"Self-harm is a heavy subject, but one that many young people deal with today. Statistics show that this behavior is increasing. This sensitive, informative guide addresses what self-harm is, who is particularly vulnerable, and how it is treated. The role of friends and family is explored as well as doctors and medical and mental health professionals. Information on other coexisting conditions, such as substance abuse and childhood abuse and neglect,...

After the Army of the Republic destroys her father's inn in Brittany, nineteen-year-old Claudie Durand agrees to carry out a dangerous mission for the Legion--she must smuggle a diamond into England and use it to gain military support for the counterrevolutionaries.

A story of treachery, green, conspiracy, and murder in the fabulous world of rare, priceless jewel cutting Kate Chandler thought she would give anything for a chance to cut seven rare sapphires and make her name as a world-class jewel cutter. She didn't realize she would be giving up her family and possibly her life when the sapphires vanish!