They call me Chief is a novel for the whole family to read; it is the story of Johnny a young Indian boy, who finds himself caught between two cultures, that of the red man and white, it is his story of dealing with new surroundings, and racial prejudice, the strong attachment he has to his horse and his dog, a vision quest he goes through to gain his own inner strength and Indian name. The development of his athletic ability and the Friendship he has with a young white girl. Chief is an exciting and thought filled story that both young and old will enjoy.
"It's not like I never thought about being mixed race. I guess it was just that, in Brooklyn, everyone was competing to be unique or surprising. By comparison, I was boring, seriously. Really boring." Culture shock knocks city girl Agnes "Nes" Murphy-Pujols off-kilter when she's transplanted mid–senior year from Brooklyn to a small Southern town after her mother's relationship with a coworker self-destructs. On top of the move, Nes is nursing a broken heart and severe homesickness, so her plan is simple: keep her head down, graduate and get out. Too bad that flies out the window on day one, when she opens her smart mouth and pits herself against the school's reigning belle and the principal. Her rebellious streak attracts the attention of local golden boy Doyle Rahn, who teaches Nes the ropes at Ebenezer. As her friendship with Doyle sizzles into something more, Nes discovers the town she's learning to like has an insidious undercurrent of racism. The color of her skin was never something she thought about in Brooklyn, but after a frightening traffic stop on an isolated road, Nes starts to see signs everywhere—including at her own high school where, she learns, they hold proms. Two of them. One black, one white. Nes and Doyle band together with a ragtag team of classmates to plan an alternate prom. But when a lit cross is left burning in Nes's yard, the alterna-prommers realize that bucking tradition comes at a price. Maybe, though, that makes taking a stand more important than anything.
If you were ever a victim of Beatlemania this book is for you! In the tradition of teenagers around the world, as a teenager the author had fantasized about meeting the Beatles. A strange thing happened to those teenage stories, though. They grew up and became a realistic story of one girl who did meet the Beatles. Tess Martin is an ordinary girl who is thrown into an extraordinary situation and tells her story so believably you quickly forget she and her experiences are fictional. Grounded in the reality of the 60's, the difficulties of fame, the discovery, uncertainty, and awakening sexuality of first love, her story incorporates Beatles history that makes it something that could have happened, characterizations of them that fans can believe, and a story line that will enchant, amuse, startle, and keep you up half the night needing to read just one more chapter.
Solve toddler challenges with eight key mindshifts that will help you parent with clarity, calmness, and self-control. In Why is My Child in Charge?, Claire Lerner shows how making critical mindshifts—seeing children’s behaviors through a new lens —empowers parents to solve their most vexing childrearing challenges. Using real life stories, Lerner unpacks the individualized process she guides parents through to settle common challenges, such as throwing tantrums in public, delaying bedtime for hours, refusing to participate in family mealtimes, and resisting potty training. Lerner then provides readers with a roadmap for how to recognize the root cause of their child’s behavior and how to create and implement an action plan tailored to the unique needs of each child and family. Why is My Child in Charge? is like having a child development specialist in your home. It shows how parents can develop proven, practical strategies that translate into adaptable, happy kids and calm, connected, in-control parents.
Searching for Mr. Right can lead you through a path of a whole lot of Mr. Wrongs! But, don't be discouraged! Sometimes those wrongs can help you get ready to receive the right one or at least make one hell of a good book! Letters from a Woman, from infancy was a blog that not only displayed the creative talent of author J. Lori Morgan but depicted short stories that entertained countless viewers worldwide! We are proud to offer this genuine portrayal of literary creativity to all readers of fiction in book form so that you may enjoy them forever! Relationship drama filled with Love & Hate, Commitment & Betrayal, Wisdom & Naivety, and Tragedy & Triumph this book has it all! Maybe you are looking for some encouragement. Or maybe its drama you are looking for. Whatever it is Letters from a Woman Who Loved the Wrong Man has it!
Meet Dean A. A. Poyadue. Dean is many things to many peoplea son, a husband, a college student, and an employee. He is also a man living with Down syndrome. Just Call Me Dean is his remarkable story, which he tells with a little help from his mom, Florene. Deans innocence and wisdom will capture your heart as he takes you on a journey through the key events of his life, from early childhood to the present. Discover how, with a can-do attitude and the help of his family, Dean has conquered lifes milestonescollege, employment, marriage, independence, and more. Full of inspiration of anyone whose life is touched by someone with special needs, Just Call Me Dean seeks to help professionals enhance their empathy and skills. Parents of special needs can broaden their expectations for their own children as they learn of Deans accomplishments. Finally, Deans story can help educate the general public about the millions of Americans living with disabilities. Dean challenges us to seek out lifes adventures. Are you up for the challenge?
Counseling Adolescents Competently is a comprehensive text for students and professionals compiling foundational and emerging skills in the counseling field. Authors Lee A. Underwood, Ph.D. and Frances L.L. Dailey, Ph.D. review extensive interventions ranging from assessment to diagnosis as well as fresh perspectives on working with this often challenging group. Employing clinical case scenarios and profiles that demonstrate key issues, this book helps the counselor-in-training to understand the relevant theories and research around adolescents to better engage in culturally relevant interventions and treatment planning. Key Features Unlike most literature related to behavioral health services for adolescents, this text is crafted specifically for the profession of counseling, yet is applicable for all behavioral health providers. Case scenarios address critical issues impacting today’s adolescents including their characteristics, technology issues, diagnoses and typologies, special needs, and interventions involving treatment planning. Themes that are commonly faced by teens, including trauma, grief, loss, emotional issues, sexual development, and peers are covered. A diverse range of adolescents from both urban and non-urban settings are examined. This book addresses a broad audience that includes students in behavioral health training, counseling, and school programs; the practicing provider; and administrative/clinical supervisors and educators.
