conflict management

A graphic novel which examines the true story of Benjy Melendez, son of Puerto Rican immigrants, who, in his youth, founded the notorious Ghetto Brothers gang in the late 1960s during a time of poverty, multiracial violence, and drugs. Eventually, as an adult, Melendez calls a truce with rival gang members and reclaims his Jewish roots after learning about his family history.

Documents the actions of three individuals who work to stop violence in Chicago by trying to intervene in disputes before they turn violent.

When best friends get mad over a game of chess, one strikes out and the other reminds him that they should use their words, not their fists, when they disagree. Includes activity ideas for parents and children.

A unique, proven approach to anger management for elementary and middle-school aged children.

A book for teens about navigating political disagreements with loved ones.

"This book teaches frustrated, stressed-out parents that selectively ignoring certain behaviors can actually inspire positive changes in their kids. With all the whining, complaining, begging, and negotiating, parenting can seem more like a chore than a pleasure. Dr. Catherine Pearlman, syndicated columnist and one of America's leading parenting experts, has a simple...solution: Ignore It! Dr. Pearlman's four-step process returns the joy to child rearing. Combining...strategies with time-tested approaches, she teaches parents when to selectively look the other way to withdraw reinforcement for undesirable behaviors"--Provided by publisher.

Gives readers practical advice and sympathetic support for dealing with political disagreements with family and friends, expressing their beliefs and opinions without alienating those they love, and listening and potentially learning from people with whom they disagree. Examples of real people dealing with the problem, a collection of myths and facts, and 10 questions for an expert round out the text.

"Daisy and Posey help a pretty pixie named Twee get to the bottom of a not-so-pretty problem"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, the Iraq war, and the war on terror.