Product Description: This volume presents a comprehensive overview of the history and structure of the United Nations. An analysis of the UN Charter and the functions of the major UN divisions, including the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Secretariat, as well as its funding and controversies surrounding itall these considerations will offer students a thorough understanding of the UNs place in the world and how it operates...read more

Product Description: This volume examines the growing world economy and the resulting increased pressures on the environment and social welfare across the globe, especially within the context of the United Nations. Students will gain an understanding of the UNs response to these trends, particularly in its growing commitment to sustainable development and narrowing the wealth gap as a path to managing economic globalization...read more

Product Description: In this volume, terrorism is explored in the context of the UNs international peace and security policies. From the response to the September 11, 2011, terrorist attacks in the United States, to the exploits of Boko Haram and the Islamic State in Iraq and Syriastudents will gain a thorough understanding of the UNs role in the prevention of terrorism and its response to the devastation when it happens...read more

Product Description: Americans have some form of depressive illness. This is more than the blues; it is a phenomenon that costs the US millions of dollars in health-care needs and lost wages. This title describes nonpharmaceutical treatment of depression...read more

Product Description: Depression has been around almost as long as civilization. Treatments have included mineral baths, electric shocks, talking, surgery, and drugs. This title helps readers to learn about the evolution of theories of the causes of depression, the role of biology in depression, and the development of various treatment methods...read more

Describes what depression is, its history, treatment options available, and why antidepressants combined with psychotherapy is the most effective way to combat depression.

Describes the events that led to the establishment of the United Nations and discusses its charter, the origins, development, and functions of its main branches, and how it is financed.

Examines how theories about the causes of depression have evolved, how biology plays a role in depression, and how treatments have developed, and discusses current therapeutic methods and prospects for the future.

Describes the role of the United Nations in dealing with development and the world economy; outlines the principles of sustainable development; and discusses the Agenda 21 program, paying the costs of development, and related matters.

Describes the role of the United Nations in the struggle against terrorism and discusses the work of the Security Council, the case of Al Qaeda, and United Nations action to deal with the aftermath of terrorist attacks.

Presents information on the geography, climate, economy, government, and culture of Denmark and discusses the European Union and Denmark's position in this economic confederation of twenty-five European nations.

Product Description: Today's young people need a global perspective in order to understand the world around them. This series provides students with vivid insights into the European Union's growing political and economic force on the international state, as well as into the growing challenges facing its member nations in the 21st century...read more

Presents information on the geography, climate, economy, government, and culture of Slovenia and discusses the European Union and Slovenia's position in this economic confederation of twenty-five European nations.

Presents information on the geography, climate, economy, government, and culture of Latvia and discusses the European Union and Latvia's position in this economic confederation of twenty-five European nations.

Presents information on the geography, climate, economy, government, and culture of Lithuania and discusses the European Union and Lithuania's position in this economic confederation of twenty-five European nations.

Presents information on the geography, climate, economy, government, and culture of Sweden and discusses the European Union and Sweden's position in this economic confederation of twenty-five European nations.

Presents information on the geography, climate, economy, government, and culture of Hungary and discusses the European Union and Hungary's position in this economic confederation of twenty-five European nations.

Introduces the history, geography, economy, population, and culture of Slovakia, and describes the relationship between Slovakia and the European Union.

Presents information on the geography, climate, economy, government, and culture of Poland and discusses the European Union and Poland's position in this economic confederation of twenty-five European nations.

Presents information on the geography, climate, economy, government, and culture of the Czech Republic and discusses the European Union and the Czech Republic's position in this economic confederation of twenty-five European nations.