Books published by publisher Oliver Press

Poised for Success teaches youth time-tested elements of social grages as well as how to wisely deal with modern challenges that either did not exist or were taboo when the basic etiquette books of the 20th century were written. This is one of the few books available that teaches cyber etiquette to youth so they know how to stay safe and what is and isn't acceptable to be electronically transmitted. Brenda Ray also shares her wisdom on dating and professional networking as well as how to grow in poise and grace by learning the core, traditional elements of etiquette and social graces.

This guide teaches students in grades 6–12 how to prevent and stop bullying on their own or with adult help. Using true stories that illustrate each type of bullying, the guide describes the mechanics of bullying, why kids use bullying behavior, and techniques students can use to stop bullying, whether directed at them or their peers. The guide also contains sections written specifically for adults to make it easier for them to support the students who ask for help. The guide is intended to help all students deal more effectively with aggression and provide them with a full spectrum of bullying prevention strategies. The guide is a core component of the CirclePoint Bullying Prevention Program and meets Plain Language requirements. Reading level: Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Score: 6.3.

You can PREVENT AND STOP BULLYING on your own! Understanding Bullying and Ways to Make It STOP! is a guide that empowers students by explaining what bullying is in simple, clear language and providing a comprehensive set of approaches and techniques that students can use, with or without adult help, to prevent and stop bullying. Each topic in the guide is accompanied by humorous illustrations and thought-provoking questions to reinforce the lessons and relate the information to readers' own bullying situations. Educational topics include: - The Who, What, Where, Why, and How of Bullying - Social media and bullying - Relationship conflict and conflict resolution - Bullying definitions and key concepts Empowerment approaches cover: - Individual (victim) empowerment techniques - Bystander intervention (direct and indirect) - Student-requested adult support - Consequences for aggressors The guide can be paired with the novel Bitopia for a richer learning experience, can be used as a stand-alone text, or can be used by a teacher or parent and one or more students to facilitate a discussion on bullying. The guide can be integrated into school curricula and can complement existing anti-bullying programs.