Giddens, Sandra

"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.

Traces the history of volleyball, follows the action of the game, discusses training and conditioning, and looks at Olympic volleyball competition.

Tells the stories of four teenagers who survived the horrors that the Nazis perpetrated on Jews during World War II.

A profile of rock performer and American Idol star Chris Daughtry, looking at his life before auditioning for the television show, discussing his Idol experience, and following his career since placing fourth in season five.

Offers a brief chronology of the Constitutional Convention, highlighting key figures and events of the convention.

Provides a chronological look at the activities in the United States and abroad that led up to the War of 1812, as well as events of the war itself.

This book offers comprehensive information on the sensitive subject of suicide.

Presents an introduction to African mythology, providing information on their origins and the role they play in African culture and society. Includes illustrations and examples of myths.

Discusses some of the manifestations of various inflammatory bowel diseases, what causes these problems, how they are treated, and methods of coping with these conditions.