If anyone is puzzled by the workings of the teenage brain (and who isn't?) there's help at hand from "Blame my Brain - the amazing teenage brain revealed" by Nicola Morgan. Easy and entertaining to read, but making serious scientific points, it helps to explain the quirks of teenage behaviour by demonstrating the significant changes taking place in the brain during the teenage years. Good for teenagers to read, as well as their parents and anyone who works with young people, it costs £8.99, published by Walker Books, ISBN 0-7445-8368-3.

Reviewer: Carol Elliott