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Being a teenager is both wonderful and challenging. In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey applies the timeless principles of the 7 Habits to teens and the tough issues and life-changing decisions they face. In an entertaining style, Covey provides a step-by-step guide to help teens improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, get along with their parents, and much more. In addition, this...
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Collins, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
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English
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Celebrating the idea that anything boys can do, girls can do better, a guide to adventure for girls of all ages includes such chapters as "Fourteen games of tag," "How to negotiate a salary," "Math tricks," and "Daisy chains and ivy crowns."
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Applesauce Press
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English
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The updated fifth edition of the #1 bestselling Girl's Body Book includes everything you need to know about growing up, even the embarrassing stuff. From periods to peer pressure, puberty can be a confusing time for pre-teens and parents alike. The newly updated fifth edition of the Girl's Body Book helps prepare girls and their parents for the ups and downs of puberty, middle school, and everything in between, including topical issues like school...
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Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
�2008
Language
English
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The process of becoming a teen is not easy, especially when you have to deal with a lot of extreme emotions. Every feeling has its own unique causes and problems, and each one is experienced differently by guys and girls. This series takes a fun approach to these issues by addressing them in a reversible book format, one side for guys and the other side for girls. The reader can access in-depth discussion and practical advice that applies to him or...
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Oxmoor House
Pub. Date
�2007
Language
English
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Advice on how to nurture your best relationships, make your best contribution to the world around you, and take the best care of yourself. It's about loving who you really are--and embracing the challenge to discover your best life ever. Every month O, the Oprah magazine seeks out answers--not just from the most respected experts in America, but also from ordinary women who've accomplished extraordinary things. Whether they're world-class experts...
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Publisher
Roost Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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A simple guide to one of life's most essential skills: cooking. New to the kitchen? Living on your own for the first time? Don't be intimidated! This useful guide has everything you need to cook yourself real meals with real food. Centered around 10 basic lessons to get you comfortable in the kitchen, this book will get you whipping up nutritious meals, satisfying snacks, and simple desserts for you and your friends in no time. Also included are...
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Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Students learn more about how excellent critical thinking can help them succeed in the classroom, socially, and in their future careers! The title tackles this essential life skill in an age-appropriate and participatory way, drawing them into fun-filled "investigations" of critical thinking skills illustrated to depict a realistic and relatable classroom situation. Critical Thinking invites readers to "investigate" four story-centered scenarios related...
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Blue Mountain Press
Pub. Date
2003
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English
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Describes the importance of getting to know oneself, thinking about consequences before taking actions, and caring enough to say no to things that could be harmful or have negative effects on one's life. The Girl's Guide to Loving Yourself is a face-lift, A Pick-Me-Up, a bubble bath, a Wake-Up Call, and a full-body massage for your life. In other words, it's Exactly what you need to be the Best You that you can possibly be. You deserve to be loved...
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Autumn Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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"Stress. Hormones. School. Social media. It's a lot for a teenager to handle. Luckily, this guide has it all covered: the good, the bad, and the kind of icky. This is The (Nearly) Teenage Boy's Guide to (Almost) Everything. "--
19) Who will take care of me when I'm old?: plan now to safeguard your health and happiness in old age
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Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Many people prepare for everything in life-- except how to handle the challenges of its later years. Loverde shows you how to be your own best caregiver, with practical advice for navigating these years on your own, even you have family ready to assist. She starts with a basic plan, and helps you make checklists, worksheets, strategies, and resource lists that will answer the important questions you may face in years to come.