"In their second term at Great Rapscott School for Girls of Busy Parents, Ms. Rapscott teaches her students that the path to The Top starts at the Bottom of the Barrel and other silly lessons"--Provided by publisher.
Tips and helpful hints for kids to pick up useful skills from 'how to break a bad habit' and 'how to tie three basic knots' to 'how to do a card trick' and 'how to plan a party'.
Presents a memoir of a one-year social experiment in which teen author Maya Van Wagenen followed a 1950's popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell.
The author, seventh-grader Maya van Wagenen, decides to embark on a year-long social experiment and follow the advice of a 1950s popularity guide written by former teen model Betty Cornell. Describes the humorous, humiliating, and heartwarming results of the author's quest to become popular.
how to use psychology to get what you want out of life
Vedral, Joyce L
1983
A self-help book for teenagers explaining such topics as setting goals, taking control of your life, and dealing with negative feelings. Includes reallife vignettes.
Discusses the pressures and problems encountered by gifted students and provides information on life skills, stress management, and methods of gaining more control over their lives.