Kamberg, Mary-Lane

"Snipers: skilled, cautious, and keen-eyed shooters who hide and wait for their assigned targets to appear. For a sniper, staying out of view--whether within some bushes or peeking over a rooftop--is job one. But snipers don't stay hidden for readers of this engrossing book, which pulls back the cover and the camouflage, providing a detailed and inside look at the training, the tools, and the history of how a select few get to be top guns in the U.S. military"--Provided by the publisher.

For nearly a century, big-screen tales of zombies have fascinated viewers, shambling their way from horror films to action thrillers and comedies. In recent years, there have even been news reports of real zombie-like behavior. But few know the truth behind Haitian folklore’s biggest contribution to global imagination. These pages get to the bottom of the origins of the zombie legend and its changes and development over time. The possible sources of (3z(Bzombification,(3y (Bincluding tropical drugs and poisons, are examined, and real stories of zombies are debunked. Real or not, zombies have invaded pop culture and there’s no escape.

Profiles the life and achievements of cosmologist Stephen William Hawking, one of the world's greatest science writers, whose notable accomplishments were achieved in spite of disabilities caused by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Explores the history of affirmative action, legislation, programs, policies, and plans put in place to improve the education or employment opportunities for minorities and women.

An introduction to Kawasaki motorcycles.

Explores the process of making decisions and how good decisions are essential to a successful business.

Provides writing advice, ideas, and activities to inspire teenage and younger writers that covers stories, letters, poetry, book reviews, news articles, and more; and features step-by-step instructions for writing prompts and exercises, poetry forms, and more.