Children’s / Teenage general interest: Work, politics and society

Poland is an Eastern European country that is stepping up on the world stage.

The Netherlands is one of the most progressive countries in the EU.

Italy is a tourist destination for thousands of people every year.

Not long ago, Ireland was a country dealing with poverty and violence.

Greece's economy has struggled a lot in recent years, but it has a long, rich history to draw on to help solve its problems.

Ever since Germany formed in 1871, it has been a major world player.

As one of the most powerful countries in Europe, France is a key player in the EU.

Denmark is a peaceful northern country that joined the EU in 1973.

The Czech Republic is one of the newest countries in the world.

Although Belgium is a small country, it is a big player in Europe.

Austria is a German-speaking country with a long history and rich cultural traditions, from kings and queens to musical composers.

Have you ever played cards on a rainy afternoon?

Special days are times for fun and togetherness.

Have you heard of Anansi, the mischief-making spider from Africa?

Have you heard these common proverbs?

You may turn on the CD player or the radio when you want to hear musicbut once, in the days before modern technology, music was enjoyed whenever groups of people got together.

Did you know that if you drop a spoon, someone will kiss you soon?

A patchwork quilt .

Do you know who started the first volunteer fire company in the United States?

Does your family have a favorite holiday meal?

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

On March 24, 2002, Halle Berry made history.

Derek Jeter's career with the New York Yankees started in style.

Alicia Keys has dominated hip-hop and R&B music since first bursting onto the scene in 2001.

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

Find out what it takes to be a special education teacher with character.

Find out what it takes to be a social worker with character.

Find out what it takes to be a research scientist with character.

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

Find out what it takes to be a professional athlete or sports official.

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

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

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

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

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

Find out what it takes to be a homeland security officer.

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

Find out what it takes to be a financial advisor with character.

Find out what it takes to be a computer programmer with character.

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

Find out what it takes to be a childcare worker with character.

Find out what career assessments really mean.

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.