Barden, Renardo

This book examines the American criminal justice system, conditions inside prisons, the rehabilitation of prisoners, and the future of prisons.

Discusses the history of basketball and significant individuals in the sport.

Explains the differences between fears, phobias, and anxieties and includes some of the most frequent fears and phobias.

Presents both sides of the gun control debate while describing some of the more shocking incidents in which the use of guns played a tragic role.

Explores the question of who was the first European to set foot on American soil. Columbus? Vikings? Others?.

Discusses the phenomenon of gangs and how they reflect such social problems as poverty, racism, and drugs.

Discusses why and how religious cults begin and prosper, describes the different types, and examines in detail the events surrounding cult leaders Charles Manson and Jim Jones.

Examines significant moments in championship basketball playoffs of the past and discusses the psychological stresses they involved.

Traces the origin of the Most Valuable Player award in professional baseball, describes how the players are selected, and highlights the achievements of some of the winners.

Discusses the phenomenon of stealing bases in baseball and particular games and players noted for this activity.