Miller, Marie-Therese

"Those with psychotic disorders can see or hear things that do not exist in reality. [This book] explores what these disorders are like, how they affect people's lives, and . . . treatment options"--Provided by publisher.

"Get practical advice for meeting new people and creating close friendships. Learn what makes a good friend, how to avoid common problems with friends, and how modern technology fits into friendship"--Provided by publisher.

"This book explores the ways that positive thoughts and a healthy body can make students feel good about themselves, and discusses how excelling in school and volunteering can boost self-confidence"--Provided by publisher.

"This title introduces young . . . [readers] to the [dog] sports of racing and lure coursing, covering everything from the history of the sports to conditioning, training, and competing"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the life and career of Rachel Carson who was able to bring national attention to the hazards of using pesticides.

Profiles a number of dogs who have been trained to help others including those who have saved soldiers on the battlefield and pets who have saved their owners' lives.

Describes the training of police dogs; and provides accounts of them at work.

Real-life stories explain how a border collie gathers sheep into a pen, well-trained dogs learn to track deer, a little dachshund forces a rabbit to run in a specific direction, and a scrappy Australian cattle dog herds a 1,000-pound bull.

Describes the teamwork between handlers and their search and rescue dogs as well as the training exercises the dogs must perform. Covers wilderness search and rescue dogs, bloodhounds, disaster dogs, and avalanche dogs. Includes stories of actual events such as an earthquake in Mexico in 1985, Hurricane Katrina, and the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Discusses qualities of responsible people; provides examples of how to be responsible at school, at home, at work, with money, and on the Internet; and addresses responsibility for others and to self as well as altruism.