Books published by publisher Erickson Press

Internet sex predators have fast become a growing threat to children and teens online. At social networks and in chat rooms, young people are enticed into relationships that may move into the real world and lead to sexual exploitation, abuse, or worse. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, too many kids continue to be easy and trusting targets. This book examines the tactics of the predators, the real-life experiences of young victims, the stings that catch online predators, and the ways in which people can protect themselves in today's virtual world.

There is no issues that is as controversial today as illegal immigration. Many believe illegal immigrants are criminals who have no right to remain in the United States. Others maintain that the immigrants are just trying to support their families. This book examines the various viewpoints of Americans, the difficulties in coming to America illegally, and weighs the dangers and the economic advantages of illegal immigrants.

In the past few years gas prices have been going up and down with little apparent logic or reason. Gas Crisis explains with interesting anecdotes and simple language how prices are affected by weather, wars, and growing worldwide demand for oil. And it takes an entertaining look at alternative vehicles from battery-powered sports cars to "greasecars" that run on vegetable oil.