At this time in world history when the of the horrors of the holocaust are not only a fading memory but the reality of its very existence as a global atrocity is increasingly being denied, we need to be reminded of the what happens when a tyrant is unopposed. Trapped in Hitler s Hell is a powerful a[...]
In public debate, children's and young people's media cultures are often addressed through a binary perspective of hopes and fears. On the one hand, children's and young people's digital media competences are celebrated, while on the other hand we witness many concerns about changes in children's an[...]
Lena Dunham, acclaimed writer-director-star of HBO and Sky Atlantic's 'Girls' and the award-winning movie 'Tiny Furniture', displays her unique powers of observation, wisdom and humour in this exceptional collection of essays.[...]
Lena Dunham, acclaimed writer-director-star of HBO and Sky Atlantic's 'Girls' and the award-winning movie 'Tiny Furniture', displays her unique powers of observation, wisdom and humour in this exceptional collection of essays."e;If I could take what I've learned and make one menial job easier fo[...]
Meet Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers' young basketball prodigy and the heir apparent to the great Michael Jordan himself. Here, for the first time, is the whole story of this incredible athlete--how he became the great person and incredible gifted, driven player he is today. Follow Kobe's life from [...]
By turns uproarious and touching, the memoir of a young woman's search for an orgasm--and for the elusive connections between sex and loveTwenty-six-year-old Mara Altman wanted to know what all the screaming was about. She'd lost her virginity at seventeen; grown up in southern California with sexua[...]
The face of entertainment has changed radically over the last decade--and dangerously so. Stars like Britney, Paris, Lindsay, Amy Winehouse--and their media enablers--have altered what we consider "normal" behavior. According to addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky and business and entertainment exp[...]
Drawing on her research, knowledge, and clinical experience, internationally respected neurologist--and mother of two boys--Frances E. Jensen, MD, offers a revolutionary look at the adolescent brain, providing remarkable insights that translate into practical advice both for parents and teenagers.Dr[...]
For many years, scientists believed that the adolescent brain was essentially an adult one. Over the last decade, however, neurology and neuroscience have revealed that the teen years encompass vitally important stages of brain development.Interweaving clear summary and analysis of research data wit[...]
Grounded firmly in real-world practice, Forensic Accounting provides the most comprehensive view of fraud investigation on the market. Where other books focus almost entirely on auditing and financial reporting, Hopwood includes a vast range of civil and criminal accounting fraud and related activit[...]
This biography tells the story of Neil Young's life and career: from his childhood in Canada to the founding of folk-rock pioneers Buffalo Springfield; the success of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; to the Geffen years; and his unprecedented 1990s "comeback".[...]
T S makes sense of his chaotic family life by drawing beautiful, meticulous maps kept in innumerable colour-coded notebooks. He is brilliant, and the Smithsonian Institution agrees, though when they award him a major scientific prize they don't suspect for a moment that he is twelve years old.[...]
From the author of the international bestseller "Zlata s Diary" comes a haunting testament to how war s brutality affects the lives of young peopleZlata Filipovic s diary of her harrowing war experiences in the Balkans, published in 1993, made her a globally recognized spokesperson for children affe[...]
The first comprehensive guide to helping teens with autism--from the acclaimed authors of Overcoming Autism
With an estimated half a million Americans under twenty-six on the autism spectrum, this book offers the reassurance, solace, and practical solutions that so many people are searching for[...]
The #1 New York Timesbestseller freshly adapted for the next generation, now with brand new content including an author Q&A and never-before-seen photographs
Inspiration for the PBS American Experience Documentary 'The Boys of '36'
For readers ofUnbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depre[...]
Why do certain people commit acts of crime? Why does crime happen in certain places? Presenting an ambitious new study designed to test a pioneering new theory of the causes of crime, Breaking Rules: The Social and Situational Dynamics of Young People's Urban Crime demonstrates that these questions [...]
Why do certain people commit acts of crime? Why does crime happen in certain places? Presenting an ambitious new study designed to test a pioneering new theory of the causes of crime, Breaking Rules: The Social and Situational Dynamics of Young People's Urban Crime demonstrates that these questions [...]
Author is highly experienced Cambridge ESOL examiner and has a thorough knowledge of the YLE tests. For use with any primary course. Complimentary Audio CD in both Student and Teacher's Packs. Teacher's book includes Teaching tips, Tips for the test and Revision tips.[...]
Two sets, each containing four full-colour Starters or Movers practice tests to provide 7-12 year-olds with authentic practice for the Cambridge ESOL Young Learners English (YLE) Tests. These new editions are updated for the revised exams (January 2007).[...]
The field of vascular anomalies has grown rapidly in last 25 years. Molecular genetics has led to discovery of genes that cause vascular anomalies. Interventional radiology has become a major contributor to accurate diagnosis and management of previously untreatable disorders. New pharmacologic ther[...]
James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man: A Casebook offers a comprehensive introduction to a landmark in modern fiction. The essays collected here will help first-time readers, teachers, and advanced scholars gain new insight into Joyce's semi-autobiographical story of an Irish boy's s[...]
During his second semester at college, Kurt Snyder became convinced that he was about to discover a fabulously important mathematical principle, spending hours lost in daydreams about numbers and symbols. In time, his thoughts took a darker turn, and he became preoccupied with the idea that cars wer[...]
Why do certain people commit acts of crime? Why does crime happen in certain places? Presenting an ambitious new study designed to test a pioneering new theory of the causes of crime, Breaking Rules: The Social and Situational Dynamics of Young People's Urban Crime demonstrates that these questions [...]