It's a common word to hear these days—crowdfunding. Websites such as Kickstarter and Patreon are bringing businesses and creators together with donators and investors. This guide explains the basics o
With much of their time absorbed with school and with school-related scenarios and friendships, young people share universal experiences regarding etiquette in the school environment. From the library
The digital age has brought with it new and exciting ways to communicate with others. Vlogs—that is, video blogs—educate, entertain, and persuade viewers the world over. This title teaches readers how
Gone are the days when students stood in front of the class with a notecard, a photocopied pie chart, and a poster board collage. Today, so many innovative—and free—resources are available on the Inte
This investigation into the human abdomen, stomach, and intestines is packed with vivid high-quality, full-color photographs that provide a deep and textured view into the human midsection. The functi
This volume, packed with clear and vivid 3D anatomical images, explores the shoulders, upper arms, elbows, forearms, and hands. Readers will understand how the muscles of the arm and hand help us to p
The thrilling sensation of flying free thousands of miles above the earth has made skydiving one of the most distinctive and popular extreme sports. Though the sport began with primitive parachuting h
Though kites have been around for centuries, only recently have they been used for surfing and snowboarding, creating the exhilarating new sports of kiteboarding and snowkiting. Kiters experiment with
Pairing the extreme risk taker with some of nature’s most remarkable—and challenging—formations, the sports of rock and ice climbing demand much of those who dare to attempt them. But for those with t
Skating half-pipes is one of the most thrilling aspects of the sport of skateboarding. This books introduces relative skating novices to half-pipes, also known as ramps, starting with safety equipment
With computers, tablets, and smartphones offering us access to online information just about anywhere we have Wi-Fi or cell service, the next step is to make those searches as efficient as possible. R
This helpful instructional title goes far beyond the simplistic directive “Just look online!” that many young researchers may be given when they are assigned school research. With so many resources o
These days, pictures, music, schoolwork, business documents, and all kinds of personal information are stored digitally. As the uses of computers, tablets, and smart phones expand, the loss of data du
In the computer age, technology is advancing at lightning speeds. All over the world today, the brightest minds gather to solve problems and create exciting new ideas in hackathons. At these events, a
Before going out into the world, we usually get our first lessons in social graces, etiquette, and manners from those closest to us: parents, grandparents, and other family members. Home is hopefully
Internet users can find it difficult to keep up on the ever-changing laws, issues, and challenges that affect their media experience. In clear, easy-to-grasp language, this guide explains the basic wo
YouTube is one of the biggest websites on the internet. This video powerhouse provides entertainment, information, and education to millions of viewers. This clear, complete guide shows readers how to
Explains what skateboarding is and offers information on different levels of skateboarding tricks, including the highly advanced varial flip, ollie impossible, and wallride.
As skateboarding has grown in popularity, the venues built specifically for skating have grown in number, too. Much like earlier generations built baseball fields and basketball courts, modern-day mun
Shares science experiments that can be done at home that explain such chemistry concepts as the shape of atoms, the structure of molecules, and surface tension.
This captivating title offers a rare view into the world of battle reenactors, actors who bring history to life by playing the roles of those from the past. Readers learn about the past, present, and
While the ancient Romans continue to be regarded as highly civilized, there are aspects of ancient Roman life, including the foods that they ate (dormice were a delicacy) and their leisure activities
A unique overview of the fashion and dress, diet, hygiene, medicine, and other cultural aspects of the ancient Chinese. This entertaining yet informative book details practices that may seem peculiar
This entertaining volume reveals some of the grossest practices in hygiene, dining, fashion, and medicine of Medieval Europe. Serfs often smelled bad, and they bathed and relieved themselves in stream
This book introduces readers to the captivating world of virtual reality (VR), which is being hailed as the next frontier in technological user experience. Major tech companies such as Facebook and Mi
Cosplay, a blend of costume and play, has taken off in popularity around the world. This entertaining and enlightening volume introduces readers to the wide and vivid cosplay world. They will learn th
Family structures are shaken up by illness. Whether the illness is short- or long-term, whether it’s expected or a shock, routines change and family members take on new duties. The illness of a parent
Presents disgusting ancient Greek hygienic standards, culinary delicacies, medicinal practices, battle practices, and some of the more unpleasant Greek myths.
Nothing could be plainer than the nose on your face (and the mouth below it), but the mouth and nose have big, important jobs to do. Their work is not as simple as a quick sniff or nibble of pizza mak
D-Day, also known as Operation Overlord or the Normandy Invasion, occurred on June 6, 1944, and has gone down in history as one of the most successful invasions of all times. This volume offers reader
An event still fresh in our collective memory, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 21, are an integral part of the United States’ identity and politics today. This title explains what happened in t
We are so used to Earth and its wonders that sometimes it is hard to remember that it is just one of the millions of planets scattered throughout the universe. In this heavily illustrated volume, stud
Introduces extreme biking by presenting historical information about the sport, discussing necessary equipment and techniques, and examining safety procedures.
