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Even in an age when science holds sway, fascination with the occult has not diminished. Social media, books, and news stories are filled with tales of ghost and angel encounters, monster hunters, clairvoyants, and witchcraft practitioners. The Exploring the Occult series explores both history and present-day experiences with the occultÑbuilding on the sense of wonder that keeps these topics fresh and alive.

Exploring Theater

There are many more roles to be played in a theater production than those seen on the stage. This collection introduces students to the jobs that need to be done so that the show can go on. Designed for students considering getting involved with their school or community theater productions or looking to learn more about potential roles, these books will help students find their niche in this rewarding activity. This collection will also help them increase the skills that fit their aptitude and

Exposing Hate: Prejudice, Hatred, and Violence in Action

Experts have documented an explosive rise in the number of hate groups since the turn of the century, driven by anger over immigration and demographic projections for the near future. Extremists are increasingly diffuse, moving to the web and away from organized, on-the-ground activities. What is a hate group and how does it operate? What is the history of organizing around hate and how do we recognize and confront it? These are the salient issues readers will investigate in this overview.

Exposing Torture: Centuries of Cruelty

Is torture ever an effective means of controlling human behaviour? Can it help root out information about terrorism or other crimes? Over the centuries, many people have supported the point of view that it can, while others vehemently disagree. Readers will examine the ethical and moral dilemmas and learn about international efforts to ensure the humanitarian treatment of individuals. After reading this in-depth examination, readers will be able to make a persuasive argument to answer the questi

Extraordinary Women in Psychology

These biographies of trailblazing women psychologists uncover ground-breaking research and tireless advocacy that has had great impact but remains relatively unknown. Loaded with backmatter connecting these women's history and achievements to today's advocacy efforts and social justice movements, Extraordinary Women in Psychology will inspire a new generation of young changemakers.

Extraterrestrial Life

The notion that Earth’s inhabitants may not be alone in the universe is no longer the stuff of science fiction and fantasy. New scientific discoveries have revealed a remarkable number of planets in the universe that may be capable of supporting some form of life. Through various perspectives, some more scientific and others more fanciful, the Extraterrestrial Life series explores the possibility that life exists on other worlds.

Extreme Longevity

Meet the science experts who study specimens of extreme longevity in both the plant and animal kingdoms, such as the 80,000-year-old root system of Pando (a colony of male quaking aspens), 11,000-year-old deep-sea sponges, and 400-year-old sharks. Learn about technologies used to determine age and longevity, including DNA sampling, growth rings, and radiocarbon dating. See how scientists located these long-lived species were and why and how they resist disease and aging. And delve into how scien

Extreme Weather and Climate Change: What's the Connection?

Hot weather is getting hotter while hurricanes, droughts, floods, and forest fires are increasing in intensity. Extreme Weather and Climate Change: What?s the Connection? explores the science behind recent weather-related disasters and explains the role climate-changing emissions play in the recent record-shattering weather extremes.

Eye on Art

Art is a topic that encompasses work of masters such as Leonardo da Vinci and Claude Monet as well as the work of graffiti artists and graphic designers. Readers explore these and other varied examples through this fresh and fascinating look at historical and contemporary art. Young artists and those who appreciate art in its many forms will be captivated by vivid, colourful photographs that present Renaissance sculptures, architectural marvels, fashion shows, and other works of art in eye-catch

Eyes Open

S-nia, an aspiring poet, lives under the Salazar dictatorship in 1960s Portugal. Her comfortable middle-class life is upended when her boyfriend is arrested for anti-government activities and her family's restaurant is closed for its association with ""undesirable"" artists. S-nia is forced to leave school and take a low-paying job at a hotel laundry to support her family. There, she bonds with her coworkers and joins efforts to improve working conditions. But fighting for justice means walking

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