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Katniss Everdeen's adventures may have come to an end, but her story continues to blaze in the hearts of millions worldwide.In The Girl Who Was on Fire, thirteen YA authors take you back to Panem with moving, dark, and funny pieces on Katniss, the Games, Gale and Peeta, reality TV, survival, and more. From the trilogy's darker themes of violence and social control to fashion and weaponry, the collection's exploration of the Hunger Games reveals exactly how rich, and how perilous, protagonist Katniss' world really is.• How does the way the Games affect the brain explain Haymitch's drinking, Annie's distraction, and Wiress' speech problems?• What does the rebellion have in common with the War on Terror?• Why isn't the answer to "Peeta or Gale?" as interesting as the question itself?• What should Panem have learned from the fates of other hedonistic societies throughout history and what can we?The Girl Who Was On Fire covers all three books in the Hunger Games trilogy.

A psychologist explores the mind of the creator of popular series like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly, analyzing the psychological effects of being the chosen one to battle darkness. Original.

In the fall of 2000, Gilmore Girls premiered on the WB and viewers were introduced to the quirky world of Stars Hollow and the Gilmores who had made it their home, mother-daughter best friends Lorelai and Rory Gilmore. With the show in its seventh season on the fledgling CW, Coffee at Luke's is the perfect look at what has made the show such a clever, beloved part of the television landscape for so long.What are the risks of having your mother be your best friend? How is Gilmore Girls anti-family, at least in the traditional sense? What's a male viewer to do when he finds both mother and daughter attractive? And how is creator Amy Sherman-Palladino like Emily Gilmore? From the show's class consciousness to the way the characters are shaped by the books they read, the music they listen to and the movies they watch, Coffee at Luke's looks at the sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking underpinnings of smart viewer's Tuesday night television staple, and takes them further into Stars Hollow than they've ever been before.

Fans of the literary phenomenon known as the Twilight series can't help wanting more. A New Dawn gives it to them, inviting readers to join some of their favorite YA authors as they look at the series with fresh eyes and fall in love with Edward, Bella, and the rest of Forks, Wash., all over again. Edited by bestselling author Ellen Hopkins, A New Dawn is packed with the same debates readers engage in with friends: Should Bella have chosen Edward or Jacob? How much control do Meyer's vampires and werewolves really have over their own lives? The collection also goes further: Is Edward a romantic or a (really hot) sociopath? How do the Quileute werewolves compare to other Native American wolf myths? What does the Twilight series have in common with Shakespeare? With contributions from Megan McCafferty, Cassandra Clare, Rachel Caine, and many more, A New Dawn answers these questions and more for a teen (and adult!) audience hungry for clever, view-changing commentary on their favorite series.

Lauralee struggles with her sense of normalcy, especially after her mother's death, which has intensified her experiences of seeing shadowy faces and hearing whispers. Her life takes a turn when she encounters Ares, a mysterious and attractive stranger, leading her into a world where the bizarre becomes perilous. As she navigates this new reality, Lauralee must confront the dangers that come with her unique abilities and the secrets surrounding her.

The story follows Layla as she grapples with her mother's unexpected death, leading to unsettling experiences like shadowy faces and eerie whispers. As she battles an internal force consuming her, she encounters a captivating stranger who mysteriously appears in her life. This blend of supernatural elements and burgeoning romance sets the stage for Layla's journey of self-discovery amidst chaos.

What do you get when you combine CSI science, the medicine of ER, and an acerbic, pain pill addict with a cane? House MD .In House Vasculitis, Clinic Duty, and Bad Bedside Manner , the entire cast of the show is on the exam Wilson, Cuddy, Foreman, Cameron, Chase and particularly the cantankerous, but brilliant Dr. House.What makes House tick? Why did he really hire Foreman, Cameron and Chase (and why is it so easy to believe he's actually subjecting them to some sort of bizarre psychological testing)? What would House be like as a heating and plumbing repairman? And why doesn't Wilson just stop talking to him already?Answers to these questions are presented by a team of writers as talented as the team of doctors in House, MD . The prognosis? One heck of a good read.

Das Buch bietet eine unterhaltsame Analyse der Krankenhaus-Serie Grey's Anatomy, beleuchtet deren Helden, Motive und dramatische Schicksale und gewährt Einblicke in die Hintergründe des Phänomens. Es ist eine Sammlung von Liebeserklärungen an eine der besten TV-Serien Hollywoods.

Gregory House ist das am meisten bewunderte Phänomen der modernen TV-Medizin. Ein genialer Arzt, dessen soziale Kompetenzen allerdings einiges zu wünschen übrig lassen. Seine Patienten hassen ihn, seine Fans lieben ihn. In Dr. House Unautorisiert schreiben 20 Autoren über ihre Lieblingssendung, und zur Abwechslung wird Dr. House selbst einmal unter dem Mikroskop betrachtet. Dabei werden die verblüffendsten Theorien aufgestellt und die erstaunlichsten Fragen aufgeworfen: Ist Wilson nur der eingebildete Freund von Dr. House? Was wäre, wenn Dr. House Klempner und nicht Arzt geworden wäre? Eine unterhaltsame, witzige und zugleich intelligente Anthologie für alle, die sich dem House-Fieber nicht entziehen können.