Central Skagit Library District

On the island of Habit lives a very big creature who does the exact same things in the exact same order every day, but when a small creature comes along who wants to do something different every day, the creature of habit must learn to adapt.

Some hearts beat only about 412 million times. Which might sound like a lot. But the truth is, it barely even gets you twelve years. Suzy Swanson has always known things that others don't. She can explain the sleep patterns of ants. She knows there are 150 million jellyfish stings on the planet every year. She knows that the average middle school kid contains about 20 billion of Shakespeare's atoms. But she can't understand how Franny Jackson's lifetime...

A holistic look at the underlying emotional, physical, and spiritual causes of anger cites the shortcomings of traditional anger-management techniques while explaining how to shift one's perspective to maintain a state of calm. When we fight the urge to blow up or melt down, we fight against our own nature. Sometimes a change in perspective is all that is needed to help keep from flying off the handle. Lieberman reveals how to see anger through a...

"This title explores the conflicts between friends and frenemies, offering helpful suggestions on how to successfully navigate the perils of teenage drama"--Google Books.

Ravi has just moved to the United States from India and has always been at the top of his class; Joe has lived in the same town his whole life and has learning problems--but when their lives intersect in the first week of fifth grade they are brought together by a common enemy (the biggest bully in their class) and the need to take control of their lives.

"Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before teaches you how to fortify and maintain your mental health, even in the most trying of times. Dr Julie Smith's expert advice and powerful coping techniques will help you stay resilient, whether you want to manage anxiety, deal with criticism, cope with depression, build self-confidence, find motivation, or learn to forgive yourself. Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before...

"Jen moves out to the country and has to put up with her mom and her mom's new boyfriend, as well as his kids. Suddenly part of a larger family in a new place, Jen isn't sure there is a place for her in this different world."--

Whether you're an athlete, an employee, a parent or a spouse, the author's approach helps you to gain mental control by replacing hardwired negativity with what he calls "neutral thinking," a nonjudgmental, nonreactive way of coolly assessing problems and analyzing crises, leading to clarity and calm in the critical moments before taking decisive action.

"At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, a young boy named Archie learns about community, genuine connection, and how not to lose hope"-- Archie's life--and the whole world--is turned upside down by Covid-19. Suddenly there are no more Friday night dinners out, no more going to school, no more hanging out with friends . . . no leaving the house at all. Even though he's inside with his family all day every day, Archie can't help but feel more alone...

What with his friend Bear's snoring and a "BANG! BANG! BANG!" noise from up in the tree, Rabbit knows that something must be done. When Rabbit goes up in the branches, perhaps Bear can show Rabbit how to see the world from a different perspective. Full color.