Teenage Life

Sometimes I look at them wielding motionless swords, brows disfigured in permanent rage, mouths open to scream curses that no one will hear. Sometimes I look at the men who tried to kill me. "The Secret Face" is the first poetry collection from Elektra Flowers. Touching on eternal themes of love, belonging, alienation, and the raw emotions that come from living in the modern world. Poems featured include: "Medusa," a poem from the perspective of the Greek goddess, reflecting on the men she's turned to stone. "Opportunity," an elegy to the Mars rover. "The Ballerina," a vision set in a ...

This is a must-have guide for every girl. It gives teen girls support in every aspect of life with affirmations and prompts to help them address four key pillars of self-love: self-awareness, self-worth, self-respect, and self-care.

Essential Life Skills for Teens by Emma Davis is the ultimate guide to empowering teens with the practical skills they need to thrive during adolescence and beyond. In today’s fast-paced world, teens often face overwhelming challenges, from financial literacy to social interactions, time management, and career planning. This book provides the essential tools to help them navigate these obstacles with confidence and success.

Maggie has been planning for years and has finally found the right property with an abandoned, but structurally sound, house. Can she make it into the house she needs to house and nurture aged-out foster children? Years of social work experience has taught her the need, but can she really make a dent in the problem? Divorced more than twenty years ago from Tommy Parsons, that sweet, blue-eyed folk singer she met in college, who turned into a big-deal star. She'd had children to raise, and a career to develop, leaving no time for men in her life. Now she has to tell her three adult children ...

Recent college graduate Alice Burton typically has a Plan A, B, and C. But now that her decisions have real consequences, she’s feeling the delayed after-effects of the night her life was rocked by twin disasters—an injured father and a serious betrayal. Eager to start her “real life” somewhere other than her sleepy college town, she’s laser-focused on a prestigious fellowship in New York City, but her acceptance hasn’t arrived yet and she hasn’t bothered with a back-up plan. Meanwhile, her father assumes she’ll come home to Pittsburgh to work for him—something she’s ...

Retired Canadian lawyer Donald Desaulniers has recently marked his 50th year since graduating from the University of Western Ontario Law School in 1971. That milestone prompted him to wonder what lessons he had learned over the course of his life that would have been helpful to know when he was in university. This short essay describes three simple lessons that might assist students today in surviving their university years. There is so much negative press about how universities have become indoctrination centers rather than institutes of learning that prospective college students should ...

Who is Juliana… truly? While their teenage daughter, Juliana, lies in a coma because of a car accident, Will and Susan Talbot are given her belongings. From that, they discover a daughter different from the one they thought they knew. They are in deep conflict over whether to withdraw life support. The stories behind each item found by her parents, and the people connected to them, are revealed in flashbacks from Juliana’s point of view, stories of tough teenage choices, love relationships, and crucial friendships.

A superly good audio edition of this bestselling Clarice Bean novel. Read by Claire Skinner, star of the hit BBC series 'Outnumbered'. It's the worry you hadn't even thought to worry about that should worry you the most.

Gabi Hernández está en su último año de la preparatoria. Para entretenerse, escribe todo lo que le pasa en su diario: las solicitudes a las universidades, el embarazo de Cindy, cuando Sebastián salió del clóset, los chicos guapos de su clase, la adicción de su padre a la metanfetamina, y toda la comida que se le antoja. Pero lo mejor de todo lo que escribe es la poesía que la ayuda a ser quien es.

As teen math prodigy Agnijo Banerjee and his teacher David Darling reveal, complex math surrounds us. If we think long enough about the universe, we're left not with material stuff, but a ghostly and beautiful set of equations. Packed with puzzles and paradoxes, mind-bending concepts, and surprising solutions, Weird Math leads us from a lyrical exploration of mathematics in our universe to profound questions about God, chance, and infinity. A magical introduction to the mysteries of math, it will entrance beginners and seasoned mathematicians alike.

"If you can believe in a person, their world comes with them: the events they lived through, the miracles they witnessed, the lessons they learnt." On a frozen Cambridge night at the turn of the millennium, sixteen-year-old Nick becomes the reluctant saviour of a homeless man named Peter. In the weeks that follow, Peter introduces Nick to his faith, which offers Nick certainty right when he needs it. But as Nick learns more about Peter, he begins to doubt the path he has chosen. Can Peter help Nick cope with his parents’ separation? What about his budding relationship with the headstrong ...

VANILLA GRASS: A touching story of a Vietnam Veteran's healing journey, aided by his faithful canine companion. Vietnam Veteran John Carrows suffers from battle-induced PTSD. For decades he lives off the grid in self-imposed exile. His tortured life of nightmares and depression keeps him isolated, presumed dead by the townspeople of Ships Cove, Washington. By chance, when a group of rebellious pot-smoking teenagers discover John is not only still alive but wealthy, they attempt to rob him and John's years of hiding abruptly end. An abandoned one-eyed golden retriever puppy left in the woods...

Summer break has just begun and Kit Carlin is on her way to a funeral — to bury her twin brother. Kit has to find a way to put the broken puzzle of her life back together following Tyler’s death. She navigates through grief and family trauma by finding support in unexpected places, and in a growing understanding of what comes after life. There’s laughter and tears, summer beach time on the New Jersey shore, and the complicated “rollercoaster” of young love, jealousy, and sex. The joys and pains of Kit’s fifteenth summer lead her through a unique journey of recovery and self-...

Clara Casey has more than enough on her plate. Her daughters are a handful, and Clara, a senior cardiac specialist, has a new job to cope with.... For Ania, meeting Clara Casey is a miracle: she had never intended to leave her beloved Poland, but after the love of her life has turned sour, her world seems rather empty. Perhaps a new job in a new country will mend her broken heart.

Conrad Aybinder is a boy with a secret; 16 and ready for anything. A chemistry genius, he has spent the summer on an independent-study project with his favorite teacher, Sammy Tampari. Sammy is also Conrad’s first love. But the first day of senior year, the students are informed that Mr. Tampari is dead. Rumors suggest an overdose. How can it be? Drugs are for unhappy people, Conrad is sure, not for people who have fallen in love.

If you enjoy hilarious pet antics and endearing moments, then this book is for you! A Cat's Teachings, book 3 in the Life by Pumpkin series, records the wisdom and grand adventures of Pumpkin, an orange tabby cat with a big heart, strong opinions, and a desire for power. Pumpkin shares his advice on how to manipulate your human, defend your territory from intruders, and execute covert operations to gain control of your food supply chain. He discusses the latest fur styles, his favorite recipes, and fascinating human habits that amuse felines everywhere. Pumpkin warns against interacting ...

Worried About Your Teen’s Financial Future in the UK? Equip Them with the Skills to Succeed Today! As a parent, the thought of your teen's future can be overwhelming. Are you confident they can manage their finances independently, or do you find yourself worrying about their ability to make smart financial decisions without falling into debt? While it's natural to offer support during tough times, it’s crucial to empower them with the financial skills they’ll need to thrive—especially as they prepare for adulthood. This comprehensive guide to personal finance in the UK will provide ...

A fourteen-year-old slave. A supernatural event. A life filled with great purpose. Lula Darling is a fourteen-year-old slave growing up on a plantation in Natchez, Mississippi in 1854. After the untimely deaths of her father, and then brother, her perilous life could not seem to get any worse. Under the watchful eye of the slave owner and his father, an inventor, Lula, along with her mother, Ella Mae, are losing any and all hope of ever being free from the bondages and terrors of slavery. But one day, while hiding in fear in the slave owner's attic Lula makes a startling discovery that ...

Too old for love? Widowed Isabella Rossi is content with her life at the villa. In the past year, all her grandchildren have discovered faith and love. But what about her? When a beau from her teens returns to Tuscany, can the flame of love be rekindled, or is eighty-something too old for romance? A shorter novella follow-up to the wonderful A Tuscan Legacy multi-author series! Visit the A Tuscan legacy page (click on the author name) to see all the books in the series.

Now a grounded test pilot, Delbert feels he is only half a man. Sylvia persuaded him to marry her and now must convince him to carry on with what life has dealt them. Together, they search for a new mission in life and find not one but two. Can they rise to the challenge, given their disabilities? How far from normal will their marriage become? Will he ever fly again? Caring behavior is contrasted with immorality, courage with lust, ingenuity with violence in heart-grabbing emotional episodes