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?

"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...

This program is read by the author. GIRLS: Generation Z and the Commodification of Everything is a passionate, provocative, and deeply personal journey into the pressures shaping young lives today. Freya India shows that age-old anxieties of girlhood are now being amplified by modern life and...

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 ...

From a preeminent King scholar, the origin story of the man, minister, and civil rights hero who would lead the nation and change the world. We know who Martin Luther King, Jr. became, but who was he at the beginning of his life? How did his youth inform his outlook and activism? Before Martin...

Firstlife, an Everlife Novel ONE CHOICE. TWO REALMS. NO SECOND CHANCE. Tenley "Ten" Lockwood is an average seventeen-year-old girl who has spent the past thirteen months locked inside the Prynne Asylum. The reason? Not her obsession with numbers, but her refusal to let her parents choose where...

"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 duology set...

Calm in the Chaos: A Practical Guide to Parenting Teens (With Your Sanity Intact!) You're knee-deep in laundry, trying to decode a text that just says "bruh," and wondering why your teen insists on wearing a hoodie in summer. Somewhere between the eye-rolls, the "fine" replies, and the mystery of their disappearing socks, you can’t help but wonder—is it just me, and how do I make it through this stage without feeling like I’m constantly getting it wrong? Introducing Raising Teens Without Losing Your Sanity, a real-world, relatable parenting guide to navigating adolescence with calm, ...

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...

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...

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.

#1 national bestselling author of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff is back with a fresh, innovative book that offers simple, practical advice that has the power to transform lives All of us are looking for practical ways to take control of our lives, whether in our personal relationships, our...

All About Adolescence provides a comprehensive and current introduction to all key aspects of adolescent development. Building on the success of The Nature of Adolescence, this book addresses the unprecedented changes affecting young people's lives, including the social media explosion...

The troubled teenager continues to struggle valiantly against the slings and arrows of growing up and his own family's attempts to scar him for life. In between the ups and downs of his relationship with the divine Pandora and worrying that his genius is going unrecognized, Adrian Mole...

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...

How do you help your teen daughter stay Catholic when the world is forming her every day? Many Catholic parents are watching their daughters grow up under constant pressure: social media comparison, friendship drama, immodest fashion, dating confusion, anxiety, identity struggles, and quiet drift from the Faith. You want your daughter to stay close to Christ and His Church. But you may not always know how to guide her without nagging, panicking, shaming, or becoming too passive. How to Keep Your Teen Daughter Catholic is a practical Catholic parenting guide for mothers and fathers who want ...

Is your teen navigating a time of change and growth, and you want to help them handle everyday challenges as best as possible? Discover a valuable ally with the Ultimate Coping Skills For Teens Workbook—a practical, up-to-date guide designed to support both teens and parents on the journey toward well-being, confidence, and self-assurance. Inside, your teen will discover: Simple, therapist-approved strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and difficult feelings Fun and practical exercises, prompts, and worksheets—designed for real teens and real life Expert guidance on handling social ...

Adrian Mole is thirty-four and three quarters, almost officially middle-aged, when Mr Blair tells Parliament that Weapons of Mass Destruction can be deployed in forty-five minutes and can reach Cyprus. Adrian is worried that he might not get a refund on his holiday. But that's not all that is...

📖 THE Complete Guide Every Teen Boy Needs for 2026 - 160 Pages of Real Stories, Real Solutions Does your teen struggle with social media pressure, gaming addiction, identity confusion, or choosing their path forward? Teen boys today face unprecedented challenges that previous generations never experienced—and they need more than surface-level advice. They need comprehensive stories that actually get it. ✨ This isn't just another teen book. This is THE definitive 160-page guide featuring 12 COMPLETE stories crafted specifically for teen boys navigating 2025—from digital overwhelm to...

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...