Greek, Joe

The use and abuse of opioids?from illegal ones such as heroin to legal prescription painkillers?is a problem that has grown in scale nationwide and caused great concern among educators, families, law enforcement, government officials, and the public at large. This book offers a jumping-off point for youth dealing with opioid abuse in their lives, whether it is their own addiction or coping with opioid abuse among family members or friends. It empowers readers to identify the problem and seek assistance and therapy to cope with and overcome this intensely personal challenge.

A fantastic introduction to a world many young people—and people in general—seldom consider: how transportation engineers help to ensure people and materials move smoothly throughout our complex world. Readers are introduced to real-world problems and their engineering solutions. Lively, informative, and age-accessible language is augmented with highlighted vocabulary terms, important points to think about, items to compare and contrast, and a final, interactive exercise that brings home important concepts to the reader. This book is great for students with an interest in how trains, bikes, roads, and even natural resource pipelines work.

"Explains what zombie runs are, how to get involved ..., and how it might help them in a later career. Beginning with a brief history of zombies in popular culture, the book then explains how pop culture boosted the idea of zombie runs as community and fund-raising events. Those interested in participating in a zombie run can find out how to find one in their area, what to expect from the event, and even how to organize one of their own."--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to parkour that covers its popularity, history and philosophy, issues surrounding competitions, different techniques, and more.

Discusses social activism, its evolution through time and how the web can be used to get people involved in issues facing our society today.

An introduction to three-dimensional printing, covering what it is, and exploring applications from prosthetics to battlefield uses.

Earth s life-enabling atmosphere, unique in the known universe, is the topic of this engaging title. Readers will learn about the atmosphere s layers, composition, and evolution. The atmosphere s role in creating weather is explained, with topics such as atmospheric pressure, cloud formation, and precipitation clearly addressed. Readers will also learn about the greenhouse effect, as well as the problematic effects of air pollution. Curious minds will be enthusiastic to discover why the sky is blue and what other planets atmospheres are like. An information-packed, accessible resource on an important Earth science topic.

This engrossing volume educates readers about some of the noteworthy righteous gentiles and groups who stood to lose everything as they aided, hid, and fought for the Jews with words as well as weapons.

Explores the use of digital tools for writing term papers.