adjustment (psychology)

"[Demonstrates] how education leaders can learn to deliver feedback in a way that strengthens relationships as well as performance and builds the capacity for growth. Drawing on constructive-developmental theory, the authors describe four stages of adult growth and development and explain how to differentiate feedback for colleagues with different 'ways of knowing'"--Provided by publisher.

"A person will experience many changes throughout their lifetime. Adapting and surviving is the difficult part. This . . . title addresses the concept of resilience and how to cope with personal and social changes"--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.

Presents the eighty-one verses that comprise the "Tao Te Ching," Chinese prophet Lao-tzu's maxims for living a God-realized life, each accompanied by an affirmation by Wayne Dyer.

Tells three stories relating disappointments and provides skills for dealing with this emotion.

"Meet Bubble Gum Brain and Brick Brain: two kids with two very different mindsets. Bubble Gum Brain likes to have fun adventures, learn new things, and doesn't worry about making great mistakes. Brick Brain is convinced that things are just fine the way they are and there's not much he can do to change them, so why try? When Bubble Gum Brain shows Brick Brain how to peel off his wrapper, Brick Brain begins to realize just how much more fun school...and life... can be!"--Back cover.

"When the championship baseball game gets rained out, ballplayer Braden curls up on the couch and cries. Just another one of his overreactions. Braden always lets small disappointments ruin his day, so his mom and teacher give him a lesson on 'flexible thinking.' Will this help Braden feel better when disappointment comes his way?"--Provided by publisher.

"[Benny Barrows is a] down-on-his-luck boy whose caring heart ultimately helps him find the strength to cope with tragedy and realize how much he truly has to offer his friends and family"--Amazon.com.

Explains how toxic people operate to harm self-esteem, and problems they cause. Describes the thirty toxic types by their characteristics.

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.