Most Popular Books by Toney Allman

Describes the need to reduce used tire landfills and the development of recycling tires. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading. Every great invention begins with a great idea! Read all the books in this series and learn about the history and impact of some of the most fascinating innovations and inventions of our time. Explore the idea’s early stages of development, problems encountered along the way, and how each great idea has influenced our lives. From popular culture and the environment to life-saving machines, learn about the ideas, people, and technologies that made it all happen. This series correlates with The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) curriculum initiative.

Eating disorders are mental illnesses that have dangerous physical consequences. Young adults are most at risk for developing these disorders. This volume aims to educate readers about the causes and effects of disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive eating. Fact boxes highlight the stories of celebrities who struggle with these issues, and full-color photographs show the unglamorous reality of living with an eating disorder. Websites are provided to promote healthy lifestyles as well as give help to readers who are already battling these serious conditions.

Crohn''s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease in which an abnormal immune system response causes chronic inflammation in the digestive tract. About 1.4 million Americans have Crohn''s disease or ulcerative colitis. This essential volume explains this disease in detail, covering its diagnosis, treatments and therapies, and medical advances. Readers will also hear from individuals who live with this challenging disease.

Since the first man orbited Earth in a cramped capsule, human space travel has been a challenging and risky learning experience. As knowledge and competency have been gained, however, space explorers'' ambitions have expanded, despite the dangers. Today, humanity stands poised to conquer the solar system and inhabit other worlds.

Explains what tapeworms are, how they invade their host, and what can be done to prevent infestation.

What would be the impact for Earth if or when humankind encounters extraterrestrial life? Whether that alien life is microscopic or sentient, discovered through human exploration or by an alien communication or through the sudden appearance of spaceships above out world, would Earth and humanity be in danger? This title explores opinions about the possible effects of alien contact held by those scientists and thinkers who are actively involved in the search for extraterrestrial life or are seriously considering how Earth should react if contact is ever made.

The U.S. Coast Guard offers a wide array of career opportunities. Comments from men and women who have served in the military, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at Coast Guard jobs ranging from boatswain''s mates to health service technicians to operations specialists.

Psychologists study personality in order to understand individual characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. How does each person develop a unique personality? Can behavior and reactions be predicted from personality traits? These and many other issues are discussed in terms of the five-factor personality model accepted by psychologists today.

For the first time in human history, the genetic book of life is coming under human control. The impact of genetic engineering technology on human life and society is almost unimaginable. From preventing and curing diseases to genetically altering food plants and animals for the benefit of humanity, scientists predict that their ability to modify living things through genetic engineering means that the world will never be the same.

Much of what is known about people''s everyday lives in times past comes from artifacts but also from diaries, letters, and other writings. Many important details of life during the Civil War, for instance, can be found in the diaries of women who carried on while their men were at war. In the Living History series, firsthand accounts such as these are combined with thoughtful narrative to offer a rich and vivid portrait of daily life in various times and places in history. A visual chronology, sidebars that feature quotes from people of the period and from historians, selected vocabulary words, source notes, a bibliography for further research, and an index provide additional tools for student researchers. Book jacket.

New technology is revolutionizing modern medicine. In disease prevention, treatment, and diagnosis, as well as in individualized healthcare, cutting edge technologies of today and the future include robotics, organ and tissue engineering, genomic testing, and wearable medical devices.

People who like animals have a wide variety of career choices available, ranging from pet groomer to entomologist. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed, along with insights from industry insiders.

To hunt and kill their prey, the world''s deadliest mammals rely on a variety of traits including teeth, claws, size, strength, speed, and stealth. Six deadly mammals, including the wolverine, are profiled.

Diabetes in youth is a pervasive and growing problem. Young people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes are dealing with complex, chronic disorders that remain incompletely understood and require extensive lifestyle adjustments. Kids and Diabetes presents a realistic picture of this disease, what is known about its causes, what it''s like to live with it, and the latest on treatments and cures.

Discusses what medical examiners do.

The science of genetics is revolutionizing the practice of medicine. Using genetics, drugs are being developed from bacteria, viruses are carrying new coding instructions into human bodies, cancer treatments are targeting the specific gene mutations from which the disease arises, and individual genetic profiles are determining both the risk of and treatments for some diseases. From diagnosing genetic disorders prenatally to replacing faulty genes with normal ones, medical researchers are paving the way to a future in which previously fatal diseases can be eliminated.

Explore the incredible place called Stonehenge, and learn of some of the mysteries that still baffle us today.

The new science of stem cell research offers much hope for people who have terrible diseases. Scientists have already made progress but the most promising area of this research is mired in controversy. It involves human embryos. Many people oppose this work. Finding a balance may be the toughest challenge of all.

Most beetles live a short life, only a year, but they are a marvel of Mother Nature. Underneath a very hard sectioned shell lies a very animated little creature, with things to do and places to go. A majority of beetles have wings that can''t help them fly, but they''re there nonetheless. This colorful, engaging book tells a story of biomimicry, or how scientists and inventors have tried to imitate something in nature in an effort to create better, stronger, safer tools, and processes for everyday life. Readers will be surprised at how the quiet power of the beetle has changed technology.

Describes killer bees, where they came from, why they attack, what is being done to try to control them, and what you can do to protect yourself.