Practical Advice for Living in the Real World ​John Hawkins’s book 101 Things All Young Adults Should Know is filled with lessons that newly minted adults need in order to get the most out of life. Gleaned from a lifetime of trial, error, and writing it down, Hawkins provides advice everyone can benefit from in short, digestible chapters. Readers of this engagingly conversational and informative book will take away practical, achievable advice they can implement immediately. Hawkins provides anecdotes gleaned from his own life and from the lives of people he knows to counsel a young audience without patronizing them. Each of the 101 chapters is thoughtfully structured, and doses of humor lighten some of the heavier advice. Hawkins’ heartfelt but practical counsel will be useful not only to new adults but to their parents as well.

Author Linda Jackson's fun and insightful advice is available in this gift book, perfect for boys and girls from 12 to 16 years of age. The text is composed of the author's personal advice as well as quotes from famous sources. Chapter titles include Self, Parents and Family, Friends, Fun, Dating, and School. Each is filled with sensible reminders: Never compromise yourself or your convictions--no matter who is against you. Pick your battles. Whether it's me, Mom, Dad, a friend, or whoever--always have someone to talk to. "See into life--don't just look at it." --Anne Baxter "A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval." --Mark Twain Because the author herself is fresh from the high school experience, 101 Things Teens Should Know speaks to its young audience from a position of authority and in a language its readers will surely understand.

What advice and tips should every tween know? 101 Things Every Girl Should Know is the book every middle school aged girl needs! This collection of advice guides girls through some of the toughest and trickiest situations they'll face as well as helps them feel confident and happy in their own skin. Written in relatable language for tweens ages 8 to 12, 101 Things Every Girl Should Know features: An appealing magazine-style layout with vibrant colors and full-color photos 101 tips every tween needs to know, such as how to accept compliments, how to cook dinner, how to manage stress, why keeping a gratitude journal is important, how to overcome fear of reading aloud in class, how to write an authentic thank you note, and much more Inspirational callouts and messaging to encourage girls to take charge and be confident in all aspects of life Being a young woman be overwhelming. Having a trustworthy resource as a reference can relieve some of those pressures. 101 Things Every Girl Should Know is the perfect gift for tween and teen girls on Valentine’s Day, birthdays, holiday giving, or as a gift of encouragement.

Challenges young readers to master a list of one hundred and one trivia questions by detailing the answer to each question and then asking readers related--and often humorous--questions about them.

Jackson's fun and insightful advice is now available in this keepsake gift book, perfect for boys and girls from 12 to 16 years of age. The text is composed of the author's personal advice as well as quotes from famous sources. Chapter titles include Self, Parents and Family, Friends, Fun, Dating, and School. Each is filled with sensible reminders: Never compromise yourself or your convictions-no matter who is against you. Pick your battles. Whether it's me, Mom, Dad, a friend, or whoever-always have someone to talk to. See into life-don't just look at it. -Anne Baxter A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval. -Mark TwainBecause the author herself is fresh from the high school experience, You're on Your Own speaks to its young audience from a position of authority and in a language its readers will surely understand.

A guidebook to a wide variety of creative activities, games, and adventures.

Ever wished you could keep your kids away from the TV for an hour, let alone a full day? For anyone looking to make fun, lifelong memories with their family comes 101 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO BEFORE YOUR KIDS LEAVE HOME. Seasoned parents know that the days are long, but the time is short. It can be tough to come up with ways to make lasting memories, but now you don't have to! David Bordon and Tom Winters have collected 101 original ideas to inspire parents with kids of all ages to step out of their daily routine and spend precious time together as a family. From creative concepts such as opening a snow cone stand to service projects like volunteering in a soup kitchen, some suggestions are fun, some challenging, and others practical--but every page is jam-packed with advice designed to help parents prepare their children for life out in the world, while making sure that every moment counts.