Mason Crest: 778 books

Some medical careers involve working closely with patients, but there are also many behind-the-scenes workers who are vital to the health industry. Medical technicians work in laboratories, respond and perform basic lifesaving procedures during medical emergencies, or specialize in medical record...

If you don't use the calories you eat, your body will store them as fat. Getting plenty of exercise is one way to make sure this doesn't happen. But exercise is good for you in other ways as well. It helps your inside organs work better, it helps you think better, and it even makes you feel happier. You don't have to be an athlete. Exercise is for everyone!

The history of the Middle East is long and complex. In the MAJOR MUSLIM NATIONS series, the term "Middle East" refers to the region encompassing 23 countries?Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia,...

Find out what it takes to make this demanding sport rewarding, enjoyable, and safe for the 800 million people around the world who play it every year. Using simple advice on fitness training, equipment, and recovery techniques, this book will help you to get more out of volleyball by keeping yourself...

Track and field events demand a high degree of strength, stamina, and flexibility. Shot put, hammer throw, long jump, as well as many other track and field events, can put intense strain on certain muscle groups. Injuries can strike suddenly or gradually build up over time. Explore the ways in which...

Lionel Messi es, a pesar de su juventud, uno de los más grandes jugadores en la historia del fútbol. Su lista de títulos y trofeos es interminable. Sin embargo, este muchacho que hoy recibe elogios en varios idiomas debió atravesar momentos muy difíciles para llegar a la cima. La vida de Lionel...

The cost of living is the amount of money a person needs to spend on housing, food, transportation, clothing, and other items that they need to live. Learn all this and more in The Cost of Living.

Banks keep your money safe and offer an alternative to carrying piles of money around with you all the time. Learn all this and more in Banking Basics.

Throughout history, humans have been finding and developing ever-faster modes of transportation — moving from horses to the cars and high-speed jets of today. We have been very successful in our search for faster transportation, but it has come at a price. Our vehicles have all had an effect on...

Global warming, water and air pollution, and the loss of ecosystems are just a few of the environmental issues facing us today. The good news is there are actions we can take to prevent further issues, and hopefully even to correct some of the negative effects. There are even people who choose a career...

Do you need a field guide to vampires and shape-shifters? Do you really think zombies are just badly dressed vampires? Can you identify a potential werewolf before the moon starts to rise? Is she a vampire or just a girl with an "Emo"-thing? And even more important, do you know how to fight them off...

Many people around the country deal with problems of mental illness and substance abuse, as well as trouble with finding work, communicating with family members, or being bullied at school. The demand for counselors and psychologists who can give support to individuals dealing with these issues and...

About 92 percent of China's 1.35 billion people come from the same ethnic group, the Han, who have dominated Chinese culture for more than 2,000 years. Nevertheless, China is by no means a homogeneous nation. In fact, China's government officially recognizes 55 ethnic minority groups, and at times...

Money can be a source of conflict in almost any relationship, whether with your family, friends, or your girl or boyfriend. Whether you have it or you don't, money can stir a wide range of emotions but it's important not to confuse an emotional issue with a financial one (or vice versa). Learn all this and more in Money and Relationships.