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Abrahams, G. & Ahlbrand, S. (2002). Boy v. girl?: How gender shapes who we are, what we want, and how we get along. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Adderholt-Elliott, M. (1987). Perfectionism: What's bad about being too good? Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Alvino, J. (1985). Parents' guide to raising a gifted child. Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company.

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Armstrong, T. (1991). Awakening your child's natural genius.  Los Angeles: Jeremy P. Tarcher.

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Benson, P. L., Galbraith, J., & Espeland, P. (1994). What kids need to succeed: Proven, practical ways to raise good kids. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

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Biddulph, S. (1998). Raising boys: Why boys are different—and how to help them become happy and well-balanced men.  Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

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Bireley, M., & Genshaft, J. (1991). Understanding the gifted adolescent: Educational, developmental, and multicultural issues. New York: Teacher's College Press.

Bluestein, J.  (1997).  The parent’s little book of lists: Do’s and don’ts of effective parenting.  Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

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Bud, P. S. (1995). The path to popularity through friends and self-confidence. Unionville, NY: Royal Fireworks Press.

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Clark, R., Hawkins, D., & Vachon, B. (1999). The school-savvy parent. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Clayton, L., & Carter, S.  (1992).  Coping with being gifted.  New York: Rosen Group.

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Davis, G. A., & Rimm, S. B. (1997).   Education of the gifted and talented.  Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Delisle, D., & Delisle, J. (1996). Growing good kids. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Delisle, J. R. (1992). Kidstories. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Delisle, J. R. (1987). Gifted kids speak out. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

DeLong, M. R., & Howell, W. C. (1993). What's a parent to do? Durham, NC: Journalistic.

Dunn, D., & Dunn, J. (1996). A teen's guide to getting published. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Dunn, R., Dunn, K., & Treffinger, D. (1992). Education of the gifted: Programs and practices. Bloomington, IN: Phi Delta Kappa.

Dunn, R., Dunn, K., & Treffinger, D. (1992). Bringing out the giftedness in your child. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Edelman, M. W. (1992). The measure of our success. Boston, MA: Beacon Press.

Erlbach, A. (1994). The best friends book. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Faber A., & Mazlish, E. (1987). Siblings without rivalry.  New York: W. W. Norton & Co.

Featherstone, B.D., & Reilly, J.M. (1990). College comes sooner than you think! The essential guide for high school students and their families. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press.

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Galbraith, J.  (1998). The gifted kids survival guide (for ages ten and under).  Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Galbraith, J., & Delisle, J. (1996). The gifted kids' survival guide: A teen handbook (For ages 11-18). Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Galbraith, J. & Vinton, K. (2000). You know your child is gifted when…:A beginner’s guide to life on the bright side.  Minneapolis, MN: Free Sprit Publishing.

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Hartley-Brewer, E. (2001). Raising confident boys: 100 tips for parents and teachers. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Publishing.

Heacox, D. (1991). Up from underachievement. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Hightower, E. & Riley, B. (2002). Our family meeting book: Fun and easy ways to manage time, build communication, and share responsibility. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Issacson, K.L. (2002). Raisin’ brains: Surviving my smart family. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press.

Johnson, L., & Johnson, S. (1992). If I ran the family.  Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Jones, C. (1988). Parents are teachers too: Enriching your child's first six years. Charlotte, VT: Williamson Publishing.

Karnes, F. A., & Bean, S. M.  (1997).  Girls and young women entrepreneurs.  Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc. 

Karnes, F. A., & Bean, S. M. (1995). Girls & young women inventing. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Karnes, F. A., & Bean, S. M. (1995). Leadership for students: A practical guide. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Karnes, F. A., & Bean, S. M. (1993) Girls and young women leading the way. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Karnes, F. A., & Bean, S. M. (2000). Adventures and challenges: Real life stories by girls and young women. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press.

Karnes, F. A., & Marquardt, R. G. (1991). Gifted children and the law: Mediation, due process and court cases. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press.

Karnes, F. A., & Marquardt, R. G. (1991). Gifted children and educational issues: Parents' stories of hope. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press.

Karnes, F. A., & Marquardt, R. G. (2000). Gifted children and legal issues: An update. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press.

Karnes, F. A., & Riley, T. L. (1996). Competitions: Maximizing your abilities through academic and other competitions. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Karnes, F. A ., & Stephens, K. R. (2000). The ultimate guide to student product development and evaluation. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Kaufman, G., & Raphael, L. (1992). Stick up for yourself! Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Kelly, L. (1996). Challenging minds: A year's worth of thinking skills and enrichment activities. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Kerr, B. A. (1997). Smart girls: A new psychology of girls, women and giftedness. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press.

Kerr, B. A.; & Cohn, S. (2002). Smart boys: Talent, manhood, and the search for meaning. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press

Khatena, J. (2000). Enhancing creativity of gifted children: A guide for parents and teachers. Cresskill, NJ: Hampton Press, Inc.

Kincher, J. (1992). Psychology for kids. Minneapolis, MN:  Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Knorr, S. M., & Knorr, M. (1993). Books on the move.  Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Kurcinka, M. S. (1992). Raising your spirited child: A guide for parents whose child is more intense, sensitive, perceptive, persistent, energetic. New York, NY: Harper Collins.

Lazear, D. (1994). Seven pathways of learning: Teaching students and parents about multiple intelligences. Tucson, AZ: Zephyr Press.

Lewis, B. (1998). The kid's guide to social action: How to solve the social problems you choose - and turn creative thinking into positive action. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Limburg-Weber, L., Olszewski-Kubilius, P., Pfeiffer, S. (2003). Early gifts. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Lovecky, D. V. (2004) Different Minds: Gifted Children with ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, and other Learning Deficits. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

McCutcheon, R. (1990). Get off my brain: A survival guide for lazy students. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

McGreevy, A. (1992). Education matters: Nurturing the potential of children and teachers. Windsor Hill, CT:  Synergetics.

Milgram, R. M., & Runco, M. (Eds).  (1991). Counseling gifted and talented children: A guide for teachers, counselors, and parents.  Norwood, NJ: Ablex Publishing.

Nelson, R. E., & Galas, J. C. (1994). The power to prevent suicide. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Neihart, M., Reis, S. M., Robinson, N. M., & Moon, S. M. (Eds.) (2002). The social and emotional development of gifted children: What do we know?  Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

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Packer, A. J. (1993). Bringing up parents. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

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Peterson, J. S. (1993). Talk with teens about self and stress. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Perry, S. K. (1991). Playing smart: a parents' guide to enriching, offbeat learning activities. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

Piirto, J. (1992).  Understanding those who create. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press.

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Reilly, J. M. (1992). Mentorship: The essential guide for schools and businesses. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press.

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Rimm, S. B.  (1990).  Gifted children have feelings, too: And other not-so-fictitious stories for and about teenagers.  Watertown, WI: Apple Publishing Company.

Rimm, S. B.  (1990).  Exploring feelings: Discussion book for gifted kids have feelings, too.  Watertown, WI: Apple Publishing Company.

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