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The Compact Research series is intended to offer a concise, relevant and conveniently organized collection of information covering a variety of current topics ranging from stem cell research to Marijuana and terrorism.

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The Death Penalty

Parks, Peggy J.

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Teenage Suicide

Parks, Peggy J.

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Teenage Sex and Pregnancy

Parks, Peggy J.

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Garbage and Recycling

Parks, Peggy J.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, garbage has grown exponentially in the United States since 1960, increasing from 88 million tons (80 million metric tons) to 250 million tons (227 million metric tons) in 2008. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines How Serious a Problem Is Garbage? Is Toxic Waste a Serious Problem? How Effective Is Recycling? and How Can Garbage Be ...

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Parks, Peggy J.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, commonly called OCD, is a complex mental illness that involves repetitive thoughts (obsessions), which cause people to perform repetitive acts (compulsions) in an effort to seek relief. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? What Causes Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? What Problems Are Associated with Obsessive-Compulsi...

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Influenza

Parks, Peggy J.

Influenza, commonly called the flu, is an acute viral infection of the respiratory system, including the throat, nose, bronchial tubes, and lungs, that causes mild to severe illness and can lead to death. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines What Is Influenza? What Causes Influenza? What Are the Public Health Risks of Influenza? and Can Influenza Be Treated or Cured?

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Online Social Networking

Parks, Peggy J.

Because of sites such as Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Linkedin, and others, the popularity of online social networking has literally exploded in recent years. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines What Is Online Social Networking? What Are the Dangers Associated with Online Social Networking? Is Online Social Networking Addictive? and Should Online Social Networks Be More Tightly Regulated?

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Gangs

Parks, Peggy J.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, more than 20, 000 violent gangs with approximately 1 million members were criminally active in the United States as of September 2008. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines How Serious a Problem Are Gangs? Why Do Young People Join Gangs? Can People Leave the Gang Life Behind? and Can Gang Violence Be Stopped?

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Coal Power

Parks, Peggy J.

People throughout the world rely on coal for generating electricity and for powering factories that make products such as steel, cement, and paper--yet because it is such a dirty fuel, as well as a finite resource, coal is highly controversial. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines How Dependent Is the World on Coal Power? Does Coal Burning Threaten the Environment? What Are the Environ...

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Space Research

Parks, Peggy J.

From the Apollo missions that allowed humans to walk on the moon to space shuttle flights and the invaluable data gathered by robotic probes, space research has yielded a vast amount of information over the years. Such knowledge drives the quest for expanded scientific understanding of the universe as well as the development of technologies that support continued space research. This title examines the science behind space research in the foll...