James Garbarino, the bestselling author of "Lost Boys," and Ellen deLara uncover the staggering extent of emotional cruelty and its ramifications and counter the nursery rhyme that words don't hurt. Through hundreds of interviews, the authors provide a direct word-for-word view into the thinking of adolescents and the strategies they use to keep themselves safe during the school day.

Fried explores the context of teasing and the power of relationships between children, as well as the roles of adults, schools, the media, and society at large.

Gossip, teasing, forming cliques, and other cruel behaviors are the basis of this bullying, which harms both victim and aggressor. In "Girl Wars," two experts explain not only how to prevent such behavior but also how to intervene should it happen, as well as overcome the culture that breeds it.

"I Wrote On All Four Walls" collects the harrowing stories of nine contemporary teenagers who have witnessed, been the victim of, or instigated acts of violence... sometimes all three. In their own words, these teens offer thoughtful testimony on how such experiences have impacted on their lives, and their choices in dealing with those repercussions.

Through vividly written case studies and a reader-friendly question-and-answer format, "Mom, They’re Teasing Me" is full of specific, how-to advice for parents to help their children navigate the sometimes harsh terrain of social life–which includes name-calling, after-school fights, esteem-crushing cliques, and malicious exclusion by the popular kids.

Dirty looks and taunting notes are just a few examples of girl bullying that girls and women have long suffered through silently and painfully. With this book Rachel shows millions of girls, parents, counselors, and teachers how to deal with this devastating problem.

This is an essential source of information which provides a clear overview of what we understand about bullying.

Drawing on her decades of work with troubled youth, and her wide experience in the areas of conflict resolution and reconciliatory justice, Barbara Coloroso explains many aspects of this issue, including: the three kinds of bullying; four abilities that protect your child from succumbing to bullying; and seven steps to take if your child is a bully.