Adult imprint: 1806 books

While there are some Americans who are inclined to evaluate the moral, ethical, and medical legitimacy of abortion on a case-by-case basis, many others are strictly, unwaveringly pro-choice (favoring abortion rights) or pro-life (antiabortion). Over the last few decades, whether abortions should be...

Over the past decade, coding has become a necessary skill for the modern job seeker. And with growth in technology comes new ways to do old jobs. This is especially apparent in the criminal justice field, where evidence can be analyzed in brand-new, more effective ways. This guide goes beyond basic...

Technology changes almost constantly, increasing vastly in importance to businesses large and small. Now that video can be captured on smartphones and tablets, filmmaking and video production has become a more integral and invaluable part of any business’s marketing strategy or even the cornerstone...

Despite the insistence of people who think sexism no longer exists in the United States, the facts say otherwise, and so do most women. Women have many legal rights, from voting to heading companies to holding political office. Socially, they are far from viewed as equal to men. Sexism begins at birth...

In the search for other habitable planets, perhaps the most fascinating question that has persistently captivated humans has been: is there life out there? Eschewing science fiction fantasies, this title looks at the hard research behind the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Theories, studies,...

Many people who are car enthusiasts and are mechanically inclined dream of a career in automotive care and service. This work is essential and incredibly valuable since so few know how to do it. As the nation has again begun to embrace the opportunities offered by trade schools and vocational education,...

A captivating narrative about the civil rights of African Americans, Native Americans, American women, immigrants, prisoners, and gays and lesbians, this resource immerses readers in the historical events that helped win and protect basic freedoms under the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights....

Let the fireworks begin. . . Now that she's been accepted into a summer enrichment program in New York City, Gia knows she's going to have the flyest summer ever. Especially since her mom and her annoying stepsister won't be around. And best of all? Her best friend, Ricky, is joining her so...

Meet Jazz and Roxy and their mates, kids living on the edge, in a gritty YA novel by the author of the New Zealand Post Award-winning ***Thunder Road.***In K Road we're introduced to a scattering of marginalised, demi-underworld characters whose lives connect and collide in a gripping narrative. K...

Careers in technical education (CTE), also known as vo-tech careers, are believed to be among the best options for increasing students’ future earning power. Architecture and construction are areas that fall clearly within the CTE/vo-tech category. This volume prepares young people who are interested...

In this day and age, software engineers truly make the world go round. These professionals create all kinds of technical products, including the programs needed to make computers operate, the apps used on smartphones, websites on the internet, and the entertainment enjoyed by gamers. The best part...

Today, we can find an online community to suit almost any interest we may have. And yet these communities carry an element of menace. The anonymity associated with online communities allows particularly vicious interplay, where people can pile on others with virtually zero consequences. Using current...

Digital portfolios allow students to showcase their work to potential employers, college admission boards, and scholarship and award committees. In this title, readers will get expert tips on how to create their own portfolio and how to incorporate collaborative projects, including those they've completed...

The social networking scene has its own rules and culture. Children and teens use this scene to communicate, and it is getting easier to use and more pervasive with the introduction of each new tool. This book answers the common questions of social networking so that students can enjoy this new and lasting form of communication, but in a safe and effective way.