Books with author Barbara Sheen

This contemporary biography series profiles the lives of some of today’s most prominent newsmakers; whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention.; This new title in Lucent’s People in the News series features swimming superstar Natalie Coughlin. It covers her life from childhood to the present. It discusses her start in swimming as a young child, her struggles with demanding coaches and injury in her teen years, and her great comeback as a college athlete. It then follows Coughlin through her preparations for the Olympics and becoming a professional swimmer. The title covers both her professional and personal life.; Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture. Through quotations from the individual profiled as well as from friends, supporters, and critics, readers learn how these men and women view themselves as well as how other regard them. Each book in this series includes sidebars, photographs, annotated bibliographies, timelines, and comprehensive indexes.

Scientists have been perfecting artificial eyes for several centuries. From the most basic versions where artificial eyes were painted and worn over the eyelid, to todays versions that make it virtually impossible to tell a person has lost their eye. Correlates with STEM instruction. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading. Correlations available on publisher's website.

One of the best ways to learn about other nations and other cultures is through their food; each book in the A Taste of Culture series explores the foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources of a different country or region.; Author Barbara Sheen examines the cuisine of Ghana and examines its relationship to the culture of the country. Everyday favorite foods are described as well as dishes that are prepared for special occasions. Sidebars feature engaging country information as well as a number of recipes with easy-to-follow directions.; One of the best ways to learn about other nations and other cultures is through their food. Each book in the A Taste of Culture series explores the foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources of a different country -- all presented through a delectable blend of geography, daily life, culture, and history. All volumes discuss ingredients that form the staples of cooking in a given country, the favorite dishes, the snacks and sweets, the traditional holiday meals, and the preparations and traditions associated with these foods. Full-color photographs, easy-to-follow recipes, fascinating facts, maps, a glossary, bibliography, and index enhance each book.

These books offer readers a means of understanding various ailments; clear, careful explanations offer insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how we cope with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.; In this addition to the Diseases and Disorders series, author Barbara Sheen provides an overview of cerebral palsy, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. A chapter on supportive therapies includes a comprehensive discussion of available therapeutic treatment options for those with cerebral palsy. Personal narratives and first-hand accounts and featured throughout the text.; All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations, annotated bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information.

One of the best ways to learn about other nations and other cultures is through their food; each book in the A Taste of Culture series explores the foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources of a different country or region.; ; One of the best ways to learn about other nations and other cultures is through their food. Each book in the A Taste of Culture series explores the foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources of a different country -- all presented through a delectable blend of geography, daily life, culture, and history. All volumes discuss ingredients that form the staples of cooking in a given country, the favorite dishes, the snacks and sweets, the traditional holiday meals, and the preparations and traditions associated with these foods. Full-color photographs, easy-to-follow recipes, fascinating facts, maps, a glossary, bibliography, and index enhance each book.