Self Image

Paul DuPree is working at a soup kitchen in Harlem the summer his father dies, just trying to get by. But Elijah, the soup man, won't stop talking about the social contract and asking Paul questions about heavy-duty things. Paul has never thought about this stuff. He'd rather hang out with Keisha, an unwed teen mom whose basketball skills rival his own. Then Sly, a notorious Harlem big shot, shows up. Paul is both intrigued and intimidated by Sly and his conspiracy theories, and for once he starts contemplating how you really get ahead in life.

Mira has almost always had it all...until it all crashes and burns. She's hurt in a horrible car accident, and the only way the doctors can help is to try experimental prosthetics and chips that are implanted directly into her brain. It's a huge risk, but after months of testing and therapy Mira is back and better than ever. But soon her friends turn against her as their parents call her on unfair advantages and get her cut from lacrosse and the scholarships she was depending on for college.

In the real world, Bugz is a shy and self-conscious Indigenous teen who faces the stresses of teenage angst and life on the Rez. But in the virtual world, her alter ego is not just confident but dominant in a massively multiplayer video game universe.

Most high school sports teams have rivalries with other Schools. At Hamilton High, it’s a civil war: the football team versus the soccer team. And for her part, Lissa is sick of it. Her quarterback boyfriend, Randy, is always ditching her to go pick a fight or haze a freshman. And on three separate occasions Randy’s car has been egged while he and Lissa were inside, making out. She is done competing with a bunch of sweaty boys for her own boyfriend’s attention. Lissa decides to end the rivalry once and for all: She and the other players’ girlfriends go on a hookup strike.

Loud and rowdy girls, quiet and nerdy girls, girls who rock naturals, girls who wear weave, outspoken and opinionated girls, girls still finding their voice, queer girls, trans girls, and gender nonbinary young people who want to make the world better: Feminist AF uses the insights of feminism to address issues relevant to today’s young womxn.

This book shows you how to let your inner beauty shine through - things like the secrets of serenity, steps for staying cool under pressure, building your self-esteem, drawing security from loving others, setting goals, and feeling purposeful - and more.

Have you been missing out on getting what you want most in life because you lack confidence or are shy? Do you want to have the confidence to do anything you want and not care about what others think of you? Then keep reading….

Free yourself from persistent emotional turmoil with DBT skills designed for the teen looking to escape anxiety, angry outbursts, and unsatisfying relationships… Is anxiety, anger, or loneliness keeping you from happiness? Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions? Does achieving emotional well-being seem out of reach? Well, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is here for you--and with this book, you will use DBT skills designed specifically for teens!

Being a teen girl today is tough. From endless social pressures to body image struggles and the constant comparison game on social media, self-esteem can take a major hit. That’s why Self-Love Affirmations for Teen Girls is more than just a book—it’s a life-changing resource. Packed with daily positive affirmations and tools for building confidence, this self-love book for teen girls helps them discover their unique magic, grow their self-esteem, and take charge of their minds and lives.

When Drix was convicted of a crime - one he didn't commit - he thought his life was over. But opportunity came with the Second Chance Program, the governor's newest pet project to get delinquents off the streets, rehabilitated, and back into society. Drix knows this is his chance to get his life back on track, even if it means being paraded in front of reporters for a while. Elle knows she lives a life of privilege. As the governor's daughter, she can open doors with her name alone. When Drix and Elle meet, their connection is immediate, but so are their problems.

Girl, You’ve Got This: A Confidence-Boosting Guide for Young Women. Unlock the secret to standing tall, embracing your uniqueness, and stepping into your power—no matter what challenges come your way! Do you find yourself scrolling through social media, comparing your life to picture-perfect posts, only to feel discouraged? Are you trying to fit in while searching for who you indeed are? Have you ever felt alone, wishing for guidance and reassurance? You're not alone. Many young women face these same challenges—but here’s the truth: you can turn your struggles into strengths.

En su nueva y esperada novela, John Green, el aclamado y premiado autor de Bajo la misma estrella y Buscando a Alaska, nos cuenta la historia de Aza con una claridad desgarradora e inquebrantable. Una brillante historia sobre el amor, la resiliencia y el poder de la amistad para toda la vida.

Este es un libro que revela los secretos de un estilo de vida que nos hará sentir a gusto en todo momento. No sólo es un manual de buenas costumbres, sino que también es un espejo en el que podemos proyectar lo mejor de nosotros mismos, reflexionar y modificar aquellas actitudes con las que nos sentimos insatisfechos, sin perder nunca el sentido del humor.

To be perfectly factual, it has been scientifically proven that visualization, or creative visualization, can have a huge impact in ones life, and can strongly assist folks in making there dreams a reality. With that being said, within this short audiobook you will learn proven methods that have helped others just like you to create the lives of their dreams and live a fulfilling life of accomplishment and happiness.

A self-healer`s guide to solution-focused self-management: emotional regulation, and cognitive restructuring to manage triggers during self-parenting following a trigger. When you are triggered, you become the parent you need to; hear you, see you, acknowledge you, soothe you, and provide solutions for your challenges that accompany the trigger. Here is the tool you have been waiting for. It contains guidance to assess a trigger, root cause analysis, how to match trigger with unmet need, how to create goals and solutions to meet unmet needs and minimise the recurrence of triggers, or impact...

On the night Malcolm and Maud Angel are murdered, Tandy Angel knows just three things: she was the last person to see her parents alive; the police have no suspects besides Tandy and her three siblings; she can't trust anyone - maybe not even herself.

Introducing the Positive Affirmations Journal for Black Teen Boys: 3 Simple Steps to Effectively Use Affirmations to Improve Your Self-Esteem, Motivation, and Confidence, a groundbreaking tool designed to help young men build their self-esteem, inspiration, and confidence. The affirmations are not only inspiring and empowering but also a reminder of the unique qualities and strengths that black boys possess. This book is a valuable resource that can be used by parents, teachers, and counselors to encourage and uplift young black boys.

When it comes to family, Annie is in the losers bracket. While her foster parents are great (mostly), her birth family would not have been her first pick. And no matter how many times Annie tries to write them out of her life, she always gets sucked back into their drama. Love is like that. But when a family argument breaks out at Annie’s swim meet and her nephew goes missing, Annie might be the only one who can get him back. With help from her friends, her foster brother, and her social service worker, Annie puts the pieces of the puzzle together, determined to find her nephew.

Viveca North has always done her best to be perfect. She runs three miles every morning before arriving early to school where she volunteers as a peer tutor. After school, she prioritizes studying. On weekend mornings, she reads classic literature and the newspaper—a habit she developed to help prep for the SATs and then never dropped. Her classmates consider her a bit of a know it all. So it’s no surprise doesn’t have many friends, but she feels she’s earned her spot as valedictorian. Too bad Jamison Clifton is trying to take it from her. . .Jamison doesn’t need to try to be perfect.

I know what you're thinking. You're thinking this will be just one more story of the ignored, "big-boned" girl, who sheds her glasses and a few extra pounds and finally attracts the notice of the most popular guy in school. Except it isn't. Because I'm not unpopular. And I love the way I look - just as I am. Then someone puts my name in for Homecoming Court. The bigger surprise? People actually vote for me!