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Be strong, be wise

the young adult's guide to sexual assault awareness and personal safety
2021
"Provides all the information young adults need to lower risk (while still having fun!). Use the tools Amy provides to feel confident in public settings, whether on campus, at a party or a club, on a date or a night on the town"--OCLC.

Alert

(Mystery)
New Yorkers aren't easily intimidated, but someone is doing the9ir best to scare them, badly. Why? After two crippling high-tech attacks, the entire city is on edge. Detective Michael Bennett, along with his old pal, the FBI's Emily Parker, has to catch the shadowy criminals who claim responsibility -- but they're as good at concealing their identities as they are at wreaking havoc. When a shocking murder in broad daylight points to killers both skilled and cold-blooded, Bennett begins to suspect that these mysterious events are just the prelude to the biggest threat of all. Soon he's racing against the clock, and against the most destructive enemy he's faced yet, to save his beloved New York-- before it's lights-out for the city that never sleeps. -- Puiblisher's description.

Alcohol information for teens

health tips about alcohol use, abuse, and dependence : including facts about alcohol's effects on mental and physical health, the consequences of underage drinking, understanding alcoholic family members, and more
2021
"Provides basic consumer health information for teens on effects of alcohol use, alcohol and mental-health issues, treatment of addictions, and prevention of alcohol and drug use. Includes index and directory of alcohol and substance abuse"--Provided by publisher.

Teen suicide

2021
Describes issues surrounding teen suicide, how these issues affect individuals and society, and how they are being addressed.

Social distancing

2021
"The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many changes into children's lives. 'Social Distancing' explains this novel but essential concept and gives actionable suggestions to help young readers adapt and cope as we navigate the current outbreak. Includes science content, based on current CDC recommendations, as well as social emotional content to help with personal wellness and development of empathy"--Provided by publisher.

Eat to sleep

what to eat and when to eat it for a good night's sleep--every night
2019
"[A guide to] utiliz[ing] food as [an] all-natural solution to sleeplessness . . . that teaches you just what to eat--and when to eat it--to fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed"--Provided by publisher.

Girl bullying

do I look bothered?
2015
"Aims to increase understanding of the fallout, psychological impact and support strategies for both the victims and the perpetrators of bullying"--Back cover.

Drone warrior

an elite soldier's inside account of the hunt for America's most dangerous enemies
For nearly a decade, Brett Velicovich was at the center of America's new warfare: using unmanned aerial vehicles -- drones -- to take down the world's deadliest terrorists across the globe. One of an elite handful in the entire military with the authority to select targets and issue death orders, he worked in concert with the full human and technological network of American intelligence -- assets, analysts, spies, informants -- and the military's elite operatives, to stalk, capture, and eliminate high value targets in al-Qaeda and ISIS.

Bully

an action plan for teachers and parents to combat the bullying crisis
"A companion to the acclaimed film Bully, this book brings the story of the documentary beyond the closing credits, continuing the national conversation inspired by the film. Personal anecdotes from prominent antibullying activists and celebrities alongside essays from renowned experts, authors, government officials, and educators offer powerful insights, resources, and concrete steps to combat the bullying epidemic. An essential part of any campaign to decrease bullying and increase empathy, the book also follows the stories of the families featured in the film beyond the big screen, who contribute valuable advice on the timely topic of bullying in our nation. This guide is crucial for parents, educators, school administrators, and anyone who is committed to the 13 million schoolchildren who will face bullying this year"--Back cover.

Counterterrorism

"Engaging images accompany information about counterterrorism. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--.

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