"I have this pathetic disease. Never mind what it’s called.
Life doesn’t play by the rules, so fourteen-year-old Ricky decides she won’t either. Ricky’s rules
allow for cursing, cutting school, and lying to the Disaster-Formerly-Known-As-Her-Parents. That is,
until her truancy is discovered and she’s facing the threat of having to repeat ninth grade.
It all makes her feel so angry … so cursed.
Going back to school would be ten times worse if it weren’t for a new friend—quirky/cute
classmate Oliver, a childhood cancer survivor who understands what it’s like to be sick. Ricky
also discovers that her strict public speaking teacher, who has zero expectations of her, is a supermotivating force. There’s nothing like proving someone wrong.
The harder Ricky works, the more she wonders if school has something to teach her after all. …
What if she isn’t cursed? What if going it alone isn’t her only option?"
"A powerful coming-of-age novel about the power and peril of friendship and first loves, from the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of The Rest of the Story.
The world is a terrible place not to have a best friend.
Scarlett was always the strong one, but now it’s Hailey’s turn.
In the wake of Scarlett’s boyfriend death and learning she’s pregnant, Scarlett needs a friend more than ever.
Because true friendship is a promise you keep forever.
* “Dessen has written a powerful, polished story.”—School Library Journal, starred review"
"From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of The Rest of the Story comes a moving novel about the power of finding and speaking your truth.
When she’s modeling, Annabel Greene is the picture of perfection—the girl who has everything.
But her real life is far from perfect. Her best friend Sophie and she are no longer speaking; her older sister’s eating disorder is affecting everything at home.
Then she meets Owen. He’s intense, music-obsessed, and dedicated to always telling the truth.
And most of all, he’s determined to make Annabel happy. . .
“This is young adult fiction at its best.” —School Library Journal"
"The debut novel from the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of The Rest of the Story!
The more things change...
As far as Haven is concerned, there’s just too much going on.
Everything is changing, and she’s not sure where she fits in. Her father is getting married to the local weather woman. Her sister Ashley is engaged to a man who’s just...boring. And Haven, at 15, is nearly six feet tall and still growing.
Then Ashley’s old boyfriend shows up, sparking memories of the summer when they were all happy and everything was perfect....
Or was it?
* “Unforgettable” —Publishers Weekly, starred review"
"From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of The Rest of the Story comes a powerful novel about loss, love, and moving on.
Nothing is going as planned for Macy this summer.
Not the job at Wish Catering, and definitely not Wes.
But Macy soon discovers that the things you expect least are sometimes the things you need most.
“Dessen gracefully balances comedy with tragedy and introduces a complex heroine worth getting to know.” —Publishers Weekly"
"Young women are under more pressure than ever before: pressure to be pretty, to be successful, to have a perfect selfie game. Is it possible for them to be their true selves? Or must they fit into the same mold as the rest of their peers? Into this world of ever-growing pressure bursts Emma Mae Jenkins with a message of hope and unabashed joy.
Emma Mae knows what it feels like to be judged and bullied, but she chooses to ignore the haters and instead focus on a message of love and acceptance in Jesus Christ. In this powerful devotional, Emma Mae will show young women what it looks like to live a life of rejoicing in God’s love and the incredible excitement they can feel when they “live in ALL CAPS” for Him."
"When Nina decides to take a radio-broadcasting class her senior year, she expects it to be a walk in the park. Instead, it’s a complete disaster.
The members of Nina's haphazardly formed radio team have approximately nothing in common. And to maximize the awkwardness, her group includes Jamie, a childhood friend she'd hoped to basically avoid for the rest of her life.
The show is a mess, internet rumors threaten to bring the wrath of two fandoms down on their heads, and, to top it all off, Nina's family is on the brink of some major upheaval.
Everything feels like it's spiraling out of control―but maybe control is overrated?"
"Are they meant to be, or better apart?
Every May 7th, the students at Coffee County High School take a class trip. And every year, Lulu's relationship with Alex Rouvelis gets a little more complicated. Freshman year they went from sworn enemies to more than friends after a close encounter in an escape room. It's been hard for Lulu to quit Alex ever since.
Through break-ups, make-ups, and dating other people, each year's trip class brings the pair back together and forces them to confront their undeniable connection. From the science museum to Six Flags; New York City to London, Lulu learns one thing is for sure: love is the biggest trip of all."
"For Sophie, small-town life has never felt small. With her four best friends―loving, infuriating, and all she could ever ask for―she can weather any storm. But when Sophie’s beloved Acadia High School marching band is selected to march in the upcoming Rose Parade, it’s her job to get them all the way to Los Angeles. Her plan? To persuade country singer Megan Pleasant, their Midwestern town’s only claim to fame, to come back to Acadia to headline a fundraising festival.
The only problem is that Megan has very publicly sworn never to return.
What ensues is a journey filled with long-kept secrets, hidden heartbreaks, and revelations that could change everything―along with a possible fifth best friend: a new guy with a magnetic smile and secrets of his own."
"Depression is something that I know well myself, both from personal experience and from the experiences of many people close to me. I remember receiving the diagnosis and the explanation that I had a chemical imbalance in my brain. I saw numerous doctors but I only seem to remember them asking me about the symptoms. As I recall, the outcome was only ever one of four things...
The doctor would tell me that I would have to start medication, the next doctor would ask me to stop medication, another would ask me to try some new medication and yet another doctor, would play around with the dosage and adjust my medication.
It got to a point where I decided that I was going to do more about healing myself than relying on my doctors and their medications. I began the long journey searching for ways that would give me the power to change myself. Taking the first steps to see someone for therapy beyond medication was a bit intimidating, perhaps mostly because of the fear of it not working and feeling totally beyond help and without hope.
I struggled with addiction, homelessness, thoughts and acts of self harm and numerous attempts on my life, It took over a decade of personal study, observation, and a handful of therapists for me to reach the understanding that I have now, which I am going to share with you below.
If you’re in a similar position to where I was, then the first thing to do is to congratulate yourself for having the courage to seek help that goes beyond chemical fixes. I hope this not only provides you with a lot more clarity, but also a better map for you and your own personal journey. It will help you heal the wounds of your past and create a much brighter future for you to look forward to."
"This book consists of two titles that will give you loads of information about alpha males. The titles contain the following topics:
The mistakes men make when dating women.
How you can make her chase you instead of the other way around.
Ways to perceive a woman’s thoughts.
How to impress women (and how NOT to impress them).
Tips for online dating, which has made the world more complicated.
What turns girls off and what does not turn them off.
The top qualities women appreciate in men.
How the biology of attraction really works.
The main reason why we want to be wanted by others.
Tricks to distinguish yourself from other men as an alpha male.
Body language and behavior that increase your chances with women.
Characteristics you should not allow into your personality as an alpha male.
The right mindset and the right measure of self-confidence.
How to master the direct approach to asking a woman out.
Exactly what causes people to fall in love with each other.
Myths about masculinity and femininity that might surprise you.
And much more.
Get your hands on this valuable information now, so you, too, can become a true alpha male. If you’re single, this is for you. Even if you are already together with a woman, this book can help you increase your performance in your relationship."
