Vescia, Monique

This book covers the basics of extreme trampoline and how the technology has advanced over time. It delves into trampoline world records, the importance of safety, and trampoline lingo. Readers will also read about elite trampolinists defying gravity and executing fantastic maneuvers over 30 feet; the length of a school bus; in the air.

"Though the Emancipation Proclamation is widely thought of as having brought an end to the despicable institution of slavery in the United States, the truth is a bit more complicated. The document actually freed slaves only in the lands in rebellion against the United States, so it had little immediate effect. That said, the proclamation did eventually free millions of people, enable African Americans to become Union soldiers, and make ending slavery one of the stated goals of the war. This volume explains how closely examining those sources gives us a better understanding of historical events and figures"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . book explores the cultural history of scarification, ranging from initiation rituals to commemoration of the dead, and introduces readers to today's scarification trends and techniques"--Provided by publisher.

"A book for teens about what to consider before getting an implant"--Provided by publisher.

Readers will see dynamic sidebars in each chapter take a deeper dive, profiling famous athletes and the discipline's impact on popular culture.

A biography of Mahatma Gandhi that focuses on his role in the Indian independence movement against the British, his use of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience, and how inspirational his methods became to freedom fighters around the world.

". . . introduces readers to what engineers do as well as the various branches of the field. Also, it helps young people learn to understand problems and find solutions to them, which is so much of what engineering is all about"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . book explores the cultural history of scarification, ranging from initiation rituals to commemoration of the dead, and introduces readers to today's scarification trends and techniques"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an overview of the history of the fashion industry; discusses employment, wages, trends, key events, leaders, and forces; profiles jobs; and offers tips for professional success.

"Though the Emancipation Proclamation is widely thought of as having brought an end to the despicable institution of slavery in the United States, the truth is a bit more complicated. The document actually freed slaves only in the lands in rebellion against the United States, so it had little immediate effect. That said, the proclamation did eventually free millions of people, enable African Americans to become Union soldiers, and make ending slavery one of the stated goals of the war. This volume explains how closely examining those sources gives us a better understanding of historical events and figures"--Provided by publisher.