Teen Life

Lewis "Shoe" Blake is used to the joys and difficulties of life on the Tuscarora Indian reservation in 1975: the joking, the Fireball games, the snow blowing through his roof. What he's not used to is white people being nice to him - people like George Haddonfield, whose family recently moved to town with the Air Force. As the boys connect through their mutual passion for music, especially the Beatles, Lewis has to lie more and more to hide the reality of his family's poverty from George.

How do you know if you are ready to be baptized? If you are a student who is confused about baptism, you are not alone. If you are a parent or youth leader who struggles to explain baptism in a way teens can understand, you are not the first.

One of the most difficult things is learning how to interact with others. Because you’re encountering so many new things at this stage in your life, you’re not sure how to act, and you end up either shying away from situations or behaving awkwardly. By building the social skills in this audiobook, though, you’ll be able to face any situation and overcome common social struggles with confidence.

Did you know that Dialectical Behavior Therapy has helped millions of teenagers since it was developed just over 30 years ago! This isn’t just a book; it’s an interactive audiobook. It uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a form of therapy that helps people find the balance between accepting themselves and changing what they don’t like about themselves.

Are you exhausted from seeing your teen or students wrestle with stress, anxiety, and negative thoughts? Have you tried numerous strategies, only to find they offer short-term relief at best? Do you finally want to guide them towards a solution that brings lasting change and helps them thrive emotionally? If so, then you’ve found the right resource. Achieving emotional stability in teens doesn't have to be an insurmountable challenge. Even if other methods have fallen short, this approach is more straightforward than you might think.

If you experience recurrent suicidal thoughts, you’re not alone. Many people experience mild to strong suicidal thoughts at some point in life. For some people, the thoughts don’t last long; but for others, the thoughts can be cyclical and seem to never go away. If you experience regular thoughts of suicide, this 30 day mindfulness guide may be of help. This mindfulness workbook is designed to be a supportive and empowering resource for anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts. Whether you're just beginning to seek help or have been on this healing journey for a while, this program will...

A peaceful summer night is shattered by gunfire as an unseen assailant tries to murder police officer John Busby. Though horribly wounded, Busby survives. But the perpetrator remains at large, meaning neither Busby, nor his wife, nor their three children are safe. In separate chapters John and his daughter, Cylin, who was nine at the time, recount the story of that year. John writes graphically, and movingly, of his wounds, his pain, his multiple surgeries, and his rage.

Are you a parent who wants to empower your teenager with the skills and mindset they need to thrive in today's world? If so, The Confident Teen is the book you've been searching for. In a world filled with false promises and misleading claims, I understand your skepticism.

This box set includes all four books in the Life After series by USA Today best-selling author Julie Hall. That’s over 31 hours of action-packed, high-stakes, swoon-worthy fantasy adventure. Save money on this Amazon best-selling series by purchasing this special bundle deal! Death is only the beginning. I have a lot to learn when I wake up in the afterlife. Never mind that my memories have been erased, but being assigned as a demon hunter, um...yeah, I don’t think so. Physical activity and I aren’t on speaking terms.

Are you auditioning, and want something fresh to recite? These monologues are character-driven, and full of the opportunity to really show your ability to take on a role, in your own way. They cover a variety of topics, and they are interesting to listen to. Display your abilities in a new light. These speakers are in assorted situations, and trying to make sense of the world.They are NOT ONLY FOR AUDITIONS, they are for anyone who would like to understand people attempting to decipher the world around them. Share as others look at their confusions and their options in life. When someone is...

When a van carrying nine Christian teenagers crashes deep in the Minnesota woods, the teens must work together to survive until help arrives. Led by Joey, a compassionate female nurse, the diverse group uses their unique skills to endure for over a week. Meanwhile, Jeremy Doolittle of the original heroic Fellowship of Nine Lives uses his guardian angel to help locate the missing teens. Impressed by how the group banded together, Jeremy sees their potential and recruits them to join the reformed Fellowship. In the advanced yet challenging 24th century world, oppressive authorities threaten ...

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II offers more inspiring stories to help you master the game we call life. Today's teens have ever more issues and social pressures to juggle than young adults just 20 years ago. This book, like its predecessor, can be your guide, a beacon in the darkness, a safe haven in a storm, a warm hug in the cold and a respite from loneliness. There's no preaching as to what you should and shouldn't do. Instead, this book is full of teens sharing their experiences.

Leigh Chen Sanders is absolutely certain about one thing: When her mother died by suicide, she turned into a bird. Leigh, who is half Asian and half white, travels to Taiwan to meet her maternal grandparents for the first time. There, she is determined to find her mother, the bird. In her search, she winds up chasing after ghosts, uncovering family secrets, and forging a new relationship with her grandparents.

Grief is a normal reaction to the loss of a loved one. However, when not handled properly, grief can lead to depression and poor health. Death Sucks, Life Doesn't Have To is the inspirational story of how author and speaker Brea Behn lost her twin at the age of fifteen to an accident with a handgun. The loss of her twin spiraled her into depression and resulted in serious health problems. In her fifteen year journey she has healed to find peace, joy, and happiness. Brea will share with you how she accomplished this and some great tips and suggestions on how others can too. Also included is ...

Making and keeping friends can be challenging during your teen years. As a kid, making friends was simple, but now self-consciousness and overthinking make it harder. Will they accept you? Will you fit in? Here's the good news: You can master social skills just like the most popular kids in school. This book teaches you how to meet new people, build solid friendships, and express yourself confidently.

An inspiring true story, perfect for fans of Hidden Figures, about an American woman who pioneered codebreaking in WWI and WWII but was only recently recognized for her extraordinary contributions. Elizebeth Smith Friedman had a rare talent for spotting patterns and solving puzzles. These skills led her to become one of the top cryptanalysts in America during both World War I and World War II.

Clinical social worker and psychotherapist Annette Poizner suggests it does: young women will be fascinated to learn about the map of meaning that they harbor within, a map that the unconscious mind builds to manage chaos, an inherent part of reality. In this book, listeners access a summary of some of the 'rules for life' they can use to architect their best self and enhance self-image; rules which provide an anchor, in the face of today's normlessness.

On Christmas Eve five years ago, 17-year-old Holly Chase was visited by three Ghosts who showed her how selfish and spoiled she'd become. They tried to convince her to mend her ways. She didn't. And then she died. Now she's stuck working for the top-secret company Project Scrooge - as their latest Ghost of Christmas Past. So far, Holly's afterlife has been miserable. But this year's Scrooge is different. This year's Scrooge might change everything.

Why is it that only a handful of people end up with most of the world’s money, while the rest have to fight over scraps? It’s a problem that has puzzled many… and unfortunately, even money can’t solve it. In fact, the solution is an even bigger problem that most people never bother to pay attention to. And it all comes down to having the right beliefs about money… beliefs that let you welcome wealth into your life. Schools don’t teach this, nor do most financial experts, who are only focused on the “technical” side of things.

Are you ready to help teens unlock the secrets to building wealth, achieving financial independence, and securing their future? Do you want to transform their curiosity about money into actionable strategies for success? From Emma Davis—licensed clinical social worker, financial educator, and teen advocate—comes Investment Guidebook For Teens: The Ultimate Start to Growing Your Wealth Before 21. This game-changing book offers step-by-step guidance to help teens master personal finance basics and confidently venture into the world of investing, from stocks to crypto.