Best books for teenagers & young adults

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Richard M. Lerner, Laurence Steinberg

The study of and interest in adolescence in the field of psychology and related fields continues to grow, necessitating an expanded revision of this seminal work. This multidisciplinary handbook, edited by the premier scholars in the field, Richard Lerner and Laurence Steinberg, and with contributions from the leading researchers, reflects the latest empirical work and growth in the field.

Patrick Jones

A manual designed for staff at libraries who are trying to provide some level of quality YA service without the benefit of a YA professional. Not intended for experienced YA librarians.

Paris S Strom, Robert D. Strom

This unique text encourages young adults to reflect on their prospective longevity for setting goals and making decisions, become aware of the aspirations and concerns of other generations, and consider personal direction in relation to peer group norms. The sources for learning about mental health and relationships include a blend of academic research, insights from literature, student interviews with older and younger relatives, and personal observations. Stages of adulthood including early adulthood, middle adulthood, retirement age, and old age, are described showing how people can pursue individual growth and nurture the mental health of relatives throughout life. The main themes of younger and middle-aged adults include stress, parenting, peer socialization, family conflict, career readiness, domestic abuse, intergenerational relationships, and mental health. In addition, the educational needs of older adults focus on mental health, family caregiving, grandparenting, physical and social health, problems of younger generations, retirement, loneliness and social isolation, elder abuse, death, grief, and recovery. All chapters conclude with a section about Generational Perspectives Activities, assignments with agenda for class and family discussions, problem-solving scenarios, key concepts, and criteria for self-evaluation. This will be of interest to undergraduate and graduate college students enrolled in lifespan courses offered by family studies, educational psychology, human development, counselling, social work, gerontology, nursing, and business.

L. Kathleen Mahan, Jane Mitchell Rees

Abstract: This text focuses on the nutritional aspects of adolescents and attempts to provide nutrition, dietetics and nursing students with information concerning the characteristics and needs of this group. In addition to a theoretical discussion of nutritional issues in adolescence, this book also contains practical information about providing nutritional care and helping teenagers change their eating habits. Topics include: the physical and psychological characteristics of adolescent growth and development, adolescent life-style and eating behavior, eating disorders, nutrition and adolescent pregnancy, and nurition counseling.

Ruth Parmelee Rawlins, Sophronia R. Williams

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Tina Grant, Thomas Derdak

Provides detailed histories of many of the largest and most influential companies worldwide. Intended for reference use by students, business persons, librarians, historians, economists, investors, job candidates, and others who want to learn more about the historical development of the world's most important companies.

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A guide to programs currently available on video in the areas of movies/entertainment, general interest/education, sports/recreation, fine arts, health/science, business/industry, children/juvenile, how-to/instruction.