Asthma is a chronic life-threatening lung disease that affects nearly 5 million teens, causing episodes of wheezing, coughing, and breathing difficulty. It affects about 1 or 2 teens out of 10, and is the most common reason teens miss school in this country."Living with Asthma" is a straightforward guide offering authoritative information on coping and living with the disease. This accessible book features dramatized, real-life examples, which allow readers to fully grasp the impact asthma can have on everyday living. Appendixes contain such useful information as organizations, support groups, online resources, and further reading.

The Teen Titans rush to rescue Static from the clutches of the sadistic thug Holocaust. Plus: Slave-girl Ravager - unleashed!

This is the complete season of the MTV show called "Teen Mom 2"

Documentary following the lives of four teenagers--a jock, the popular girl, the artsy girl and the geek--in one small town in Indiana through their senior year of high school. We see the insecurities, the cliques, the jealousies, the first loves and heartbreaks, and the struggle to make profound decisions about the future.

The Teen's Guides series provides a wealth of information on a variety of illnesses, diseases, and social issues that often affect readers in grades 6 through 12—from peer pressure and bullying to obesity and sexually transmitted diseases. Ideal for teens living with a disease or whose family members or friends are coping with it or for those facing some of the challenging realities of modern life, these books provide all the information readers need to know to understand the nature of the issue and its consequences on day-to-day life.

There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Though each one affects insulin differently, both result in high blood sugar levels. People with Type 1 diabetes must take insulin injections, which may have a significant impact on their day-to-day life and activities, while those with Type 2 diabetes can often be treated with diet and medication.A user-friendly and accessible guide for teens living with the disease or teens with diabetic family or friends, "Living with Diabetes" examines various real-life cases and treatments currently available. Sidebars highlighting key points of interest, along with appendixes listing helpful organizations, support groups, online resources, and further reading complete this informative reference work.

Health-Medical Documentary hosted by Claudie Blakley, published by Channel 4 in 2011 - English narration. A frank and sometimes shocking look at the real world of teenage sex, complete with fears, frights and fun. Ruth and Dr Rachael meet a mother and daughter at loggerheads because the daughter refuses to go on the pill. Seventeen-year-old Rachel fell pregnant by accident last year and her mum Michelle is at a loss trying to get her daughter to protect herself from another unwanted pregnancy

Cancer is a general term that applies to more than 100 different types of cancer. Each type of cancer has a special kind of treatment, unique problems, and general outlook. Cancer is largely a disease that affects older adults, though children can get a few types of cancer as well, including leukemia, a cancer of the blood; bone cancer; and brain tumors."Living with Cancer" provides teens with the information they need to understand the nature of the disease and its consequences on day-to-day life. Filled with pertinent facts, this accessible guide uses case studies and dramatized, real-life examples to illustrate the impact of living with cancer. An appendix presents useful information such as various organizations, support groups, online resources, and further reading.

The books in the "Teen's Guides" series provide a wealth of information on a variety of illnesses, conditions, and diseases that often affect readers in grades 6 through 12 - from cancer and depression to asthma and diabetes. Ideal for teens living with the disease or whose family members or friends are coping with it, these insightful books offer everything readers need to know to understand the nature of the disease and its consequences on day-to-day life. Each book is written by a medical professional with firsthand experience with the disease or disorder. Case studies and dramatized, real-life examples illustrate the everyday impact of living with each specific disease. Topics covered include: How does the disease function, and how does it affect the body? How can one recognize the signs and symptoms of the disease? What causes the disease? What treatments are available, and are they effective? What side effects do they have? What social repercussions can the disease have? What should one expect going through recovery or as the disease progresses?

Emeryville: population 73,250, including one feared serial killer on the loose who carves the number 13 into his victimsdz? chests.

Health-Medical Documentary hosted by Claudie Blakley, published by Channel 4 in 2011 - English narration. Sammy comes to see Dr Rachael because she is worried she may be allergic to sperm. And 19-year-old Josh is desperate to lose his virginity. Eighteen-year-old Sammy has been with her boyfriend for five years but her extreme physical reaction to his sperm makes her wonder if she will be able to conceive later in life. Also in this show 19-year-old Georgina hates her boobs and it is ruining her sex life. And 20-year-old Beth is suffering from severe cystitis when she has sex.

Health-Medical Documentary hosted by Claudie Blakley, published by Channel 4 in 2011 - English narration. Seventeen-year-old Charlie doesn't know how to ask his dad for advice. And 18-year-old Ronnie thinks his penis is too small. Also in this episode 16-year-old Pixie takes the brave step of speaking to Dr Rachael about wanting an HIV test. Pixie has slept with over 20 people and thinks that a boy she slept with recently may have HIV. Ruth meets 17-year-old Charlie and his dad Barrie.

Major depressive disorder is caused by a combination of brain chemistry, family history, distorted thinking, and a person's emotional environment, according to most experts. Conservative estimates suggest that major depression affects 1 percent of all preschoolers, 2 to 3 percent of elementary school-aged children, and 6 to 8 percent of teens. Yet as many as two-thirds of kids with depression don't get the help they need, according to the National Mental Health Association. With medication and therapy, depression can be treated and controlled.Written in clear and straightforward language, "Living with Depression" examines this disease and provides teens with the information they need to understand the nature of depression and treatments. Sidebars, appendixes, and further reading guide additional exploration of this timely topic. This accessible guide is ideal for readers living with depression or those who have family members or friends who are coping with it.

"My name—my True Name—is Ashallayn’darkmyr Tallyn. I am the last remaining son of Mab, Queen of the Unseelie Court. And I am dead to her. My fall began, as many stories do, with a girl…."
To cold faery prince Ash, love was a weakness for mortals and fools.