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Addiction and Overdose: Confronting an American Crisis  

Deaths from drug overdoses have gone up a staggering amount since 2000. Opiates are natural forms of painkilling drugs (such as morphine, heroin, and codeine) derived from the opium poppy. Opioids are synthetic opiates that include the generic medications hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, and fentanyl. The terms are often used interchangeably. Nurse, medical writer, and public health expert Connie Goldsmith investigates the neurology of addiction, the environmental triggers of addiction and overdose, the complexities of getting and staying sober, and efforts to educate medical professionals and patients about the risks of opioid painkillers. Along the way, readers meet a range of medical professionals, experts in the field, former addicts, and family members who have lost loved ones to overdose

Addiction: A Problem of Epidemic Proportions

Addiction is a widespread and growing problem. Substance abuse is still the most common and most destructive form of addiction. But other addictions-for instance, to gambling, social media, shopping, and video games-are also inflicting harm on people’s lives. Addiction: A Problem of Epidemic Proportions provides a down-to-earth look at addiction, its consequences, and the challenges of recovery.

Adorable Animals (Bolt)

Growing up in the animal kingdom isn't easy, but it is adorable. Through colourful photography, growth charts and other infographics, and engaging text, this series takes readers on an adventure through the firsts of some of the world's most adorable animals.

AdoraBULL

Alfred is a bull and bulls are reliable and dependable. When his best friend Tom wants a new, adorable pet, Alfred realizes he may need to up his game to stay Tom's friend.

Adrenaline Rush

Get ready for some fast-paced, high-flying action as Adrenaline Rush introduces you to the world of extreme sports. This series helps readers acquire all of the knowledge needed to try out extreme sports themselves, with tips on clothing and equipment, safety, and the best locations.

Adventure Outdoors

The Adventure Outdoors series explains exhilarating outdoor sports involving water, rocks, mountain biking, and more. Stories of true daredevils serve to inspire and prepare readers for such adventures themselves.

Adventure Outdoors  

The Adventure Outdoors series explains exhilarating outdoor sports involving water, rocks, mountain biking, and more. The informative and visually stimulating books explain equipment needed, skills required, and safety tips. Stories of true daredevils serve to inspire, and checklists and diagrams help the reader to prepare for such adventures themselves.

Adventure Sports

Over the past few years more and more kids have turned away from stick-and-ball sports to explore activities oriented more toward the outdoors and the so-called “action sports.” Each book offers information and tips on proper gear, safety considerations, emergency preparedness, and what to expect while engaging in some of the most popular outdoor sports available.

Adventure Sports

This high/low series takes a dive into some of the world’s most adventurous sports. Discover their history and how they have changed over the years. Explore the breath-taking locations for incredible sporting adventures, from snow-covered mountains, to the ocean’s wicked waves. Unpack the clothing, equipment and skills needed to go pro, and meet the sporting legends pushing themselves to the limit, to be the best. Combining stunning photography with clear and simple text, this series is sure to keep even the most reluctant readers turning the pages.

Adventurers in History (Grasshopper Books)

Adventurers in History introduces early fluent readers to amazing adventurers whose exploits changed the world. In these fun and engaging narrative nonfiction biographies, readers will learn about the explorers, see their most notable adventures or discoveries, and understand their lasting impact on todayÎs world.