Bjornlund, Lydia D

A brief biography of actress Angelina Jolie, that chronicles her personal and professional life and career, along with her humanitarian efforts, achievements and awards.

Examines the basic concepts of alcohol abuse through the lens of the latest scientific studies and finding. Provides tools for evaluating conflicting and ever changing ideas.

Examines leaders of the suffrage movement, the role of African American women in the movement, militant suffragists and antisuffragists.

Explains natural disasters and the current research and prediction technology, including computer modeling, robotics, and satellite imagery.

Explores the prevalence of teens smoking and offers critical perspectives on how this issue has come to pass and what should be done to remedy it.

This book discusses depression, a mood disorder; describes the symptoms typically associated with the disorder; and explains the treatments of medication and psychotherapy.

The Civil Rights Movement set the stage for economic and political equality of all Americans, regardless of their race.

Describes the life and career of the American actress and humanitarian.

Reviews the history of the Trail of Tears, during which the United States government forced thousands of Cherokee west of the Mississippi. Includes illustrations, a time line, quotations from historical figures, side-bars, and more.

Marijuana is the most widely used illegal substance in the United States and the world. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines marijuana as a drug.