New Releases by Anne Rooney

Alcohol gives the straight facts about alcohol, addresses teenagersu0092 concerns, and offers help for anyone affected by an alcohol problem.

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.

What if you risked everything to help a stranger? When Chris finds Danny, he knows he''s a climref--a refugee running away from a country destroyed by climate change. By rights, Chris should hand Danny in--that''s what everyone else would do. But Chris wants to help him, even if it means he ends up a climref too.

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.

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.

Discusses vampires and wether or not they are real.

Characteristics of zombies and how to recognize them are presented.

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

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.

"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.

Computers affect all areas of our lives, yet they have only been around for about 50 years. Today they are among our most powerful tools. This book looks at the cutting edge of computer technology today, and how simple ideas and dreams will help shape the future. Find out: How computers help solve crimes. Why do some robots look like snakes? What cyber threats is the world is facing?

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Presents views of a variety of people on the circumstances that cause people to use or deal in drugs - The physical, psychological and social effects of drug addiction - Drugs and crime - Contaminated drugs - Help for drug addicts - Quitting drug taking.

Basic discussion of using computers to sort information and how to exploit this ability.