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Filled with anecdotes and portraits of unique characters from the era, this fascinating audiobook by an award-winning author looks at the rise and fall of the disastrous social experiment known as Prohibition. It began with the best of intentions. Worried about the effects of alcohol on American...

Feeling like you're cruising through the teen years without a roadmap? It's time to switch gears and soar with this ultimate guide. From mastering money to nailing career choices and building rock-solid friendships, this book is your ticket to leveling up—starting right now!

Add an extra dose of optimism to your day in this short devotional-style read for young women that features a Christian perspective about the challenges you face. Tackle tough topics that are relevant in your life whether you're trying to tell that boy you like him or trying to figure out how to...

Has your teen just moved onto high school or getting ready for college and you're concerned they may not be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead? Ever wished there was a single resource that could help your teen tackle everything, from managing finances to building self-confidence? Here's why you can breathe easy. This comprehensive, jam-packed guide is specially curated to empower teens to navigate the winds of adolescence and emerge as confident, independent adults!

In an overwhelming and unpredictable world, it is common to feel lost and uncertain, but it does not have to be this way! Let us guide you through discovering and embracing your God-Given Confidence, empowering you to stand firm even during life's scariest moments. This audiobook includes a free downloadable document of the exercises in this book and bonus prayers from May We Pray For You? to encourage you along the way.

Are you ready to free your teen from the stress of college debt and open their eyes to endless opportunities? Grab this opportunity to give them the essential skills and tools they need right now Helping your teen find their direction early can make a BIG difference in their life ahead. But let's face it, the idea that success only comes from a pricey college degree can be pretty overwhelming.

What if you could uncover these guarded insights and provide your teen with the keys to financial success before they even reach adulthood? Becoming wealthy isn't about overnight success or endless work hours—it's about making your money work hard so you don't have to. Consider this: your energy and time are limited, so to maximize your earnings, let your money do the heavy lifting.

Elite athletes regularly face fear, injury, packed schedules, exhaustion, distractions, and team discord. WORKING IN: The Elite Athlete's Guide to Working Out from the Inside provides an alternative to career-compromising supplements, steroids, and drugs. These yoga techniques, honed over millennia, enable athletes to sustain champion performance by using the most natural and cost-effective means. WORKING IN presents the true stories of six athletes and the yoga techniques that helped them overcome their problems.

Do you feel like adulthood came with no instruction manual? Wondering if you're the only one struggling to balance work, relationships, and personal goals? Adulthood, or "adulting," can be overwhelming and confusing at times. It's a period of life where you are expected to have your act together and take on full responsibility for yourself. You will explore how to navigate this journey like a pro. From developing time management skills to building healthy relationships and finding your purpose, this guide has got you covered.

Join your teen girl on a beautiful journey and discover the magic of self-love! Are you concerned about the social pressures, emotional issues, and mental health challenges your teenage daughter faces today? Are you looking for ways to support her through school, friendships, body image concerns, and challenges with mean girls? If so, Inspire Her is the perfect resource! Packed with empowering exercises and actionable advice, this workbook will help your teen overcome these challenges.

Viola's strikingly original voice sings out the story of her family's journey from war-torn Sudan, to Cairo, and finally to Portland, Maine. Here, in the sometimes too close embrace of the local Southern Sudanese Community, she dreams of South Sudan while she tries to navigate the strange world of America - a world where a girl can wear a short skirt, get a tattoo or even date a boy; a world that puts her into sharp conflict with her traditional mother who, like Viola, is struggling to braid together the strands of a displaced life.

The Magic Line is an uplifting and empowering audiobook that helps teens build healthy boundaries, self-respect, emotional awareness, and personal confidence in a supportive and relatable way. Through reflective exercises, encouraging guidance, and empowering “Magic Lines,” listeners learn how to recognize their feelings, trust their inner voice, and protect their energy while building healthier relationships with themselves and others.

What if everything you're looking for begins the moment you stop trying to be someone else? This empowering audiobook supports teens navigating identity, confidence, and the pressure to fit in during a time when outside voices can feel overwhelming.

The bestselling young adult non-fiction book on sexuality and gender! Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender. Queer. Intersex. Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who's ever dared to wonder. This book is for YOU. This...

What if you could change the way you think about challenges, setbacks, and success? With a growth mindset, you can, and it can change everything. Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, you are just not good enough? Maybe you failed a test, struggled with sports, or felt out of place with friends and thought, I am just not cut out for this. You are not alone. Many teens get stuck in a fixed mindset, believing their abilities are limited and effort will not matter. That can lead to stress, self doubt, and avoiding new challenges. But here is the good news.

Ever know exactly what you want to say… but freeze, overthink, or stay quiet? How to Speak Up: A Spiritual Guide to Honoring Your True Voice — For Teens! by Clara Joy is your guide to finding your voice, building confidence, and expressing yourself without fear or second-guessing.

Meet Jay and Kay. They’re twins, and like many teenagers their age, they’re dealing with stress and anxiety. One day, on their way to school, they have a nice conversation with their old family friend and youth soccer coach Mr. Erwin, who shows them a special garden he created in his backyard. The garden serves as both a place and a metaphor for Mr. Erwin to share a powerful paradigm and practical strategies to help the twins overcome their fear, stress, and anxiety.

This program is read by a full cast. Edited by The Bronx Is Reading founder Saraciea J. Fennell and featuring an all-star cast of Latinx contributors, Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed is a ground-breaking anthology that will spark dialogue and inspire hope In Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed...

A practical, encouraging guide to help teens (and parents) build confidence, learn from mistakes, and develop the growth mindset skills they need to thrive under pressure. Watching your teen shut down after a setback, crumble under criticism, or get stuck in “I’m not good at this” can be tough. This audiobook offers practical tools that help teens shift out of a fixed mindset, calm stress in the moment, and build the resilience they need to keep moving forward.

What if the life you’ve been waiting for… doesn’t require anyone else to begin? In Going Solo: A Guide to Enjoying Your Own Life, Ivy Sinclair invites you into a new kind of freedom—one where you stop waiting for company, approval, or perfect timing, and start showing up fully for your own life. This isn’t about being alone—it’s about being fully with yourself. Through relatable stories, practical exercises, and uplifting reflections, Going Solo helps you celebrate small wins, trust your choices, and discover that your own company can be your favorite place to be.