Henningfeld, Diane Andrews

A collection of twenty-three essays that examines viewpoints on death and dying from around the world, discussing causes of death, end-of-life care, religion, and funeral practices.

Explores how global warming has impacted human health and the spread of disease and discusses measures that can be taken to lessen the effects of global warming.

A series of essays that address specific issues related to the polar regions, including territorial claims in the Antarctic, how climate change affects the North and South Pole, and resource development in the regions.

Examines famine throughout the world within a historical context and discusses ways of dealing with the problem.

Discusses various issues related to genetically modified food, including health risks, ethics, fair trade, environmental concerns, banning, and monitoring.

Contains seventeen essays that offer different perspectives on issues related to Hurricane Katrina, discussing the government response, improvements being made in New Orleans, the Mississippi coast, mental health services, school reform, global warming, and related topics.

Provides an overview of global warming and its effect on nature and wildlife, discussing land and water habitat loss, examining threats to plant and wildlife health, including the immune and reproductive systems of animals, considering air and water quality, and looking at global warming as it relates to mass extinctions and biodiversity.

Contains fifteen essays that provide varying perspectives on issues regarding charter schools, debating if they threaten the public education system, their regulation, funding, the achievement gap, and other topics.