Wolny, Philip

Provides information about sexually transmitted diseases and offers advice to teenagers on abstinence and other means of avoiding them and on how to deal with the problems they may cause while getting on with everyday life.

Profiles the life and career of science fiction and science writer Isaac Asimov.

Explains dark matter, covering missing matter, the search for it, problems with it, and other related topics.

For millennia, tales of lost civilizations have captivated humanity, and foremost among them is the legend of Atlantis. In this guide to Atlantis and other lost lands, readers will learn to sort through fact and fiction, learning about the historical origins of lost-city legends, the lessons they teach us, archaeological digs for the truth, and—perhaps closest to home—their place in popular culture. The main focus is on the tale of Atlantis, with sidebars that highlight similarly (3z(Blost(3y (Bmythical societies. For fans of the paranormal or seekers of the truth, this is the definitive book to read.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower, the best-selling book written by author Stephen Chbosky (published in 1999), which was followed by his screenplay (the popular movie for which was released in 2012), is to today’s young adults what J. D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye was to teens of decades past. In poignant, knowing language and characterization, Chbosky captures the joys, anguish, confusion, and once-in-a-lifetime experience that is adolescence. Find out about the book, the movie, and the engaging author in this singular account about how one man wrote a story that has become an emotional touchstone for a generation.

Examines constitutional issues surrounding gun rights in the United States and discusses gun control laws.

An exploration of heroin that discusses its effects on the body and brain, its negative effects on health, and offers advice on seeking help for an addiction.

This book describes financial frauds and scams, any activity in which one party deceives another party dishonestly gaining the second party's wealth, discussing identity theft, advance fee scams, fake charities, and Ponzi and pyramid schemes.