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Discusses the history and importance of pop music. 'Switched on Pop' illuminates the essential musical concepts behind two decades of chart-topping songs. The text moves through close studies of 16 modern pop classics by artists from Beyonce? to Zedd, each chapter bringing out key aspects of a particular song as well as introducing core concepts such as rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and timbre. As the work progresses, more complex concepts such as syncopation, counterpoint, rhyme, and modulation are covered, culminating in an examination of genre, identity, and musical meaning. Accessible prose and engaging illustrations break down pop hits and musical ideas in clear, jargon-free language, and point toward a new way of listening to the modern soundtrack of pop.

20,000 years ago, people crossed a great land bridge from Siberia into Western Alaska and then dispersed southward into what is now called the Americas. Until we venture out to other worlds, this remains the last time our species has populated an entirely new place, and this event has been a subject of deep fascination and controversy. No written records--and scant archaeological evidence--exist to tell us what happened or how it took place. Many different models have been proposed to explain how the Americas were peopled and what happened in the thousands of years that followed. A study of both past and present, ORIGIN explores how genetics is currently being used to construct narratives that profoundly impact Indigenous peoples of the Americas. It serves as a primer for anyone interested in how genetics has become entangled with identity in the way that society addresses the question "Who is indigenous?".

"In [this book], middle school readers learn the science behind the food they love to eat as they explore the chemistry within the meal, how nutrition works, what creates flavor, and why texture is important. What better place to learn the fundamentals of chemistry than in the kitchen? This book offers detailed explanations of five ways chemistry is part of the food they eat. Hands-on, science-minded investigations, links to online resources and media, career connections, and text-to-world questions all create a delicious learning experience for ages 12 to 15"--Provided by publisher.

"Today, 785 million people are living without access to safe water. Water-related illnesses are responsible for almost 1 million deaths each year. Clean water should be a basic human right, but far too few people have access to it. In this informative text, readers will study the global water crisis, how it reached its current state, and its impact on the environment and human lives. Real-life examples of the steps being taken to save Earth's water resources and improve the quality and availability of drinking water will inspire budding environmentalists to take action"--Provided by publisher.

Presents forty-four analytic essays on historically significant films centered on issues pertinent to modern cinema courses, covering films such as "Rear Window," "Metropolis," and "Seven Samurai.".

Describes methods used by experts to collect and analyze blood evidence to solve crimes.

Explores the issues surrounding DNA testing and privacy by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format.

A guide on how to use DNA to find one's long-lost family.

"Containing viewpoints from diverse voices in the field, this volume helps readers to examine the controversies surrounding home DNA tests"--Amazon.

Provides an introduction to the concept of soundscapes, estalishes a framework for listening to music, charts the transmission of music through human migration, and discusses music's connection with various realms of human experience, including dance, ritual, political life and action, and individual and social identity.