Peggy Daniels Becker – författare

This assembly of essays and articles explores various topics surrounding alternative energy. Readers are presented with diversity of opinion on each topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. Topics include biofuels, nuclear energy, and hydrogen fuel cells, as well as solar, wind, wave, and geothermal power. An array of statistics that illuminate public attitudes about alternative energy is also presented.

Help your readers richly explore the history of the green movement, and evaluate whether or not going green makes a difference. This book presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. Readers will examine the benefits of reuse and recycling, the impact of local food purchasing on the environment, and the influence of "green" advertising. Essay sources include Roberta Kwok, Sarah Fenske, Jeffrey Hollender, and Jim Fedako.

This volume deals with the subject of drugs. In recognizing the intimate relationship between subject and reader, this collection of essays weaves together different points of view to make complex issues less intimidating and more accessible. Readers will evaluate such topics as whether addiction is a disease, whether marijuana is harmful, and if teen prescription drug overdoses are increasing. They will consider whether home drug tests are helpful, and why random drug testing in schools is controversial. Essay sources include the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.