Allen, John

"Social media platforms have become highly sophisticated in helping users make connections online. These connections can be positive experiences or can be negative and detrimental. Users need to be informed of the good and the bad of social media use"--Provided by publisher.

"From the beginning Trump's presidency has been marked by combativeness and chaos. Despite the turmoil and missteps, President Trump has also presided over solid accomplishments. With his boasts, taunts, and impulsive behavior, Trump will always be a divisive president"--Provided by publisher.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the intelligence of machines or software, as opposed to the intelligence of humans. AI might someday become valued assistants in hospitals, medical clinics, law offices, science labs, military bases, and anywhere else where rapid data analysis is key. While AI is still a developing technology, there are concerns as well as excitement surrounding it.

"Musk's sometimes frenzied activity is a product of his intense curiosity about the world. Since boyhood he has developed an engineer's fascination with how things work--and how they could be made to work better"--Provided by publisher.

"The Supreme Court serves as the final authority on the Constitution's meaning, giving it a crucial role in protecting individual rights. Its decisions can have an immediate effect on people's everyday lives"--Provided by publisher.

"Each year hundreds of thousands of people die from HIV/AIDS globally, making it one of the world's most deadly infectious diseases. Beginning in the late 1980s, breakthroughs in research brought treatments that could control HIV and prevent the onset of AIDS. For Americans aged 25 to 44, HIV/AIDS is the sixth most frequent cause of death"--Provided by publisher.

In the last century, Black Americans have not only exceled in a variety of sports, they have also been crucial to social change in America. Profiled in this book are five important Black Americans in sports: major league baseball player Jackie Robinson, professional boxer Muhammad Ali, professional tennis player Serena Williams, professional basketball player LeBron James, and Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix.

Examines issues related to e-cigarettes and vaping by providing arguments for and against each topic. Includes color photographs, sidebars, critical thinking questions, and additional resources.

"Putin's willingness to use crushing violence against his supposed enemies--including even threats of nuclear strikes--makes him one of the most dangerous leaders in the world. This books explores Putin's life and legacy"--Provided by publisher.

"High-profile cases, such as the killings of George Floyd and Daunte Wright, have sparked widespread debates on police use of police force, when it is justified, and how it can be regulated"--Provided by publisher.