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Based on the premise that all young people should learn to make decisions, respect themselves, and resolve challenging problems, this book is a self-help guide for adolescents to develop positive thinking, high self-esteem, and personal power. Exercises guide readers through learning about their own feelings, dreams, and needs while stressing that they are responsible for their own behavior and happiness. Situational anecdotes used to enhance the discussion are age-appropriate and relevant to children. Writing and keeping a journal are encouraged, and group exercises make the book useful in...

A young girl explains how she and her diverse group of friends are all different from each other. In this first-person nonfiction narrative, vibrant photographs reinforce the idea of a community of students who respect each other and live in harmony. A picture-word glossary is included.

CADENA HUMANA, novísmo poemario del Nobel irlandés Seamus Heaney, es, sin duda, la culminación de su obra. Esto significa, simplemente, que haya alcanzado una meta trazada, deseada, soñada, avizorada, calculada o labrada con suma delicadeza y esfuerzo. Además de lo anterior, el autor ha conseguido ahora, en particular, demostrar una notable congruencia con lo que siempre ha pensado, sentido, dicho. Nunca se ha cansado de insistir en que la forma es tanto el ancla como el barco, es decir, debe lograr la perfecta armonía con lo expresado en el poema. En Cadena humana no hay una estructura ...

While the Great Depression was indisputably a difficult period in American history, it did lead to certain developments that we still benefit from today. One for the most significant examples of this is Social Security, which helps a whole generation of retired Americans. The book offers a concise description of the Great Depression, including analysis of its causes and its effects. Chapters focus on different aspects of the period, including culture, the arts, and science and technology. The dynamic design displays images of posters and experiences from the Depression era. This informative,...