What are illicit drugs? Why do people use them? What are the effects on the body of using drugs? Are some drugs more dangerous than others? What is addiction? Why are some people able to stop using drugs at will while others become addicted? Respected science author Magaret O. Hyde and Yale University School of Medicine physician John F. Setaro take a fresh approach to the problem of drug abuse among teens. This book looks at drugs and drug abuse...

Imagine you could drown out all the noise of social media, the bickering in mommy FB groups, and the controversial advice you get from your doctor, your mother-in-law, or your late-night Google searches. What would that free up for you? How would you feel? Imagine that instead, you trusted yourself and your baby. Imagine that you trusted that feeling inside you, your inner knowing-your mama instincts. Like a good friend, therapist, and mentor, Mothering...

Reginald isn't like the other zombies who shuffle through Quirkville, scaring the townspeople and moaning for BRAINSSSSS! The only thing Reginald's stomach rumbles for is sticky peanut butter and sweet jelly. He tries to tell his zombie pals that there's more to life than eating brains, but they're just not interested. Will Reginald find a way to bring peace to Quirkville and convince the other zombies that there's nothing better than peanut butter...

Seventh grade is almost over. Cassie feels like she's somehow managed to survive the worst of it, but as the end draws near and she's faced with awkward social situations and embarrassing family moments, she realizes she's going to need to be much stronger if she's going to make it to eighth grade.

Travis loves football. But he also loves glitter, dance, and fashion. His classmates belittle him for defying social norms. Will Travis remain confident and brave when others tease him for being different? Travis sets no limits to what he enjoys doing. Shopping and football, ballet and dress-up make Travis a one of a kind boy! But when some of the kids on the playground begin to pick on him, Travis truly dazzles. This empowering story encourages kids...

Zahlreiche Kinder und Jugendliche haben eine chronische körperliche Erkrankung, wie z.B. Asthma bronchiale, Obstruktive Bronchitis, Diabetes mellitus, Epilepsie, Migräne, Morbus Crohn, Mukoviszidose, Heuschnupfen, Neurodermitis, Skoliose oder Rheuma. Viele der Kinder und Jugendlichen entwickeln von selbst die Kraft, um mit den zusätzlichen Herausforderungen und Belastungen, die sich durch die Erkrankung ergeben, zu leben. Andere dagegen benötigen...

A Romantic Suspense full of twists and turns.... When a steamy incident in the back seat of a borrowed car plunges sixteen-year-old Beatrice Malcolm smack in the middle of a global manhunt, she discovers that the search for her fugitive father has more to do with her than she could ever imagine. With her mother gone, Bea's life is unraveling in the worst possible way as she's thrust into a world of government conspiracy, insanity, and mind-altering...

The teenage years are a period of enormous growth and change, and maintaining a positive self-image during this tumultuous time can be a challenge. In this thoughtful book, young adults will read real stories of teens dealing with issues such as the stinging criticism of their peers, stage fright, and the sense of isolation one can feel even in a large group of people. These heartfelt first-person accounts are sure to resonate with teens as they offer...

Lindsay discovers that she is possessed and must return to Marlwood Academy in order to free herself from the demon that is telling her to do things she does not want to do.

Fresh edition of a popular title offers teens straightforward advice on stress management, anxiety reduction, and digital well-being. Untempered stress among teens is approaching epidemic status. Prolonged and intense anxiety can feel like being stalked by a tiger, never knowing when it will strike. Helping adolescents cope with day-to-day stressors-like school, friendships, family, and social media-can help curb impulsivity and other risky behaviors....