Young Adult imprint: 620 books

Explanations to the inner workings of one of the least understood, but arguably most important, areas of business finance is offered to readers in this engaging volume: venture capital. Venture capitalists provide necessary investment to seed (or startup) companies, but the startup is only the beginning,...

Internships and volunteer positions offer young people a unique opportunity not only to test their interest in, and aptitude for, certain career paths but to also begin the process of career building in their desired fields. In a time of economic hardship and a tight job market, having the kind of...

Requiring high levels of athleticism and lots of hard work and practice, volleyball is an exciting sport. Aimed at both high school women’s volleyball players and young women who just happen to be curious about volleyball, this book introduces the terms, techniques, and tips they’ll need to become...

Juniper Sawfeather is choosing which college to attend after graduation from West Olympia High School next year. She wants to go to San Diego to be far away from her environmental activist parents. They expect her to think the way they do, but having to be constantly fighting causes makes it difficult...

A bittersweet story about family, friendship and the impact one life can have on others, no matter how young it is. Brooke was just killed in an accident, but a part of her is still here. Seeking answers, she sets out to retrace her life and soon meets others like herself, among them, Tyler....

Emma Qualyes survived the death of her parents and younger brother. She’s become a hermit living with her older brother, talented at a craft few young people do…quilting. Now her brother Ben, a world-famous epidemiologist, and his fellow doctor Wayne Meeks is leaving for a long trip and Emma’s...

Like other eating disorders, anorexia is especially common among teens and young adults. Anorexia is a serious disease that, in a small but significant percentage of patients, can end in death. However, it is also a condition that can be treated; meaningful recovery is a real possibility. This volume...

Lindsay Fleming of Tacoma, Washington, has married Jo of Carinna, a world set in a distant galaxy, and the couple is attempting to carve out a life for themselves on Jo's planet. However, nesting will have to wait. Frala, the leader of the Carinnian people, asks the two young ladies to investigate...

Shy Lindsay Fleming has just summoned up all her courage and come out. All she's ever wanted is to be accepted for herself, but though her best friend, Myra, is okay with her sexual orientation, many of her high school friends are not. Her parents don't understand at all, leaving Lindsay angry and...

In this sequel to Lindsay Versus the Marauders, Lindsay Fleming returns to her humdrum life on Earth, still reeling from falling in love with Jo, a young woman who hails from the distant planet of Carinna. Lindsay's life does not stay idle for too long, as Jo returns bearing bad tidings. It...

This insightful resource offers students who are interested in both advertising and computer technology an accessible yet comprehensive look into the emerging careers in this evolving industry. Readers are given insights into positions that never before existed, including what the job requires on...

Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among teens in the U.S. Young people who binge drink are more likely to experience academic and social problems, physical illnesses, risky sexual activity, car crashes, and accidental injuries. Alcohol poisoning, which can cause unconsciousness or...

When the environment suffers, so do humans and wildlife. Many green jobs require only high school or one or two years of post-high school studies. For other jobs, special training or four-year or postgraduate degrees are required. Some of the careers that are examined in this enlightening book include...

To be without a permanent home is markedly upsetting for any person’s wellbeing and development. This compassionate book balances personal anecdotes from real young people in troubled situations with valuable resources to help out anyone in such an unfortunate situation. Whether it’s a friend...