Allen, John

Looks at preparing for the next pandemic.

The new science and technology of baseball provide a clearer picture of what skills and strategies are most effective in winning baseball games.

"The nation remains divided on the issue of detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants. Most Americans recognize there are no easy solutions to the problem. The majority of migrants today are not Mexicans but families from Central America. Most request asylum at the border, seeking to escape poverty and violence in their own countries. This explosion has raised many issues related to detention and deportation, including family separations at the border, overcrowding and unhealthy conditions at detention centers, and the rise of sanctuary cities. Throughout this crisis, there is a struggle to balance enforcement with protection of immigrant rights"--Provided by publisher.

As legalized gambling spreads in the United States, the problem of gambling addiction is likely to get worse. Research shows that people become addicted to gambling for physiological, psychological, and emotional reasons. Addicted to Gambling presents a realistic picture of addiction, the effects of addiction on people's lives, and how addiction can be overcome.

"From its murky origins in China to its rapid development into a full-blown health crisis, COVID-19 has killed hundreds of thousands worldwide and led government leaders to lock down their economies and quarantine their citizens. The virus appears to have originated in Wuhan, China. On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) gave the disease its official name. COVID-19 means a COronaVIrus Disease discovered in 2019. One month later, on March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the disease a pandemic--meaning a sudden increase in cases across a wide area, in this instance worldwide"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a realistic picture of addiction, the effects of addiction on people's lives, and how addiction can be overcome.

"As more people conduct business and social activity on the internet, the opportunities for online scams have exploded. The growth of online scams has led to an industry dedicated to stopping them"--Provided by publisher.

Explores how fake news can threaten society, including in politics, in health and science, and how it affects teens.

"Law enforcement and intelligence experts warn that Russia and other foreign countries are likely to try to interfere in America's presidential election in 2020. Federal and state officials must guard against computer hacks, disinformation and fake news on social media, and attempts to disrupt the voting system. This book examines how America's voting system can be made more secure"--Provided by publisher.