Walker, Ida

Explores the history and structure of the United Nations Security Council. Includes teacher notes.

Describes addiction to alcohol, drugs, and nicotine, discussing the psychology of addiction, the role of heredity, the impact of addiction on society, and treatments.

Provides information about the history, geography and natural resources, government, economy, people, culture, and cities of Nigeria, a country located in west Africa, and includes a calendar of festivals, recipes, and other reference materials.

Presents a global view of nutrition, explaining what it is, exploring the links between nutrition and young people, their bodies, moods, and brains, and identifying the enemies to good nutrition.

"In the United States and Canada, millions of individuals have problems with substance abuse. In some cases the problems are relatively minor, but in others, that abuse leads to addiction. Addiction is a serious and costly disease. In "Addiction Treatment: Escaping the Trap", you will learn some definitions important in the study of addiction treatment. You will also learn about the history of addiction treatment, including the work and continuing influence of the Washingtonians, the Emmanuel Movement, the Oxford Movement, and of course, Alcoholics Anonymous. Treatment philosophies are also presented in this book. Not all treatment methods are alike, and successful addiction treatment combines a variety of approaches. In "Addiction Treatment", you will learn that recovery is an ongoing process, and read about suggestions on how to maintain a sober life." --from the publisher.

Looks at the history of alcohol use, how alcohol affects the body, the symptoms and dangers of alcoholism, teen use of alcohol, and treatment optons for alcoholism.

Presents the history, culture, economy, and government of Ireland, and describes major cities, landscape, people, holidays and festivals, and its place in the European Union.

Presents the history, culture, economy, and government of Belgium, and describes major cities, landscape, people, holidays and festivals, and its place in the European Union.

Provides an overview of sedatives and hypnotics and covers the history of these drugs, how they work, and how people get hooked on them. Also discusses the methods for detoxification and the legal consequences associated with drug use.

Chronicles the events leading up to, and the immediate aftermath of, the murder of one of the best-known figures in the United States civil rights movement.