Ruby Sisson Library

Summary: Offers advice on how to deal with an alcoholic and where to go for help.

Discusses how to recognize and deal with sexual harassment and where to go for help.

A guide to coping with the stresses and emotions arising after the death of a parent.

Examines the phenomenon of street gangs, the reasons people join them, the danger they can hold, and ways of avoiding getting involved with them.

A guide for overachievers who wish to relieve anxiety and the pressures of excessive stress, especially when overachieving is becoming a dangerous habit.

Gun violence can be a confusing and scary topic. Anyone who keeps current with the news will know that gun violence occurs in our society nearly every day. This book explores the history of guns as it applies to the Second Amendment and the effects of gun violence on society. Gun control and legislation in the United States on federal, state, and local levels are thoughtfully addressed without taking sides on this controversial issue. Sidebars highlight...

Communities and schools across the United States have recently been shocked by reports of the frequency of rape and sexual assault. Sexual consent has become an increasingly important issue. This title examines this difficult issue and reveals campus and community efforts to educate students about sexual consent, shortcomings in addressing rape accusations, and current laws pertaining to consent. Call-outs share special tips, like what to ask a specialist...

The topic of cyberbullying tends to appear in the news only after a tragedy. This compelling book explains the abuses that trolls dish out, as well as the impact that cybermobs can have on anyone, from students to business owners. To combat these issues, this book thoughtfully suggests ways that students can actively avoid abuse and includes sound advice about how they can protect themselves if they fall victim to online mistreatment. Along with offering...

"Most people know that smoking is bad for their health. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, however, every day in the United States, more than 3,200 people ages eighteen and younger smoke their first cigarette. Many people don't believe they will become addicted; others choose to vape because they think it's a less dangerous alternative. This book delivers facts about the differences between smoking and vaping, effects on...