psychological aspects

Discusses the social and psychological causes of compulsive eating and provides guidance for those struggling with this problem.

Discusses that great mystery, death, as perceived through the ages; dying with dignity; the dimensions of grief; and the quest for immortality.

Answers questions girls might have about how to choose a sport, discussing when to begin, how to decide between individual or team sports, and whether to participate in more than one sport.

Explains how lifelong participation in sports promotes health, confidence, and life skills, and how girls can get the most out of various levels of competition.

A guide to helping children and teenagers deal with the frightening images and stories featured on the news that explores the problems that led to many world tragedies.

Explores what fads are, how they get started, why people get involved in them, what is good and bad about following the crowd, and some well-known fads of the past.

Outlines the history, effects, and dangers of marijuana and how its abuse can be prevented and treated.

Examines the role that food plays in the home and how the family affects self-image, and provides suggestions for healthy living to protect against eating disorders.

Offers advice designed to help teens deal with the death of a sibling, shares the stories of young people who have experienced the loss of a brother or sister, and includes a list of places to contact for help in handling grief.

A writer who can't find anything to write about goes for a drive and meets literary figures of the past who inspire him.