Youth Services

The Shadow Chasers, Logan, Allie, Finn, and the newest member Bret, face a life-and-death struggle with a new type of threat that now has come to Talihina, Oklahoma. Compared to the Sasquatch they had encountered in September made that seem benevolent. Just when they make some headway in comprehending what it is, their new enemy abducts local animals and even people. What will the Shadow Chasers do? Will they form an alliance to battle these entities? Or will this be enough to scare them away for good? Will the Shadow Chasers remain a loyal team and continue to unravel mysteries as they are...

Bestselling author and teacher Casey Watson shares the horrifying true story of Kiera Bentley, a 12-year-old girl with a deeply shocking secret she’s too young to even understand. When Casey first meets Kiera, a small slight girl who’s just lashed out at a fellow pupil in assembly, she...

This advisory calls attention to the growing concerns about the effects of social media on youth mental health. It explores and describes the current evidence on the positive and negative impacts of social media on children and adolescents, some of the primary areas for mental health and well-being concerns, and opportunities for additional research to help understand the full scope and scale of social media’s impact.

One community, one night, one test of what it means to repair what breaks. When someone starts snuffing lamps along the ridge and a toddler needs a doctor, the sleepy Maple Glen finds its mettle. Susanna Fisher and Micah Byler organize a practical, kind response—bell-wired posts, white-tie markers, daylight tasks for teens—and invite confession, restitution, and service instead of shame. The result: a quiet, believable mystery solved with empathy, and a romance that grows from respect. PRANK NIGHT AT PUMPKIN RIDGE is a high-stakes small-town cozy read—faith-friendly, clean, and rich ...

Casey’s Unit is, as ever, full of troubled, disaffected pupils, and new arrival Leo is something of a conundrum. Thirteen year old Leo isn’t a bad lad – in fact, he’s generally polite and helpful, but he’s in danger of permanent exclusion for repeatedly absconding and unauthorised...

The VI is a continuation of the retelling of my adoption nightmare. I am a survivor of childhood abuse at the hands of my adoptive parents Carol and John Thomas. In The VI we travel through the court proceedings and media nightmare led by a prominent well dressed litigator Sandra Thompson on behalf of her clients the Thomas's. We explore the release of the Thomas's from prison and how I the survivor have to navigate through the world as a forgotten adoptee having to deal with the trauma of my story all on my own. The VI is a deep dive into the aftermath of my failed adoption and how that ...

Representation isn’t a throne — it’s about service. Make It Count is Marcellus Bax Stiede’s playbook for turning promises into proof and transforming politics into steady, visible service. Make It Count outlines a new standard for leadership built on accountability, scoreboards, and small works that make a big difference. From sports to scholarship, clinics to classrooms, Stiede shows how communities can rebuild dignity through consistent delivery, not colour or campaign. Make It Count is for anyone who believes leadership should look like work, not worship; Make It Count is a ...

What if happiness wasn’t something you chased, but something you created through service? In From Letters to Leaders: The Legacy of Service, Dr. Michael Ayalon and the Greek University team take readers on a transformational journey through the heart of fraternity and sorority life – revealing how the timeless values of service, leadership, and purpose can build stronger communities and more fulfilled lives. This is not just a book about Greek Life. It’s a roadmap for every student, alumnus, and leader who believes in making a difference. Through personal stories, campus experiences, ...

A Pilgrimage into Service is a resource for those discerning or undergoing an immersive service experience or post-graduate volunteer service program. It utilizes recent Catholic social thought, Scripture, an Ignatian paradigm of service-reflection, and Christian spirituality.

This is the first book by Motivational Speaker and Trainer Marcus Girard. He candidly shares his experiences of growing up on the mean streets of Brooklyn, New York, and offers listeners four life principles that aided him in keeping his own life on track.

This audiobook features an exclusive Q&A between reader Chipo Chung and author, Dorcas Gwata 'Fascinating . . . While the rest of us are worrying about it, Dorcas Gwata is doing something about it' - Wendy Joseph, author of Unlawful Killings Through the lives of ten young people an award-winning...

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - June 2022 The Money Box: A mysterious black box gives its users "unearned" money, but at what price? The Memory Thief: Alice is kidnapped, her mind is downloaded to the cloud, and, due to space limitations, her boyfriend must decide what memories make it into her new body. Tikkun Olam: A retired lawyer tries to help an at-risk youth, but feels she has failed him. Sow: A pilot is tasked with "seeding" a distant planet with the codes to give rise to future humans, at the expense of the planet's natural evolutionary process. A Dragon's Perspective: A ...

Success at Its Best Enhanced Life Skills Curriculum: Empowering Youth to Excel in Every Aspect of Life is a dynamic program designed to equip young people with the critical skills needed for a successful and fulfilling life. This curriculum goes beyond traditional education, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities youth face today. Central to the approach is goal-setting, where students learn to identify their aspirations and implement practical strategies to achieve them. Tools are provided to help turn big dreams into reality. Education is a key focus, guiding students through ...

Success at Its Best Enhanced Life Skills Workbook: Empowering Youth with Practical Tools for a Successful Life This workbook is designed to help young people develop essential life skills through activities that accompany each chapter. Unlike traditional educational materials, this workbook emphasizes practical, interactive learning experiences, where youth engage with practical tasks that directly relate to their everyday experiences. By working through each section, participants will gain valuable insights into goal-setting, decision-making, and problem-solving, all while exploring topics...

“Flying is a serious profession. Do not carry your worries beyond this point” We read daily the Slogan written on the door of hangar while taking out helicopter for flying. It was tense and grueling morning of winter when gliders Patiala aviation club took off and landed after shorter sorties. An aircraft took off from the launch pad with three technicians and two pilots but within 15 minutes of flying there was a blast and aircraft fell to the ground with fumes and fire. Within few minutes fire brigade, ambulance and other task forces arrived on the site but unfortunately no crews ...

Fifty young kindred spirits representing 50 US schools and states have written essays that are combined to create a very compelling audiobook entitled Kids Journal Through COVID19! Youth authors, ages seven to 13, chosen from various schools readily put fingers to their keyboards and poured from their hearts to share personal experiences during this pandemic assault!