public opinion

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.

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.

Presents an analysis of Abraham Lincoln's personality and reputation drawn from primary documents, speeches, editorials and newspaper accounts, private letters, and statements from abolitionists and slaveholders, soldiers, and others who knew him.

Examines the role Lincoln's memory has played in American life and discusses why there are so many contradictions about Lincoln's public image.

Presents a traveler's-eye view of the legacy of Abraham Lincoln throughout the U.S., visiting memorabilia collectors, attending a leadership conference teaching Lincoln's "management style," journeying on a three-state driving tour, and exploring other ways in which the president is remembered.