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Dating Down

At Caf Ä Hex, Samantha Henderson can imagine being the person she really wants to be. It's her place to daydream about going to art school and getting away from her politician father. It's her place to imagine opening herself up to a new kind of connection, away from her family and the drama of high school. Enter X—the boy she refuses to name. He's older, edgy, bohemian . . . in short, everything she thinks she needs. Her family and friends try to warn her that there may be more to him than she

Days of Change

There are days that make history, and then there are days that shape the world. this popular series examinesseven events that caused—and, in somecases, continue to cause—enormous global change . Each book examines how how the pivitaldays unfolded and surveys the worldboth pre and post event, while striking historical photographs and illustrations capturethe drama and powerful emotions of unforgettable happenings.

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Deadliest Predators

Teeth, claws, power, speed, venom, and an acute sense of hearing or sight...these are some of the characteristics that the world’s deadliest predators rely on for their survival. Each volume in this series focuses on one group of animals (sharks, snakes, spiders, etc.) and then profiles six creatures within that group. How they hunt, what they eat, where they live, and the essential role they play in maintaining nature’s balance are all vividly and accurately detailed.

Dealing with Mental Disorders

Dealing with Mental Disorders examines several mental disorders, discusses how they are diagnosed, and looks at what scientists know about their causes. The books also show how the disorders affect people's everyday lives and present information about the latest and most effective treatment options. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

Debating History

With the passage of time, the controversies that shaped historic events sometimes fade. The Debating History series focuses on those controversies as a way to gain a fuller understanding of history. Chapters are organized in pro/con format, in which a single author synthesizes arguments for and against a particular issue. Some of these essays are written from the point of view of someone who lived during the period; others are examined from a more current perspective. In all cases, important ide

Decade of the 2000s, The

The Decade of the 2000s series takes a global look back at the many people and events that shaped and defined the decade. A visual chronology highlighting important events of the decade, sidebars on topics of interest as well as opposing perspectives, source notes, a bibliography for further research, and an index provide additional tools for student researchers.

Defining Events of the Twenty-First Century

Defining Events of the Twenty-First Century examines some of the most important moments in pop culture, science, and society in the last few decades. From influential pop musicians to technological breakthroughs to tragic man-made and natural disasters, readers will explore a wide variety of key events and people, the context surrounding them, and how they affected our world.

Defining the Generations (Expedition-YA)  

What makes each generation unique, and what are their contributions to the world around us? In Defining the Generations, readers will dive into the four major generations and learn about their impact and importance.

Defying Death: Medicine's Journey Toward Immortality

Defying Death: MedicineÎs Journey Toward Immortality is an attempt to outline where medicine has travelled in the past and to chart where it may be heading in the future. More specifically, this work endeavors to illustrate how advances in modern medical technology often leave in their wake increases in human life expectancy. In the words of the researchers at the UKÎs Tony Blair Institute of Global Change, ÌOne of humanityÎs greatest success stories of the past century is the increase in global