Books with author Theresa Desmond

Two determined beavers move into a rocky area far inside the Canadian woods, and over the course of three generations, their work results in the formation of a deep blue pond

Provides a view of the problems brought about by street gangs, the reasons why young people join them, and what is being done to combat the rise of gangs and gang-related violence in our society.

Examines the problems that can occur in determining a balance between the actions of police in apprehending criminals and the rights of individual citizens.

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Introduces the problem of the abuse of both illegal and legal drugs, and discusses the various stages of the war on drugs, drugs and sports, the question of legalization, and the principal drugs of abuse

Discusses the issues surrounding medical ethics, including abortion, surrogate motherhood, AIDS, transplants, and terminal illness

Discusses the issues surrounding capital punishment, including the questions of whether it works as a deterrent and whether it should be allowed at all

Discusses the different kinds of diabetes, symptoms and proper treatment, and medical complications connected with this lifetime disease