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Welcome to the cruel world of Trevor McNulty. No matter how hard he tries, this seventeen year-old just can’t get a break. Through no fault of his own, he finds himself living with his alcoholic uncle on the outskirts of Cleveland. His days are filled with garbage-picking and hanging out with his seventy year-old neighbor, who also happens to be his best friend. One early morning while scanning the streets in a wealthy suburb, he meets Bea, a rebellious rich girl with problems of her own. She’s smart, cute, and a glimmer of light in his dark world. But in the midst of their budding ...

Time is running out. Everything was going fine in Elise's life. Still a family outcast? Check. Surviving her summer job? Double check. Leaving for her dream school in the fall? Triple check. Weird heirloom changing color the night of her birthday forcing her to hunt down the one guy who's supposed to be her one true love and finding two who fit the bill? Yeah, so not part of the plan. Or any plan for that matter! Suddenly Elise is forced to balance work, school, family, internships and finding her Prince Charming! How's a girl supposed to cope, especially with the clock ticking towards her ...

Jiordan's family was never quite like everyone else's, with her father's mood swings, her mother's attempts at normalcy, and her two older sisters with a different last name. But on the surface, they fit in. Until the day the FBI came knocking on the door. After that, her father's mood plunged to a dangerous new low. After that, there was an investigation into his business and a sentencing in court. Soon Jiordan's father would have to leave home, and her family would change forever.

Du glaubst, Mobbing betrifft dich nicht? Schön wär's. Erfahre in diesem Ratgeber, woran du Mobbing erkennst, wie du dich als Opfer verhalten solltest und welche Möglichkeiten du hast, um zukünftig kein Mobbingopfer zu sein - kindgerecht erklärt und an zwei Beispielen anschaulich verdeutlicht.

All our lives they treated us like brother and sister, but our hearts knew the truth. Annelise is one of the most straitlaced, overachieving, perfect-at-everything snobs with whom I’ve ever had the unfortunate luck to share breathing space. She hates me as much as I hate her. Just because we share a couple of half-sisters doesn’t mean we have to like each other. But every holiday and birthday and family event has forced us to exist in the same room! Miss Perfect and The Troublemaker. Then three weeks stuck together at a beach house changes everything, especially our hearts. Who would ...

Eden Payne wants nothing to do with prom decorations, the popular girls, or the school's resident outcast Harvey Burke. Too bad her next semester is going to be consumed by the three. When bad luck lands her on the prom committee, alongside the cheerleaders and pageant queens, Eden Payne is assigned the most impossible task on the list: convincing retired local radio legend, Burke Berserk, to deejay their prom. Eden enlists help from Harvey Burke, hoping he can convince his dad to come out of retirement for one night. Harvey agrees... for a price. If Eden trains him to be the perfect prom ...

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!

*this sequel to That Night can be read as a standalone. Is her role as the "good girl" leading Mia down a destructive path . . . following in her beloved sister's tragic footsteps? Once upon a time, Mia had the perfect older sister. She's been an only child for over four years now, and life without her sister's guidance has grown painfully difficult. Her parents, ashamed of how her sister died, act like she never existed at all, but Mia needs her now more than ever. Her first year of high school, her first boyfriend, her first kiss . . . all dulled by her habit of comparing herself to her ...

¿Estás luchando con silencios incómodos, palmas sudorosas y fines de semana solitarios? ¡Aquí tienes tu guía para convertirte en el adolescente seguro y sociable que todos quieren tener como amigo! Entras en una habitación llena del bullicio de adolescentes que parecen ser mejores amigos. Das ese primer paso valiente, y de repente, la atmósfera cambia. La charla animada se desvanece, los susurros reemplazan las risas, y un silencio incómodo cuelga en el aire.

Proven, teen-tested, and verified must-have social skill strategies to ramp up confidence, overcome anxiety, fear, stress, make real long-lasting friendships, create healthy boundaries, and much more!

Some dreams are to die for... Haley Sullivan knows where her future lies - in the surf town of Crescent Cove, California - and the only person who can help her chase her dreams is Colby Taylor, the west coast's most famous surfer. But talking to the surf star is nearly impossible when he's guarded by a hierarchy of beach bums who are determined to send her back to the east coast. Haley is up for the challenge of embracing their world, from wild summer nights and beach parties to ocean air and secret kisses in the dark. But when the lines blur between the ocean and the shore, her feelings ...

Sixteen-year-old Mila Brooks doesn’t have any friends. Her father’s position as chief technology manager at the biggest tech firm in the world has alienated her from her peers. As a beta tester for the latest implant, a computer chip that connects you to The Internet of Things, Mila is sure everyone hates her because of her upgrade. When Mila hears Parker’s voice in her head, everything changes.

Some enemies are closer than you think... Summer rages on in Crescent Cove, but Haley Sullivan can't seem to rescue Great White Surf's sinking reputation. Surfers are kicked out of events. A.J.'s criminal record is leaked. Plans for a second Great White Surf store are foiled. With Vin's recent departure and Colby's dirty laundry displayed on the world's largest clothes line, Haley is barely hanging on. The team is desperate to save the store and Shark's legacy in the surf community, but someone is making waves to stop them and doesn't care who goes down with the ship. The only sanity Haley ...

Secrets can't always stay hidden in the sand...Haley Sullivan has waited impatiently for her return to the west coast, her California friends, and most of all, Vin Brooks. But she isn't the only new face in Crescent Cove this summer. When Colby Taylor's parents finally track him down and interrupt his surf competition with a dramatic entrance, the surf star spirals out of control, dragging Great White Surf's reputation through the muddy shoreline with him. As Colby's secrets dominate the tabloid headlines and plaster themselves on the covers of surf magazines, Vin feels the pressure to keep...

While the jury is still out on how technology affects social skills, one thing is undeniable: being social is a crucial life skill for expressing what you mean and building relationships with others. After all, without strong social skills, you’d often get misunderstood, miss out on making great friends, and prevent others from realizing how awesome you truly are! Here is the good news: Communication skills are a learned skill that can be taught, practiced, and mastered.

The Illusion of a Boy Award Winner - BookFest First Place Award, Young Adult > Thrillers & Suspense The much-anticipated sequel to the unsettling psychological thriller The Illusion of a Girl. A few months ago, Jessie Taylor’s father was found dead in the woods, and as far as she’s concerned, good riddance. With his absence, she and her brother Brian can unwind and take a much-needed emotional break. Sadly, the reprieve is short-lived due to their mother’s destructive behavior. Now Jessie is afraid the very thing that allowed them to survive her father’s cruelty threatens her life ...

Fun fact: Blondes do not have more fun! The Mainland is Samara Yancy’s new home. Away from the authorities on The Rock, who view her as a felon. But life here is no picnic. It turns out, no amount of blood money or minions can bring you happiness. But, if she doesn’t return voluntarily, her family will suffer in her stead. So, it’s time to rally her allies and craft a strategy to get her people out; regardless of the consequences. But as usual, nothing goes according to plan. As each layer of deception unfolds, she discovers the depth of rot within her once beloved city/state ...

Mages suck! Too bad she is one. After tragedy strikes, Samara Yancy vows to keep those she loves safe. But her job’s uninspiring, her sister is spiraling, and she barely sleeps. So, when asked to bring her friend’s killer to justice on The Mainland, she accepts. Disguised as a Mage, blondish hair and a fake name aren’t enough to protect her. On the run, she finds shelter with those who view her as bait, devising a plan to keep her friends and family safe. Which, as usual, looks better on paper than when executed. As Sam navigates through a sea of half-truths, magic within her awakens....

Things did not go as planned. In retrospect, seventeen-year-old Samara Yancy should not have taken the shortcut on her final exam. Expulsion from The Guardian Academy forces her to look beyond the protections of The Rock for work and to clear her trashed reputation. Working for Mages pays well, but Sam’s connection to them makes her the prime suspect in a terrorist attack. To salvage any chance of getting her dream job, she’ll need to prove her innocence and discover who set her up. A feat made harder as the super-hot Mage, who’s kinda her boss, is so distracting. The truth lay hidden...

There’s no denying it – sex can be pretty tricky...and talking about sex can feel weird and uncomfortable. But it doesn’t have to be! ​​Welcome to Sex is packed with honest advice on everything you need to know about sex. It’s inclusive, reassuring and all about keeping sex fun, real, and shame-free. ​​With case studies, first person accounts and questions from real teens, it will help listeners navigate their sexual debuts with confidence!