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This book is an easy-to-use resource for teens wanting to learn
more about why nicotine and tobacco are bad for your health and how
to quit using them. The information and guidance offered make it a
valuable tool for young adults. According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately seven percent
of middle school students and 20 percent of high school students
use tobacco or nicotine products. Everyone knows smoking is bad for
you, so why do so many teens still smoke? Are e-cigarettes, hookah,
and smokeless tobacco safer alternatives? How can individuals stop
smoking or support the quitting efforts of friends and family?
Smoking: Your Questions Answered, a part of Greenwood's Q&A
Health Guides series, answers these and other questions related to
this high-interest topic. Each book in this series follows a
reader-friendly question-and-answer format that anticipates
readers' needs and concerns. Prevalent myths and misconceptions are
identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies
illustrates key concepts and issues through relatable stories and
insightful recommendations. The book also includes a section on
health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical
tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible
sources of health information both on and off the
internet-important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy
decision-making. Makes the subject accessible to readers by means
of a simple Q&A format Helps readers hone their research and
critical thinking skills in a Guide to Health Literacy section
Provides real-world examples of concepts discussed in the book
through case studies Dispels popular misconceptions in a Common
Myths section and directs readers towards accurate information
Points readers towards additional books, organizations, and
websites for further study and research in an annotated directory
of resources
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Disney (Hardcover)
Stacy Mintzer Herlihy
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R1,772
Discovery Miles 17 720
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Since its founding in 1923, the Walt Disney Company has become an
American institution and one of the most successful businesses in
history. This book takes an in-depth look at the evolution of this
iconic and sometimes controversial corporation. It's hard to
imagine a childhood without the ubiquitous presence of Disney. From
classics like Cinderella and Bambi to such modern blockbusters as
Mulan and Frozen, Disney's animated features have captivated
audiences for decades. Visiting CaliforniA's Disneyland or
FloridA's Disney World has become the quintessential family
vacation. Children dress as their favorite Disney characters for
Halloween, while young-at-heart adults collect all manner of Disney
memorabilia. But how much do you really know about this integral
piece of Americana? Part of Greenwood's Corporations That Changed
the World series, this book provides readers with a richly detailed
history of a company that has become synonymous with what it means
to grow up as an American. It chronicles Walt Disney's early years
and the evolution of the Walt Disney Company from animation studio
to entertainment powerhouse. It also explores how Disney changed
the landscape of animation and movie making forever. An unbiased
look at the controversies that have surrounded Disney over the
years will help readers better understand these contentious issues
and how the company has responded. Provides readers with a better
understanding of the impact of Disney on American life, from movie
making techniques to how modern-day Florida is governed Explores
Walt Disney's early life and career, helping readers understand how
they influenced his later success Traces Disney's enduring
influence on animation and how the art form has evolved over the
decades Examines the many controversies that have emerged over the
years, from accusations that Walt Disney was anti-Semitic to
concerns about sexist portrayals of women and girls
Parents can easily be bombarded by conflicting messages about
vaccines a dozen times each week. One side argues that vaccines are
a necessary public health measure that protects children against
dangerous and potentially deadly diseases. The other side
vociferously maintains that vaccines are nothing more than a sop to
pharmaceutical companies, and that the diseases they allegedly help
prevent are nothing more than minor annoyances. An ordinary parent
may have no idea where to turn to find accurate information. Your
Baby's Best Shot is written for the parent who does not have a
background in science, research, or medicine, and who is confused
and overwhelmed by the massive amount of information regarding the
issue of child vaccines. New parents are worried about the
decisions that they are making regarding their children's health,
and this work helps them wade through the information they receive
in order to help them understand that vaccinating their child is
actually one of the simplest and smartest decisions that they can
make. Covering such topics as vaccine ingredients, how vaccines
work, what can happen when populations don't vaccinate their
children, and the controversies surrounding supposed links to
autism, allergies, and asthma, the authors provide an overview of
the field in an easy to understand guide for parents. In an age
when autism diagnoses remain on the rise, when a single infectious
individual can help spark an epidemic in three countries, when
doctors routinely administer an often bewildering array of shots,
and when parents swear their babies were fine until their first
dosage of the MMR, the authors hope this book will serve as a
crucial resource to help parents understand this vitally important
issue.
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