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Eighteen-year-old Lila makes attempts to lose her viginity in a country that has legalized rape.

"Sometimes being a girl sucks. A lot. Take it from Ashley Rickards, star of the internationally popular MTV show Awkward., who used to be a little awkward herself. She's been picked on and bullied, binged and purged, financially cut off and lived to tell the tale. But it wasn't easy. Throughout the whole process, she felt alone, scared, confused and sorta hungry. Sound familiar? Well, relax. Ashley is here to share all kinds of stories, advice, and...

A Colossal Cheat Sheet for Your Post-College Years, answering all the needs of the modern woman-from mastering money to placating overly anxious parents, from social media etiquette to the pleasure and pain of dating (and why it's not a cliché to love yourself first). A perfect combination of tried-and-true advice and been-there tips, it's a one-stop resource that includes how to clean up your digital reputation, info on finding an apartment you...

"Una historia para reír, llorar y reconciliarse con la vida. Sin nada que perder y todo por ganar, Rita Racons emprende el que será el viaje de su vida. Animada por su abuela, decide coger un avión y trasladarse a Estados Unidos para trabajar como au-pair y aprender inglés. El azar la llevará a la casa de los Bookland, en Atlanta, donde cuidará de los tres hijos de la familia durante un año entero. Los Bookland lo son todo menos la típica...

Society matron Norma Carlisle volunteers to accompany future Jazz Age star and free spirit Louise Brooks for a summer in New York. But why does she want to go? It's a story full of surprises, about who these women really are, and who they eventually become.

"A guide for girls of color looking to find their voice and claim space as they prepare for high school, college, and their careers"--Provided by publisher. When you're a girl of color, figuring out how to find your voice-- and make sure everyone around you can hear it-- is essential. Harts walks you through her own successes, and the missteps that helped her grow. She offers practical advice on choosing friends, finding mentors, and setting boundaries...

A young woman battles indecisiveness as she traverses the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path.

"From Internet sensation Anna Akana comes a candid and poignant collection of essays about love, loss, and chasing adulthood. In 2007, Anna Akana lost her teen sister, Kristina, to suicide. In the months that followed, she realized that the one thing helping her process her grief and begin to heal was comedy. So she began making YouTube videos as a form of creative expression and as a way to connect with others. Ten years later, Anna has more than...