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A nurse at the Family Planning Clinic in Montgomery Alabama, Civil Townsend is passionate about putting choice into women's hands. She brings the option of birth control to their doorsteps, and with it the right to determine their own destinies. Or so she believes. When she is assigned to adminis...

Late nights, addictive technology and minds racing with exam stress and friendship worries: it's no wonder the teenage stereotype is tired eyes and sleeping through the weekend. Just like adults, teenagers are sleeping less now than ever before, yet sleep is crucial to our health and well-being. ...

e essential teenage guide to building resilience for challenging times, from award-winning well-being expert Nicola Morgan, author of the bestselling Blame My Brain and The Teenage Guide to Stress. Some events in life will always be out of our control, whether it's a global crisis or a traumatic ...

A collection of writing from extraordinary women, from Hollywood actresses to teenage activists, each telling the story of their personal relationship with feminism, this book explores what it means to be a woman from every point of view. Often funny, sometimes surprising, and always inspiring, t...

"If you have a teenage boy, there is a 50 percent chance that he's already sexually active, and a 33 percent chance that he's been solicited by an online predator in the past year. How prepared is he for the risks and realities of sex? With real-world stats and tips for both parents and their son...

'Get up or you'll miss the best part of the day!' 'You treat this place like a hotel.' 'Can you just put that phone down for one minute?!' After years of reliable performance, has something recently gone wrong with your parents? Do you find yourself stressed out, arguing about the most ridiculous...

This book contains chapters on: Labels - what does it mean to be gay, bi, trans or queer?; Coming out; First crushes, first kisses and first times; Dealing with bullies and homophobia; Learning to love your body; Sex ed for gay guys; Consent; Healing heartbreak; Finding your tribe.

Real answers to real problems! Advice on life's tough stuff from children's TV and radio presenter Katie Thistleton. Growing up is hard. This book makes it a little bit easier. Exploring the sometimes challenging issues everyone faces as part of growing up, Katie will answer questions from rea...