Books with author Julian Taylor

Tired of wandering through the uncharted territory of guys and dating? Are you in need of the ultimate roadmap to this foreign landscape? Want to get pointed in the right direction by someone other than your mother or your trusty (but inexperienced) friend? When it comes to guys, relationship expert Julie Taylor has all the answers -- and she'll give 'em to you straight. Think of her as an older sister (a fun older sister) who will tell it like it is, one who knows that you aren't a little kid anymore, especially when it comes to the opposite sex. Julie will guide you through the highs and lows of a killer crush, help you conquer first-date jitters, advise you when it is time to promote him to official "boyfriend" status, reveal the realities of a summer fling, and more. Plus, each chapter ends with a quiz to help you determine the answers to a variety of questions essential for any girl with a one-way ticket to Guyville, such as:Who's your dream date?Is he second date material?Are you ready to commit?Is it time to give him the boot? And if the stud turns out to be a dud, Julie preps you on when and how to dump him or how to survive when you're the one getting dumped. After all, they're just guys, and dating should be fun! So, read up....Next stop, Guyville!

Hey, girlfriend! Would you just die if your best friend moved away? Or what if that guy chatting you up in science class turns out to have a crush on your pal and not you? Are you fighting with a friend because she is constantly breaking plans with you to hang with her “cooler” buddies? Do you wish you could come up with more creative ways to spend time with your friends that don’t involve shopping, or watching television? Well, if you are like most girls, your friends are the most important people in the world and you can’t imagine life without them—even when they are working your last nerve. In The Girls’ Guide to Friends, relationship expert Julie Taylor gives you the inside scoop on creating real friendships that will last.Filled with the wisdom of a cool big sister who truly understands your feelings, The Girls’ Guide to Friends offers advice on making the most of the time you spend with your friends, and how to deal with tough issues, too. With a quiz at the end of every chapter, The Girls’ Guide to Friends will help you realize your true friend potential with insightful questions like:* Are you a friend magnet or a push-away pal?* Do you resort to the silent treatment or go ballistic when a friend makes you mad?* Are you a wild child who loves a huge bash or do you prefer sleepovers with only your closest pals?Celebrate the amazing power of friendship with The Girls’ Guide to Friends as your guide and become the best pal you can be.

Do you have great obstacles in your life to overcome? Are you looking for proven biblical principles that take you from loss to victory? From the extraordinary story of Esther the author reveals a rich vein of life transforming principles aimed for each one of us. This book is no ordinary commentary of the story of Queen Esther, but is rather a passionate revelation of what it means to walk in life-giving obedience to truth. With insights into the historical context, the reader is urged throughout to reflect on the parallels between Queen Esther’s journey and our own. Taking Esther’s heroic story and placing it in the heart of our own modern day circumstances, this book will help give you a life strategy that is at the heart of God’s purposes for you today.

Kylie Brennan is psyched that her boring sophomore year at Jefferson Memorial is finally over. She can't wait to go on her Adventure Trails trip, where she'll canoe, hike, pitch a tent, and be worlds away from obnoxious Ryan Baron, the smart aleck who lives to torture her.But when Kylie arrives at the Adventure Trails' meeting point, her worst nightmare comes true--Ryan Baron is on her trip! Kylie would rather sit in chemistry class all summer than spend five weeks in very close quarters with Ryan. As the trip gets going, Kylie's surprised to see that Ryan isn't quite as irritating in these new surroundings. He's even sort of...cute. Could Kylie be falling for her worst enemy?

Hey, girlfriend! Would you just die if your best friend moved away? Or what if that guy chatting you up in science class turns out to have a crush on your pal and not you? Are you fighting with a friend because she is constantly breaking plans with you to hang with her “cooler” buddies? Do you wish you could come up with more creative ways to spend time with your friends that don’t involve shopping, or watching television? Well, if you are like most girls, your friends are the most important people in the world and you can’t imagine life without them—even when they are working your last nerve. In The Girls’ Guide to Friends, relationship expert Julie Taylor gives you the inside scoop on creating real friendships that will last.Filled with the wisdom of a cool big sister who truly understands your feelings, The Girls’ Guide to Friends offers advice on making the most of the time you spend with your friends, and how to deal with tough issues, too. With a quiz at the end of every chapter, The Girls’ Guide to Friends will help you realize your true friend potential with insightful questions like:* Are you a friend magnet or a push-away pal?* Do you resort to the silent treatment or go ballistic when a friend makes you mad?* Are you a wild child who loves a huge bash or do you prefer sleepovers with only your closest pals?Celebrate the amazing power of friendship with The Girls’ Guide to Friends as your guide and become the best pal you can be.

A book for children, based around the love and friendship of a nervous puppy and a beautiful, strong willed kitten. What begins as a carefree comment, quickly escalates into a worrying situation for Sammo the spaniel, as he desperately tries to prevent Beauty from showing herself up in front of a crowd of neighbourhood cats. love, trust and friendship prevails along with hilarious consequences.

It was during this time in poor Ugly's life that she wished she had never been born. She had no friends to share her feelings with and happiness was like an elusive butterfly that refused to stay in one place, let alone settle in her life. She wanted desperately to do things that other kids did, like go to parties and dances, but no one would even think of asking Ugly to do anything! Can someone who feels ugly find happiness despite what others think about them? Find out as our character takes you on a journey from rejection to acceptance and from being alone to finding love.