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Linda Nguyen, a Vietnamese, was not able to experience the typical teenage life because she has to help support her family and she has to take part in many family responsibilities. However, Linda admits that being responsible at a young age has helped her become wiser.

OLLIE Written and illustrated by Olivier Dunrea. Houghton Mifflin, $9.95. (Ages 2 to 5) OLLIE THE STOMPER Written and illustrated by Olivier Dunrea. Houghton Mifflin, $9.95. (Ages 2 to 5) [...]

The author discusses the importance of birds in human life. Topics discussed include eight avian species is threatened with extinction; listening to calls, songs, and warning calls from birds and experiencing the beauty of nature; and experience of author of watching two goldfinches, four dits announcing their hunger or homing.

An interview with author and poet Pattiann Rogers is presented. The topics discussed include the quality of life she had while living in St. Louis, Missouri, the landscape which she considered closest to her heart, and the reasons why she left St. Louis, Missouri and transfer to Houston, Texas. Moreover, it also mentions the implications of Houston's natural environment on her poetry.

The poem "To My Children, Out of the House" by Tina Kelley is presented. First Line: I love you two with the locked jaw of mad dog, Last Line: with fervor enough, perhaps, to make you keep being, ever.

The poem "Cryosphere (Words from the Coldest Continent)" by Tina Kelley is presented. First Line: Take my warm hand to the Pole of Inaccessibility, Last Line: absolute, pure, howling, dry, uninhabitable expanse.

Provides information on Ecosign, a ski company specializing in computer-assisted resort planning. Computer software used by the company; Impact of the Internet to ski resorts; Other digital services of Ecosign.

Discusses the efforts of attorney Heather Kendall-Miller and native Alaskan in defending her people's claims to much of the state of Alaska. Her victory in a case with the federal court of appeals; Her case with the United States Supreme Court; Her background information; Comments from Kendall-Miller; Her family life.

Profiles several former employees of Microsoft Corp. who retired early and are now running nonprofit organizations which they created. How the employees became millionaires while working at Microsoft; Scott Oki founder of the Nanny & Webster Co.; Trish Millines founder of the Technology Access Foundation; Ida Cole who donated $35 million towards the restoration of The Paramount Theater in Seattle, Washington; Others.

Talks about teenage dating violence. Number of students in a Chicago high school who have experienced violence in relationships according to a study conducted by the University of Chicago; Several examples of abuse in relationships; Programs and laws that are being developed by adults against teenage dating violence. INSETS: What can you do?;Safety tips;Warning signs of abuse: Questions to ask yourself.

Presents updates on gubernatorial campaigns in New Jersey and Virginia and mayoral campaigns in New York City, Houston in Texas and other cities in the United States for the November 4, 1997 elections. Includes the campaigns by Christie Whitman and James MCGreevey for New Jersey's governorship; Rudolph Giuliani and Ruth Messinger's campaign for the mayoralty of New York City.

The poem "The Aran Sweater that Took Three Years to Knit" by Tina Kelley is presented. First Line: I don’t know how you managed this, four patterns; Last Line: you to me, so you won’t go too far away when you die.

The poem "Housewifely," by Tina Kelley is presented. First Line: From the train window I saw "f##k you" painted on a tree in the woods. Last Line: Once the fire has been burning for a while it will have a stable heart.

Recommends customizing everything from jeans to birthday cards. How to have personalized jeans, lipstick shades, compact discs, and other products; Price for each item.

Profiles actor Brendan Fraser, star of several motion pictures including `The Mummy' and `George of the Jungle.' His reputation while on filming locations; His hobby of photography; Background; Relationship with his wife; Future plans including a starring role in the motion picture `Dudley Do-Right.'

The poem "Three Endings" by Tina Kelley is presented. First Line: Dying, see colored lights in a shabby city, Last Line: Do not give her a name. Dig a grave a foot long.

The poem "GOD TALK WITH KATE, WHO IS EIGHT," by Tina Kelley is presented. First Line: She finds Sunday School and church and God; Last Line: but had something new to be grateful for.

The poem "For My Birth Mother on the Night She Learned I was Reaching Out to Her," by Tina Kelley is presented. First Line: My son has asked, do butterflies miss; Last Line: And not to worry, I turned out ok.

The poem "WORLD PREMIER, NOCTURNAL BIRD MIGRATION CONCERT PROSPECT PARK, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK," by Tina Kelley is presented. First Line: In high highways of wind, three to five billion; Last Line: Just to listen is an act of fond hope.

The poem "The Hardest Day of My Four-Day Work Week" by Tina Kelley is presented. First Line: The grass looks scruffy, the wild onions growing taller, Last Line: They say they wish every day were Friday.

The poem "On the Lackawaxen with Kate, 2008" by Tina Kelley is presented. First Line: Wading in the river with my seven-year-old daughter; Last Line: we can help her love herself best, we will have done well.

The poem "A Subservience of Stitches," by Tina Kelley is presented. First Line: A pair of mittens, a month of work. Last Line: correcting, giving, aching, to make a marriage.

The poem "Theophany, or Staying Home from Church to Write" by Tina Kelly is presented. First Line: The weather today is holy, Last Line: God is what I would tell time.

The poem "In Appreciation for the Uniformity of Physical Bodies," by Tina Kelley is presented. First Line: After nine days of dividing, each human embryo develops a; Last Line: and in tune.

The poem "For the Life of Me," by Tina Kelley is presented. First Line: Jammed solar panels, Last Line: dying in front of everyone?