Drawing on varied sources, from personal experience and sociological trends to pop culture and current scientific literature, Natural Causes examines the ways in which we obsess over death, our bodies, and our health. Both funny and caustic, Ehrenreich then tackles the seemingly unsolvable problem of how we might better prepare ourselves for the end -- while still reveling in the lives that remain to us.

In Australia, Lucy tries to balance her life at home surrounded by her Chinese immigrant family, with her life at a pretentious private school.

California culture wields an enormous influence on the rest of the United States and indeed the world. In this fascinating book Monica Ganas, a lifelong Californian and veteran of the stage and screen, explores the hypnotic effect of the Golden State. With a witty style and loads of interesting stories, she offers an insider's critique of California culture and shows how Christians can respond to its pervasive influence. According to Ganas, we are...

Movies and TV are especially to blame in fostering myths about Bipolar Disorder. These Canadians de-mystify the condition and talk about life and health post-diagnosis.

With many different disabilities, these kids talk about their challenges and hopes for the future, including the importance of acceptance and accessibility so they can live their best lives.

Four experts (Michael Berry, Karl Gerth, Nile Green, and Pankaj Mishra) offer unique insights into different aspects of contemporary Asian society based upon their personal and professional experiences, sharing their perspectives on the similarities and differences between Asia and the West.

People with high functioning autism face stigma and judgement, often because their disability is "invisible" – showing no outward signs. The participants honestly answer questions about what it feel like to live with autism.

Often mocked and stigmatized for their disability our participants with Tourette Syndrome candidly answer questions about the myths and what life is like living with what is often mistakenly called "the swearing disease".

Famous because of a few celebrities with the disorder Parkinson’s is still very misunderstood. Eight people living with the disorder talk about their personal experience and their hopes for the future.

Often misunderstood and thought of as only a "soldier’s disease" PTSD can affect anyone who has experienced any kind of trauma. These survivors tell their stories and dispel those myths.