teenagers

Seventeen-year-old Elio, anticipating a boring summer at his parents' home on the Italian coast, finds himself powerfully attracted to Oliver, a handsome young American who has come to assist Elio's father for the summer, and the two young men soon fall into a romantic and sexual relationship that influences the course of their lives.

Presents twenty-three essays that debate issues regarding teenage sexuality, including what factors influence teen attitudes toward sex, whether society should be concerned about teen sex, how society should respond to it, and what teens should be taught about sex.

When Yugi solves the Millenium Puzzle, he is possessed by the spirit of an ancient Egyptian gambler, who sides with Yugi when he challenges evil-doers to play the Shadow Games.

Essays from various perspectives help students understand the dangers of teenage smoking, the methods used by the tobacco industry to encourage smoking, and the effectiveness of anti-smoking campaigns.

Essays from various perspectives help students understand the dangers and allure of underage drinking, with statistical information and facts to help them make wise decisions about drinking.

Sixteen-year-old Jessica Darling is devastated when her best friend moves away and leaves Jessica to face the trials of high school on her own.

New Jersey teenager Jessica Darling chronicles her senior year in high school, coping with life without her best friend, and trying to figure out the current intentions of Marcus, the boy who sent her hormones and her mind wild the year before, and promptly broke her heart.

Gives an account of the author's life from age twelve to eighteen crafted from diaries, notebooks, and letters; and reflects all the joys and sorrows of growing upin the 1970s.

Contains twenty-one essays in which the authors debate various aspects of suicide, discussing whether it is ever acceptable, the causes of teen suicide, the legalization of physician-assisted suicide, and social response to the problem.

Provides basic consumer health information for teens on tobacco use, addictions, and related diseases and medical conditions. Includes a chronology of significant developments related to smoking and health and a list of additional resources.