Books published by publisher Independence Educational Publishers

Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence, with increasing numbers of men, as well as teens, finding themselves in abusive relationships. Abuse is not always physical, it can also be emotional, financial or sexual, and victims are often unaware that their situation puts them at extreme risk. This book looks at the many different types of domestic violence and how victims are affected.

Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence, with increasing numbers of men, as well as teens, finding themselves in abusive relationships. Abuse is not always physical, it can also be emotional, financial or sexual, and victims are often unaware that their situation puts them at extreme risk. This book looks at the many different types of domestic violence and how victims are affected.

The exploitation of children and young people is a major issue worldwide. Across the globe, children are forced to work as domestic labourers, as workers in clothing 'sweatshops' and as child soldiers. Others are sexually abused and forced into prostitution or pornography. How can we tackle human trafficking and ensure that children's rights are preserved? How does child labour affect the products available to buy here in the UK? How can child sex tourism be stopped?This book examines the issues at home and abroad. The information comes from a wide range of sources and includes government reports and statistics, newspaper articles, features, magazine articles and surveys, literature from lobby groups and charitable organisations.

39% of people believe that concerns about the world’s climate changing have been exaggerated by scientists – should we be taking this climate crisis more seriously or is it being blown out of proportion? This book looks at the climate debate and considers the evidence for climate change and the risks involved, such as extreme weather events and migration issues. Topics also covered include how to mitigate climate change through legislation, geoengineering and even veganism.

Mental illness and mental health problems are often taboo subjects. To better understand them, however, it is important to open a dialogue that addresses these topics honestly and sensitively. This book looks at mental illness, mental health and the many associated issues. It considers how many people have experienced mental health problems, how we can stay mentally ‘healthy’, how much mental illness costs the NHS and what affects our mental health the most.

It has been suggested that one in four British people suffer from a mental health disorder at some point in their lives, and new figures have revealed that England spends over £100 billion on mental health-related costs. And yet stigma and discrimination towards sufferers of mental ill health remain widespread. The information comes from a variety of sources, including government reports and statistics, newspapers and magazine articles, surveys and polls, academic research and literature from charities and lobby groups; articles have been tailored to an 11 to 14 age group. Additionally, at the end of each chapter are two pages of activities relating to the articles and issues raised in that chapter.

An individual is said to be homeless if they have no legal right to occupy any accommodation. While rough sleepers are the public face of homelessness, there are many more homeless people living in temporary housing or in insecure accommodation with friends and family (so-called “sofa surfers”). Some of these will be families with young children. This book looks at the homelessness problem and possible solutions, and at how young people are affected. The information comes from a wide range of sources and includes government reports and statistics, newspaper reports, features, magazine articles and surveys, literature from lobby groups and charitable organisations.

Although the use of illegal drugs has fallen over the last ten years, it is still a serious problem. 22% of pupils aged 11 – 15 said they had used drugs at least once; 15% in the last year and 8% in the last month. But what effects do drugs have? What about the impact on our community, family and friends? This book addresses the problems surrounding illegal drugs and how they are being tackled, as well as looking at 'legal highs' and their dangers.

Although we have become more aware of the importance of conservation and maintaining biodiversity in recent years, many species of plant and animal are still teetering on the brink of extinction. This book looks at which species are endangered and why, how we can combat threats to endangered species such as hunting, the exotic pet trade, traditional medicine and deforestation, and the best methods for conserving species which are in danger of becoming extinct. The information comes from a wide range of sources and includes government reports and statistics, newspaper reports, features, magazine articles and surveys, literature from lobby groups and charitable organisations.

We all produce waste in our everyday lives and the UK sends more rubbish to landfill than any other country in the European Union. However, by reducing, reusing and recycling more of our waste we can help save natural resources and protect the environment. This book looks at waste and recycling in the UK, and also at issues which have provoked debate, such as the amount of waste that Britain ships abroad and the use of plastic carrier bags. The information comes from a variety of sources, including government reports and statistics, newspapers and magazine articles, surveys and polls, academic research and literature from charities and lobby groups; articles have been tailored to an 11 to 14 age group. Additionally, at the end of each chapter are two pages of activities relating to the articles and issues raised in that chapter.

It is thought that the prevalence of self-harm is drastically underestimated, as those who harm themselves usually do so in secret and go to great effort to hide any marks. This book looks at what self-harm is, who does it and why. It also examines the stigma attached to self-harm. The information comes from a variety of sources, including government reports and statistics, newspapers and magazine articles, surveys and polls, academic research and literature from charities and lobby groups; articles have been tailored to an 11 to 14 age group. Additionally, at the end of each chapter are two pages of activities relating to the articles and issues raised in that chapter.