This text will take a modular approach to Medical Terminology starting with the basics of word structure and the specifics of how medical terms are devised, followed by medical terminology specific to each body system and finishing with two areas not normally covered in medical terminology texts, 'Alternative and Complimentary Therapies' and 'Public Health, Epidemiological and Clinical Research Terms'. - Two Levels - Basic and Advanced - Coverage of terminology specific to the current heal...

Typography and Language in Everyday Life provides a detailed look at graphic as well as linguistic aspects of language and suggests there is much to be gained from collaboration between typographers and applied linguists.The first part of the book provides an introduction to aspects of typographic theory and history and suggests some areas of applied linguistics that offer approaches to studying graphic language. The second part comprises case studies which look at the rela...

“Don’t touch – it’s poisonous,” thirteen-year-old Jess Ponder, the Schools’ Secret Agency ‘Double A-Star’ agent, tells schoolmate and master of the forged sick-note, Leo Sleepwell, when he sees a trail of dried, gold saliva on the seal of an envelope. The letter it contained was sent to Jess by the notorious Nine-carat, aka ‘The Man with the Golden Tongue’.The head of the agency pulls Jess from the mission to locate Ms Higson, developer of the Plascrylics Aspitator, which could rid...

Educating Children with Acquired Brain Injury is an authoritative resource book on the effects of brain injury on young people and how educators can understand and support their needs. This new edition has been updated to reflect changes to legislation and practice relating to special educational needs and will enable you to maximise the learning opportunities for young people with acquired brain injury (ABI). Considering key areas in special educational needs such as communicatio...

LEGO has been empowering people to explore their creativity for decades. Learn about the birth of these colorful toys and how this brand built an empire brick by brick. From mini builds to huge theme parks, LEGO has a whole universe to discover!Learn more about famous toys in the Cool Toy Brands series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books® collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books® bring nonfiction topics to life!

Think you know everything about aliens?Are they real, or only science fiction? Stories about aliens have been used to explain everything from mysterious lights to ancient sites that seem too advanced to have been made by humans. Discover key facts about UFO sightings, how scientists are searching for alien life, and more!

Think you know all about Roblox?Hop in and test your gamer knowledge! The gaming platform Roblox allows people to design their own games or play games created by others. The site has more than 40 million games available. Discover the history of Roblox, different types of Roblox games, and how to make your own games.

An elephant lost part of a front leg and had trouble getting around. How could people help? With science! Experts used trial and error to find the best model for the elephant’s new leg and then they built it. From dogs to sea turtles, discover how bionics is helping injured animals everywhere.

Raised to play hockey from a young age, Wayne Gretzky made news as a child prodigy. It wasn’t long before he made it to the National Hockey League. As captain, he led his team to win four Stanley Cups. Learn more about Wayne Gretzky’s career and how he became the greatest hockey player of all time.

From model to astronaut and more, Barbie can do it all! Since Barbie debuted in 1959, the brand has become more popular and more inclusive. Jump in to discover how Barbie dolls were created and how they became one of the world’s most popular toys.Learn more about famous toys in the Cool Toy Brands series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books® collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books® bring nonfiction topics to life!

Think you know all about Roblox?Hop in and test your gamer knowledge! The gaming platform Roblox allows people to design their own games or play games created by others. The site has more than 40 million games available. Discover the history of Roblox, different types of Roblox games, and how to make your own games.Lerner Audiobooks feature professional narration by human voice actors for an engaging audio experience!

Since its invention as the Magic Cube, the Rubik's Cube has been a fascinating puzzle for all ages. Uncover facts about the creator, Ernő Rubik, and the history of this interesting toy.Learn more about famous toys in the Cool Toy Brands series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books® collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books® bring nonfiction topics to life!