Addictions come in many forms. But they have in common the fact that an addicted person has a heightened need or strong craving for a particular substance or activity. In "Addictions and Risky Behaviors: Cutting, Bingeing, Snorting, and Other Dangers", author Rene C. Rebman discusses alcohol and drug addiction, inhalant abuse, smoking, eating disorders, self-mutilation, and Internet addiction. She looks at the causes and characteristics of all these...

Discusses what it is like to live with food allergies, how teens and their families cope with them, the causes of food allergies, and the research being done to prevent and control them.

"Discusses the growing nation of China in the 21st century, focusing on its history, economic and technological growth, and its current status as a new world power"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the religion of Islam, including its origins, belief system and practices, and the culture it has created in many countries throughout the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines the debate over abortion, discussing both the pro-life and pro-choice sides of the argument, the history and laws on abortion in the United States, and finding a middle ground on the issue"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines depression and mood disorders, including the causes of depression, a history of the illness, the various types of mood disorders, and treatment methods"--Provided by publisher.

"Find out about blogging, message boards, newsgroups, social networks, finding and evaluating sources on the Internet, and how to stay safe online"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, including the events that led to the attack; the attack on the World Trade Center Towers, the Pentagon, and United Flight 93; and the aftermath of the attacks"--Provided by publisher.