Category Archives: YA Non-fiction

Rosenthal – Not with my life I don’t

364.1522 R

Author Rosenthal, Howard

Title Not with my life I don’t : preventing your suicide and that of others

Publisher Muncie, Ind. : Accelerated Development, c1988.

Description vi, 226 pages ; 23 cm

Bibliography pp. 223-224

Summary  Discusses the causes of suicide and how it may be prevented. Also examines suicidal behavior and how a person’s will may be used to save his own or another’s life.

Subject Suicide — United States — Juvenile literature.

Suicide –Prevention — United States — Juvenile literature.

Teenagers — Suicidal behavior — United States — Juvenile literature.

Self-help techniques — Juvenile literature.

Suicide.

Suicide –prevention and control

ISBN 0915202778 (pbk.) : $15.95

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Refuel; the complete New Testament for guys

CELC

YA 225.52 R

Title:     Refuel : the complete New Testament for guys.
Other title:     Bible. N.T. English. New Century. 2004.
Refuel
Complete New Testament for guys
New Testament for teen guys
Published:     [S.l.] : TransitBooks ; [Nashville, Tenn.] : Thomas Nelson Bibles, c2004.
Edition:     NCV, Holy Bible, New Century Version.
Description:     384 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes:     “Biblezines”.

Articles written by Kevin Johnson and Christopher Soderstrom

Subjects:     Bible. N.T. — Study and teaching (Secondary)
Christian life — Biblical teaching.
Young men — Conduct of life.
Teenage boys — Conduct of life.
Christian education of teenagers.
Additional author aaaaaa;    Thomas Nelson (Firm)
ISBN:     0718006763 (pbk.)

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Wilkinson – Secrets of the vine for teens

CELC

YA 248.83 W

Author:     Wilkinson, Bruce.
Title:         Secrets of the vine for teens / by Bruce Wilkinson with David Kopp.
Publication:    Sisters, Or. : Multnomah Publishers, c2003.
Description:    126 p. ; 17 cm.
Contents:     The harvest of your life — Grape expectations — The problem with dirt — Soap works — The kindest cut — Letting go of leaves — The connecting point — Living in the presence — The mission is mine!
Subjects:     Bible. N.T. John XV — Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Teenagers — Religious life.
Teenagers — Conduct of life.
Added Author:     Kopp, David, 1949-
ISBN:         1576739228

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Short – Sex, love, or infatuation

CELC

YA 646.77 S

Short

1978

Personal Author:
Short, Ray E.
Title:
Sex, love, or infatuation : how can I really know? / Ray E. Short.
Publication info:
Minneapolis : Augsburg Pub. House, c1978.
Physical description:
176 p. ; 18 cm.
Summary: Are you in love or just infatuated? Is sexual attraction all that’s holding your relationship together? Or have you found the kind of love that will last a lifetime? Dr. Ray Short provides clues that will help you decide these questions yourself.
“Perhaps the best written and most thoughtful discussion of the issues involved in a dating relationship.” — Christianity Today
Subject term:
Love.
Subject term:
Sex.
Subject term:
Marriage.
ISBN:
0806616539 : $1.95

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Speck – Sex: it’s worth waiting for

CELC

YA 261.833’835 S

Speck

Speck, Greg.

Sex : it’s worth waiting for / by Greg Speck.

Chicago : Moody Press, 1989, 2007

Descript

250 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Summary

Sex: It’s Worth Waiting For will answer some of your honest questions like, “How far can we go before we’ve gone too far'” and “If we love each other, why should we wait'”Making right choices today will give you the good sex you desire later. Whether you’re tempted by the thrill or longing for love, don’t be fooled–God desires so much more for you.

Subject

Sex instruction for youth — Religious aspects — Christianity.Sex — Religious aspects — Christianity.Sexual ethics.Christian life.

ISBN

0802477046, 9780802477040 (pbk.)

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Short – Sex, dating, and love

CELC

YA646.77 S

Short

Personal Author:
Short, Ray E.
Title:
Sex, dating, and love : the questions most often asked / Ray E. Short.
Publication info:
Minneapolis : Augsburg Pub. House, c1984, n.d., but revised edition.
Physical description:
223 p.
Subject term:
Dating (Social customs)
Subject term:
Love.
Subject term:
Sex.
ISBN:
0806627085 (pbk.)

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Russo – What’s the deal with Wicca?

CELC

YA 261.2994 R

Russo

2005

Personal Author:
Russo, Steve, 1953-
Title:
What’s the deal with Wicca? : a deeper look into the dark side of today’s witchcraft / Steve Russo.
Publication info:
Minneapolis, Minn. : Bethany House Publishers, c2005.
Physical description:
191 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Contents:
Meet the new initiates — Why Wicca? — Wicca goes mainstream — The allure of personal power — The girl-friendly religion — Siding with the environment — A sense of belonging — Build your own religion — God, where are you? — Whose word you gonna trust? — When a friend is in Wicca — Conclusion: which spiritual path?
Summary:
“Russo lays bare the spiritual roots and exposes the deception of Wicca. He also demonstrates that Christianity is the only way to address the needs in the lives of teenagers”–Provided by publisher.
Subject term:
Cult
Subject term:
Occultism–Religious aspects–Christianity.
Subject term:
Witchcraft.
Subject term:
Apologetics.
Subject term:
Teenagers–Religious life.
ISBN:
0764201360 (pbk.)

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Paulson – Secrets of life every teen needs to know

CELC

YA 248.83 P

Paulson

1990

Local Dewey call num:
301.431 P332
Personal Author:
Paulson, Terry L.
Title:
Secrets of life every teen needs to know / by Terry L. Paulson and Sean D. Paulson.
Edition:
1st ed.
Publication info:
San Juan Capistrano, Calif. : Joy Pub., c1990.
Physical description:
157 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Summary:
This positive, direct guide can help young adults in relationships, decision making, and addressing problems.  Methods include humor, developing a positive attitude and a sense of humor, preparation and study, working at relationships work, dealing with drugs and alcohol,  knowing God, and respecting the environment.  Occasional humorous black-and-white drawings help illustrate points. Well-chosen, appropriate quotes range from the Bible to Vince Lombardi, from Ralph Nader to Bill Cosby.  References to God are made sparingly and are not overbearing. The sexual relationships chapter is particularly good at offering facts without lecturing. Teens choosing sexual activity are strongly encouraged to use birth control to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Hotlines for  V. D., HIV, and AIDS are included.
Subject term:
Teenagers–Conduct of life.
Subject term:
Teenagers–Religious life.
Added author:
Paulson, Sean D.

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O’Connor – You’re grounded for life

CELC

YA 248.83 O

O’Connor

O’Connor, Joey, 1964-

Title You’re grounded for life! : and 49 other crazy things that parents say / Joey O’Connor    

Imprint Grand Rapids, Mich. : F.H. Revell, c1995


Phys. Description 192 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subject Parent and child – Religious aspects—YA literature
  Conduct of life
  Child rearing– Religious aspects—YA literature
Alt Title You are grounded for life!
ISBN 0800755499

 

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Nadasdy – Tough days and talks with God

CELC

YA 242.832 N

Nadasdy

1989

Author: Nadasdy, Dean, 1947-

Title: Tough days and talks with God : prayers for young teen boys

Publisher: Minneapolis : Augsburg Pub. House c1989

Format: 112 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.

Summary: Prayers focus on personal concerns, family members, friends, important events, holidays and celebrations, Biblical characters, and the future.

Subjects: Teenage boys — Prayers and devotions

Subjects: Prayers—Young Adults

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