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Internship & Volunteer Opportunities for People Who Love Music
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 82

Internship & Volunteer Opportunities for People Who Love Music

For teens hoping for a career in music, an internship or volunteer opportunity is a great way to get a foot in the door. Serving as a valuable guide, music lovers are introduced to the wide variety of work experiences available to them, including positions in music performance, music publishing, music production, music education, music therapy, instrument tuning and repair, and more. Readers learn how to find and land an interesting internship or volunteer opportunity in their community, as well as how to make the most of the experience. A varied list of music-related organizations to contact supplements the creative ideas in the text.

Hate Groups
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 178

Hate Groups

Hate groups undeniably have a negative connotation, but through examining the issues related to hate groups it becomes clear that the topic is much more complicated than it may initially appear. This volume examines how hate groups are defined, who gets to label certain groups as hate groups, the legal standing of these groups, and what can be done to stop them. Answers to these questions among various others are presented through a wide range of perspectives, helping readers better understand this commonly oversimplified and controversial issue.

Famous Immigrant Artists
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 114

Famous Immigrant Artists

The United States has often been described as a melting pot, and many people who have immigrated to the U.S. from other countries in search of the American dream have contributed not just their cultural histories and traditions, but their artistic spirit as well. This book covers important immigrant artists such as the naturalist painter John James Audubon, Superman co-creator Joe Shuster, multimedia artist Yoko Ono, cartoonist Art Spiegelman, and the street artist Thierry Guetta (Mr. Brainwash). Immigrant artists have collectively helped to make America great through their tremendous impact on the visual arts.

Photography
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 211

Photography

Photography is generally considered to have had its birth in 1839, when Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre first revealed his photographic process to the public. Increasingly, cameras have become more automated and electronic over the years. In spite of the increasing sophistication of the equipment, however, the photographer's eye continues to be all-important. Photography remains a unique human act. This compendium focuses on the technology of photography, the camera and its parts, types of lenses, shutters and speeds, films and filters, making photographs, exposing film, lighting, darkroom techniques and processing, printing photographs, and some of the practical applications of the medium.

Teens Talk About Suicide, Death, and Grieving
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 66

Teens Talk About Suicide, Death, and Grieving

Losing a loved one is devastating at any age, but it can be especially trying for those going through the changes that adolescence brings. These engrossing stories offer first-person narratives of young adults coping with the death of someone close to them. As these teens work through their grief, they find strength within themselves while they struggle to move on from these tragedies. One teen finds solace in writing, while another deals with his loss by focusing on how precious life can be. Told in unflinching prose, this book offers comfort to teens going through this wrenching process.

Teens Talk About Anxiety and Depression
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 66

Teens Talk About Anxiety and Depression

In real teens' voices, this engaging book offers comfort and advice for young people dealing with their own mental health issues or those of a loved one. A compilation of true stories by young adults facing the challenges of anxiety and depression, the book features compelling first-person accounts of panic attacks, suicidal depression, and self-harm, among other topics. Each contributor brings a unique perspective to the discussion of mental illness, and the relatable tone helps readers connect with an issue of great relevance to their own lives.

How Debt and Default Affect You
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 82

How Debt and Default Affect You

This informed and easy-to-follow volume defines and describes debt and default and how they affect the average person and his or her family. Causes and effects of different kinds of debt are explored, as well as the consequences, such as bankruptcy. Other topics that are discussed include the U.S. national debt debate, paying off interest, the debt ceiling, government shutdowns, and the European debt crisis. The economic crises confronting U.S. states and cities are also examined, along with the effects on emergency and essential services and education. Students learn about the emotional and physical tolls debt and bankruptcy can take on families. Readers also investigate ways to attack the symptoms of debt, reset priorities, learn about financial planning, and help to positively influence their family and community’s futures.

Careers for Tech Girls in Audio Engineering
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 82

Careers for Tech Girls in Audio Engineering

From the music industry to movies, television, and gaming, audio engineers are responsible for recording, editing, and mixing the sounds all around us, and with careers in tech forming some of the most lucrative employment opportunities out there, audio engineering is a solid choice for audiophiles who excel at STEM. This book introduces young women to the ins-and-outs of audio engineering, including the basics about equipment, software, and the career paths they can pursue. With a crafted blend of career guidance and social guidance for young women in the workforce, this isn't your typical guide to landing the dream job. This volume helps women understand the unique challenges they face in the workforce and how to stand up to them, paving the way for equal pay, respect in the workplace, and a fulfilling career path crafting the soundtracks to our world.

Passing a Budget
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 66

Passing a Budget

Every year, Congress is supposed to pass a budget, balancing military spending with domestic needs like infrastructure, Social Security, and education. This book meets objectives in the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards and describes the steps of the budgeting process in reader-friendly terms. It considers the groups behind passing a budget, including the Office of Management and Budget, the Congressional Budget Office, and the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. The book also explores the reconciliation process, the national debt, and how the different branches of the government intersect while setting economic policy. This volume also considers up-to-date instances of budget items and the consequences of budgets failing to pass, particularly the government shutdowns of 2013 and 2018.

Gases and Their Properties
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 66

Gases and Their Properties

Learn about gases, what they are, the people responsible for helping us understand them, and how they affect us in the world today.