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Autism
Describes autism, including its history, the genetics behind autism, and current research regarding the illness.
Women's Rights at Work
Despite making up 47 percent of the US workforce, women still face tremendous challenges in nearly every place of employment. This insightful resource highlights some of these challenges, such as lower pay, fewer promotions, and sexual harassment, that women have faced in the past and present. Readers will also learn about the steps taken throughout history for and by working women. Clear explanations illuminate the laws that have been passed for their support and protection, pointing the way to a safer, healthier, and more equitable future for women in the workplace.
Genetically Modified Food
Throughout the world today the debate still rages over whether genetically modified food is a blessing or a curse. On one hand, genetically modified food allows farmers to grow crops in places where standard crops won't grow. They can also reduce people's reliance on dangerous pesticides. On the other hand, there is much that is still unknown about such foods, and their effects on human and animal health, the environment, local economies, and biodiversity. In this book, readers learn about all these issues and concerns so that they can gain an understanding of the effects that raising and consuming genetically modified organisms have on the environment and on their bodies.
The Warsaw Ghetto and Uprising
The German invasion of Poland in 1939 gave the Nazis the opportunity to implement their master plan to eliminate Europe's Jews. Part of the plan encompassed confining the Jews in a restricted area of Warsaw to make their survival difficult, followed by mass transportation of survivors to concentration camps, where they were killed. The Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto did not go quietly to their deaths but engaged in armed resistance. This riveting volume describes the ghetto's daily life--the people's extraordinary efforts to survive under horrendous circumstances--and the events that led to the uprising and the ghetto's 1943 destruction.
Tay-Sachs Disease
Describes the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and genetic aspects of Tay-Sachs disease.
America Debates-Stem Cell Research
In this book, we will look at the various types of ethical issues questions about what is good and what is bad that stem cell research poses. We'll look at current issues as well as issues that are likely to arise in the future as treatments are developed, in the United States and worldwide....
Using VR in the Military
One of the most exciting developments in military technology is the application of virtual and augmented reality. Beginning with the use of flight simulators for training, the application of these technologies has advanced to the use of augmented reality headsets to superimpose topographical information from remote drones on soldiers' view of the battlefield. This book explains the nature of augmented and virtual reality, a history of their uses in the military, a discussion of current uses, and a look at the technology's possible applications in the future. It also provides advice for students who are interested in pursuing a career in this field on how to best develop useful skillsets.
Careers in Computer Science and Programming
Presents the different computer science and programming careers available today. It provides practical advice on obtaining each of these careers, including educational requirements and necessary training.
Women in the Workplace
Discusses the history of American women in the workforce and issues that they face, including sexual harassment, equal pay, and maternity leave.
