Looks at scientific and technological advances in the field of gene therapy, as well as its impact on society and how future developments may play out.
From shopping and banking to accessing media and communicating with others, looks at how the Internet has changed society as well as some of the changes on the horizon, while covering such topics as p
Offers descriptions, relevant facts, opinions, and advice on careers in finance, with educational requirements, salary ranges, required skills, and employment prospects for several jobs in the field.
Examines the possibility of life on other planets, covering such topics as the role of aliens in science fiction, alien abductions and sightings, the search for extraterrestrials, and possible explana
Describes the crimes of Nazi perpetrators and their efforts to escape retribution, development of the Nuremberg Trials, and the subsequent hunt for and trials of Nazi leaders.
Looks at some of the careers in the sale and marketing industry, from account executive and sales director to market research analyst and product manager.
Examines the myths and legends surrounding dragons, covering such topics as early descriptions from around the world and stories of encounters, with information on modern animals that could have spurr
Discusses what life would have been like for different people during the Renaissance, including the patricians and nobles, the middle class, and the lower class.
Examines the myths and legends surrounding vampires, covering such topics as common characteristics, why and how people came to believe in vampires, stories of encounters, and possible scientific expl
Describes life in Elizabethan England, including information on the royal court, life in the city versus life in the country, and what the legal system was like.
Discusses the topic of marijuana legalization, including its legalization for medicinal purposes, if it benefits society, and if it leads to increased drug addiction.
Provides information about self-mutilation in teens, discussing how prevalent the problem is, why some teens turn to it, and ways they can overcome it.
Discusses the legalization of marijuana, including why it is controversial, how legalization might affect society, and how marijuana should be regulated.
Provides information about synthetic drug addiction in teens, discussing what they are, the threat to public health, and how the government should handle them.
Examines issues related to teens and cheating, including the reasons for cheating, the growing prevalence of cheating among students at all levels, the impact of technology, and ways to address the pr
Through facts and primary source quotations, explains what sex and pornography addiction are, discusses whether they can be overcome, and looks at the debate about whether they can be considered addic
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.
Surveys the history of slavery from its origins in ancient times through European serfdom and the African slave trade to its modern survival; discusses the treatment of slaves and slave rebellions; an
Describes the scientific discoveries and political circumstances behind the decision to develop atomic weapons; recounts the history of the Manhattan Project; and examines the influence of nuclear wea
