Peterson, Judy Monroe

A guide to personal finance that focuses on budgets, discussing weekly income, expense records, how to set up a monthly budget, evaluate, and adjust it, saving, and spending.

Investigates the nature of tornadoes, discussing how tornadoes form, showcasing the damage they can cause through an exploration of several real tornadoes in history, and offers safety advice if one should find oneself in the path of a tornado. Includes a glossary.

"Examines the many different breeds of airplane, the anatomy of a plane, and the exciting future of air travel."--Publisher.

Provides an introduction to different kinds of community workers.

In 2002, Dr. Bennet Omalu discovered Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in former athlete Mike Webster. Since then, doctors and medical organizations from around the world have been working hard to raise awareness about the seriousness and long-term effects of concussions. In this insightful volume, readers can learn the signs of a concussion, what to do if they or a friend have experienced one, and how to cope on the path to recovery. Special sidebar features, such as the ten great questions for a patient to ask his or her doctor, make this guide a great carry-along companion for anyone suffering from the effects of a concussion.

An exploration of barbiturates that discusses their use, effects on the body and brain, and other related issues, and offers advice on seeking help for an addiction.

This book explains metamorphic rocks––the different ways in which they are formed and how they can change into different metamorphic rocks through contact metamorphism and shock metamorphism.

Presents a guide to keeping your lungs healthy by following important guidelines, such as avoiding drugs and pollutants, and getting regular exercise. Features color photographs, accessible text, a glossary, further resources, and an index.

Describes different ways money can be invested, explains the risks involved with each, and gives instructions for creating financial goals and developing investment plans.