Misunderstood and overmedicated, twelve-year-old Lilith Bloom finds the prospect of a grand family reunion decidedly dull... That is, until she discovers that the rose garden surrounding her grandfather's Berlin mansion is, well, completely and utterly carnivorous. Armed with Panther, her talking pet whippet, and the help of the mute boy next door, Lilith must unravel the secrets behind the mysterious estate, all while her family remains gloriously unaware that they are about to be devoured.

Growing up in white-bread Omaha, Nebraska, Rachel Shukert was one of thirty-seven students (circa 1990) in Nebraska’s only Jewish elementary school. She spent her days dreaming of a fantasy Aryan boyfriend named Chris McPresbyterian, a tall blond god whose family spoke softly in public and did not inquire after his bowel movements. She spent her nights frantically plastering her bedroom with pictures of intimidating co-religionists such as Henry Kissinger and Bette Midler, hoping to repel the Gestapo officers she was certain were lurking behind the drywall. Even back then, Rachel knew she was destined for greatness. After winning the Omaha Metropolitan Area Theater Arts Guild Award for Best Youth Actress–and imagining herself as the biggest talent to come out of Nebraska since Montgomery Clift–Rachel finally arrives in Manhattan. Intent on making her mark in the glittering world of Show Biz, she isthwarted at every turn by episodes of anorexia, verbally abusive sock puppets, and a certain terrorist attack you may have heard of. She nevertheless soldiers on, as her people have done from time immemorial. In this hilarious, mordant, and moving memoir, Rachel Shukert tackles topics as diverse and weighty as life, death, love, Jewish paranoia, and errant feminine hygiene products with a fresh and irresistible mixture of humor, brains, and candor, proving that having no shame can sometimes be a very good thing indeed.

What is new about how teenagers communicate through services such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram? Do social media affect the quality of teens' lives? In this eye-opening book, youth culture and technology expert danah boyd uncovers some of the major myths regarding teens' use of social media. She explores tropes about identity, privacy, safety, danger, and bullying. Ultimately, boyd argues that society fails young people when paternalism and protectionism hinder teenagers' ability to become informed, thoughtful, and engaged citizens through their online interactions. Yet despite an environment of rampant fear-mongering, boyd finds that teens often find ways to engage and to develop a sense of identity. Boyd's conclusions are essential reading not only for parents, teachers, and others who work with teens but also for anyone interested in the impact of emerging technologies on society, culture, and commerce in years to come. Offering insights gleaned from more than a decade of original fieldwork interviewing teenagers across the United States, boyd concludes reassuringly that the kids are all right. At the same time, she acknowledges that coming to terms with life in a networked era is not easy or obvious. In a technologically mediated world, life is bound to be complicated.

Months have past since the beginning of the Apocalypse. Not many have survived the first day or the first hour, but those who have are hidden the dark trying not to get devoured by hideous creatures of the world! Go into the eyes of a girl named Kelly. She's swift, strong and knows how to outsmart anyone! I wonder what troubles awaits her?

Join Casper and his adventure to travel around the world. Read as he makes new friends, cross dangerous paths, and discover new places where nobody has ever visited before!

Why do we exist? Enjoy my thoughts that seem to devour my brain at 2 in the morning.

a strong 17 year old girl victim of a bully met a weak 18 year old boy with suicidal thoughts . Their lives changed when they met . Warning - mature content Contains - suicide - sexual - cussing

A brokenhearted girl named Karen walks alone at night to get some things off her mind. During her walk, she encounters and rescues a mythical-looking creature who turns out to be Nyx, the Greek goddess of Nightfall. In return for the rescue, Nyx offers to grant her one wish; but in exchange that Karen will have to offer her own body as a fighting vessel, much without Karen's knowledge. Since then, Karen attempts to balance her own personal life along with subduing the evils that infiltrate the earth's surface. Karen soon becomes more closer with the goddess as she hears more about Nyx's heritage and past and later learns that there is a bigger threat that has still yet to come.

In Sylvie Yang's world, she was always under home surveillance because of her father directing his Special Forces Unit overseas. And as his job began taking over most of Sylvie's childhood, she is soon forced to live in solitude from the rest of the world. Without the presence of her father by her side, she feels more alone than ever; that is, until she was introduced to the eye-catching Tristan. Eventually known as a playmate and big brother figure to Sylvie, Tristan was assigned by Sylvie's father to keep her company while he was away. Since then, they did almost everything together as time flew by. From playing catch in the living room to painting on the living room walls, you name it, they did it together. But soon the good times eventually cease to exist after a tragic accident threatens to damage the ideal life she once had. 8 years later, a few unexpected (and surprisingly attractive) faces mysteriously show up at her school. And despite her unusual encounters with them, she soon finds out that that she is to finish the work that her father had sought out to do years ago. Shocked by the message, will she be able to take the position of the job that greatly strained both her and her father's relationship? Or will she stay back, knowing that millions of lives could be in danger?