Adult imprint: 1806 books

Though most often remembered as one of the most brutal military conquerors of all time, Mongol leader Genghis Khan also introduced many enlightened methods of ruling, laws, and government systems that are still used today. From his childhood on the Mongolian steppe to his election as khan, Genghis...

The need for social workers, counselors, and other human service employees is growing nationwide. These workers help people who are facing challenging circumstances and require outside support. Teens interested in jobs related to family services and human needs now have vocational-technical options...

In today’s world, creating a digital portfolio that showcases academic and personal achievements is one of the best ways for students to present their accomplishments to organizations, college administrators, and potential employers. A digital portfolio can creatively demonstrate how a student’s...

PCP is an illegal hallucinogen that can cause psychotic episodes. It is manufactured by street gangs and distributed around the country. Users can never be sure what they're getting when they buy it. Now sold in many forms, including a convenient and cheap cigarette, PCP is a drug whose use is on...

Technology and coding are the tools of the future, and this is extremely apparent in the fields of health and wellness. Whether people are finding new ways to save lives or simply giving others new ways to track and manage their own fitness and health goals, technology is playing a huge part in innovations...

Making use of existing technology, digital entrepreneurs have the potential to identify new customers, quickly reach expanded markets, and increase the success of their business. Teen entrepreneurs are shown how to take their digital business to the next level by engaging their customer base, gathering...

Building a successful digital product requires working knowledge of the technology involved and familiarity with the competition. With new tools appearing regularly, making the job of constructing apps and websites easier, it's possible to dive in with little experience and come out with a hit product....

Privacy invasion, cyberbullying, and identity theft are vulnerabilities that young people expose themselves to every time they go online. This book explains what sorts of information might be shared, stored, and stolen when using the internet, how to protect online privacy, and what to do after falling...

In the last decade, it has become increasingly difficult for a student to leap directly from college and into a career. Opportunities are harder to find, so it is very important to have an edge on the competition. A way to do this is to gain experience beforehand through volunteer or internship programs....

With the popularity of Glee, many students are asking themselves, "How can I start a glee club at my school?" With this come other pertinent questions: what do you do in schools with rapidly depleting music budgets, how do you find support from teachers and parents, and many others. This...

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers are believed to be the best opportunities for young people today, and this resource outlines the best options for those who are interested in the sciences. This volume covers several career clusters, including environmental science, biofuels,...

Amerigo Vespucci, the presumed namesake of the continents of North America and South America, is a controversial figure in the history of European exploration. The number of voyages he took to the New World is in dispute, but among his accomplishments, he found a rough method of calculating longitude,...

While he is now primarily associated with the quest for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Ponce de León was not merely involved in this fruitless search. A powerful figure in the Caribbean, he became the first governor of Puerto Rico. He led the first European expedition to Florida and was responsible...

Networking is the process of building up your social and professional connections in order to advance your career and/or to strengthen your community. For young women in particular, networking is a useful skill to know in order to chart a path through adulthood, whether through choosing a college,...