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Signs of Distress: Recognizing and Helping Someone in Need

With the rise in mental illness among young people, teens are likely to encounter a friend who is struggling. This book helps teens recognize risk factors for mental illness and signs of distress in their peers. It also explores how to have conversations about mental health with a friend, when and how to seek the support of a trusted adult or crisis services, and how to advocate for mental health in their communities.

Silencing Voices: Book Bans, Cancel Culture, and Other Forms of Censorship

Free speech has been a bedrock principle of American life since the founding of the country. But in recent years, a surge in different forms of censorship has led to heated debates about the meaning and limits of this fundamental right. This book examines these trends in a clear, thoughtful way to help readers gain a deep understanding of the issues at stake.

Sin-Eater's Confession, The

People in Merit, Wisconsin, always said Jimmy was . . . you know . But people said all sorts of stupid stuff. Nobody really knew anything. Nobody really knew Jimmy. I guess you could say I knew Jimmy as well as anyone (which was not very well). I knew what scared him. And I knew he had dreams—even if I didn't understand them. Even if he nearly ruined my life to pursue them. Jimmy's dead now, and I definitely know that better than anyone. I know about blood and bone and how bodies decompose.

Sirenz Back in Fashion

It's Hell on heels—again! When Shar tries on a Tiffany's diamond ring from Hades, the annoyingly hot Lord of the Underworld, it activates an obscure contractual clause that puts Shar and former-frenemy-turned-friend Meg in Hades' service once more. Shar is whisked away to prepare a ball, while Meg is sent to help a spoiled rich girl. Just when it appears the girls will be doomed to serve Hades for eternity, two gorgeous demigods show up. But can the girls finally ditch Hades forever?

Sleep-Deprived Nation: Why Sleep Matters

Today, large numbers of people of all ages and walks of life get too little sleep on a regular basis. This unfortunate situation has far-reaching negative effects on society, from increased highway accidents and fatalities to lost productivity at work. Teens are particularly vulnerable to losing sleep, in part because of the blue light from their phones and computers. This volume explores possible ways to combat the widespread problem of too little sleep.

Smartphones and Society

Smartphones and Society examines how smartphones have changed different aspects of daily life. Readers will learn how these devices have shaped society in both positive and negative ways. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

Soccer Greats: The Best of All Time

There are a few qualities that make a great soccer athlete. Speed, stamina, passing and dribbling skill, and leadership all contribute. A handful of players have combined all of these qualities to set records, win championships and attain individual honors such as the Ballon d'Or, given each year to the world's best player. This volume explores the all-time greats, and how they climbed to the soccer summits.

Social Media: Does the Good Outweigh the Bad?

Social media offers the promise of bringing people together and enabling them to share ideas and information. However, social media also has a dark side, with malicious users peddling misinformation, harassing others, and running scams to defraud unwary victims. This book examines both good aspects and bad, and explores how social media platforms could be made safer and more reliable as sources of information.

Social Media's Star Power: The New Celebrities and Influencers

New polls show that a majority of kids hope to become social media stars one day. But only a handful will benefit from the billions of dollars advertisers dole out to social media influencers annually. Social Media’s Star Power illustrates the positive and negative aspects of this trend, with anecdotes and quotes from winners, losers, and industry insiders.

Societies and Cultures: Russia

Russia is the world's largest country by area; it is home to diverse environments and landforms, from deserts and semiarid steppes to deep forests and the Arctic tundra. Its population is diverse, filled with countless languages and religious and cultural traditions. Its history is rich with stories of the Rus and of the tsars. This series takes a comprehensive look at one of history's most influential powers, whose controversial actions have brought it back to the forefront of global politics.