Age groups: adolescents Books

The consequences of apparent moral failings in an individual are something that can be seen frequently in the media and in everyday life. One issue that is rarely addressed in public discussion about someone's 'lack of conscience' is any thought as to...

Originally published in 1989, this is a unique reference source to the social attitudes of British adolescents of the time. The authors, both experienced researchers, draw on a sample of over 2,000 adolescents from all over the British Isles, including...

After decades of neglect, researchers have begun to focus attention on the development and outcomes of girlhood aggression. This comprehensive volume provides an account of some of the pioneering research in the field. Its central aims are to highlight...

Launched in 1971, Adolescent Psychiatry, in the words of founding coeditors Sherman C. Feinstein, Peter L. Giovacchini, and Arthur A. Miller, promised "to explore adolescence as a process . . . to enter challenging and exciting areas that may have...

Family-Centered Treatment With Struggling Young Adults is an indispensible guidebook to the unique set of problems and opportunities that families face when young adults are experiencing difficulty pulling anchor and setting sail. Renowned clinician Brad...

This thought-provoking volume offers psychological perspectives on the formation of empathy and how this determines both antisocial and prosocial behaviors in individuals. It offers a theoretically grounded and empirically proven integrated approach,...

Mike Linderman is a teen therapist unlike any other. A real-life cowboy, he wakes up at the crack of dawn, works the cattle on his ranch, and then counsels some of the country's most troubled teens, approaching them with a unique blend of down-home...

Respected psychologist Dr. Brad Sachs helps parents to recognize their unrealistic expectations for their teenagers and to love, accept and nurture the family they have to its full potential. His approach frees them to discover acceptance of themselves...

DON'T READ! YOU WILL UNLOCK THE SECRETS TO FINDING UNCONDITIONAL LOVE & LIFELONG HAPPINESSLet's make one thing clear: Yes, I am a 22-year-old male virgin, by choice, who is proud of his decision.Why? Good question. Stick around, because that's what...

A great way to tell your loved ones how much and why you love and appreciate them. This book includes beautiful quotes about love that will inspire you . Gift idea for boyfriend, girlfriend, couple, husband, wife, spouse, Valentine's Day,...

Emerging adults are taking a longer time to construct their identities, including commitment to partners, and they are doing so in the context of an unpredictable, shifting global economy with a paucity of guidelines to inform their choices. While...

The volume opens a new frontier in parent-child communication research as it brings together veteran researchers and newcomers to explore the communication of parents and children as they create relationships outside the family. The chapters herein...

Parent-directed aggression and violence by children is a complex issue and may not be explained by focusing upon a single factor. The affected parents tend to delay seeking help from professionals due to not knowing where to seek help or even an...

Bestselling and beloved author Rachel Macy Stafford tackles the modern-day stressors facing young people today and offers illuminating, straightforward strategies to help adults effectively and compassionately connect with the kids they love so they can...

Before Ai is a fascinating prequel to Ai Rising. The author mixed fact and fiction to make a perfect book about modern era artificial intelligence. The two main characters, Aiden and Taylor, are both starting M.I.T. at an age of fourteen. They both have...

In the groundbreaking work, Thomas Hine examines the American teenager as a social invention shaped by the needs of the twentieth century. With intelligence, insight, imagination, and humorm he traces the culture of youth in America-from the spiritual...

Olivia Gardner, a northern California teenager, was severely taunted and cyber-bullied by her classmates for more than two years. News of her bullying spread, eventually reaching two teenage girls from a neighboring town, sisters Emily and Sarah Buder...

Fictional story that engages readers, while educating them in an exciting, entertaining way.  Readers learn little known facts about geckos, bark scorpions, Gila monsters, roadrunners, collard peccaries, rattlesnakes, code talkers, and Chief Joseph...

Dear Amazing Girl,It's time for you to begin to see your worth in God's eyes. you are smart, capable, and beautiful! Do you believe it? In high school, with the pressure to fit in or conform to a standard, it can seem impossible to see you are worthy. In...

The care system looks after the most vulnerable young people in society - those who are, for a variety of reasons, unable to live with their parents. Young People and the Care Experience examines what can be done to support young people to remain at...

Jodie Berndt offers hundreds of biblically based prayers, so you can pray specifically--and expectantly--about the things that matter most to you and your teen. This expanded edition features updated content on issues like pornography, addiction,...

Suited for use by classrooms, groups, and individuals, Charting Your Course: A Life-Long Guide to Health and Compassion is a positive answer to the negative pressures that young people face today: from depression, to substance abuse, to lack of...

A rare balance of both practical application and empirical research investigation, Adlerian Lifestyle Counseling provides mental health practitioners with an invaluable resource on the theories of counseling pioneer Alfred Adler. Warren R. Rule and...

When children refuse or seem unable to talk about their traumatic memories, it might be tempting to 'let sleeping dogs lie'. However, if left untreated, the memories of childhood abuse and neglect can have a devastating effect on the development of...

This new volume considers one of the most pressing topics of the generation: the sense of social exclusion, rejection and loneliness experienced by many adolescents and young adults. It offers insights from psychological and biochemical research,...

Puberty is a time of tumultuous transition from childhood to adulthood activated by rapid physical changes, hormonal development and explosive activity of neurons. This book explores puberty through the parent-teenager relationship, as a "normal state of...

THAT BEST FRIEND BOOK... Did you know that some books can end up being like a best friend? In fact, this one was probably thrust upon you by a best friend who heard about it from another friend, and he or she thought it was a perfect way to share some...

In The Therapist's Notebook for Children and Adolescents, 2nd ed, you'll find the most powerful tools available for aiding children with their feelings, incorporating play techniques into therapy, encouraging appropriate parental involvement in family...

Trey's childhood was a sunlit tapestry of laughter, family picnics, and dreams. His parents, unwavering pillars of love and support, believed in him fiercely. But life has a way of introducing unexpected twists, and Trey's path took a dark turn when he...

During a hot, lazy summer in Georgia, 16-year-old Trixie sorts through the complexity of her parents' marriage, jealousy towards her adorable kid sister, and ambivalence about the religion she inherited. From a generation before texting and social media,...

Here's How You Can Develop A Winning Wrestler's Mentality Even If You Have Never Wrestled In Your Life!This is not your regular book about wrestling.This is a wrestling book about life. If you are looking for a real-life wrestler's perspective on...

Adolescence in India: An Interdisciplinary Perspective highlights the need and importance of studying adolescence in the domain of education. Using an interdisciplinary approach, it discusses adolescence from the perspective of sociology, psychology,...

From the indie author of Wish Proof, Lalanii Rochelle, MFA shares her highly anticipated second book, Pregnorant. In today's über popular social media age, it's socially accepted to gauge self-esteem by a follower count and how many likes one has...