In virtually every way that can be measured, Gen Z's mental health is worse than that of previous generations. In this book Abigail Shrier argues that the problem isn't the kids, it's the mental health experts. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with child psychologists, parents, teachers, and young people, Shrier explores the ways the mental health industry has transformed the way we teach, treat, discipline, and even talk to our kids. She argues...

Publisher Annotation: Leo Fender is no stranger to catastrophe, whether it's the intergalactic war that took his mother's life or the ongoing fight for his own. He's seen his planet plundered, his ship attacked, his father kidnapped, and his brother go missing-and found himself stranded on a ship with a bunch of mercenary space pirates. Still, nothing could have prepared him for the moment he and the crew tried to save his father...and discovered...

Now updated with the latest developments in this field, this guide for parents of easily frustrated, chronically inflexible children lays out a practical approach to helping children at home and school, and shows parents how to handle their child's difficulties competently and with compassion.

Ruby Gillman is a shy and awkward 16-year-old high school student who lives in a small town on the coast. She dreams of being a normal teenager, but she's always felt different from everyone else. One day, Ruby discovers that she's actually a descendant of the legendary Kraken queens, a race of sea creatures sworn to protect the oceans from evil. Ruby must now embrace her powers and destiny, and use them to save the world from a new threat: a group...

In a world where fire, water, earth, and air people live together, Ember, a fiery young woman, and Wade, a water-logged guy, are complete opposites. But when their city is threatened by a mysterious force, they must work together to save it. Along the way, they learn to appreciate each other's differences and find that opposites can attract. Stars: Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie Del Carmen. Director: Peter Sohn. BUENA VISTA HOME VIDEO; 786936899726;...

Ravi spends summer vacation with his cousins sharing in all their favorite activities, including eating ice cream.

'The Little Mermaid'' is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton's daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives...

At seventeen, Barbara's daughter Jennifer is in a horrific car accident and sustains a traumatic brain injury that sends her into a two-week coma. Once she awakens, a unique disability presents itself: Jenn lacks any traditional method of communication. Unable to speak or function on her own, Jenn must relearn basic life skills in a rehabilitation facility while Barbara and her family struggle to piece together their lives, now forever changed. When...

"Anne Berest's The Postcard is among the most acclaimed and beloved French novels of recent years. Luminous and gripping to the very last page, it is an enthralling investigation into family secrets, a poignant tale of mothers and daughters, and a vivid portrait of twentieth-century Parisian intellectual and artistic life. January, 2003. Together with the usual holiday cards, an anonymous postcard is delivered to the Berest family home. On the front,...

A Family Drama... A Horse Whisperer... A Special Mission... Set in the rolling foothills of the Rockies, the eighth season of Heartland continues to follow life on the ranch as Amy Fleming (Amber Marshall), her older sister Lou (Michelle Morgan) and their grandfather Jack (Shaun Johnston) deal with the challenges of running the ranch that has been in their family for six generations Season 8 begins with Amy arriving back from the...