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Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? How much do parents really matter? What kind of impact did Roe v. Wade have on violent crime? These may not sound like typical questions for an economist to ask--but Levitt is not a typical economist. He studies the stuff and riddles of everyday life--from cheating and crime to sports and child...

Being a teenager is both wonderful and challenging. In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey applies the timeless principles of the 7 Habits to teens and the tough issues and life-changing decisions they face. In an entertaining style, Covey provides a step-by-step guide to help teens improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, get along with their parents, and much more. In addition, this...

Offers a path to life change through action and suggests techniques for taking control of one's life.

"So what's the big secret? And what can it do for you? Well, if you've ever had a dream, a secret ambition, a passionate desire or goal, but had no idea how to make it real, then The Secret to Teen Power is for you. The Secret has already shown millions of people all over the world how to change their lives and make their dreams come true. And you can do it too. The Secret gives you the power to have, do, or be anything you choose. We're talking wealth,...

"Turn mindless eating habits into mindful eating habits! In this breakthrough workbook, Susan Albers--author of Eating Mindfully and the New York Times bestseller, Eat Q--offers powerful mindfulness-based activities and skills to help you stop overeating. Do you zone out while eating? You're not alone! It's easy to polish off a bag of chips or a giant bowl of popcorn while marathon-streaming your favorite TV show. And while indulging here and there...

Discusses the many aspects of grief and the way to handle grieving.

Award-winning coach and sports psychologist Jim Afremow has helped everyone from Olympians to professional athletes train their mind, body, and spirit. Now, in this new young adult edition of his highly praised The Champion s Mind, Dr. Afremow is helping student athletes do and feel their best.

Examines the personality of the drug addict, especially the alcoholic, to determine if there are characteristic traits before as well as after addiction takes place.

"Losing a parent at any time in one's life is difficult, but losing a parent when a teenager brings its own distinct challenges. Coping with Parental Death offers coping strategies, expert advice, useful resources, and valuable insight from other young adults, providing support to those struggling with the death of one or both of their parents"--

"Abused by his mother as a child, Dave hastaken everything that has happened to him and turned it into something positive so that he can help others. Dave explains how we can move beyond a painful history, harmful negative thoughts, and innumerable setbacks by taking control and beeing accountable for our lives. Filled with his own history as well as the personal struggls of those who have followed his three-step plan for turning adversity into triumph."...