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  • Dissociative Disorders

    by Autumn Libal ...
    Series series The State of Mental Illness and Its Ther
    Janet's brain felt foggy and numb. She imagined herself kneeling on a great frozen lake, and she pressed her face against the ice, trying to see through the cloudy surface to the open water below. In fact, she didn't feel any physical sensation at all, just an internal panic. Janet didn't understand these feelings. She just knew that in her frightening daydreams, she was lost above the ice and the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Discrimination & Prejudice

    by Autumn Libal ...
    Around the world, many people face discrimination because of the shapes of their bodies, their weight, or the way they look. People who would never discriminate against others because of skin color or some physical challenge often think it's perfectly okay to judge others based on weight. Many of us don't think twice about judging other people's appearance—but most of us also know the pain of ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Postpartum Disorders

    by Autumn Libal ...
    Series series The State of Mental Illness and Its Ther
    Everyone told Sandra she would be happy. People described in rapt detail the overwhelming feeling of love and purpose that would envelop her at her daughter's birth. Nothing prepared Sandra for the heavy fog of dread and loss that descended upon her in the delivery room on the day she gave birth. When the nurse handed her the crying, bruised, purple-pink bundle, Sandra had to fight the urge to ... Read more

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  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing

    by Autumn Libal ...
    Series series Living with a Special Need
    In a world where most educational and social systems are designed for people who can hear, being deaf or hard of hearing presents young people with a unique set of challenges. They must find ways to communicate and overcome discrimination. In this book you will read about Denzel, who has never missed being able to hear. He was born deaf, and the idea of "sound" is confusing to him. As you follow ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • The Social, Monetary, And Moral Costs of Prisons

    by Autumn Libal ...
    Series series Incarceration Issues: Punishment, Reform
    The incarceration system plays important punitive, rehabilitative, and protective roles in North American society. But despite its indispensable nature, the incarceration system is fraught with complications and problems. This book teaches readers about the complex social, economic, and moral costs that are inevitably associated with the placement of human beings behind bars. ... Read more

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  • Fast Food & the Obesity Epidemic

    by Autumn Libal ...
    Obesity—the state of being very overweight—is more than a problem in the world today; it's a crisis. One out of every three adults is obese. Childhood obesity is a major health concern as well. Experts agree that fast food is one of the most significant factors behind bigger bodies. For many people, fast food has become more than a quick way to grab a meal; it has become a way of life. Learn how ... Read more

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  • Chronic Illness

    by Autumn Libal ...
    Series series Living with a Special Need
    Not every sickness goes away in a few days or weeks. Unfortunately, some can last for months, years, or even the rest of a person's life. When this happens, it is called a chronic illness. It can cause many difficulties in people's lives, besides the illness itself. With some determination and help from friends and professionals, though, people with chronic illnesses can learn to face these ... Read more

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  • Psychosomatic Disorders

    by Autumn Libal ...
    Series series The State of Mental Illness and Its Ther
    Our bodies are constantly reacting to mental stimulation. When reliving the winning goal you made in the hockey game, your face might flush, heart race, and muscles tense. A child who is being bullied at school might feel sick every morning before leaving home. A passionate kiss in the movies might make your own lips tingle. These are examples of psychosomatic reactions: physical reactions to ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Emotional Disturbance

    by Autumn Libal ...
    Series series Living with a Special Need
    Being a teenager is never easy. This phase of life is filled with changes, and new, unexpected challenges are always presenting themselves. For someone who has trouble controlling her emotions, these challenges can be especially hard to handle. As you read the story of Sheila, a teenager with an emotional disturbance, you will find out what it means to live with these extra challenges. You'll ... Read more

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  • Health Implications of Cosmetic Surgery, Makeovers, & Body Alterations

    by Autumn Libal ...
    Series series Young Adult's Guide to the Science of He
    If you're like most people, you probably wish you could change at least one part of your body. Perhaps you think a makeover, a new you, will make all the difference in the world. Maybe you think that changing your looks will change your life. And if you believe the advertisements you see on television and in magazines, you might think it will be easy to achieve your beauty goals. But when it comes ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Intellectual Disabilities

    by Autumn Libal ...
    Series series Living with a Special Need
    New parents who find out they're going to have a child with intellectual challenges are faced with many questions: Will she be able to function in the world? Will she have the same hopes and dreams as other children? Will her life be happy—or filled with sadness and failure? Along with the Brown family, you'll discover the answers to these questions as you read the story of Penelope Brown, a girl ... Read more

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  • Dental Care

    by Autumn Libal ...
    Series series Young Adult's Guide to the Science of He
    Did you know that poor dental hygiene can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke? Or that the incidence of cavities and tooth decay increases in the teenage years? Did you know that countries with a higher standard of living (like the United States, Canada, and England) actually have higher rates of tooth loss and decay than countries with a lower standard of living? Or that dental drills ... Read more

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