Issues in focus

Examines the problem of garbage accumulation in America and different recycling solutions which may prevent the situation from getting worse in the future.

Discusses the realities of all types of date abuse--physical and emotional as well as sexual--and describes both date abusers and those who are abused, explaining why people often fall into these roles.

Discusses the issue of privacy, and looks at some of the legal and illegal intrusions on an individual's right to privacy, including random drug tests, telemarketing calls, identity theft, and others.

Provides the reader with information on how alcohol affects the body, the history of alcohol, the consequences of underage drinking, and the high cost of alcohol abuse.

Describes what a cyberwar might be like, who the enemy might be, and how the U.S. might respond.

Describes dangers presented by land mines, their different types and uses, the fight to stop production, efforts to remove mines, attempts to regulate them, and help provided their victims.

Examines the increasing acts of violence and vandalism committed at school by students and others.

Discusses the problems with body image, the reasons why some people have a poor body image, and how self-perception and self-acceptance are affected by society.

Discusses the controversial issue of whether the death penalty is a fair punishment, debating both sides of the argument.

Discusses gun violence as it relates to teens, provides a look at the gun control debate, and offers strategies to help young people give up guns and use other problem solving techniques.