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Edge of the Abyss, The

The days as a pirate trainee are long and gruelling, but it's not the physical pain that Cas dreads most. It's being forced to work with Swift, the pirate girl who broke her heart. But Cas has even bigger problems when she discovers Bao is not the only monster swimming free. Other Reckoners illegally sold to pirates have escaped their captors and are taking the NeoPacific by storm, attacking ships at random and threatening the ocean's ecosystem. As a Reckoner trainer, Cas might be the only one w

Election Manipulation: Is America's Voting System Secure?

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.

Electric Vehicles: How Green Are They?

Electric vehicles are being promoted worldwide as an environmentally-friendly way to reduce fossil fuel use and fight climate change. However, electric vehicles are not a perfect solution. They can release pollution and emissions into the environment, depending on how they are manufactured and charged.

Elon Musk: Man of Vision and Controversy

Elon Musk has developed his futuristic vision for privately financed spaceflight and practical electric cars into businesses worth billions. This book follows Musk's career from his early days as a Silicon Valley entrepreneur to his later success with SpaceX and Tesla Motors. It culminates with Musk's buyout of the social media giant Twitter and the controversy it has sparked worldwide.

Emerging Issues in Public Health

Opioid addiction has reached epidemic proportions. Firearm-related deaths have surged to the highest level in fifty years. Childhood trauma is now considered to be every bit as urgent as a natural disaster or outbreak of deadly disease. These are just three of the issues examined in the Emerging Issues in Public Health series. All books explore recent events and new ideas in an effort to explain what's taking place, why it matters, and what efforts are being made to address these and other publi

Energy Now and In the Future

This series takes a future tense perspective on the energy issues that underlie the problems of today. With opportunities available to Mankind in the area of biofuels, energy mixing, and resource management, this series uses consistent Pro/Con features to illustrate to readers the need for good stewardship and leadership.

Energy Now and In The Future  

Environmental Impact

Through the use of concrete, real-world examples and stories, this series explores various environmental concerns and the consequences of each. Books look at what is taking place; where, how, and why; the effect(s) now; the likely future effects; and what’s being done or proposed to address these issues. All books include an appendix list titled ôMake a Difference.ö These lists offer realistic suggestions to teen readers who want to act.

E-Sports and the New Gaming Culture

More than 450 million people worldwide watch esports each year. That is more than the number of people who watch Netflix, Hulu, ESPN, and HBO combined-and the esports audience keeps growing. Esports and the New Gaming Culture examines the cultural phenomenon that is esports. The book explores the world of professional gamers and teams, the competitions, the spectators, the business of pro gaming, and even the interscholastic programs-all of which make up this exciting revolution in spectator spo

Every Variable of Us

After Philly teenager Alexis Duncan is injured in a gang shooting, her dreams of a college scholarship and pro basketball career vanish in an instant. To avoid becoming another Black teen trapped in her poverty-stricken neighbourhood, she shifts her focus to the school's STEM team, a group of self-professed nerds seeking their own college scholarships. Academics have never been her thing, but Alexis is freshly motivated by Aamani Chakrabarti, the new Indian student who becomes her friend (and cr