An "investigation into the history and current growing movement of adults choosing to forgo parenthood--what it means for our society, economy, environment, perceived gender roles, and legacies, and how understanding and supporting all types of families can lead to positive outcomes for parents, non-parents, and children alike"--

A boy wants all of the pets in a pet store but he and his sister can choose only one. End notes discuss Dr. Seuss's pets, his creative process, and the discovery of the manuscript and illustrations for "What Pet Should I Get?"

"Five high school seniors face one life-changing decision and two very different roads."--

"Can reading a book make you more rational? Can it help us understand why there is so much irrationality in the world? ... Today humanity is reaching new heights of scientific understanding--and also appears to be losing its mind. How can a species that developed vaccines for COVID-19 in less than a year produce so much fake news, medical quackery, and conspiracy theorizing? Pinker rejects the cynical cliché that humans are simply irrational--cavemen...

"This book was written in New York City, by a public health physician working at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the assistant dean of career services at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, during a time period when our city's schools and theatres closed, ambulance sirens wailed day and night, and thousands of our fellow New Yorkers perished in a pandemic, something public health experts had been warning...

The New York Times 'Your Money' personal finance columnist offers a deeply reported and emotionally honest approach to the biggest financial decision families will ever make: what to pay for college.

"Admission Matters offers comprehensive, expert, and practical advice for parents and students to guide them through the college admissions process. From building a college list, to understanding standardized tests, to obtaining financial aid, to crafting personal statements, to making a final decision, this book guides you every step of the way with clear, sensible advice and practical tips. This new fourth edition has been completely updated to...

"No Kidding is a slice of life modern feminist graphic novel with a humorous take on a serious subject and a woman’s right to choose. Jane, 35 years old, doesn't want to be a mother. Lucy did not plan on having a kid ... But became pregnant. What is she going to do? It's the story of every woman refusing political correctness and diktats of the biological clock ... Loaded with lots of humor and sarcasm and strong examples of woman making choices...

This is all about YOU-yes, I am talking to YOU. Your help is needed. Act NOW! Pick up and start this book no matter what else you are doing. Don't be a goody-goody and wait for the right time-the right time is this minute! Come on, do it! Make a decision! Who cares what the adults or others say? You can start by helping me be bad-even evil! Yah, YOU! But don't worry, because we won't get punished-no, we'll have fun! Guaranteed FUN. This Little Bad...