Linda Barnett-Johnson

The Dog Men by Patricia Crandall Ten-year-old Wyatt and eleven-year-old Hannah uncover the dark world of illegal dog fights when they trespass at a Vermont farm and peep through a barn window. And when crotchety old Lester Cranshaw’s dog, Paddy, turns up missing, there is no holding him back from investigating the situation and the kids join in. In the dead of night, after the trio are captured and held hostage at the Inglis farm, Wyatt will need all of his wits and courage to escape in order to save the lives of his friends. The Dog Men draws the reader into a tempest of animal abuse, lawlessness, and kidnapping within the confines of small-town happenings. A chilling plot and a peerless relationship between kids, adults and pets. This is the third published book by Patricia Crandall. She has two books in print: Melrose, Then and Now, a historical volume, and I Passed This Way, a poetry book. She is currently working on an adventure/thriller novel and a book of bottle mining adventur...

Secrets: You Tell Me Yours and I'll Tell You Mine Maybe - Only $8.95. Top 50 Reviews of Amazon.com love the book. You can read their reviews here : Product Description: Following on the heels of the best-selling book The Truth, SECRETS is the continuing diary of a girl moving into her teen-age years. The Girl has plenty to fill her journal. The pages reveal a new school, a new baby in the family, new friends, a new guy and a new set of issues to face. Share the secret world of an almost-teen as she learns which secrets to share and which to keep to herself. About the Author: Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist, is the creator of The Enchanted Self,(r) a systematic way of helping to bring more joy, meaning and purpose into our lives. Dr. Holstein has been a school psychologist for more than twenty five years. She has taught elementary school children and was an assistant professor of education at Boston University. She has been in private practi...

I found this article to be worth posting from Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein. If you would like to sign up for her newsletter, please go to her homepage and enter your email address. They are worth receiving. http://www.thetruthforgirls.com/ Linda Recent reports have noting that movie theaters are losing money as the result of being forced to change the seats in the cinemas from 19 inches wide to 21 inches wide gave me a momentary chuckle but then left me thinking about weight issues that kids, and especially tweens and young teens have to deal with. All of these issues, including eating disorder syndromes, are magnified for tweens and young teens, as they develop emotionally and physically, while confronting social, academic and peer pressures. Here is a list of seven ways to help our kids from the time they are very young to feel comfortable in their own bodies by the time they are tweens and teens. Let me know what you think of the list! 1. Praise your children for their positive...

As you know from reading my blog, The Truth (I’m a Girl, I’m Smart and I Know Everything!), is a journey with a 10 year old girl. As her diary, this book is meant for any child, parent, aunt or uncle, grandparent or friend whose life includes a young girl. Open the door to her worries, joys and fears. I am so proud of this book as it is one of my contributions to the field of positive psychology and also my contribution to helping kids grow up strong and vital! Buy it and get $8000 in bonuses - http://tinyurl.com/m8ooto For only $6.95 for The Truth, you get over $8000.00 worth of free gifts. How can you beat that? I bought it and will use many of the free offers. What do you have to lose? - Linda Barnett-Johnson

(Long Branch, NJ – August 27, 2009 - Over 80 top authors, mentors, teachers and coaches will donate nearly $8100 in fabulous bonus gifts when Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein’s book, The Truth (I'm a Girl, I'm Smart and I Know Everything!), launches on Friday, August 28th at her website, http://thetruthbooklaunch.homestead.com. this tender and charming book that helps all of us remember what it's like to be a child with the ups and downs that we, as parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents need to address to make the transition from child to teenager easier (if that's possible!). This book is written as a diary by a young girl. Through the course of the book, the reader learns the girl’s thoughts on everything from: · bad language · her first crush · her parents’ fights · staying true to her dreams as a grownup The pages are filled with simple truths, wise and innocent at the same time. Girls, tweens, and teens will love the reinforcement they gain from The Truth’s diary en...

Do you need a book to help your preteen/teen daughters or granddaughters, to answer those hard questons about life and changes? Here's the perfect gift. Check out this great idea for birthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day or just because, I Love You. http://www.thetruthforgirls.com/ THE TRUTH (Im a girl, Im smart and I know everything) in the top 100 The Best You Can Be Foundation names YA book by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein as one of the best. Check out the pdf here: http://www.thetruthforgirls.com/press-release/top100.pdf Do your daughter's a favor, and buy this book. You'll be glad you did. Thanks, Linda Barnett-Johnson Editor www.lindabarnett-johnson.com

JV Opportunity Book Launch – Empowering Girls to be Strong Women, LOA From girl to woman – empowering girls to be strong, resilient and the best they can be! Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, founder of the Enchanted Self is launching her new book, The Truth (I’m Smart, I’m a Girl and I Know Everything!) on Sept 29. We’re inviting you to become a JV partner to expand your mailing list, draw visitors to your website and rub virtual shoulders with the top people in your field. The book written in the form of a girl’s diary and is a great guide anyone associated with a young girl whether parent, grandparent, friend or relative. Join us in helping empower girls so they grow up to be great women! This book is about using the Law of Attraction to open communication with the impressionable youth of our world. Fill out the form at www.thetruthbooklaunch.homestead.com Linda Barnett-Johnson Assistant to Denise Cassino