Leanne K. Currie-McGhee – författare

Civil liberties in the United States include freedom of speech, right to privacy, right to fair trial, right to marry, and the right to vote. This informative resource examines civil liberties and provides an overview of the topic. Readers will be presented with a fair and balanced view on topics such as freedom of expression, religious freedom, privacy issues, and security.

Merriam-Webster defines bioethics as a field of study concerned with the ethical and philosophical implications of certain biological and medical procedures or technologies. This informative volume discusses the ethical implications of assisted reproduction, vaccines for children, euthanasia and assisted suicide, testing on humans, genetic engineering, and the use of stem cells. Readers will be inspired to think critically about bioethics and how this field of study impacts the world around them.

Miley Cyrus quickly became a teen sensation as Miley Stewart, the protagonist of Disney Channel''s hit comedy Hannah Montana, which ran on the network from 2006 to 2011. The actress, whose father is country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and whose godmother is country legend Dolly Parton, released a double-disc album in 2007 that featured songs from the Hannah Montana series as well as her own original recordings. Cyrus then released subsequent albums as a solo artist. This compelling edition invites readers to learn more about the life and acting career of Miley Cyrus. Chapters explore her childhood, her early acting years, and the world beyond Hannah Montana.

HIV, which is the virus that causes AIDS, infects nearly 200,000 people a year. AIDS refers to the most advanced stages of the HIV virus. This crucial edition provides thorough and balanced information on the topic of AIDS. Readers will be prompted to think critically about it and how this illness impacts their peers and community​.​ Charts and detailed illustrations share important information that is easily used for report writing and research.

An old adage tells us that everything in moderation is healthy, but what about exercise? Unfortunately there is such a thing as too much exercise and there are real victims of this addiction. It can cause extreme weight loss, overuse injuries, exhaustion, depression, and heart problems, among other serious problems. This volume provides young readers and researchers a means of understanding exercise addiction and its ramifications. Readers will learn what causes it, how people live with it, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.

The story of David Petraeus is one of success and downfall. Rising through ranks of the U.S. Army, he was promoted rapidly to Commander of United States Central Command in 2008, and Commander of International Security Assistance Force in 2010. After retiring from the army in 2011, he was tapped by Barack Obama to be the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. An extramarital affair forced Petraeus to resign his post the following year. This book​ ​​​takes a balanced look at many lives of David Petraeus. Chapters discuss his passion for action, finding his calling, his military career, and his work in Afghanistan.

Singer and songwriter Alicia Keys has won fifteen Grammys and seventeen NAACP Image Awards. In 2006 and again in 2017, Time Magazine named her as one of the most influential people in the world on their TIME 100 list. This compelling edition provides a balanced biographical overview of Alicia Keys. Chapters discuss her childhood and early career, her extremely successful debut album, her subsequent follow-up albums, and the singer''s acting career and charity work.