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Adolescent Brain Development
The papers in these proceedings of the September 2003 conference examine this key period in life and its associated behavioral and emotional problems. General paper topics include risk taking and novelty seeking, brain and cognitive development, the interrelationships between hormones and behavior, nicotine and alcohol use, sleep and arousal, and the regulation of behavior and emotion. The volume includes short papers on human and animal studies. Papers include their own references. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Sleep Disturbance in Children and Adolescents with Disorders of Development
This is a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the nature, causes, assessment and management of sleep disturbance in developmental disorders.
Biology of Depressive Disorders. Part B
This second of two parts compares and contrasts the biology of depression with other, clinically overlapping disorders such as alcoholism and eating disorders.
Theories of Democracy
Theories of Democracy builds on Robert Dahl's observation that there is no single theory of democracy; only theories. Beyond the broad commitment to rule by the majority, democracy involves a set of contentious debates concerning the proper function and scope of power, equality, freedom, justice, and interests. In this anthology, Ronald J. Terchek and Thomas C. Conte have brilliantly assembled the works of classical, modern, and contemporary commentators to illustrate the deep and diverse roots of the democratic ideal, as well as to provide materials for thinking about the way some contemporary theories build on different traditions of democratic theorizing. The arguments addressed in Theori...
Esio Trot (Colour Edition)
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot in glorious full colour! High up in a tall building lives Mr Hoppy all alone. Downstairs lives Mrs Silver. Mr Hoppy loves her. And Mrs Silver loves her tortoise, Alfie. Oh, if only Mr Hoppy could perform some great feat that would make him a hero in her eyes! Then one day his mind goes click and an amazing idea rushes into his head. With the help of a magical spell, some cabbage leaves and one hundred and forty tortoises, can shy Mr Hoppy win Mrs Silver's heart? And now you can listen to ESIO TROT ( with THE GIRAFFE AND THE PELLY AND ME) and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! And look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! and HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits.
Sex, Brains, and Video Games
How do we break through and truly reach our young adult patrons? It begins with understanding them. Librarians who work with teens need information and a big-picture perspective on adolescence that reflects the latest knowledge of cognate fields and the contemporary realities of young people's lives. In this greatly revised and updated edition of her popular guide Burek Pierce provides exactly that, selecting and synthesizing emerging information from multiple fields of research to effectively support librarians' work with teens. Far-reaching but pragmatic, this book discusses such important topics as identity and community, sex and sexualities, what experts can tell us about the adolescent ...
Awakening and SleepWake Cycle Across Development
Sleep and wakefulness undergo important changes with age. Awakening, a crucial event in the sleep-wake rhythm, is a transition implying complex physiological mechanisms. Its involvement in sleep disturbances is also well known. This collective volume is the first attempt to systematically approach awakening across development.A methodological section considers criteria to define awakening in a developmental perspective. Theoretical considerations on development of wakefulness and on its relation to consciousness are included and provide a vigorous impulse to go beyond present criteria and classifications. Age changes are the core of studies on development: a section of the book examines old ...
Biopsychosocial Regulatory Processes in the Development of Childhood Behavioral Problems
In this book, leading behavioral scientists describe advances in research on regulatory influences that govern the development of childhood behavior problems.
Powered by Me(r) for Educators Pre-K to 12
"This book is a resource educators will want to keep on their desktop. If you are considering implementing mindfulness into your classroom or wish to encourage self-awareness, this book is definitely the place to start. Although it is written for the educational setting, don't be surprised if the benefits extend beyond the school day." -Nancy Ashworth, special educator for thirty years "Powered By Me is a wonderful book for educators at all levels! Sherianna's gentle coaching voice shines through every page! She offers poignant stories and helpful exercises to support, encourage and empower her readers." -Sharon Hartley, retired principal An essential guidebook to mindful teaching methods th...
10 to 25
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Acclaimed developmental psychologist David Yeager reveals the new science of motivating young people ages ten through twenty-five in this groundbreaking book that is a must-read for managers, parents, educators, coaches, and mentors everywhere. “Required reading for anyone who aspires to be a wise influence on the young people they care about.” —Angela Duckworth “One of the most fascinating and important books of the past decade...It will change millions of lives.” —Carol Dweck “This engaging, data-driven book is filled with practical insights.” —Adam Grant Imagine a world in which Gen Xers, millennials, and boomers interact with young people in ways...
