Books in Issues series

Provides information and advice for young adults on sex-related issues, including sexual readiness, sexual and gender identity, contraception and pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and sex education.

"Describes difficulties facing teens today concerning anger, misunderstandings, and tempers"--

What causes the problem of obesity? Possible solutions are discussed including diets, exercise, and surgery. The benefits and dangers of each method, stressing the importance of moderation and a healthy lifestyle, along with future possibilities for helping people become more successful at controlling their weight are also included.

"Describes issues facing students today, and ways to help and treat problems"--

Describes the harmful effects of the many illegal substances being used in the United States and offers way to steer clear of drugs and to seek help if needed.

"Discusses problems and difficulties facing those who are being abused including ways to help"--

Discusses the problem of violence in schools, citing cases of shootings at Columbine High School and others, and suggests possible reasons for these incidents as well as some of the ways schools have reacted to them.

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Discusses the different types of hate groups, the people they attract, how they are run, investigating and prosecuting hate crimes, and ways to reduce the atttitudes that encourage such organizations.

Examines the causes and symptoms of depression as it relates to people under the age of eighteen while explaining how to determine a "bad day" from a clinical case.

Discusses various eating disorders, with an emphasis on anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and tells the stories of people who have suffered from them

Describes different kinds of sexually transmitted diseases, including gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and AIDS, explaining how they are transmitted, how they manifest themselves, and how they can be avoided or treated