NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An award-winning guide to the sometimes erratic and confusing behavior of teenage girls that explains what’s going on, prepares parents for what’s to come, and lets them know when it’s time to worry. Look for Under Pressure, the companion guide to coping with stress and anxiety among girls, available now. In this sane, highly engaging, and informed guide for parents of daughters, Dr. Damour draws on decades of experience and the latest research to reveal the seven distinct—and absolutely normal—developmental transitions that turn girls into grown-ups, including Parting with Childhood, Contending with Adult Authority, Entering the Romantic World, and Caring for Herself. Providing realistic scenarios and welcome advice on how to engage daughters in smart, constructive ways, Untangled gives parents a broad framework for understanding their daughters while addressing their most common questions, including • My thirteen-year-old rolls her eyes when I try to talk to her, and only does it more when I get angry with her about it. How should I respond? • Do I tell my teen daughter that I’m checking her phone? • My daughter suffers from test anxiety. What can I do to help her? • Where’s the line between healthy eating and having an eating disorder? • My teenage daughter wants to know why I’m against pot when it’s legal in some states. What should I say? • My daughter’s friend is cutting herself. Do I call the girl’s mother to let her know? Perhaps most important, Untangled helps mothers and fathers understand, connect, and grow with their daughters. When parents know what makes their daughter tick, they can embrace and enjoy the challenge of raising a healthy, happy young woman. BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARD WINNER “Finally, there’s some good news for puzzled parents of adolescent girls, and psychologist Lisa Damour is the bearer of that happy news. [Untangled] is the most down-to-earth, readable parenting book I’ve come across in a long time.”—The Washington Post “Anna Freud wrote in 1958, ‘There are few situations in life which are more difficult to cope with than an adolescent son or daughter during the attempt to liberate themselves.’ In the intervening decades, the transition doesn’t appear to have gotten any easier which makes Untangled such a welcome new resource.”—The Boston Globe

Leading clinical psychologist Lisa Damour identifies the seven key phases marking the journey from girlhood to womanhood, and offers practical advice for those raising teenage girls. We expect an enormous amount from our teenage girls in a world where they are bombarded with messages about how they should look, behave, succeed. Yet we also speak as though adolescence is a nightmare rollercoaster ride for both parent and child, to be endured rather than enjoyed. In Untangled, world authority and clinical psychologist Lisa Damour provides an accessible, detailed, comprehensive guide to parenting teenage girls. She believes there is a predictable blueprint for how girls grow; seven easily recognisable 'strands' of transition from childhood through adolescence and on to adulthood. Girls naturally develop at different rates, typically on more than one front, and the transition will be unique to every girl. Each chapter describes a phase, such as 'contending with adult authority' and 'entering the romantic world', with hints and tips for parents and daughters, and a 'when to worry' section. Damour writes sympathetically and clearly, providing a practical and helpful guide for any parent, and for teenage girls too.

Living inside the mysterious Gothel Mansion, Rapunzel, a girl with hair fifteen feet long, sets out on a quest to discover her real identity after meeting a boy named Fame through Facebook.

SummerEvers Sinclair is dangerous. One flash of that teasing smile, and I know he's going to ruin me. He makes my body shiver and my brain melt. He's also a huge mistake. Girls like me don't land guys like Evers. But every time he knocks on my door, I let him in. I thought we understood each other. I thought we were playing the same game. I was wrong. EversI've never had a problem mixing business with pleasure. Until Summer. I was supposed to keep an eye on her, not take her to bed. Once I had her where I wanted her, I couldn't let her go. I'm going to have to move heaven and Earth to win her back.And that's the easy part.With the Russian mob after us and her father dragging us to hell¿I don't just have to win her back, I have to keep her alive.

Space curves around you, time slows down, particles are waves, a cat is both alive and dead. What's going on? It all starts to make sense when we untangle the universe with this clear and enlightening book. Day-dreamers and deep-thinkers, these are the concepts that will send your mind wandering to new places with a deeper understanding of the natural world. Physics has always been a tricky subject for the general public. Millions are fascinated by the laws of the physical world, but there has been a lack of books written specifically for general readers. The Universe Untangled is for those who are curious; yet do not have an extensive mathematical background. It uses images, analogies and comprehensible language to cover popular topics of interest including the evolution of the universe, fundamental forces and particle interactions, the nature of space and time according to Special and General Relativity, the ideas of Quantum Mechanics and the quest for knowing the unknown. The Universe Untangled is a unique book because it is written by an author whose career has been built on making science accessible to all. She has contributed to the design and content production of educational games, professional development courses, and science workbooks. In essence, this is not a book written by a physicist for other physicists. It is written by an educator who cares only about sharing her passion for science with others.

Knitting and crocheting is supposed to be about relaxing and creating something beautiful. But somewhere along the way, many yarn lovers get frustrated. As their yarn stash and project queue builds up, so does their guilt. They find themselves bouncing from shiny new yarn to shiny new project, with piles of unfinished projects and yarn stuffed into every hidden corner of their home. In "Untangled: A step-by-step guide to joy and success for the modern yarn lover," Shelley helps you rediscover why you fell in love with yarn in the first place. You'll discover where you stand on the LoopsLove Success Path, and you'll clearly define the next step in your journey. A progressive series of 6 workbook-style chapters will help you clearly define your progress:1. Knit and Crochet Every Day: Making Time for What you Love; 2. Love Your Stash; 3. W.I.P. It! Getting Control of Works In Progress; 4. Love to Give: Bringing More Joy to the Gift-Making Process; 5. Love Sweaters: Tips and Tricks for Sweater-Making Success; and 6. Love Your Self: Self-Care for Knitters and Crocheters. Shelley is the CEO and Founder of Loops yarn store, LoopsLove.com, LoopsClub.com and Knit Stars. She developed this book after 14 years of helping thousands of fiber lovers - in her store and around the world - address their common struggles. "When I learned to knit at age 16, I felt so alone," Shelley says. "I wanted to express myself creatively and I was instantly addicted to yarn, but I didn't ever know what my next step should be. I wanted to learn all the things and I craved structure. This book is the culmination of everything I've learned since then. My mission is to help modern knitters and crocheters tap into their creative potential. I curate the most on-trend projects and amazing yarns, so they have the clarity they need to cast on with confidence. Our fun, approachable team of Loops Troopers gives them the super-supportive environment they need to success. And our ultra-positive, global communities connect them with yarn lovers just like them, so they feel a part of something bigger - a worldwide maker movement." Stop feeling guilty about your yarn stash and start feeling more creatively energized, organized, productive and fabulous. Walk out into the world in what you have made, and sparkle!

An examination of the Israeli regime, looking at its diverse aspects in order to explore its democratic nature - or otherwise.