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In these stories, characters struggle with allegiances both political and personal, their attempts at independence coinciding with the region’s growing nationalist fervor. Exquisitely attuned to the nuances of familial and cultural history, and beautifully blending pastoral and historical sensibilities, Electrodomésticos is a stunning debut about place, language, and identity, from a promising new voice.

Welcome to Marnie David’s groundbreaking 2-in-1 compilation that combines her renowned first two books – The Confident Teen and The Social Teen. The Radiant Teen is a transformative guide designed to empower teens to break out of their shells and let their authentic selves shine. This book is an indispensable resource for overcoming social anxiety and low self-esteem.

I'm not expecting to see my ex when I pull up at the car repair shop. He left my body wrecked and my heart bruised and if he wasn't surrounded by five other hot mechanics, I'd call out his terrible behavior. When six men want to get deep with me, facing up to the ghosts of my past might just be impossible.

Are you feeling stuck in a stagnant friendship, romantic, or professional relationship? Has your trust been broken more times than you care to admit? Are you fearful to change what has been to uncover the limitless possibilities of what can be when you choose you? The even bigger question is are you up for the task of modifying or removing these barriers to reap the benefits of being content and fulfilled?

Sade Hussein is the new girl at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy. She has no idea what to expect of her mysterious new boarding school–an institution steeped in tradition and secrets. But she certainly didn't imagine her roommate, Elizabeth, to go missing on her first night. Or for people to think Sade had something to do with it. Suddenly everyone is talking about Sade, including the Unholy Trinity: the three most popular girls at school. Swept up in their circle, Sade can't shake the sense that there's more to Elizabeth's disappearance–especially as the teachers don't seem to care.

Ray Bennet has been trying to forget the pain of her past for far too long when Kyle Walker moves into town, bringing mystery and excitement. Though Ray has never been interested in much more than her studies, she finds herself captivated by his intensity. It isn't too long before she discovers Kyle is hiding a secret about a world of Sorcery, a world he originates from. Though this new world intrigues Ray, it just might be connected to her painful past.

When a homemade explosive device detonates on the set of a network sitcom, FBI profiler Violet Darger heads to Hollywood to investigate. Her gut tells her this is only the first of what will be multiple attacks. Her gut is right. Darger enters the strange world of the studio lot. Elaborate sets surround her. Actors and crew members stream past in all directions. The excitement vibrates in the air—the passion necessary to capture the collective dreams of a culture within the lens of a camera.

With Celadon fighting on the political front against the ruthless High Queen Riadne—now armed with the cataclysmic power of her Crown, the Sins, and Ruin—Vehan and Aurelian are scrambling in secret to build an army to rival the Riadne’s infernal forces. Meanwhile, Nausicaä will do whatever it takes to save her girlfriend from obliteration, despite knowing the odds of survival are nearly nonexistent. When the line between hero and villain becomes blurred, and bonds are put to the ultimate test, it has never been more imperative—or more difficult—to stand united.

To the world Mrs Copplefield is the epitome of Victorian propriety: an exemplary society lady who writes a weekly column advising young ladies on how to be better wives. Only Adeline has never been a good wife or mother; she has no claim to the Copplefield name, nor is she an English lady. Now a black woman, born in Africa, who dared to pretend to be something she was not, is on trial in the English courts with all of London society baying for her blood. And she is ready to tell her story.

Ein bezauberndes Christkind, ein charmanter alleinerziehender Vater, eine entzückende Vierjährige, das alles vor dem romantischen Hintergrund des vorweihnachtlichen Bad Gastein, sind die Zutaten für eine herzerwärmende, prickelnde Liebesgeschichte. Die Kindergartenpädagogin Christa Kindl ist auf Jobsuche. Das neu eröffnete Zwergenhotel sucht Kinderbetreuer. Alles scheint sich perfekt zu fügen, doch dann verändern ein Brand und ein großzügiges Angebot ihr Leben von einer Minute auf die andere. Dies ist der erste Band der Reihe "Zimmer frei für die Liebe" und so geht es weiter.

Nestled in a cozy cottage with a lush garden and an abundance of bookshelves, Ursula hopes for a peaceful escape. But strange occurrences quickly unravel, leaving her feeling as though she's being watched. Unusual visions of a mysterious purple-haired woman and out-of-season plants add to her unease. As she becomes acquainted with the enigmatic Rowan and his eccentric house truck, Ursula begins to suspect that he may hold the key to understanding the bizarre happenings in this enchanting world.

Since Zilan entered the world of royal alchemists, she has learned that alchemy comes at a price. She has lost loved ones in her search for justice against the evil Empress and all she wants now is to find some way to bring them back. Resurrection is her specialty, after all. In search of the myth of Penglai Island, where it's rumoured life can be fully restored, Zilan starts a new adventure. But when old threats come back to haunt her and the path to Penglai Island means facing down unpredictable, sometimes dangerous, alchemists, she wonders how high of a price she may be willing to pay. . .

Julia liebt den Advent in Funkelstein. Dass sie ausgerechnet jetzt zu ihrer Tante nach Schweden reisen soll, um diese nach einem kleinen Unfall zu unterstützen, gefällt ihr gar nicht. Doch da sie als Kind viele wunderbare Sommer bei ihr verbracht hat und obendrein gerade arbeitslos geworden ist, macht sie sich auf den Weg. Auf der kleinen Insel Alnön angekommen, hilft sie nicht nur ihrer Tante dabei, den Alltag zu bewältigen, sondern arbeitet auch in deren Friseursalon. Zusammen mit Henrik, in den sie als Teenager heimlich verliebt war, bevor ihr eine gemeinsame Freundin verraten hatte, dass er schwul ist.

Provocative and controversial, socially conscious and politically charged, wildly imaginative yet deeply grounded, the thirty-two never-before-published stories, essays, and poems in The Last Dangerous Visions stand as a testament to Ellison’s lifelong pursuit of art, uniting a diverse range of science fiction writers both famous and newly minted, including Max Brooks, Edward Bryant, Cecil Castellucci, James S. A. Corey, Howard Fast, Patricia Hodgell, Dan Simmons, Robert Sheckley, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Mildred Downey Broxon, and Cory Doctorow, among others.

Since Zilan entered the world of royal alchemists, she has learned firsthand that alchemy comes at a price. She has lost her family and her beloved prince in her search for justice against the evil Empress. All Zilan wants now is to find some way to bring them back. Resurrection is her specialty, after all. In search of Penglai Island, where the infamous myth says life can be fully restored, Zilan starts a new adventure. But Penglai Island has been kept well hidden by a group of unpredictable, and often dangerous, alchemists.

When tragedy strikes the small island community of Peasant's Island, not everyone is convinced it was just an accident. After authorities find the lifeless body of a devoted father, and with her little girl missing, presumed drowned, a heartbroken mother refuses to accept the loss of her family. With nobody on the island willing to listen to her suspicions, she begins a desperate search for someone who will.

Riley is so confident and kind, and she and Valerie bond quickly over existing as multiracial teens in a very white Christian community. As Valerie explores her feelings for Riley, she begins to see that the world she knows is a carefully crafted narrative. Publicly, the girls are close friends—holding hands in prayer, rooming together at a conference. Privately, they grasp at any chance to continue their forbidden romance—until they are found out. Now, Valerie must choose between staying with a family she fears will never accept her, or running away with the girl she loves.

For lovers of both Barbie and Gloria Steinem, The Movement is the first oral history of the decade that built the modern feminist movement. Through the captivating individual voices of the people who lived it, The Movement tells the intimate inside story of what it felt like to be at the forefront of the modern feminist crusade, when women rejected thousands of years of custom and demanded the freedom to be who they wanted and needed to be.

Untitled for Now captures the difficulty of breaking chains, the essence of mother/daughter relationships, grief, and finding forgiveness for yourself. It is a novel for those who revel in the lived experiences of others and want to know that even the saddest stories can have a happy ending.

Struggling with awkward silences, sweaty palms, and lonely weekends? Here's your roadmap to become the confident, socially savvy teen everyone wants to be friends with!