Sometimes They Bite is a tantalizing collection of 18 darkly entertaining stories, including one Scudder gem.

Teen readers have always been fascinated by monsters, but lately it seems like every other young adult (YA) book is about vampires, zombies, or werewolves. These works are controversial, since they look at aspects of life and human nature that adults prefer to keep hidden from teenagers. But this is also why they are so important: They provide a literal example of how ignoring life's hazards won't make them go away and demonstrate that ignorance of danger puts one at greater risk. In They Suck, They Bite, They Eat, They Kill: The Psychological Meaning of Supernatural Monsters in Young Adult Fiction Joni Bodart examines six different monsters--vampires, shapeshifters, zombies, unicorns, angels, and demons--in YA literature. Bodart first discusses the meaning of these monsters in cultures all over the world. Subsequent chapters explore their history and most important incarnations, comparing the same kind of creatures featured in different titles. This volume also contains interviews with authors who provide additional insight and information, and the bibliography includes a comprehensive list of titles featuring the various monsters. Analyzing the most important and well-written series and titles for teens, They Suck, They Bite, They Eat, They Kill will be useful for parents, teachers, and anyone else hoping to understand why teens want to read books in this genre and what some of the benefits of reading them might be.

With expanded and updated information including current techniques, approaches, and case studies, the 3rd edition of this bestselling book continues its reputation as a dependable and outstanding evidence-based source on acquired motor speech disorders in adults. It covers the substrates of motor speech and its disorders, the disorders and their diagnoses, and management -- focusing on integrating what is known about the bases of motor speech disorders with the realities of clinical practice to ensure readers have the key content they need to be effective practitioners. - Three-part organization first covers the neurologic underpinnings of speech, then the various disorders resulting from problems in the nervous system, and then the basic principles and disorder-specific management strategies. - Emphasis on evidence-based practice helps distill disparate information and stresses the best practices within motor speech disorders. - Cutting-edge research ensures this book contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date look at the state of motor speech disorders. - Case studies help clarify dense and difficult content and help hone your critical thinking skills. - Summary tables and boxes offer easy access to important information such as causes and characteristics to aid in differential diagnosis. - Chapter outline and summary sections keep you focused on the most significant information. - NEW! Updated content incorporates Dr. Duffy's findings from nearly 1,000 new articles on motor speech disorders. - UNIQUE! Two-color design and larger trim size help highlight key information and allow for easier lay-flat reading.