Popular Boys

Avery is a brilliant girl, great at STEM, Coding, literature and living the simple life. Her life gets turned upside down when her Dad loses his job. Now being brilliant might work later on in life. But in High School it does not seem to work with the cool popular kids. It gets worse; she has a crush on the most popular guy in school, Owen Forbes. She can’t help hope he would be her prom date. Owen seems to have his life figured out. He is the Star Hockey Player, has a list of girls waiting and pleading to be his prom date. He has a wealthy best friend Blake. But he wants more, he wants a...

The Boy Scouts: The History and Legacy of the World's Most Popular Youth Organization chronicles the history of the organization, and how it came to be so famous.

Drawing on comprehensive interviews with young men, psychologists, academics, and experts in the field, Boys & Sex dissects so-called locker room talk; how the word "hilarious" robs boys of empathy; pornography as the new sex education; boys’ understanding of hookup culture and consent; and their experience as both victims and perpetrators of sexual violence. By surfacing young men’s experience in all its complexity, Orenstein is able to unravel the hidden truths, hard lessons, and important realities of young male sexuality in today’s world.

With remembrances from J. K. Rowling's editors, agents, publicists, fans, and Rowling herself, Melissa Anelli takes us on a personal journey through every aspect of the Harry Potter phenomenon - from his very first spell to his lasting impact on the way we live and dream.

Cam likes me. He’s asked me on a date. It’s kind of unbelievable. He could have any girl he wants, yet his eyes landed on me. Can this be real? Do I go for it?

Harry Potter has provided a portal to the wizarding world for millions of listeners, but an examination of Harry, his friends, and his enemies will take us on yet another journey: through the psyche of the muggle (and wizard!) mind. In The Psychology of Harry Potter, leading psychologists delve into the ultimate Chamber of Secrets, analyzing human mind and motivation by examining the themes and characters that make the Harry Potter books the best-selling fantasy series of all time.

One of the greatest gifts of life is bringing a new life into this world. We put so much thought into babyproofing the home and making sure we have the safest and most comfortable car seat. So if we put that much thought into the things that stick around for only a few months, then why not put that much more thought into a name? What you name your handsome little boy will stick around for your child's life and will be heard each and every day.

Two real-life stories. One stunning twist. Meet Jake, a studious freshman weighing how far to go to find a brotherhood that will introduce him to lifelong friends and help conquer his social awkwardness; and Oliver, a hardworking chapter president trying to keep his misunderstood fraternity out of trouble despite multiple run-ins with the police. Their year-in-the-life stories help explain why students are joining fraternities in record numbers despite scandalous headlines.

A vital and sweeping examination of today's "boy crisis", demonstrating the ways in which we raise boys into a culture of toxic masculinity and offering solutions that can liberate us all. Whether they're being urged to "man up" or warned that "boys don't cry", young men are subjected to damaging messages about manliness: They must muzzle their emotions and never show weakness, dominate girls and compete with one another. Boys: What It Means to Become a Man examines how these toxic rules can hinder boys' emotional and social development.

In this new and expanded edition of Nelson George's classic cultural study, contemporary Black culture is chronicled through essays on music, film, sports, publishing, politics, and city life, both uptown and down. Buppies enter nearly every arena of the Black urban USA: roisterous rappers and legendary hoopsters, streetwise hustlers and influential filmmakers, unsung musicians and drug dealers at work.

The Weekly World News team uncovers the definitive and faux-tastic story of Bat Boy, from his hardscrabble origins in the caves of West Virginia to his global influence in the 21st century. Going Mutant reveals how Bat Boy has heeded a call to service that has embarrassed less forthcoming mutants.

After a bet with his friends, billionaire Dane has to live off his lowest paid employee’s salary for a month. That just happens to be dolphin trainer Emmy — and he wants more than just her help, he wants her! Magnetic Dane Wilder dates beautiful, brilliant, and vivacious ladies––lots of them. Down-to-earth Emmy Scott is too smart to fall for her womanizing billionaire boss. When Emmy’s favorite dolphin spits in Dane's face, the woman is even more confident in her decision to steer clear of the wealthy and powerful man. That is, until he makes her an offer she can’t refuse. When ...

Of all the white American pop music groups that hit the charts before the Beatles, only the Beach Boys continued to thrive throughout the British Invasion to survive into the 1970s and beyond. The Beach Boys helped define both sides of the era we broadly call the sixties, split between their early surf, car, and summer pop and their later hippie, counterculture, and ambitious rock.

With their fearless crime-fighting, good manners, and manly fashion sense, the Hardly boys are the pride of Feyport, Illinois. In A Ghost in the Closet, dark-haired, muscular Frank and his lovable kid brother, Joe, return from a gay trip to Europe to find that their parents - world-famous detective Fennel P. Hardly and his wife, Mrs. Hardly - have been kidnapped! Even worse, so have six poodles from the Lake Merrimen Dog Show! Pals Nancy Clue, Cherry Aimless, R.N., and Police Detective Jackie Jones help the Hardly boys track down the criminals.

Looking for a steamy romance series that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Dive into The Davis Twins Saga with Taking Chances and Making Choices. In Taking Chances, the first book in this exciting series, divorced Abby finally discovered true love when she met dreamy Seth. Her life seemed to be on track, but Seth’s twin brother, Sam, had other ideas. In the second book, Making Choices, Abby is faced with the impossible decision of choosing between the Davis twins. Will she be able to resolve this love triangle and mend the relationship between the brothers she cares about? You ...

"Kristina Mitchell's romance about imperfect people is spot-on. Mitchell hits all the right (realistic) notes with a straightforward prose style that's poetic in its simplicity. Great dialog, plot turns, and a heartfelt ending make this a winner." --Author Brian Kaufman (Sins in Blue) Harper never believed in love. After a string of failed relationships, she had given up on finding her happily ever after. But when she meets Jaxon, everything changes. Jaxon is everything Harper never knew she wanted - handsome, charming, and with a heart of gold. From the moment they meet, there's an ...

Cathal Kelly grew up in the '70s and '80s, decades when dressing like Michael Jackson seemed like a good idea and The Beachcombers - "an adventure show about logging" - seemed to make sense. But apart from fashion missteps and baffling TV plot lines, Kelly's youth was a time of wonder, obsession, and discovery. Navigating an often fraught family life, Kelly sought refuge in books, music, movies, games, and at least one backyard hole.

Figuring out the perfect name for your baby can be exciting, but also overwhelming at times. There are so many options! If you listen to this audiobook, it's because you don't know where to start, or have already started and don't know where to go. You are not alone!