From Barbies to your first bra, from holding your teddy bear to slowdancing with your first boyfriend, from knowing everyone in elementary school to trying to make new friends in middle school. . . . When dealing with these changes, it's no wonder preteen girls can freak out from time to time.
Consider Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul your survival guide! From reading the true experiences of other preteen girls, as well as women who've been there, you'll see that you're not the only one who feels clueless and insecure sometimes. You'll read about tough subjects, such as peer pressure, cliques, divorce and loss, as well as fun “girls only” stories about friendship, embarrassing moments (these could take up an entire book!), body changes and first crushes. These stories will make you laugh, cry and realize that girl power is truly something to celebrate. You'll turn to this book again and again, whenever you need the advice only girls can give.
Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul is sure to be what a girl wants!
Book Details: Format: Paperback Publication Date: 9/7/2005 Pages: 350 Reading Level: Age 10 and Up Views: 750
Molten Eternities is a collection of short poems that etch out the dogmas of this universe and attempt to have a look on the other side. The poems poke the vast eeriness of the cosmos, and how it is an eternity and a brief moment, all at once. Caught up in this paradox of ‘time’ are all of us - molten fragments of an eternity, and shackled down by years, and lifetimesMolten Eternities is a collection of short poems that etch out the dogmas of this universe and attempt to have a look on the other side. The poems poke the vast eeriness of the cosmos, and how it is an eternity and a brief moment, all at once. Caught up in this paradox of ‘time’ are all of us - molten fragments of an eternity, and shackled down by years, and lifetimes. Lifetimes that thrive on promises and vows. Each one of us yearning for a love that is flawless and yet, evades us. The poems reflect the turmoil that each one of us faces as we grapple with emotions that race through our veins. Short and crisp, these short poems paint a lush landscape of thoughts in a handful of words. They try and ponder what we all seek in our lifetimes, and what awaits us at the end of it all, when, we pass on into the stagnant Universe.Only to become an eternity, once again.. Views: 749
From the hood of Chicago, Ronnie knew ever since he was young that he was different, and that he wanted to be fabulous when he grew up, becoming one of the most talented drag queens, and meets with a entertainment manager named Lucky and moves to New Orleans to pursue his dreams! But when bad experiences leave Ronnie traumatized, he starts to rethink his dream.....It had been ages…well…years since Eddy Tall had visited his cottage on Lake Of Mists…Too long in fact…Not since Sarah died…oh some six or so years earlier. When Eddy awoke from a night’s sleep that morning he decided the time was perfect to drive up to the cottage once more. Maybe he would get a sense of his beloved wife there because the cottage was where they were the most happy during their 55 years as Mr. and Mrs. Tall. It had been their hide-away from the world of business, family and a crowd of friends that were more interested in…well…That didn’t matter anymore. Eddy had locked all that out when none of those friends took the time to see Sarah off into the nether reaches of the afterlife….where-ever that was. Views: 749
Based on true facts: I was jogging one late night and came across a young girl, whom seem to be lost and looking for her home. She has been trying to get to her home for at least 2 whole years and was unsuccessful.The problem was that she's not a living human being on this earth anymore. She's dead and she doesn't know it. In the end I try to help her to find her real home into the light. I'm not even sure if she made it. Views: 748
An anthology of short stories, Spring Fevers explores tales of relationships in their varied states: love -- requited and unrequited -- friendships discovered and lost, family in its many guises, and the myriad places in between. Individual stories in the anthology will appeal to fans of young adult, literary, and science fiction, as well as other genres.An anthology of short stories, Spring Fevers is an exploration of relationships in their varied states: love -- requited and unrequited -- friendships discovered and lost, family in its many guises, and the myriad places in between. Created by Cat Woods and Matt Sinclair, Spring Fevers arose from their work with the Agent Query Connect online writing community, and while membership in the free site was not necessary for inclusion in the anthology, the ten writers whose stories appear are all members. Authors include MarcyKate Connolly, S.Q. Eries, Robb Grindstaff, J. Lea Lopez, Mindy McGinnis, R.S. Mellette, Yvonne Osborne, Matt Sinclair, A.M. Supinger, and Cat Woods. The debut publication of Elephant’s Bookshelf Press, Spring Fevers was edited by the team of Robb Grindstaff, Matt Sinclair, and Cat Woods, with cover design by Calista Taylor, and book design by R.C. Lewis. A new anthology is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2012. Views: 748
Two teachers…a five-year-old girl…an old envelope. All intricately connected, answering prayers that they don’t realize they’ve been praying…Two teachers…a five-year-old girl…an old envelope. All intricately connected, answering prayers that they don’t realize they’ve been praying…*********************Sheila is determined to follow the call of God on her life. But in her heart of hearts, what she most wants is peace about a tragic situation that tore her family apart several years ago.Then Hank shows up as the new teacher at the school where Sheila works. They are an unlikely match…until one of Sheila’s students disappears without a trace. When Hank volunteers to help to find her, the two become fast friends – and eventually, more.But when Hank discovers that Sheila is hearing the very same call that Hank has rejected, he pulls away. But a mysterious envelope that Hank has forgotten about turns out to be an intricate and shocking connection between both their tragic paths. Will this connection be enough to bring them back together?This is the first book in Emily Josephine’s series, “Texas Hearts.” Here is what Amazon reviewers have to say about it (see full reviews below):“…Growth could be seen and it was not overly preachy. The author did a good job of presenting the way of salvation and obedience to His will. I would recommend this book to my friends.”“…It was an uplifting story that reminds us not to get wrapped up in our failures or our present trial but to take hope that God has a perfect plan for us, that includes using our failures to grow us.”“What a fantastic book….I highly recommend it. This is a book that I would love to see in a movie.”“What a wonderful story. I look forward to reading other books by this author. It shows how important family & forgiveness are in all aspects of our lives.”Grab your copy of this inspirational romance novel (full-length) now. Views: 748
Social science fiction with a sprinkling of humour. Gay to straight or straight to gay? Would you change your sexual orientation if you could? When the scientists gave a large dose of insulin to the mice in their food, a number of the mice began to engage in same-sex sexual activity.Social science fiction with a sprinkling of humour. Gay to straight or straight to gay? The story was that some scientists in Edinburgh had carried out experiments on mice. When the scientists gave a large dose of insulin to the mice in their food, a number of the mice began to engage in same-sex sexual activity. Would you change your sexual orientation if you could? How does sexuality and sexual orientation actually work? These are the questions facing a group of young people living in the North of England. Along the way, they confront issues of sexual role, family breakdown, social isolation and what's going on in John's fridge - you name it. "I find this story a fascinating read, as Mr Reed manages to give his characters a kind of complexity that feels real in many ways." -Hot Sauce Reviews“Despite its short length, Reed presents the reader with a complex, well-realized characters, and interesting questions to think about. It makes a statement about social activism, sexual identity, the role of the media, and the desperation some people feel to be accepted.” - David L. Felts, SFReader"A quick read that makes you laugh as much as it makes you think. " - A BookLikes reviewer"What an odd, short, minimalist thought piece. I enjoyed it." - A Goodreads Reviewer"I have never read a story quite like this. Often authors don't dive into touchy subjects like this one, but Michael Reed did an excellent job!" - A Goodreads Reviewer"This book brought a lot of questions to mind." - A BookLikes reviewer Views: 746
Alyson Reid fled from home at the age of seventeen, surviving off of the wealthy by stealing their identities and draining their bank accounts. After a banking executive is murdered, she inadvertently takes on his wife's identity, and draws the attention of the police and the bank's internal investigation staff.Alyson Reid fled from home at the age of seventeen, and has survived off of the wealthy by stealing their identities, and drying out their bank accounts. After a banking executive is murdered, she inadvertently takes on his wife's identity, and draws the attention of the police and the bank's internal investigation staff.A Ballad of Wayward Spectres: Day 1 is the first volume of a four part serial from William Hill. Views: 745
The New York Times Book Review called Neal Stephenson's most recent novel "electrifying" and "hilarious". but if you want to know Stephenson was doing twenty years before he wrote the epic Cryptonomicon, it's back-to-school time. Back to The Big U, that is, a hilarious send-up of American college life starring after years our of print, The Big U is required reading for anyone interested in the early work of this singular writer. Views: 745
Derik's a werewolf with alpha issues--and a body to die for. Sara is the personification of unspeakable evil--and smells like roses. Now if they could just stop drooling over each other long enough to save the world. Werewolf Derik Gardner must save the world by destroying the reincarnation of history's most wicked sorceress. Unfortunately, the beautiful but ditzy Sara Gunn hasn't a clue that she's the epitome of pure evil. To make matters worse, Derik's falling in love with her. Views: 745
In the Bible, the Israelites completed their journey into the Promised Land by crossing the Jordan River at Gilgal. Now Jason Matthews is on his own journey, struggling to understand the complex series of events in his life as God’s plan to fulfill a particular purpose -- to lead him to his own Promised Land. This is the uplifting story about one man’s journey to complete his Gilgal passage.Senserial offers e-books that can be read in an exciting series style, with an episode being released every week. This way, much like a favourite TV series, readers can have something to look forward to weekly.While all of Senserial’s e-books can be downloaded in full and read in the traditional style, readers who want something extraordinary can opt to read the books with impressive graphics and a musical score to enhance their reading experience. This helps readers further immerse themselves into the colorful worlds portrayed in each series. This is an especially excellent feature to use during storytelling with kids, or simply anytime you want to liven up your reading time. Description:Candace was born into a world of magic and secrets. As a shifter, she has trained all her life to be a guardian to protect a higher class of the Dragmon Order. When the day of her 16th birthday approaches, a sudden attack occurs and she wakes up in the hospital with no memory of who she was. She starts an entirely new life in a new home and a new school. Things are going great for her, even gaining the interests of a boy that she really likes. However, when her past begins to sneak up on her, she must decide whether she is willing to sacrifice everything for something she doesn’t even remember believing in. Views: 745
Do you enjoy flash fiction? Here is a unique collection of three exciting fable stories that are made to be a fun experience for action-adventure and humor. Each story is more exciting than the last, as it tells an inspiring narrative that is affordable for the value price and can be download on the go from Smashwords.com.There comes a time when a person must stand for his or her beliefs to make their dreams come true, but sadly Maxwell is not the kind of person who doesn’t believe in faith or destiny. He believes dreams are nothing but dreams and a person should only try to do the minimum and not the maximum, as dreams are nothing but dreams. But one day, Maxwell is visited by a Guardian Angel who tells him that the Grimm Reaper of Death is coming to claim his life. Maxwell must decide and choose his faith rather live or die. Along with that, there are two other stories such as The Toys In The Bedroom and Rachel & Fred The Great Escape. Overall, these stories are design to be fun and enjoyable for kids of all ages. Views: 745
An ancient, dormant evil returns to haunt the spectrum. Threatening everything. And as chaos stirs, Ion, a young man with a scarred past must put away his inner woes and give himself to a greater cause ... and confront the demons of his past along the way.CRANSOF, STAR CLUSTER 24:A top secret techno facility falls prey to a sudden terrorist attack. But the attackers are no ordinary ones.The spectrum’s worst fear has been realised: this is the return of its most ancient, deadly threat … a threat that has lain suppressed for millennia. The return of the ones they call as mystics.FARNOR, THE OUTER SPECTRUM:Elderly master Mantra feels a sudden disturbance within him. One that signals towards a grave threat ahead for their entire realm… SACROGON, STAR CLUSTER 32:For two years now, Ion has lived a reclusive existence, keeping to himself … carrying the scars of a greatly dark past. But now, as chaos begins to stir in the spectrum, Ion’s life twists overnight, and he is thrust into a perilous new world. A world where good and evil clash with catastrophic proportions … while the fate of the entire realm hangs in the balance.As his life changes overnight in the face of this grave new threat, Ion must muster the courage to put away his inner woes and give himself over to a greater cause … and confront the demons of his past along the way. Views: 744
The final tale in the Tales of Julius Caesar series of stories. Caesar has journeyed to Egypt where he meets Cleopatra. The story continues until the end of Caesar's life.The final tale in the Tales of Julius Caesar series of stories. Caesar has journeyed to Egypt where he meets Cleopatra after his defeat of Pompey the Great in the civil war. Caesar marries Cleopatra and has a son, Caesarion, with her. The story continues until the end of Caesar's life, where he is stabbed by members of the Senate in Rome on March 15th, 47 B.C. Views: 744
