If you always worry about what other people think about you or if you hate the way you look and can't understand why someone likes you, then you need to kick start your self esteem. This guide provides you with lots of hints and tips on how to think positively about your friendships, your family, your body and your life.

Personal safety is an issue we can't ignore. With 1 in 4 teenagers now a victim of crime it is time to make sure teenagers know how to be street smart and avoid trouble. This Wise Guide contains practical advice on how to be safe, whether on public transport, when walking home, on the net or using a mobile phone. It provides tips on how to become m...

This challenging social issues series inspires debate on questions raised by today’s world. Contemporary quotations give opposing viewpoints whilst clear text gives an objective stance and does not shy away from unpopular opinions. A Franklin Watts title

Apart from a few exceptions, no one can say with absolute certainty where people go when they disappear. Do we go to the same place that lost socks go to? Or do we perhaps evaporate into the heavens in the same way that puddles do? Taking advantage of the lack of definitive answers, this beautifully illustrated book launches new hypotheses, from th...

Chris Crutcher takes us on a wild ride through the mind of a teen with ADD, while David Lubar's protagonist gets a sobering lesson from his friends. In Gail Giles's tale, Brad can't help barking at his classmates but finds understanding when he gives a comical (and informative) presentation to his entire school. And Robert Lipsyte introduces us to...

This dictionary of the human body is arranged in easy-access alphabetical format, suitable for 9-13 year olds. Topics covered include major body structures and processes (lungs and breathing, heart and circulation, etc) and individual organs. Also covered are concerns that often preoccupy this age group - a wide range of common ailments and conditi...

Which Web sites are fun and safe for kids? What is cyberbullying? What information is dangerous to share with strangers online? Find out how to protect yourself in this book about using online resources safely.

Women around the world have long dreamed big, even when they've been told their dreams didn't matter. They've spoken out, risen up and fought for what's right, even when they've been told to be quiet. Whether in science, the arts, sports or activism, women and girls throughout history have been determined to break barriers and change the status quo...

Just Breathe is a fun and accessible, fully illustrated go-to meditation guide written by none other than Mallika Chopra, wellness expert and the daughter of Deepak Chopra. For kids ages 8 to 12, this book is full of specific exercises to help deal with day-to-day challenges and tips to lead a healthier, happier, and more connected life. Beginners...

Dealing with the everday realities facing teens with Aperger Syndrome, this book presents a toolkit of tried-and-trusted ideas to help them work through difficulties and find the solutions that work best for them. This book covers everything they need to know to thrive in their adolescent years, including how to hack your own internal alarm system...

When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. It wasn't until years later that she was diagnosed with autism, a brain disorder that makes communication difficult. Today, Dr. Temple Grandin is a brilliant scientist and professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Her world-changing career has revolutionized the...

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook book edition of Quiet Power by Susan Cain, read by Kathe Mazur. The highly anticipated follow-up to the sensational bestseller Quiet - empowering introverted children, teens and young adults Susan Cain sparked a worldwide conversation with Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't...

Mindfulness-the quality of attention that combines full awareness with acceptance of each moment, just as it is-is gaining broad acceptance among mental health professionals as an adjunct to treatment. This little book is a very appealing introduction to mindfulness meditation for children and their parents. In a simple and accessible way, it descr...

Positively Teenage gives you tools to approach your teenage years with optimism and understanding and to develop real wellbeing for life. The media so often portray adolescence negatively but this book shows you how to approach these years far more positively so that you can really flourish and be in control. You'll find simple strategies to develo...

Sadie Robertson, bestselling author and star of Dancing with the Stars, has an important message for her generation: you don't have to be held back by fear, anxiety, or loneliness anymore. In Live Fearless, Sadie takes you on a thrilling personal journey toward power, passion, and purpose as you live at the center of who God created you to be!...

Girls can rule the world-all they need is confidence. This empowering, entertaining guide from the bestselling authors of The Confidence Code gives girls the essential yet elusive code to becoming bold, brave, and fearless. It's a paradox familiar to parents everywhere: girls are achieving like never before, yet they're consumed with doubt on the i...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an extreme anxiety-related condition listed by the World Health Organization as one of the ten most debilitating illnesses in the world. Roughly 3% of people in the developed world suffer from OCD. In an attempt to get an understanding of OCD, the filmmakers speak to sufferers themselves. Featuring experts in the fi...

Meet Adam - a young boy with AS. Adam invites young readers to learn about AS from his perspective. He helps children understand the difficulties faced by a child with AS - he tells them what AS is, what it feels like to have AS and how they can help children with AS by understanding their differences and appreciating their many talents. This illus...

What Rocks Your World is a unique career guide written for all young people by experienced careers adviser Jenny Mullins. Using the talent show format Jenny guides you through each stage: Just Me - Find out what is important to you. Discover the secrets you have about your hopes and dreams. Audition Stage - Start to act on your ideas and interview...

Most people today live in a mixed race society. However, some people are prejudiced against anyone who they think is different. Find out why people are racist, how it affects individuals and society as a whole, and look at ways of tackling racism.

This audiobook looks at seven different jobs in the music industry including dancer, DJ and recording engineer. It explains what each job involves, together with the skills required and the good points and bad points of working in that area.