Lifestyle Change

In this moving, personal account, chef and activist Gaby Melian shares her journey with food and how creating a relationship with food -- however simple or complicated -- is a form of activism in its own right.

They say ignorance is bliss, but is it really? Just because you’re unaware of the impact something has doesn’t mean there isn’t one. My goal with this book isn’t to convince anyone to go plant-based or to push a specific agenda. Instead, I want to share the information that often goes unnoticed—the facts most people don’t know. By shedding light on these truths, I hope to empower you to make choices based on knowledge rather than ignorance.

Free yourself from persistent emotional turmoil with DBT skills designed for the teen looking to escape anxiety, angry outbursts, and unsatisfying relationships… Is anxiety, anger, or loneliness keeping you from happiness? Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions? Does achieving emotional well-being seem out of reach? Well, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is here for you--and with this book, you will use DBT skills designed specifically for teens!

Your mind is stronger than you believe. I never truly realized the power of positive thinking and really believing in myself, until I studied what actually goes into being motivated....

A finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award, Sue Macy’s Wheels of Change offers young listeners an ear-opening account of how, beginning in the late 19th century, the bicycle helped change the course of women’s history. Macy meticulously documents how women used the freedom of their newfound mobility to effect social change, even in the face of constant challenges.

One of the problems with the typical Western diet is an unhealthy abundance of carbohydrates. The keto diet, with its focus on fat and protein, helps our body take a break from carbs and fix its metabolism and brain biochemistry. However, the stereotypical keto diet mostly revolves around animal products such as bacon, butter, and full-fat dairy. But…what if you want to reap the benefits of the keto diet without being cruel to animals? Is this even possible? Fortunately, keto is not all about bacon!

In this book, I will introduce you to what you can't find anywhere else. With a simple, critical, and comprehensive approach, you will fully understand the great benefits you can have in terms of personal well-being and weight loss by gradually adopting a vegan diet....

Libérate de la inestabilidad emocional persistente con las habilidades TDC diseñadas para el adolescente que busca escapar de la ansiedad, los ataques de ira y las relaciones insatisfactorias… ¿La ansiedad, la ira o la soledad te impiden alcanzar la felicidad y la paz emocional? ¿Te sientes abrumado por tus emociones? ¿Conseguir el bienestar emocional te parece inalcanzable? Bueno, la terapia dialéctica conductual está aquí para ti--y con este libro aprenderás y utilizarás habilidades de TDC diseñadas específicamente para adolescentes!

There's a lot a girl needs to know as she grows up and makes her way in the world. Having a reference guide of practical how-to life skills and character traits can empower her to become a confident and capable woman. Coauthors Erica and Jonathan Catherman offer this collection of step-by-step instructions on 100 things girls need to succeed.

A month from now, you'll wish you had started today. Yes, a month is all it takes to see long-term results. And seriously-even YOU can lose that weight! Food and exercise fads come and go, mainly because they just aren't sustainable. After a few days, you're hungry, bored, or hungry AND bored...

If you are a young person struggling with your emotions, you do not want to be told that 'everyone feels like that' or that 'you will grow out of it'. You want to feel that your emotions are valid and that the person offering help truly understands how painful life can feel at times. With a strong emphasis on validation and compassion, Stuff That Sucks encourages you to accept your emotions rather than struggling against them.

Make this the last year that "losing weight" tops your list of New Year's Resolutions! Licensed nutritionist and dedicated myth-buster Monica Reinagel (aka the Nutrition Diva) tackles the 10 biggest weight loss myths that keep you from achieving your goals. Elaborate theories and complicated...

Girls Against Girls is a complete guide including information on how females can band together and quit breaking each other down, popular movie quotes, advice from female artists and athletes, a resource section of girl-power organizations.

Informative and accessible, The Book of Knowing is a friendly therapeutic guide for teens to understand and control their feelings. In 2015, clinical psychologist Gwendoline Smith began a Tumblr blog under the pseudonym Dr. Know. Her Gen Z-friendly approach to CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) resonated, and the idea for this book was born. With lively art, tangible advice, and immersive activities, this book is a handy guide for dealing with big feelings that provides humor, kindness, and manageable strategies for issues that can sometimes feel out of our control.

Learning how to be independent is hard, and you’ll certainly encounter problems along the way. But the key is to remember that you can solve these problems—and you can be one step ahead of the game by knowing what to expect and being prepared for the curveballs life throws at you—with the help of this easy-to-understand book!

She weighed 462 pounds. She lost 235. She took her life back. And now she’s helping you do the same. In Freedom After 400 Pounds, Barb R shares her raw, real, and relatable journey of massive weight loss — without gimmicks, shame, or starting over every Monday. This is not another diet plan. It’s a mindset shift. It’s a daily habit system. It’s a guide for women who are ready to change — even if they’re scared, stuck, or starting in their late 30s or 40s like Barb was.

Are you constantly bombarded by questions about what you plan on doing after high school? Does the idea of the future seem too scary to even think about…so you ignore it completely? If you’re always pushing the idea of planning your future away, you’re not alone. Planning out your future success can be as easy as A-B-C—if you know how to do it! Teenage Girl Power locks up all your insecurities, unlocks your full potential, and unleashes the successful woman you were born to be. With this guide, you can use the power of writing to turn your dreams into a reality.

"What constructs in your life must you unlearn to support inclusivity and respect for all?" This is a question that artist, actor, and activist Chella Man wrestles with in this powerful and honest essay. A story of coping and resilience, Chella journeys through his experiences as a deaf, transgender, genderqueer, Jewish person of color, and shows us that identity lies on a continuum - a beautiful, messy, and ever-evolving road of exploration.

Using a four-power framework of purpose, strength, innovation, and influence (PSII), you will learn how to juxtapose (or a stronger verb that maximizes the interactive element, e.g synergize) your personal and team-oriented leadership towards a dynamic success during periods of change. And coupled with leadership examples from today’s world, this book will put you, the leader, in a position of being in charge again.

Advice for settling into your life as a newly married couple. Practical tips for building up your marriage in the formative years. Includes examples from author's life.