public opinion

A little girl ignores her best friend James after she hears rumors that he has been talking about her, but soon realizes that she misses his friendship.

Twelve-year-old Nella Sabatini's life is changing too soon, too fast. The only person who might understand how Nella feels is Angela, but the two of them have gone from being "secret sisters" to not talking at all. Then Angela's idolized big brother makes a terrible, fatal mistake, one that tears apart their tight-knit community and plunges his family into a whirlwind of harsh publicity and judgment. In the midst of this controversy, Nella is faced with a series of startling revelations about her parents, friends, and neighborhood.

Addresses many of the questions, myths, and misconceptions regarding the customs, culture, traditions, and history of Native Americans.

Traces the history of the epidemic and examines its social, political, and psychological impact on society.

The title in the Current Controversies Series delves into the changing issue of same-sex marriage with questions such as how did same-sex marriage become legal in the United States, does same-sex marriage benefit society, is same-sex marriage good for families and children, and what are some of the key issues surrounding same-sex marriage.

Uses modern poll results to survey the true views and beliefs of the world's 350 million Arabs. Considers what these results can tell us about the Arab world and the people who inhabit it, as well as what we can learn from the way they view themselves and the rest of the world.