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There is no shortage of obligations, pressures, and chaos coming at teens. How do you take control of it all and do what needs to be done? Get Stuff Done features keys to prioritizing, meeting deadlines, dealing with distractions, managing stress, and balancing work and fun.
In any given year, an estimated 44 million Americans suffer from some form of mental illness. Mental health impacts every part of life and is essential to overall health. While mental illness is a serious problem, there is hope as most people diagnosed with a mental health condition can get better with treatment and support.
Teens today face a multitude of stressful situationsÑand some just donÎt have the resources needed to educate themselves about these topics. The guidance books in this set were designed to appeal to teens and to counsel them on subjectsÑsuch as cancer, depression, and cyberbullyingÑthat might be tough for them to discuss with others. Photographs of teens dealing with difficult situations help readers understand they arenÎt alone. The text is straightforward, manageable, and full of facts to ensu
This examination of media and culture describes how media have developed through history and how media have molded public opinion. Sidebars offer insider points of view about ethical dilemmas such as spin control and product placement. The series also summarizes today’s provocative issues and discusses how the media is forming these debates, while asking questions of readers to help them develop informed opinions.
The Broadway musical has become a cultural phenomenon, with shows setting box office records. Updating familiar themes, these shows have introduced new elements in style, look, and diversity to the theater. It compares the similarities and differences between the musicals and their source material, the innovations they introduced to the stage, and what effect each show had on the culture at large. Along the way, students will get introduced to some of the people who made these shows happen, and
Stories of ghosts and spirits have been around in history and legend for millennia. These apparitions take many forms, from glowing lights and shadowy specters to phantom ships that ply the world's oceans. For believers and skeptics alike, ghosts can inspire curiosity about the possibilities of what may lie beyond this earthly life.
They come from different parts of the country and from different backgrounds. What these artists share is talent (they’ve all topped the charts); grit (they’ve worked hard to get there); and desire to make music that speaks to, for, and about the people and the world around them. The Giants of Rap and Hip-Hop series explores early life, the ups and downs of the artist’s life and career, major influences, and new directions. Fully documented quotes, from the artists and from the people who know t
Without most people noticing, the population of wild giraffes has decreased by nearly 40 percent since 1985, making them an endangered species. Examine the threats giraffes face from humans, and meet the scientists working to save these gentle giants.
Teenager Leila's life is full of challenges. From bouncing around the foster care system to living with seasonal affective disorder and vitiligo, she's never had an easy road. Leila keeps herself busy with her passion for environmental advocacy, monitoring the Urban Ecovists message board and joining a local environmental club with her best friend Sarika. And now that Leila has finally been adopted, she dares to hope her life will improve.