Mooney, Carla

"How should society deal with drug crimes? Many people support tough-on-crime laws and harsh sentencing guidelines to effectively punish offenders and deter crime; yet others are not so sure. An increasing number of people believe that rehabilitating offenders with drug addiction and other issues is a more humane and effective way to deal with drug crimes and make communities safer for all"--Provided by publisher.

Briefly introduces the United States Army, covering its history, becoming a soldier, army vehicles, high tech weapons, and more. Includes a time line and glossary.

An introduction to skydiving, covering its history, gear, competitions, and other related topics.

Explains how and why such documents as the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights still have an important impact on our country today --Source other than Library of Congress.

As of 2018 approximately 3.1 billion people, roughly one-third of the world's population, use social media to communicate and connect with others. Yet for some users, what began as a fun habit has grown into a consuming addiction that can have significant negative effects on their lives. Addicted to Social Media presents a realistic picture of addiction, the effects of addiction on people's lives, and how addiction can be overcome.

In a few short years, e-cigarettes have exploded in popularity, especially among teens. These devices often pack a strong punch of a highly addictive drug called nicotine and many who vape will become addicted. Addicted to E-Cigarettes and Vaping presents a realistic picture of addiction, the effects of addiction on people's lives, and how addiction can be overcome.

Explores the history of the University of Nebraska's football team, the Cornhuskers.

Text and illustrations explore terrorism, focusing on the history, causes, psychology, and other topics.

"To investigate the question of who is soccer's GOAT, fans can turn to facts and figures. The number of goals scored is an important statistic. But is it the only one that is important when evaluating a player's career? What about a player's longevity--how many games and minutes he played? What is their strike rate or goals per game? . . . How did the player perform when the stage was the biggest and the pressure was the highest? While the numbers might not reveal a clear cut winner, they may help fans reach their own conclusions about which soccer player has earned the title of the GOAT"--Provided by publisher.

Around the world, engineers are developing the cutting edge technologies and innovative materials of the future. In fields such as biomedical, renewable energy, nanotechnology, software, and robotics, engineers are creating new materials, machines, and processes to improve life. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.