Children’s / Teenage general interest: Practical interests

Did you know that today's jolly Santa Claus was originally a Catholic bishop?

Find out what it takes to be a psychologist with character.

Find out what it takes to be a politician with character.

Find out what it takes to be a member of the military.

Substance-related disorders are among the most prevalent of all mental disorders.

At twenty-seven, Sheila is already on the verge of a second divorce.

A century ago, people with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) were sometimes institutionalized for life or treated with frightening operations such as frontal lobotomies.

Everyone experiences the "e;blues"e; now and then as well as times of joy and self-confidence.

Jeff's family and friends described him as "e;good-looking,"e; "e;fun-loving,"e; "e;quick-witted,"e; and "e;talented.

Have you ever known that you shouldn't do something, but just couldn't stop yourself?

Imagine taking a medication meant to heal you only to discover that the drug rotted your bones, made your teeth fall out, and filled you with a radioactive element called radium.

A high school student allows herself to eat less than six hundred calories a day.

Janet's brain felt foggy and numb.

Imagine what it would be like to look at the faces of your family members and friends and not know who they are.

Mental disorders can affect people of all ages and backgrounds.

When terrorists attacked the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, Cassie McCauley watched in horror from her classroom on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River.

We all have to deal with stress sometimes.

Most people cringe when they hear the word physics.

Crimes happen every day all around the world.

Why are programs such as CSI, Law & Order, and Cold Case so popular?

Welcome to the exciting world of forensic investigationthe science of solving crimes.

Welcome to the exciting world of forensic science, where every contact leaves a trace!

An uncanny calm settles on the scene.

Who committed the crime?

The famous Lindbergh kidnapping in the 1930s was solved, in part, through a detailed analysis of the kidnapper's handwriting.

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The digital age we entered in the twenty-first century has rapidly become an age of digital crime.

For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed.

"e;Real-life"e; crime dramas on television intrigue us with the details of postmortem examinations leading to the arrest of murder suspectsbut how do forensic pathologists, the doctors who investigate unnatural deaths and chilling crime scenes, actually bring criminals to justice?

Africa is the worlds poorest continent, and it also has the worlds fastest-growing population.

Human rights are the fundamental freedoms and privileges to which every individual is entitled.

Much of modern Africa struggles with poverty, famine, widespread disease, and violent conflict.

Many of the problems in Africa today, including widespread poverty and civil unrest, can be traced to the continents legacy of bad governance.

Ethnic or racial classifications often say more about culture and shared experience than about genetics or common ancestry.

Obesitythe state of being very overweightis more than a problem in the world today; it's a crisis.

Not every child is lucky enough to live in a safe, loving home.

Millions of people with special needs experience problems like prejudice, limited opportunities, and difficulties accessing the facilities that should be freely available.

When young people commit crimes, they often do not know what to expect next.

By whatever name it is calledthe Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, the Star-Spangled Bannerthe American flag is the ultimate symbol of American freedom.

In her groundbreaking book Wait for Me, Rebecca St.

Imagine a school where the leaders in student government, academics, the arts, and sports brought out the best in themselves and their peers.

In The Complex Infrastructure Known as the Female Mind, Relient K expounds on their experiences observing the opposite sex.

Despite being the hottest new model around, all Axelle wants to do is solve mysteries.

Latest news from Cassidy Bond, Star Reporter!

Despite her long legs and fashion-obsessed family, all Axelle wants to do is solve mysteries.

My name is not actually Penny Dreadful.

There's an autumn chill in the air, but nothing can dampen Abbie's spirits.

School's out for the summer holidays, but there's no stopping Abbie.

Abbie's life feels like one big rain cloud since her parents split up.

When a deliciously dangerous case lands right on her London doorstep, top model and secret sleuth Axelle can't resist strapping on her heels and snapping on her shades to track down the person who attacked fashion photographer Gavin.