Weitzman, Elizabeth

Discusses the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease and offers basic mechanisms for coping with a loved one's illness.

Offers basic advice on how to deal with parents' divorce, including coping with feelings and adjusting to stepfamilies.

Briefly describes various kinds of shelters for people without permanent homes and discusses how to deal with living in one.

Explains why one goes to a foster home, who foster parents are, what to do if things don't work out, and other matters regarding foster care.

Describes Brazil's land, people, transportation, families, schools, religions, festivals, sports, and arts and entertainment.

A Jewish American girl discusses her faith, traditions, heritage, food, history, and pride in her identity.

Provides advice on surviving the death of a parent and suggests what feelings and behavior to expect from others.

Examines potential problems and issues that might arise in several different kinds of single-parent homes.

Provides advice on how to accept and deal with the challenges of living in a stepfamily, or blended family.

Discusses the dangers of smoking and ways to avoid starting this habit.