Linda Bickerstaff

School, friends, dating, and parents are just a few things that can lead to plenty of stress. This authoritative book walks readers through what exactly happens to your body when you are stressed, and what to do to help you feel better. Readers will learn about the physiological reactions happening in their bodies when they are stressed, and the sometimes serious health consequences. Readers will understand common stressors, the differences between negative and positive coping strategies, and when it's time to ask for professional help.

Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, is an epic issue that is defined as a pattern of abusive behavior between people who are familiar, including family members, husbands, boyfriends, children, or caregivers. In a domestic violence situation, one partner procures power and control over the other through force. Readers will find a concise explanation of what constitutes domestic violence, so they can better recognize it when they see or experience it. This crucial resource also provides information about various forms of abuse and other nuances of violence as well as invaluable resources for domestic violence information and assistance.

Nurses are in short supply, and the shortage will become greater in the future. Nursing schools are expanding the number and scope of the courses they provide in an attempt to address this shortage. Men, for whom nursing is considered a nontraditional profession, are being encouraged to pursue nursing careers. This informative volume presents the wide variety of skills and preparation necessary for nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses, registered nurses, and nurse specialists. It also explains the many certificates and degrees that can be earned to prepare nurses for caring for patients in various settings.

Teens earning allowances or working part-time jobs may often be tempted to spend what they make. However, one of the earliest steps they can take on the path to financial literacy and independence is to start saving money early. This useful volume explains how to create a set of practical long-term goals, how to make and follow a budget, the benefits and potential dangers of credit, and much more. Sample budget and interest calculations provide easy-to-follow examples for readers, and tips on what teens can ask a financial expert to help them save and build wealth are also included.

Newspaper headlines across the country publicize the prevalence of obesity in our children. The best way to fight the increasing incidence of nutrition-related problems is through knowledge. This informative series presents various ways of achieving good nutrition, always emphasizing a healthy, balanced approach to food. Using lively and easy-to-read text and a vibrant design, the books in this enlightening series also include tools such as sidebars, fact boxes, charts, and recipes to further engage young readers. It is vital to emphasize the important nature of this topic. This valuable series offers easy-to-follow guidelines for a healthier diet. Written by a retired surgeon, this book balances a lively yet serious discussion of the science behind calories and fats with an engaging presentation of the how-to and benefits of balancing meals. Using tables, charts, diagrams, and reade-friendly text, the author provides helpful tips on counting calories understanding the food pyramid, and preventing obesity. The discussion on fats includes an examination of the current debate among scientists about the amount of saturated fats that should be included in a healthful diet.

Twenty Attention-Grabbing Career Titles Guaranteed to Get Your Middle Schoolers Thinking About Their Future This compelling new series for the middle school reader is designed to appeal to the thrill seeker in all of us. Each book includes information about a different extreme career, with a focus on safety and training. Readers will learn what it takes to get into these professions and what to expect when embarking on one. These volumes also provide information on the exciting aspects of these extreme careers and highlight the possible dangers and risks involved. Colorful photographs and informative sidebars help to make these books an invaluable resource for those young readers looking for a thrilling and fun-filled profession. Right now our society is highly dependent on oil. It's used in many products that we have all come to rely on, including fuel for airplanes and cars. For this reason, oil rig workers are in demand. This book examines the lives of oil rig workers and provides a look at day-to-day activities on an oil rig.