New Releases by David Aretha

Basic facts about drinking in America, teen usage, and warning signs of alcoholism are presented in this readable, unbiased text. The effects of alcoholism on families, the dangers of binge drinking, and the successes and failures of solutions and strategies to solve these issues are discussed. Societal attitudes that contribute to alcohol abuse and organizations that are working toward healing problems caused by alcohol are included. The book''s design, with quotes and statistics in a large, attractive typeface, may encourage browsing. Black-and-white stock photos are undistinguished and not necessary for understanding the material. While Ted Gottfried''s The Facts about Alcohol (Benchmark, 2004) has similar material plus more historical and legal information, this volume contains more documentation in the source notes and more easily understood statistical information.

In 1931, while America was in the grips of the Great Depression, nine young black men fought with a group of white men while hoboing on a train near Scottsboro, Alabama. When police arrived to-arrest them at the train''s next stop, the nine knew they were in trouble - but they had no idea just how much. Unbeknownst to them, two women who were also aboard the train told the police that the nine black men had assaulted and raped them. Evidence suggested that there was little truth to this accusation, but local police and citizenry, enraged at the idea of black men violating white women, immediately rounded up and arrested the nine black men, dubbing them the Scottsboro Boys. The Boys were quickly found guilty and sentenced to die in subsequent trials, but the lack of convincing evidence, and the blatant injustice of the rushed trials, outraged people nationwide. Soon the Scottsboro Boys were being fought for by the NAACP, socialists, and even President Franklin Roosevelt. They were all up against a powerful enemy - the deeply corrupt and racist justice system of Jim Crow-era Alabama. The trials and struggles for justice would carry on for years and change the face of justice and civil rights in America. Book jacket.

Looks at how the discovery of gold and the subsequent influx of people into California brought opportunity and devastation and radically changed America''s culture, geography, and view of itself.

Provides valuable information about these highly addictive party drugs, dangers to watch for, and where to go for help.

A 2003 study found that 37.4 percent of young people have used illicit drugs. all drugs, illegal or legal, can have harmful consequences if they are abused. As abusers'' lives become consumed by drugs, they are likely to fail in school or at work, tear apart their families, or commit crimes o support their habits. Even legal drugs such as nicotine can lead to severe health problems or death. Form illicit drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and ecstasy-to easily obtainable and potentially harmful products such as alcohol, cigarettes, and inhalants-the Drugs series provides the reader with information about drug abuse. Real-life case histories are included.

Provides information on the history of inhalants, its effect on the body, and where to go for help.

Provides valuable information on the dangers of steriods and other performance-enhancing drugs, and where to go to get help.

An introduction to the geography, history, economy, plants and animals, culture, and people of the continent that is also the world''s largest.

Surveys the history of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, discussing key players and coaches and some of the highlights in the team''s past seasons.

Through the years the Montreal Canadiens have won twenty-four championships, more than any other professional sports team in North America. Some of hockey''s greatest players have laced up their skates for Les Canadiens, including Howie Morenz, Maurice Richard, Jean Beliveau, Guy Lafleur, Jacquest Plante, and Patrick Roy. Author David Aretha guides the reader through the action as he tells the story of the world''s greatest hockey team.