Stephane Hillard

Autism spectrum disorder, ASD, or autism is a mysterious disability. Doctors don't know what causes it, it's difficult to diagnose, there's no cure, and there's no universal treatment. Even though more people are diagnosed with autism today than ever before, it's difficult for many people to understand why people on the spectrum think and behave the way they do. This book serves as a guide to help teens understand the signs and symptoms of ASD, how...

Many people like to indulge in a sweet treat every once in a while. Bake sales are a great way to make money and satisfy people's sweet cravings. However, there's more to running a bake sale than showing up to the school lobby with brownies. With this book, readers will learn how to make a business plan, how to choose a venue, and how to keep track of expenses and profits. They'll learn the importance of advertising and marketing. Running a successful...

Whether played indoors or outdoors, volleyball is an exciting and fun team sport. Volleyball players make fast serves, strong bumps, precise sets, and powerful spikes. The game can be incredibly fast paced with long volleys, or it can seem as if point after point is an ace. In this book, readers learn the basics of volleyball, including the sport's rules and positions and its history. Exciting photographs of kids and adults playing volleyball help...

Basketball is a sport in which players must rely on teamwork in order to win games. This guide immerses readers in the world of basketball, relating exciting facts about the sport's history as well as its rules and positions. The text mentions different ways to enjoy basketball, but focuses on the importance of teamwork as a prerequisite of winning and having fun. Photographs of kids playing basketball and a handy guide to the sport's lingo allow...

One person's trash is another person's treasure. Sometimes people want to get rid of things from their home but don't want those things to be thrown away or wasted. However, they also don't want the work of planning and executing a yard sale. With this volume, readers will learn how to plan a yard sale for their own unwanted possessions, and how to plan a friend or neighbor's yard sales. A complete list of supplies, such as price stickers and folding...

Many kids babysit their siblings, neighbors' children, or family friends' children. However, some people take babysitting to another level and turn it into a massively profitable job and career. Your readers will learn the vital elements of running their own business, including scheduling, safety, and marketing. They'll learn how these basics can give them the tools they need to expand their business into a later career as a full-time nanny or daycare...

Recycling is more important now than ever before. Some people put recyclable items in a bin on the curb. However, some recyclables including glass bottles and plastic bottles can be taken to a recycling facility and returned for cash. Starting a recycling business is one way your enterprising readers can make some money while helping save the planet. This volume highlights each step of starting a business, from making a business plan to creating a...