"A research-based exploration of queer behavior in different animal species is interspersed with personal anecdotes and interviews with scientists."-- We're taught the natural order means male-female pairs for each animal on Earth. In recent years study after study reveals substantial same-sex sexual behavior in animals. Schrefer examines the diversity of sexual behavior in the animal world. He argues that the diversity of sexualilty that links humans...

"Discover a powerful global tradition. Unlock your inner wisdom. And steer your destiny. For hundreds of years, people have turned to tarot to seek answers. This book helps young truth-seekers use these mysterious cards to navigate the trials and triumphs of their lives. Tarot readers-in-training can discover the origins, symbols, and uses of tarot, and find out how to practice readings for themselves and for others." --

"The term 'Apple' is a slur in Native communities across the country. It's for someone supposedly 'red on the outside, white on the inside.' Eric Gansworth is telling his story in Apple (Skin to the Core). The story of his family, of Onondaga among Tuscaroras, of Native folks everywhere. From the horrible legacy of the government boarding schools, to a boy watching his siblings leave and return and leave again, to a young man fighting to be an artist...

Documents the journey of a Honduran teen who braved hardship and peril to reunite with his mother after she was forced to leave him behind and seek migratory work in the United States.

Lesbian. Bisexual. Queer. Transgender. Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who's ever dared to wonder. This book is for YOU. There's a long-running joke that, after "coming out," a lesbian, gay guy, bisexual, or trans person should receive a membership card and instruction manual. THIS IS THAT INSTRUCTION MANUAL. You're welcome. Inside you'll find the answers to all the questions...

Teens deserve clear, accurate information about sex and consent. Real Talk About Sex and Consent is a complete guide for teen readers with essential information about setting boundaries, coercion, reciprocity, how the body and brain respond to trauma, and communication. With this comprehensive road map, teen readers will learn how to make sexual decisions that honor their sense of values and cultivate happy, healthy, and emotionally supportive relationships...

Halfway is no way to live. Quit holding back. Quit holding out. It's time to go all in and all out for God. The good news is this: If you don't hold out on God, God won't hold out on you. If you give everything you have to follow Jesus, you'll receive amazing spiritual rewards. But this reality also comes with a deeper truth: Nothing belongs to you. Not even you. In All In: Student Edition, Mark and Parker Batter son explore what going all in can...

Do you get upset easily, or struggle to manage difficult thoughts and feelings like sadness, anger, frustration, or worry? Many teens struggle to balance their emotions and manage stress. Awareness is a great first step, but you also need solid skills to successfully navigate your complex world, be your best, and reach your goals. In this friendly guide, psychologist Melanie McNally offers proven-effective tools to help you cultivate emotional intelligence-the...

Although graphic design is all around us, we rarely take time to notice and appreciate it. Advertisements, logos, websites, and more all rely on graphic design to create eye-catching content. This volume explores the skills artists need to produce aesthetically pleasing designs and the development of this field into the major industry it is today. Information is included for readers who are interested in pursuing graphic design as a career, and striking...

People think astronauts are always perfect, but Kelly believes that our mistakes and challenges can lead to greatness. Using ten life-changing moments, he shares advice for success. Most of us need to fly through choppy air full of turbulence to reach our desired destination. -- adapted from front flap