Bradley, Michael J.

Packed with insights from neuroscience and psychology, real-life case studies, and a dose of humor, this book sheds light on the teen brain and offers a wealth of resiliency-boosting strategies.

Chronicles nineteenth-century developments in mathematics through profiles of major figures, including Marie-Sophie Germain, Niels Henrik Abel, Augusta Ada Lovelace, Georg Cantor, and six others, describing their lives, discoveries, and contributions.

Tells the stories of twenty teenagers who faced challenges--including suicidal depression, marijuana addiction, sexual abuse, parents' divorce, a parent's death, and coming out to one's father--with strength and courage.

Chronicles developments in mathematics between 1900 and 1950 through profiles of major figures including David Hilbert, Srinivasa Iyengar Ramanujan, John von Neumann, Alan Turing, and six others, describing their lives and discoveries.

Presents biographies of ten ancient mathematicians including Euclid, Archimedes, and Fibonacci. Each profile covers the person's research, discoveries, and contributions to the field.

Discusses the difficulties of being a teenager in today's society and provides insights on how to survive adolescence and stay connected with one's parents.