Examines the scope, causes, and potential remedies for school violence, discussing such topics as the media, gangs, and guns.

Examines the aftermath of the December 2004 tsunami on the coastal areas of southern Asia, and describes the devastation, loss of life, and recovery processes.

Describes the increasing cultural diversity in America, and its effects on American society.

Discusses the death penalty and its various aspects and controversies, including whether it is a deterrent, whether it is applied unfairly, how to regard cases in which it is applied by mistake, and whether an execution should be witnessed by the public.

An overview of the Olympic Games throughout their history; highlighting some of the achievements, records, and humorous and tragic moments; and discussing such aspects as boycotts, terrorism, and drug use.

Defines what acid rain is and the problem it creates for people and for the environment.

Describes the nature and history of cults and the different aspects of living in a cult, including the difficulty of leaving it.

Presents a historical overview of drug trafficking and discusses its economic and legal aspects.