change (psychology)

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.

When Abby is told that her painting has "no heart," she makes a list of things she's never done before to enhance her creativity. She's also hoping that her best friend Cooper will realize that he feels the same way about her as she does about him.

"Takes a revolutionary approach to change. It's not about being more persuasive or providing more information; it's about taking a different tack. Instead of pushing harder, doing the opposite: removing roadblocks and reducing barriers to change. [The author] identifies five key barriers to change and shows how to mitigate them"--Provided by publisher.

"Foster meets new friends and a kind foster mom who help him navigate the fears and feelings associated with going into foster care. Foster has lived with his mom and "sometimes dad" all his life...until now. And like so many others entering foster care, he has more questions than answers and so many new feelings to deal with"--Back cover.

"[The author] set out to investigate the core qualities of great change makers, past and present, from inventors to revolutionaries, she found five surprising traits all had in common. They weren't wealth, privilege, or even genius. It was that all of these . . . men and women chose to make a 'big bet,' take bold risks, learn from their failures, reach beyond their bubbles, and let urgency conquer fear. Teaches how to put the five principles to work"--OCLC.