Young Adult Nonfiction

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I would, but MY DAMN MIND won't let me! - Paperback

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by Jacqui Letran (Author)Each day is a struggle... ...and school is a nightmare. How is a young man supposed to thrive? After conquering low self-esteem and depression, Jacqui Letran became passionate about teaching others how to retrain their minds. Now, with 20 years of experience working with teens in the medical and holistic world, using time-tested practices, she's helped thousands embody Peaceful Confidence(TM). The voice in our head is powerful. It dictates what we do. Are you ready to...

Empowering Our Kids...And Ourselves: The Quotesmeister Talks to His Twin Teens - Hardcover

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by Richard Paul Hinkle (Author)An essential aspect of getting to the point of being fully empowered, fully armed lies in taking on the responsibility for your own lives, kids. Mark Twain had one take on that when he wrote, "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first." My father's take was that I could be anything I wanted to be . . . so long as I wasn't afraid to work my butt off for it. As anyone familiar with George Bernard Shaw might e...

Empowering Our Kids...And Ourselves: The Quotesmeister Talks to His Twin Teens - Paperback

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All Math Words Dictionary: For students of algebra, geometry and calculus - Hardcover

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by David E. McAdams (Author)All Math Words Dictionary is designed for students of pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, intermediate algebra, pre-calculus and calculus in middle school and high school. It is designed using the four 'C's of math writing: Concise: Definitions are compact, yet understandable. Complete: All words and phrases of interest to targeted students are included, plus a few just beyond the scope of the target classes. Tables of symbols and notations, formulas, and units of...

Grandma's Haiku Passages for Youth - Paperback

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by Connie Holt (Author), Sharon Revell (Cover Design by)"You have a purpose in life." Words from one of the included haiku poems that fit this collection so well. The author of these forty-nine haikus shares her thoughts with youth... and everyone who enjoys reading haiku poetry.The collection contains imaginative work that focuses on hope, life, and love. "Try your hand at many things." Just one sample of the author's encouraging advice.This publication is her second collection of haiku poet...

You've Got This!: 45 Doable Tips for Teens to Feel Good, Look Good & Succeed - Paperback

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by Lorna A. Williams (Author), Kathleen M. Dunn (Author)Today's teens are stressed out, sleep-deprived and under pressure to excel like never before. Yet, one of the most overlooked (and underappreciated) ways to lighten the load is hiding in plain sight. It's in the diet and lifestyle choices we make every day. Get ready to take the drama out of mastering habits that matter. Simply pick a tip and get started: 15 Tips to Feel Good. Destress, sleep better & nourish your inner champion, s...

The Book Every Teen Should Read - Paperback

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by Nicole Gonzalez (Author)What if someone told you that you had the power to change your life? Grasping your emotions, understanding your health and body, building deeper connections with others, overcoming anxiety, and discovering your self-confidence... it's all attainable. You just need some guidance to get there.In The Book Every Teen Should Read, Nicole Gonzalez introduces you to the power of personal development along with dozens of strategies on how to grow into your best self. Being...

A Teenager's Guide to Investing in the Stock Market: Invest Hard Now Play Hard Later - Paperback

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by Luke Villermin (Author)Did you know that you can become a millionaire just by investing the money you make from delivering pizzas one night per week? In fact, any amount of money you invest in the stock market today will grow to a much larger sum later-the key is starting now! The average American waits until age thirty-one to begin saving and investing for retirement, and they end up 2.5 million dollars poorer because of it.In A Teenager's Guide to Investing in the Stock Market, early-inv...

The Martian Almanac 220, Volume 1 - Paperback

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by Thomas Gangale (Author)The Martian Almanac presents a 669-sol almanac of the coming Martian year, drawing from writings of the 19th and early 20th centuries, when it was widely believed that the planet Mars harbored an advanced civilization, and "first contact" was thought to be only a few years in the future. It features observations by Percival Lowell and other early observers of Mars as well as newspaper reportage, including accounts of Tesla's and Marconi's attempts to communicate with...

The Richest Poor Man / El Hombre Pobre Más Rico - Hardcover

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by Carole Kastrinos (Author)In a small village in Mexico lived a young man of humble beginnings, the third of four brothers. They all worked daily in the fields from dawn to dusk, but there was never enough money. The young man decided to go to America, the land of opportunity. There, he worked hard, and eventually was able to open his own restaurant. Business boomed! He became very wealthy and successful. But as the years went by, he felt something important was missing from his life. Love a...

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by Raul Nava (Author)In this bilingual picture book, a grandfather recounts a story to his grandson about an unsuspecting item in his home: an old hat. The story goes back in time to reveal the grandfather's curiosity as a boy and a picture of a man on a horse. With a history lesson on the Mexican Revolution and the Mexican-American experience in the United States, the grandson finally understands why his grandfather wears the hat and learns about Mexican Revolutionary Francisco "Pancho" Vill...

Female Force: Women of Country Music - Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Loretta Lynn, and Reba McEntire - Paperback

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by Michael Frizell (Author), Ramon Salas (Artist)What do a coal miner's daughter, an American Idol winner, the "Queen of Country," and a woman who once proclaimed, "It costs a lot of money to look this cheap," have in common? Find out in this dynamic volume of Female Force featuring the women whose voices define country music. Featuring the comic book biographies of Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Loretta Lynn, and Reba McEntire. Special cover by Marvel Comics artist Yonami. The "Female Force...

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by Adam Rose (Author), Ramon Salas (Artist)Reba McEntire sings into our hearts through her music and no-nonsense way of looking at the world. Reba's roots will always be on the family ranch in Oklahoma, yet her influence ranges from Broadway to Hollywood! Follow Reba on a journey from her Rodeo barrel racing days to the Grand Ole Opry, her own hit sitcom, and film career! Reba's done it all and this comic takes you on the adventures of Reba through her singing, acting, family values, and much...

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Lucky Henry Walker: Hurricane Refugee - Paperback

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by John Porter (Author)Lucky Henry Walker is an actual Hurricane Katrina canine refugee. His actions and reactions are communicated extensively. While the authors fostered Henry, they filled in the blanks based on research of Hurricane Katrina's effects on pets and their families. Number of Pages: 46 Dimensions: 0.1 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: December 06, 2022

The Anger Management Workbook for Teen Boys: CBT Skills to Defuse Triggers, Manage Difficult Emotions, and Resolve Issues Peacefully (Large Print 16 P - Paperback

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by Thomas Harbin (Author)From male-anger expert Thomas J. Harbin, this comprehensive workbook provides teen boys with the skills they need to express a broader, healthier range of emotions. Readers will learn effective exercises rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help them recognize triggers, cope with angry feelings, and resolve issues while keeping anger in check. Number of Pages: 208 Dimensions: 0.52 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: August 24, 2022

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by Paul de Kruif (Author)2023 Reprint of the 1927 edition. Here is the true story of the adventures of explorers in the fantastic world of the unseen. These explorers were like other men; they had curiosity; they groped, sometimes failed. They found truth, they fought death; a few were caught in ambush by the invisible assassins they were trying to trap. They were the pioneers in the struggle of mankind to conquer its worst enemies.An international bestseller, translated into eighteen languag...

From Despair to Everlasting Joy: A True Story of Finding Faith, Hope and Joy - Hardcover

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by Tatenda N. Mutswiri (Author)Feeling Confused, Hopeless and Powerless and it's stealing your joy? Don't Despair, there is Hope, Joy and guaranteed Peace ahead of you.This is a riveting true story of a young woman who finds herself away from her home country. Yearning to fit into her new environment, she struggles to find Peace, Hope and Joy. Confused and torn apart, she shares her journey of attempting to find Joy only to face disappointment.She shares her journey of finding faith in God an...

Memoirs -The Beginning of Life as I Remember - Paperback

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by Beverly Player (Author)What would you do if the spirit of someone you knew, who is now deceased, came to you with a message? See what the author did. Are you aware that there is a cloud of witnesses that encompasses us? From early childhood, the author sought adventure and to know God on a personal level. She was adamant about finding both. In spite of growing up in a town with a population of just over one thousand, life still proved adventurous. From serving meals at her great-aunt's din...

Building Unstoppable Self-Confidence for Teens: The Fail-Safe Formula for Finding Yourself, Overcoming Limitations and Creating Your Best Life from th - Hardcover

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by Derek T. Freeman (Author)You already have the key to unlocking your real personality and fearlessly creating your authentic life free of labels and comparisons - you just need to be shown how. When you try to be something you're not, it wrecks your self-esteem, personal power, and any belief that you deserve much more. But it doesn't have to be that way. Whether you're a nerd or a jock, an overachiever or an underachiever, a loner or an outcast - that is not your entire identity. It's just...

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by 5d Media (Author), 5d Media (Editor)This comprehensive workbook provides readers with the tools needed to effectively comprehend and navigate various forms of media. Through engaging exercises and activities, students will acquire a better understanding of how different types of media operate, learn to identify potential bias in various forms of communication, recognize its influence on society, as well as gain knowledge about creating their own compelling content. By sharpening these fund...

The Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, Volume 3: 1864 - Paperback

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by Marek Bennett (Author)The continuing adventures of a Yankee schoolteacher in the Union Army. // JANUARY-MAY, 1864: While Freeman Colby recovers his health in a D.C. hospital, the war works unforeseen changes all around him.... Featuring the stories of schoolteachers & bricklayers, radicals & refugees, nurses & politicians - Drawn from their actual diaries, letters, sketchbooks, & more! Number of Pages: 534 Dimensions: 1.19 x 7 x 5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: Janu...

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by Derek T. Freeman (Author)You already have the key to unlocking your real personality and fearlessly creating your authentic life free of labels and comparisons - you just need to be shown how.When you try to be something you're not, it wrecks your self-esteem, personal power, and any belief that you deserve much more.But it doesn't have to be that way.Whether you're a nerd or a jock, an overachiever or an underachiever, a loner or an outcast - that is not your entire identity. It's just on...

The Burning (Young Readers Edition): Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 - Paperback

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by Tim Madigan (Author), Hilary Beard (Author)One of the worst acts of racist violence in American history took place in 1921, when a White mob numbering in the thousands decimated the thriving Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma.The Burning recreates Greenwood at the height of its prosperity, explores the currents of hatred, racism, and mistrust between its Black residents and Tulsa's White population, narrates events leading up to and including Greenwood's devastation, and docum...

TSI Study Guide 2023-2024: Exam Prep Review with 330 Practice Test Questions for the Texas Success Initiative Assessment - Paperback

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by Cox (Author)Introducing our TSI Study Guide 2023-2024: Exam Prep Review with 330 Practice Test Questions for the Texas Success Initiative Assessment! Accepted, Inc.'s TSI Study Guide 2023-2024 includes everything you need to pass the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) the first time. Quick review of the concepts covered on the TSI Assessment 2 practice tests with detailed answer explanations 1 inside + 1 online Tips and tricks from experienced educators Access to online flash cards, cheat she...

TABE Test Study Guide 2023-2024: 3 TABE Practice Tests and Prep Book for the 11/12 Exam [5th Edition] - Paperback

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by Joshua Rueda (Author)Test Prep Books' TABE Test Study Guide 2023-2024: TABE Practice Questions and Prep Book for the 11/12 Exam [5th Edition] Taking the TABE 11 & 12 test? Want to get a good score? Written by Test Prep Books, this comprehensive study guide includes: Quick Overview Test-Taking Strategies Introduction Reading Language Math Practice Questions Detailed Answer Explanations Studying is hard. We know. We want to help. You can ace your test. Each part of the t...

Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different: A Biography - Paperback

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by Karen Blumenthal (Author)A riveting biography of the groundbreaking innovator who was a giant in the worlds of computing, music, filmmaking, design, smart phones, and more. A finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award! "Your time is limited. . . . have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." --Steve Jobs From the start, his path was never predictable. Steve Jobs was given up for adoption at birth, dropped out of college after one semester, and at the age of twenty, crea...

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by Lois H. Gresh (Author), Marc Resnick (Editor)The first companion guide to the blockbuster bestselling Divergent trilogy--soon to be a major motion picture Written by the New York Times bestselling author of The Twilight Companion and The Hunger Games Companion, the book takes fans deeper into the post-apocalyptic world created by Veronica Roth--a dystopian Chicago in which humanity has organized itself into five factions, each with its own core value to uphold. At the age of sixteen, Beatr...

The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery - Paperback

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by Steve Sheinkin (Author)New York Times bestselling author, Newbery Honor recipient, and National Book Award finalist Steve Sheinkin presents both the heroism and the treachery of one of the Revolutionary War's most infamous players in his biography of Benedict Arnold. Winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for NonfictionWinner of the YALSA-ALA Award for Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Most people know that Benedict Arnold was America's first, most notorious traitor. Few know that h...

Scripture Kinesthetics: Bible Learning for Youth and Young Adults - Paperback

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by Monica Hayman (Author), Valerie Harrison (Author)Scripture Kinesthetics: Bible Learning for Youth and Young Adults is an interactive instructional text designed to help the reader develop spiritual maturity and to provide a means to study the Word of God and apply it practically. Through multimodality activities and mnemonic exercises, the reader explores the Bible, makes personal connections, and memorizes its content. Our desire is to empower this generation to hide the Word of God in th...

Living from the Soul: The 7 Spiritual Principles of Ralph Waldo Emerson - Paperback

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by Alexander Marchand (Author), Philosocomics (Author), Ralph Waldo Emerson (Contribution by)The first ever comic book presentation of Ralph Waldo Emerson's life and ideas Living from the Soul distills the essence of Ralph Waldo Emerson's philosophy. It provides an overview of Emerson's life and reveals the seven principles that carried him through his darkest days. These principles that are just as relevant and vital to us today. 1. Trust Yourself All that you need for growth and guidance i...

As We Think: James Allen's Guide to the Power of Thought - Paperback

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by Alexander Marchand (Author), Philosocomics (Author), James Allen (Contribution by)Change Your Thoughts and Change Your Life As We Think is the first-ever comic book adaptation of James Allen's classic work, As a Man Thinketh. It updates Allen's ideas using contemporary language and illustrations, while remaining entirely faithful to his original meaning. As We Think reveals the awesome power of your own mind. As James Allen explains (through his cartoon avatar), your thoughts inspire your...