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What do you do when a parent, a grandparent, your brother, cousins
and an uncle are doing drugs? You are also expected to do drugs,
right? Fifteen-year-old Savanna Peterson went beyond the
expectations of others and took a stand against drugs, even when
her older brother had parties while her mother was at work, the
cops were watching her house, and her dad spent most of her life in
prision for drug-related crimes. Drugs Make You Un-Smarter is
written by a high school student and her grandmother. The book
includes stories of people who have abused drugs and interviews
with actors and professionals. Learn facts about drugs and hear
about goal-oriented kids who, like Savanna, have made a choice to
remain drug-free.
A portion of this books proceeds are donated to Jr. Achievement Do
you suffer from the fear of public speaking? You are not alone. In
the book, Shaking Behind the Microphone: Overcoming the Fear of
Public Speaking, Jill Vanderwood shares her story of being
terrified to speak in public. She now speaks to groups and teaches
workshops without fear. You will read about others who struggle
with this common fear; those who had a choice to either learn
public speaking or risk losing their job. Learn tips from experts;
read about kids who learned public speaking at an early age, and
stories from performers who tell others how to perform without
fear. You will also acquire untraditional solutions for overcoming
fear and anxiety. Taking steps toward overcoming the fear of public
speaking will put you on the road to living a better life. "For
anyone who's ever suffered when speaking in front of a group,
Shaking Behind the Microphone is a must read. Turn speaking from a
terror to a joy." Barry Maher, professional speaker and author of
Filling the Glass: The Skeptic's Guide to Positive Thinking in
Business "If you suffer from the fear of public speaking, you will
find hope and encouragement in Shaking Behind the Microphone,
Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking." Dan Nainan, professional
comedian, performing for celebrities such as President Obama and
Donald Trump and author of The Best Book on How to Become a
Full-Time Stand-up Comedian Shaking Behind the Microphone is a gift
to every scaredy-cat speaker on the planet. Jill Vanderwood will
hit a nerve with this book. Actually, it will calm the nerves of
those who need it most Jan Fox, Emmy Award winning news anchor,
founder of Fox Talks and author of Get Yourself on TV and What to
Do When You Get There
These days, there's a lot of talk about living green, but does
anyone actually do it? In What's It Like, Living Green? Kids
Teaching Kids, by the Way They Live, you'll learn how other kids
live green, along with tips as simple as putting on a sweater
rather than turning up the heat. You'll see how kids like you can
make a difference. Read about a teenage girl who learned to drive
with a car fueled by used cooking grease. Learn about a boy who
raised funds to build his first well to provide clean water for a
whole village when he was only seven years old. You will learn
simple ways to help the environment, help others, and even earn
some money. For Ages 9 and up--Printed on 30% Post Consumer Paper
The dogcatcher returns for Grandma Emma's dog Domino, or is it the
rug he's after? Grandma and ten-year-old Alyssa follow Domino
through the rug, back to Wishville where all wishes are granted.
Domino outsmarts the dogcatcher, and makes sure things don't turn
out well for a bank robber with a bag full of money. Alyssa falls
into the nest of a strange bird, and Grandma's most embarrassing
moment is broadcast on national television. Rub your return token
and come to Wishville for more fun adventures and magical mishaps.
Follow That Dog is a winning recipe for fun.
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