conduct of life

". . . From Biola president Barry Corey comes the . . . guide to making the college years count. It touches on everything from college romances to making friends, from getting sleep to embracing boredom, from your inner life to your social life"--Provided by publisher.

Welcome to New York City's upper East Side, where my friends and I live in penthouses and townhouses, attend the most elite schools, and take in every last bit of fabulousness this city has to offer. S and B have decided to kiss and make up, and it's about time. I mean, how long can you stay mad at someone who you took bathes with in grade school? The question is, now that they're back together, what kind of crazy naughtiness are they going to get up to? Believe me, I'll be the first one to find out, and you'll be the second. It's not like I'm good at keeping secrets...You know you love me, gossip girl.

A guide for teens to succeed at school, life, and relationships that discusses how to walk a mindful path, figure out how to ask for help, brush off negativity and rejection, discover your purpose, embrace your inner awkwardness, and show compassion with yourself and others.

Presents ten lessons for children that foster confidence and self-esteem, with advice on overcoming worry, dealing with change, making choices, keeping healthy, and being creative.

". . . uses a casual and respectful tone to promote healthy development, a solid sense of self, and the courage and confidence to face the challenges of adulthood"--Amazon.

"As if being stuffed into last year's dress pants at his cousin's wake weren't uncomfortable enough, thirteen-year-old Jimmy has just learned from his mother that he has to say a few words at the funeral the next day. Why him? What could he possibly say about his cousin, who ruined everything they did? He can't recall one birthday party, family gathering, or school event with Patrick that didn't result in injury or destruction. As Jimmy attempts to navigate the odd social norms of the wake, he draws on humor, heartfelt concern, and a good deal of angst while racking his brain and his memory for a decent and meaningful memory to share. But it's not until faced with a microphone that the realization finally hits him: it's not the words that are spoken that matter the most, but those that are truly heard"--Publisher.

"This book explores bullying and how it affects people both mentally and physically. It examines the different forms of bullying and also discusses who bullies target and why they exhibit such destructive behavior"--Google Books.

"In and out of juvie since he was thirteen, Ryan is running out of chances. This time, Ryan is determined to stay out for good. Being just a few months shy of eighteen means that next time he's picked up by the cops, he could end up in adult prison. But, after only a few hours on the outside, Ryan runs into his old crowd who are committing a break and enter. With nowhere to go and scared of being picked up again, Ryan goes on the run"--Provided by publisher.

"Valerie Bertinelli shares an inspiring blueprint that offers women in midlife support and hope. She shares personal stories that many women will relate to from her past decade: hitting her fifties, taking care of her dying mother, the evolving relationship with her husband, a career change, her relationship with food, and the battle to believe in herself as she is"--Provided by publisher.

"Freddy knows what he'd rather be-anywhere but in front of Tabby. He's said the wrong thing and now he's not only hurt her feelings, but he might be uninvited her awesome birthday party with a jumping castle and a mechanical bull. Then Hugo, the new kid at school, tells everyone that Freddy is boring. It's the last straw"--Back cover.