Books with author Kevin Hillstrom

"Provides a comprehensive account of the origins of Islamic radicalism; the development of Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda into a deadly force; the horrible events of September 11; the post-9/11 investigations; and the legacy of the 9/11 attacks. Includes anarrative overview, biographies, primary sources, chronology, glossary, bibliography, and index"--Provided by publisher.

"Surveys the political events, social trends, and racial attitudes that contributed to a week-long outbreak of violence in Los Angeles in 1943 by white servicemen and civilians against young Mexican-American 'zoot suiters.' Includes a narrative overview,biographies, primary sources, chronology, glossary, bibliography, and index"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides an absorbing overview of Senator Joseph McCarthy and his anti-Communist "witch hunts" of the 1950s. Also explores the ways in which the McCarthy era shaped the trajectory of American politics and culture for decades to come. Includes a narrative overview, biographies, primary sources, chronology, glossary, bibliography, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Young people today are inundated with information but often lack the tools for understanding the complex issues that stir public debate; this series provides clear, balanced, and thoughtful examination of the hot-button issues of the day.; This new title in Lucent's Hot Topic series examines how various forms of marijuana have been used throughout history to treat various illnesses. It also discusses how marijuana works to heal various ailments in the present day. The title concludes by exa; Carefully crafted narrative, fully documented primary and secondary source quotations, informative sidebars, and study questions all provide excellent starting points for research and discussion. Full-color photographs, maps, and charts enhance volumes in

This series provides users with accessible information for evaluating the often conflicting and ever-changing issues surrounding nutrition and healthy living.; This new edition in Lucent’s Nutrition and Health series explores the history and current state of food regulation and safety in the United States. This title covers possible sources of food contamination, recent and historical outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, and various laws and U.S. agencies that attempt to ensure food safety. Multiple viewpoints are offered, with opinions from advocates for reforming the government’s food safety programs, supporters of the government’s programs, and people who say the U.S. food industry is among the safest in the world. Several scientists, researchers, and journalists are also quoted on various aspects of the issue.; Individual volumes focus on a specific health or nutrition-related topic, such as body image, diets and dieting, junk food, or vegetarianism. Each contains a topic overview, information about changing trends, up-to-date scientific analysis, and a look at controversies surrounding the featured subject. The narrative also contains personal anecdotes, informative sidebars, fact boxes, and statistics that help readers understand these topics and how they impact their bodies and their lives. Full-color photographs and detailed tables, charts, graphs and illustrations complement and enhance the text, while ancillary materials such as a glossary, a bibliography and a subject index provide useful tools for further research and discussion.

This new title in Lucent's Hot Topic series examines the development of methamphetamine from a legal drug used to treat various illnesses to a dangerous street drug. The title goes on to discuss the physical and mental toll the drug takes on addicts as we; Young people today are inundated with information but often lack the tools for understanding the complex issues that stir public debate; this series provides clear, balanced, and thoughtful examination of the hot-button issues of the day.; Carefully crafted narrative, fully documented primary and secondary source quotations, informative sidebars, and study questions all provide excellent starting points for research and discussion. Full-color photographs, maps, and charts enhance volumes in

This new title in Lucent's Hot Topic Series examines the development of methamphetamine from a legal drug used to treat various illnesses to a dangerous street drug. The title goes on to discuss the physical and mental toll the drug takes on addicts as well as family members. The book concludes with the laws being implemented to combat the meth industry and how people can kick meth addiction.•Carefully crafted narrative, fully documented primary and secondary source quotations, informative sidebars, and study questions all provide excellent starting points for research and discussion. • Full-color photographs, maps, and charts enhance volumes in this series.

This title in Lucent's Nutrition and Health series will focus on the how pollution impacts both human health as well as environmental health. The book discusses the types of pollution, increased awareness of pollution and the negative consequences it has; This series provides users with accessible information for evaluating the often conflicting and ever-changing issues surrounding nutrition and healthy living.