Zest Books ™ imprint: 41 books
Zoo Station
The Story of Christiane F.
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2019
This incredible autobiography of Christiane F. provides a vivid portrait of teen friendship, drug abuse, and alienation in and around Berlin's notorious Zoo Station. Christiane's rapid descent into heroin abuse and prostitution is shocking, but the boredom, longing for acceptance, thrilling risks,...
The End
50 Apocalyptic Visions From Pop Culture That You Should Know About...Before It's Too Late
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2019
People have been making predictions about how and when the world is going to end for ages. The End is a fun pop culture read about the top 50 movies, books, songs, and artworks—from the movie Shaun of the Dead to the song *It's the End of the World as We Know It—*about the apocalypse. Each item...
Super Pop!
Pop Culture Top Ten Lists to Help You Win at Trivia, Survive in the Wild, and Make It Through the Holidays
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2019
Super Pop! offers a maximum-pleasure, minimum-effort way to become smarter, happier, and more likely to survive your next family function (or a shark attack). This hilarious and wide-ranging guide sorts nearly 500 different bestsellers, blockbusters, and underappreciated gems into quirky top ten lists,...
Alice + Freda Forever
A Murder in Memphis
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2019
In 1892, America was obsessed with a teenage murderess, but it wasn't her crime that shocked the nation—it was her motivation. Nineteen-year-old Alice Mitchell had planned to pass as a man in order to marry her seventeen-year-old fiancée Freda Ward, but when their love letters were discovered,...
Mug It!
Easy & Delicious Meals for One
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2019
Dinner for one can be a lonely, tasteless prospect. But when dinner (or lunch, breakfast, or a snack, for that matter) is made in a mug, it suddenly becomes a whole lot more fun. From blueberry muffins and quiches to mac 'n cheese and chocolate peanut butter cake, Mug It! contains 60 simple, delicious,...
Fashion 101
A Crash Course in Clothing
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2019
We spend hours shopping and dressing, but do we think about what we're wearing? What's the style of your shirt called? Who made your baby-doll nightie famous?
There is a story behind every piece of clothing and with Fashion 101 you'll learn: Where did the miniskirt come from? Why has the military...
Start It Up
The Complete Teen Business Guide to Turning Your Passions Into Pay
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2019
Do you have a passion you want to turn into pay? Looking for a way to make some extra cash in high school? Start It Up shows teens how to turn their hobbies and talents into full-fledged businesses. Inside you'll find comprehensive and fun information on how to know what is the best business for you,...
by Erin Whitehead, Jennipher Walters
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2019
Whether you’re the MVP of your basketball team, an occasional jogger, or a self-acknowledged couch potato, A Girl's Guide to Fitting in Fitness has practical advice that you can really use. The book shows how easy it is to wake up earlier and sharper (using yoga and relaxation techniques), eat healthier...
How Not to Be a Dick
An Everyday Etiquette Guide
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2019
On the one hand, nobody wants to be a dick. On the other hand, dicks are everywhere! They cut in line, talk behind our backs, recline into our seats, and even have the power to morph into trolls online. Their powers are impressive, but with a little foresight and thoughtfulness, we can take a stand...
Girls Against Girls
Why We Are Mean to Each Other and How We Can Change
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2019
Girls Against Girls is a must-read for today's strong, smart, and capable generation of young women. Now, more than ever, young women need to stand together and not tear each other down, and this book provides guidance on how to break the cycle. This informative read includes real scientific theories...
Regine's Book
A Teen Girl's Last Words
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2019
Regine’s blog about living with Leukemia gained a huge following, and eventually became this book. She writes openly about emotional and physical aspects of her 15-month struggle to recover, and explains how her disease impacts her life. In the course of her illness, Regine has photography exhibits,...
Don't Sit On the Baby!
The Ultimate Guide to Sane, Skilled, and Safe Babysitting
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2019
Babysitting is one of the most popular part-time jobs for teens, but caring for kids is no easy feat. Offering a ton of useful tips, this funny, modern no-nonsense guide covers all the basics any babysitting hopeful needs to know, and much more.
Includes:
-What to expect from kids age 0 to 10
-Tips...
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Secret Societies, Sects, and Cults — Exposed!
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2019
Throughout human history, people have banded together to pass on traditions, climb the social ladder, and often just have a good time. And sometimes, keeping other people out is part of the fun. (Every hot club needs a velvet rope, after all.) But some of these groups have proved so exclusive and...
Undecided
Navigating Life and Learning After High School
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2019
For high school students all over the country, figuring out what to do after graduation is a major question. For many, the logical answer is continuing their education, whether in a training program, a community college, or a four-year university. But no matter what the path, the preparation can be...