Explores the major religions of the world, emphasizing the living faiths and their historical and social backgrounds. This title includes approximately 600 A-to-Z entries that provide the theological concepts, personalities, historical events, institutions, and movements that helped shape the history of each religion and the way it is practiced.

Offers coverage that ranges from the lifelong effects of anorexia to the pressures and stresses that often lead to one or more of these disorders. Presenting important facts, testimonies, and demonstrations that illustrate the serious dangers of eating disorders, this guide helps teens find a healthier way to deal with their problems.

Abuse is a physical, emotional, verbal, social, or sexual behavior used to control another person. Every year, millions of people suffer from some form of abuse at the hands of friends, relatives, and other loved ones.

According to the US Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, roughly 20 million Americans use illicit drugs annually. This title includes hard facts and personal testimonies that help teenagers make an informed decision about drugs.

Everyone is faced with the death of a family member or friend at one point or another. Death is a complex topic, and coping with its consequences is often difficult. This title intends to help readers understand and cope with the emotions and problems that arise from this experience.

A clear guide for teens on the facts and myths about smoking, The Truth About Smoking, Second Edition provides clear, balanced information on the long-term and short-term effects of this dangerous habit. Examining the social and personal issues that teenagers face such as peer pressure this guide offers sound advice without talking down to its audience. New and revised entries include: -Addiction to nicotine -Additives in cigarettes -Cancer and smoking -Cigarette additives -Cosmetic effects of smoking -Costs of smoking -Health insurance and smoking -Media and smoking -Peer pressure and...

Every sexual encounter presents the risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease, and unprotected sex risks pregnancy. Providing a picture of teenage sexual behaviour and its consequences, this book offers advice to teenagers and encourages discussion with parents and peers.

Offers middle and high school students with accounts of natural geologic hazards, along with the geologic processes behind them and what can be done to minimize their effects. This book presents descriptions of plate tectonics and associated hazards, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and soil and mineral hazards.

A History of Notable Research and DiscoveryThe 20th century witnessed an explosive growth in science and technology. New inventions--including spaceships, computer chips, lasers, and recombinant DNA--have opened pathways to new fields such as space science, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. Modern seismographs and submarines have given Earth and ocean scientists insight into the planet's deepest and darkest secrets. Decades of weather science, aided by satellite observations and computer modeling, now produce long-term global forecasts with high probabilities of being correct.The...

Job article features include:
- Is This Job for You?--a self-assessment quiz
- What You'll Do--an explanation of the job's setting
- Let's Talk Money, Let's Talk Trends, and Reality Check--honest information on salary and employment prospects
- Your Typical Day--a day in the life on the job
- The Inside Scoop--an interview with a person who currently works in that field
- What You Can Do Now--advice on preparing for the field
- What Training You'll Need--information on certifications and training
- How to Talk Like a Pro--important terms used in the field
- How to...