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Ayanda Xaba comes back with another thriller with a shocking twist. When Bukeka Mdaka goes to Johannesburg to further her studies, she is allocated the infamous Room 904. There are rumours about her room being haunted, but she is not superstitious, so she ignores them. Her main focus is to escape her disadvantaged background and make a success of herself. She is determined to pass all her modules and not lose her scholarship. But her learning difficulties push her to entertain a wicked man's proposal to ensure that her marks improve. She finds herself in a compromising position and help ...

Packed with confidence-boosting advice, self-love strategies, and real talk about embracing your quirks, Self Love for Teen Girls: Dare to be Different is your ultimate guide to owning your uniqueness. Whether you're a girly goth, a punk rock princess, an anime-loving dreamer, a gamer girl, introverted, shy, maybe insecure, or just figuring it all out—this book celebrates YOU.

From the streets of Chicago to a life of purpose and service, Chosen to Serve follows the powerful journey of Tariq Johnson, a young black teenager who finds himself trapped in a cycle of crime and violence. After spending time in juvenile detention, Tariq returns home a changed man, determined to leave behind his dangerous street life and embrace a new path in faith. But walking away from the familiar isn’t easy, especially when the streets still call to him, and old friends try to pull him back. Tariq's transformation is tested as he grapples with temptation, loyalty, and the true ...

All the $#!T I Wish I Knew in High School is a guidebook for young men navigating the formative, often precarious, bridge between childhood and adulthood. It offers a relatable, transparent, and heart-felt conversation about challenging topics and situations that are rarely discussed with the raw honesty they deserve. Yes, this book tackles the usual suspects of sex, pornography, drugs, and alcohol.

“If someone is the sum of their experiences, what are they when these memories drift out of reach? What’s left of who they are?” Memories define us, both the good and the bad. Memories can shape who we are, weighing us down or giving us wings to fly. So, would perfect memory be a blessing or a curse? Sixteen-year-old Lauren is about to find out.

Why would anyone send thirteen year old Molly Springer a telescope? She has no interest in astonomy. Not yet, anyway. But by pointing the telescope at the stars and planets, she develops a new understanding of herself and her place in the universe. This is something she sorely needs because it takes her away from exercising. And while everyone needs exercise, Molly has a secret that even she doesn't understand; she has exercise addiction. It's a little known addiction, but it's an addiction that can kill. In this coming of age novel, Molly Springer learns that winning running races isn't ...

What would you do if you found out at 39 years old that you were kidnapped as a baby? Lily Bleu-Monroe is elated that her daughter, Nadia, who was kidnapped 8 years ago has finally returned home. Unfortunately, Nadia’s rescue brings with it the news of another kidnapping. Her own. Lily has just received the shocking news that she was abducted at birth. Once again, Lily’s world has come crashing down all around her. Buried secrets full of lies and deceit are about to resurface, bringing along with them a painful revelation from the past. Someone has been plotting to harm Lily for some ...

Emotional Intelligence Unlocked provides practical exercises and relatable insights designed to empower you to embrace your feelings, understand other people, and navigate the complexities of your teenage years with newfound clarity and confidence.

"Survive and Thrive" is a complete, straightforward, easy, and inclusive guide to support and motivate teen girls on their brave path to adulthood. It covers all the emergency topics, including sensitive subjects like love life, menstruation, or dealing with moments when going gets really tough. The focus of the book is personal development and building a diverse and healthy image of the world through understanding how it works and why it works this way. Get to know the eight most common challenges of growing up to face them with confidence: Identity: Recognize, accept, and appreciate ...

The Prayer Circle Meet Joy, Faith, and Hope Parker—three teenage triplets from Chicago’s South Side, bound by family, faith, and their tight-knit Prayer Circle. No matter what life throws at them, they’ve always had each other’s backs, lifting each other up with love and prayer. But when Hope starts running with the wrong crowd, skipping prayers, and spiraling into a dangerous lifestyle, their bond is put to the ultimate test. Drugs, late nights, and broken trust threaten to tear their family apart. With Grandma Mary’s wisdom and relentless faith, Joy and Faith refuse to give up ...

A stunning audiobook collection of poetry containing 150 bold, brave and beautiful poems by women, perfect for listening to with all the family - from classic, well-loved poets to innovative and bold modern voices. From suffragettes to schoolgirls, from spoken word superstars to civil rights activists, from aristocratic ladies to kitchen maids, these are voices that deserve to be heard. This stunning collection is read and brought to life by iconic actor Adjoa Andoh.

One moment changed everything. One journey will redefine her future. Rising political star Susan Langston has spent her life chasing success, shaping policies, and making powerful allies. With an unshakable belief in progress, she has fought for the causes she believes in—until a sudden accident pulls her into an unexpected and otherworldly journey. Led by the enigmatic David, Susan finds herself traveling through time—from the warm, bustling Christmas streets of 1950s New York to the cold, disconnected present day. But the final destination is unlike anything she could have imagined. A...

The Road to Redemption by Dr. Monique Rodgers Mei "Crimson" Li is a fearless teenager and the leader of the Midnight Dragons, a notorious biker club ruling the streets of Tokyo. Her world revolves around speed, rebellion, and the adrenaline of living on the edge. But when a devastating accident shakes her to the core, Mei is forced to confront the emptiness behind her thrill-seeking lifestyle. In her search for meaning, Mei encounters a youth group that introduces her to faith, forgiveness, and a path of transformation. As she trades her biker boots for a new purpose, Mei must face her ...

Warum verdienen, sparen und investieren Frauen weniger Geld als Männer? Sie sind doch weder dümmer noch fauler! Die Wahrheit ist: Frauen haben oft große Berührungsängste mit dem Thema Finanzen. Aber damit ist jetzt Schluss. "Miss Money" vermittelt Mädchen ab zwölf praxisnahes Grundlagenwissen zum Sparen, Geldverdienen, Konsumieren und Investieren. Dank starker weiblicher Vorbilder und einer gendergerechten Sprache verleiht es das nötige Selbstvertrauen, um gute Finanzentscheidungen zu treffen.

Il manuale ufficiale della serie evento di Netflix Sex Education. Per tutti coloro che vogliono leggere di relazioni e di sesso in modo libero, esplicito e sano. Anche Otis, Maeve e i loro amici sentivano il bisogno di conoscere tutti gli aspetti dell'amore. Il risultato? Una guida schietta, inclusiva e informativa alla vita. Dal conoscere l'anatomia del tuo corpo e acquisire sicurezza nel tuo aspetto, al consenso, all'identità e all'orientamento sessuale.

Per la Generazione Z - ovvero gli adolescenti e i neo-ventenni di oggi, nati tra il 1995 e il 2010 - il femminismo è un aggeggio arcaico come un telefonino Nokia o può ancora essere utile? Dopo il successo di "Manuale per ragazze rivoluzionarie", in cui si rivolgeva a lettrici di tutte le età, Giulia Blasi è stata contattata da un grande numero di teenager e poco più, che volevano chiarirsi le idee su temi che andavano dalle relazioni paritarie (o no) al rispetto, alla corretta comunicazione, all'identità di genere e via dicendo fino ad arrivare a problemi personali e intimi.

Ein bewegendes Hörbuch über die Sucht nach Pornografie: Lucas ist elf Jahre alt, als er das erste Mal online einen Porno guckt. Mit 14 schaut er die Filme bis spät in die Nacht. Er vernachlässigt seine Hobbys, seine Noten rauschen in den Keller. Lucas braucht immer mehr für den Kick. Als ein Virus sowohl sein Handy als auch seinen Laptop lahmlegt, kommt die Sucht jedoch ans Licht. Und zum ersten Mal muss sich Lucas mit seiner Sexualität und seinen Gefühlen auseinandersetzen.

From the streets, to college, to the military, author Reginald L. Bullock, raised by a single mother, survived many challenges and life-altering experiences. Here, he shares his story of how growing up without a father left a void in his life. Targeting young men who are not being raised with their fathers, those who need male guidance, and those who cannot find the right path to manhood, Father to Son gives helpful information and offers advice on how to cope with and get through the difficult years of adolescence without falling into negativity and bad decision-making.

Being a teen is tough enough without having to navigate the minefields of discovering sex, love and bodies. And let's be real: sex education at school doesn't always cut it. Sex educator and journalist Milly Evans is here to help—as a young adult who is still figuring life out, she knows exactly what teens are going through. And she's here with answers to all those questions that aren't in their school textbooks. From orgasms to anatomy, gender identity to masturbation, positive relationships to first times, it's all here, and in candid detail.

Being a teenager and trying to understand who you are and what you stand for is hard. Period. But if you're a Black girl and don't always see yourself represented in the books you read, the films you watch, the adverts you see or the history you're taught, it can be even tougher. From understanding identity to the politics of hair to maintaining squad goals to dealing with microaggressions to consent to figuring out what career you might want, Grown has got your back.