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How to take the grrrr out of anger (Laugh & Learn(TM))
Par Elizabeth Verdick, Marjorie Lisovskis. 2003
Discusses how to deal with angry feelings in acceptable ways. Contains practical advice on coping with stress, solving problems calmly,…
taming one's temper, and being alert to tension build-up. Includes tips on handling bullies and angry adults. For grades 4-7. 2003Let's talk: sharing our thoughts and feelings during times of crisis (Focus on family matters)
Par Michele Alpern. 2003
Offers teens practical information on coping with stressful events such as death, divorce, job loss, and disasters. Suggests ways to…
deal with depression and anxiety and outlines strategies for establishing good communication. For junior and senior high readers. 2003Teen angst? Naaah: a quasi-autobiography
Par Ned Vizzini. 2000
The self-described "geeky" author reminisces about growing up in New York City, navigating junior and senior high school, living for…
Nintendo games, taking family vacations, and dating and other embarrassing moments. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2000Happiness on seven dollars a week: a formula for living
Par Harley B Bernstein. 2003
Author traces his father Al's adjustment to the illness and death of his wife of fifty years. In conversations about…
fear, appreciation, acceptance, and spirituality occurring during a series of walks through the Maine countryside, Al--a writer--shares a lifetime of memories and the secret to happiness with his son. 2003Hope dies last: keeping the faith in difficult times
Par Studs Terkel. 2003
Oral interviews with fifty-four people, varying in age and profession, focusing especially on their hopes to achieve a better life…
for themselves and mankind. Terkel presents these vignettes, which discuss such subjects as politics, economics, and civil rights, to support his thesis that hope is necessary to trigger activism leading to change. 2003The anxiety book: developing strength in the face of fear
Par Jonathan R. T Davidson. 2003
Physician describes various anxiety disorders and available remedies--including drugs, herbs, serenity exercises, and therapy. Explains how it is possible to…
become an emotionally stronger person after treatment for such problems as phobias, post-traumatic distress, panic attacks, and obsessive compulsive behavior. 2003Pregnant! what can I do?: a guide for teenagers
Par Tania Heller. 2002
Physician provides guidance for teenage women who become pregnant unintentionally. Offers suggestions for getting help, making the right decisions, and…
building a better future. Discusses pros and cons of parenthood, abortion, and adoption, and presents interviews with teens who chose each option. For senior high and older readers. 2002The primal teen: what the new discoveries about the teenage brain tell us about our kids
Par Barbara Strauch. 2003
Science editor from the New York Times collates scientific brain research to illustrate that more than hormones regulate teenage behavior.…
Asserts that parental understanding can assist youth to pass more smoothly through adolescence. Explains why some teens sleep until noon and have mood swings. 2003The new work of dogs: tending to life, love, and family
Par Jon Katz. 2003
Journalist explores the changing role of dogs in the lives of their human owners, who increasingly view them as family…
members and depend on them for emotional support. But Katz suggests there may be a downside to this trend, despite its psychological benefits, for both people and pets. 2003Warrior of the light: a manual
Par Paulo Coelho. 2003
A collection of philosophical sketches prefaced by the brief parable of a grown man returning to the beach of his…
childhood. There he is inspired to write about the "Warrior"--one who is "capable of understanding the miracle of life." Inspirational companion to The Alchemist (BR 14874). 2003Blindness and children: an individual differences approach
Par David H Warren. 1994
Conditions of love: the philosophy of intimacy
Par John Armstrong. 2003
"[...] Kazuo Murakami est un éminent généticien japonais. Son livre, qui pourrait paraître ardu, est en fait très accessible. Il…
fait remarquer que les caractères génétiques qui se sont transmis de génération en génération ont été considérés comme immuables et inévitables. Mais des études récentes ont montré que l'environnement et d'autres facteurs extérieurs modifient la manière dont nos gènes agissent. L'ouvrage indique comment nous pouvons activer les gènes bénéfiques et mettre un frein aux gènes négatifs. Autrement dit, nos pouvoirs cachés résident en nos gènes. Puisque le code génétique est trop complexe pour avoir été créé au hasard, l'auteur montre qu'un grand pouvoir existe dans l'univers. Il l'appelle ce "Quelque Chose de Grand". Il pense que toute vie émane de la même source. Toutes ces cellules ont une forme similaire. De là, la vie sous toute forme - l'être humain, l'animal ou la plante - est digne d'être traitée avec respect et dignité." -- 4e de couvAntimanuel de philosophie: leçons socratiques et alternatives
Par Michel Onfray. 2002
On peut philosopher en charentaises, tranquille, sans mettre en jeu le monde comme il va ; on peut aussi user…
de la philosophie comme de la dynamite - en nietzschéen. C'est ce que propose Michel Onfray dans cet Antimanuel qui interroge philosophiquement le monde réel à partir de questions très contemporaines : l'esclavage généré par les sociétés libérales, les nouvelles limites de la liberté dessinées par le Net, la possible production génétique de monstres, la haine généralisée pour l'art contemporain, la passion du mensonge chez les politiciens, etc. [...] -- 4e de couvTalking about death won't kill you
Par Virginia Morris. 2001
To help people make better decisions about death, the author encourages them to accept its inevitability. Discusses considerations to ponder…
before a crisis arrives and provides medical and legal options. Uses case studies to illustrate how to talk about dying with others and gives tips on relating to terminally ill patients. 2001Hume
Par Anthony Quinton. 1999
A survey of the life and work of Edinburgh philosopher David Hume (1711-1776), the central figure of the Scottish Enlightenment.…
During his prolific career, Hume produced influential works in philosophy, religion, political science, economics, and history, all characterized by clarity, skepticism, and an unwavering commitment to truth. 1999The right words at the right time
Par Marlo Thomas. 2002
Actress Marlo Thomas's compilation of more than one hundred celebrities' personal turning points in life--for example, her father Danny Thomas's…
advice changed her attitude about being compared to him. Contributors include Muhammad Ali, Tom Brokaw, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Toni Morrison, Steven Spielberg, Sammy Sosa, Barbara Walters, Oprah Winfrey, and others. Bestseller. 2002Anatomy of an illness as perceived by the patient: reflections on healing and regeneration
Par Norman Cousins. 1979
The author's reflections generated by his triumph over a crippling disease. Cousins investigates the chemistry of the will to live…
and factors influencing the capacity for self-healing. He also believes that humor and laughter, along with a strong doctor/patient relationship, aid the body's natural healing powers. 1979Fitness trainer uses anecdotes from his own life to inspire teens to concentrate on improving their bodies as well as…
their social and inner lives. Explains how to take charge, set goals, realize one's dreams, and build values. Includes sample workout and diet. For high school and older readers. 2002Life strategies: doing what works, doing what matters
Par Phillip C McGraw. 1999
Behavioral scientist McGraw, an advisor to Oprah Winfrey, demonstrates how to take control over your life: assume responsibility for past…
actions, change bad habits, and reverse negative conditioning to prepare the mind and body for greater happiness. Describes ten "life laws" that improve the chances of success. Bestseller