violence

Describes the misuse of hate crimes to explain acts of violence against various groups. Suggests viewing justice within the framework of community wholeness, collective responsibility, and civic goodness.

"The world of Elder Tales was supposed to be fun for everyone, but ever since the 12th expansion pack came out and trapped thirty thousand gamers within its fantastical confines, it's not much fun anymore! Nobody knows how to return to the real world, the food has no taste, and even death is no escape. Since the change, the world has fallen into lawlessness, and a strong guild is a player's only hope for survival. It's amid these dire circumstances that Shiroe sets off across the virtual landscape with his friends Naotsugu and Akatsuki on an adventure of discovery as they try to understand the nature of their new reality"--Back cover.

High school teacher Caelum Quirk and his wife Maureen are both employed at Columbine High School but it is she that is caught up in the shootings while he is away on a trip. Maureen survives but later, due to stress-related drug addiction, accidentally kills a young boy while driving. While Maureen is in jail, Caelum uncovers his ancestor's diaries, letters, and newspaper clippings revealing a past of secrets, guilt, and grief.

Includes a wide range of opinions surrounding issues concerning violent video games.

In this "hidden story" of gangs and gang violence delves deeper into gangs, breaking down some of the stereotypes and showing readers some of the reasons why gangs exist and what is being done to combat some of the violence. All types of gangs are explored, going beyond the basic ideas and into the lesser known elements of gang violence.

Provides opposing views on issues related to bullies and bullying.

"When Billie hears about a group calling themselves the Freedom Riders passing through Anniston to protest segregation on buses, she thinks change could be coming. But instead of embracing change, Billie's town responds with violence, and she finds herself at Forsyth & Sons Grocery watching a bus burn. Shocked by the actions of people she thought she knew, she realizes that freedom has a cost. But is she brave enough to stand up and fight for it?"--Dust jacket.

When a bomb is found in her school, AP student and perfect daughter Gabi is invited to work on the crisis hotline, a position that draws her into a suspenseful game of cat and mouse with the bomber.

No one understands why Tori has become so moody and violent, so when she punches a stranger at the mall she is ordered into community service, where she meets a little girl who changes her perspective on speaking up instead of lashing out.