Peggy J Parks

"This book explores the Black Lives Matter movement that was launched in 2013 to address civil rights issues against African American citizens, and its appeal for equality and fair treatment of black citizens by law enforcement and by society as a whole. It covers the divide between black citizens and the police, the formation of the movement, its detractors, law enforcement accountability, and improving policing and strengthening relationships."...

In Italy, family is everything; kids are loved and nurtured, but they are also expected to be respectful. And as much as they enjoy spending time with family, Italian kids also like being with friends. When Italians gather, whether young or old, they are likely to be friendly, boisterous, animated and loud. Featured is an overview of the country, as well as insights into how Italy s youth experience home and family, education and work, social life,...

"Although sexual harassment has been a known problem for a very long time, the prevalence was mostly based on educated guesses, rather than actual research. But #MeToo helped change that, serving as a catalyst for more groups to start collecting information. Along with the fear of losing their jobs, the likelihood of co-worker retaliation often stops people from reporting sexual harassment"--

Provides facts about heroin addiction, including the severity of the problem, the health risks involved, and how it can be overcome.

People who are passionate about fashion are, by nature, also creative. And they have many career choices that combine those qualities, such as fashion designer, fashion illustrator, retail buyer, and stylist, just to name a few. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed, along with insight from industry experts.

Introduces online social networks, examines the dangers associated with them, and discusses if additional regulations should be imposed.