In the Arizona desert, scientists conduct studies and experiments aimed to help us better understand our environment and what sort of things are happening to it due to climate change. The location is Biosphere 2, an immense structure that contains a replica ocean, savannah, and rainforest, among other Earth biomes. It's a unique take on the Scientists in the Field mission statement -- in this case, the lab is a replica that allows the scientists to conduct large-scale experiments that would otherwise be impossible.

Biomedical engineering is the fastest growing engineering field. From designing life-saving medical devices to high-performance athletic gear, these engineers improve people's lives every day. This book explores the creative ways biomedical engineers help diagnose, treat, and prevent problems found in human body systems. Real-life examples make learning about the engineering design process interesting for readers. Practical, hands-on activities help readers to understand scientific and engineering principles.

Welcome to the nursing field! If you are interested in a career as a nurse, you've come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Nursing Professionals: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. * RNs * LPNs * Nurse Practitioners * Nursing Assistants * Orderlies

TEENAGERS ARE THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW. THIS BOOK IS AN EMPOWERING GUIDE THAT WILL BUILD A NEW GENERATION OF LEADERS WHO ARE READY TO MAKE THEIR MARK AND OWN THEIR SPACE IN THE WORLD.

Teenage years can be tumultuous with all the challenges teenagers face and all the choices they have to make. Many of these choice affect their future and the consequences (good or bad) are often visible all the way into adulthood. Maneuvering Teenage Life is much more than just an all-encompassing life manual; it is an accountability partner and a go-to-guide to help teenagers navigate this very important season of their lives with ease.

The power of this guide lies in the practical principles that teens can apply in their everyday lives. Each chapter has a “Teaching Lesson” which reinforces specific concepts for adulthood, as well as a “declaration” section with exercises for them to do. The book outlines the various challenges teens face in different settings such as home, among their peers in society and at school. It offers practical strategies for helping a teen manage and win. Topics range from career, mental & physical wellness to business to money handling.

This book is for teens and adults looking for an inspirational book that encourages them to reach for the stars. In addition to this, Princess’ personal story will inspire teens to stop making excuses and start making plans. Born into poverty in the dusty streets of a township in Mpumalanga, she was determined to defy the odds and break belief barriers; she went on to be the first of her 7 maternal siblings to graduate from high school and pursue education as her way of escaping her hard childhood environment.

Transition from childhood to adulthood with the life changing information in this companion book.