Hal Marcovitz

The process of becoming a teen is not easy, especially when you have to deal with a lot of extreme emotions. Every feeling has its own unique causes and problems, and each one is experienced differently by guys and girls. This series takes a fun approach to these issues by addressing them in a reversible book format, one side for guys and the other side for girls. The reader can access in-depth discussion and practical advice that applies to him...

Torture. According to Henry Shue, professor of politics and international relations at the University of Oxford in England, "No other practice except slavery is so universally condemned in law and human convention. Yet, unlike slavery…torture is widespread and growing." Why is torture so common? Is it an unavoidable component of human psychology? Exposing Torture tackles these complex questions, delving into the history of torture around the world,...

You can't control what other people do, but you can control how you react. This guidebook uses real-life examples and quotations to illustrate the causes of jealousy and envy and how they affect the body and emotions. Readers take a quiz to discover if their jealousy is taking over their life, and learn what to do, and what not to do, to deal with it.

Is it difficult for your readers to make friends? Have they lost the one person they felt most comfortable with? Many people choose to be alone, but for those who don't, the loneliness they experience may feel overwhelming and insurmountable. This guide discusses the negative effects of loneliness and provides research-based information on overcoming it. Readers take a quiz to figure out if they are an introvert or extrovert and discover how that...

Your face feels hot, your muscles tighten, you see red, you are angry…and you don't know what to do about it. Using real-life examples and quotations, this guide discusses the biological, emotional, and social effects of anger and provides research-based information about getting support and coping with it. Readers will take a quiz to figure out if they are aggressive, passive, or assertive, and take the first steps to improve how they deal with...

This title examines one of the world's critical issues, gangs. Readers will learn the historical background of this issue, leading up to its current and future impact on society. Early U.S. gangs, such as the Mafia, are discussed, as well as the formation of large gangs throughout the country, in both urban and rural areas. Violent gang rivalry is discussed, as well as law enforcement related to gang activity. Reasons young people join gangs are addressed,...

This is the story of the Italian tourist who became the first European to completely cross Asia and document his experiences in a book, The Travels of Marco Polo