Margaret O. Hyde (1917–2013)

This is a topic that is very deep, with a lot of issues, and is something I think about a lot (and a lot lately too). It has a lot of things, issues, and surrounding myths to it, and suicide is obviously not something to take lightly. For yourself, and/or for others.

There is deep repercussions just merely by thinking about it, and learning about it, its causes, its prevention, and methodology for rehabilitation is the best process in understanding it.

This book has a lot of good information. show more It is written a bit bland, boringly so, and dry, and some of the material may be dated (written in late 80s), but, overall the information is good, and needs to be read and understood. show less

A satisfactory once-over-lightly on flight by an established school science director whose career has included posts at Columbia's Childhood Center and the Shipley School. A personalized narrative puts the reader in the pilot's position and the flights he/she goes on rise from a monoplane to a moon-bound rocket. All possible essentials, for so short a book, are well presented, and its unique contribution is its over-all view instead of a particular aspect, of all flight. But for more show more grounding in special branches look at the books suggested in the bibliography. show less

A bit old-fashioned (all Caucasian children, ingredients include esoteric items like moth flakes) but still valuable. Doesn't over-simplify, not too babyish. More science than craft.

Safe Sex 101: An Overview For Teens addresses abstinence, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, teen pregnancy, the sex organs, and includes additional useful resources (websites, organizations, books, hotlines). The personal testimonies or examples feel contrived and repetitive. The language is detailed and scientific but is easy to access, understand, and read. It is not dependent on medical or scientific jargon. More of the book is dedicated to abstinence and abstinence programs show more than the other topics. The book includes a fairly comprehensive glossary (oddly omits oral sex and sexual intercourse but includes anal sex and premarital sex). The photos included are black and white and seem a bit dated. show less