Bridey Heing

For many, the gig economy is part of everyday life. It affects how our food and groceries are delivered, our transportation options, and where we stay when we travel. But while apps like Uber tend to receive the most attention, this shift in the labor market manifests in many different ways. Essentially, it applies to anyone who forgoes traditional full-time employment for temporary or contract-based work. Your readers will experience a wide range...

The Western Hemisphere, spanning from the Americas to Eastern Europe, consists of many cultures, some of which have attempted to claim dominance at various points in history. The history of the Western Hemisphere is, thus, also a history of colonialism and imperialism. In this book, readers will examine the history of these cultures and their relationships from the dawn of modern history until today through project-based learning. Students can model...

The Phoenicians were known as intrepid sailors, and their skillful navigation and shipbuilding led to trade routes that brought them glory and economic power. This book investigates the ways that technology helped to form trade partnerships between cultures, which ultimately resulted in the transmission of art, new economic systems, and more.

Terror groups' recruitment efforts center on vulnerable, impressionable populations, which make teens a common target. This book helps readers understand why and how teens join terrorist organizations like ISIS and the Lord's Resistance Army by providing specific case studies. The book also explains the geopolitical circumstances that have given rise to terrorist groups themselves and promotes critical thinking about what drives young people to engage...

Many students first encounter the Middle East as a region embroiled in conflict. This text seeks to enrich students' understanding of the geography and political history of the Middle East on a per-country basis. Past and contemporary conflicts are examined with nuance and students are provided with profiles of important figures in each country in the region.

Unlike natural disasters, which happen because of the earth's natural geological processes, environmental catastrophes are devastating events that occur due to humanity's impact on the environment. These can include nuclear bombings, oil spills, and more

The Drug Enforcement Administration was created by President Richard Nixon in 1973 as a way to centralize drug control efforts. Since then, it has become a powerful agency that plays a part not just in enforcing drug laws, but in monitoring and targeting those who funnel drugs to the United States from overseas. Unfortunately, it has also been involved in significant controversies. This book looks at how this essential agency developed, the role it...

When considering the damage caused by the hard power of military intervention, soft power comes across as an appealing alternative. Soft power depends on diplomatically appealing to others to gain favor and influence rather than using coercive force, offering a more peaceful means of engaging in international relations. However, whether soft power is as effective as hard power and how it can be achieved is a source of debate. Through the diverse perspectives...

In 1942, a small group formed at the University of Munich to fight the Nazis through nonviolent means. The White Rose movement, as the group came to be known, distributed leaflets that urged their fellow Germans to question Nazi actions and join the resistance. This book traces the group's efforts, and honors the members of the group who paid the ultimate price for their activism.

Marijuana is very much a part of popular culture and medical marijuana has been legalized across several U.S. states. However, marijuana can also have negative consequences, including legal ramifications and addiction. This book illustrates how marijuana