Parks, Peggy J.

Explores the risks with opioid abuse.

Explores the health risks with heroin abuse.

"People who are passionate about fashion are, by nature, also creative. And they have many career choices that combine those qualities, such as fashion designer, fashion illustrator, retail buyer, and stylist, just to name a few. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed, along with insight from industry experts"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the public health crisis of lead contamination, including how dangerous it is, how serious the problem is, and what is being done about it.

"People who are creative and also love food may not realize the large variety of careers that combine both. From chefs and pastry chefs to food stylists, craft brewers, and flavorists, the field of culinary arts offers many . . . choices. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed, along with insight from industry experts"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the worldwide problem with the accumulation of waste and garbage, including what is taking place, it's consequences, what's being done about it, and suggestions on how to make a difference.

Engineers are people who solve problems for a living. These problems can be incredibly diverse, ranging from the need for medical devices that save human lives or buildings that can withstand earthquakes to methods of reducing pollution so people have clean drinking water. It is up to engineers to analyze such problems and figure out the best way to solve them. The career offers diverse specialties from which to choose, a generous salary, and a positive future outlook. Also, engineers have the opportunity to benefit society.

"Although sexual harassment has been a known problem for a very long time, the prevalence was mostly based on educated guesses, rather than actual research. But #MeToo helped change that, serving as a catalyst for more groups to start collecting information. Along with the fear of losing their jobs, the likelihood of co-worker retaliation often stops people from reporting sexual harassment"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to preparing for a career on travel and tourism.

Traces the life of the young Jewish girl whose diary chronicles the years she and her family hid from the Nazis in an Amsterdam attic.