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Place In History, A

This series is a look at the most famous and iconic sites from the last and the new century, exploring each one and the part it played in modern history. These places all serve as “jumping off points” for wider discussions about war, globalism and other key topics in modern history.

Planet Under Siege: Climate Change

Climate change is one of the most controversial and challenging issues presently facing humanity. Earth's climate is changing more quickly than scientists originally anticipated, and that is already having negative effects on crucial aspects of life, including sea levels, the biodiversity and survival of countless animal species, and the integrity of the human food supply.

Plants vs. Meats: The Health, History, and Ethics of What We Eat

In addition to health concerns, people make food choices for ethical and religious reasons. Some ancient religions asserted that killing animals was wrong, a belief that persists among modern vegetarians and vegans. Some twenty-first-century consumers shun meat from factory farms-where animals are crowded into stalls and fattened up with antibiotics and hormones. An increasing number of people seek out foods grown locally, especially those raised without chemical pesticides, using agricultural m

Poetry Basics

Poetry need not be complicated. In fact, some of the most time-honoured forms of this creative writing style are intended largely for children. Poerty Basics combines colourful illustrations with accessible example poems and fundamental analysis to introduce readers to the simplicity of haiku, humour of limericks, "music" of nusery rhymes, and imaginative forms of concrete poetry.

Poetry Basics  

Poetry need not be complicated. In fact, some of the most time-honored forms of this creative writing style are intended largely for children. This series combines colourful illustrations with accessible example poems and fundamental analysis to introduce readers to the simplicity of haiku, humour of limericks, “music” of nursery rhymes, and imaginative forms of concrete poetry. Each book concludes with “Think Like a Poet” exercises to encourage hands-on experimentation.

Policing and Race: The Debate Over Excessive Use of Force

How and when police use force, and what constitutes excessive force, is central to the debate over policing and race. This book examines use-of-force policies and training, militarization of police, the role of body cameras and video, officer accountability, and the future of policing.

Politics Today

This series profiles specific ideologies by outlining the history and basic principles of each movement and examining its philosophical positions on government, economics, and society. Emphasis will be placed on historical context, trends, and changes over time, as well as contemporary examples and demographic breakdowns. This exciting series helps readers learn about different political ideas and promotes critical assessment of politics and current events, encouraging understanding and respect

Power Couples

A power couple is two individuals who are each prominent, successful, or instrumental in their own right, but as a pairing their work is greater than what either individual could accomplish alone. This series provides compelling biographies of some of today's most talented and important couples and explains how and why they earned their rank as a power couple.