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A comprehensive look at the making of the wildly successful Disney Channel film High School Musical, this unofficial guidebook explores the cultural phenomenon and loyal fan base the movie spawned. Providing detailed profiles on the film's cast members - including Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, and Corbin Bleu - this companion follows the cast around the world as they promote the film.

The new digital era is all about being seen, liked and inspired. So how do we define ourselves through style? And why has the evolution of the Internet changed the way buy and wear clothing? Superblogger Victoria Magrath reveals the pivotal moments that have transformed the fashion world, from the '90s through to the Noughties, and shares insider secrets and practical tips for navigating the ever-changing fashion landscape.

Kann die Liebe zur Musik stärker sein als die Liebe zu einem Menschen? Die siebzehnjährige Carmen ist ein Star. Sie tourt mit ihrer Geige durch die Welt...

How to become Snapchat rich and famous.

Herausgerissen aus seiner "heilen Welt" in Zehlendorf, landet der fünzehnjährige Michael Polischka mit seiner Mutter in einer heruntergekommenen Wohnung in Neukölln. Beim Versuch, sich im rauhen Kiez zu behaupten, gerät er in einen Strudel aus Schutzgelderpressung und Drogenhandel.
Das Ganze endet... KNALLHART.

From the history of fandom to the current obsessive landscape, this zeitgeisty guide explores everything from stalkers to super fans. Looking at how and when fandom began, to fan hierarchy, social media culture and and much much more, this companion is a love letter to anyone who has followed, admired or supported something.

Nesta's life is thrown into upheaval when she gets involved in charity work thinking that it might be a cool way to meet people (mainly boys.) But as her eyes are opened to the plight of the world, she begins to genuinely want to get involved and help others. On top of this, Nesta meets William, a boy who questions her motives. At times, she's convinced he hates her and the feeling is mutual. But Izzie, Lucy and TJ think it is something more like love.

In an attempt to lose weight, Izzie tries everything: one diet after another, a punishing exercise program and every bit of conflicting advice everyone can give her. Her constant worrying about her weight causes her to lose her confidence, and she stops appreciating the things in her life that are special - her supportive friends, the fact that she has been selected for a TV teen panel and a cute boy at the TV studio who seems to appreciate her just the way she is.

Boys are like buses for TJ. No sign of one for ages and then two come along at the same time! First there's charmer, Ollie Axford, and just when TJ has decided that he could be the one, old flame, Luke De Biasi tells her that he wants to re-kindle their romance.TJ is torn between the two boys, and unhappy that events have conspired to make her appear to be a two-timer.

Narben, die Geschichten erzählen, und eine Liebe, die Leben rettet! Scharif erzählt die Geschichte von Sami, die Geschichte ihres Lebens in Syrien und die Geschichte von Samis Narben, die alle ihre eigene Geschichte haben. Scharif flicht sie ineinander, Geschichte um Geschichte: von Freunden und Feinden, von Samis großer Liebe Josephine und dem weisen Postboten Elias, dem Beschützer der Freunde.

Geliebter Mörder? Abel Tannatek ist ein Außenseiter, ein Schulschwänzer und Drogendealer. Wider besseres Wissen verliebt Anna sich in ihn...

Mit 14 hat man's nicht leicht. Und noch weniger, wenn man mit einigen Kilos zu viel zu kämpfen hat. Übergewicht hat Tradition in der Familie Sackmeier, und Gretchen macht da keine Ausnahme. Eigentlich kein Problem, wenn da nicht ihr Schwarm Florian wäre...

Teen Scream Movie Queen Sharlene Gallagher was the biggest thing to happen to Primrose, Texas... until she died. Now she's back as a guardian angel on a mission: solve murders before they happen. Her murder is first on the list. If she doesn't succeed, her charge will die. If she does, she'll find her way onto The Guardian.

While scavenging in the desert, Jansi stumbles across PIM, a stelcorp starship, embedded in the sand. PIM is damaged and needs the boy's help, but Jansi has never encountered a starship before, much less one capable of thought and expression. Together they forge an unlikely friendship, until a Stelcorp shuttle arrives, threatening PIM with destruction. For the boy and the starship, there will be no future unless they triumph against the galaxy's mightiest force.

Travel back to the early days of Hollywood to meet twelve women who made it all happen. Twelve diverse actors, directors, writers, editors, designers, and producers who fought against sexism, racism, and prejudice to have their voices heard. And who changed the industry forever. Their influence can still be seen and felt today. Susan Goldman Rubin, who often writes about the arts and who lives near Hollywood, follows the paths these twelve took. Paths that included not only social, economic, and personal struggles but also major triumphs. And whose films are everlasting.

Philo hält es zu Hause fast nicht mehr aus. Wie ein Fluch lastet Illyrika, die von unheimlichen Anfällen geplagte Schwester, auf der ganzen Familie. Als Philos Vater vom Fischen nicht mehr zurückkommt, zerbrechen auch die letzten Hoffnungen auf eine bessere Zukunft. Dann hört er, was die Leute von einem Propheten im Nachbarland erzählen. Stimmt es, dass er Kranke heilen, Hungernde speisen und von einem Fluch Beladene befreien kann?

Drei Jungs bereiten Gretchen einiges Kopfzerbrechen. Florian und Hinzel - der eine zum Schmusen, der andere zum Reden - wollen, dass sich Gretchen über ihre "Beziehung" klar wird und rücken ihr dabei ganz schön dicht auf die Pelle. Da kann es schon passieren, dass plötzlich ein Junge nur mit einem Handtuch bekleidet bei Gretchen zu Hause herumhüpft oder dass sich Gretchens Slip nach einem überstürzten Aufbruch in ihrem BH wiederfindet.

Lou, 17 ans, ne vit que pour danser. L'école, la famille, l'amour: tout s'estompe devant cette passion brûlante. C'est dans ses guêtres et ses chaussons, entre les mains d'un partenaire russe capable de la propulser en silence vers le ciel, que la jeune danseuse fera ses premières armes en tant que femme. Mais, dans cet univers de tulle et de strass, les chutes sont aussi vertigineuses que les envolées…

Discover the compelling story of Frida Kahlo, a visionary artist whose personal experiences and revolutionary ideas forever changed the landscape of modern art and feminism. Frida Kahlo was a multifaceted figure, blending creativity, resilience, and an unyielding spirit to create art that transcended boundaries. This book delves deep into Kahlo's life, exploring her motivations, her groundbreaking works, and the legacy of her artistic and cultural contributions. From her deeply personal self-portraits to her activism, Kahlo's journey is a testament to the transformative power of art and ...

A child is stolen - gone but not forgotten. As Stella watches the police investigation unfold, she starts to ask a terrifying question. Where was her own mother that night?