Most Popular Books by Melissa Abramovitz

Biomedical engineering is one of the fastest-growing areas of engineering, with new specialized sub-fields emerging all the time. Biomedical engineers can find jobs in private industry, colleges and universities, health care facilities, and government agencies. What the job entails, what it pays, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.

Did you know that horned lizards can shoot blood from their eyes? Discover other mind-blowing facts about animals!

Experts estimate that nearly a third of the population will self-injure at some point in their lives-with teenage girls having the highest risk. Self-injury disorder is just one of the topics explored in the Understanding Mental Disorders series. All titles in the series examine what the disorder is, what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how or whether it can be treated or cured. Fully documented quotes, full-color photographs and charts, and organizations to contact lists add to the value of these books for use in student research. Book jacket.

The U.S. Special Forces offer a wide array of career opportunities. Comments from men who have served in Special Forces, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at Special Forces jobs ranging from Army Green Berets to Navy SEALs to Marine Scout Snipers.

The drugs in real life series explores the physical, psychological, social and legal aspects of drug use, while also considering addiction, responsible drug treatment, and the difference between use and abuse.

"Brain Science" covers cutting-edge neuroscience topics, from brain-to-brain communication systems to thought-controlled limbs and brain-mapping technologies.

People with bipolar disorder go through dramatic mood swings; they might feel happy and energetic at one time and severely depressed at another. Dealing with Bipolar Disorder explores what this disorder is like, how it affects people's lives, and today's best treatment options.

Digital technologies that utilize the Internet have made communicating and finding information fast and simple, but this very convenience has also made it easy for online predators to target and prey on Internet users. Various types of online sexual, financial, identity theft, and cyberbullying predators, along with the methods they employ, the effects on their victims, efforts to contain these illegal activities, and associated controversies are discussed.

Addiction to drugs, alcohol, video games, gambling, and more profoundly affect individuals, families, and society as a whole. How are different types of addiction similar? What causes addiction? How can it be prevented and treated? Mental health experts' opinions on all aspects of addiction vary widely, but all do agree that this widespread problem needs urgent attention.

Defines mental retardation and discusses the causes, prevention, remediation, and treatment.

Obesity has affected people throughout human history, but never before has it been such a widespread condition. Causes, treatments, living with obesity, and research are explored.

As cyberattacks on computers and other digital devices have proliferated worldwide, so too has the need for cybersecurity analysts. Incidents of hacking and data theft have created higher demand than ever for these professionals. What the job entails, what it pays, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.

The ailments and conditions that afflict people today can be confusing, disturbing, and painful-both emotionally and physically. The Diseases and Disorders series provides clear, careful explanations that offer young readers and researchers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention. All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations, annotated bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information. Book jacket.

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most commonly diagnosed brain/behavior disorders in children. Kids and ADHD presents a realistic picture of this condition, what is known about its causes, what it's like to live with it, and the latest on treatments and cures

The ailments and conditions that afflict people today can be confusing, disturbing, and painful-both emotionally and physically. The Diseases and Disorders series provides clear, careful explanations that offer readers and researchers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention. All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations, annotated bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information. Book jacket.

A hot dog? A bowling pin? You aren't seeing things! Check out these seriously silly cars!

"Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to the 100th Day of School"-- Provided by publisher.

Prepare for an all-out assault! Young readers will storm the shelves for these easy-to-read introductions to military vehicles. Whether it rolls, floats, or flies, kids will be enthralled by the vibrant photos and facts about these powerful machines.

Governments, businesses, and individuals all rely extensively on online communication and information, but repeated news reports of online breaches do not inspire confidence in the online world. This is true in many areas, including health care. Online Privacy and Health Care covers who has access to private health care information, trends in electronic health care records, health care privacy breaches and their effects, and health care privacy enforcement.