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Are you constantly bombarded by questions about what you plan on doing after high school? Does the idea of the future seem too scary to even think about…so you ignore it completely? If you’re always pushing the idea of planning your future away, you’re not alone. Planning out your future success can be as easy as A-B-C—if you know how to do it! Teenage Girl Power locks up all your insecurities, unlocks your full potential, and unleashes the successful woman you were born to be. With this guide, you can use the power of writing to turn your dreams into a reality.

In this novelette, we journey back to the early 1960s, where Boston is held in the grip of a chilling mystery – the Boston Strangler. Dive into the story of two young friends, Jack and Tom, drawn together by an unquenchable thirst for justice and a yearning to uncover the truth. As they navigate through the dark alleys of Boston's Back Bay, their lives become intertwined with the city's most notorious string of murders. This novelette paints a vivid picture of their relentless pursuit, their challenges, and their unwavering commitment to their city. Follow their journey as they grapple ...

Conoce esta maravillosa obra que nos cuenta la historia de Santiago Zapata, un niño de 16 años que, a pesar de sufrir una enfermedad muscular de Duchenne, aprendió a leer y escribir por su propia cuenta. Luego de leer más de 650 libros decide escribir su primer ejemplar ‘Caminando con mi Mente’, un manual de vida que describe de manera precisa los pasos para tener una vida sin limitaciones, de igual forma, nos brinda las herramientas para ser mejores personas y lograr tener una mejor versión de si mismo. ¡No te pierdas este espectacular audiolibro y disfruta el viaje de caminar con la mente!

Growing up, Chasten Glezman Buttigieg didn’t always fit in. He felt different from his father and brothers, who loved to hunt and go camping, and out of place in the rural, conservative small town where he lived. Back then, blending in was more important than feeling seen. So, when Chasten realized he was gay, he kept that part of himself hidden away for a long, painful time. With incredible bravery, and the support of his loved ones, Chasten eventually came out—and when he did, he learned that being true to himself was the most rewarding journey of all.

"Your authenticity is your superpower." That's the motto that professional skateboarder Leo Baker lives by and champions. But like any hero's journey, learning about their power didn't come easy. In this installment of the Pocket Change Collective, Baker takes the listener on a complicated, powerful journey through the world of skate and competitive sport as a non-binary athlete.

Following the Civil War, the Reconstruction era raised a new question to those in power in the US: Should African Americans, so many of them former slaves, be granted the right to vote? In this vivid portrait of the systematic suppression of the African-American vote, critically acclaimed author Lawrence Goldstone traces the injustices of the post-Reconstruction era through the eyes of incredible individuals, both heroic and barbaric, and examines the legal cases that made the Supreme Court a partner of white supremacists in the rise of Jim Crow.

Youth is energetic, but needs direction. it has dreams, but requires wings to fly. It has leadership qualities, but requires a coach. Who can tell the modern youth how to direct their energies in the right direction, give wings to their dreams and coach the leader hidden in each of them?

UNLOCK TEEN POTENTIAL THROUGH 10 LIFE HACKS Struggling through the challenges of adolescence? "10 Life Hacks Every Teen Should Know" is your roadmap to empowerment, success, and fulfillment. Master Vital Life Hacks: Discover key insights from positive psychology to boost motivation and achievement. Strengthen Bonds with Your Teen: Use this book to connect deeply with your teen and impart essential life lessons. Shape a Prosperous Future: Inspire big dreams and equip your teen with practical strategies for success. Invest in your family's future: Embark on a journey toward a purposeful life!...

Wendelin Van Draanen didn't grow up wanting to be a writer, but 30 books later, she's convinced that writing saved her life. Or, at least, saved her from a life of bitterness and despair. Writing helped her sort out what she thought and felt and wanted. And digging deep into fictional characters helped her understand the real people in her life better as well. Wendelin shares what she's learned - about writing, life, and what it takes to live the writing life. This audiobook is packed with practical advice on the craft.

Il breviario dei politici contiene una raccolta delle massime di comportamento e strategie elaborate dal cardinale Mazzarino per manipolare le leve del potere. Il libro si costituisce come una guida politica dedicata all'individuo che vuole prevalere sugli altri, con astuzia e dissimulazione. Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino (1602-1661) fu un cardinale, politico e diplomatico italiano, che servì in Francia come Primo Ministro sotto il regno di Luigi XIV, succedendo il cardinale Richelieu.

Mildred Jeter Loving and Richard Perry Loving wanted to live out their married life near family in Virginia, but the state refused to let them. The reason: Richard was white and Mildred was black. After being arrested and charged with a crime, the Lovings were forced to leave their home—until they turned to the legal system. In one of the country’s landmark legal battles, Loving v. Virginia, the Lovings secured their future when the Supreme Court struck down all state laws prohibiting mixed marriage.

Marcus Rashford, MBE, is famous worldwide for his skills both on and off the pitch—but before he was a Manchester United and England footballer, and long before he started his inspiring campaign to end child food poverty, he was just an ordinary kid from Wythenshawe, South Manchester. Now the nation's favourite footballer wants to show YOU how to achieve your dreams, in this positive and inspiring guide for life.

One of India's best-selling authors brings you another interesting and thought-provoking book called What Young India Wants. The future of any nation lies in the hands of the youth of the country and this book explores the problems faced by them. Patriotism is almost unheard of from the youth of today, and this book looks into the reasons as to why we have reached this state of affairs.

Breathe arose from the need for a resource for folks considering chest binding as gender-affirming care. Dr. Peitzmeier interviewed twenty-five people of different ages and backgrounds about their journeys with binding, and then she and Kobabe combined excerpts from those interviews with evidence-based resources on binding into this extremely accessible guide.

Als Jugendlicher trifft man 6 wichtige Entscheidungen, die für das Glück und den Erfolg im weiteren Leben bestimmend sind. Die 6 Entscheidungen betreffen: Schule/Ausbildung/Studium, Freunde, Eltern, Liebe & Sex, Drogen und Selbstwert. Das Hörbuch, das seinesgleichen vergeblich auf dem Markt sucht, ist ein wertvoller Ratgeber für Jugendliche und Eltern gleichermaßen.

From best-selling author Carl Vernon comes Anxiety Rebalance: All the Answers for Teens, a follow-up to the Amazon number one best seller Anxiety Rebalance. This groundbreaking book will give teenagers all the confidence, tools, and answers they need to overcome anxiety and deal with excessive stress and worry.

Thirty-five years ago, it was a modern-day, mysterious plague. Its earliest victims were mostly gay men, some of the most marginalized people in the country; at its peak in America, it killed tens of thousands of people. The losses were staggering, the science frightening, and the government's inaction unforgivable. The AIDS crisis fundamentally changed the fabric of the United States. Viral presents the history of the AIDS crisis through the lens of the brave victims and activists who demanded action and literally fought for their lives.

Has your teen just moved onto high school or getting ready for college and you're concerned they may not be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead? Ever wished there was a single resource that could help your teen tackle everything, from managing finances to building self-confidence? Here's why you can breathe easy. This comprehensive, jam-packed guide is specially curated to empower teens to navigate the winds of adolescence and emerge as confident, independent adults!

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Hope Wishes And Dreams: Seeking Heart Teen Series, Book Four Until recently, Amber Wilson's life has been simple. School, sports, family, and friends: These elements have taken up most of her time. But since turning sixteen and adding a boyfriend to her busy schedule, things have become increasingly complicated. Deciding not to play basketball this year frees up some time, but she doesn't end up spending those extra hours as she intended. God has things on His agenda she didn't see coming, and her own plans are not turning out the way she hoped, wished, and dreamed. Holding on tight to ...