Anniss, Matt

Explores the basics of computer programming, explaining how programming is based on logical reasoning and the answers to simple questions, what can be done with computer programming, and how to use control languages.

"Even during his first outstanding rookie season in Major League Baseball, Derek Jeter was determined to channel his burgeoning success into helping the community. This book explores the ways in which one of the world's top-performing baseball stars has become a role model by practicing what he preaches--eating well and exercising, avoiding drugs and alcohol, and working hard to achieve success. Readers will learn all about Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation, which supports programs that encourage physical fitness and good values. All in all, this book shows the rewards that come from an athlete giving back"--Provided by the publisher.

Looks at the techniques spies use to commit treason and steal information, including bugging, radar, spy satellites, and cyberwarfare.

An introduction to terrorism that explains what terrorism is, why it happens, and what is being done to stop it.

Cancer is a global killer. Besides causes and preventions, this thorough look at the disease also includes information about genetic screening and treatments. It answers questions such as what chemotherapy does and what alternatives are available for cancer treatments.

Discusses the steps involved for recording and promoting music, from home recording to marketing and uploading it onto the Internet.

Looks at the lives of archeologist Mary Leakey, and primatologist Jane Goodall.

This book describes the history of punk and indie music whose roots can be traced back to the MC5 and the Stooges of the late 1960s and introduces some of punk and indie's greatest stars.

This book describes the history of techno and dance music with dance music of today having its roots in the 1970s disco scene and introduces the world's superstar DJs.

This book describes the history of rock music, from the early 1950s to the twenty-first century and introduces some of rock's greatest stars.