The origins of the Jewish faith stretch back more than 4,000 years. Judaism was the first of the worlds great monotheistic religions, and its code of laws and ethics have had a great influence on western civilization. The global Jewish population is about 14 million, with most Jews living either in the State of Israel or in the United States. This book explores the history, beliefs, and practices of Judaism, examining the differences between three...

Traces the history and evolution of modern terrorism and examines renowned groups such as Al Qaeda, the Irish Republican Army, and the PLO, as well as such obsure organizations as the Basque separatists in Spain and Italy's Red Brigades.

Two friends. One fake dating scheme. What could possibly go wrong? Frank Li has two names. There's Frank Li, his American name. Then there's Sung-Min Li, his Korean name. No one uses his Korean name, not even his parents. Frank barely speaks any Korean. He was born and raised in Southern California. Even so, his parents still expect him to end up with a nice Korean girl--which is a problem, since Frank is finally dating the girl of his dreams: Brit...

"Greek mythology has long been one of the major literary underpinnings of Western (European-based) culture. What many Westerners do not realize, however, is that very similar tales exist in the mythologies of cultures and peoples around the globe. Looking at the many similarities among the gods and myths of past peoples around the globe, it is only natural to wonder how those parallels came about. A number of modern scholars have concluded that it...

"This nonfiction book encourages teens to stand up for equality and speak out against injustice"--

Describes the Castro regime, looking at government action and policies, as well as Cuban culture during this time.

"Teens deserve clear, accurate information about sex and consent. Real Talk About Sex and Consent is a complete guide for teen readers with essential information about setting boundaries, coercion, reciprocity, how the body and brain respond to trauma, and communication. With this comprehensive road map, teen readers will learn how to make sexual decisions that honor their sense of values and cultivate happy, healthy, and emotionally supportive relationships...

"Jimmy may not be the biggest or toughest fellow in the Green Meadows, but he certainly has the respect of everyone because of his special "perfume." Even so, there are adventures to have and choices to make." -- Back cover.

"In this young readers edition of her New York Times bestseller Professional Troublemaker, Luvvie Ajayi Jones uses her honesty and humor to inspire teens to be their bravest, boldest, truest selves, in order to create a world they would be proud to live in"-- "The world can feel like a dumpster fire, with endless things to be afraid of. It can make you feel powerless to ask for what you need, use your voice, and show up truly as your whole self....

"Find out how energy is stored, transferred, and changed, what conducts and what stores heat, and how to change matter from a solid to a liquid to a gas"--