Lloyd, J. D.

Contains sixtenn essays that provide information about gangs for teens, discussing the consequences of gang violence, the involvement of girls in gangs, gangs in rural and suburban America, and breaking free of gangs.

This book describes the immigrants who came to California in the late 1840s and early 1850s, telling of a few people who struck it rich and of many people who did not strike it rich but stayed and made their livelihoods in other enterprises.

Twenty-nine contemporary narratives and reminiscences chronicle the major events of the California Gold Rush, describe what it was like for the people involved, and explore its impact on American culture and society. Also includes a chronology, a selected bibliography, and a comprehensive introduction.

Examines various aspects of violence in families.

Contains sixteen essays that provide information about gangs for teens, discussing the consequences of gang violence, the involvement of girls in gangs, gangs in rural and suburban America, and breaking free of gangs.

Contains sixteen essays that explore various aspects of the body modification phenomenon, discussing the history of tattooing and body piercing, the procedures and perils involved, and personal and sociological significance of tatoos and piercings, and the controversial nature of body art.