Bøger af Stefan Kiesbye

The Internet is a tremendous tool for education, but it also has its dark side. We can tell teens to be careful, but new threats evolve out of this flexible medium every day. Present your readers with essential information on the crime elements of the Internet. This book expertly explores sexual offenses, cyberbullying, online gambling, and other manifestations of illegal activity conducted on the Internet.

This volume explores the issues surrounding anorexia, a serious eating disorder affecting up to one percent of girls and women in the United States. Essays discuss the roles of sociocultural influences and genetics in causing anorexia; a possible connection to Asperger syndrome; the effectiveness of internet-based treatment programs; and the potential danger of pro-anorexia websites.

Running from Alaska's North Slope to Calgary, Canada, the Alaska Gas Pipeline is expected to provide a steady supply of gas and make the United States more energy independent. What are costs to the environment? Will migratory patterns be altered to the point where species die off? Is the focus on natural gas as a clean alternative to oil misguided? This anthology tackles these questions and other relevant concerns in accessible essays. Readers will learn about the science and the politics behind the energy revolution, and efforts to extract minerals from the North Slope.

This edition explores the health and environmental problems posed by hazardous waste contamination and disposal. Readers are presented with a variety of viewpoints on questions pertaining to nuclear and toxic waste such as, what hazardous materials are, what the current public policy regarding hazardous waste is, and what sectors should bear responsibility for hazardous waste disposal. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

The Child Pornography Prevention Act of 1966 was the first federal law enacted to ban the virtual exploitation and sexual abuse of children. However, with the expanse of technology, new challenges arise in combatting these abuses. Editor Stefan Kiesbye assembled fourteen essays that explore the various difficulties internet services, the IT industry, law enforcement, and legislation face in tackling and ending child pornography.

This timely volume explores the origins of the Occupy Movement and the goals of the Occupy Movement. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

Explores whether the MLDA has been effective, efforts to lower the MLDA, impact of MLDA on the safety of women, and legal drinking age outside the US.

Explores the issue of polygamy from various angles.

This book examines the topic of distracted driving by presenting memorable essays that will hopefully leave an impression on young drivers. Readers explore the seriousness of the distracted driving problem in the United States, the impact of cell phone use and texting on driving effectiveness, and other potential driving distractions, such as pets, children, navigation systems, and eating.

This edition offers readers a variety of articles that address the topic of cyberpredators. Essays and articles explore the dangers of online sexual exploitation, privacy concerns and predator panic, the dangers of cyberbullying and cyberstalking, and concerns related to online dating sites. One essay may even surprise readers, that men are increasingly becoming the targets of cyberstalkers.

"DNA Databases: Society Will Benefit from Sharing Information in DNA Databases; Biometric Identification and DNA Databases Are Dangerous to the Public; DNA Databases Help in the Fight Against Crime; Gaps in DNA Databases Prevent Police from Solving Crimes; State DNA Databases Help Solving Crimes; Fighting Crime with DNA Samples Comes With Great Risks; DNA Privacy Violations Are a Serious Problem; Mathematical Tools Will Protect DNA Privacy; DNA Databases Harm Children and Crime Victims; Police Violate Citizens' Rights to Obtain DNA Samples; DNA Databases Can Help Find Missing Persons and Identify Human Remains; Familial DNA Searches Might Harm Innocent People; DNA Databases Can Help Determine a Persons' Identity; DNA Databases Might Lead to Mass Surveillance and Identity Fraud; DNA Databases Can Help in Fight Against Animal Cruelty"--

Presented here is a collection of essays on a variety of issues surrounding drunk driving, discussing such topics as the impact of drunk-driving laws, the effectiveness of sobriety checkpoints, and the value of designated drivers and mass transit.

"Identity Theft: Identity Theft Is a Growing Danger; Identity Theft Has Been Exaggerated; Medical Identity Theft Is a Major Threat; Medical Identity Theft Endangers Insurers and Insured; Avatars Might Keep Private Information Safe Online; Social Media Give Rise to New Forms of Identity Theft; Identity Theft Is Sometimes Linked to Illegal Immigrants; Identity Theft Laws Have Been Abused to Prosecute Illegal Immigrants; Children Are Targeted for Identity Theft; Biometrics Are Viable Tools to Combat Identity Theft; Biometrics Help With Authentication But Pose New Risks; New Products May Help Combat Wireless Identity Theft; Home Equity Lines of Credit Are Targets for Thieves; Gas Stations and Convenience Stores Are Targets for Thieves; Identity Theft Can Lead to Lawsuits Against Victims"--

The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to future research.

In this moving coming-of-age novel set in the 1980's, award-winning author Stefan Kiesbye tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy and his older sister, who grow up in Michigan's storied Upper Peninsula, in a town that has been left off the map. Once no more than a small outcropping of stone in the middle of Lake Superior, it now lives its second incarnation away from curious eyes, a lost island, a haunted place where fairy tales and creatures of legends can still exist. In an atmosphere of neighborly distrust, jealousy, and neglect, the boy and his older sister, Katia, chart their own course without guidance, oversight, or protection. The progressive dissolution of their family makes them discover the ugly secrets at the foundation of their own lives in this forgotten place, where you don't have to sleep to have nightmares. No Sound to Break, No Moment Clear is a novel about what is lost, what is found, and the challenges that, for better or worse, make us who we are.

Despite a goal to separate church and state, peoples' religious beliefs always find a way into political discussion. This collection of essays gives readers a thorough understanding of how religion impacts politics. Essays debate whether Christian fundamentalism is ruining American freedom, whether pastors should be allowed to endorse candidates, and whether religion can bring peace and justice.

Is Iran a global security threat? Has their government interfered with American efforts to establish democracy in Iraq? Is Iran's nuclear program a threat to Israel? Is diplomacy or military force the best way to deal with Iran? Experts weigh in on this thorny topic by interpreting key ideas and details. Readers benefit from nuanced arguments from conflicting perspectives that add much-needed context to current events.

Should couples be required to obtain a license before having children? Would mandated parenting licenses infringe on parental rights? Do men have the right to refuse parenthood? To what degree do mentally disabled people face biases in parenting rights? This informative anthology tackles issues related to parenthood. Diverse voices offer various perspectives on these contentious issues, allowing readers to gain insight into the nuances of this complicated topic.

The United States has been involved in Afghanistan since 2001. How should the United States proceed in its mission to help Afghanistan? Should NATO help Afghanistan and its neighbors cooperate? Or should NATO commit to an indefinite future in the region? Should the United States involve Pakistan? Should American troops promote grassroots support at the local level? Should NATO forces withdraw immediately? This anthology interprets these questions about the ongoing commitment in Afghanistan. Readers gain a nuanced perspective straight from the experts active in the conversation.

Is staying active the key to weight loss and maintenance? Should the government play a role in food regulation in order to combat childhood obesity? Should education play a greater role in informing students about health and dietary habits? Features from the New York Post, the Weight-Control information Network, and Men's Health Advisor weigh in on the various aspects surrounding obesity. Readers are presented with a diverse series of opinions on the public health issue.

For many teenagers, the demands of modern life can seem taxing and overwhelming. Part-time employment, volunteer opportunities, extracurricular activities, sports, and social obligations, young adults often feel pressured to juggle a wide net of obligations. Schools, college recruiters, and society seem to reinforce that a busy teen is a successful teen. Is this true? To what degree? This book discusses the various drawbacks and benefits of challenging schedules, including discussions of sports, academics, and employment.

"e;Some towns change with the times while others seem to fall through the cracks, entering an oddly timeless domain. The latter is the case with Strathleven, in which the rituals and darkness of the past seem always to be glimmering just below the surface of a seemingly normal shell. Wonderfully controlled and with a very deft, beautifully done tone, Knives, Forks, Scissors, Flames is the sort of thing that might happen if The Wicker Man had been cross-pollinated with one of Friedrich Durrenmatt's detective novels."e;--Brian Evenson, author of A Collapse of Horses"e;No contemporary writer's work scares me more than Kiesbye's. Knives, Forks, Scissors, Flames is gothic and whatever the opposite of pastoral is rendered in his signature spare, whittled-to-the-bone style."e;--Jeff Parker, author of Where Bears Roam the Streets "e;Kiesbye is the inventor of the modern German gothic novel."e;--Elmar Krekeler, Die Welt"e;In Strathleven, a village near Lbeck, mysterious events occur. The newly arrived Benno and his family are faced with the corpse of an unknown woman, superstition, vicious sermons and isolation. A modern gothic novel: quirky, very readable and interesting from the first page to the last."e;--Peter Peterknecht, Deutschlandradio Kultur"e;Ancient pagan Germanic myths and customs pervade the history of Stratleven and its inhabitants. Nothing seems to follow the simple course of events, but old and savage rules; the only apparent escape is to commit new acts of violence."e;--Magdalene Geisler, der FreitagMoving from Berlin to Strathleven, a picture-perfect village on the Baltic Coast, was supposed to be a new beginning for Benno, his wife Carolin, and their six-year-old son, Tim, who is suffering from a mysterious illness. However, shortly after arriving in the country, Benno finds the corpse of a young woman in the woods, and when no one in the village admits to having known her, Benno initiates his own investigation. He digs deep into Strathleven's superstitions and ritualistic past to recover the history of the murdered woman, yet will he be able to save his marriage and the lives of his wife and son?Stefan Kiesbye is the author of four novels, Next Door Lived a Girl; Your House Is on Fire, Your Children All Gone; Fluchtpunkt Los Angeles; and The Staked Plains. He lives with his wife Sanaz and three dogs in the North Bay Area and teaches creative writing at Sonoma State University.