Social Adolescence

Corinne Gray is a woman whose life is falling apart. When probationary detective Kyle Nazarian unexpectedly knocks on her door on a rainy morning, she knows why. He wants to talk about her son, Ben. This is her chance to finally explain how her sweet-natured child – who loved history and dreamed of swimming for Olympic Gold – grew up to do the unthinkable. What really happened to Ben? And could anyone have prevented it?

Jean Twenge, PhD, award-winning professor of psychology and author of the “lavishly informative” (The New York Times) Generations, returns with a concrete and accessible guide to raising resilient, successful, happy children in a time of overwhelming technological intrusion. Parenting today...

We live in hectic times. Our kids especially. Today more than ever, thanks to a million and one technologies, attention spans are shorter, expectations are higher, and our developing teens are exposed to more sheer stimuli than ever before. Simply put, modern life is wild. And now you have to tame it. For you, and for the ones that matter most. 'Smart Parenting' includes: Why this teenager parenting book is different Who is the modern teen? How different is the modern teen? Communicating with the modern teen Establishing and sustaining trust with your teenager Setting boundaries that you ...

"A dark and glittering jewel of a book." —Judy I. Lin, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of A Magic Steeped in Poison "Visceral to the core." —Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights New from the author of The Keeper of Night comes a YA fantasy...

Experts and the general public are convinced that young people today are trapped in an extended adolescence - coddled, unaccountable, and more reluctant to take on adult responsibilities than previous generations. Nancy Hill and Alexis Redding argue that what is perceived as stalled development is in fact typical. Those reprimanding today's youth have forgotten that they once balked at the transition to adulthood themselves.

They came in summer. They fell upon the land swiftly and suddenly. Through autumn they spread, like locusts, like mice, like a plague. Now its winter. They're still here. But so too are Ellie and Homer and their friends.

A modern-day Alice in Wonderland meets the undead… BOOK FOUR in Gena Showalter’s New York Times bestselling series, The White Rabbit Chronicles Ali Bell and Cole Holland's crew of zombie slayers thought they'd won the war against Anima Industries, the evil company responsible for capturing...

15 revelatory strategies for raising emotionally healthy girls, based on cutting-edge science that explains the modern pressures that make it so difficult for adolescent girls to thrive Anyone caring for girls today knows that our daughters, students, and girls next door are more anxious and...

"Utterly unique and absolutely riveting—I couldn’t put it down! What a marvelously cool world." —Sarah J. Maas, New York Times bestselling author, on Firstlife Don’t miss the epic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling series, the Everlife novels. STAND TOGETHER OR FALL ALONE...

A bold and timely investigation into how it feels to grow up in a world where every anxiety of girlhood has been commodified GIRLS is what girls have become in the modern world. We are ornaments on display, filtered and Facetuned. We are objects, shopped for on dating apps. We are brands...

This program features an introduction and conclusion read by the author. Blending cutting-edge research with engaging storytelling, The Breakthrough Years offers readers a paradigm-shifting comprehensive understanding of adolescence. “Just wait until they’re a teenager!” Many parents of...

The story of Kathleen's escape from incarceration in an institution for "fallen women." In 1974, the shadows of the Magdalene laundry still haunt Kathleen as she daringly escapes from a life of oppression. Now on the run, the priest is hot on her trail. As the priest's attention shifts to other lost souls, the consequences are nothing short of devastating. Meanwhile, a famous American actress and her wealthy husband have arrived in Ireland to adopt a baby and discover an unexpected offer they cannot refuse. Will it turn out to be a dream come true or a nightmare waiting to unfold? Enter the...

A New York Times Editor’s Pick ** People Best Books ** Publishers Weekly Most Anticipated Books ** Chicago Tribune 28 Books You Need to Read Now ** “It blew my mind to discover that adolescent animals and humans are so similar…I loved this book!” —Temple Grandin, author of Animals Make...

Before the Baudelaires became orphans, before he encountered A Series of Unfortunate Events, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket was a boy discovering the mysteries of the world. Match wits with Lemony Snicket to solve thirteen mini-mysteries. Paintings have been falling off of...

Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of adolescent development and support with "Empowering Youth," a groundbreaking eBook dedicated to driving positive change in the lives of young people. This comprehensive guide takes an in-depth look into the pivotal role of school-based support, offering educators, counselors, and school administrators a blueprint for fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Adolescence is a time of tremendous change and growth. Understanding this developmental stage is crucial, and "Empowering Youth" lays the foundation by elucidating the...

This audiobook contains all the know-how you need to make the teenage years the exciting adventure they should be. The teenage years can be awkward - bodies change and sweat, and smells and spots become part of life. Growing Up has a supportive but straightforward approach that gives you the...

"A sweetly charming love story that leaves the reader with a lasting sense of hope.” —Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star "The perfect novel to snuggle up with.” —Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of...

In today's digital landscape, we are all frequently overwhelmed, but children are especially ill equipped to cope with the onslaught of stimulation. Is hyper-connectedness beneficial or detrimental to our children? To our families? It would be unrealistic to cut ourselves off from the internet completely. The goal is to find a middle ground – where we can avail of the advantages and avoid the pitfalls – and teach our children to do the same.

In a world obsessed with likes and filters, Marie’s story is a wake-up call. In a world where likes equate to love and followers that define self-worth, twelve-year-old Marie uncovers the harsh reality behind social media's perfectly curated facade. What begins as an innocent snapshot of her dog spirals into a whirlwind of digital obsession. Chasing online validation, Marie morphs from a bright, ambitious preteen into a shadow of her former self, her world reduced to the glow of a smartphone screen. Each post holds the promise of acceptance but delivers only the hollow echo of ...

En France, on s'avoue rarement alcoolique. Quand on boit on est festif, irrévérent, drôle. Français. Un jour pourtant, Claire arrête de boire. Elle prend conscience que cet alcool, prétendument bon-vivant, est en vérité en train de ronger sa vie. Il noyaute ses journées, altère sa pensée, abîme ses relations. En retraçant son passé, elle découvre à quel point l'alcool a été le pilier de sa construction et de son personnage de femme. "Sans alcool" est le journal de son sevrage. Un chemin tortueux, parfois rocambolesque, à travers son intimité.