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NEW, updated edition! Written by a teenager who was bullied throughout middle school and high school, this kid-friendly book offers a fresh and relatable perspective on bullying. Along the way, the author offers guidance as well as different strategies that helped her get through even the toughest of days. The Survival Guide to Bullying covers everything from cyber bullying to how to deal with fear and how to create the life you dream of having. From...
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NOW AN HBO® DOCUMENTARY FROM AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR JOHN MAGGIO • “An important—and deeply sobering—new book about cyberwarfare” (Nicholas Kristof, New York Times), now updated with a new chapter.
The Perfect Weapon is the startling inside story of how the rise of cyberweapons transformed geopolitics like nothing since the invention of the atomic bomb. Cheap to acquire, easy to...
The Perfect Weapon is the startling inside story of how the rise of cyberweapons transformed geopolitics like nothing since the invention of the atomic bomb. Cheap to acquire, easy to...
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Reveals how cyberbullying is carried out and reveals who are perpetrators and victims of cyberbullying. Offers readers tips on overcoming and avoiding cyberbullying and features real-world examples. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
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Presents overviews and opposing viewpoints on topics concerning suicide reduction, such as whether more resources should be devoted to mental health, the effectiveness of youth suicide prevention efforts, and whether gun control can help reduce suicide. Includes source notes, a list of related organizations, and a list of additional resources.
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The Internet has made it easier than ever for people to connect, but their interactions are not always friendly. Any perceived fault can cause someone to be attacked by a cyber mob a group of people intent on humiliating someone online. Relatable text addresses this relatively new phenomenon, giving readers information about the rise of cyber mobs, the social and psychological effects on their victims, and ways to combat them. Engaging sidebars provide...
10) Stop bullying
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Have you ever witnessed bullying? Have you ever been a victim of it yourself? Bullying comes in many forms, and being able to identify them can help combat the problem.
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The world is awash in weapons-grade nuclear materials, and terrorists are intent on using some to build a nuclear weapon. Scientists and engineers are pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to eliminate the threat by securing nuclear stockpiles, detecting the movement of unsecured radioactive materials, tracking the terrorists, and disarming the weapons before they are used.
13) Violent crime
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Accessible yet sophisticated book that encourages readers to think critically about why violent crime occurs and what the best ways might be to curb it.
14) Counterterrorism
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"Engaging images accompany information about counterterrorism. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
17) Teen suicide
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This absorbing volume explores some of the reasons behind the teen suicides. It explains that there are other ways to address problems that are causing someone pain or feelings of hopelessness. Teens will learn about the possible warning signs of someone who might be thinking of committing suicide and methods of intervention.