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Being left-handed means choosing what's right. Matt Reynolds thought he was ordinary. But on the day he turns sixteen, he learns he's part of a select group of left handers, called sinisters, chosen to protect the world from evil. When Matt reluctantly agrees to join the fight, he's given a task: find out what one of the most powerful businessmen in Matt's hometown is doing, and stop him. With the help of a few new friends, Matt begins to unravel the man's secrets, but it only leads to more questions. What's going on behind the doors of the man's office? Is he even the bad guy here? And...

Every human body is composed of millions of microscopic cells, each one functioning in an interdependent network that allows us to survive. The inside of the cell is a complex machine designed to produce energy, make proteins with a wide variety of functions, and create new cells. Though the cells are tiny, they're critical to life. The human cell is fascinating in its complexity and ability to work in tandem with other cells. Understanding the function of cells goes a long way toward understanding how the human body works. This book is a brief introduction to the human cell. It's written for...

Viruses are everywhere. When we get a cold or the flu, it's caused by a viral infection. SARS, Ebola, and shingles are all caused by viruses. But what are viruses anyway? And what can we do to stop them? Viruses have a special status in the world of medicine because, unlike bacteria and fungi that infect us, viruses are not alive. This makes preventing viruses a challenge. This book provides an introduction to the most common viruses with details on how they infect us, how they spread, and what we can do about them. Have you ever wondered why you're immune to the chicken pox with one...