Silverstein, Herma

In trying to cast a spell with a love potion designed to bewitch handsome but conceited Stormy, fourteen-year-old Miranda actually conjures up the ghost of a boy who died in 1958.

Provides information for the teenage single mother including support systems, parenting tips, and child development.

Discusses accomplishments of the 1990's. Biology, Medicine, CHemistry, anthropology and archaeology, physics, astronomy and space and technology.

Describes a variety of famous hoaxes and deceptions in literature, music, art, science, and the media. Also includes hoaxes meant as practical jokes.

Describes the styles, techniques, and accomplishments of the new Olympic gymnasts, with an emphasis on Mary Lou Retton.

Discusses how alcohol affects the body and the lives of both alcoholics and those closest to them.

Surveys the life and career of the first prime minister of Israel.

Examines the world of modern espionage, discussing the functions of intelligence agencies around the world, how and why they gather information, and examples of spy operations and famous cases.

Explains the different forms of depression due to environment, chemical imbalance, or genetics, and indicates remedies or agencies that can help.

Discusses the realities of all types of date abuse--physical and emotional as well as sexual--and describes both date abusers and those who are abused, explaining why people often fall into these roles.