adjustment (psychology)

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.

The author, educated in an all-girls school, succeeded in achieving her dreams in male-dominated fields and now reflects on the aspects of her upbringing and education that contributed to that success. Describes the skills, traits, and tools girls need today to succeed, such as competitiveness, collaboration, empathy, adaptability, grit, resilience, audacity, and self-confidence. Draws on research and personal experience to offer parents and educators practical advice for helping girls nurture their innate talents, thrive, and find joy and purpose in their lives.

"Cora June and her classmate, Wilson, are locked in a battle of wills. Each one desperately wants to be the ultimate decider. They scream at each other about whether to play dodge-ball or soccer at recess. They get into a tug of war over a popsicle. Each wants to dictate where to go on the next class trip! Can these two opinionated, wanna-be leaders compromise or agree to anything?"--Publisher provided.

Tara is forced to move in with her cousins after her house burns down and faces a difficult adjustment while her mother is away trying to earn money.

Loss, grief and an annoying classmate make Jeremy's adjustment to life in a new city particularly difficult.

"Imagine if we treated broken hearts with the same respect and concern we have for broken arms. [The author] urges us to rethink the way we deal with emotional pain, offering warm, wise and witty advice for the brokenhearted. Our hearts might be broken, but we do not have to break with them. We can take control of our lives and our minds and put ourselves on the path to healing. [This book] offers a toolkit for how to handle and cope with a broken heart and how to, eventually, move on."--Dust jacket flap.

Presents a collection of poems that looks at different emotions including loneliness, lacking of courage, heartbreak, hopelessness, excess of ego, seeking hope, comfort, inspiration, and excitement.

"We are surrounded by other cultures that we also have a duty to protect. This volume is all about defining that responsibility and giving readers the tools to fulfill it"--Provided by publisher.

Ravi has just moved to the United States from India and has always been at the top of his class; Joe has lived in the same town his whole life and has learning problems--but when their lives intersect in the first week of fifth grade they are brought together by a common enemy (the biggest bully in their class) and the need to take control of their lives.

Teaches children how to be strong and resilient by handling tough situations, learning from their mistakes, and staying positive.