Jane Mersky Leder's Books

Dead Serious

Breaking the Cycle of Teen Suicide

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Dead Serious

Breaking the Cycle of Teen Suicide

By: Jane Mersky Leder

My brother took his own life on his thirtieth birthday. My life has never been the same. Thirty plus years after publishing the first edition of Dead Serious, this second completely revised and updated edition covers new ground: bullying, social media, LGBTQ teens, suicide prevention programs, and more. Scores of teens share their stories that are often filled with hurt, disappointment, shame—yet often hope. Written for teens, adults and educators, Dead Serious: Breaking the Cycle of Teen Suicide explores the current cultural and social landscape and how the pressure-filled lives of teens today can lead to anxiety, depression—suicide. Leder’s own journey of discovery after her brother’s suicide informs her goal of helping to prevent teen suicide by empowering teens who are suffering and teens who can serve as peer leaders and connectors to trusted adults. The skyrocketing number of teens who take their own lives makes Dead Serious: Breaking the Cycle of Teen Suicide more relevant and important than ever. “Talking about suicide does not make matters worse. What makes matters worse is not talking.”

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

252

Publisher

Bublish, Inc.

Published Date

ISBN 10

1946229520

ISBN 13

9781946229526

Dead Serious

Breaking the Cycle of Teen Suicide

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Dead Serious

Breaking the Cycle of Teen Suicide

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

252

Publisher

Bublish, Inc.

Published Date

ISBN 10

1946229520

ISBN 13

9781946229526

Thanks for the Memories

Love, Sex, and World War II

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Thanks for the Memories

Love, Sex, and World War II

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Thanks for the Memories destroys the historical myth that young men and women went about the business of war and stayed on the straight and narrow path. Rather, World War II provided new opportunities for sexual experimentation, for hasty marriages, for flourishing prostitution—and for love connections that have stood the test of time. Young men in the military, far away from family and home, did things they might never have done. Young women, many of whom went to work for the first time, experienced a freedom and independence most women had never known. Because of the war, courtships were cut short, couples married more quickly than normal, and husbands and wives were often separated for several years. Despite attempts to get back to normal after the war and the apparent togetherness of the 1950s, World War II had set change in motion, heralding the second wave of the women's liberation movement. The collective consciousness of World War II revolved around the virtues of bravery, sacrifice, and commitment. Members of The Greatest Generation toed political and social lines in hopes of winning the war. They fell into lockstep, asking very few questions, and breaking few social and sexual mores. Or did they? In fact, World War II was—like all wars—a time of sexual experimentation and a general loosening of morals. It was a time of conflicting emotions and conflicting messages, a time of great sacrifice, and a time of discovery, when some groups, especially woman, experienced a relaxing of bonds that had kept them in check. Thanks For The Memories: Love, Sex, and World War II the true story of how the World War II generation responded to the passions of war, and how those passions changed their lives-and the relationships between the sexes-forever. But this book is more than that. As Jane Mersky Leder writes, Thanks for the Memories opens the hearts and memories of a generation that is dying, by one estimate, at the rate of more than 1,000 a day. It exposes the sexual and romantic escapades of The Greatest Generation and underscores how those four war years revolutionized relationships (including those between gays), and how it helped set the stage for the second wave of the women's liberation movement. Many who never thought their stories mattered, Leder writes, now feel the pull of limited time, and the importance of leaving an accurate account for their children and grandchildren of what it was like to be a young man or young woman during World War II. This is their collective story.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

241

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published Date

ISBN 10

0313056064

ISBN 13

9780313056062

The Sibling Connection

How Siblings Shape Our Lives

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Sibling Connection

How Siblings Shape Our Lives

By: Jane Mersky Leder

When it comes to our siblings, we often think of sibling rivalry. But the sibling connection is much more. It is mysterious, complex, and constantly changing. Our siblings are major players in our lives and impact everything from our choice of profession to our choice of a husband, wife, or partner. Siblings are reflections of ourselves and help us better understand who we are, why we are, and the way we are.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

134

Publisher

Bublish, Inc.

Published Date

ISBN 10

0996444440

ISBN 13

9780996444446

Sibling Stories

Reflections on Life with a Brother Or Sister on the Autism Spectrum

By: Lynne Stern Feiges,Mary Jane Weiss

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Sibling Stories

Reflections on Life with a Brother Or Sister on the Autism Spectrum

By: Lynne Stern Feiges,Mary Jane Weiss

Sibling relationships involving a brother or sister with an autism spectrum disorder present enormous emotional and practical challenges throughout the life span. In a unique combination of narrative context and deeply moving first-person excerpts from interviews with 20 siblings, this informative guide offers in-depth coverage of the issues of paramount concern to typical siblings. A chapter devoted to coping strategies is enhanced by end-of-chapter professional advice on how to maximize the sibling relationship.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

178

Publisher

AAPC Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1931282544

ISBN 13

9781931282543

Mental Illness in Young Adult Literature

Exploring Real Struggles through Fictional Characters

By: Kia Jane Richmond

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Mental Illness in Young Adult Literature

Exploring Real Struggles through Fictional Characters

By: Kia Jane Richmond

This book explores how mental illness is portrayed in 21st-century young adult fiction and how selected works can help teachers, librarians, and mental health professionals to more effectively address the needs of students combating mental illness. Mental Illness in Young Adult Literature: Exploring Real Struggles through Fictional Characters highlights American young adult literature published since the year 2000 that features characters grappling with mental illness. Chapters focus on mental disorders identified by the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, and OCD. Each chapter begins with a description of a mental illness that includes its prevalence, demographic trends, symptoms, related disorders, and treatment options before examining a selection of young adult texts in depth. Analysis of the texts explores how a mental illness manifests for a particular character, how that character perceives him- or herself and is perceived by others, and what treatment or support he or she receives. The connections between mental illness and race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and identity are examined, and relevant research from education, psychology, and adolescent health is thoroughly integrated. Each chapter also provides a list of additional readings. An appendix offers strategies for integrating young adult literature into health curricula and other programs.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

246

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published Date

ISBN 13

9798216116813

Cassettes & Records

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Cassettes & Records

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Relates the history of recording sound and explains how records and cassettes are manufactured.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Published Date

ISBN 10

0896862372

ISBN 13

9780896862371

Exotic Cars

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Exotic Cars

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Describes the development, features, and performance of several unusual and exciting sports cars, including the Lamborghini, the Maserati, and the Vector.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Published Date

ISBN 10

0896863514

ISBN 13

9780896863514

Marcus Allen

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Marcus Allen

By: Jane Mersky Leder

A brief biography of the star running back of the Los Angeles Raiders football team.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Published Date

ISBN 10

0896862518

ISBN 13

9780896862517

Martina Navratilova

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Martina Navratilova

By: Jane Mersky Leder

A biography of the tennis player, originally from Czechoslovakia, who was ranked as the top woman tennis player in the world in 1978, 1979, 1982, and 1983, and has become the highest-paid woman athlete in history.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Published Date

ISBN 10

0896862526

ISBN 13

9780896862524

Learning How

Gymnastics

By: Jane Mersky Leder,Jody James

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Learning How

Gymnastics

By: Jane Mersky Leder,Jody James

This book is especially designed for the beginning athlete. A perfect introduction to gymnastics that can be enjoyed by the young reader as a participant or enthusiastic fan.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Bancroft-Sage Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

0944280358

ISBN 13

9780944280355

Wayne Gretzky

By: Jane Mersky Leder,Baker Street Productions

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Wayne Gretzky

By: Jane Mersky Leder,Baker Street Productions

A sports biography of Wayne Gretzky, who, though "small", has become a spectacular hockey player.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Mankato, Minn. : Crestwood House

Published Date

ISBN 10

0896862550

ISBN 13

9780896862555

Moses Malone

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Moses Malone

By: Jane Mersky Leder

A biography of an outstanding basketball player, a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Published Date

ISBN 10

0896862542

ISBN 13

9780896862548

Skateboarding

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Skateboarding

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Examines the history, equipment, rules, contests, and prominent performers of skateboarding.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Bancroft-Sage Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

0944280420

ISBN 13

9780944280423

Champ Cars

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Champ Cars

By: Jane Mersky Leder

A brief history of racing cars is followed by detailed descriptions of where and how these cars are built and tested. Includes a brief history of the Indy 500.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Published Date

ISBN 10

0896862380

ISBN 13

9780896862388

Stunt Dogs

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Stunt Dogs

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Discusses the use of dogs in films and television and how they are taught to perform stunts.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Published Date

ISBN 10

0896862895

ISBN 13

9780896862890

Karate

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Karate

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Some topics covered are the history of karate, basic stances, kicks & punches, & different kinds of competitions.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Learning How

Published Date

ISBN 10

094428034X

ISBN 13

9780944280348

Soccer

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Soccer

By: Jane Mersky Leder

This book is especially designed for the beginning athlete. A perfect introduction to soccer that can be enjoyed by the young reader as a participant or enthusiastic fan.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Bancroft-Sage Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

0944280323

ISBN 13

9780944280324

Video Games

By: Jane Mersky Leder,Howard Schroeder,Baker Street Productions

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Video Games

By: Jane Mersky Leder,Howard Schroeder,Baker Street Productions

A discussion of video games, focusing on their creation and manufacture.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Published Date

ISBN 10

0896862410

ISBN 13

9780896862418

Marcus Allen

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Marcus Allen

By: Jane Mersky Leder

A brief biography of the star running back of the Los Angeles Raiders football team.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Published Date

ISBN 10

0896862518

ISBN 13

9780896862517

Amelia Earhart

Opposing Viewpoints

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Amelia Earhart

Opposing Viewpoints

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Explores the mystery of the disappearance of the famous woman aviator in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world. Was she lost at sea or did she survive?

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

112

Published Date

ISBN 10

0899080707

ISBN 13

9780899080703

Moses Malone

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Moses Malone

By: Jane Mersky Leder

A biography of an outstanding basketball player, a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Published Date

ISBN 10

0896862542

ISBN 13

9780896862548

Champ Cars

By: Jane Mersky Leder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Champ Cars

By: Jane Mersky Leder

A brief history of racing cars is followed by detailed descriptions of where and how these cars are built and tested. Includes a brief history of the Indy 500.

Average ratings

N/A