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What's the Big Secret : Talking about Sex with Girls and Boys |
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Using straight text as well as cartoons including dialogue balloons, this "chatty yet frank" book, according to PW, "will put young readers--and their parents--totally at ease." Ages 4-8. (Apr.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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PreSchool-Grade 3?How can you tell a boy from a girl? What are the proper terms for genitalia? How do you make a baby? Where does a belly button come from? The Browns answer these and similar questions in an honest, but superficial way that will satisfy some youngsters, but leave others with many questions unanswered. Overly detailed for younger children and too incomplete for those nearing puberty, this information will be most useful as a bridge between books meant for preschoolers describing birth and... |
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Boys and Girls Learn Differently! |
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Educator and author Gurian (The Wonder of Boys) and his co-writers argue that from preschool to high school, brain differences between the sexes call for different teaching strategies. While it's widely accepted that, in general, boys do better in math and girls in language, the authors claim that, until recently, society has taken the politically correct but scientifically inaccurate classroom view that children of both genders learn best in an "androgynous classroom." Presenting a detailed picture of boys' and girls' neurological, chemical and hormonal disparities, the authors explain how those differences affect learning. Although Gurian et al. address the problems of both genders, they focus on boys, contending that they are more difficult to teach and have more learning and discipline problems. The female... |
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Supersex |
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An unequaled sex guide that's packed with erotic advice for every man and woman who want super sex. A super-hot sex manual for a new generation, Supersex is a stylish, witty, and cutting-edge look at sex in the new millennium. From the internationally best-selling author Tracey Cox, this beautifully illustrated guide highlights the author's unique ability to write about sex in an honest and entertaining way. From the basics of the male and female anatomy to hard-hitting information on sexual techniques, this book covers-and uncovers-it all.
About the Author
Tracey Cox is an internationally acclaimed sex expert and author of the best selling Hot Sex and Hot Relationships.
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What's the Big Deal : Why God Cares about Sex |
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Stan L. Jones |
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A GIFT TO BE SHARED-GOD'S WAY. You know what sex is. You've heard other kids joking about it, and maybe you've seen actors talking about it on TV. But you probably still have some questions, and that's great-because What's the Big Deal? was written to help kids like you, ages 8-11, find the answers you need. What's the Big Deal? explains the basic facts about sex and such related issues as: 1) Why God made adults so that they want to have sex; 2) Why God designed sex to be shared only within marriage; 3) What God actually says about sex in the Bible; 4) The amazing changes ahead of you during puberty; and 5) How to respond when you feel sexual pressure from peers, TV shows, movies, and magazines. Your parents will read this book with you or discuss it with you as you read it on your own. They'll answer any... |
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An Underground Education |
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Richard Zacks |
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Forget the history you were taught in school; Richard Zacks's version is crueler and funnier than anything you might have learned in seventh-grade civics--and much more of a gross-out, too. Described on the book jacket as an "autodidact extraordinaire," Zacks is also the author of History Laid Bare, making him something of an expert guide through history's back alleys and side streets. There's no fact too seamy or perverse for Zacks to drag out into the light of day, from matters scatological and sexual to some of history's most truly bizarre episodes. Curious about ancient nose-blowing etiquette? What about the sexual proclivities of Catherine the Great? Throughout chapters such as "The Evolution of Underwear" and "Dentistry Before Novocaine," Zacks proves a tireless debunker of popular... |
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The Little Bit Naughty Book of Sex Positions |
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Bored with the missionary position and in need of inspiration? From Reverse Rodeo, Stairway to Heaven, and Tie-me-up Tango to Flower Press, The Scissors, and Lapdance - The Little Bit Naughty Book of Sex Positions shows couples how to spice up their sex life and be more adventurous in the bedroom (and kitchen, and bathroom). Readers can flip the book open to any double-page spread and discover a hot new position. Each one is clearly pictured and fully explained with details on how to do it, why it is so enjoyable, and how to master its physical challenges. Each spread also offers a special tip on how to further heighten the pleasure by spicing things up with sexy outfits, toys, oils, lubes, and naughty fun. Fully illustrated with 50 tastefully explicit color photos, this is a classy, exciting, and erotic guide that... |
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Gossip Girl #9: Only In Your Dreams : A Gossip Girl Novel (Gossip Girl) |
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Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where the girls are dazzling, the guys are gorgeous, and the summer heat is the perfect excuse to throw a fabulous roof-deck pool party. As if we need a reason! It's our last summer together before heading off to college, and things are sizzling - no, it's not just the weather. Despite that steamy kiss on graduation night, Blair, Serena, and Nate have gone their separate ways...though not for long. Blair is off to London with her English Lord boyfriend, Serena's about to become a movie star - as if she wasn't a star already! - and Nate's rolling up his well-worn khakis and heading to the Hamptons. Back in New York, Dan and Vanessa are rekindling their love. Fiery! Watch out, this summer is going to be hotter than ever.
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Asking About Sex and Growing Up: A Question-and-Answer Book for Boys and Girls |
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Joanna Cole |
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Today's children hear about sex all the time-on television, in the movies, and from their friends. But what they hear and see does not always give a healthy or even an accurate view of sexuality. This unique book, the only one of its kind for preteens, uses a question-and-answer format to offer straightforward information on a wide variety of subjects that often concern and mystify young people.
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Uses a question-and-answer format to present sex information for preteens.
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Drive Him Wild |
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Graham Masterton |
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Where Willy Went |
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Nicholas Allan |
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PreSchool-Grade 2–Willy is not good at math but excels at swimming. He and his nemesis, Butch, practice every day for the Great Swimming Race. Finally, armed with goggles, a number, and two maps, he and 300 million other competitors swim madly for the prize–the egg inside Mrs. Browne. Willy is a sperm. All his practicing pays off and he victoriously burrows into the "lovely and soft" egg, which grows and grows in Mrs. Browne's tummy until it becomes a baby girl. But "Where had little Willy gone? Who knows?" However, when little Edna is old enough to start school, she isn't very good at math but she IS very good at swimming. This breezy and amusing romp may not resolve those pesky questions about reproduction but it certainly lends personality to the process of fertilization. The double-entendre... |
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It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health |
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In this intelligent, amiable and carefully researched book, Harris ( Before You Were Three ) frankly explains the physical, psychological, emotional and social changes that occur during puberty--and the implications of these changes. Taking a conversational, relaxed tone, Harris also discusses such subjects as sexual orientation, sexual reproduction, pregnancy, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases and sexual abuse. The author intentionally and effectively repeats certain crucial information, especially on the subject of the possible consequences of sexual intercourse. Alternately playful and realistic (and occasionally graphic), Emberley's ( Ruby ) watercolor-and-pencil art reinforces Harris's message that bodies come in all sizes, shapes and colors--and that each variation is "perfectly normal." Cartoon... |
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The Minds of Boys : Saving Our Sons From Falling Behind in School and Life |
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Michael Gurian, Kathy Stevens |
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Gurian, author of The Wonder of Boys (1996), and Stevens investigate the "male learning style" that is so often at odds with current educational practices, leaving the mistaken impression that boys are difficult to manage and teach. The authors begin by detailing the crisis faced by boys--lower grades, greater discipline problems, higher dropout rates. They then explore research on the differences between the male and the female brain that account for their differences in conforming to current teaching methods. Throughout the book, Gurian and Stevens offer advice to parents and teachers on how to encourage learning based on the particular strengths of boys, from bursts of attention and physical play with infant boys to appropriate discipline as they grow older to developing a more boy-friendly curriculum at... |
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Facing the Facts: The Truth about Sex and You |
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Stan L. Jones |
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THE REST OF THE STORY-ALL THE REALLY INTERESTING STUFF YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT SEX. More changes occur in your body and brain during puberty than any other time in your life. Puberty marks the beginning of big changes in your relationships with your parents and the opposite sex. It's a wonderful and exhilarating time, because you're finally becoming an adult, but it can be a stressful and overwhelming time, too. If you don't understand what's happening to you, or why, ages 11-14 can be downright scary. Facing the Facts was written to give you all the information you need to understand exactly what's happening to your body during the years ahead-and why God planned it to happen just that way. You'll learn about: 1) The role of puberty in the development of sexuality; 2) How girls' and boys' bodies change, both inside... |
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Sexual Happiness for Women |
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Maurice Yaffe |
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"Thoroughness, plain but uncondescending language, an utter lack of any crankiness or ax grinding, and tasteful and attractive artwork reveal [these guide's] general excellence. "-Booklist
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Sex, Puberty, and All That Stuff: A Guide to Growing Up |
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Jacqui Bailey |
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Grade 5-10 - A wryly humorous approach to the topic, coupled with colorful cartoons, makes this a particularly friendly book. Bailey takes an honest, nonjudgmental tone in the clearly and cleverly written text, busting myths, dispelling confusion, and calming fears for readers whose "world has suddenly got a whole lot weirder," thanks to raging hormones. The coverage is comprehensive, including everything from body image to crushes to STDs. The author continually emphasizes a young person's right to choose not to engage in sexual activities, although no reference to abstinence is specifically included. Teens are encouraged to wait until they are involved in a mature, loving relationship, and not give in to peer pressure. The chapters on relationships are especially insightful, highlighting the differences in... |
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Erotica from Penthouse |
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John Heindenry |
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350 Questions Kids Ask about Sex: Honest Answers for Every Age |
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Questions Kids Ask about Sex is a candid resource full of practical insights and age-appropriate answers to the questions young people are asking about sex. Together, Melissa R. Cox and the Medical Institute for Sexual Health offer the latest information and empowering encouragement parents need to communicate more effectively about sex, self-control, and self-respect. Because sex isn't a four-letter word. It's time to start talking! Questions Kids Ask about Sex offers a traditional approach to sexuality, emphasizing the importance of abstinence until marriage. Approved by educators and parents and kid-tested, this resource will help adults form age-appropriate answers for their child's most bewildering questions about sex. Sex isn't a four-letter word. But your kids will ask questions. This comprehensive guide will... |
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Twilight |
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Stephenie Meyer |
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"Softly he brushed my cheek, then held my face between his marble hands. 'Be very still,' he whispered, as if I wasn't already frozen. Slowly, never moving his eyes from mine, he leaned toward me. Then abruptly, but very gently, he rested his cold cheek against the hollow at the base of my throat." As Shakespeare knew, love burns high when thwarted by obstacles. In Twilight, an exquisite fantasy by Stephenie Meyer, readers discover a pair of lovers who are supremely star-crossed. Bella adores beautiful Edward, and he returns her love. But Edward is having a hard time controlling the blood lust she arouses in him, because--he's a vampire. At any moment, the intensity of their passion could drive him to kill her, and he agonizes over the danger. But, Bella would rather be dead than part from Edward, so she risks... |
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Gender in the Language Classroom |
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Monika Chavez |
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Gender in the Language Classroom is a significant new work in the field of gender research. This text features a number of dedicated researchers that offers a comprehensive discussion of gender in the language classroom. Gender in the Language Classroom is a welcome addition to the McGraw-Hill Second Language Professional Series. It continues the tradition of offering well-investigated topics relevant to both researchers and teachers.
About the Author
Monika Chavez is Associate Professor of German at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she is Supervisor of Second Year German. She received her Ph.D. at the University of Texas at Austin in 1992. Her research interests focus on sociolinguistic and variationist issues in foreign language learning and... |
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Guide to Getting It On!: Includes Dating, Kissing, Love, Sex, Romance, Marriage, Oral Sex, Fellatio, Cunnillingus, Intercourse, Orgasms, Masturbation, Cybersex, the Prostate, |
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Cosmopolitan Magazine, UK, June, 1 2004
In our vast library of sex books, this is by far the most human, enlightening, entertaining read of the lot.
Violet Blue, best-selling sex book author and sex educator, June 1, 2004
The most comprehensive sex guide in the world. I can recommend it to pretty much everyone who owns genitals....
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Dual Attraction |
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Based on an in-depth study of bisexuals in San Francisco conducted by the authors from 1983 to 1988, this clearly written, enlightening report suggests that sexual preference is much less fixed then is generally assumed. Most of the interviewees established a heterosexual identity first, then "added on" same-sex relationships. Few of the subjects were stereotypically bisexual, i.e., equally attracted to both sexes. On the contrary, many frequently changed their mix of same- and opposite-sex partners. The AIDS epidemic, show the authors, had a decisive impact on formerly monogamous bisexuals, with men moving in a heterosexual direction and women in a homosexual direction in an attempt to protect themselves from the virus. The bisexual respondents felt that homosexuals were just as prejudiced and negative toward... |
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It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health |
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In a starred review, PW said, "this intelligent, amiable and carefully researched book... frankly explains the physical, psychological, emotional and social changes that occur during puberty." Emberley's watercolor and pencil art "reinforces [the] message that bodies come in all sizes, shapes and colors-and that each variation is `perfectly normal.' " Ages 10-14. Copyright 1996 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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"It's Perfectly Normal is informative and interesting; reassuring and responsible; warm and charming. I wish every child (and parent) could have a copy." — Penelope Leach, Ph.D., author of YOUR BABY & CHILD
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Schooling Sex |
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James Turner |
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Schooling Sex is the first full history of early modern libertine literature and its reception, from Aretino and Tullia d'Aragona in 16th-century Italy to Pepys, Rochester, and Behn in late 17th-century England. James Turner explores the idea of sexual education, from the simple instructional
dialogue to the advanced experiments of the philosophical libertine, analyzing the hard-core curriculum that defined sexuality centuries before the Marquis de Sade.
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Interviewing in Action : Relationship, Process, and Change |
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Bianca Cody Murphy, Carolyn Dillon |
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Praised nationwide by instructors throughout the helping professions, INTERVIEWING IN ACTION gives students the clinical wisdom and hands-on practice to fully develop their clinical interviewing skills. In this Second Edition, Bianca Cody Murphy and Carolyn Dillon reinforce their superb RE-VIEW Practice Method of skills development with even greater emphasis on the importance of relationship building as a key to successful clinical process. As suggested by the book's new subtitle--RELATIONSHIP, PROCESS, AND CHANGE--the authors show students how they can promote change over time using the client-clinician relationship as an impetus for growth. A book and video package option offers many teaching and learning solutions. With this option, students purchase the package--the book and the full video at a greatly reduced... |
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Educated in Romance |
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Dorothy C. Holland |
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This well-documented book, the result of a 10-year study, reveals that gifted, motivated college women often scale down career aspirations in order to marry and strive for physical beauty at the expense of education. Copyright 1992 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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This ethnographic study by two sociocultural anthropologists explores why bright, highly motivated young women fail to fulfill their academic and career goals. Through interviews and field observations, the researchers documented the reactions of 23 female students to their collegiate experiences, focusing on school assignments, dating practices, friendships, and family ties. Analysis of the data reveals the influence of a persuasive peer-community that links a woman's esteem to her... |
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Care and Keeping of Me: The Body Book Journal |
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A companion to The Care and Keeping of You, the spiral-bound The Care & Keeping of Me: The Body Book Journal encourages girls to write or draw in pertinent information about themselves such as, "What I should be eating more of:" and "My favorite time of day to exercise is... because..." Checklists, quizzes and tips help girls understand their bodies and express themselves. Another spiral-bound book titled, Me & My Dog: The Care and Keeping of a Girl's Best Friend by Maxine Rock, illus. by Amanda Haley, informs dog lovers how to care for their four-legged friend. There are quizzes to take, training tips and tricks to read and a keepsake section for photos and memories. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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It's So Amazing! A Book About Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families |
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The creators of It's Perfectly Normal, targeted to middle-schoolers, here reach out to a slightly younger audience with candor and humor, neatly distilling various aspects of sex, reproduction and love. An inquisitive, loquacious bird and an embarrassed bee act as comic and straight man and serve as diverting foils to Harris's conversational narrative; kids will both identify with and chuckle at the two characters' reactions and asides. The duo's cheerful banter also clarifies some potentially confusing issues ("So the fetus doesn't grow where the pizza goes!" proclaims the newly enlightened bee). Specific topics covered include changes in boys' and girls' bodies during puberty, intercourse, birth control, chromosomes and genes, adoption and adjusting to a newborn sibling. The roster of experts in the closing... |
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She Comes First : The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman |
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"When it comes to pleasuring women and conversing in the language of love, cunnilingus should be every man's native tongue," writes clinical sexologist Ian Kerner, Ph.D. in She Comes First, a straightforward, intimate, and exuberant guide to cunnilingus. Kerner first explored "the oral caress" as a way of compensating for his "sexual inadequacies," and quickly learned that women not only welcomed but often preferred "the way of the tongue," reaching orgasm more consistently than through intercourse. Kerner educates readers about the clitoris, "the powerhouse of pleasure," with 18 parts and 8,000 nerve endings (twice as many as the penis) and describes female sexual response from "foreplay" through "coreplay" to "moreplay." A large part of the book is a graphic, detailed primer on "mouth music," including best positions,... |
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It Girl #2, The: Notorious : An It Girl Novel (It Girl) |
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Every girl dreams about it. Some just have it. How far will one girl go to become...The It Girl Popular GOSSIP GIRL character Jenny Humphrey is making a splash at Waverly Academy, an elite boarding school in New York horse country where glamorous rich kids don't let the rules get in the way of an excellent time. It's less than a week into school, but Jenny's already been caught with her roommate's boyfriend (in bed!), flashed the whole school at a field hockey game, and gone up against the Disciplinary Committee. She's become notorious, just like Tinsley Carmichael, Waverly's former-it girl, who was expelled last year and is rumored to be jet-setting around the world. So what happens when Tinsley arrives back on campus and moves in with Jenny? After all, there can only be one It Girl...
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