psychology

Draws on clinical and epidemiological evidence to explore why people commit suicide, identifying three factors that those most at risk for committing suicide share, and offering advice on how to overcome suicidal thoughts.

The author describes his experiences as a witness to a heart transplant, from the harvesting of the heart from the body of a young woman who died of a brain aneurysm, to its implantation in the recipient, and includes his reflections on the biological and emotional implications of the heart.

The author shares some of the questions, fears, frustrations, and pressures that have been expressed to her by children ages eight-to-fourteen; and offers advice to parents on how to approach their children about personal issues, social situations, family matters, and other topics.

Offers parents of multiracial children advice on how they can help their child understand their mixed racial background.

Uses the results of the African American Women's Voices Project, an interview and questionnaire study with four hundred women across the United States, to explore the pressures African-American women face in today's society.

A collection of self-portraits by women artists which explores the history and function of the self-portrait.

Photographs, illustrations, and text document the full range of artist Elizabeth Catlett's life and work.

Every teen girl comes to a point in her life where she begins to develop crushes. This quirky, colorful, informative, and fun guide on navigating the sometimes tricky situation of dealing with crushes is a must read for every teen girl. The engaging photos and sparkling humor make this volume stand out among similar guides, covering "what to do when it works out," "what do to when it doesn't," and everything in between. It also includes some first-person quotes from real teenage girls and sidebars that address various situations.