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Take a large group of kids in puberty, send them to a new school, and add a generous dose of tests, homework, and hormones, not to mention diverse personalities, bland food, and unpleasant odors. That’s middle school, and it can be a little . . . weird.Yes, there are cool things about middle school, like more independence, new friends, and new activities. But there’s baffling stuff too, like harsh judgment, the whole “popularity” thing, and, of course, drama. With insights from hundreds of students, this guidebook explores the halls of middle school, especially the odd behaviors that lurk in the shadows. Slip-on your lab coats, because we’re going to dissect these behaviors one by one to understand what’s really going on. With fun illustrations and choose-your-own-adventure-style scenarios, Middle School: Safety Goggles Advised will help you deal with the drama and define who you are and how to navigate life when things get, well, weird.

The next installment of the very successful Monster Diary series. A mindfulness book for children that kids actually WANT to read!School’s out and summer camp’s in! When Marvin and his friends meet Jo

Meet Harriet, a lovable monster who is just sick at the thought of giving a report in front of her class! Her heart pounds, her chest gets tight, and her stomach twists in painful knots. She can't eve

Meet Timmy, a lovable monster who can’t get enough of the coolest gadgets and video games. Too bad he doesn’t realize how much time he spends each day in front of a screen.In the same humorous spirit

Motherhood is stressful, but international award-winning speaker and worry management expert Denise Marek is here to tell you that you can stress less by learning to worry wisely! With her proven CALM method, a four-step process that has helped many individuals and organizations around the world connect with their inner peace, overcome their fears, and take the risks that are essential for success, mothers can tackle the stress of parenting. Whether you suffer from chronic worry about finances, family difficulties, your children’s happiness, or even your teen getting home late, the CALM process can teach you how to handle it all.The process is simple:Challenge negative assumptions that create unnecessary worry.Act on your worry to overcome fears and reduce the physical and emotional effects of stress.Let go of worries beyond your control and upsetting feelings like mom-guilt, mom-shaming, and fear.Master your mind and guard against negative thinking by planting new, positive thoughts.W

A mother and teenage son bike the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail to rebuild their relationship on the adventure of a lifetime.What happens when a mother and her 16-year-old son drop everything to bike across the country? On the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail, they struggle up hills in the pouring rain, they feel soreness in muscles they didn’t know they had, and they learn more about each other than they ever knew before. When licensed clinical therapist and self-proclaimed “reluctant adventurer” Leah Day felt herself drifting from her son, Jack, she decided to make a drastic play to reconnect. In this memoir chronicling the journey of a lifetime, Leah and Jack find that if they can push themselves to accomplish physically exhausting and emotionally taxing milestones on a bike, they are capable of anything!

A raw, heavily-researched guide for women facing breast cancer, mastectomy, and reconstruction written by a survivor.1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, b

A mother and her new baby take a day’s journey to meet the grandfather for the first time, filling the day with memories and love.The New knows softness.The Old knows life can be hard.The New holds on

This beautiful adaptation of the beloved The Boy and The Moon-winner of multiple international independent film awards-tells the story of a boy who swims the deepest seas and slays the mightiest drago

It's the clawsomest time of year: summer vacation! All Marvin and his friends want is to enjoy their turfthe park across the streetand play superheroes to their hearts' content. But when bullies arise

Babies are amazing! From the moment they open their eyes, they are learning and developing at an astonishing rate. Parents naturally want to engage with infants as they learn and grow, but what if we

Mindset Shift #1There's a Time to Date and Time Not to Date Sometimes we have HUGE expectations for the ideal relationship. Like the people in them, every relationship is an imperfect work in progress

Friendships are tough to navigate, even for adults. The preteen years can be particularly sticky, but we've got your back! Packed with fun quizzes, colorful illustrations, and stories about girls just

Of all the children that ever could be,You are the one made just for me.TIP SHEETFrom a child's first uttered "Dada" to his or her first unsteady steps, nothing can adequately convey the joy and awe o

Infertility affects about 15 percent of couples globally, amounting to 48.5 million couples, yet somehow infertility and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) are taboo subjects, often hidden and un-talked abo

A cancer survivor, Richard Lombardi, the Cancer Fighting Chef, shares the easy and nutritious recipes that got him through his cancer treatment.Cooking Through Cancer: 50 Easy and Delicious Recipes fo

Easy to read and simple to use, discover 101 surprising ways to use cinnamon in your everyday life and improve your health!Everyone loves a good cinnamon roll, but did you know cinnamon can help your

Packed with introspective questions and gorgeous, un-retouched photographs that display the bodies of real, everyday women aimed at teaching young women that every body is beautiful and happiness come

Written by the founder of the Father Resource Network, this is the guidebook every divorced dad needs to perfect his new job of co-parenting with his former spouse and strengthen his connection with h

Bragging rights and bumper stickers are some of the social forces fueling today’s parenting behavior―and, as a result, even well-intentioned parents are behaving badly. Many parents don’t know how bes

Rediscover that creative spark deep inside and let author Mary Potter Kenyon show you how to really ignite your creative spirit!"I’m not creative. I could never do something like that. I don’t have ti

How does technology impact kids’ mental health and physical well-being? How do screens affect babies? How can I protect my children from cyberbullying? What are the positive effects of technology? How

Self-sufficiency expert Caleb Warnock shares his expertise on living off the land in 276Edible Wild Plants of the United States and Canada. Packed with over 800 photographs of over 250 wild berries, r

Do you wonder why your child or teen seems drained, overtired, moody, anxious, and depressed? Are you uncertain if and when you should be worried about the amount of sleep they get?Exhaustion is a sym

How many of the presidents were founding brothers? Who decided on America’s gold standard? What was Lincoln’s nickname?Amaze your friends and stun your co-workers with these answers and more from Mast

Dr. Hollman explains how to identify a narcissist and how to live with one, with medical case studies and advice for anyone dealing with a narcissit.What’s the difference between narcissism and normal

You knew Aloe Vera was good for you so you bought a huge tub of it! Now what? Discover 101 amazing uses for your home, health, and more with our 101 Amazing uses series.Aloe vera isn''t just for sunbu

In A Beginner's Guide to Rag Quilting, longtime quilter and bestselling author Christine Mann makes it easy to master the beginning principles of rag quilting with 12 easy starter projects. Packed wit

How does a woman embrace her maturity with joy and strength when her body changes year to year? Psychologist Dr. Carla Marie Manly provides an important and meaningful window into womanhood for those

Meet Marvin, a lovable monster with a twelve-stringed baby fang guitar, a rambunctious case of ADHD, emotions that sometimes overwhelm him (and others), and a diary to record it all. While Marvin got

New York Times #1 bestselling authors Richard and Linda Eyre, who have been married for 50 years, bust the eight common myths that society believes make a better marriage.New York Times #1 bestselling

Renowned family business and international business consultant Gibb Dyer uncovers the secret ingredient to business and entrepreneurial success: financial capital, social capital, and human capital—al

Finding peace in times of worldwide trauma is difficult, and finding peace in times of personal trauma such as a family death or tragedy can be overwhelming. Therapist Christy Monson professionally an

Where was the lost colony? What tipped the balance in the Civil War? Were there second thoughts about dropping the atomic bomb?Amaze your friends and stun your coworkers with these answers and more fr

If you find yourself running away from fear, you’re running in the wrong direction. Fear demands that we move toward it, face it, and hear its messages. When we fail to do this, the price is high—chro

New York Times #1 bestselling author Richard Eyre contends that the three things today's society desires most—control, ownership, and independence—are, paradoxically, the very "false goals" that brin

You've always wanted to try quilting, and now it's easier than ever!In A Beginner's Guide to Quilting, longtime quilter and bestselling author Christine Mann makes it easy to master the beginning prin

A parent's day is full of tasks to be accomplished and chores to be done. Dealing with anxiety—from social anxiety to full-blown panic attacks—just adds one more thing to that lengthy list of stresses

A parent's day is full of tasks to be accomplished and chores to be done. Dealing with anger—from temper tantrums to irrational lash-outs—just adds one more thing to that lengthy list of stresses. At

Tests can cause a lot of stress and anxiety, but no more! Performance coach Ben Bernstein delivers a comprehensive training guide on how to improve test scores. These lessons avoid memorization and an