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Gender Inequality in Sports: From Title IX to World Titles

Forty years ago, US president Richard Nixon signed Title IX into law, making it illegal for federally funded education programs to discriminate based on sex. The law set into motion a massive boom in girls and women’s sports teams, from kindergarten to the collegiate level. Professional women’s sports grew in turn. Title IX became a massive touchstone in the fight for gender equality. So why do girls and women-including trans and intersex women-continue to face sexist attitudes and unfair rules

Genomics: A Revolution in Health and Disease Discovery

Since the completion of the Human Genome Project, the field of genetic studies has transitioned into an era of discovery. This book explores the breakthroughs in research that inform our understanding of ancestry, inheritance, epigenetics, health, and medicine.

Geoengineering Earth¢s Climate: Re-Setting the Thermostat

According to 97 percent of climate scientists, climate warming is real and due to human activities. What can humans do to fight climate change? Some say that geoengineering—radical, large-scale technologies that would interfere with Earth's existing systems in ways that would counteract climate change—is the answer. One of the primary goals of geoengineering is to physically remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere—through reforestation, carbon capture and sequestration, and/or cloud-weathering

Get Happy

Minerva has been raised by her single mother after her father left them both. On her 17th birthday, she is shocked to discover that he has been trying to keep in touch, but her mother has been sabotaging his attempts. Furious at her mom, she begins to investigate her dad, a famous marine biologist, only to discover that he has a new family, including a beloved, and perfect, stepdaughter--a girl Minerva already knows and despises. As she makes her way, trying to build her performing and songwriti

Get Informed-Stay Informed  

This Series is designed to empower young people to become knowledgeable, active citizens by engaging with current issues shaping the world today. Each title arms readers with a critical overview of an issue, providing accessible entry points to grasp essential background context, and explains related vocabulary to help readers understand the causes and possible outcomes. Issues are examined from multiple perspectives, and consider local, national, and global connections. In addition, readers wil

Get Stuff Done: A Guide to Managing Your Time and Being Productive

There is no shortage of obligations, pressures, and chaos coming at teens. How do you take control of it all and do what needs to be done? Get Stuff Done features keys to prioritizing, meeting deadlines, dealing with distractions, managing stress, and balancing work and fun.

Getting Help: Coping with and Overcoming Mental Illness

In any given year, an estimated 44 million Americans suffer from some form of mental illness. Mental health impacts every part of life and is essential to overall health. While mental illness is a serious problem, there is hope as most people diagnosed with a mental health condition can get better with treatment and support.

Getting Real: Strategies for Teens in Need

Teens today face a multitude of stressful situationsÑand some just donÎt have the resources needed to educate themselves about these topics. The guidance books in this set were designed to appeal to teens and to counsel them on subjectsÑsuch as cancer, depression, and cyberbullyingÑthat might be tough for them to discuss with others. Photographs of teens dealing with difficult situations help readers understand they arenÎt alone. The text is straightforward, manageable, and full of facts to ensu

Getting the Edge: Conditioning, Injuries, and Legal & Illicit Drugs

Getting the Message

This examination of media and culture describes how media have developed through history and how media have molded public opinion. Sidebars offer insider points of view about ethical dilemmas such as spin control and product placement. The series also summarizes today’s provocative issues and discusses how the media is forming these debates, while asking questions of readers to help them develop informed opinions.