Table of Contents

August 22, 2003

Bullying​—What Can You Do About It?

Why do some people bully others? What are the effects? What can be done about it? This issue of Awake! explores the answers to these questions.

 3 Bullying​—A Global Problem

 5 Bullying​—Some Causes and Effects

 8 Breaking Free From Bullying

12 Navigating by Water, Sky, and Wind

15 Insect Repellent​—For Monkeys!

16 Profile of a Religious Community

20 Disaster at Sea—Tragedy on Land

22 Choices That Affect Your Health

28 Watching the World

30 From Our Readers

31 Like Crystal Moonbeams

32 “It Fell Into Good Hands!”

How Can I Stop Trying to Be Perfect? 17

The need to be perfect is harmful and unhealthy. Learn how with God’s help you can change your thinking in this regard.

St. Petersburg​—Russia’s “Window on Europe” 23

Its 300th anniversary was celebrated in May. Learn about the fascinating history of this remarkable Russian city.