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Bulimia

a guide for family and friends
1997
Contains questions and answers about bulimia, providing an overview of the eating disorder; discussing the societal, family, and individual factors that contribute to its development; examining the behavioral, cognitive, and emotional components of the problem; and looking at treatment options.

The human genome sourcebook

2005
A detailed guide to the human genome that explains the scientific principles of genome research, the social and ethical implications of DNA knowledge, the makeup of the genome, and other related topics.

Obesity

opposing viewpoints
2006
Presents twenty-six opposing viewpoints on the subject of obesity, and debates the seriousness of the problem worldwide, obesity in children, the causes of obesity and effective weight-loss methods,and society's role in fighting obesity.

Scientific information about the universe and the scientific theories of the evolution of the universe

an anthology of current thought
2006
Presents a collection of sixteen articles that discuss scientific theories on the evolution of the universe.

The truth about fear and depression

2005
Presents a comprehensive study of the causes of anxiety disorders and depression, recognizing the signs of depression, and receiving treatment for it and provides facts and information to help understand mental illness and ways to cope with phobias.

The truth about eating disorders

2005
Addresses the problems of Anorexia Nervosa and other related eating disorders among young people, discusses their causes, how to recognize the signs, and the role the media plays in comparing beauty to thin.

Organ transplant

a survival guide for the entire family : the ultimate teen guide
2005
Contains information on organ transplants, describing what it is like to be organ transplant recipient, including real-life stories that tell the physical and emotional ups and down of the process, that also offer hope and promise.

Animal cloning

the science of nuclear transfer
2005
Discusses the history of cloning experiments, the creation of Dolly the sheep, transgenic clones, organ farming, and ethical and legal issues, and presents overviews of related topics, including eukaryote cells, recombinant DNA, gene therapy, the Human Genome Project, the Belmont Report, the Gelsinger investigation, and clinical trials.

Eight little piggies

reflections in natural history
1994
Contemplative essays speaking often of the importance of the unbroken connection of modern man and our ancestors.

Understanding the law

a teen guide to family court and minors' rights
2000

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