Carla Mooney
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Infectious diseases are one of the leading causes of death around the world. According to the WHO, three of the top 10 causes of death worldwide in 2019 were infectious diseases. These diseases are caused by microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Some infectious diseases spread by person-to-person contact, while others spread through contaminated food or water or by contact with an infectious insect or animal. Public health...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"In a few short years, e-cigarettes have exploded in popularity, especially among teens. These devices often pack a strong punch of a highly addictive drug called nicotine and many who vape will become addicted. [This book] presents a realistic picture of addiction, the effects of addiction on peoples lives, and how addiction can be overcome." -- Amazon.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
"Fake news is not new but, thanks to the Internet and social media, it is spreading faster and farther than ever before. Fabricated stories are creating doubt and confusion and easing the way for the manipulation of public opinion. In some cases, websites and news articles are designed to confuse people into thinking that they are looking at trusted sources and factual stories. In other cases, the label "fake news" serves as a tool for discrediting...
Author
Pub. Date
c2016.
Description
This volume examines what anxiety disorder is, what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how or whether it can be treated or cured. Anxiety disorders are a category of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear, where anxiety is a worry about future events and fear is a reaction to current events. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a racing heart and shakiness.