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Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer or Questioning. Each of these terms has an individual meaning and community around them. Through interviews with professionals as well as those in the LGBTQ community, readers can learn not only the definition of each of these words, but also what it means on a greater scale. Perfect for research or personal use, this text will provide teens with answers to many of their questions about sexuality and create a dialogue through which they can learn to accept each other and themselves.

Although he started his life wanting to be a professional soccer player, Ramsay''s competitive streak gave him a head start in a career as a chef and as the host of several television shows. But the Scottish-born chef is much more than a tough-as-nails television personality. Readers will learn about Ramsay''s culinary career, rise to celebrity status, and personal life. They will also discover how to become a chef and get the chance to try some recipes inspired by him.

The Chilean-American writer Isabel Allende has won many awards for her magical-realism fiction. But she also has an organization dedicated to supporting the rights of women and girls. Through quotations from the author herself, as well as detail descriptions about major events in her life and color images, readers will learn exactly what it is that makes Isabel Allende an influential Latina.

Chilean poet Pablo Neruda was more than just a writer. He was also an activist, politician, and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Through direct quotations, facts, and excerpts of his work, the life of Pablo Neruda is told in a way that is intriguing, captivating, and most of all, inspiring.

Through engaging, easily understood language, readers will learn about the specifics of an economic recession, including the difference between a recession and a depression, what can be done about a recession, how it affects everyday life, and how it will impact their future. This text supports financial literacy and informs teens how to be fiscally responsible in life.

Italian-American Giada De Laurentiis is a successful chef, author, television personality, and host of her own cooking show on the Food Network. Full-color photographs, inspiring direct quotations, and engaging details of Giada’s personal and professional life will show readers what it takes to make it in the food industry. This text also includes education and career information on becoming a chef, as well as a variety of recipes for students to try on their own.

The famed Chinese-American cellist Yo-Yo Ma was a music prodigy, performing for paying audiences at the tender age of five. Ma has built a career on the exploration of many types of music and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Through engaging narrative, full-color photos, and thoughtful direct quotations, readers of this biography will be inspired by Ma’s never-ending drive to stretch the boundaries of his creativity.

Before he became the first president of the United States, George Washington had already made his mark as a military leader. As commander in chief of the nascent Continental army, Washington guided colonial forces to victory over the British during the American Revolution. Through informative text and historical imagery, readers will follow Washington''s trajectory as a military commander and strategist and discover how his innate leadership skills earned him the moniker "Father of His Country."

Horses are hard workers. They have been used for transportation and farming for hundreds of years, but they can also do much more. Readers will learn the many jobs horses perform and see photographs of these industrious mammals at work. Horses help police officers, ranchers, and polo players. They can be used for therapy, entertainment, and even guiding the blind. Readers will learn all about these important jobs that are accomplished by our hoofed friends.

In 1898, the U.S. Navy became well known as a superpower after defeating the Spanish Armada during the Spanish-American War. During World War II, US battleships in the South Pacific were an awe-inspiring sight. Today, the U.S. Navy continues to display its nautical strength all over the world. They’ve even helped to capture modern-day pirates off the coasts of Africa and the Middle East. Readers will be amazed by the historic naval images, as well as modern photographs of the massive navy ships that patrol Earth’s oceans and keep U.S. citizens safe.

Delta Force is the most secret Special Forces group in the US military. Delta Force has been part of many conflicts all over the world including Grenada and Iraq. Readers will explore the unit’s fascinating history as an extraordinary antiterrorism fighting force. Live-action images of Delta Force operators in training will enhance fascinating facts about covert missions and military life. Exciting sidebars offer even more thrilling content to engage young readers.

Oprah Winfrey rose from a troubled childhood to become an extremely influential media mogul and billionaire. She is an actress, producer, magazine editor, cable network founder, satellite radio pioneer, educator, philanthropist, and talk show host. The path she took to achieve her career success is instructive, and many practical lessons can be learned from her example. In addition to being a traditional and thorough biography, this book offers the reader the professional lessons and career strategies that can be gleaned from Oprah''s life and work history and her own statements. It highlights many lessons about how to build a media career from the entry level on up, what jobs are available within media and what they entail, what strategies to employ, and what sort of energy, commitment, and passion are required.

This title in the Incredibly Disgusting Drugs series explains the physical and mental consequences of marijuana abuse, especially with regard to the developing bodies and minds of teens. Written for middle school students, the text is accurate and vividly descriptive, discussing marijuana in physiological and cultural contexts. Graphic and disgusting images catch the attention of young readers, hammering home the very real dangers of marijuana use.

This book seeks to prepare students for life after high school by encouraging the development of certain skills that will serve them well in the workplace. By stressing the importance of taking responsibility for learning, reflecting on and evaluating information, learning through research, and using information and communications technology, Lifelong Learning Skills seeks to prepare the reader to successfully enter the work force and continue to flourish professionally as a result of these good habits that can and should be practiced throughout one’s entire life.

This title in the Your Carbon Footprint series discusses practical tips and strategies for students who want to reduce the impact of their schools on the environment. The relevant science is explained, but the real focus is on hands-on activities and practices that will help individuals make a difference.

The era-defining challenge for the current youth generation is global warming and resulting climate change. Human beings must find a way to dramatically reduce their per capita carbon emissions if catastrophic climate change is to be slowed or averted. Individuals can make a big difference over time with the small consumer choices they make every day. This book offers a wealth of tips for how to shop both smart and green and reduce your carbon footprint upon the increasingly fragile environment.

From gory television news to rap to first-person shooter video games, violence and its glamorization in the mass media are some of today’s most hotly debated cultural issues. This insightful book takes a critical look at the issue of violence in the mass media, the effects it has on those exposed to it, and the ways individuals and advocacy groups are working to change the status quo

In a world that seems to be increasingly harassed by new killer viruses and bacteria, Avian Flu has particularly frightened the public. With deaths mounting throughout Asia and the virus beginning to be detected in parts of Europe and North America, the medical community is swinging into action and the media is in overdrive. This book dispels the myths about avian flu, calms the hysteria with reason and common-sense, and offers practical tips for preventing infection and maintaining good health.

This book explores the interesting and nontraditional careers of tattoo artists. It elaborates on the history of the tattoo, the evolution of the tools, and today’s fascination with the art.

Give your students a guide into the Truth; the world''s wildlife is vanishing at an alarming rate. Scientists at the Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Federation estimate that one in four mammals, and a full third of Earth''s amphibians are in danger of becoming extinct. Today species are becoming extinct at a rate that is anywhere from 100 to 1,000 times faster than normal. People have been in fierce competition with wild animals for land, food, and natural resources for years. When over-hunting and over-fishing of species and a rise in the level of pollution is added to this mix, humans come to represent the single gravest threat to wildlife survival. Any species that disappears leaves a hole in the web of life. Mass extinction would leave so many holes that the web might totally fall apart. Humans must realize the important role wildlife plays in the survival of the planet and reverse the damage, before it''s too late.

Green has become a very hot color, but not just for its pleasant aesthetic qualities. As the shade most commonly seen in and associated with nature, green has achieved an elevated status in countries around the globe as the symbol of environmentally friendly products, practices, and lifestyle choices. People who make a conscious effort to protect the environment, therefore, are said to “live green.” Living green involves seeking a balance that lets humans exist in harmony with nature, other living creatures, and each other, while still enjoying a decent quality of life. Humans work to become good enough stewards of the planet so that “Mother Earth” may continue to provide the things people need to survive, such as oxygen, shelter, healthy food, and clean water.

This book describes coniferous forest, which consist of cone-bearing trees that live at high elevations.

Deciduous forests are teeming with life because of their ever-changing nature. This book explains where around the world deciduous biomes exist, what types of plant life they support, and how they change through the seasons.

After four years as a college football star, Archie Manning spent fifteen years as a quarterback in the pros. Despite lots of personal talent, he never made it to the Super Bowl. Seeing his sons being crowned champions was the next best thing to actually winning the big game himself. This absorbing story of the Mannings'' work ethic and love of the game will inspire sports fans. Readers will come to understand why Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning have become the country''s royal family of football.

According to the most recent federal census, there are around 777,000 same-sex couples living in the United States. Individual states decide whether to award legal status to same-sex partnerships. Married couples enjoy certain legal, religious, and societal benefits that are exclusive to this institution. Students learn about the history of marriage, the legal ramifications, and what’s at stake in this fascinating topic and debate. Additional information is provided on civil unions and domestic partnerships. This thoughtful book provides an overview of the challenges and what the future may hold for this highly controversial issue.

This resource investigates the top cultural and anthropological reasons why we practice the art of tattooing and proudly display them. Beyond fad, cosmetic, or individual reasons, readers learn about the roles of tattoos in religion, ritual, cultural identity, and more. Further, this book offers readers information that could influence their own opinions about tattoos and the decision to get one.

This insightful resource offers students who are interested in both advertising and computer technology an accessible yet comprehensive look into the emerging careers in this evolving industry. Readers are given insights into positions that never before existed, including what the job requires on a day-to-day basis, the education and training necessary, and what the future holds for these positions in this ever-changing industry. Careers covered include Online Marketing Directors, Online Copywriters, and Search Engine Marketers. Also included in selected sidebar material is real-world advice from industry insiders. This volume offers hard-to-find insight into careers in promoting products on the Internet, and is an invaluable resource for young people interested in the Internet and advertising.