(Hardback, 2nd edition)

This updated encyclopedia examines the basics of nutrition and dieting, presenting the important people, concepts, and criticisms involved and examining the pros and cons of different plans.

(Hardback)

Definitions of good nutrition, discussions of how the food you eat affects the way you feel and perform, and information on how to use readily available tools, such as the Nutrition Facts label and USDA Food Guide Pyramid are just some of the factors provided to help readers develop healthy habits.

(Paperback)

Definitions of good nutrition, discussions of how the food you eat affects the way you feel and perform, and information on how to use readily available tools, such as the Nutrition Facts label and USDA Food Guide Pyramid are just some of the factors provided to help readers develop healthy habits.

(Hardback)

Profiles of 50 individuals put a human face on the debate over gun control.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Touching on a wide range of financial matters, from the use of credit cards to planning for college and retirement, this volume logically walks the teenager through the process of handling their personal finances. Examples throughout demostrate how to budget and save, and how to avoid debt.

(Hardback)

Both the history of the gun control debate, as well as the focus the debate will take in the future, are explored in this collection of over 200 documents spanning 200 years.

(Hardback)

To expand our knowledge of the universe, scientists and engineers with the space program constantly confront new challenges in vehicle design, life support, communications, and astronaut health and well-being.