Kathy McCoy Knihy

Everything teenagers need to know about nutrition, health, fitness, emotions, and sexuality. Some teen issues are timeless: self-consciousness and uncertainty over rapidly changing bodies, tumultuous feelings, and dramatically changing lives. Many parents remember vividly their own youthful struggles. But today’s teens face challenges and possibilities that their parents never imagined: cyberbullying, pressure to sext, new attitudes about sexual orientation and gender, and medical advances that have changed teen lives. The Teenage Body Book provides a platform for teens (and their parents) to discuss dilemmas, doubts, and possibilities that face young people in the new century. Completely revised and updated for the first generation of teens to be born in the 21st century, The Teenage Body Book teaches teens how to: -Overcome body image worries and maintain a healthy weight -Make wise choices about drinking, smoking, and drugs -Deal with depression, anxiety, and stress -Avoid STDs, pregnancy and abusive relationships -Safeguard devices and reputations in cyberspace -Understand gender identity and sexual orientation

Kathy McCoy had three major fears: first, that she would grow up to become a suburban housewife with no power of her own; second, nuclear annihilation; third, that her father would kill her. One wasn't out of the question; her alcoholic, mentally ill father threatened his children's lives on a daily basis. Her dad called his explosive mood swings 'crocodiles, ' he feared they would devour him as they had his mother. He wasn't the only one. A memoir of horror and humor, The Crocodiles Will Arrive Later tells the story of growing up in mid-century suburban Los Angeles. It is a story of hope and learning how to let go of a painful past to create a very different future.

Monroeville, the county seat of Monroe County, has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1832, following the surrender of the Creek Nation. It became a significant political hub, attracting notable figures like George Wallace. Renowned as the childhood home of Harper Lee and Truman Capote, the town inspired Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" and many of Capote's works. Monroeville continues to draw visitors intrigued by its literary legacy and local anecdotes, including Gregory Peck's visit to meet the town's inspirations for beloved characters.

A meaningful and supportive guide to rebuilding family relationships and dealing with the pain of estrangement.