Mason Crest 2015 - 2016 School Year Catalog

MENTAL ILLNESSES AND DISORDERS: AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING | 13 TITLES

The lives of millions of kids have been touched by mental illness. Despite the numbers, mental illness remains stigmatized, making it all too common for kids to feel like they are all alone with their problems. A timely and vital introduction to Mental Illnesses and Disorders, the set provides an inclusive approach to understanding their causes, effects, and treatment. Whether readers are seeking information about family members, friends, or themselves, these books will help explain the challenges that individuals with mental disorders and illnesses face. Volumes will explore problems most of us face at some point, such as anxiety and depression, as well as introducing readers to more specific challenges like autism, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic

stress disorder. The set provides both clear perspective and down-to-earth advice, letting readers know they are not alone.

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Centuries old but never more relevant, the martial arts combine physical fitness and agility with mental toughness. Learning and growing in one of these ancient arts can help people young and old improve their minds and bodies. This series examines the major martial arts disciplines, as well as provides specialized titles for women, children, and all-around athletes. Along with expert insight into the right techniques, moves, throws, strikes, kicks, and more, find out how to choose a martial art that will help you reach your goals. SEE PAGE 63 MASTERING MARTIAL ARTS | 10 TITLES A vibrant series of books - the Great Artist Collection provides an excellent introduction to young readers to understand the life and history of each artist, alongside a look at some of their most important and influential works. Each artists biography is presented in an eye-catching format that includes time lines and critical analyses of the artists seminal works in their historical context, with attention paid to the culture of the time. The books include additional information about where each artists paintings can be found in museums, as well as suggestions for further reading, and online resources that will satisfy the most curious minds - perfect for casual reading or easy reference. SEE PAGE 72 THE GREAT ARTISTS COLLECTION | 7 TITLES The Pop Icons series celebrates the life and music of some of Pop music's most successful artists, giving you an insight into their paths to stardom. Each title in this series includes fantastic photographs, biographical information, and statistics on these celebrities. These high-interest books will appeal to the most reluctant readers with intimate details on each pop icon that will amaze even their biggest fans. SEE PAGE 73 POP ICONS | 4 TITLES Whether a car or bike enthusiast, or a casual admirer, this series allows readers to live it up in the sleek and fast Ferrari, envision driving in a Classic American Car of generations past, or hop onto a Super Bike and speed off. The Classic Cars and Bikes Collection features contemporary and archive photos, and defines and details the remarkable styling and revolutionary mechanical engineering for the greatest cars and bikes ever built. Each book offers a high interest journey and concludes with a list of automotive and bike clubs and websites suited for todays most contemporary enthusiast. SEE PAGE 91 CLASSIC CARS AND BIKES COLLECTION | 8 TITLES

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