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Alternative energy

2010
Discusses the issues related to alternative energy, including the merits of biofuel, nuclear power, solar power, wind power, and geothermal energy.

Teen pregnancy

2010
Examines the realities of teen sexual activity, the theories for preventing and reducing teen pregnancy, the tough choices that pregnant teens are faced with, and offers personal stories.

Discrimination

2008
Contains seventeen essays that provide varying perspectives on issues related to discrimination, debating the prevalence of discrimination against African-Americans, Arab Americans, and Latinos and discussing women in the workplace, racial profiling, ethnic team names, gay marriage, race-based humor, and affirmative action.

Privacy

2011
Presents information on the issues concerning our privacy and our rights to privacy.

Junk food

2011
Collects fourteen articles that provide information about junk food, discussing how perceptions of junk food are altered by the food industry, if it is addictive, whether it should be taxed, government regulation, flaws in the National School Lunch Program, and other related topics.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

2011
A collection of fourteen essays that examine issues surrounding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, discussing the stigma it causes, effective treatments, impact on schoolwork, the use and safety of ADHD drugs, alternative therapies, and other related topics.

Endangered species

2010
Collects fifteen articles that present diametrically-opposed arguments pertaining to the plight of endangered species, covering topics such as the importance of protecting wildlife, the loss of the world's rainforests, the impact of the military's use of sonar on deep-diving whales, and the ramifications of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Going green

2011
A collection of essays that explores what it means to "go green" and explains how people can take a more active role in protecting the environment and reducing global warming.

Money management

2009
A collection of sixteen essays that help students make wise decisions regarding money and finances.

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