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By David Halberstam. 2002
Account of the New York City firefighters from Engine 40, Ladder 35, who respond to the attack on the World…
Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Of the thirteen men on duty only one survives. Bestseller. 2002By Rachel Simmons. 2002
A study of the "hidden culture of girls' aggression in which bullying is epidemic, distinctive, and destructive." Uses anecdotes and…
surveys to document such behavior and offers suggestions for combating it while helping the perpetrators and their victims. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2002By Gore Vidal. 2002
Citing the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Vidal describes "various provocations on our side that…
drove [Timothy McVeigh and Osama bin Laden] to such terrible acts." Vidal excoriates the United States government's foreign policies and deplores the restrictions on domestic civil liberties subsequent to the attacks. Bestseller. 2002By Leonard S. Marcus, Judy Blume. 2000
By Nancy Whitelaw. 2000
Biography of the "father of tabloid journalism," who used sensationalism to sell newspapers at the end of the nineteenth century.…
Discusses his career, his deteriorating vision, and his establishment of journalism prizes in his name. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000By Loretta Lynn, Patsi Bale Cox. 2002
Country singer continues her autobiography begun in Coal Miner's Daughter (DB 47599). Includes reminiscences of her career and friendship with…
Conway Twitty, Tammy Wynette, and other entertainers; her stormy marriage to her late husband, Doolittle Lynn; and her relationships with her children. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2002By Mattie J. T Stepanek, Mattie J. Stepanek. 2002
A third collection of poems by a young boy with an incurable disease, who cherishes hope even as he faces…
adversity and personal challenge. In September 2001 he wrote "For Our World," wishing that everyone would pray for peace. For grades 3-6 and older readers. Bestseller. 2002Discusses how advertising has developed, how companies use it to entice consumers, and how it impacts various markets, especially young…
people. Includes information about advertising in disguise--in infomercials, movies, music videos, and even on PBS. For grades 6-9. 1999By Bruce Wilkinson, David Kopp. 2001
By Yogi Berra, Dave Kaplan. 2001
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger. 2001
A collection of letters written by teenagers reflecting on and reacting to reading the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul…
(DB 44853, DB 47252, DB 50351) series. For senior high readers. Bestseller. 2001By Alex J Packer, Alex J. Packer. 2000
Author of How Rude (DB 46516) presents 150 ways to relieve tension and find peace and pleasure, without pills. Includes…
stress breakers, meditation, physical and artistic activities, nutritional advice, and tips on personal relationships. Includes a chapter on visual perception. For junior and senior high readers. 2000By William J. Bennett, Michael Hague. 2000
A collection of poems, prayers, and stories in the Judeo-Christian tradition presented to inspire all young Americans. Contains the biblical…
story of "Daniel in the Lions' Den," "The Selfish Giant" by Oscar Wilde, and a biographical sketch of Louis Braille. For grades 2-4 and older readers. Bestseller. 2000By Jay McGraw. 2000
The author, a college student and son of the author of bestselling Life Strategies (DB 47962), advises teens on how…
to achieve personal goals and avoid behavior that blocks pathways to success. Presents ten "life laws" and tips for implementing them. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller. 2000By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger. 2000
In this sequel to Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II (DB 47252), the authors present additional stories and anecdotes…
written by teenagers. The inspirational themes include relationships, friends and family, and overcoming obstacles. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller. 2000By Phillip C McGraw, Phillip C. McGraw, Phil McGraw. 2000
The author of Life Strategies (DB 47962) presents a plan for saving a marriage or other intimate partnership by taking…
personal responsibility for the situation. Lists ten "relationship myths," provides questionnaires and other tools to analyze problems, and suggests steps to achieve a balance and mutual respect. Bestseller. 2000By Sara Shandler. 1999
Inspired by reading Reviving Ophelia (DB 40455) as a seventeen-year-old, the author solicited essays from other adolescent girls to create…
a forum for them to express their concerns dealing with family, friends, body image, and societal expectations. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. BestsellerBy Earl A Grollman, Earl A. Grollman. 1993
Discusses ways to cope after the death of a loved one. Examines the different stages of grieving and how to…
resume one's own life. Includes samples of exercises to assist in expressing emotions. For senior high and older readersBy Bernard Frankel, Rachel Kranz. 1994
Explores the "rising epidemic" of teenage suicide from social, family, and personal perspectives. Discusses circumstances and motives that incline young…
people to consider ending their lives. Offers advice for getting help. For junior and senior high readersBy Patricia Dragisic. 1998
Describes the basic structure of personal and business letters, with examples of each type. Includes such diverse topics as grammar,…
salutations, and using electronic mail; presents some famous letters from the past. For junior and senior high and older readers