Libal, Joyce

A guide to substance-related disorders that explains how different chemicals, both legal and illegal, can cause substance-related disorders, what dangers they pose, how they can be treated, and other related topics.

Explores social anxiety and antidepressants, discussing diagnosis and treatments of the disorder, how drugs can help, and cognitive-behavioral therapy; and provides coping techniques.

Presents a story that provides insights into the challenges faced by children in protective services, and features facts about child abuse and neglect, the rights of children to be safe, the signs of sexual abuse, what happens when a report is made to child services, and the types of assistance they provide.

Examines the government, religion, social structures, arts, and culture of the Seminole people in the twenty-first century; discusses the tribe's history, legends, contributions to the world, and plans for the future; and includes quotations, sidebars, and illustrations.

Examines the government, religion, social structures, arts, and culture of the Comanche people in the twenty-first century; discusses the tribe's history, legends, contributions to the world, and plans for the future; and includes quotations, sidebars, and illustrations.

Presents a story that provides insights into the challenges faced by children suffering with speech impairments, and the impact of the disability on family members and friends, and features facts about how speech happens, the different types of speech impairments, their causes, and treatments.

Explores antidepressants, focusing on their link to suicide, defining depression, and describing the drugs, violent behaviors related to their use, and the risks and benefits of using them.

Describes the foster care systems of the U.S. and Canada and the history of foster care around the world, and features a short story about a sister and brother moved from an abusive home to a safe one.

Presents an overview of what it takes to be a military and elite forces officer, discussing job requirements and opportunities, and contains anecdotes that demonstrate the values needed to have an ethical military career.