The Art of Growing Up

The Art of Growing Up
Author: John Marsden
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers Aus.
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2019-07-23
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1760787426

When I hear parents say 'I want my children to enjoy their childhood; there'll be time when they're older to learn about those things', I hear the voices of those who are scared of the vastness of the universe. These adults have a view of childhood as some kind of discrete interval, rather than just a few years from the continuum of life. How fortunate that the spirit, courage and curiosity of many young people remain largely undefeated by such adults. John Marsden has spent his adult life engaging with young minds - through both his award-winning, internationally bestselling young adult fiction and his work as one of Australia's most esteemed and experienced educators. As the founder and principal of two schools, John is at the coalface of education and a daily witness to the inevitable and yet still mysterious process of growing up. Now, in this astonishing, insightful and ambitious manifesto, John pulls together all he has learned from over forty years' experience working with and writing for young people. He shares his insights into everything - from the role of schools and the importance of education, to problem parents and problem children, and the conundrum of what it means to grow up and be 'happy' in the 21st century. From the award-winning and bestselling author of the Tomorrow series.

Reboot

Reboot
Author: Jerry Colonna
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2019-06-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0062749501

One of the start-up world’s most in-demand executive coaches—hailed as the “CEO Whisperer” (Gimlet Media)—reveals why radical self-inquiry is critical to professional success and healthy relationships in all realms of life. Jerry Colonna helps start-up CEOs make peace with their demons, the psychological habits and behavioral patterns that have helped them to succeed—molding them into highly accomplished individuals—yet have been detrimental to their relationships and ultimate well-being. Now, this venture capitalist turned executive coach shares his unusual yet highly effective blend of Buddhism, Jungian therapy, and entrepreneurial straight talk to help leaders overcome their own psychological traumas. Reboot is a journey of radical self-inquiry, helping you to reset your life by sorting through the emotional baggage that is holding you back professionally, and even more important, in your relationships. Jerry has taught CEOs and their top teams to realize their potential by using the raw material of their lives to find meaning, to build healthy interpersonal bonds, and to become more compassionate and bold leaders. In Reboot, he inspires everyone to hold themselves responsible for their choices and for the possibility of truly achieving their dreams. Work does not have to destroy us. Work can be the way in which we achieve our fullest self, Jerry firmly believes. What we need, sometimes, is a chance to reset our goals and to reconnect with our deepest selves and with each other. Reboot moves and empowers us to begin this journey.

The Art of Growing Up

The Art of Growing Up
Author: Véronique Vienne
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Adulthood
ISBN: 9780609607398

The author of "The Art of Doing Nothing" celebrates the journey into adulthood, reminding us how to feel young while appreciating the wisdom and confidence we acquire with time. 25 duotones.

What to Do Between Birth and Death

What to Do Between Birth and Death
Author: Charles Spezzano
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Total Pages: 189
Release: 1992
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780688103996

Essays discuss adulthood, parental relations, marriage, work, maturity, responsibility, and gaining control of one's life

Take Risks

Take Risks
Author: John Marsden
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers Aus.
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2021-09-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1760988766

Life is a thrilling adventure. Our children get only rare glimpses of the possibilities. To roam, to dare, to fail . . . these are the rights of children. John Marsden, the award-winning, bestselling author of the Tomorrow series, has spent his life educating kids and teenagers. He is passionate about the need to prepare them in all ways for the demands of adulthood. As the founder and principal of two schools - Candlebark and Alice Miller - John has put his theories to the test and seen the empowering results of his methods. Take Risks is the compelling memoir of a revered author and educator, and a forthright discussion on teaching, parenting and society as a whole.

Growing Up

Growing Up
Author: Russell Baker
Publisher: Rosetta Books
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2011-09-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0795317158

The Pulitzer Prize–winning memoir about coming of age in America between the world wars: “So warm, so likable and so disarmingly funny” (The New York Times). One of the New York Times’ “50 Best Memoirs of the Past 50 Years” Ranging from the backwoods of Virginia to a New Jersey commuter town to the city of Baltimore, this remarkable memoir recounts Russell Baker’s experience of growing up in pre–World War II America, before he went on to a celebrated career in journalism. With poignant, humorous tales of powerful love, awkward sex, and courage in the face of adversity, Baker reveals how he helped his mother and family through the Great Depression by delivering papers and hustling subscriptions to the Saturday Evening Post—a job which introduced him to bullies, mentors, and heroes who endured this national disaster with hard work and good cheer. Called “a treasure” by Anne Tyler and “a blessing” by Time magazine, this autobiography is a modern-day classic—“a wondrous book [with scenes] as funny and touching as Mark Twain’s” (Los Angeles Times Book Review). “In lovely, haunting prose, he has told a story that is deeply in the American grain.” —The Washington Post Book World “A terrific book.” —St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Growing Up Pedro: Candlewick Biographies

Growing Up Pedro: Candlewick Biographies
Author: Matt Tavares
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2017
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0763693103

"Before Pedro Martainez pitched the Red Sox to a World Series championship, before he was named to the All-Star team eight times, before he won the Cy Young Award three times, he was a kid from a place called Manoguayabo in the Dominican Republic. Pedro loved baseball more than anything, and his older brother Ramaon was the best pitcher he'd ever seen. He dreamed of the day he and his brother could play together in the major leagues. This is the story of how that dream came true"--Dust jacket flap.

Hands

Hands
Author: Lois Ehlert
Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books
Total Pages: 48
Release: 1997
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152051075

As the child in this story watches her parents build, sew, garden, and paint, she realizes she wants to create as well, and with a place to work, good materials, and plenty of encouragement, she makes her own beautiful things. By the author of Pie in the Sky.

Growing Up Great!

Growing Up Great!
Author: Scott Todnem
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2019-07-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1641524650

An inclusive, body-positive guide to puberty for boys ages 8 to 14—just in time for the new school year! Help any young boy progress from childhood to adulthood with a strong, confident appreciation of himself. This puberty book for boys offers essential guidance for helping boys get through the adolescent years happily and healthily—so they can focus on all the good stuff ahead. Cover the basics with a simple explanation of what puberty is and what boys can expect to happen in their bodies and brains during that time. All changes are discussed in terms of overall health and well-being, with a focus on hygiene, managing emotions, and maintaining safety and privacy. This boys' book on puberty includes: Easy definitions—Get a glossary of puberty terms with simple definitions that help boys understand their changing bodies. Coping mechanisms—Boys will learn how to deal with strong emotions by tapping into creativity, exercising, or practicing mindfulness. Topics relevant to teens today—Go beyond other puberty books with practical advice for handling challenges like social media, peer pressure, friendship, and more. Help your young boy confidently navigate adolescence with Growing Up Great.

Growing Up in Heaven

Growing Up in Heaven
Author: James Van Praagh
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2012
Genre: Parent and child
ISBN: 1846043026

Drawing on three decades of spirit communication, in 'Growing Up in Heaven' the author takes us on a powerful journey to the other side. He offers a detailed portrayal of a child's soul on its journey from this world to the next.