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Do you keep procrastinating and keep squandering? In today’s world, where distractions are everywhere, the ability to focus has become more and more difficult to achieve. If you recognize yourself in the above situation, don’t worry; these are common challenges for teenagers, and you can overcome them and become successful in life. Teenagers' Guide to Success is your must-listen, must-follow guide to help you remove distractions so you can finally work on your goals with ease. This will show you the way to rewire your brain, conquer challenges, and achieve goals.

A Mindful Moment is the book you need to center yourself with God. A guide for Christian prayer, meditation, and mindfulness, this unique devotional includes guided meditations that are Biblically centered and 100% accessible to teens just like you. This devotional focuses on four key...

As a youth, when you're told that your mom should have crossed her legs and broke your neck when she was giving birth to you, you have a tendency to believe that your existence is a mistake. When you are told that you don't deserve to breathe the same air as normal people, you naturally feel worthless and powerless. Ironically though, after a life of murder, prison, and other survival-induced traumas that resulted in blood and sirens, you come to learn that true power comes from knowing of, not believing in, the things that you cannot see.

El concepto de raza siempre se ha utilizado para ganar y mantener el poder, para crear dinámicas que separan y silencian. Esta notable adaptación del libro Stamped from the Beginning, del Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, ganador del National Book Award, revela la historia de las ideas racistas en Estados Unidos y nos inspira a construir un futuro antirracista.

Jaime Richards has spent most of her life in Pakistan, and returning to Australia seems like another planet compared to the country she has left behind. Here in Australia, boys try to kiss her, men wear shorts, and everyone says 'cool' all the time. How will she ever know the right things to say or do or wear? After all, this is meant to be her own culture. This is a story of living beyond borders and discovering the gift of adapting to new cultures, especially one’s own.

Jason Reynolds gelingt das Meisterwerk, Dr. Ibram X. Kendis preisgekröntes Sachbuch "Stamped from the Beginning" in eine leichte, für Jugendliche zugängliche Sprache zu übertragen, dabei aber nicht an Tiefe einzubüßen. Tyron Ricketts liest "Stamped", als würde ein Freund die Geschichte des Rassismus in Amerika erzählen.

Hast du manchmal das Gefühl, keine Zeit für all die Dinge zu haben, die dir wichtig sind? So geht es vielen anderen in deinem Alter auch. Familie, Freunde, Schule, Ausbildung oder Uni, Sport, Kino, Nebenjob - es gibt so vieles, das dir wichtig ist. Aber manchmal ist dein Tagesplan so vollgestopft, dass du gar nicht weißt, wie du allem gerecht werden sollst? Das lässt sich ganz einfach ändern.

If you are aged under 18, you have your own set of human rights. Child rights are unique freedoms and protections designed for you. Governments should uphold them, but all across the world, they are violated. Know Your Rights: And Claim Them gives you the knowledge and tools to claim your rights. It introduces them and explains why they matter in the real world. From gender and racial equality, to the rights to free expression, health, a clean climate and a sustainable environment, they are yours to claim.

This book will benefit parents and children from generation to generation. I just want to make sure that they don't make the same mistake as we did as parents....

There’s only me. The silent room. The beating of my heart. And the grip of my anguish. That was just last year. Now, I stroll the halls between classes offering a smile to anyone I meet. There is an air of mystery surrounding me they cannot quite figure out. But they respect it – because I respect it. I can no longer be touched by their frivolous ways, and now I’m going to show you how....

Rise Up! breaks down the origins of racial injustice and its continued impact today, connecting dots between the past and present. By including contemporary examples ripped from headlines and actionable ways young people can help create a more inclusive world, sociologist Crystal Fleming shares the knowledge and values that unite all antiracists: compassion, solidarity, respect, and courage in the face of adversity.

Lo cierto es que el Liderazgo es un tema muy importante para la vida de cualquier persona y si de jóvenes nos comprometemos a desarrollarlo y a entrenarnos en él, se convertirá en Un Factor Detonante que generará una Ventaja Competitiva frente a los demás jóvenes.

For Chicago's Oak Park and River Forest High School's Spoken Word Club, there is one phrase that reigns supreme: Respect the Mic. It's been the club's call to arms since its inception in 1999. As its founder Peter Kahn says, "It's a call of pride and history and tradition and hope." This vivid new collection of poetry and prose - curated by award-winning and bestselling poets Hanif Abdurraqib, Franny Choi, Peter Kahn, and Dan "Sully" Sullivan - illuminates just that, uplifting the incredible legacy this community has cultivated.

“Every parent of a Black or brown girl should buy this book, read it to their child, and pass it along to the other parents in their circle.”—Evette Dionne, National Book Award longlisted and Coretta Scott King honor-winning author of Lifting as We Climb Perfect for graduation gifts and...

Brought to you by Penguin. Narrated by Aurora Burghart, Michael Balogun, Timi Sotire, Munya Chawawa, Travis Alabanza, Richie Brave, Sophia Tassew, Tobi Kyeremateng, Henrie Kwushue, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Mayowa Quadri, Athian Akec, Ife Grillo, Rukiat Ashawe, Melz Owusu, Isaac James...

A Coretta Scott King Honor Book Odyssey Honor Audiobook A thoughtful celebration of Black girlhood by award-winning author and poet Renée Watson. In this semi-autobiographical collection of poems, Renée Watson writes about her experience growing up as a young Black girl at the intersections of...

Written to tell the story that takes you into a life of anger, resentment, sex, disappointment, and betrayal while following the assumption that “free will” is always free. Although, everyone knows that nothing in life is ever free, and there is a price to pay for all things natural. As a teen parent, he encountered situations that nearly cost him all that he had. The troubles he encountered and his achievements shaped him as a man in need of serious help.

From Greek mythology to Adolf Hitler: Teacher and life coach H.S. Daniels shares valuable lessons for life using short stories. In this book, you will learn. The journey is the perfect gift for your soon-to-be or recent graduate!

The way you walk reveals things about your personality. What does your walk say about you? Find simple steps young adults should know to add confidence, happiness and fulfillment to their daily walk. Consider a walk that Genesis 6:9 calls "Walking with God." What does that mean? We will see reasons and reminders for what that can mean and how this walk equals a more happy, confident, and fulfilling life. The principles in this book are beneficial for every listener.

Stell dir vor, du hättest eine Roadmap, eine Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung, die dir hilft, von dort, wo du jetzt stehst, dorthin zu gelangen, wo du in der Zukunft sein möchtest. Deine Ziele, deine Träume, deine Pläne, sie alle sind für dich zum Greifen nah. Du brauchst nur die richtigen Werkzeuge, um sie zu erreichen, zu verwirklichen, umzusetzen. Genau das ist Sean Coveys wegweisendes Hörbuch "Die 7 Wege zur Effektivität für Jugendliche" für Millionen von Teenagern: ein Leitfaden zu mehr Selbstbewusstsein und Erfolg.