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At eighteen, Ashley seems to have everything: looks, talent, and even a girlfriend. What more could a young man want? Yet something is missing, and he has to come to terms with his sexuality and the possible implications for his career in the public eye. He begins dating Chris, but isn’t sure he’s head over heels in love. It’s not the knight-in-shining-armor feeling he always imagined.

In curiously parallel lives, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr were both orphaned at an early age. Both were brilliant students who attended college - one at Princeton, the other at Columbia - and studied law. Both were young staff officers under General George Washington, and both became war heroes. Politics beckoned them, and each served in the newly formed government of the fledgling nation. Why, then, did these two face each other at dawn in a duel that ended with death for one and opprobrium for the other?

Use affirmations to unleash your inner warrior with this ultimate teen girl's guide to conquering mental battles and radiating confidence! Mental toughness isn’t about always being confident, hiding your emotions, or enduring pain silently – and it certainly isn’t something you’re born with!

This book wasn’t written by some adult in a button-up who hasn’t been a teen since the flip phone era. It’s written for guys like us—who are smart, funny, maybe a little chaotic—and just want to figure out how to stay on top of life without totally burning out. I’m a real teen who struggles with this stuff too, and I’ve spent the last few years learning how to actually get my brain to cooperate—especially when life gets busy, school gets stressful, or I just feel stuck.

Raymond Santana’s story is an example to teens of the power of hope and resilience—and the importance of fighting injustice to stand up for what’s right. When Raymond Santana was just 14, he was accused of a crime he didn’t commit. The 1989 rape of a jogger in Central Park was pinned on Santana and four other young teens, a tragedy that would change their lives forever. In this powerful memoir, Raymond Santana takes readers on a journey from his move to Harlem, to his arrest and trial, and from his time in prison to his ongoing fight for justice.

For teens who are space fans, this book is loaded with fascinating facts, great stories, and new ways of thinking about the challenges of space. It covers topics on the science of space and developments in technology (e.g., satellites behaving like spacecraft), and it also considers the laws that have been drafted for space travel and space etiquette—the agreed upon norms of behavior that allow humans to explore without conflict. The book discusses the problem of space debris, and the growth of space tourism.

If Glow Up started your journey, Glow Up 2 takes it further—into the heart of self-love, purpose, and growth. This is not just a sequel. It is a deeper guide for teen girls ready to embrace their values, passions, and power—even when life gets messy.

Un endroit sûr pour respirer, ressentir et grandir, une méditation à la fois. La vie d'un adolescent aujourd'hui peut sembler accablante. L'école, les amitiés, les pressions familiales, le bourdonnement constant des réseaux sociaux... C'est beaucoup à gérer. Guided Meditations for Teens offre un refuge sûr où se poser lorsque tout semble trop lourd.

世の中には、いろいろな価値観があるために、はっきりとした答えがない「正解のない問題」がたくさんあります。本書は、この正解のない問題が身近なところから、社会・世界といった大きなところまで存在していることを知り、考えるための本です。

Help your teen build confidence, handle emotions & thrive—in just 10 minutes a day. Is your teen struggling with anxiety, mood swings, or self-doubt? Are they overwhelmed by school, social media, or peer pressure? You're not alone—and this audiobook offers a practical solution. The Emotional Intelligence Toolkit for Teens is a step-by-step guide that helps teens develop emotional regulation, resilience, and self-confidence. Designed for today’s fast-paced world, it features simple, evidence-based tools teens can use daily—without lectures or overwhelm.

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.

Written for today’s teenage girl, this engaging devotional blends timeless biblical wisdom with real-life struggles, offering a daily dose of encouragement, inspiration, and faith-building confidence. Each devotion speaks directly to modern teen life—social media stress, friendships, school pressure, and self-image. Each day includes scripture, reflection questions, and powerful takeaways to help you see how God's Word applies to your daily life. Learn how to navigate anxiety, peer pressure, and self-worth struggles with scripture-based solutions and real-life stories from other teens.

Master adulthood—and thrive—without feeling overwhelmed, even if you're just starting out! Imagine reclaiming control over your life and flourishing in your newfound independence—all through a supportive, empowering guide.

Is your teen ready for the real world? Many parents worry their kids are heading into adulthood without the tools they need to succeed. Glow-Up Life Skills for Teens is here to change that. This empowering and relatable guide is packed with practical advice to help teens take charge of their time, choices, and future. Whether they’re heading into high school, off to college, or starting their first job, this book meets them where they are and helps them grow.

Tsultrim Dolma, born in a tiny village in the stunning mountains of eastern Tibet, always knew there had to be more than the life expected of her: More than no education, because her family was poor. More than being married off at a young age, because she was a girl. More than barely getting by under oppressive Chinese occupation, because she was Tibetan. When she was sixteen, Tsultrim found more, joining protests for the Tibetan independence movement, the call for her beloved country’s liberation from the People’s Republic of China.

He won't take no for an answer... When surprise flowers appear from a secret admirer on her fifteenth birthday, Brandi, the gangly, undeveloped, freshman cheerleader thinks it's too good to be true. While her fellow cheerleaders think that Jerome, the mysterious new guy, is perfect, Brandi believes this is finally her ticket into the cheerleader clique. Jerome seems right out of a romance novel: tall, dark, handsome, drives a hot car and is the running back on the varsity football team. Her classmates say he's rich and the cheerleaders all want to go out with him.

Practical Career Planning for Ambitious Teens gives you and your teen a clear, actionable path forward with an 8-step roadmap, 30 interactive exercises, 17 future-proof career paths, 10 job-landing hacks, and 6 networking moves.

Self-love can change your life—and starting that practice of self-love in your teens can truly change the game. When we flip the script on negative self-talk, limiting beliefs and self-doubt, we can change the course of our lives. Self-love is that powerful.

In this semi-autobiographical collection of poems, Renée Watson writes about her experience growing up as a young Black girl at the intersections of race, class, and gender. Using a variety of poetic forms, from haiku to free verse, Watson shares recollections of her childhood in Portland, tender odes to the Black women in her life, and urgent calls for Black girls to step into their power.

From preschool to higher education and everything in between, Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School focuses on the experiences Black and Brown students face as a direct result of the racism built into schools across the United States. The overarching nonfiction narrative follows author Tiffany Jewell from early elementary school through her time at college, unpacking the history of systemic racism in the American educational system along the way.