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No Room for Doubt: Selective Essays for Youth
by Abdullah AymazWho created God? Is punishment by eternal hellfire justifiable when the human lifespan is so short? Does God need our prayers? Why did God create Satan? Questions such as these inhabit the homes and lives of every one of us today. Abdullah Aymaz, a journalist and author, has been tutoring and guiding hundreds of Muslim students for many years. In this work, he seeks to answer such frequently asked questions.
World Literature Fourth Edition 10th grade
by AbekaA book for young Christians who seek knowledge on world literature. Equipped with a good balance of poems, short stories, poems, plays, humorous selections that reflect christian principles from fine writers.
El candelabro de plata y otros cuentos
by Abelardo CastilloUna selección de relatos de Abelardo Castillo que presenta una variedad amplia en cuanto a los temas tratados y las historias contadas. Este libro reúne los cuentos La madre de Ernesto, El marica, Hernán, Historia para un tal Gaido, El candelabro de plata, Pat rón, Negro Ortega, El asesino intachable, Triste le ville, Las panteras y el templo, Por los servicios prestados, La cuestión de la dama en el Max Lange, La que espera. «(...) un escritor es más que sus temas. Es la manera d e contarlos. Y construye una cartografía de lecturas, influencias, gustos, homenajes, resignificaciones. Digámoslo así: las consta ntes de un escritor se encarnan en la búsqueda de una visión personal de prismar la realidad a través de la escritura. En este asp ecto, la selección de cuentos de Castillo que componen este libro, al igual que todos los cuentos que el autor ha publicado desde sus comienzos, forman una summa. (...) La diversidad de temas (...), una variedad de historias a la vez ambiciosa e inabarcable, s on ejemplos de la marca Castillo. Es cierto: casi siempre la historia se resuelve con ortodoxia en las últimas líneas, pero la con clusión moral como ocurre con la buena literatura no es ni indulgente ni queda cerrada. Es el lector quien deberá completar su sentido.» Guillermo Saccomanno, Prólogo a El candelabro de plata.
ARISE Impact Professional Introduction Module
by Nivisha Shah Renuka Sharma Paul Kniaz Srikanth Raviprasad Lakshita Duseja Maria Rojas Pillar Erandi Palihakkara Abhishek SyalARISE Impact’s Professional Introduction Module – Core’ prepares people with disabilities to present an effective introduction in professional settings such as job interviews. The book begins by discussing the meaning of a professional introduction. The first part of the book highlights the difference between a professional introduction and a casual introduction. It then presents an example of a professional introduction. Part three of the book examines different formats of a professional introduction as well as how and when a disability can be disclosed to a potential employer. The book concludes with three user stories that highlight the real-life experiences of individuals with visual impairments.
Our Mom Has Cancer
by Abigail Ackermann Adrienne AckermannWhen Mom's hair started to fall out, the girls helped her shave it off and an aunt had a hat party.These were the kind of moments which helped them make it through the year of Mom's treatment--surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.
Selfish Girls: The dark and gripping novel of family dynamics and toxic sisterhood from the much-acclaimed author of WHAT A SHAME
by Abigail Bergstrom✨'I read this book obsessively, that's how much I adored it . . . a dark, messy and beautiful story about family, love and sisterhood' STYLIST✨✨'A suspenseful thriller and a subtle portrait of domestic interactions, with a healthy dose of humour and hope offsetting its darker moments' HARPER'S BAZAAR✨'A dark, deeply intimate exploration of sisterhood in all it's messy, complex glory. Beautifully written and thoroughly compelling' Yomi Adegoke, Sunday Times bestselling author of The List✨✨'Sharply real and ethereal, as though reading this novel enters you into a deep dream-like state' Emma Gannon, Sunday Times bestseller✨ ✨'Selfish Girls is an outstanding novel, pithy and singular, gloriously dark and compelling, a must read! Salena Godden, author of Mrs Death Misses Death✨✨'Bergstrom is a new voice but sure to be an enduring one' Caroline O'Donoghue ✨✨'If anyone is qualified to write about what it means to be a young woman in Britain today, it's Abigail Bergstrom' Sunday Times✨ NOTHING HURTS LIKE FAMILY.Ines is reluctantly moving home on the edge of a breakdown, her childhood sweetheart in tow. He's only ever wanted what was best for her.Gwen is elated that her prodigal daughter has returned.Dylan is still licking her wounds from a rejection she can't forget.And Emma is quietly suffocating in the perfect marriage she wanted so badly.They were inseparable once. But that was a long time ago. Now, they're back in the Welsh town where they grew up, peeling back the layers of a once forgotten, haunting past. What they find may be the end of them...Uninhibited, claustrophobic and emotionally complex, Selfish Girls spans generations, buried resentments, and an unexpected love story. It is a clear-eyed portrait of a dysfunctional family and the pain we inflict on those we love most.Readers have fallen in love with Selfish Girls'A must read, multigenerational family saga exploring trauma, love, hardship and identity. What Bergstrom has achieved here is outstanding. I can't recommend it highly enough'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review'One of my most anticipated reads of the year . . . and it didn't disappoint. Bergstrom writes with such rawness and her characters have such vulnerability that you can't help but fall in love with them' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review'Oh my god, she's done it again. It's exquisite. 10 out of 10. No notes . . . we're in our sad girl summer era, and this book is the perfect accompaniment' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review'My, oh, my, what a book! Full of action and angst, this is not to be missed . . . absolutely fabulous!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review'Harrowing and painful at times, but also beautiful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review
Selfish Girls: The dark and gripping novel of family dynamics and toxic sisterhood from the much-acclaimed author of WHAT A SHAME
by Abigail Bergstrom✨'If anyone is qualified to write about what it means to be a young woman in Britain today, it's Abigail Bergstrom' SUNDAY TIMES ✨✨ 'Bergstrom is a new voice but sure to be an enduring one' Caroline O'Donoghue ✨✨'One of the cleverest and boldest writers I've ever read' Scarlett Curtis ✨ ✨ 'A glorious new talent has arrived' Emma Gannon ✨NOTHING HURTS LIKE FAMILY.Ines is reluctantly moving home on the edge of a breakdown, her childhood sweetheart in tow. He's only ever wanted what was best for her.Gwen is elated that her prodigal daughter has returned.Dylan is still licking her wounds from a rejection she can't forget.And Emma is quietly suffocating in the perfect marriage she wanted so badly.They were inseparable once. But that was a long time ago. Now, they're back in the Welsh town where they grew up, peeling back the layers of a once forgotten, haunting past. What they find may be the end of them...Uninhibited, claustrophobic and emotionally complex, Selfish Girls spans generations, buried resentments, and an unexpected love story. It is a clear-eyed portrait of a dysfunctional family and the pain we inflict on those we love most.PRAISE FOR SELFISH GIRLS'Anyone who has a sister knows what a treasured, complex, fraught and precious bond it is - a theme that Abigail Bergstrom puts at the heart of her new psychologically charged novel Selfish Girls . . . this is at once a suspenseful thriller and a subtle portrait of domestic interactions, with a healthy dose of humour and hope offsetting its darker moments' Harper's Bazaar'Sharply real and ethereal, as though reading this novel enters you into a dream-like state' Emma Gannon, Sunday Times bestseller'Selfish Girls is an outstanding novel: pithy and singular, gloriously dark and compelling, a must read!' Salena Godden, author of Mrs Death Misses Death'Sisterhood at its darkest and it's most beautiful - every time you think you understand, Bergstrom reveals a new, breathtaking layer' Monika Radojevic, #Merky Books New Writers' Prize winning author of A Beautiful Lack of Consequence'An exceptionally clever and moving portrait of the messy realities of sisterhood - it took my breath away' Olivia Petter, award-winning journalist and author of Gold Rush'The best book I've read in years' Lucy Blakiston, Shit You Should Care About'Selfish Girls is a masterclass in emotional storytelling. A searing, beautifully written portrait of messy love, buried pain, and the bonds that refuse to break. I couldn't look away' Amie McNee, author and creator of @inspiredtowrite 'With great empathy and precision, Bergstrom has created a family portrait that's richly detailed and deeply intimate' Chloë Ashby, critically-acclaimed author of Second Self 'Bold, lean and enduring' Maxine Mei-Fung Chung, author of What Women Want'Deceit, pain and absent mothers, I held my breath at the end. What a perfect book' Alex Holder, author and owner of Salted Books
American Holidays
by Abigail BetancesIn this book, author has mentioned the yearly calendar, month and day the Flag Day comes for America.
Harmonious Hearts 2019 - Stories from the Young Author Challenge (Harmony Ink Press - Young Author Challenge #6)
by Chloe Smith M. Caldeira Daniel Okulov Ryan Almroth M.k. Elford Abigail FitzGibbon Alexis K Henley Rhiannon Lee Alec S. Lefeber Oliver X. Li K. Noel Moore Jordan Ori Gabrielle TaylorFor six years, Harmony Ink has been privileged to showcase the very best up-and-coming writers of LGBTQ+ fiction. We are once again awed and inspired by the talent, creativity, and heart displayed by these authors, all fourteen to twenty-one years old. Selected from dozens of entrants, these young people are the winners of the Harmony Ink Young Author Challenge, and they represent the entire spectrum as well as a variety of fictional genres. They are the future voices of our community, and they invite you to take a journey into their rich and imaginative worlds.
Kisses, Codes, and Conspiracies
by Abigail Hing WenNow an instant national bestseller and an Amazon Book of the Month, from the author of the Netflix hit,"Love in Taipei." Tan Lee finds himself embroiled in an unusual love triangle, all while trying to defuse a heist, unravel a conspiracy, and navigate the most complicated babysitting assignment ever in this novel by New York Times bestseller Abigail Hing Wen.After a magical kiss at Prom, best friends Tan Lee and Winter Woo agree to cool it off, a plan that goes awry when their parents jointly head off to Hawaii and leave Tan and Winter to babysit Tan's sister Sana together. If that isn't complicated enough, Tan's ex-girlfriend from Shanghai arrives on his doorstep with money stolen from her billionaire father and thugs on her heels.Tan soon finds himself on the run through the San Francisco Bay Area, trying to out-manuever international hackers and protect his friends, family and sister—and his own heart.
Loveboat Forever (Loveboat)
by Abigail Hing WenReturn to the sparkling world of Loveboat, this time with Pearl Wong, on an entirely new, romantic, whirlwind adventure from Abigail Hing Wen, New York Times bestselling author of Loveboat, Taipei, streaming now on Paramount+ (adaptation titled Love in Taipei). Pearl was ready for a worldwide stage. Instead, she needs to stage a comeback.Seventeen-year-old music prodigy Pearl Wong had the summer of her dreams planned—until a fall from grace leaves her in need of new plans…and a new image.Where better to revamp her “brand” than at Chien Tan, the Taipei summer program for elite students that rocketed her older sister, Ever, on a path to romance and self-fulfillment years ago.But as the alumni know, Chien Tan is actually Loveboat—the extravagant world where prodigies party till dawn—and there’s more awaiting Pearl there than she could have ever imagined, like a scandalous party in the dark, a romantic entanglement with a mysterious suitor...and a summer that will change her forever.Sweeping, glamorous, and deeply soulful, this companion to the New York Times bestselling novel Loveboat, Taipei and Loveboat Reunion will reunite readers with their favorite characters, in a thrilling new journey of romance, self-discovery, and empowerment. Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Sarah Dessen. "What a sheer delight it is to be back in Taipei, this time as classical musician Pearl Wong recovers from social media catastrophe at the same summer program that so radically transformed her sister, Ever. Full of familiar faces and new friends, revelry, romance, and self-discovery, Abigail Hing Wen has crafted another confection you’ll want to devour in a single sitting." —Gayle Forman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of If I Stay"What a fun romance with breathtaking destinations, hilarious mishaps, and heartwarming surprises. Another winner in Abigail Hing Wen’s enchanting Loveboat book series!" —Melissa de la Cruz, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Loveboat Forever (Loveboat)
by Abigail Hing WenThis companion novel to Abigail Hing Wen&’s New York Times bestselling debut Loveboat, Taipei and Loveboat Reunion will reunite readers with their favourite characters, in a glamorous and thrilling new journey of romance, self-discovery and empowerment. Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Mary H. K. Choi. Music prodigy Pearl Wong had planned to attend the ultra-exclusive New York Summer Symphony program. But a fall from grace means that she has to revamp her image. Where better than at the Taipei summer program that rocketed her older sister, Ever, on a path to romance and self-fulfilment years ago? There&’s more awaiting Pearl at Loveboat than she could have imagined – a scandalous party, a romantic entanglement with a mysterious suitor... and a summer that will change her forever.Praise for New York Times bestseller Loveboat, Taipei:&“A unique story from an exciting and authentic new voice.&” —Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes&“Equal parts surprising, original, and intelligent. An intense rush of rebellion and romance.&” —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Caraval&“Fresh as a first kiss.&” —Stacey Lee, award-winning author of Outrun the Moon"Fresh, fun, heartfelt, and totally addictive, a story about finding your place—and your people—where you least expected." —Kelly Loy Gilbert, author of the William C. Morris Award finalist Conviction
Loveboat Reunion
by Abigail Hing WenThis companion novel to Abigail Hing Wen’s New York Times bestselling debut, Loveboat, Taipei, takes readers back to Taipei through the eyes of fan favorites Sophie and Xavier—on an unforgettable journey of glittering revelry and self-discovery that’s perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Mary H. K. Choi. Sophie Ha and Xavier Yeh have what some would call a tumultuous past.Hearts were broken, revenge was plotted—but at least they’re friends now. They left the drama behind them back in Taipei—at their summer program, Loveboat—forever.Now that fall is here, they’re focusing on what really matters. Sophie has sworn off boys and is determined to be the best student Dartmouth’s ever had. Xavier just wants to stay under his overbearing father’s radar, collect his trust fund when he turns eighteen, and concentrate on what makes him happy.But the world doesn’t seem to want Sophie and Xavier to succeed. Sophie’s college professor thinks her first major project is “too feminine.” Xavier’s father gives him an ultimatum: finish high school or be cut off from his inheritance.Then Sophie and Xavier find themselves on a wild, nonstop Loveboat reunion, hatching a joint plan to take control of their futures. Can they succeed together . . . or are they destined to combust?Praise for New York Times bestseller Loveboat, Taipei:“A unique story from an exciting and authentic new voice.” —Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes“Equal parts surprising, original, and intelligent. An intense rush of rebellion and romance.” —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Caraval“Fresh as a first kiss.” —Stacey Lee, award-winning author of Outrun the Moon"Fresh, fun, heartfelt, and totally addictive, a story about finding your place—and your people—where you least expected." —Kelly Loy Gilbert, author of the William C. Morris Award finalist Conviction
Loveboat, Taipei
by Abigail Hing WenPerfect for fans of Jenny Han and Sarah Dessen, and praised as “an intense rush of rebellion and romance” by #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Garber, this romantic and layered Own Voices debut from Abigail Hing Wen is a dazzling, fun-filled romp. <p><p> “Our cousins have done this program,” Sophie whispers. “Best kept secret. Zero supervision.” And just like that, Ever Wong’s summer takes an unexpected turn. Gone is Chien Tan, the strict educational program in Taiwan that Ever was expecting. In its place, she finds Loveboat: a summer-long free-for-all where hookups abound, adults turn a blind eye, snake-blood sake flows abundantly, and the nightlife runs nonstop. <p> But not every student is quite what they seem: <p> Ever is working toward becoming a doctor but nurses a secret passion for dance. <p> Rick Woo is the Yale-bound child prodigy bane of Ever’s existence whose perfection hides a secret. <p> Boy-crazy, fashion-obsessed Sophie Ha turns out to have more to her than meets the eye. <p> And under sexy Xavier Yeh’s shell is buried a shameful truth he’ll never admit. <p> When these students’ lives collide, it’s guaranteed to be a summer Ever will never forget.
Noches de verano en Taipéi
by Abigail Hing WenEl libro en el que se basa la nueva película de Lionsgate. Un éxito viral en BookTok, Bestseller del NYT, recomendado por Cosmopolitan y Teen Vogue. El verano de estudio de Ever da un giro inesperado cuando el estricto programa educativo, por el que viaja a Taiwán, resulta ser otra cosa. Vivirá un verano de libertad donde abundan los ligues, los adultos hacen la vista gorda, el sake de sangre de serpiente fluye sin fin y la vida nocturna no se detiene.Ever estudia para ser en médico, pero en realidad adora bailar. Rick Woo es un niño prodigio destinado a Yale, pero su perfección oculta un secreto. Sophie Ha, loca por los chicos y obsesionada con la moda, resulta ser más de lo que parece. Y, bajo el caparazón del sexi Xavier Yeh, hay enterrada una vergonzosa verdad que nunca admitirá. Reseñas:«Una historia única de una nueva voz emocionante y auténtica».Sabaa Tahir, autora número uno en ventas del New York Times con Una llama entre cenizas «Sorprendente, original e inteligente a partes iguales. Una intensa ráfaga de rebelión y romance».Stephanie Garber, autora número uno en ventas del New York Times con Caraval
Even If I Fall
by Abigail JohnsonBrooke and Heath should never have become friends, let alone fallen in love A year ago, Brooke Covington lost everything when her beloved older brother, Jason, confessed to the murder of his best friend, Calvin. Brooke and her family became social pariahs, broken and unable to console one another. Brooke’s only solace remains the ice-skating rink where she works, but she no longer lets herself dream about a future skating professionally.When Brooke encounters Calvin’s younger brother, Heath, on the side of the road and offers him a ride, everything changes. She needs someone to talk to…and so does Heath. No one else understands what it’s like. Her brother, alive but gone; his brother, dead but everywhere. Soon, they’re meeting in secret, despite knowing that both families would be horrified if they found out. In the place of his anger and her guilt, something frighteningly tender begins to develop, drawing them ever closer together.But when a new secret comes out about the murder, Brooke has to choose whose pain she’s willing to live with—her family’s or Heath’s. Because she can’t heal one without hurting the other.
Every Other Weekend
by Abigail JohnsonCan life begin again…every other weekend?Adam Moynihan’s life used to be awesome. Straight As, close friends and a home life so perfect that it could have been a TV show straight out of the 50s. Then his oldest brother died. Now his fun-loving mom cries constantly, he and his remaining brother can’t talk without fighting, and the father he always admired proved himself a coward by moving out when they needed him most.Jolene Timber’s life is nothing like the movies she loves—not the happy ones anyway. As an aspiring director, she should know, because she’s been reimagining her life as a film ever since she was a kid. With her divorced parents at each other’s throats and using her as a pawn, no amount of mental reediting will give her the love she’s starving for. Forced to spend every other weekend in the same apartment building, the boy who thinks forgiveness makes him weak and the girl who thinks love is for fools begin an unlikely friendship. The weekends he dreaded and she endured soon become the best part of their lives. But when one’s life begins to mend while the other’s spirals out of control, they realize that falling in love while surrounded by its demise means nothing is ever guaranteed.
Every Time You Go Away
by Abigail JohnsonPerfect for fans of Jennifer Niven, Abigail Johnson draws a searing and lyrical portrait of grief, forgiveness, and the kind of love that blooms in the aftermath. <P><P> Eight years ago, Ethan and Rebecca met, two troublemaking kids sharing secrets and first kisses in a tree house, until Ethan’s mom returned to take him away. Each and every visit, his only goodbye was a flower on Rebecca’s windowsill. <P><P> Four years ago, Ethan left for the last time to take care of his mother, who has struggled with addiction his whole life. <P><P> Two years ago, Rebecca was in a car accident that killed her father. She’s been learning to navigate life as a wheelchair user ever since. Now, they discover if their hardships have torn them apart…or will bring them closer than ever.
Girl on the Run (Underlined Paperbacks)
by Abigail JohnsonA fast-paced original paperback thriller about a girl who discovers that her mother might not be who she says she is . . . and now someone is hunting them both.Katelyn wants the best for her widowed mom. Surprising her with an online dating profile seems like a good idea.It isn't. Katelyn's mom hasn't just been acting overprotective all these years--she's been hiding something. And now that anyone can find them online , Katelyn is in a desperate race against time to uncover the secrets of the past--not only her mom's, but also her own.As Katelyn's world unravels , she begins to trust the guy who brought this nightmare to her door and to doubt the one person she never thought she would. Because her mom has been hiding for a reason: she's been waiting.Underlined is a line of totally addictive romance, thriller, and horror paperback original titles coming to you fast and furious each month. Enjoy everything you want to read the way you want to read it.
If I Fix You & The First to Know: An Anthology
by Abigail JohnsonRevisit the emotional and inspiring work of Abigail Johnson with If I Fix You and The First to Know, two stories of resilience, love, and coming-of-age.IF I FIX YOUWhen sixteen-year-old Jill Whitaker’s mom walks out—with a sticky note as a goodbye—only Jill knows the real reason she’s gone. But how can she tell her father? Without her best friend/secret crush, she is broke. And for what seems like the first time, she is faced with something that cannot fix. When a new guy moves in next door—intense, seriously cute, but with scars that he thinks don’t show—Jill finds herself trying to make things better for Daniel. But over one long, hot Arizona summer, she realizes she can’t fix anyone’s life until she fixes her own. And she knows just where to start…THE FIRST TO KNOWWhen Dana secretly does a DNA test for her dad, hoping to find him some distant relatives for his birthday, her entire world implodes. Instead of a few third cousins, Dana discovers a half-brother her age whose very existence means her parents’ happy marriage is a lie.Dana’s desire to know her half-brother, Brandon, and the extent of her dad’s deception clashes with her wish not to destroy her family. But the opportunity to get to know Brandon is irresistible. But the more she finds out about Brandon, her father’s past and the irresistible guy who’ll never forgive her if he discovers the truth, the more she sees the inevitable fallout from her own lies.Titles originally published in 2016 and 2017.
If I Fix You: If I Fix You The First To Know (Hq Young Adult Ebook Ser.)
by Abigail JohnsonSome things are easy to fix...but are some meant to stay broken? When sixteen-year-old Jill Whitaker's mom walks out-with a sticky note as a goodbye-only Jill knows the real reason she's gone. But how can she tell her father? Jill can hardly believe the truth herself. Suddenly, the girl who likes to fix things-cars, relationships, romances, people-is all broken up. It used to be, her best friend, tall, blond and hot flirt Sean Addison, could make her smile in seconds. But not anymore. They don't even talk. With nothing making sense, Jill tries to pick up the pieces of her life. But when a new guy moves in next door, intense, seriously cute, but with scars-on the inside and out-that he thinks don't show, Jill finds herself trying to make things better for Daniel. But over one long, hot Arizona summer, she realizes she can't fix anyone's life until she fixes her own. And she knows just where to start...
The First to Know
by Abigail JohnsonDon't miss the second gripping and heartfelt story from the author of If I Fix You! A girl's plan to find her father's birth family turns potentially devastating when the secret DNA test she has done reveals that she has a half brother her age she never knew about. Dana Fields's father never knew his parents. When Dana secretly does a DNA test for her dad, hoping to find him some distant relatives for his birthday, her entire world implodes. Instead of a few third cousins, Dana discovers a half brother her age whose very existence means her parents' happy marriage is a lie. Dana's desire to know her half brother, Brandon, and the extent of her dad's deception, clashes with her wish not to destroy her family. When she sees the opportunity to get to know Brandon through his cousin, the intense yet kind Chase, she takes it. But the more she finds out about Brandon, her father's past and the irresistible guy who'll never forgive her if he discovers the truth, the more she sees the inevitable fallout from her own lies. With her family crumbling around her, Dana must own up to her actions and find a way to heal the breach-for everyone-before they're torn apart for good.
How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child
by Abigail Pesta Sandra UwiringiyimanaThis profoundly moving memoir is the remarkable and inspiring true story of Sandra Uwiringiyimana, a girl from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who tells the tale of how she survived a massacre, immigrated to America, and overcame her trauma through art and activism.Sandra was just ten years old when she found herself with a gun pointed at her head. She had watched as rebels gunned down her mother and six-year-old sister in a refugee camp. Remarkably, the rebel didn’t pull the trigger, and Sandra escaped.Thus began a new life for her and her surviving family members. With no home and no money, they struggled to stay alive. Eventually, through a United Nations refugee program, they moved to America, only to face yet another ethnic disconnect. Sandra may have crossed an ocean, but there was now a much wider divide she had to overcome. And it started with middle school in New York.In this memoir, Sandra tells the story of her survival, of finding her place in a new country, of her hope for the future, and how she found a way to give voice to her people.
The iConnected Parent
by Barbara K. Hofer Abigail Sullivan Moore"Just let go!" That's what parents have been told to do when their kids go to college. But in our speed-dial culture, with BlackBerries and even Skype, parents and kids are now more than ever in constant contact. Today's iConnected parents say they are closer to their kids than their parents were to them--and this generation of families prefers it that way. Parents are their children's mentors, confidants, and friends--but is this good for the kids? Are parents really letting go--and does that matter?Dr. Barbara Hofer, a Middlebury College professor of psychology, and Abigail Sullivan Moore, a journalist who has reported on college and high school trends for the New York Times, answer these questions and more in their groundbreaking, compelling account of both the good and the bad of close communication in the college years and beyond. An essential assessment of the state of parent-child relationships in an age of instant communication, The iConnected Parent goes beyond sounding the alarm about the ways many young adults are failing to develop independence to describe the healthy, mutually fulfilling relationships that can emerge when families grow closer in our wired world.Communicating an average of thirteen times a week, parents and their college-age kids are having a hard time letting go. Hofer's research and Moore's extensive reporting reveal how this trend is shaping families, schools, and workplaces, and the challenge it poses for students with mental health and learning issues. Until recently, students handled college on their own, learning life's lessons and growing up in the process. Now, many students turn to their parents for instant answers to everyday questions. "My roommate's boyfriend is here all the time and I have no privacy! What should I do?" "Can you edit my paper tonight? It's due tomorrow." "What setting should I use to wash my jeans?" And Mom and Dad are not just the Google and Wikipedia for overcoming daily pitfalls; Hofer and Moore have discovered that some parents get involved in unprecedented ways, phoning professors and classmates, choosing their child's courses, and even crossing the lines set by university honor codes with the academic help they provide. Hofer and Moore offer practical advice, from the years before college through the years after graduation, on how parents can stay connected to their kids while giving them the space they need to become independent adults.Cell phones and laptops don't come with parenting instructions. The iConnected Parent is an invaluable guide for any parent with a child heading to or already on campus.
Love in Winter Wonderland: A Feel-good Romance Guaranteed To Warm Hearts This Christmas!
by Abiola BelloThe Sun Is Also a Star meets You&’ve Got Mail in this YA Christmas love story set in a London Black-owned bookshop.Charming, handsome Trey Anderson balances the pressures of school popularity with a job at his family&’s beloved local bookshop, Wonderland.Quirky, creative Ariel Spencer needs tuition for the prestigious art program of her dreams, and an opening at Wonderland is the answer. When Trey and Ariel learn that Wonderland is on the brink of being shut down by a neighborhood gentrifier, they team up to stop the doors from closing before the Christmas Eve deadline—and embark on a hate-to-love journey that will change them forever.Heartwarming and romantic, this read is the gift that keeps on giving, no matter the season.