Books in Issues in Focus Today series

Do you know how to join a newsgroup or post a message on a board? And what in the world is a blog? With the development of the Internet and the World Wide Web, people have a world of new ways to communicate. Author Jan Burns shows readers how to find and evaluate information, how to meet new people on the Internet, and how to stay in touch and share ideas. The book emphasizes using good judgment and staying safe on the Internet.

AIDSacquired immunodeficiency syndromerefers to a group of symptoms that result from infection with the human immunodeficiency virus. The virus attacks the immune system, taking away the bodys ability to protect itself. Since the early 1980s, AIDS has killed millions of people. Author Maurene Hinds explains how this disease first emerged and the devastation it has caused. She discusses ways to prevent and treat HIV and AIDS, and she looks at the possible future course of the illness as well as its impact on our world.

Are immigrants really welcome in the United States? This book examines the history of immigration in the U.S., explains the different arguments in the current controversy, and looks at possible directions for the future. Includes full color photographs and illustrations, chapter notes, glossary, further reading list, Internet addresses and index. 112 pages.