change (psychology)

"For as long as Molly can remember, it's always just been her and Dad. Dad, who likes to splash in the pool, who likes to spin at the park, who bakes the best cookies around. But that was before Dad married Ms. Too. Ms. Too doesn't like to splash. She doesn't like to spin. And she can't bake anything. 'But Molly, you used to love Ms. Too.' That was before, when she was Molly's favorite librarian. Now everything has changed. But as Molly and Ms. Too are about to discover, maybe change isn't always scary. Maybe change can be the best thing of all"--Provided by publisher.

When her best friend Jason's house is put up for sale, and he tells her that his family is moving to California, Annie Jenkins is devastated by the news that she is losing the other member of the PB & J Society--so when neighbor Mrs. Schuster tells her about a buried chest and gives her a map she convinces herself that this is a way for Jason's family to pay off their mortgage and stay in Utah.

"A step-by-step plan clinically proven to break the cycle of worry and fear that drives anxiety and addictive habits"--Publisher.

"We've all been told that change is hard. [The author] is here to help you transform your life--by starting small and being flexible. He helps you crack the code of habit formation. Whether you want to lose weight, de-stress, or be more productive, you will learn how to feel good about your successes instead of bad about your failures"--OCLC.

While struggling to cope with major changes in her life, fourteen-year-old Cassandra decides to help others by using her ability to see what animals are thinking, beginning with finding a lost cat.

"Peyton King has always wanted to belong. She seizes the opportunity to start over at a new school and finally finds real connections with the friends she's always dreamed of and even an actual boyfriend! But after flying high in her newfound happiness, Peyton comes crashing down when reality sets in and the ones she cares about let her down. Peyton's friends can't fix her and she can't help them if they won't let her. If she wants to find real, lasting happiness, Peyton will have to search somewhere else. With nothing but her sketchpad and a backpack, she buys a one-way ticket and gets on a plane. How far will she go to change her story?"--Provided by the publisher.

"Even as the world changes around her, a little girl has faith that circumstances will improve"--OCLC.

Three brothers return home to their small town of Little Wing, Wisconsin, for a wedding and to reunite with another brother who stayed to farm their land, and, while there, they learn about the true meaning of adult friendship and love.

Examines the phenomenon of quitting as a healthy and common human response. Also addresses the stigma traditionally associated with quitters. Includes advice on how to become a better quitter.