"Coming Out, Coming In: Nurturing the Well-Being and Inclusion of Gay Youth in Mainstream Society" describes the process of "coming in" to a welcoming and nurturing family, from both the teen's and the parents' perspective. Linda Goldman draws on her personal and professional experience as a school guidance counselor, child and adolescent therapist, parent, and a member of the national group PFLAG to build a common language and a new paradigm for understanding sexual orientation and gender identity as a part of mainstream culture. Through the information, exercises, anecdotes, and extensive bibliography of additional resources provided in the book, parents, school administrators & educators, community groups and counselors will find the tools needed to facilitate nurturing and safe environments for our LGBT youth.

“Silvana Clark, a motivational speaker, author, and mother of three, teams with her 17-year-old daughter Sondra Clark (an author in her own right with eight books to her credit) to give often humorous but always practical advice on surviving the ages nine to 12, when girls are testing new feelings, behaviors, and parents' patience. They share insights gleaned from interviews with 100 mother-daughter pairs to show what preteen girls think and need, how mothers can help their daughters avoid the minefields of these years, and how to keep a respectful and loving mother-daughter relationship intact. They give suggestions for mother-daughter activities and example scripts for discussing friendship, peer pressure, self-confidence, dating, music, money, and more.”–SciTech Book News
“[C]onfirms the confusion and possible unpleasantness tween girls and their moms face in these sometimes-trying years. Through surveys and interviews with some 100 mother-daughter pairs, the mother/daughter authors show: What preteen girls think and want; How mothers can successfully help their daughters navigate these years to avoid the potential minefields; and How they can successfully guide their daughters while keeping a respectful and loving relationship in tact.”–Library Media Connection
“Our job as parents is not to save our girls, but to teach them to save themselves. Self-esteem is not given, it's earned. Adolescents need skills to help them transition into healthy, confident women. 12 Going on 29 offers insights into the real life struggles girls face and teaches practical skills they will need to feel capable for a lifetime.”–Susan Fee Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder of Circle of F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
“Silvana's book will inspire mothers to enjoy their daughter's tween years. Her book gives practical ideas on how to develop a lasting and positive mother-daughter relationship through open communication and light-hearted fun. So grab your daughter, make some root beer floats and start doing some of the great activities suggested in 12 Going on 29.”–Dr. Keith Olson, Marriage and Family therapist author of the Gold Medallion book, Counseling Teenagers

Lana Staheli, Ph.D., life strategies and relationships coach and author has taken what she has learned from her clients in more than 30 years of practice and created a guide to living life at the 90%+ level. Dr. Staheli's ideas for personal transformation have launched a movement called Bounce. Bounce is a way of living that gives us the foundation for creating a life based on joy and meaning. It requires only thought and intention qualities we already possess. We all have Bounce; we use it after everyday hassles and inconveniences, and we can bounce and rebound after devastating events. During these difficult economic times people are asking, "Where should we invest?" We say, "The best investment you can make is in yourself." The beauty of Bounce is its simplicity anyone can Bounce! As Dr. Staheli says, "Change does not need to be difficult or gut-wrenching. Bounce is a simple and fun approach to life. It is based on the belief that by changing our thinking, focusing on creating joy and meaning, we can live in a process of ongoing transformation, becoming our best and inspiring others to be their best. We can change our mind, change our life, change the world!"

Newly organized with more comprehensive information, the 2nd edition of Rehabilitation Caseload Management provides valuable caseload information in one resourceful textbook. Designed for graduate students in pre-service training programs and rehabilitation professionals in both public and private rehabilitation environments who would like to refresh and/or learn principles of management for application to existing caseloads, this book has been developed to fill a void in academic courses and training seminars and workshops. It provides a solid foundation for teaching caseload management skills to complement students counseling and vocational training skills development.

Christmas is truly a magical time of the year. The smell of fresh pine fills the air, the taste of hot apple cider tantalizes our taste buds and sparkling lights brighten our homes. Yet despite these sensory sensations, it is the thing we cannot see or smell or taste or touch that affects us most deeply: the spirit of love and giving that is the true meaning of Christmas.
Now you can foster this holiday spirit with those you love, by sharing with them the first-ever Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas Treasury, a timeless collection of stories that celebrate the magic of the season. In this special volume, you'll find some of the most treasured gems from previous Chicken Soup books plus a wealth of new stories from real people who share with you their most cherished holiday moments – from the humorous to the hopeful, from the sentimental to the silly, from the memorable to the truly miraculous.
A sea captain is saved from certain death during a winter storm because of his daughter's practical gift; a young girl shows an aimless drifter the importance of being home for the holidays; Robert Fulghum muses about poinsettias and pageants; Dave Barry shares the humor in putting up the perfect tree; Joan Wester Anderson reveals how an unexpected blessing proves to a woman that she isn't alone; and one father's gift to his sick daughter not only heals her, but graces future generations with one of our most beloved holiday poems.
These stories and so many more will fill your heart with the profound joy that Christmas brings. Share this special holiday keepsake with those you love.

This latest helping of loving inspiration follows the millions of loyal readers of the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul series to the next stage of their lives, beyond adolescence and into young adulthood. Readers will love having this invaluable collection to guide, inspire, support and encourage them throughout their college experience. If readers are devotees of the series, they will recognize this book as an instant source of strength and comfort; if this book is their introduction to the series, they will come to treasure it quickly.
College is a time of excitement, exuberance and triumph, as well as one of anxiety, doubt and confusion. Readers will identify with the stories that express feelings they undoubtedly share as they stand at the brink of adulthood, sometimes ready to take the world by storm, other times wondering whether they will ever be ready. This book deals with the myriad issues of college life, from homesickness to partying to G.P.A.s and everything in between.
Whether freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors, this book is a must-read for all college students-as they'll be sure to agree. College graduates, too, will enjoy reminiscing about those unforgettable years as they read the stories in this collection. Chicken Soup for the College Soul is sure to be a hit with all readers.

"This book focuses on food safety in the beef industry in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. It outlines the experience of several countries with food safety problems such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy and asks whether there is a socially optimal approach to food safety, and whether consumers can rely on the industry to police itself. It looks at drivers for change in the industry, and examines the implications for competitiveness and world trade. Readership includes those in food science, agricultural and food economics, public health, and animal and veterinary sciences."

Can Americans continue to add more seafood to their diets without fear of illness or even death? Seafood-caused health problems are not widespread, but consumers are at risk from seafood-borne microbes and toxins - with consequences that can range from mild enteritis to fatal illness. At a time when legislators and consumer groups are seeking a sound regulatory approach, "Seafood Safety" presents a comprehensive set of practical recommendations for ensuring the safety of the seafood supply. This volume presents the first-ever overview of the field, covering seafood consumption patterns, where and how seafood contamination occurs, and the effectiveness of regulation. A wealth of technical information is presented on the sources of contamination - microbes, natural toxins, and chemical pollutants - and their effects on human health. The volume evaluates methods used for risk assessment and inspection sampling.

Written and organized to be accessible to a wide range of readers, "Improving America's Diet and Health" explores how Americans can be persuaded to adopt healthier eating habits. Moving well beyond the "pamphlet and public service announcement" approach to dietary change, this volume investigates current eating patterns in this country, consumers' beliefs and attitudes about food and nutrition, the theory and practice of promoting healthy behaviors, and needs for further research. The core of the volume consists of strategies and actions targeted to sectors of society-government, the private sector, the health professions, the education community-that have special responsibilities for encouraging and enabling consumers to eat better. These recommendations form the basis for three principal strategies necessary to further the implementation of dietary recommendations in the United States.