New Releases by David Aretha

Provides information on the history of inhalants, its effect on the body, 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 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.

Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the state of Michigan. Includes Internet links to Web sites.

Surveys the key personalities and some important moments in the history of the Detroit Pistons basketball team.

The Seattle SuperSonics have boasted some of the most exciting teams and players that the league has ever seen. The high-flying Sonics, led by Dennis Johnson, Gus Williams, and Jack Sikma won the NBA title. Since then, the Sonics have featured all-star caliber players such as Shawn Kemp, Gary Payton, and Vin Baker.

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.