conduct of life

A man whose life didn't quite turn out how he wanted it to wishes he could go back to high school and change it. He wakes up one day and is seventeen again and gets the chance to rewrite his life.

"Everything from painting and hair art to archery and self-defense with a frying pan is covered in this special handbook, presented from Rapunzel's uniquely imaginative point of view. Filled with step-by-step projects, engaging activities, and ... full-color illustrations, Rapunzel's Guide details all the brave, creative, fun things everyone's favorite long-haired princess loves to do!" -- Back cover.

Soccer is the most popular sport in the entire world and it is gaining ground in the United States. In Excelling in Soccer, readers will learn about preparation, drills, and the physical and mental demands of the game. With a look at nutrition, workouts, and advice from players past and present, Excelling in Soccer will help players at any level.

From frozen ponds to packed arenas, many people love to play and watch hockey. Excelling in Hockey examines improving the individual game and what that means physically and mentally for a player. Readers will understand what it takes to get to the next level with information and advice from professional trainers and players to help guide them along the way.

Going long for the pass or kicking the game-winning field goal takes a lot of work on and off the field. Excelling in Football examines how players can set goals, practice drills, improve nutrition, excel at tryouts, and strive to take their game to the next level. Advice from coaches and NFL players helps readers understand how to improve in both the physical and mental aspects of the game.

Basketball is one of today's hottest sports. Excelling in Basketball discusses setting goals, shooting drills, how to prepare for tryouts, the recruiting process, and much more. Readers will understand how to sharpen skills and prepare the body during the off-season and hone teamwork and their mindset during the grind of the long season.

If we want girls to succeed, we need to teach them the audacity to transgress. Through the lives of students at three very different schools, an award-winning scholar-activist makes the case for 'feminist schools' that orient girls toward a lifetime of achievement.

"Maddy is sixteen. She has loyal friends, a mother with whom she's unusually close, a father she's never met, devoted grandparents, and a crush on a boy named Jack. Maddy also has cancer. Deeply curious, wry, and vivacious, she's poised at the outset of adulthood, ready to untangle all the mysteries that living holds--if she survives her teens"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations discuss the kinds of worries facing many children today and explores how their fears might be overcome. Uses child-friendly text and includes interactive questions, plus has a helpful section with advice, practical tips, and activities for caregivers and teachers.

Offers a concise summary of Sean Covey's 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens'.