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Exploring Math-Focused Careers

Quotes and examples from individuals working in math-related fields show students what a typical workday is like for an actuary, physicist, economist, and others. Educational requirements, skills, and working conditions are presented. Includes an interview with a financial analyst and a list of dozens of additional math-focused career options.

Exploring Military Careers

Every year, tens of thousands of people in the United States hear the call to serve, joining a branch of the U.S. armed forces. For young men and women with a patriotÎs heart and a desire to make positive change in the world, enlisting can be an attractive option. These titles give readers all the information they need to make an educated decision about whether a military vocation is right for them, including a history of each service branch and an overview of the positions available for recruit

Exploring Norse Mythology

The Norse, also called the Vikings, who inhabited northern Europe in the mid-to-late medieval era, were a devout people. Many of their distinctive beliefs have survived the ages in the form of colourful stories about their gods and national heroes. These entertaining tales continue to capture the publicÎs imagination, spawning a steady stream of novels, movies, and TV series.

Exploring Roman Mythology

The myths of the ancient Romans are unique in that they focus mostly on the legendary human heroes who, against powerful military and other odds, prevailed and made Rome great. From Aeneas, who established the Roman race, to Romulus, who founded the city of Rome, to other brave figures, female and male alike, their moving stories are recounted in this volume.

Exploring Solutions

There is no shortage of ideas for how to solve big societal problems, but disagreement is seemingly endless when it comes to deciding which solutions will work, whether they will cause more or different problems down the road, and even whether they should ever be attempted. The goal of the Exploring Solutions series is to examine some of the most interesting, most prominent, and most innovative solutions to seemingly intractable societal problems. Books in the series explore the rationale behind

Exploring the Occult

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.