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Thinking critically : opioid abuse
Wilcox, Christine, author.
"Opioid addiction is the biggest drug abuse epidemic in US history. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations, this title examines issues related to opioid abuse."--Publisher's d....
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The benefits of medical marijuana : from cancer to PTSD
Clayborne, Leigh, author.
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Women heroes of World War II : 32 stories of espionage, sabotage, resistance, and rescue
Atwood, Kathryn J, author.
Noor Inayat Khan was the first female radio operator sent into occupied France and transferred crucial messages to the Resistance. Johtje Vos, a Dutch housewife, hid Jews in her home and repeatedly outsmarted the Gestapo. Law student Hannie Schaft became ....
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Marijuana : facts, figures, & opinions
Clayborne, Leigh, author.
"What's the marijuana industry look like around the world? How are businesses, governments, and patients impacted by the laws of their lands? Is there really any proof that medical marijuana works? In Marijuana: Facts, Figures, & Opinions, we'll answer th....
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The far away brothers : two teenage immigrants making a life in America
Markham, Lauren, author.
Identical twins Ernesto and Raul Flores, seventeen, must flee El Salvador, make a harrowing journey across the Rio Grande and the Texas desert, face capture by immigration authorities, and struggle to navigate life in America.....
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Dreamland : the true tale of America's opiate epidemic
Quinones, Sam, 1958- author.
Explores the roots of the current opiate crisis, explaining how the rise of the prescription drug OxyContin paralleled the influx of heroin into the United States.....
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Facing the facts : the truth about sex and you
Jones, Stanton L, author.
A guide to sex for Christian teenagers describes the physical differences between men and women, the changes that come with puberty, pregnancy, and abstinence.....
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Positively teen : a practical guide to a more positive, more confident you
Morgan, Nicola, author.
Teaches teenagers how to approach their adolescent years with optimism and understanding, giving them the skills they need to develop long-term well-being.....
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Your brain needs a hug : life, love, mental health, and sandwiches
Earl, Rae, author.
Offers advice and coping strategies on such topics as mental health, social media, family, friendship, and getting through difficult days.....
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Warriors & weapons : a young adventurer's guide
Zub, Jim, author.
"In this illustrated guide, you're transported to the legendary and magical worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, where you are presented with one-of-a-kind entries for different types of warriors, as well as the weaponry these fighters need for D&D adventuring. ....
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