New Releases by Anne Rooney

Black Beauty spends his youth in a loving home, surrounded by friends and cared for by his owners. But when circumstances change, he learns that not all humans are so kind. Passed from hand to hand, Black Beauthy witnesses love and cruelty, wealth and poverty, friendship and hardship... Will the handsome horse ever find a happy and lasting home" --Dust jacket flap.

All around the world there are charities ready to respond to emergencies, from huge natural disasters like earthquakes and industrial accidents like the Fukushima nuclear plant, to civil disorder and daily accidents like capsized boats and mountain rescue. This book looks at the efforts of charity workers and volunteers, with exciting stories and case studies, and gives advice on how readers can get involved.

Looks at the physical changes the body undergoes during each stage of life, from birth to old age.

Explains how flight works, looks at the history of human attempts at flight, and describes the different roles and responsibilities of aerospace engineers.

Bullying offers support and practical advice about dealing with bullies and discusses how we can all help solve the bullying problem together.

Hurricane! describes how and where hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons happen.

Earthquake! describes how and where earthquakes happen.

Tsunami! describes how earthquakes and volcanoes cause deadly waves, the devastation they inflict on communities and the environment, and why they are so difficult to predict.

Traces the origins and development of arithmetic, statistics, geometry, and calculus from the ancient civilizations to the present.

"Describes jobs in the creative and media sectors. Includes information on actors, sound engineers, journalists, designers, and more, covering their responsibilities and training needed. Also includes profiles of workers in the industry"--Provided by publisher. Suggested level: secondary.

Describes ways to find work in the retail sector. Gives details of specific jobs such as supermaket manager, shop window dresser, business development analyst, auctioneer and online shopkeeper. Suggested level: secondary.

"Karl and his friend Daniel discover a migrant worker, kidnapped by her gang master. Can they save her in time, or are they all now in terrible danger?"--

''Race Hate'' takes a broad-minded look at prejudices that not only affect our lives today, but have also been in place for many hundreds of years. It explores subjects such as what race is and why it matters; racial violence against individuals and whole populations; and how different people of different races perceive immigration.

Patrick hears a funny noise in the garden.

Examines the role of technology in medicine, including information on the use of robots in surgery, organ transplants, genetic engineering, and future health challenges.

Medicine is not only a science; it is also an art. It does not consist of compounding pills and plasters; it deals with the very processes of life, which must be understood before they may be guided.'' Paracelsus (1493-1541) For thousands of years, people have sought ways to overcome the diseases and disorders of the body, with methods ranging from incantations, talismans and herbal cures to antibodies, vaccines and organ transplants. The Story of Medicine charts our remarkable progress along the road of medical discovery. In a fascinating narrative, it describes the key developments and breakthroughs in our understanding of our own bodies. Topics include: . Primitive surgery - when drilling a hole in the head to let demons out was the height of surgical sophistication . Historical models of the body and disease . Dead bodies hold the key - the role of dissection in medical discovery . Diagnosis - how doctors learned to read the signs of illness . Plagues and pandemics through history . Germ theory and contagion - discovering a hidden world . How the body can turn against itself .Scarificators, leeches, maggots and other nasty treatments . Nature''s pharmacopeia Detailed within these pages, too, are the stories of those who have shaped the world of medicine, including scientists, surgeons, doctors and, of course, patients.

Four short stories: a girl has a strange encounter on a misty road; a boy at war steps into the past; an ancient wrong needs to be righted; and a stay in the country isn''t what it seems.

Presents four stories for reluctant readers that feature a variety of mysteries.

Patrick hears a funny noise in the garden.

Part of a series of short novels for readers who may find traditional teen novels too daunting, but still crave the excitement of clever plot lines, well-rounded characters and fast-paced writing.

Each book in ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE AND GLOBAL WARMING explores key concepts and issues related to energy availability, production, and use - and explains the impact of energy use on global climate. The eight volumes feature easy-to-read text accessible to a wide range of students, vivid photos, and clear, easy-to-understand illustrations and dia...

When he realizes that the bone his little brother Martin dug up in the back garden is not just a dog''s bone but belongs to a hand, Drew begins to feel he is at the start of an adventure until the bones seem to move from place to place and he starts receiving spooky messages.

An introduction to the network of caves that lies hidden within the Earth and how resources such as oil and coal are found and extracted.

Catlin fins a baby bird and takes in home to raise it. Eventually though it is time for the bird to look after itself.

Discusses vampires and wether or not they are real.

Characteristics of zombies and how to recognize them are presented.

This book explains the composition of outer space and how we have explored space so far.

Discusses the technological advances that allow doctors to diagnose and treat patients, from stethoscopes and thermometers to ventilators and defibrillators.

Medicine has been practiced for thousands of years, from the use of plants as medicine, to simple procedures as splinting broken bones. But over the last 200 years we have made huge progress. We now use tools and techniques our ancestors could never have imagined. In this book, find out: If stem cells could help cure many different diseases? If microscopic robots will one day carry out surgery inside blood vessels? If crocodile blood and fish slime could produce important new drugs?

"A striking portrayal of one of the greatest thinkers of all time, a man of paradox and rich complexity, but above all a man of boundless humanity"--from page [4] of cover.