Cosmic Calendar: The Big Bang To Your Consciousness
"Overview of the origin of the universe...brain, body, genes, sex, consciousness and intelligence...Carlson makes readers comfortable with her probing tone...accurate and informative...good addition science collections, good choice teen readers." - Dodie Ownes, School Library Journal, goodreads.com
Addiction: The Brain Disease
"Addiction: The Brain Disease breaks down the stigma regarding the nature of addiction. The raw truth regarding the physical, social, emotional, and psychological aspects of addiction, as well as help and recovery, are presented medically and through personal stories. This book unlocks the door of hope to any suffering from the disease of addiction to substances and/or behaviors. Carlson covers every base from medical neuroscientific information to self-tests to solutions in recovery." - Jason DeFrancesco, Young Adult Editor, Yale-New Haven Medic
Are You Human or What?
"Humans tend to view themselves as separate from the rest of the species and life on Earth, instead of connected. However, humans have the ability to reprogram their thinking. Humanity will be responsible for its own next psychological evolutionary step by the choices it makes. The book...focuses on the brain as it relates to teen issues such as loneliness, aggression, and sex." - School Library Journal
"Carlson examines the new science of evolutionary psychology, explaining the psychology of early man as it relates to human action today. The objective is to show how we can evolve further into human creatures who actually take and give joy in our lives...Evolutionary aspects of the fear system, aggression and anger, evil, sex, lust and human bonding are discussed, as well as how aspects of each emotion might be changed to result in more humane behavior...The objective of the book, to make teens recognize the source of their emotions and that they can control and even change them, is admirable." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
TALK:
Teen Art of Communication
"Wonderfully
consistent quality reads for young adults."
-- Jim Cox, The Midwest Book Review
"Only something in education deeply affecting
relationships will begin to address the serious
problems with youth. They should be in revolt,
and are, but no one is listening who understands
why. Keep up your clarion call." -- R.E. Mark
Lee, Executive Director, Krishnamurti Foundation
of America
"TALK: Teen Art of Communication, is essential
for any reader, teen or adult. Close, powerful
relationships are based on communication. We
talk all the time, but our talk is a battle
of opinions, a fight to be right, not true communication.
This book covers how to talk to yourself, parents,
siblings, best friends, bosses, people you don't
like, the universe...readers learn what constitutes
actual communication: to discover; to think
together, really listen to ourselves and other
people." -- ForeWord Magazine
The
Human Apes
"A
stimulating and entertaining story." -- Publishers
Weekly
"The idea is fascinating." -- Library Journal
"Such issues as freedom versus control, the
nature of progress, mind versus body...ultimately
the definition of humanity makes this book of
interest to rational beings...unexpected poignancy
at the end." -- The New York Times Book Review
"Vastness of this solution to the human dilemma."
-- Kirkus Reviews
The
Mountain of Truth
"Anyone
who writes a teenage novel that deals...with
a search for Truth must have a great respect
for the young.... Mature literary style...should
speak hopefully to the secret restlessness in
many an adolescent thinker." --The New York
Times Book Review
"Gripping futuristic tale...working for a better
world through...psychic powers rather than technology...Suspense
is compelling." --The Booklist
"Drugs and sex, both heterosexual and homosexual,
are realistically treated...incorporates Eastern
philosophy and parapsychology." --School
Library Journal
"Slickly plotted science fiction." --Kirkus
Reviews
The
Teen Brain Book
"Carlson
has produced an excellent guide to the teen
years...appeals to the reader's intelligence."
-- ForeWord Magazine
"The
Teen Brain Book will help teenagers understand
why the teens are so tough and terrifying, why
their parents and other adult figures seem against
them. It also provides a look at the least understood
part of the human body, an examination of the
functions of the different parts of the brain,
the effects the brain has on our lives, and
ways to rewire one's own brain when it causes
pain and suffering. The Teen Brain Book also
serves as a compilation of the ideas of many
of the world's leading scientists on the brain
and human existence."
--Eric Fox, 18, Teen Editorial Director
Who
Said What? Philosophy Quotes for Teens
"Evocative,
thought-provoking compilation and very highly
recommended reading for teens and young adults."
--The Midwest Book Review
"With her introductory remarks and selected
quotes, Carlson invites the reader to meditate
on a subject and make a personal judgment as
to its meaning." --Voice of Youth Advocates
"A superb reference...could help student to
see the world though many sets of eyes. The
author encourages the reader to see the diversity
of philosophies and to use this to forms one's
own philosophy...a good addition to any junior
high or high school library." --Lorgnette
of Texas
"In a time of such world conflict...it is natural
to seek to understand the nature of other people...to
find common ground in the hope of ending misunderstanding...Who
Said What? has located the common threads of
Eastern and Western thought, old thought and
new, and compiled them into one work....This
book encourages those who live only in conformity
not to give in." --Eric Fox, 18, Teen Editorial
Director
In
and Out of Your Mind, Teen Science: Human Bites
"Heady stuff...Carson delves into the mysteries
of Earth and outer and inner space in an approachable
way...drawings are informational and humorous...quirky
cover of a teen dressed as a caveman, playing
guitar and crooning to the cosmos."--School
Library Journal
"Carlson explains the scientific viewpoint on
the origins of life, cosmology, genetics, intelligence,
bioethics, and the environment in terms that
teens...can understand...challenges her readers
with questions to make them think...how ordinary
people can help change things." --Voice
of Youth Advocates
"Dale Carlson has written over 50 books, and
she is deeply committed to opening up young
minds. This is quite a book--just the names
of the scientists and writers here will help...with
a reading program, and the psychological-scientific
wisdom of Carlson makes this a sophisticated
survey that's very easy to read."--The Book
Reader
What
Are You Doing with Your Life?
"Teens can learn for themselves about their
relationship to the...world and the meaning
and purpose of life. And by transforming the
violence in themselves, they can change the
world. The book serves as an excellent introductory
book...to Krishnamurti's teachings." -- Bodhi
Tree Book Review
"Presented clearly and evocatively, high school
readers who have cut their spiritual and philosophical
teeth on the Chicken Soup series will find this
book a richer and more complex stew." -- Voice
of Youth Advocates Book Review
Stop
the Pain: Teen Meditations
"Much
good advice is contained in these pages." -- School Library Journal
"Five
hundred years ago, Dale Carlson would have been
the village elder who, in the quietness and
wisdom of her life, would have helped you to
see beyond the veil of the known." -- R.E. Mark
Lee, Director Krishnamurti Foundation of America
Where's
Your Head: Psychology for Teenagers
"Practical
focus on psychological survival skills and covers
theories of human behavior, emotional development,
mental illness, and treatment." -- Publishers
Weekly
"A readable introduction to psychology for junior
and senior high school...conversation...humorous."
-- School Library Journal
"Thoughtful discussion of different theories
of mental and emotional development...common
teenage problems and their causes." -- The
Science Teacher, National Science Teachers
Assoc.
Girls
Are Equal Too: The Teenage Girl's How-To-Survive
Book
"Spirited,
chatty, polemical...a crash course in gender
discrimination from subordination to self-empowerment
today." -- Publishers Weekly
"An easy-to-read, clearly documented approach
to cultural sexism in our society...in the media,
in dating and marriage." -- School Library
Journal
"...Writes with intelligence, spunk, and wit."
-- The New York Times
"How girls grow up, what is expected (and not
expected) of them, how girls got where they
are, and what they can do about it." -- Booklist
The
Courage to Lead
"Complete
'how-to' manual for creating support groups...invaluable
supplement to formal treatments...Hannah Carlson
ably covers all aspects of forming and leading
group. Very highly recommended." -- The
Midwest Book Review
Stop
the Pain: Adult Meditations
"Carlson
demystifies meditation using the mirrors of
insight and science to reflect what is elusive
and beyond words." -- R.E. Mark Lee, Director,
Krishnamurti Publications America
Confessions
of a Brain-Impaired Writer
"Confessions
is an important read for any person with a learning
disability, or for anyone who...seeks to understand.
Dale Carlson captures with ferocity the dilemmas
experienced by people who have right hemisphere
learning disabilities...she exposes the most
intimate details of her life....Her gift with
words demonstrates how people with social disabilities
compensate for struggles with relationships."
-- Dr. Kathleen C. Laundry, Psy.D., M.S.W.,
Yale School of Medicine
"Worth twice the price of admission. An uplifting,
sassy, and entertaining read." -- The Book
Reader
Living
with Disabilities
"A
practical guide for general audiences...to learn
about disabilities in terms we can all understand.
A significant contribution to people with learning
disabilities and their families." -- Kathleen
C. Laundry, Psy.D., M.S.W. Yale School of Medicine
"Excellent introductory books about disabilities
and special needs." -- Lynn McCrystal, M.Ed.,
vice-president, The Kennedy Center
"These books are an important service. They
are informed, practical guides to feelings,
behavior patterns, medical facts, technology,
and resources for people who care about people
with disabilities." -- Richard Fucci, president,
National Spinal Cord Association
"Excellent, very informative." -- Alan R. Ecker,
M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor of Opthalmology,
Yale University
"It is what the mental health field needs."
- - Deborah H. Ward-O'Brien R.N., M.S.W., Chief
of Nursing, Department of Psychiatry, Yale University
Wildlife
Care for Birds and Mammals
"Informative
and to the point...ethical...wonderful illustrating...I
would recommend the series as a good introduction
to rehabilitation...well-organized, quick to
look through." -- Gail Buhl, wildlife biologist, National Wildlife Rehabilitation Quarterly
"These are responsible, instructional handbooks
for wildlife care in the immediate stabilization
of rescued wildlife, emergency first aid treatment,
appropriate food, habitat design, and basic
rehabilitation and release techniques." -- R.
Aller, DVM
"...wildlife care with appropriate food, habitat
design, and basic rehab techniques in an easy-to-use,
quick reference, 'how-to' style." -- Wildlife
Rehabilitation Today Magazine
"These books are for anyone who loves and cares
about wildlife. They provide basic techniques
in rescue, diet, and housing, resources, do's
and don't's about when to help, when not, and
how." -- Cathy Zamecnik, founder and director,
Little Feet Rehabilitation
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