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The dreamer's companion: a young person's guide to understanding dreams and using them creatively
By Stephen Phillip Policoff, Stephen P. Policoff. 1997
Introduction to the science and mythology of dreaming, including theories of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and others. Explains causes and…
interpretations of childhood nightmares and the role of neurochemicals. Offers suggestions such as keeping diaries and joining discussion groups to make creative use of dreams. For senior high and older readersChicken soup for the teenage soul II: 101 more stories of life, love, and learning (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger. 1998
Poems, stories, and anecdotes written by teenagers are arranged by topics, which include relationships, friends and family, growing up, and…
making a difference. Sequel to Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul (DB 44853). For senior high and older readers. Bestseller. 1998Chicken soup for the kid's soul: 101 stories of courage, hope, and laughter (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Patty Hansen, Irene Dunlap. 1998
Popularity has its ups and downs
By Meg F Schneider, Meg F. Schneider. 1991
Explains the meaning of popularity and suggests ways to cope with this issue in school and social situations. Discusses the…
concept of self-confidence and how to achieve it. The author also stresses the value of true friendship and the importance of learning to deal with rejection and change. For junior and senior high readersRogers, of the popular children's program Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, presents letters he has received from children and adults through the…
years. Rogers discusses world issues, feelings and fears, family relationships, and deathMaking faces
By Kevyn Aucoin. 1997
Under the Tuscan sun: at home in Italy
By Frances Mayes. 1996
American writer Frances Mayes finds a new lifestyle when she and her companion Ed purchase a large, abandoned, country home…
in Tuscany. The restoration of the house and garden are fraught with problems but also provide many pleasures. Mayes enjoys the flowers, the freshly grown vegetables, the cooking, and the quiet pace of sunny Tuscan summers. BestsellerChicken soup for the teenage soul: 101 stories of life, love, and learning (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger, Mitch Claspy. 1997
Following in the tradition of Chicken Soup for the Soul (DB 39870), the authors collected stories, poems, and anecdotes relating…
to the teenage years. Topics include relationships, friendship, love, family, as well as "tough stuff" that teens can browse through and return to again and again. For junior and senior high readers. BestsellerSeven years in Tibet: Official Agents' Handbook
By Heinrich Harrer, Dawn Margolis. 1996
Harrer recalls how in 1943 he escaped from a British internment camp in India and, after an arduous journey, arrived…
on foot in Lhasa, the holy capital of Tibet. He was granted refuge and later became a tutor to the Dalai Lama. In late 1950, the Chinese invasion of Tibet forced Harrer to leave Lhasa, which had become his spiritual home. BestsellerHarry Potter and the cursed child: Parts one and two (Harry Potter)
By Jack Thorne, J. K Rowling, John Tiffany. 2016
The eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story presented on stage. It was…
always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn't much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and father of three school-age children. While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places. Bestseller. Grades 4-7. 2016.Out of the fog: treatment options and coping strategies for adult attention deficit disorder
By Suzanne Levert, Kevin Murphy, Kevin R Murphy. 1995
The authors define adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) as a treatable neurobiological disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and…
oftentimes, hyperactivity. They explain the diagnosis and treatment and describe techniques for coping with the effects of ADD using diet, exercise, relaxation, and organizational toolsDon't stand too close to a naked man
By Tim Allen. 1994
Like his character on the sitcom "Home Improvement," Allen ponders the differences between the sexes and discusses male zones that…
include the basement of Sears. He explains the horrors of growing up with the surname of Dick, later dropped for show business. And he even finds humour in his stay in prison, where it's difficult NOT to stand so close to a naked man. Includes strong language. c1994.A book of your own: keeping a diary or journal
By Carla Stevens. 1993
Discusses diaries and journals and the value of keeping a diary or journal of your own. Includes examples of entries…
from well-known diarists such as Anne Frank and Theodore Roosevelt, as well as from less famous young people. For grades 5-8Beating the odds: stories of unexpected achievers (Teen Issues Ser.)
By Janet Bode. 1991
The author presents the stories of eleven teenagers who are trying to succeed despite tremendous problems in their lives. Interspersed…
among these first-person accounts from teens who are homeless, pregnant, abused, addicted, or imprisoned are comments from adults who work with young people and who offer advice on success. For Junior and senior high readers. 1991.Emotional illness in your family: helping your relative, helping yourself
By Harvey R Greenberg, Harvey R. Greenberg. 1989
The author, a clinical professor of psychiatry, has written this book to help adolescents contend with the difficulties a relative's…
troubles can cause. He examines ways, both within the family and through professional help, of dealing with problems. Presenting a catalog of disorders, he discusses each and suggests specific coping strategies. For junior and senior high readersReal ponies don't go oink!
By Patrick F McManus, Patrick F. McManus. 1991
In this collection of essays, McManus again treats his audience to the exploits of his wife Bun, his buddies Retch…
and Eddie, and himself. He recounts the events that led to his dog's climbing a tree, to the class clown's finally making the fierce math teacher laugh, and to the garage door's gobbling up the dog. He tells of the problems in pouring a concrete walk and of fireworks with the potential to bring down a B-29. BestsellerOh, the places you'll go! (Classic Seuss)
By Seuss, Dr Seuss. 1990
"Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away!" So begins the inimitable Dr. Seuss…
in this graduation speech for both young and old. Filled with wit, wisdom, and insight, this advice in rhyme humorously deals with coping with the various ups and downs of life, taking charge, and ultimately succeeding against the odds. For readers of all ages. BestsellerThe last lion, Winston Spencer Churchill: Volume 2; Alone, 1932-1940
By William Manchester. 1988
Churchill is portrayed as "the last of England's great Victorian statesmen" for his staunch defense of the Empire and its…
values. Examines the prime minister's faults and criticizes his limitations as a parent and his espousal of Edward VIII's abdication. Bestseller 1988. Sequel to "The last lion, Winston Spencer Churchill: visions of glory, 1874-1932". Followed by "The last lion, Winston Spencer Churchill: defender of the realm, 1940-1965". 1988.James Herriot's dog stories: Warm And Wonderful Stories About The Animals Herriot Loves Best
By James Herriot, Victor G. Ambrus. 1986
Collection of fifty dog stories from the Scottish veterinarian and master storyteller of Yorkshire. Whether treating Mrs. Pumphrey's pampered Pekingese…
Tricki Woo, saving a dog's badly mangled leg without antibiotics, or ducking out of the Daffodil Ball with future wife Helen, Herriot's reminiscences are warm and cheery. Bestseller. 1986Stuff that's loud: a teen's guide to unspiraling when OCD gets noisy (The Instant Help Solutions Ser.)
By Ben Sedley, Lisa W. Coyne. 2020