Social Issues category: 20415 books

Transform your relationship with food, once and for all. Written by a family therapist and eating disorder specialist, this skills-based workbook will give you the tools you need to manage your emotions and find the comfort and sweetness you truly seek in life—without overeating! If you struggle...

For centuries, organized religion has been one of the main forces of prejudice and rejection of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. But the fact is, not all religious traditions are unfriendly to LGBT people, and some old ways of reading the Bible are being re-examined in new and...

Suicide is the third-leading cause of death among adolescents in the United States; in a recent study by the Gallup Youth Survey, 47 percent of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 said they know someone who has tried to take their own lives. This volume examines the cause of teenage suicide and explores such issues as teens and guns as well as suicide rates among minorities.

     Have you ever been the new kid in school? How scary it is with no friends, not sure where to go or what to do. Friendship is so important, no matter what our age. A true friend is always there for you with respect, help and hope. Everyone needs friends, and everyone needs to make friends!    ...

I am Enny Bear; I have Autism is a book about Enny Bear's Autism and how he reacts to people, things and activities, he explains what can set him off and how he feels about things that happen to him. Our hope is that Enny Bear's story will help bring Autism Awareness to the world; although Autism...

Survival is a range of edgy fiction aimed at teenagers with a low reading age. Each story features strong characters and uses simple, crisp language to keep readers engaged. All of the stories cover important contemporary and topical issues such as bullying, binge drinking, gambling, sex, drugs and...

From tiny stages in art house theaters to Oscar-winning big-screen performances, more and more people are tuning in to see gay characters represented in new diverse and intriguing ways. And as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) characters become more common in mainstream entertainment,...

Revised classic provides a humor-filled take on a sickening subject—homework—updated to address modern issues such as technology. Homework can be horrible! But homework isn’t going anywhere, and kids need to learn to do it—without throwing up. This updated classic provides specific...

Body image is a pervasive preoccupation for almost all teens. Nearly every teen has dealt with issues of height, weight, skin, and other features. And many teens have undertaken diets, engaged in body building programs, or resorted to surgery to alter their appearances. In Body Image and Appearance:...

Drug and alcohol abuse can have a devastating effect on friendships and families. In this compelling book, young adults offer true-life tales that detail the price of addiction. Many of these first-person accounts highlight the fallout from a loved one's substance abuse issues, such as estrangement,...

For a teen diagnosed with a learning disability or difference, schoolwork can be an enormous challenge. The first-person accounts in this compelling book offer real-life stories about struggling with attention-deficit disorder, dyslexia, Asperger's, and other issues. Whether searching for a school...

The teenage years are a period of enormous growth and change, and maintaining a positive self-image during this tumultuous time can be a challenge. In this thoughtful book, young adults will read real stories of teens dealing with issues such as the stinging criticism of their peers, stage fright,...

‘Lost Lucy’ is a story for the 4 to 7 year old child that tells about a careless girl who is very forgetful. She forgets to do things which are dangerous. She forgets to do things which are unhygienic. She forgets to do things which are inconsiderate. She forgets to do things which are rude and...

Do you know there are over 300,000 registered sexual predators and hundreds of thousands of unregistered sexual predators with Internet access? And that your child may be chatting online with one or more of the sexual predators daily? Professor Gulu’s CHILDREN IN THE CHAT ROOM is a suspenseful tale...