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Charlotte and her family have always been the only inhabitants on Levay Island, a popular tourist spot. But the island has been closed to the public since Charlotte's freak accident on the cliffs. Her recovery isn't going well - she hardly has any...

Am I pregnant? This question shatters the peace of seventeen-year-old Brooke Palinder's life one Monday morning when she realizes her period is late. Although shaken, she is determined to hide her feelings and go about her daily routine as though nothing...

Becky Lawrence lives in a small Indiana town where nothing much ever happens. Padding her college applications with good grades and volunteer work -- while also managing the boys' basketball team and playing in the school band -- is her main focus, so...

It's the summer before grade twelve, and sixteen-year-old Noah Greene is in the relationship of a lifetime with his brilliant and book-smart girlfriend, Miranda Owens. But when Miranda overhears his private conversation with another girl, what he says...

Take a trip aboard Hotelitor: the finest hospitality craft in its colony, equipped with jet feet, a hyperspace engine, and single, double, and adjoining rooms. When a giant alien attacks the ship, Hotelitor's surviving guests and staff find themselves...

There are more than 3 million U.S. cases per year of the flu. It is an extremely common infection that can be deadly, especially in high-risk groups. While proper hygiene is to cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, people don't always do that,...

It was a courtroom drama that changed forever the way the world judges and punishes crimes against humanity. The 1945-1946 Nuremberg trials were an unprecedented effort to bring to justice the worst criminals in history, the Nazi German leaders who...

Homicide detectives tend to be some of the most committed officers in any police agency. This book provides insight into the work of homicide investigators, and details the tools and investigative methods they utilize to uncover evidence and make charges...

Forensic anthropology involves applying skeletal analysis and techniques in archaeology to solving criminal cases. This book unveils the tools and techniques used by forensic anthropologists. Students will learn how cutting edge forensic science can...

Los Angeles, 1943. It's the era of the Zoot Suit Riots, and Flaca and Cuata have a problem. It's bigger than being grounded by their strict mother. It's bigger than tensions with the soldiers stationed nearby. And it's shaped like a five-foot-tall...

"Beautifully drawn, great facial expressions, great humor and mystery and fun, all the things you want an adventure fantasy comic to be!" --Kate Beaton The life of Henrietta Achilles is about to change. After years of living as an orphan, she receives a...

In the past, being a "difficult bitch" was bad. Girls weren't supposed to call people out for their BS, stand up for themselves, or do their own thing......not anymore! This book embraces the insult with irreverent humor, encouraging readers to be...

In the past, being a "difficult bitch" was bad. Girls weren't supposed to call people out for their BS, stand up for themselves, or do their own thing......not anymore! This book embraces the insult with irreverent humor, encouraging readers to be...

The recent sharp rise in school shootings in the United States has kept the gun control debate going. However, for many people, it is an emotional topic, making much of the information that people hear in the media or from friends and family members...

Gangs have both worried and fascinated Americans for many years, but gangs are not a uniquely American problem; they can be found all over the world, from Sweden to Japan. Most of what people learn about gangs through movies and television does not...

The international war on terror has been the focus of news reports for decades, but the information presented by the media can be confusing to people with little background on the subject. Readers explore the history of modern terrorism, various...

Physical health problems such as a broken arm or the flu have visible symptoms, but disorders that affect the brain are generally invisible. This contributes to persistent myths and misinformation about learning disorders, eating disorders, mood...

Fear is a natural human response that developed to help people survive, but it can be more of a hindrance than a help. A phobia is a fear of something that is not inherently harmful that interferes with a person's daily life. These fears are explained...

It's confusing and scary when someone seems to be choosing not to eat, but what's at work inside them is more than a decision. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions, and those with anorexia and bulimia need help and compassion, not tough...

Although medical experts know people need sleep to remain healthy, many of the mechanics of sleep remain a mystery, which can make it difficult to diagnose and treat sleep disorders. Through informative main text, annotated quotes, detailed charts, and...

Drug addiction and substance use disorders affect millions worldwide. This essential guide to a growing problem helps readers gain a deeper understanding of how people can become addicted to drugs and the dangerous effects of drug and alcohol abuse...

Personality disorders are so widely misunderstood that most people who live with them never receive help. This book explores the age-old question of "What is 'normal'?" to help young adults understand where the line is drawn between healthy and...

Although learning disabilities are believed to affect a significant number of children, not all of those children receive an actual diagnosis. While school officials, teachers, and parents continue to improve education for these children, the general...

Even with the vast amount of medical research available in the 21st century, some diseases are not well understood. New research frequently renders old information obsolete, making it difficult for the general public to remain informed about health...

Illness is frequently stigmatized, especially in Western society. When someone is sick, they may feel as though no one wants to hear about it, especially in the case of mental illnesses. However, this culture of silence contributes to persistent myths...

Rape culture, racism, climate change, fake news, and more are important topics that are debated every day, and the results of these debates have very real effects on the lives of people around the world. However, the topics are complex, and news stories...

Art is a topic that encompasses work of masters such as Leonardo da Vinci and Claude Monet as well as the work of graffiti artists and graphic designers. Readers explore these and other varied examples through this fresh and fascinating look at...

Rape culture, racism, climate change, fake news, and more are important topics that are debated every day, and the results of these debates have very real effects on the lives of people around the world. However, the topics are complex, and news stories...

Since the rise of globalism in the post-Cold War era, neoliberalism and free trade have generally characterized politics in democratic nations. However, in recent years, nationalism has been on the rise in countries around the world, including the United...

Although hunting and conservation may appear to be at odds, the truth is that many great conservation efforts have been propelled by hunters. For example, the U.S. National Park System was created in large part to the efforts of hunters. So how does...

Although hunting and conservation may appear to be at odds, the truth is that many great conservation efforts have been propelled by hunters. For example, the U.S. National Park System was created in large part to the efforts of hunters. So how does...

The United States boasts the highest incarceration rate in the entire world. Perhaps not coincidentally, mass incarceration has been a financial boon to the private prison industry. Privatization of prisons is seen by some as a solution to state...

The United States boasts the highest incarceration rate in the entire world. Perhaps not coincidentally, mass incarceration has been a financial boon to the private prison industry. Privatization of prisons is seen by some as a solution to state...

Since 2016, the United States has experienced an average of nearly one mass shooting per day. Is this the new normal, or can something be done to prevent these slaughters? America seems divided about how to stop mass shootings. While some point to...

Since 2016, the United States has experienced an average of nearly one mass shooting per day. Is this the new normal, or can something be done to prevent these slaughters? America seems divided about how to stop mass shootings. While some point to...

The establishment and evolution of political parties in the United States can be more than a little confusing to today's students. This anthology of essays offers a diverse array of perspectives that explore America's political parties. What purpose do...

The establishment and evolution of political parties in the United States can be more than a little confusing to today's students. This anthology of essays offers a diverse array of perspectives that explore America's political parties. What purpose do...

First introduced more than 40 years ago, Opposing Viewpoints still sets the standard for current-issue studies. With almost 300 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source of current-issue...

Inspired by the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, this series promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Extremely user-friendly and accessible, it offers a wealth of information at a lower reading level in a bright, engaging...

As technology makes the world more accessible, students need exposure to social, political, environmental, and health issues of global significance. Each anthology delivers contemporary views on the featured issue with much of the material reflecting...