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Being a teen is one of the hardest things in the world. Are you struggling with loving yourself, recognizing your strengths, and bouncing back from challenges? Would you love to find out how to be a confident, budding teen girl who can handle whatever life throws at them? Just imagine it… your communication has improved, you know how to handle negativity in your life, and you have so many goals and habits you love working with.

Retired Canadian lawyer Donald Desaulniers has recently marked his 50th year since graduating from the University of Western Ontario Law School in 1971. That milestone prompted him to wonder what lessons he had learned over the course of his life that would have been helpful to know when he was in university. This short essay describes three simple lessons that might assist students today in surviving their university years. There is so much negative press about how universities have become indoctrination centers rather than institutes of learning that prospective college students should ...

Get ready to take charge of your financial future and unleash your inner money maven with this easy-to-consume Money Skills guide. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your money game, this book has your back. Say goodbye to boring money talks—explore the juicy stuff to guide your mind toward financial independence and financial freedom. Eight entertaining chapters include just everything you need to know about the money game: ✅ Money 101—learn the basics, from its history to its evolution. ✅ Spend, Save, Shine—discover the core of sustainable living and create ...

Based on the popular S.H.A.P.E. book for adults, this teen version walks through the same process of discovery with students. Written by the bestselling author and pastor at Saddleback Church, Doug Fields, this book will help teenagers understand who they are, how they can serve, and why they serve.

Life takes love and courage, but is sometimes full of regrets... Take an emotional ride inside the lines of this coming of age story told through the eyes of 10-year-old Cora Harris as she deals with being a biracial child living in the prejudiced South. Set in 1961 in a rural town of Tennessee, Cora learns the true meaning of family and how to love herself as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. A well-intentioned family lie surfaces accidentally one evening, which sets the pace for Cora to eventually seek out a way to heal broken hearts that had been devastated for years by racism ...

Libro de relatos cortos que no te dejará indiferente. Antes de cada historia una pequeña reflexión nos hace sumergirnos en el cuento que estamos a punto de leer. En mayor o menor medida todo el mundo se puede ver reflejado en ellos. Temas como la exclusión, el abuso de los medicamentos, la soledad o la conciliación familiar aparecen plasmados en estas historias. Nueve relatos breves en los que el lector podrá verse identificado, al mismo tiempo que disfruta de las historias que contienen. Un paciente con dependencia a los ansiolíticos; una mujer que debe enfrentarse al mundo a ...

Alexandra Fisher is a passionate advocate for social justice and a champion of the rights of vulnerable youth. With a background in social work and community development, Alexandra has dedicated her career to understanding and addressing the challenges faced by homeless teens in the United States. Through her book on the homeless epidemic among teens, Alexandra aspires to ignite a movement that transcends the pages of this work and sparks real-world action. Her hope is that readers will be inspired to join the cause, foster compassion, and work together to ensure that no young individual is...

Earth Hates Me presents a look inside the mind of the modern teenager - from a modern teenager's perspective. Sixteen-year-old Ruby Karp addresses the issues facing every high schooler, from grades to peer pressure to Snapchat stories, and unpacks their complicated effects on the teen psyche.

Ready to Unlock Your Magnificent Self? Your Journey to Mastering Life Skills Begins Here! Stepping into adulthood is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. How do you manage your time effectively, build a successful career, and stay balanced in a digital world? The transition from dependence to independence comes with a lot of questions, and you’re not alone in seeking answers. "Unlock Your Magnificent Self" is your ultimate guide to navigating life’s complexities with confidence. Whether you’re entering college, starting your career, or simply looking to enhance your personal ...

Glimmer of Hope tells the story of how a group of teenagers raced to channel their rage and sorrow into action and went on to create one of the largest youth-led movements in global history.

Adéntrate en el emocionante mundo del fútbol con "Las Historias Inspiradoras de Fútbol para Jóvenes Lectores", una colección apasionante de relatos que va más allá del juego para transmitir valiosas lecciones de vida. Desde momentos de triunfo hasta instantes de resistencia, estas historias inspiran, levantan el espíritu y empoderan a los lectores jóvenes. Ya seas un fanático del fútbol o simplemente busques inspiración, este libro promete encender tu pasión y alimentar tu impulso para lograr la grandeza. Descubre los legendarios jugadores que han pisado la cancha, desde Pelé ...

As a youth, when you're told that your mom should have crossed her legs and broke your neck when she was giving birth to you, you have a tendency to believe that your existence is a mistake. When you are told that you don't deserve to breathe the same air as normal people, you naturally feel worthless and powerless. Ironically though, after a life of murder, prison, and other survival-induced traumas that resulted in blood and sirens, you come to learn that true power comes from knowing of, not believing in, the things that you cannot see.

¿Es posible convertir las crisis en oportunidades? Algunos de los descubrimientos e innovaciones más importantes de la humanidad han nacido a partir de crisis o contratiempos, lo que nos demuestra que es posible levantarnos después de las caídas y reinventarnos para aplicar lo mejor de las experiencias difíciles.

Hot on the heels of the 500 Words: Black Lives Matter competition hosted by Virgin Radio this month, Bonnier Books UK is publishing a collection of 100 inspiring, moving and poignant short stories submitted by children from across the country. Almost 6,000 children, aged between 5 and 13, submitted stories expressing their personal experiences, tales of empathy, learning and respect, building on the international conversation around Black Lives Matter.

On December 7, 1941—"a date which will live in infamy"—the Japanese navy launched an attack on the American military bases at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The next day, President Franklin Roosevelt declared war on Japan, and the US Army officially entered the Second World War. Three years later, on December 18, 1944, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which enabled the Secretary of War to enforce a mass deportation of more than 100,000 Americans to what government officials themselves called "concentration camps." None of these citizens had been accused of a real crime.

"Aren't you a terrorist?" "There are no roles for people who look like you." "That's a sin." "No girls allowed." They've heard it all. Actress Alia Shawkat reflects on all the parts she was told she was too "ethnic" to play. Former NFL player Wade Davis recalls his bullying of gay classmates in an attempt to hide his own sexuality. Holocaust survivor Fanny Starr tells of her harrowing time in Aushwitz, where she watched her family disappear, one by one. What made them rise up through the hate? What made them overcome the obstacles of their childhood to achieve extraordinary success?

Harness your outrage, rev up your suspicions, and throw out what you thought you knew about 21st-century political unrest. Are you ready for Emory's story? A cult classic in the making. A gritty mystery of the Great Recession that gets under the fingernails of American outrage today. A foreshadowing of the unrest of the post-2016 election world. Discontents: The Disappearance of a Young Radical is the first book in the gripping mystery of the 2011 disappearance of Emory Walden, the notorious graffiti artist and evasive dissident who was famously hunted by authorities. "Witty and unsettling,...

Uno de los campos más importantes en mi trabajo es elevar la autoestima de las personas. Muchas veces me han tachado de superficial por afirmar que la apariencia es uno de los aspectos más relevantes para aumentar nuestra autoestima. Creo que, en realidad, debemos cuidar de nuestro aspecto, sentirnos bien y, lo más importante, disfrutar de la salud. Es por eso que quiero ayudarte a dejar de sufrir o preocuparte por las famosas “dietas” y cambiar tu estilo de vida para lograr la apariencia que siempre has deseado y sentirte increíble. Te prometo que te convertirás en una persona que...

Life skills form the foundation of the future you’ve always dreamed of and admired. While learning and developing these skills is a continuous process that never ends, most of it occurs during your teen years. This guide is designed to help equip teenagers with the tools they need to maximize their potential and enjoy fulfilling lives.

Mother Teresa is an informative introduction to the famous Catholic nun. Mother Teresa is one of the most admired Nobel laureates of all time. Born in Eastern Europe of Albanian parents, she became a Catholic missionary nun in India when she was still a teenager. After teaching in a convent school in Calcutta for nearly two decades, in 1946 she claimed that she heard God calling her to live and work among "the poorest of the poor" in that city's slums.