Gottfried, Ted

Explains how marijuana affects the body, describes laws regarding it, and discusses medical marijuana and drug testing in schools.

Tells the life story of nineteenth-century U.S. president Millard Fillmore, discussing his early years in New York, his start in politics, the events of his presidency, the Know-Nothings, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and other topics.

A photo-illustrated overview of Slovakian culture that covers the country's geography, history, government, economy, environment, people, lifestyle, religions, languages, arts, leisure activities, festivals, and foods, and includes maps, time line, glossary, and further reading list.

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

Discusses the issue of homelessness, examining who the homeless are, how they become that way, and differing views on how to deal with the problem.

A biography of the French statesman who led his country through the latter part of World War I and who, as premier of France, presided over the Paris Peace Conference after the war.

Tells the life story of American basketball star Earvin "Magic" Johnson, from his childhood in Lansing, Michigan, to his work to raise HIV/AIDS awareness in the 1990s; also includes career statistics, a glossary, a chronology, a bibliography, and a list of related organizations and Web sites.

Provides a history of drug use and abuse, presents cases for legalization, decriminalization, and other drug policy reforms, as well as the case for strengthening existing drug policy, and examines policies in other countries.

An examination of police culture, discussing the requirements and training men and women go through to become a police officer, looking at the on-the-job challenges and dangers they face, and investigating some cases of police brutality and corruption.

Analyzes the controversial area of individual privacy with a focus on such issues as the confidentiality of medical and other personal information, the ethics of drug testing, the rights of the news media to intrude into private lives, and the need to balance law enforcement and privacy concerns.