Health, Lifestyle & Relationships

In a society where countless ideas are being shared, debated, and analyzed, it’s more important than ever to sift out the good ones from among the bad ones. And when people you respect and trust use arguments that sound persuasive, how can you determine if they are correct?

Audie Award Finalist, Package Design, 2014 Lakshmi is a thirteen-year-old girl who lives with her family in a small hut on a mountain in Nepal. Though she is desperately poor, her life is full of simple pleasures, like playing hopscotch with her best friend from school and having her mother...

If you are reading this, you probably have a young athlete who struggles with in-game stress and maybe even sports performance anxiety....

You’re never too young to learn the language of money… and the lessons that his rich dad taught Robert. Like it or not, money is a part of our everyday lives and the more we understand it, the better the chance that we can learn to have our money work hard for us....

Celebrate the anniversary of the acclaimed, bestselling first-person account of a teen girl’s harrowing descent into drug addiction—as heart-wrenching, shocking, and timely as ever. January 24th After you’ve had it, there isn’t even life without drugs … It started when she was served a...

Nic Sheff was drunk for the first time at age 11....

This program is read by the author. In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson's All Boys Aren't Blue explores their childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. A New York Times Bestseller! Good Morning America, NBC...

The Infinite Glade is the explosive finale of The Maze Cutter trilogy—and the epic conclusion to The Maze Runner saga. War has finally ignited. The Remnant Nation is done waiting. Their mission: destroy the Godhead and everything she stands for. But as Sadina and the islanders fight to protect...

How did Jim Jones, the leader of Peoples Temple, convince more than 900 of his followers to commit "revolutionary suicide" by drinking cyanide-laced punch? From a master of narrative nonfiction comes a chilling chronicle of one of the most notorious cults in American history. Using riveting...

What does it take to overcome challenges, conquer fears, embrace leadership, harness mentor wisdom and achieve greatness—not just in sports, but in life?

You don't need a degree, a million dollars, or permission to make a difference. You just need the courage to start. The problems are real. The urgency is real. And the voice telling you to wait your turn and let the adults handle it? That voice is wrong.

This book is one woman’s freedom story. Jesus is the Author—the One who redeems, restores, and rewrites broken stories. In this updated edition of her bestselling book, And the Bride Wore White, Dannah Gresh tells the story of her young love life, revisiting her own teenage journals.

Learn how to celebrate every moment in life while living enthusiastically and following your God-given passions. New York Times bestselling author Sadie Robertson invites you to reach new depths of faith and new heights of life as you discover how to live life to the fullest through 100 relevant...

Turn your setbacks to breakthroughs and fears to power with this guide on developing a growth mindset—become a responsible and resilient adult....

Read by the author. No matter how young you are or where you’re starting from, you are a future millionaire. Declare it. Know it. Demand it. And, with help from bestselling author and self-made millionaire Rachel Rodgers, start working toward it. Future Millionaire is filled with insights on...

Elena's memoir is a fascinating and intimate look at a deadly disease and a must-listen for anyone who knows someone suffering from an eating disorder....

This elegant young adult novel captures the immigrant experience for one Indian-American family with humor and heart. Told in alternating teen voices across three generations, You Bring the Distant Near explores sisterhood, first loves, friendship, and the inheritance of culture--for better or...

Lily Hopper has two more weeks until she's officially finished with boarding school. With graduation quickly approaching Lily is worried that she's somehow missed out on the fun of being in high school....

Unlock the secrets to surviving puberty, mastering the dating world, and staying safe, even if these topics make your skin crawl. This is your indispensable guide to sex education without the "awkward parent talk"....

"The audiobook brings to light the power of social dynamics, questions the role of personal responsibility, and examines the fallout that occurred long after the event, affecting all involved for years."- AudioFile From the New York Times-bestselling author of The 57 Bus comes Accountable, a...

In his follow-up to his bestselling memoir Tweak: Growing Up On Methamphetamines, Nic Sheff reveals a brutally honest account of a young person's struggles with relapse and rehab. In his bestselling memoir Tweak, Nic Sheff took readers on an emotionally gripping roller-coaster ride through his...

Are you tired of the comparison game and trying to keep up? Are you worried that people will discover the real you and be disappointed? Sadie Robertson, New York Times bestselling author, has an important message for her generation: you don’t have to be held back by fear, anxiety, or...

Ever feel like a rockstar in the group chat, but totally tongue-tied when you see those same friends in person? Or maybe you excel one-on-one, but ...

In the final book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Three Dark Crowns series, an all-out war is brewing—one that will pit sister against sister and dead against undead. After the grim confrontation with Queen Katharine, the rebellion lies in tatters. Jules’s legion curse has been unbound...

Teen advocate and trailblazer Jazz Jennings—named one of “The 25 Most Influential Teens” of the year by Time—shares her very public transgender journey, as she inspires people to accept the differences in others while they embrace their own truths. “[Jazz’s] touching book serves as a...

The bestselling young adult non-fiction book on sexuality and gender! Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender. Queer. Intersex. Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who's ever dared to wonder. This book is for YOU. This...

Help Him Build Confidence, Resilience, and Self-Belief in Just 5 Minutes a Day Every parent wants to see their son walk through life with confidence. You want him to believe in himself, handle challenges with resilience, and recognize his own value. But for many Black teen boys, confidence is constantly being tested by school pressure, social media, peer influence, self-doubt, and the desire to fit in. Over time, these challenges can affect how a young man sees himself and his future. That's where this book can help. 5 Minutes a Day Positive Affirmations for Black Teen Boys is more than an ...

Teen Confidence Shouldn’t Fall Apart Every Time Life Gets Hard. That’s Why This Book Was Created. Your teen is growing up in a world filled with pressure to succeed, comparison, self-doubt, a need to fit in, and figure life out before they’ve even had enough time to understand who they are. But confidence doesn’t come from being perfect. It comes from learning how to handle mistakes, bounce back from setbacks, manage pressure, and how to keep moving forward even when life feels difficult. If your teen doesn’t learn how to build resilience, challenge negative self-talk, and develop...

The sequel to The Dangerous Shipment. Although best read in order, it can be read as a standalone. This story follows up from the first one, after Godwin is appointed as Ship Inspector. In this installment, Godwin is informed by Captain Joanne the Shipmaster that there is a spy onboard the Game Changer, trying to steal the specs of its confidential Gear System. Using his access to the ship and his unique abilities, the teen tries to investigate the case and unmask the secret saboteur. At the same time, he finds it challenging to get certain senior officers to respect him and take him ...

In the vast reaches of the Nebula, the 21st century looks nothing like Earth. There are no computers, no digital screens, and no artificial intelligence. Instead, humanity has conquered the stars with the hiss of steam, the roar of magma boilers, and the intricate perfection of clockwork gears. Welcome to the birth of a new subgenre: Concurrent Medieval Space GearPunk. Descending from medieval civilizations swept away from Earth over a millennium ago, billions in the Nebula have adapted into a rich tapestry of unique cultures: The Stiphylgians: Non expressive, resilient masters of logic and...

Does it sometimes feel like everyone else has it all figured out? Between social media, school, friendships, family expectations, and the pressure to fit in, it can be easy to question your worth and compare yourself to others. But the truth is this: You are more than enough. Written especially for Black teen girls, this empowering confidence guide helps you build self-worth, overcome self-doubt, handle pressure, and believe in your value—without changing who you are. Inside you'll discover how to: • Build genuine confidence from the inside out • Stop comparing yourself to others • ...

The Moment That Freezes Most Teen Boys Can Make You. Book 3 of the Murphy Moments Series 101 Proven Scenarios. One Simple Reset System. Unlimited Recoveries. Nobody plans for the moment when everything goes sideways in front of everyone watching. You got dared in front of the group and had three seconds to decide. You tried to sound confident, and it came out completely wrong. You asked her out and then had to walk back to your friends while everyone was still watching. You showed what you were actually feeling, and someone called it weak. That is not weakness. That is Murphy's Law. And ...

Does your teenager shut down under pressure, spiral after setbacks, or struggle to handle the situations nobody prepared them for? This book gives them a system for exactly that. Murphy's Law for Teens is a practical, no-nonsense guide built around one repeatable method called the STOP Framework. It walks teenagers through 57 real situations, the ones that actually happen at school, in friendships, at home, and inside their own heads, and shows them exactly what to do in each one. Not what to feel. Not how to think more positively. What to actually do, step by step, in the moment. If your ...

Finally Control Your Emotions, Stop the Explosions, and Build Relationships That Actually Last A step-by-step, science-backed workbook that helps teen girls understand their anger, rewire their triggers, and become the emotionally strong woman they were always meant to be. You're not broken. You're not too much. But something has to change and deep down, you already know it. Maybe you keep saying things you cannot take back. Maybe the people you love most have started walking on eggshells. Maybe you've Googled why do I get so angry at 2am. You're not alone. It's not your fault no one ever ...

Stop Losing It. Start Leading: The Anger Management Workbook Built for Teen Boys Who Are Ready to Change A proven, step-by-step system to help teen boys control their emotions, protect their relationships, and become the man they are meant to be. You did not choose to feel like this. The pressure building in your chest. The way one wrong word detonates something inside you. The shame afterward, promising yourself it will not happen again, and then it happens again. That cycle is not a character flaw. It is biology. A teenage brain flooded with testosterone, an amygdala firing like a broken ...

What if you could change the way you think about challenges, setbacks, and success? With a growth mindset, you can, and it can change everything. Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, you are just not good enough? Maybe you failed a test, struggled with sports, or felt out of place with friends and thought, I am just not cut out for this. You are not alone. Many teens get stuck in a fixed mindset, believing their abilities are limited and effort will not matter. That can lead to stress, self doubt, and avoiding new challenges. But here is the good news.

You don't need a degree, a million dollars, or permission to make a difference. You just need the courage to start. The problems are real. The urgency is real. And the voice telling you to wait your turn and let the adults handle it? That voice is wrong. In this audiobook, you'll hear the gripping true stories of young changemakers who refused to stay silent and reshaped history. These teens did not wait for permission. They grabbed the microphone—and the world listened.

This is the story “behind” all of my stories, starting from when I was a kid growing up in Havelock and moving on through 45 years spent in the field of Youth Work. I may have a wild imagination when it comes to my audiobooks, but this one is non-fiction and filled with true stories of my Life and Times. Care to come along for the ride?

Owning Self-Confidence is a compassionate, realistic guide for teens and young adults who feel unsure of themselves, overwhelmed by expectations, or stuck in cycles of comparison and self-doubt. Rather than telling listeners to “just be confident,” this audiobook meets you where you are. Through relatable real life stories, reflection exercises, and practical strategies, it invites you to explore what confidence actually feels like and how to build it in ways that are honest and sustainable. Anxiety, uncertainty, and big emotions are treated as normal parts of being human, not flaws to fix.

Belief does not grow all at once. It grows in stages, one small yes at a time. This book helps middle school students understand those stages in a simple and honest way. Speaking in front of people is not just about speaking. It is about belief. Before a young person ever steps on a stage or stands in front of a classroom, something else has to open first: their courage, their confidence, and their sense of who they are. The Five Stages of Yes breaks that process into five clear stages students can actually use: I Should, Yes I Could, Yes I Can, Yes I Must, and Yes I Will.