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YA Non-Fiction Fall 24 (75 series)

Mental Illness and Homelessness

The rising numbers of mentally ill homeless people in America has left governments at all levels searching for answers. The movement to release those with severe mental illness from outdated institutions has left too many patients living on the street with no access to treatment. However, new approaches to low-cost housing and urban treatment centers are showing promise for the future.

Modern Russia: From Revolution to the Invasion of Ukraine

There have been many Russias throughout history: the opulent era of the czars, the communist nation ruled by terror, and the Cold War superpower. After its communist ideology failed in 1991, Russia struggled to find a place in the modern world. With the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has become a key factor in shaping a future of world peace or escalating conflict.

Move: How Physical Activity Helps Maintain Mental Health

Millions of young people face mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and even everyday stress. Regular physical activity can promote the release of natural "feel good" chemicals in the brain, boost energy levels, improve self-esteem, make you feel more connected to others, and help ease the types of stress we all experience from time to time. This book shows how physical activity helps reduce mental health risks and maintain overall well-being.

My Home: The Diversity of Families Today

My Home: The Diversity of Families Today delves into the lives of teens raised in diverse families, ranging from immigrants to LGBTQ households. Through their narratives, discover the challenges, daily experiences, and triumphs of belonging to these unique family structures.

Prosecuting War Crimes: Seeking Justice for the Victims of War

As modern warfare has become more hazardous to soldiers and civilians, nations have worked together to create and enforce rules of war. Prosecuting War Crimes: Seeking Justice for the Victims of War explores how treaties such as the Geneva Conventions have set guidelines to protect noncombatants and govern the treatment of military prisoners. The book also looks at how war criminals can be brought to justice, from the Nuremberg Trials to the Balkans tribunals to evidence of war crimes in RussiaÎ

Queer History Project

Join author Lee Wind on a fascinating journey through LGBTQIA+ history, as he delves into primary sources to reclaim the lives, loves, and identities of historical figures around the world.

Quick Guide to Evaluating Information Online

Online media is rife with deepfake videos, doctored photographs, and false claims. This book discusses some of the subject areas where disinformation is most common. It provides guidelines for analyzing online information to avoid being duped by scams, hoaxes, and propaganda.

Reach Out: Tips for Helping Someone in Crisis

People experience mental health crises for a multitude of reasons. This book explores what people can do to help others get through such a crisisÑincluding coming up with a crisis plan, offering resources to get professional help, and simply reaching out to those in need.

Religions of the World (BrightPoint Press)

Religions of the World introduces readers to some of the most-followed religions around the world. Each book in this series focuses on a specific religion and describes the religionÎs history, the belief system, and how followers today celebrate their faith. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

Roads to Family: All the Ways We Come to Be

Examine and appreciate the many ways in which people can create a family. This informative compendium goes beyond the basics of sexual reproduction to examine the diversity of medical and societal methods people use, including in-vitro fertilization, surrogacy, adoption, and more. Through scientific research, diagrams, and interviews with families, author Rachel Ginocchio provides a thoughtful and thorough examination of the possibilities available.