Examines the challenges faced by designers and builders of medieval castles, discussing how they were used, notable structures, and defending the castles from invaders.
Discusses the origins and construction of Roman roads and aqueducts, services and amenities along the roads, public water supplies, and what remains of Roman systems today.
Presents the explanations within Greek mythology for such natural phenomena as the seasons, earthquakes, floods, weather patterns, the sun, the stars, fire, plants, and animals.
Looks at questions related to cyberbullying, providing writings from opposing viewpoints on the seriousness of cyberbullying, the role of schools in pursuing and punishing cyberbullies, and whether it
Examines the impact of pornography on society, considering how addictive it is, whether it is harmful to youngsters, how it impacts relationships, and what can be done about it.
Explores different problems associated with online entertainment, including Internet addiction, aggressive behavior linked to violent video games, and legal and emotional risks of exposing minors to o
Examines the issue of the obesity epidemic in the United States today and proposes ways in which it might be controlled, including education, government regulation, taxing sugary drinks, and limiting
Looks at the latest innovations in medical technology, including robot-assisted surgery, precision medicine, tissue and organ engineering, and clothing with medical-quality sensors.
