Greek, Joe

A brief biography of explorer Hern?n Cort?s, who would become known as the man who destroyed the Aztec empire in Mexico.

"The retail industry is changing rapidly, and it is technology that will change it irrevocably this coming century. Automation, sophisticated marketing and store design, anti-theft and loss prevention techniques, and many more topics make this book an ideal compendium of tech deployed in retail spaces throughout North America. Potential store employees bound for after-school or summer jobs, or even a career in retail, will benefit from this book's analysis and predictions"--Provided by publisher.

"Modern health care must stay on the cutting edge if the field expects to keep up with ever more difficult demands, as new health conditions crop up and populations becomes older. The newest diagnostic machines, network infrastructures, and surgical tools are examined in this work, which also imparts crucial guidance to future health care workers who will have to acclimate to and master them. This instructive title explains how tech augments care, how technologies have changed health care over time, and looks forward to coming innovations"--Provided by publisher.

An explanation of electricity and what it's used for.

An introduction to parkour that covers its popularity, history and philosophy, issues surrounding competitions, different techniques, and more.

An introduction to online social activism, covering what it is, how to get involved in it, and more.

"A book for young students about how to collaborate and share results following the scientific method"--Provided by publisher.

From seeing the country from behind the wheel of a truck to managing hundreds of workers at an e-commerce fulfillment center, career opportunities within transportation and warehousing are booming in the United States. This book introduces students to a variety of job and career paths in logistics with ample room for growth, including how to jumpstart their journeys as early as high school. It serves as a handy primer on entering a growing and dynamic industry, with useful, hands-on tips for the job search and an overview and prospectus of this line of work for years to come.

Explores the eventful life and controversial legacy of explorer Hernan Cortes, who famously conquered the formidable Aztec Empire.

The use and abuse of opioids?from illegal ones such as heroin to legal prescription painkillers?is a problem that has grown in scale nationwide and caused great concern among educators, families, law enforcement, government officials, and the public at large. This book offers a jumping-off point for youth dealing with opioid abuse in their lives, whether it is their own addiction or coping with opioid abuse among family members or friends. It empowers readers to identify the problem and seek assistance and therapy to cope with and overcome this intensely personal challenge.