Nardo, Don

Explores Roman mythology, including the myths about ancient gods, wars, and other supernatural beings.

Takes a frank look at who LGBTQ individuals are and what they typically go through in order to fit in socially and try to be happy, safe, and successful in a largely straight world.

"Education is often defined in the general sense as the process of receiving or giving information. But today there are all sorts of other educational occupations within school systems that in various ways support that of the traditional teacher. These include school administrators of various kinds, curriculum developers, school librarians, speech pathologists, health professionals, and school athletic directors, to name only a few" --.

Robots are no longer the stuff of fantasy and science fiction. They are already widely used in manufacturing, medicine, police work, the military, and space exploration, among other areas. This volume examines how robots do many jobs faster and more efficiently than people can--and in some cases can accomplish tasks that humans cannot.

One of the world's fastest-growing technologies, 3-D printing is swiftly changing the way various objects are manufactured. Also, 3-D printers offer the promise of growing new organs for medical transplants, re-creating the bodies of human and animal ancestors, and building entire habitats in outer space, to name only a few applications of this exciting new technology.

"Jobs in the theater and film industries, including those of director, production designer, and stuntperson, are today among the most difficult, as well as some of the more rewarding occupations to obtain. What those jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders"--Provided by publisher.

"When many people hear the term climate change, they envision a few random changes in weather patterns that will not affect the planet and humanity until the end of the current century, or even later. This view is dead wrong. Earth's climate is now changing faster than at any point in the history of modern civilization, primarily as a result of human activities. Global climate change has already resulted in a wide range of impacts across every region of the country and many sectors of the economy that are expected to grow in the coming decades"--Provided by publisher.

Of the many national mythologies in the world, that of China is among the least familiar to people in the United States and other Western countries. This volume explores the wealth of quaint and entertaining stories the Chinese have inherited from their ancient past, including many involving mischievous foxes, benevolent dragons, scary ghosts, and the triumph of good over evil.

"Explores the history and culture of Ancient Egypt, giving a basic overview of the civilization's government, religion, and social structure, as well as key leaders and events"--Provided by publisher.