Richard Spilsbury

Depression, a medical disorder distinct from sadness or grief, affects people around the world of all ages, though many of them are not diagnosed or do not receive adequate treatment. This book explains the symptoms of depression, how it can vary across individuals, how to diagnose it, and ways to treat it and cope with it. The genetic risk factors of depression are explored, including how genetic therapy may help people with depression in the future....

First identified in the nineteenth century, Down syndrome is one of the most recognizable genetic disorders, marked by characteristic facial features and mild to moderate intellectual disability. Since scientists discovered in the 1950s that people with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome 21, there has been much more research into the disorder, how to screen for it, and how to treat individuals who have it. This informative book covers...

"Get an up-close look at a variety of things that help police solve crimes"--Provided by publisher.

"Read about weird and unusual bugs, and see close up images of them"--Provided by publisher.

"A beginners look at the states of matter for third and fourth grades"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the development of automotive design from the Model T Ford and the Duesenberg J to the Toyota Prius and the Bugatti Veyron, profiles noted designers, and discusses the design process and possible future developments.