Books with author Kim Etingoff

For years, the space shuttle program has taken astronauts out of Earth’s orbit, allowing humans to explore space and learn more about the universe around us. The space shuttle program is one of the most important steps in the history of our quest to explore the universe. Learn the amazing triumphs and tragedies of the space shuttle program. Find out about the history of space exploration, from the earliest missions to the space shuttle’s retirement. Discover how scientists hope to travel to space in years to come.

Beyond our planet, far away from the Earth’s orbit, humans explore the stars using small spacecraft called space probes. These vehicles help scientists learn more about the vast universe around our small, blue planet. Learn the history behind the deep-space probes that travel the galaxy. Read about the amazing discoveries these probes have made over the years. Find out how scientists have explored the farthest reaches of our solar system using deep-space probes.

What can embarrassment, shame, and guilt teach you? These are all normal, human emotions. We've all felt them at one time or another. We feel embarrassment when we're uncomfortable about something we've done in front of other people. Shame is worse; it's what makes us feel like we are bad or worthless people. Guilt is the emotion we feel when we feel sorry that we did something specific, like telling a lie or hurting a friend. These emotions are no fun to feel—but they can help you understand both yourself and the world around you a little better. The more you learn about these feelings, the better you'll be able to handle life. Find out more inside this book!

For years, the space shuttle program has taken astronauts out of Earth's orbit, allowing humans to explore space and learn more about the universe around us. The space shuttle program is one of the most important steps in the history of our quest to explore the universe. Learn the amazing triumphs and tragedies of the space shuttle program. Find out about the history of space exploration, from the earliest missions to the space shuttle's retirement. Discover how scientists hope to travel to space in years to come.

Meth, speed, chalk, glass, yaba, ice. Whatever you call it, methamphetamine has become one of the most abused and dangerous drugs in the world. It can be made in home labs from easily obtained ingredients, and its use crosses economic and social barriers. Urban or rural communities, it doesn't matter. Methamphetamine is everywhere. In Methamphetamine: Unsafe Speed, you'll learn how methamphetamine was developed, how its use has spread, and how it is used for limited medical purposes. You'll also learn about methamphetamine abuse. Who becomes an abuser? What are the symptoms of meth abuse? How can addiction be overcome? What are the legal consequences of meth abuse? This book offers answers to all these questions.

People living in space is the kind of thing you might see in a science fiction movie—but today people really do live and work far above the Earth on the International Space Station.Learn the space station’s amazing story, including how nations around the world joined together to build it. Discover what it takes to live in space for months at a time!

The government has approved them. You don't need a prescription. You can get them at practically any supermarket. So obviously over-the-counter medications can't be dangerous, right? Wrong. When taken in ways other than directed, over-the-counter medications can be just as dangerous as many illegal drugs. And because there's a false sense of security about the medications—and because they are in almost everyone's home medicine cabinet—the abuse and misuse of over-the-counter medications are on the rise. Abusing Over-the-Counter Drugs: Illicit Uses for Everyday Drugs presents the facts about this alarming trend. You'll learn what drugs are most misused, the effects of misused over-the-counter medications, and what the government is doing to stem the problem. You will also find suggestions on how to get help to stop abusing over-the-counter medications.

In the last few decades, more and more people are going to college to further their education. It's hard to become a scientist, a professor, or a businessperson without getting some sort of college degree--but college isn't always necessary to achieve success. Some people are ready to enter the workforce right after high school. James Cameron was one of these people. The successful director has created some of Hollywood's biggest hits. From "Aliens" to "Avatar", from "Terminator" to "Titantic", Cameron has been making dreams--and nightmares--come to life on screen for decades. And what's most amazing about his story is that the famous filmmaker did it all without a college degree!

In the last few decades, more and more people are going to college to further their education. It's hard to become a scientist, a professor, or a businessperson without getting some sort of college degree--but college isn't always necessary to achieve success. Some people are ready to enter the workforce right after high school. Jennifer Aniston was one of these people. The world-famous actress has starred in television shows and movies, both big Hollywood hits and independent films. Since her breakout role on "Friends", Jennifer's been hugely successful in the world of acting. Few stars are as well known around the world as Jennifer Aniston. And what's most amazing about Jennifer's story is that the actress reached her goals without a college degree!

From the steaming jungles of the Amazon, to the ice-bound Arctic, the Sonora Desert, and the dark forests of the Appalachian Mountains—North, Central, and South America have their own unique varieties of vampires and shape-shifting man-beasts. A rich tradition of frightening myths and ghastly folk tales going back centuries before the Europeans came to the New World, blending with the folklore of newer immigrants, and rising like an eerie mist from the fertile mix of American cultures, our part of the world has no shortage of blood-drinking monsters and werewolves. Native Americans told tales of night-stalking corpses rising from their graves, the Ancient Aztecs with their blood-soaked cosmology left a legacy of terror tales to modern Mexico, and the howling of wolves (or is it the loup garou?) still pierces the bitter Quebec night.

In the last few decades, more and more people are going to college to further their education. It's hard to become a scientist, a professor, or a businessperson without getting some sort of college degree--but college isn't always necessary to achieve success. Some people are ready to enter the workforce right after high school. Harry Truman was one of these people. The 33rd President of the United States fought in World War I and then returned home to begin a career in business. Truman then became a judge, U.S. Senator, Vice President, and then President of the United States. From 1945 to 1953, Truman led the most powerful nation on Earth. And what's most amazing about his story is that Truman did it all without a college degree!

Greece's economy has struggled a lot in recent years, but it has a long, rich history to draw on to help solve its problems. Greece is known as the birthplace of democracy and the Olympics, among many other things. It has been a member of the EU since 1981. Today, the EU and Greece are working together to help solve this country's serious economic problems. Discover more about this exciting, modern nation!