Social Pressure

On a hot summer night in a midwestern town, a high school teenage prank goes horrifically awry. Alcohol, guns, and a dare. Within minutes, as events collide, innocents becomes victims - with tragic outcomes altering lives forever, a grisly and unfortunate scenario all too familiar from current real-life headlines. But victims can also become survivors, and as we come to know each character through his/her own distinctive voice and their interactions with one another, we see how, despite pain and guilt, they can reach out to one another, find a new equilibrium, and survive.

Are you an Angel, maybe a Demon, one is good and the other a heathen, for whatever reason don't get it confused, or you'll soon be used and abused, because sometimes they act the same, when you don't know them by name, but telling them apart can become a deadly game.

Become the Confident Communicator Everyone Listens To. (Perfect for teens navigating friendships, family, dating, and school life.) Struggling with awkward conversations, peer pressure, or expressing yourself under stress? Speak Up With Style in Every Situation is your ultimate phrasebook and toolkit for mastering real-world communication. ✅ Build Unshakable Confidence: Learn proven techniques to speak clearly, assert boundaries, and handle tough conversations with ease. ✅ Ready-to-Use Phrases for Every Scenario: From bullies to breakups, parents to peer pressure—know exactly what to ...

Kämpfen die Teenager in Ihrem Leben damit, ihre Emotionen inmitten des Drucks von Schule, Freunden und sozialen Medien unter Kontrolle zu halten? Sind Sie auf der Suche nach effektiven Hilfsmitteln, die ihnen helfen, ihre Ängste zu bewältigen und ihr Selbstwertgefühl zu stärken? Sind Ihnen die Komplexitäten des modernen Teenagerlebens manchmal zu viel?

Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. He's not the smartest kid, he's not the fastest kid, he's not the prettiest kid, but he might just be the funniest kid you've ever met. Max and his friends take a road trip to Adventure Park to dare each other to ride the Tower of Dying Deathly Doom. But it may be Duck who is the bravest one of all.

Nelson was a successful doctor, his best friend, Jesse, was an award-winning architectural engineer, and his brother, Alvin, ended up in jail. Nelson tells about his childhood of living in a single-parent home in a poor area with gangs and drugs. His grandparents taught him, Alvin, and Jesse valuable lessons on how to become successful, but Alvin always resisted learning.

Introducing "Unraveling the Tangles," a groundbreaking eBook that dives deep into the world of peer pressure and offers practical solutions to help you break free from the chains that hold you back in life. This comprehensive guide sheds light on the different aspects of peer pressure and teaches you how to develop personal boundaries, strengthen your resistance, and create a supportive environment aimed at fostering growth. "Unraveling the Tangles" begins with a compelling introduction to understanding peer pressure, followed by an examination of the various kinds affecting our daily lives...

Church Morgan is about to learn high school is the least of his worries. When his parents are murdered, fifteen-year-old Church Morgan finds himself yanked out of his homeschool life and thrust into boarding school. As if the culture shock of high school wasn't enough, General Weathersby—a less than trustworthy individual from his parents' past—delivers more shocking news. Church is a spy, only he never knew it. From the moment he could walk, his parents trained him to be a CIA agent, giving him the skills to infiltrate terrorist organizations. Now, General Weathersby has recruited ...

This is the unflinching memoir of a female African American advertising executive’s unprecedented and unlikely success, which began in the Mad Men era. It follows her journey from the projects of Motown-era Michigan to the skyscrapers of Madison Avenue and beyond.

Ever decided to do something that seemed like a good idea and, in the second before there's no turning back, think, "I musta been totally mental when I came up with this"? And then, "Oh, well, here goes". That's how angel-in-training Grace Lightbourne felt right before she asked the Big Kahuna if she could go straight to Earth on a mission as a guardian angel. The problem? She never was a great student, and now she won't even finish her last three years of school.

Mental toughness is the ability to stay positive and focused when things get tough. It’s the ability to keep going even when you don’t feel like it. This 2-in-1 audiobook compilation is packed with helpful advice and exercises to help you develop a strong sense of self-confidence and resilience. With this guide, you'll learn how to manage stress, stay positive in tough times, set healthy boundaries, and much more. You'll also find straightforward information on how your brain works, and how you can use this knowledge to better understand yourself and make better decisions.

Sage Sassafras’ life is cursed! No, really. Since birth, Sage has been plagued by the Contrarium Curse that’s set her at odds with classmate Priscilla Petty. Every time something goes right for Priscilla, it goes terribly, horribly wrong for Sage. And things always go well for Priscilla. Sage blames the curse for all her middle school misery - from losing a friend to failing gym to gaining a reputation as the girl whose daddy’s in trouble.

For years, Mari has been anxiously awaiting the day when she will receive her amplifier - a small device implanted behind the ear that gives someone limitless capabilities through verbal commands. But once she finally becomes "amplified" and begins mandatory training with the rest of her peers, she begins to see that her natural ability to resist and act for herself bring dangerous consequences as well as unwanted scrutiny from Governor Plenaris, the community's most revered official.

The Superhero Syndrome. There’s a lot to be said about this subject. Males of all ages love to be praised for our work and our efforts… for our contributions and sacrifices. We want to be honored, respected, admired, loved, and needed. Put respect on our name! Every male fantasizes about being a Superhero at some point in our lives. But sometimes along the way that dream can get lost. It can get buried under a mountain of disappointment, apparent failures, and discouragement. We can get overwhelmed, withdraw, and become outright disinterested and resentful.

It's Halloween: Candy-snatching time. For the past few years, twelve-year-old Jonas and his friends have competed to see how much candy they can snatch from unsuspecting trick-or-treaters. No one’s supposed to get hurt. So Jonas is taken by surprise when one of his smaller targets fights back against his candy-snatching attempt. He’s even more surprised when he starts to receive anonymous notes from someone who seems to know what happened that night.

Sadie and her friends should be preparing for end of the year finals but they are about to go on a mission to save one of their own. She was taken from school and they know just where to find her. Things are all going according to plan. But suddenly there's a new girl at school—with the same powers as Sadie—who claws her way into The Pack. But this girl is fiercly confident and soon wants to lead them her own way.

For teens dealing with group projects, sports teams, and social circles, learning how to work well with others can be life-changing. But without the right skills, teamwork often leads to frustration, missed goals, or endless group conflicts. This audiobook offers teens 151 exciting, easy-to-follow activities and games that transform any group into a team that supports, trusts, and succeeds together.

Previously published as Propelling Beyond Barriers: Evelyn Sharp, No Ordinary Girl by Glenda K Clare Small town girl, Evelyn Sharp — a real warrior — wowed the world with her incredible aviation skills. As a young girl, Evelyn was an energetic young girl who dreamed of becoming a pilot. After school, she trained for hours every day, even in the cold winter, and made many sacrifices to pursue her goals. This young woman went from being a kid growing up in Nebraska to the youngest licensed female pilot in America and the first air postal carrier. She pushed past cultural barriers and ...

Camila Crema le encantan los frijoles de lima, pero nunca se los come! Porqué? Porque no les gustan a los otros niños en su escuela. Y Camila Crema se preocupa mucho por lo que otros piensan de ella.

Lolli comes from the Land of Color and speaks directly to children, guiding them through stories that they themselves adventure on and feel a part of. Kids love the whimsical nature of following where Lolli takes them and learn things incidentally along the way. A fun and creative approach to mindfulness for children.