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Examines how civilizations have viewed the universe throughout history and profiles men and women who have helped advance humans' understanding of the universe and the impact it has on life on Earth.

Discusses Internet addiction and online gaming, examining what addiction is, the different types of online addictions, potential consequences and other dangers, and more.

An exploration of genetic engineering that examines DNA, RNA, and proteins; and discusses structures, behaviors, and how chemistry and physics allow organic molecules to build tissues, organs, and organisms.

Examines the scientific processes that create climate and weather and looks at their impact on human life, discussing weather extremes, air masses and weather patterns, climate change, the Earth and sun, and cyclones, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Includes cumulative indexes, sidebars, illustrations, and glossaries.

Discusses the many states of matter, including plasma, black holes, dark matter, and dark energy.

Provides an overview of liquid matter, discussing the characteristics and properties of important liquids such as water, blood, and oil, describes the impact of liquids on relevant societal issues, and provides information on other related topics.

Examines the characteristics and properties of several gases, including air, hydrogen, helium, and nitrogen, and discusses the role gaseous matter plays in the universe.

Provides an introduction to the basic characteristics and properties of solid matter, reviews the history of scientific discovery regarding solid matter, and looks at types of solid matter and their use.

Discusses intellectual achievements and technical developments related to the scientific interpretation of substance, covering atomic nucleus, electromagnetism, nontechnology, the periodic table, and more.

"Diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. And trichotillomania (that's pulling out your own hair). And then generalized anxiety disorder. And then panic disorder . . . [This book relates] Sophie's personal journey from despair to diagnosis and treatment, and what she experienced along the way"--Provided by publisher.