If you listen to sports news, you will frequently hear about athletic injuries. Anyone who has been injured while participating in a sport knows the importance of injury prevention and effective injury treatment. This introductory level text provides a basic, easy to understand introduction to the field of sports medicine covering a broad spectrum of topics including: basic anatomy, assessment strategies, rehabilitation techniques, training theories, careers, and nutrition education. Introduction to Sports Medicine is an ideal place to begin exploring the field of sports medicine for high school/college students that may want to major in the field, or for anyone else that would like to gain a basic understanding of injury prevention and recovery strategies in a variety of athletic disciplines.

Have you ever wondered how economics affect you personally? Are you interested in how your financial behavior affects the prices and availability of the goods and services you use every day? This easy introduction to microeconomics gives you an opportunity to learn about the basic concepts of the economics of individuals and businesses in simple terms and easy to understand graphics.

Forensic science has captured the attention of the public, as illustrated by the popularity of television crime shows that involve forensics. This introductory level, easy to read text provides readers with: a comprehensive overview of the field an introduction to careers in forensic science the role of governmental agencies in forensic science techniques used by forensic scientists the role of forensic science in the legal system forensic science specialties case studies that highlight the importance of forensic science A Beginner's Guide to Forensic Science is an ideal place for anyone interested in the field to begin exploring the world of forensic science. High school and college students, as well as those simply interested in learning more about forensic science will thoroughly enjoy this book.

We all live in a world in which money is an important part of our everyday lives. This clearly written, practical guide to money management is appropriate for people of all ages. It includes practical examples and exercises about basic budgeting, loans, credit, and managing your financial resources well.