This book explains the history, structure, characteristics, uses, and different compounds of the boron elements.

Overtoun Bridge in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone! series explores the creepy story of the Overtoun Bridge--from history to speculation to scientific explanation. This book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes wild facts (almost too strange to believe!) hold the readers' interest. A table of contents,...

The disappearance of his sister has filled prosecuting attorney Matthew Murray with guilt over their estrangement. Then she's found dead and special agent Grace Reed's inquiries expose a politically influential family. Joining Grace in her investigation, Matthew must choose between his political ambitions and his desire for justice. But Grace's fearlessness and resistance to intimidation inspire admiration -- and more -- in Matthew.

"Someone inside Eagle Mountain Search and Rescue is sabotaging the unit's rescues. Now temporary SAR leader Carrie Andrews and nurse Danny Irwin must investigate while saving lives. But with every call for help a possible trap, can this single mother and charming heartbreaker trust each other before it's too late?" --

Examines twenty occupations in law and criminology, including courts and court administration, law enforcement and investigation, computer security, and more.

"Whether you want to be a theater tech on Broadway or at a regional theater, in Vegas or for a ballet company, this book has everything you need to know to pursue your dream. Learn the specifics of more than twenty different careers from the perspectives of successful theater artists. Chapters focus on specialties that have been around for decades as well as those still emerging in the field." "Careers in Technical Theater contains detailed information...

"... American Apartheid offers the most comprehensive and compelling account of the issues and threats that Native Americans face today, as well as their heroic battle to overcome them. Stephanie Woodard details the ways in which the government curtails Native voting rights, which, in turn, keeps tribal members from participating in policy-making surrounding education, employment, rural transportation, infrastructure projects, and other critical issues...