H. W. Poole

"Have you ever worried that you've forgotten something important, even though another part of your brain knew everything was fine? We all do this from time to time. But some people can't stop themselves from checking, or counting, or washing their hands. These are symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. OCD can leave people feeling helpless and out of control. Fortunately, there is treatment available for OCD to help these people regain control...

"Pregnancy and childbirth might be the most common way to expand a family, but its far from the only one. When eager parents reach out to babies or older kids whose biological families cant care for them, brand-new families are formed. This book discusses the challenges also many blessings of adoptive families. "What is a family?" What used to seem like a simple question has grown ever more complex. The set explores the different types of family structures...

"The Sexual Violence and Harassment set provides useful information on assault and harassment prevention, what to do if it happens anyway, how to date safely, how to recognize unhealthy relationships, and how to get help with abuse." --

"We all have 'down' days as well as happier days. For people with a bipolar disorder, feelings of sadness and happiness can be more extreme. There is an alternation between feeling very 'up' and very 'down.' It can feel like their moods are in control of them. Fortunately, there are ways to treat this disorder and feel more balanced. The lives of millions of kids are affected by mental illness. And yet it's all too common for kids to feel like they...

"Few people have been more strongly impacted by our evolving definitions of family than the LGBT community. Marriage equality has opened up new worlds of opportunity for people who were once shut out of the traditional family structure. This book discusses the many types of LGBT families and shows how being different need not be an impediment to being happy. 'What is a family?' What used to seem like a simple question has grown ever more complex....

"Feeling sad sometimes is a normal part of life. Having depression, however, is different from being sad. People with depression may feel empty or hopeless, leaving them uninterested in activities that used to be enjoyable. Depression is a very common and very serious mental disorder. Fortunately, there are ways to treat depression and strategies to help people feel better."-- "Feeling sad sometimes is a normal part of being human. But for some people,...

"Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among young people, and yet most of us are very reluctant to even broach the subject. This book takes an empathetic and honest look at this serious public health crisis. What causes people to consider taking their own lives? How have societal views of suicide evolved over time? And what can we do to help friends and family members get out of that dark place"--Back cover.

Teaches readers about career paths for visual effects artists, typical education paths, the traits needed to be successful in the field, methods of exploring the career while in school, average salaries, and much more.

"This book takes a candid and nonjudgmental look at the basic information on sexual health and gender identity"--Back cover.

"We are all forgetful sometimes. As people age, they can become more forgetful still. But when remembering information becomes a daily struggle, a person might be suffering from a condition called Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's has been called 'the thief, ' because it steals away the person you loved. Knowing someone with this disease can be hard, but there are ways to encourage your loved ones and help them live happily. The lives of millions of...