Books in Understanding Islam series

Uses the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to explore the historical, political, and religious origins of political violence, its effects on individuals, and what governments can do to stop it.

None

People own guns for hunting, protection, and target shooting; however, they are showing up more and more in the hands of people who should not have them. The connection between guns and violent crime, especially school violence, is examined in this title.

While extremely common, divorce creates many problems for children -- far more extensive than psychologists once thought. The process is explored from a young person's perspective; conflicting loyalties, drastic changes in living arrangements, and custody battles are three of the topics discussed.

Discusses the history of the Shia community in Iran, inclusing its rise to power during the Islamic Revolution and how it influences both political and daily life in the nation.

Discusses the history of nuclear warfare in Iran, including the possibilities of the country developing nuclear weapons and the reactions of the United States and the United Nations towards Iranian threats of nuclear proliferation.

Although it is one of the most difficult topics for people to talk about, death is a natural part of life. This title examines aspects of dying, from the aging process and clinical death, to funerals and grief.

Teens and younger children are looking for a place to belong and where they can feel needed--and in increasing numbers, they turn to gangs. Gang violence, joining a gang, and the ways communities are fighting back are issues that are explored here.

Surveys the history, symptoms, causes, and treatment of diabetes and profiles Nicole Johnson, Miss America 1999, who has juvenile diabetes and wears an insulin pump.

Describes what it is like to be blind, discusses causes and means of prevention, and clears up misconceptions about blindness

Discusses the heart, how it works, and the diseases that can attack it, as well as how to prevent them, detect them, and treat them.

Describes the causes and symptoms of common allergies, shares brief case histories, and tells how people have adjusted to their allergies