The Book of Knowing by Gwendoline Smith (Dr Know)

$25.00 NZD

Category: Non Fiction

Written in an accessible and humorous style, this book teaches you to know what's going on in your mind and how to get your feelings under control. It'll help you adapt and feel better about your place in the world. Psychologist Gwendoline Smith uses her broad scientific knowledge and experience to expl ain in clear and simple language what's happening when you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and confused. ...Show more

The Book of Overthinking by Gwendoline Smith

$25.00 NZD

Category: Depression, Anxiety & Stress

Overthinking is also known as worrying or ruminating and it's a form of anxiety that many people suffer from. Psychologist and bestselling author Gwendoline Smith explains in clear and simple language the concepts of positive and negative overthinking, the truth about worry and how to deal with the 'tho ught viruses' that are holding you back. She helps you understand what's going on in your head, using humour, lots of examples and anecdotes, and she offers powerful strategies for addressing your issues. Based on cognitive behavioural theory, this book will help you in all the key areas of your life: from your personal life to relationships and work. ...Show more

Healing a Teens Grieving Heart: : 100 Practical Ideas for Families, Friends & Caregivers by Alan D Wolfelt PhD

$35.00 NZD

Category: Grief & Loss

Healing a Teen’s Grieving Heart is for adults who want practical, day-to-day “how-tos” for helping the grieving teens in their lives. Some of the ideas teach about teenagers’ unique mourning styles and needs. Other ideas suggest simple activities and tips for relating to and spending time with the griev ing teen. A compassionate resource for friends, parents, relatives, teachers, volunteers, and caregivers.    ...Show more

I Had a Black Dog by Matthew Johnstone

$25.00 NZD

Category: Depression, Anxiety & Stress

Ever since Winston Churchill popularised the phrase Black Dog to describe the bouts of depression he experienced for much of his life, it has become the shorthand for the disease that millions of people suffer from, often in shame and silence.Artist and writer Matthew Johnstone, a sufferer himself, has written and illustrated this moving and uplifting insight into what it is like to have a Black Dog as a companion. It shows that strength and support that can be found within and around us to tame it. Black Dog can be a terrible beast, but with the right steps can be brought to heel.There are many different breeds of Black Dog affecting millions of people from all walks of life. The Black Dog is an equal opportunity mongrel.Stunningly illustrated, totally inspiring, this book is a must-have for anyone who has ever had a Black Dog, or knows someone who has. ...Show more

Love, Creekwood: A Novella by Becky Albertalli

$16.00 NZD

Category: LBGTQ

A gorgeously romantic new novella set in the world of Becky Albertalli's bestselling and beloved Simonverse novels- Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, The Upside of Unrequited, and Leah on the Offbeat. IIt's been more than a year since Simon and Blue turned their anonymous online flirtation into an IRL relationship, and just a few months since Abby and Leah's unforgettable night at senior prom. Now the Creekwood High crew are first years at different colleges, navigating friendship and romance the way their story began - on email. ...Show more

Stars Like Us by Frances Chapman

$23.00 NZD

Category: LBGTQ

From the winner of the Ampersand Prize comes this smart, swoony LGBTQ YA novel about a teenage band on the way to the top - so long as they can hold it together.   Liliana's hitting all the wrong notes. She's a sixteen-year-old exchange student with a secret crush on Carter, her new band's smoking hot g uitarist - but she's also got a girlfriend back home.   So when she writes a song about him and it lands the band a record deal, she quickly realises she's in hot water.   Soon, Liliana will have to choose - between an alluring boy and the girl she left behind, between love and lust, and between the fame that beckons and staying true to the music that's in her heart.   With shades of hit TV series Nashville, the musical passion of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist and the band drama of Fleetwood Mac, this brilliant own-voices YA debut is perfect for music lovers everywhere.     ...Show more

Lab Partners by Mora Montgomery

$21.00 NZD

Category: LBGTQ | Series: A\Wattpad Novel Ser.

Sometimes you don't know who you love, until they love you . . .When Jordan Hughes arrives at Pinecrest High School, Elliot Goldman's graduating year suddenly gets a lot more interesting. Smart, good looking and charming, Jordan isn't exactly the kind of person Elliot's used to having as a lab partner. But when they start acing their assignments, life is suddenly about more than boring lectures, bad cafeteria nachos, or relentless bullying, and for the first time ever, Elliot can't wait to get to chemistry class. As they start spending more time together outside of school, Elliot realizes he's never met anyone quite like Jordan. And then everything changes one night when Jordan kisses him, making Elliot question everything about their relationship and about himself. The butterflies start to make sense--the trouble is, right now, nothing else does. Love was the last thing on Elliot's mind. But as he begins to figure out how he really feels about Jordan, he realizes that sometimes the last thing you are looking for is the one thing you need the most. ...Show more

Living With A Black Dog How to Take Care of Someone with Depression While Looking After Yourself by Matthew Johnstone

$25.00 NZD

Category: Depression, Anxiety & Stress

Millions of people will suffer from depression at some stage in their life. When the Black Dog comes to live with them, it also moves in with their loved ones - who may not have the tools to help support the sufferer while looking after their own wellbeing. 'Living With A Black Dog' is Matthew and Ainsl ey Johnstone's illustrated, must-have guide for the partners, family, friends and colleagues of depression sufferers. It includes practical advice about recognising the symptoms of depression in a loved one, living with a depressed person and helping them to tame their Black Dog. Matthew and Ainsley also provide tips on self-preservation for carers, so they don't come to adopt a Black Dog of their own. ...Show more

Smart But Scattered Teens: The "Executive Skills" Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential by Guare Richard

$25.00 NZD

$47.00 (46% off)

Category: School Guidance

Many tens of thousands of parents have used the bestselling Smart but Scattered to teach young kids vital skills for living up to their potential. Now Drs. Richard Guare and Peg Dawson apply their groundbreaking approach to the unique challenges of adolescence. Despite high intelligence, teens with exec utive skills deficits can be frustratingly disorganized, distractible, forgetful, and moody-leaving worried parents torn between micromanaging and throwing up their hands. This positive guide gives parents step-by-step strategies for promoting teens' independence by helping them get organized, stay focused, and control their impulses. Drs. Guare and Dawson-joined by Colin Guare, a young adult who has successfully faced these issues himself-present proven tools, vivid stories, and insightful tips for reducing parent-teen conflicts. ...Show more

When Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens by Beverly Cobain

$33.00 NZD

Category: Depression & Stress

For teens who feel unhappy, hopeless, or alone, this book is a light in the darkness. First published in 1998, it has become a classic; a book teens turn to, and teachers and counselors trust. It defines depression, describes the symptoms, and explains that depression is treatable. Personal stories from teens speak directly to readers feelings, concerns, and experiences. Teens learn how to take care of themselves and how treatment can help. The revised and updated edition includes the latest information on medication, nutrition, and health, current resources, and a Q&A with questions teens have asked the author over the years. ...Show more

From Worrier to Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Fears by Daniel B Peters

$35.00 NZD

Category: Depression & Stress

This book shows you how to overcome worry and fear using several easy-to-follow strategies. Read the book and learn the strategies yourself, or read along with a parent or other adult. From Worrier to Warrior will teach you how to create your very own "toolbox" of ways to combat fear and anxiety to carr y with you and conquer the Worry Monster at any time. With these tools, you will be able to overcome whatever challenges come your way! ...Show more

My Brother's Name Is Jessica by John Boyne

$21.00 NZD

Category: LBGTQ

Sam has known his sister Jessica all his life. Tonight is the first time they're going to meet. Sam Waver has always been a loner: bullied, struggling at school, with parents who have very little time for him. The one person he has always been able to rely on is his beloved older sibling - but when the y announce that they are transitioning, Sam's life is thrown upside down. He's convinced nothing will ever be the same again - but as Sam is about to discover, nothing is more constant than love. A moving and heartfelt portrait of one family's journey to acceptance, from a master storyteller. 'A story with so much heart that the pages practically pulse. Both funny and moving... this is a must-read for all ages' Irish Independent ...Show more