This book looks at current tourist trends and the issues surrounding responsible travel. There are many concerns about the impact tourists are having on the environment and local communities:
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Chapter One: Tourism Trends
Trends in the travel industry for 2008; Key UK tourism facts; Brits left cold by tourist hot spots; Rise in specialist holidays; Travel trends; Gap years – a rough guide; Ditch (un)worthy causes; Activities.

Chapter Two: Responsible Travel
Thoughts on tourism; Tourism and people; Insider guide: sustainable tourism; Taking tourism to task; Climate change and tourism; Forget the carbon footprint, we want our summer sun; Nature’s ‘doom’ is tourist boom; What is ecotourism?; Souvenir alert; Murder, genocide and war: the new tourist attractions; Activities.

Key Facts;  Glossary (web links at the end of each article)

This book looks at gender equality at home, at school and at work. How far has equality really come and can we close the gender gap?
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Chapter One: The Gender Gap
The gender gap; Upbringing versus biology; Equality for girls?; The gender agenda; Who does the housework?; Men’s changing lifestyles; Equality is the way to a woman’s heart; Gender equality; Because I am a girl …; Activities.

Chapter Two: Education and Careers
Gender and education; Boys need to be taught separately; Gender bias still blights school career advice; Better jobs for women still scarce; Women and work: the facts; Gender pay gap; Plug the pay gap; Harman aims to close gender pay gap; Changes since the 1970s; Activities.

Key Facts;  Glossary (web links at the end of each article)

This book looks at the impact of globalisation and the debate surrounding global trade. Does free trade allow rich countries to take advantage of workers in developing countries?
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Chapter One: Overview
What is globalisation?; Globalisation explained; Types of globalisation; Globalisation defined; The IMF and the World Bank; A globalisation glossary; Concerns about globalisation; Activities.

Chapter Two: Globalisation and Trade
World trade; Trade – did you know?; Examples of unfair trade rules; 10 common misunderstandings about the WTO; Globalisation and the poor; ‘Sweatshops shame‘ fashion alert; Global Fair Trade sales increase by 47%; Unfair trade?; ‘Teach us how to fish – do not just give us the fish’; Globalisation will not threaten skilled UK workers: Attitudes to global trade; Activities.

Key Facts;  Glossary (web links at the end of most articles)

This book looks at the ethical and medical debates surrounding euthanasia and assisted suicide. Would legalising euthanasia allow people to die with dignity?
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Chapter One: The Ethical Debate
Euthanasia; Euthanasia and the law; Q & A; Answering the euthanasia critics; Death with dignity; Public opinion on medically assisted dying; What do the public think?; Assisted suicide and disabled people; Palliative care; Activities

Chapter Two: The Medical Debate
Euthanasia: a doctor’s viewpoint; Should we legalise euthanasia?; Morphine kills pain not patients; Call for euthanasia legislation; Physician assisted suicide (PAS) in the United Kingdom; When premature babies should be allowed to die; Treatment for premature babies; Advance decisions, advance statements and living wills; Activities.

Key Facts;  Glossary (web links at the end of most articles)

This book looks at the increasing pressure we are placing on our natural environment and the problems we face in creating a sustainable future:
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

What is sustainable development?; Environmental sustainability; Fast facts: environmental sustainability; Sustainable consumption and production; What are natural resources?; Ecological Footprint; Sustainable construction; Activities.

This book looks at the terrorist threats we are facing today and what is being done to deal with them:
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Classifying terrorism; Security and terrorism in the UK; History of terrorism; Facts and figures; Head of MI5: terror threat is growing; Terrorists and the Internet; Fear of terrorism; Islam, terrorism and 9/11; The truth about ‘animal rights terrorism’; Activities.

What are the health effects and moral implications of following a vegetarian or vegan diet? This book looks at vegetarian and vegan diets and explores animal welfare issues:
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Going vegetarian; Vegetarianism and IQ; Scientists measure red meat cancer risks; We should eat horse meat, says Ramsay; Vegetarian and vegan; Eat less meat — it's costing the earth; Beastly ingredients — to avoid!; Being vegan — a guide; Vegetarian-friendly supermarkets; Activities.

This book looks at the developments that have been made in cloning and stem cell research and examines the debate surrounding the issues:
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Cloning: new horizons in medicine; Human cloning — the ethical issues; A humanist discussion of embryo research; Stem cell research: new horizons in medicine; FAQs on stem cells; Your stem cell body repair kit; Stem cell milestones; An ethical solution to stem cell debate?; Activities.

This book includes information about immigration and security in the UK, the problems of a growing population and the controversies surrounding immigration:
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Chapter One: Migration and Security

Migration facts and figures; Migration in the UK; British least supportive of immigration; Does migration hurt migrants?; Frequently asked questions; HIV, immigrants and immigration; Outline of the immigration problem; Brits abroad; Mass migration damaging the planet; Activities.

Chapter Two: Population
Population issues; Population estimates; Baby shortage ‘a myth’; 2007 world population; The dawn of an urban millennium; Ageing population; Why we have a census; Activities.

Key Facts;  Glossary (web links at the end of most articles)

Global temperature continue to rise — extreme weather, melting glaciers and loss of biodiversity are just some of the possible results. Are our actions causing climate change? What changes can we make to reduce our impact on the climate? This book looks at the debate surrounding climate change and some possible solutions:
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

World becoming more humid; Instant expert: climate change; Climate change controversies; Why it's green to go vegetarian; What does climate change mean for us?; Biodiversity and climate change: ecosystems; Climate change and cities; UK legislation: Climate Change Bill; Carbon offsetting – FAQs, Activities.

Personal debt is increasing in Britain by £1 million every five minutes. What effects does advertising have on our consumer society? How can we protect our rights as consumers? Should we be buying ethical goods and services? This book looks at consumer trends and the rights, risks and ethics surrounding consumerism:
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Consumers; Consumer durables; Affluenza; Consumer spending; Advertising; Advertising and children; The case of the falling flake; Companies are 'out of touch' say consumers; Men are shopaholics too; Activities.

Britain is a multi-faith society with many different religions. A large proportion of the population claim to be Christian, yet only 7% go to church regularly. People continue to debate about what part religion should play in our communities and schools. This book looks at the issues surrounding religious diversity in Britain:
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Chapter One: Relgious Beliefs
What is religion?; Faith: the statistics; Buddhism; Christianity; Hinduism; Islam; Judaism; Sikhism; Religion in Britain; The Golden Rule; Religion and moral decline; Crisis of faith?; Activities.

‘Smoking’ looks at the pressure to start smoking (especially on young people), the legal situation, the health consequences and kicking the habit:
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Chapter One: Smoking and Society
Smoking statistics; Young people and smoking; How images affect lifestyles; EU advertising ban; Smoking in the EU; Smoking in movies; Smoking regulations in England; Potential increase in pub custom after ban; Legal challenge to smoking ban; National smoking map shows poverty link; Young people and nicotine patches; Smoking in developing countries; Activities.

Chapter Two: Smoking and Health
The benefits of giving up; Giving up smoking — the facts; How nicotine works; Exposure to secondhand smoke; Pregnancy and smoking; Lung cancer; Peer pressure and smoking; Kicking the habit; Smoking and mental health; Activities.

Key Facts;  Glossary (web links at the end of most articles)

‘Binge Drinking’ looks at information about alcohol, current drinking trends (especially among young people) and facing up to problem drinking:
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Chapter One: Alcohol Trends
GM — what is it?; Genomics in the UK; Why GM?; GM labelling; Scientists create healthier tomatoes; Genetic modification and the environment; GM contamination; Modified hens lay eggs to help beat cancer; Biotechnology: growing in popularity; GM drug crops; Activities.

Chapter Two: Facing up to problem drinking
FAQs about alcohol; The bigger picture; Responsible drinking tips; Acoholics Anonymous meetings; Alcohol health warnings; Questions and answers on responsible drinking; Drinking during pregnancy; ‘Raise drinking age to 21’; Alcohol misuse — treatment; A program to combat drinking problems; Activities.

Key Facts;  Glossary (web links at the end of most articles)

‘GM Food’ includes information about GM food and the ethical and practical issues involved in the GM debate:
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Chapter One: GM Background
GM — what is it? Genomics in the UK; Why GM?; GM labelling; Scientists create healthier tomatoes; Genetic modification and the environment; GM contamination; Modified hens lay eggs to help beat cancer; Biotechnology: growing in popularity; GM drug crops; Activities.

Chapter Two: The GM Debate
What are the ethics?; What's the problem?; Supermarkets ‘supporting’ GM; Rice contaminated by GM; GM farming in secret — ‘irresponsible’; Developing countries and GM crops; This crop revolution may succeed; Replace GM? No chance!; Activities.

Key Facts;  Glossary (web links at the end of most articles)

Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Chapter One: Adult and Youth Crime
Crime figures in England and Wales; Crime and justice; Crime in the UK; Violence in the UK; Britain tops European crime league; Youth crime; Streetwise teens; Causes of youth crime; Crisis in custody; Positive press; ASBOs and YOTs; Activities.

Chapter Two: Crime Solutions
Reporting a crime; The police; How crime can affect you; Going to court; Why prison needs reform; Women's imprisonment; World prison population — key points; Activities.

Key Facts;  Glossary (web links at the end of most articles)

According to the 2001 census results there are 10.8 million people (of all ages) in the UK who have a long-term health problem or disability, which limits their daily activities or the work they can do.
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Chapter One: Disability Issues
Disability issues; Disability in the UK; Adjusting to disability; ‘Hidden Lives’; Learning disabilities; Transport options for disabled people; Not seen, not heard; Learning together for the better; Disability benefits; Ross's sstory; Activities.

Chapter Two: Equality and Rights
Equality rights; The disability symbol; Choosing schools; The Disability Discrimination Acts; The care gap; Resources for disabled children; Disability — the global picture; Disabled people and poverty in the UK; Disabled people on TV; Disability and employment statistics; Activities.

Key Facts;  Glossary (web links at the end of most articles)

The number of homeless people who sleep outdoors — rough sleepers — has fallen in recent years. However, there are still 459 people sleeping on the streets in England on any one night, and many other homeless people live in hostels, squats, bed and breakfasts or with friends. Young homeless people and children are one of the most vulnerable groups in the UK. This book looks at the problem of homelessness, and at some solutions.
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Chapter One: Homelessness Problems
What is homelessness?; A brief history of homelessness; Homelessness: myths and facts; Street homelessness; Factors which increase risk of homelessness; Street homeless people's health; Older homelessness; How does homelessness hurt?; What do we know about the homeless?; Too much, too young; Mental health and youth homelessness; Activities.

Chapter Two: Homelessness Solutions
Where to get help; Homelessness: key facts; Preventing homelessness; Two case studies; The Big Issue; Hard work for homeless people; Emmaus communities; Activities.

Key Facts;  Glossary (web links at the end of most articles)

Cannabis is the most widely-used illegal drug in Britain. Although it was reclassified as a Class C drug in 2004, it is still against the law to produce or use cannabis, yet figures show that use by young people is increasing. Could this lead them to try harder drugs such as heroin in the future? In addition, there are worries about potential links between cannabis and mental health.
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Chapter One: Cannabis Issues
What is cannabis?; The history of cannabis and the law; Cannabis – what are the effects?; YouGov drugs survey results; Cannabis and problem behaviour; The state of the cannabis problem in Europe; The cannabis market – production; Kate’s story; Does cannabis lead to taking other drugs?; Reducing or stopping cannabis use; Activities.

Chapter Two: Cannabis and the law
Drug laws and licensing; Paying the price for growing cannabis; Drug facts and figures; Cannabis – what we don’t know; Your rights on arrest; Medicinal use and the law; UK ‘too soft on cannabis dangers’; Activities.

Key Facts;  Glossary (web links at the end of most articles)

Factors such as migration, foreign travel and the Internet mean that we increasingly feel part of a global as well as a national community. Is national identity still important to us in a multicultural society? Does democracy still matter, or do people care less about having a say in how their country is run if they feel that nothing is changing? What do young people expect from their role as citizens?
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Chapter One: Our National Identity
What is citizenship; The citizenship test; The Union Jack – a symbol of unity?; Flying the flag; Identity cards; Activities.

Chapter Two: Getting Into Government
Parliament; Voting for Dummies; General election jargon buster; General elections; How laws are made; The history of voting in Britain; Activities.

Chapter Three: Young Citizens
Youth participation; Youth parliaments and councils; European Union citizenship; Young people and Europe; What is Global Citizenship?; Citizenship education; Activities.

Key Facts;  Glossary (web links at the end of most articles)