Author: Pete Yoder
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781084199248
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
An anthology of True Crime detailing the exploits of murderous women, young and old. This anthology is headlined by "The Prom Mom". If ever there was a case where the facts tell just a fraction of the story, then it is the one of Melissa Drexler.The bare details -teenage woman attends the school prom, gives birth to a baby, murders it, and returns to the dance floor - suggest a woman of such callousness that she should still be incarcerated twenty years after her crime. But there is so much more to this story than the tip of the iceberg presented above. Below the surface exists a body of deadly details that suggest such a crime is deserving of forensic examination, not just of the bloody and tragic evidence that was tried in court, but in a way that might offer us a deeper insight into the reasons why such horrors can occur.
The Prom Mom & Other Stories
Author: Pete Yoder
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781084199248
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
An anthology of True Crime detailing the exploits of murderous women, young and old. This anthology is headlined by "The Prom Mom". If ever there was a case where the facts tell just a fraction of the story, then it is the one of Melissa Drexler.The bare details -teenage woman attends the school prom, gives birth to a baby, murders it, and returns to the dance floor - suggest a woman of such callousness that she should still be incarcerated twenty years after her crime. But there is so much more to this story than the tip of the iceberg presented above. Below the surface exists a body of deadly details that suggest such a crime is deserving of forensic examination, not just of the bloody and tragic evidence that was tried in court, but in a way that might offer us a deeper insight into the reasons why such horrors can occur.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781084199248
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
An anthology of True Crime detailing the exploits of murderous women, young and old. This anthology is headlined by "The Prom Mom". If ever there was a case where the facts tell just a fraction of the story, then it is the one of Melissa Drexler.The bare details -teenage woman attends the school prom, gives birth to a baby, murders it, and returns to the dance floor - suggest a woman of such callousness that she should still be incarcerated twenty years after her crime. But there is so much more to this story than the tip of the iceberg presented above. Below the surface exists a body of deadly details that suggest such a crime is deserving of forensic examination, not just of the bloody and tragic evidence that was tried in court, but in a way that might offer us a deeper insight into the reasons why such horrors can occur.
Prom
Author: Laurie Halse Anderson
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407146378
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Everyone's excited about the prom except Ashley, who couldn't care less. She's too busy worrying about her crazy family and TJ her flaky boyfriend. But when disaster strikes the prom committee, somehow Ashley gets roped into helping save the evening - and finds out a lot about herself too...
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407146378
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Everyone's excited about the prom except Ashley, who couldn't care less. She's too busy worrying about her crazy family and TJ her flaky boyfriend. But when disaster strikes the prom committee, somehow Ashley gets roped into helping save the evening - and finds out a lot about herself too...
Will Work for Prom Dress
Author: Aimee Ferris
Publisher: Egmont USA
ISBN: 1606842404
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Quigley Johnson has, reluctantly, given up the rest of her last year of high school to take part in her best friend Ann's Betterment Plan, which will turn them into the best-dressed, most sought-after, most admired girls at their senior formal. Because - hey - who doesn't want the perfect prom, complete with a dream dress and a devastatingly handsome date? But the prom costs money - lots of money - and even though the girls could easily have Ann's mom design their dresses (she's only Victoria Parisi, one of the most famous designers in the world), Ann insists that they pay their own way. And that's how Quigley gets stuck making artistic topping masterpieces on frozen pizzas canvases, before becoming a live model for Ms. Parisi's fashion design class, where she meets Zander. He's cute, and cool, and funny, with a killer design sensibility (even if he can't sketch). But is he too good to be true? And what about David, the hot, talented artist at school, who's also kind of a jerk, but won't leave Quigley alone? And Ann - she started the Betterment Plan to improve Quigley and herself, but it seems like it's ripping their friendship to shreds. This road to the prom dream may just end in disaster.
Publisher: Egmont USA
ISBN: 1606842404
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Quigley Johnson has, reluctantly, given up the rest of her last year of high school to take part in her best friend Ann's Betterment Plan, which will turn them into the best-dressed, most sought-after, most admired girls at their senior formal. Because - hey - who doesn't want the perfect prom, complete with a dream dress and a devastatingly handsome date? But the prom costs money - lots of money - and even though the girls could easily have Ann's mom design their dresses (she's only Victoria Parisi, one of the most famous designers in the world), Ann insists that they pay their own way. And that's how Quigley gets stuck making artistic topping masterpieces on frozen pizzas canvases, before becoming a live model for Ms. Parisi's fashion design class, where she meets Zander. He's cute, and cool, and funny, with a killer design sensibility (even if he can't sketch). But is he too good to be true? And what about David, the hot, talented artist at school, who's also kind of a jerk, but won't leave Quigley alone? And Ann - she started the Betterment Plan to improve Quigley and herself, but it seems like it's ripping their friendship to shreds. This road to the prom dream may just end in disaster.
Beyond Jet-Lag
Author: Concha Alborg
Publisher: Ediciones Nuevo Espacio
ISBN: 9781930879249
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Publisher: Ediciones Nuevo Espacio
ISBN: 9781930879249
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The Prom
Author: Saundra Mitchell
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1984837540
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Based on the musical that inspired the Netflix film starring Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Kerry Washington, Keegan-Michael Key, James Corden, Andrew Rannells, and Ariana DeBose! Emma Nolan and Alyssa Greene share the same goal: debut as a couple at their senior prom. Only a few things stand in their way—okay, maybe more than a few. For one, Alyssa hasn’t come out yet. It’s not that she doesn’t want to, but with a mother on the PTA who will stop at nothing to prevent same-sex couples from attending prom, it’s not a conversation she’s eager to have—with good reason. Before long, Mrs. Greene has the entire town backing her up, and it’s starting to look as though Emma and Alyssa won’t get their happily-ever-after. Then, out of the blue, two Broadway stars arrive on the scene to fight on the girls’ behalf (and get a little publicity along the way). But when their good intentions fall flat, it’s up to Emma and Alyssa to take matters into their own hands and show their small Indiana town—and the world—that love is love is love. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Based on the musical that inspired the Netflix film starring Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Kerry Washington, Keegan-Michael Key, James Corden, Andrew Rannells, and Ariana DeBose! Emma Nolan and Alyssa Greene share the same goal: debut as a couple at their senior prom. Only a few things stand in their way—okay, maybe more than a few. For one, Alyssa hasn’t come out yet. It’s not that she doesn’t want to, but with a mother on the PTA who will stop at nothing to prevent same-sex couples from attending prom, it’s not a conversation she’s eager to have—with good reason. Before long, Mrs. Greene has the entire town backing her up, and it’s starting to look as though Emma and Alyssa won’t get their happily-ever-after. Then, out of the blue, two Broadway stars arrive on the scene to fight on the girls’ behalf (and get a little publicity along the way). But when their good intentions fall flat, it’s up to Emma and Alyssa to take matters into their own hands and show their small Indiana town—and the world—that love is love is love.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1984837540
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Based on the musical that inspired the Netflix film starring Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Kerry Washington, Keegan-Michael Key, James Corden, Andrew Rannells, and Ariana DeBose! Emma Nolan and Alyssa Greene share the same goal: debut as a couple at their senior prom. Only a few things stand in their way—okay, maybe more than a few. For one, Alyssa hasn’t come out yet. It’s not that she doesn’t want to, but with a mother on the PTA who will stop at nothing to prevent same-sex couples from attending prom, it’s not a conversation she’s eager to have—with good reason. Before long, Mrs. Greene has the entire town backing her up, and it’s starting to look as though Emma and Alyssa won’t get their happily-ever-after. Then, out of the blue, two Broadway stars arrive on the scene to fight on the girls’ behalf (and get a little publicity along the way). But when their good intentions fall flat, it’s up to Emma and Alyssa to take matters into their own hands and show their small Indiana town—and the world—that love is love is love. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Based on the musical that inspired the Netflix film starring Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Kerry Washington, Keegan-Michael Key, James Corden, Andrew Rannells, and Ariana DeBose! Emma Nolan and Alyssa Greene share the same goal: debut as a couple at their senior prom. Only a few things stand in their way—okay, maybe more than a few. For one, Alyssa hasn’t come out yet. It’s not that she doesn’t want to, but with a mother on the PTA who will stop at nothing to prevent same-sex couples from attending prom, it’s not a conversation she’s eager to have—with good reason. Before long, Mrs. Greene has the entire town backing her up, and it’s starting to look as though Emma and Alyssa won’t get their happily-ever-after. Then, out of the blue, two Broadway stars arrive on the scene to fight on the girls’ behalf (and get a little publicity along the way). But when their good intentions fall flat, it’s up to Emma and Alyssa to take matters into their own hands and show their small Indiana town—and the world—that love is love is love.
The Prom Queen (Life at Kingston High Book #3)
Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441240667
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Megan Bernard would sell her soul to be prom queen. Okay, maybe not her soul. But her popular older sister Bethany was prom queen three years ago, and Megan is certain that the only thing that would make her truly happy would be to attain the same honor. Her mom thinks it would be pretty cool too. But when Megan decides she'll do whatever it takes to take home the crown, life gets decidedly complicated. Maybe "celebrity" isn't all it's cracked up to be after all. Teen favorite Melody Carlson is back for one more Kingston High saga, tackling what happens when we become obsessed with position, popularity, and the lure of celebrity.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441240667
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Megan Bernard would sell her soul to be prom queen. Okay, maybe not her soul. But her popular older sister Bethany was prom queen three years ago, and Megan is certain that the only thing that would make her truly happy would be to attain the same honor. Her mom thinks it would be pretty cool too. But when Megan decides she'll do whatever it takes to take home the crown, life gets decidedly complicated. Maybe "celebrity" isn't all it's cracked up to be after all. Teen favorite Melody Carlson is back for one more Kingston High saga, tackling what happens when we become obsessed with position, popularity, and the lure of celebrity.
Modeste Mignon, The lily of the valley, and other stories
Author: Honoré de Balzac
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 852
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 852
Book Description
21 Proms
Author: David Levithan
Publisher: Scholastic Fiction
ISBN: 140715947X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Sometimes the night of your dreams can be a total nightmare. Here, 21 of the funniest, most imaginative writers today create their own kind of prom stories. Some are triumphs. Some are disasters. But each one is a night you'll never forget.
Publisher: Scholastic Fiction
ISBN: 140715947X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Sometimes the night of your dreams can be a total nightmare. Here, 21 of the funniest, most imaginative writers today create their own kind of prom stories. Some are triumphs. Some are disasters. But each one is a night you'll never forget.
The Visitor's Humor and Other Stories
Author: Jerome Johnson
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 198225291X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
The settings for a lot of Jerome Johnson stories seem to take place on a gravel side road somewhere. They are absurd, comical, creative and just to the left of surreal.
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 198225291X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
The settings for a lot of Jerome Johnson stories seem to take place on a gravel side road somewhere. They are absurd, comical, creative and just to the left of surreal.
Mothers who Kill Their Children
Author: Cheryl L. Meyer
Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 0814756433
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
An inside look into patterns and potential prevention plans for one of the most hotly sensationalized crimes A special kind of horror is reserved for mothers who kill their children. Cases such as those of Susan Smith, who drowned her two young sons by driving her car into a lake, and Melissa Drexler, who disposed of her newborn baby in a restroom at her prom, become media sensations. Unfortunately, in addition to these high-profile cases, hundreds of mothers kill their children in the United States each year. The question most often asked is, why? What would drive a mother to kill her own child? Those who work with such cases, whether in clinical psychology, social services, law enforcement or academia, often lack basic understandings about the types of circumstances and patterns which might lead to these tragic deaths, and the social constructions of motherhood which may affect women's actions. These mothers oftentimes defy the myths and media exploitation of them as evil, insane, or lacking moral principles, and they are not a homogenous group. In obvious ways, intervention strategies should differ for a teenager who denies her pregnancy and then kills her newborn and a mother who kills her two toddlers out of mental illness or to further a relationship. A typology is needed to help us to understand the different cases that commonly occur and the patterns they follow in order to make possible more effective prevention plans. Mothers Who Kill Their Children draws on extensive research to identify clear patterns among the cases of women who kill their children, shedding light on why some women commit these acts. The characteristics the authors establish will be helpful in creating more meaningful policies, more targeted intervention strategies, and more knowledgeable evaluations of these cases when they arise.
Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 0814756433
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
An inside look into patterns and potential prevention plans for one of the most hotly sensationalized crimes A special kind of horror is reserved for mothers who kill their children. Cases such as those of Susan Smith, who drowned her two young sons by driving her car into a lake, and Melissa Drexler, who disposed of her newborn baby in a restroom at her prom, become media sensations. Unfortunately, in addition to these high-profile cases, hundreds of mothers kill their children in the United States each year. The question most often asked is, why? What would drive a mother to kill her own child? Those who work with such cases, whether in clinical psychology, social services, law enforcement or academia, often lack basic understandings about the types of circumstances and patterns which might lead to these tragic deaths, and the social constructions of motherhood which may affect women's actions. These mothers oftentimes defy the myths and media exploitation of them as evil, insane, or lacking moral principles, and they are not a homogenous group. In obvious ways, intervention strategies should differ for a teenager who denies her pregnancy and then kills her newborn and a mother who kills her two toddlers out of mental illness or to further a relationship. A typology is needed to help us to understand the different cases that commonly occur and the patterns they follow in order to make possible more effective prevention plans. Mothers Who Kill Their Children draws on extensive research to identify clear patterns among the cases of women who kill their children, shedding light on why some women commit these acts. The characteristics the authors establish will be helpful in creating more meaningful policies, more targeted intervention strategies, and more knowledgeable evaluations of these cases when they arise.