Gay Believers: Homosexuality and Religion
by Emily Sanna
Price: $7.95 USD. 10510 words.
Published by Mason Crest on December 9, 2010. .
For centuries, organized religion has been a main force behind the prejudice and rejection of the LGBT community. Members of this community have struggled with the conflicts of being both religious and gay, but many are beginning to find support and inclusion. Learn about how the world’s major religious traditions view homosexuality and how many have grown to accept LGBT people as they are.
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Homophobia: From Social Stigma to Hate Crimes
by Jamie Hunt
Price: $7.95 USD. 8130 words. Published by Mason Crest on December 9, 2010. .
While homophobia and hate crimes seem to be new social and political issues, the fear and hatred of gay people has been present throughout history. Despite the many advances made by the LGBT community, homophobia continues to run rampant. Learn about the plight of LGBT people and explore ways young people—straight and gay—can work together to end the hatred and create a better future for all.
Price: $7.95 USD. 8130 words. Published by Mason Crest on December 9, 2010. .
While homophobia and hate crimes seem to be new social and political issues, the fear and hatred of gay people has been present throughout history. Despite the many advances made by the LGBT community, homophobia continues to run rampant. Learn about the plight of LGBT people and explore ways young people—straight and gay—can work together to end the hatred and create a better future for all.
Homosexuality Around the World: Safe Havens, Cultural Challenges
by Jaime Seba
Price: $7.95 USD. 9160 words. Published by Mason Crest on November 3, 2010. .
The degree of acceptance for the LGBT community varies considerably in different countries. As gay men and women from around the world share their personal stories and experiences, learn about the changing cultural attitudes and the national policies held from country to country regarding the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
Price: $7.95 USD. 9160 words. Published by Mason Crest on November 3, 2010. .
The degree of acceptance for the LGBT community varies considerably in different countries. As gay men and women from around the world share their personal stories and experiences, learn about the changing cultural attitudes and the national policies held from country to country regarding the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
Statistical Timeline and Overview of Gay Life
by Zachary Chastain
Price: $7.95 USD. 10970 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 21, 2010. .
The LGBT community's history is one of pride in the midst of prejudice, oppression, and misunderstanding. Seeing the development of the LGBT identity and community over time, a person is stuck by the bravery of individual LGBT people and the community itself in its struggle for acceptance by society. This book catalogues the history that is the LGBT community's fight for freedom and visibility.
Price: $7.95 USD. 10970 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 21, 2010. .
The LGBT community's history is one of pride in the midst of prejudice, oppression, and misunderstanding. Seeing the development of the LGBT identity and community over time, a person is stuck by the bravery of individual LGBT people and the community itself in its struggle for acceptance by society. This book catalogues the history that is the LGBT community's fight for freedom and visibility.
What Causes Sexual Orientation? Genetics, Biology, Psychology
by Bill Palmer
Price: $7.95 USD. 8320 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 21, 2010. .
Taking a look at the various theories of the origins of homosexuality, this book delves into the center of the LGBT struggle for civil rights and acceptance by society. While for centuries homosexuality was considered a mental illness, gay people today have the evidence of scientific research and the benefit of their community’s decades-long fight for acceptance to prove they deserve equality.
Price: $7.95 USD. 8320 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 21, 2010. .
Taking a look at the various theories of the origins of homosexuality, this book delves into the center of the LGBT struggle for civil rights and acceptance by society. While for centuries homosexuality was considered a mental illness, gay people today have the evidence of scientific research and the benefit of their community’s decades-long fight for acceptance to prove they deserve equality.
Feeling Wrong in Your Own Body: Understanding What It Means to be Transgender
by Jaime Seba
Price: $7.95 USD. 8910 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 21, 2010. .
Is it possible to be born in the wrong body? Explore the answer to this question with an in-depth look at what it means to be transgender, based on the personal experiences of the men and women who have taken steps to transition. These experiences help uncover the reality of this often misunderstood group.
Price: $7.95 USD. 8910 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 21, 2010. .
Is it possible to be born in the wrong body? Explore the answer to this question with an in-depth look at what it means to be transgender, based on the personal experiences of the men and women who have taken steps to transition. These experiences help uncover the reality of this often misunderstood group.
Smashing Stereotypes: What Does It Mean to Be Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender?
by Jaime Seba
Price: $7.95 USD. 8390 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 21, 2010. .
“That’s so gay!” The words we use every day have power and can easily have a negative impact on life. This book considers common stereotypes of the LGBT community, explores where they come from and what they mean, and lets you decide if they are actually valid. Find out about informational resources and how young people are taking action in their communities to combat crude stereotypes.
Price: $7.95 USD. 8390 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 21, 2010. .
“That’s so gay!” The words we use every day have power and can easily have a negative impact on life. This book considers common stereotypes of the LGBT community, explores where they come from and what they mean, and lets you decide if they are actually valid. Find out about informational resources and how young people are taking action in their communities to combat crude stereotypes.
Gays and Mental Health: Fighting Depression, Saying No to Suicide
by Jaime Seba
Price: $7.95 USD. 8470 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 21, 2010. .
Thousands of LGBT people feel misunderstood and trapped in a world of people who judge them. Many of these people falsely think that their only choice is to end their life. This book explores some of the factors that lead to mental health issues for gay people, and examines steps that can be taken to help reduce or eliminate these threats.
Price: $7.95 USD. 8470 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 21, 2010. .
Thousands of LGBT people feel misunderstood and trapped in a world of people who judge them. Many of these people falsely think that their only choice is to end their life. This book explores some of the factors that lead to mental health issues for gay people, and examines steps that can be taken to help reduce or eliminate these threats.
Being Gay, Staying Healthy
by Jaime Seba
Price: $7.95 USD. 8190 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 20, 2010. .
A balanced, nutritional diet and exercise are necessary for everyone, gay or straight. But LGBT people have additional health concerns that are important to remember. This book covers many health issues in the gay community that affect people of all ages, including AIDS and teen pregnancy, as well as external health issues such as drug and alcohol abuse.
Price: $7.95 USD. 8190 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 20, 2010. .
A balanced, nutritional diet and exercise are necessary for everyone, gay or straight. But LGBT people have additional health concerns that are important to remember. This book covers many health issues in the gay community that affect people of all ages, including AIDS and teen pregnancy, as well as external health issues such as drug and alcohol abuse.
Gay People of Color: Facing Prejudices, Forging Identities
by Jaime Seba
Price: $7.95 USD. 9090 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 20, 2010. .
LGBT people of color may face discrimination from within their own racial community because of their sexual orientation, and also from their LGBT peers through racism. Learn about the complicated health and personal issues faced by those in this situation, and find out how role models help the community by providing successful representations of LGBT people of color.
Price: $7.95 USD. 9090 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 20, 2010. .
LGBT people of color may face discrimination from within their own racial community because of their sexual orientation, and also from their LGBT peers through racism. Learn about the complicated health and personal issues faced by those in this situation, and find out how role models help the community by providing successful representations of LGBT people of color.
Coming Out: Telling Family and Friends
by Jaime Seba
Price: $7.95 USD. 9550 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 20, 2010. .
For each individual, the experience of coming out and openly acknowledging oneself as being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender is very different. This book catalogues the personal coming-out experiences of various LGBT people, while spreading the word about organizations that provide support to people whose loved ones are coming out.
Price: $7.95 USD. 9550 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 20, 2010. .
For each individual, the experience of coming out and openly acknowledging oneself as being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender is very different. This book catalogues the personal coming-out experiences of various LGBT people, while spreading the word about organizations that provide support to people whose loved ones are coming out.
Gay Characters in Theater, Movies, and Television: New Roles, New Attitudes
by Jaime Seba
Price: $7.95 USD. 10300 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 20, 2010. .
From tiny stages in art house theaters to Oscar-winning big-screen performances, LGBT characters have become increasingly more common in mainstream entertainment. This book explores how theater productions, films, and television shows have changed through time to become more inclusive of LGBT characters and issues, allowing people to develop new attitudes about the gay and lesbian community.
Price: $7.95 USD. 10300 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 20, 2010. .
From tiny stages in art house theaters to Oscar-winning big-screen performances, LGBT characters have become increasingly more common in mainstream entertainment. This book explores how theater productions, films, and television shows have changed through time to become more inclusive of LGBT characters and issues, allowing people to develop new attitudes about the gay and lesbian community.
Gay and Lesbian Role Models
by Jaime Seba
Price: $7.95 USD. 10000 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 19, 2010. .
Most people have at least one person to look up to and use as a model for their own life. But many of those who are a part of the LGBT community lack someone to relate to. This book features the lives and actions of various prominent gay and lesbian role models, including Bishop Eugene Robinson, comedian Ellen DeGeneres and late politician Harvey Milk.
Price: $7.95 USD. 10000 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 19, 2010. .
Most people have at least one person to look up to and use as a model for their own life. But many of those who are a part of the LGBT community lack someone to relate to. This book features the lives and actions of various prominent gay and lesbian role models, including Bishop Eugene Robinson, comedian Ellen DeGeneres and late politician Harvey Milk.
Gay Issues and Politics: Marriage, the Military, & Work Place Discrimination
by Jaime Seba
Price: $7.95 USD. 10300 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 14, 2010. .
From the early twentieth century views of LGBT people to the 1969 Stonewall riots, this book offers an overview of some of the issues the LGBT community has faced in the United States. The book also offers a closer look at three of the major issues faced by the LGBT community in America today: gay marriage, the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” military policy, and prejudice in the workplace.
Price: $7.95 USD. 10300 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 14, 2010. .
From the early twentieth century views of LGBT people to the 1969 Stonewall riots, this book offers an overview of some of the issues the LGBT community has faced in the United States. The book also offers a closer look at three of the major issues faced by the LGBT community in America today: gay marriage, the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” military policy, and prejudice in the workplace.
A New Generation of Homosexuality: Modern Trends in Gay and Lesbian Communities
by Bill Palmer
Price: $7.95 USD. 9110 words. Published by Mason Crest on September 15, 2010. .
This educational book, intended for young adult readers, examines the history of the LGBT community in America from its roots in the free-thinking seaport cities of the 1800s, through the social revolution of World War II, the early activists of the 1950s, the “gay pride” movements of the 1970s, the AIDS crisis, and the mainstreaming of LGBT communities of the present day.
Price: $7.95 USD. 9110 words. Published by Mason Crest on September 15, 2010. .
This educational book, intended for young adult readers, examines the history of the LGBT community in America from its roots in the free-thinking seaport cities of the 1800s, through the social revolution of World War II, the early activists of the 1950s, the “gay pride” movements of the 1970s, the AIDS crisis, and the mainstreaming of LGBT communities of the present day.