Young Adult imprint: 620 books

Sexual harassment is a problem that is prevalent in the lives of people of all ages. Although victimization was once more direct, as we live our lives with various social media and other online outlets, new, more subtle ways to harass have emerged. This insightful volume helps readers recognize sexual...

Panic attacks and anxiety affect nearly everyone at one point or another during adolescence. This fact-filled volume explains what panic attacks are in exact scientific terms so readers can tell the difference between general anxiety and a true panic attack. Further, this valuable resource describes...

In recent years, hate incidents, whether based on race, gender, sexual orientation, nation of origin, or any other perceived difference, have become increasingly common in schools. Students who aren't the victims of hate and intolerance are almost certain to witness it. This unstinting but ultimately...

In today's world of economic uncertainty, homelessness is a growing problem for families everywhere. Homelessness can happen with little warning, and when it does occur, it is vital to know what actions to take immediately, and what resources are available. Readers will find practical strategies to...

HPV is one of the most common—and yet most widely misunderstood—sexually transmitted infections. Based on the premise that knowledge is power, this informative text presents readers with the facts about human papillomavirus, genital warts, and the types of cancer that certain strands of HPV can...

E. coli infections are on the rise in the United States, resulting in thousands of people getting seriously ill or dying each year. This book examines the causes of these deadly outbreaks and the methods in place to prevent the spread of the bacteria in our food supply. Readers will learn about the...

Despite the fact that it is condemned all around the world, the practice of torture persists to this day. This book examines the arguments put forth both for and against torture, its history, and the international laws that prohibit it. Readers will learn how the first international laws protecting...

This book provides an in-depth look at the development of Ebola, one of the most feared diseases in the world. Analyzed are the epidemic's origins, development, spread, and current treatments.

Meth is affecting people of all ages, income levels, and backgrounds. A scourge of the heartland that spreads its noxious tentacles into every American village, town, suburb, and city, meth can and does kill. Meth-related crime costs the nation billions of dollars a year, and meth-related health care...

Modern society has a decided fixation on body type, and despite well-meaning ad campaigns from some brands to attempt to gain worldwide acceptance for every body type, the “thin is in” mindset prevails. Readers will learn about the perils and pitfalls of the drastic, fast-fix diets advertised...

Society constantly pressures us to look a certain way, through entertainment, ads, or social media. There's an urgent need for teens to learn to accept their bodies and gain tools to cope when they experience body shame. This book provides insight into the sources of this pressure, how to confront...

Even more so than family, friends are able to influence each other’s recovery from drug addiction, but to do so requires a thorough understanding of the situation. Readers will learn the signs of abuse for various drugs, along with reasons for abuse, how to confront the friend, and how to encourage...

Struggling under cultural expectations regarding masculinity, pushed by peer pressure, pulled by parental authority, and buffeted by hormones, adolescence can be a fraught time for teenage boys. Striking an accepting, compassionate tone, this book explains to teen male readers why they may be experiencing...

The use and abuse of opioids—from illegal ones such as heroin to legal prescription painkillers—is a problem that has grown in scale nationwide and caused great concern among educators, families, law enforcement, government officials, and the public at large. This book offers a jumping-off point...