Mythology, morality, and the stories we tell ourselves come to life in this collection of short fiction.Jeff Fleischer's Animal Husbandry explores the myths that shape our lives, from animal fables to imaginary friends. These stories delve into the human condition, examining themes of morality, identity, and the search for meaning.From a farmer's encounter with a minotaur to a psychic's curse, these tales blend the ordinary with the extraordinary, ...

A detailed primer on the United States election cycle - newly revised and updated!Every four years, coverage of the presidential election turns into a horse-race story about who's leading the polls and who said what when. Social media and online news have made it easier to spread false information (even by accident) and harder to know what's accurate. It can be difficult to get good information about how the election process actually works, why it matters, or how yo...

We already know what climate change is and many of us understand the human causes. But what will climate change do to our world? Who will be affected (spoiler: all of us!) and how will our lives change in the future? Topics include sea levels, extreme weather, drought, animal and plant extinction, and human and animal migration. Drawing on real-life situations and stories, journalist Jeff Fleischer takes an informed, approachable look at how our world will likely change as a result of our ...

We love to root for the underdog, and when it comes to underdogs, few are more impressive than the world's great revolutionaries.After all, it's pretty hard to find a more powerful opponent than the world's biggest empires and emperors. And that's part of why we're drawn to the stories of revolutionaries. Many of these men and women were born into virtual dystopias, and they fought throughout their lives, against all odds, to forge a path to a better future. And whether they succeeded, fai...

How do student loans work? What do sanctions do? Where does federal spending go, and who decides on the budget?Author and established journalist Jeff Fleischer digs into these and other relevant civics topics to explain the history behind different processes and programs, what they look like today, and why it’s important to understand them.Through engaging, well-researched text and related sidebars, this book will help you understand and join many ongoing p...

With 2016 promising to be an interesting and hotly contested election year, Votes of Confidence offers young readers an essential guide to the past, present, and future of American elections.

Endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education for full syllabus coverage.Rely on a course with international focus and examples and case studies from around the world, which has been especially written to cover the Cambridge International AS & A Level Geography syllabus for examination from 2018 (9696).- Build geographical skills with clear guidance and practice, including advice on fieldwork- Ensure complete coverage with...

Learn more about what climate change means and how it's affecting our planet.The earth is definitely getting warmer. There's no argument about that, but who or what is the cause? And why has climate change become a political issue? Are humans at fault? Is this just a natural development? While the vast majority of scientists who study the environment agree that humans play a large part in climate change, there is a counterargument. Author Gail Herman presents both ...

Exam board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationLevel: A-levelSubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018Reinforce and practise skills learned with step-by-step support from experts to help you achieve your maximum potential.- Improve your knowledge of geographical patterns, processes and changes with internat...

This young adult adaptation of acclaimed geochemist and geobiologist Hope Jahren's highly respected nonfiction work is the perfect book for those interested in learning about climate change and how they can contribute to creating a more sustainable future.Hope Jahren, acclaimed geochemist and geobiologist, details the science behind key inventions, clarifying how electricity, large-scale farming, and automobiles have both helped and harmed our world.Jahren ...

Tackling the issue of global warming head-on for a teen audience, this acclaimed book examines the science behind it, the history of climate change on our planet, and the ways in which humans have affected the current crisis we face.It's Getting Hot in Here takes an in-depth look at the facts: how we got where we are today as a planet, how we know that the climate is changing, and what can be done in order to avoid making the situation even worse. We are c...

Climate change is not simply a problem for future generations.Hurricanes, droughts, floods, and wildfires are increasing in regularity and intensity. Melting permafrost, forest dieback, ocean acidification, and other processes are creating feedback loops which could, if not aggressively and quickly addressed, spiral out of control and take global warming past the point of no return. Scientists predict severe weather conditions will disrupt agriculture, causing a gl...