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"Scientific research suggests that being mindful can change the structure of the brain, improve mood, boost immunity, and ease anxiety and depression. This . . . guide helps teens understand the power of mindfulness, which is focusing the mind and living in the present"--Provided by publisher.

For readers looking for the lowdown on opioids, this book delivers the facts, including how opioids affect the brain and why something as innocent as a painkiller can lead to a heroin addiction.

This book explains issues of free speech in today's world and gives readers the knowledge they need to fully exercise this basic human right.

A book offering guidance regarding the right to and practice of protest and public assembly.

"Readers will learn about the history of voting rights in America and the struggles faced by many groups to gain citizenship and their right to vote. This book also explores . . . obstacles to voting, the consequences of disenfranchisement, and what we can do to make voting accessible to everyone"--Provided by publisher.

"Help your readers challenge the idea that recreational use of marijuana is a benign activity. Citing current research, this guidebook shows that smoking marijuana affects school performance, causes lung and heart problems, and makes emotional difficulties like anxiety even worse. Thought-provoking text addresses pressing issues such as the dangers of combining alcohol and marijuana, how marijuana use is glamorized in the media, and how peers affect one's drug use. Information on treatment for marijuana addiction is provided, including individual therapy, and Marijuana Anonymous, a twelve-step program"--Provided by the publisher.

"This compelling guide provides vital information on defining and reporting sexual assault. Concepts such as consent, coercion, and bystander intervention are presented in straightforward prose that gives the reader insight into this challenging subject matter. Readers will learn specifics about what to expect throughout the reporting process, and how to overcome common obstacles to reporting. Sidebars, such as Ten Great Questions to Ask an Advocate for Sexual Assault Victims and listings of organizations and books that aid those who have been assaulted, provide victims and allies with a wide range of resources to help them as they move through this difficult process"--Provided by the publisher.

"In a society where most people refer to themselves as male or female, teens who identify as nonbinary can struggle to feel accepted. This essential volume explains what it means to identify as nonbinary and discusses the challenges that come with having a gender identity that is not well understood. Readers will learn the difference between gender and birth sex, and discover the many variations of gender identity that fall under the umbrella of nonbinary. This volume also discusses coming out as nonbinary, gender dysphoria and transition, and resources available for teens dealing with issues surrounding gender identity"--Provided by the publisher.

"Scientific research suggests that being mindful can change the structure of the brain, improve mood, boost immunity, and ease anxiety and depression. This engaging and accessible guide helps teens understand the power of mindfulness, which is focusing the mind and living in the present. It walks them through simple, step-by-step exercises, and shows them how to use these strategies to tackle common life challenges, including tests, presentations, athletic performances, and insomnia. By the final chapter, readers will learn how to create mindful habits that nurture resilience, productivity, and compassion, not just in the present, but for the rest of their lives"--Provided by the publisher.

"Readers will learn about the different identities associated with bisexuality, the history of attraction to multiple genders, and the prejudice bisexual people face from both the LGBTQ+ community and society at large. Issues surrounding coming out of the closet, biphobia, bisexual representation and misrepresentation in the media, and heterosexual privilege will be addressed in a straightforward and sensitive manner. Additional resources include a glossary of commonly used terms, a list of organizations that support the bisexual community, and sidebar elements about the bisexual pride flag, LGBTQ+ Pride events, and other topics"--Provided by the publisher.