Libal, Autumn

Discusses chronic illness, including some of the different types of illnesses, the difficulty of diagnosing them, and the adjustments that are required to live with such illnesses.

Tells the story of Penelope, a girl who has Down syndrome, her growth and development, and how she and her family are affected by her condition.

Tells the story of Sheila, a high school student suffering from severe emotional disturbance, and her attempts to cope by venting her rage, cutting herself, and starving herself before getting the help she needs to begin to recover.

The personal story of a boy born with profound hearing loss is accompanied by information about topics related to deafness.

Examines how dental care has developed throughout the ages and introduces some of today's most cutting-edge technologies.

Tells the story of Sheila, a high school student suffering from severe emotional disturbance, and her attempts to cope by venting her rage, cutting herself, and starving herself before getting the help she needs to begin to recover.

The personal story of a boy born with profound hearing loss is accompanied by information about topics related to deafness.

Describes the historical and contemporary lives of Hispanic women, their religious, family, and public lives, and issues and controversies they face, and discusses the work of individual Hispanic women who have made a difference in the world.

Describes the characteristics and drug treatment of psychosomatic disorders, as well as alternative therapies.

Describes the characteristics and drug treatment of postpartum depression and related psychiatric disorders.