May 8 Table of Contents A Footstep Away From Death Land Mines—Weighing the Cost An Earth Free of Land Mines A Sailing-Ship Extravaganza “You Are Going to Die!” When “Little Brother” Comes Home The Dramatic History of a “Land of Contrasts” How to Cope With Despair Loida’s Journey out of Silence What Can a Bird Teach a Prisoner? Are You Lactose Intolerant? Watching the World From Our Readers Aids in Africa—What Hope for the New Millennium? How to Enjoy a Happy Family Life