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Man Made Boy

by Jon Skovron

Love can be a real monster.Sixteen-year-old Boy's never left home. When you're the son of Frankenstein's monster and the Bride, it's tough to go out in public, unless you want to draw the attention of a torch-wielding mob. And since Boy and his family live in a secret enclave of monsters hidden under Times Square, it's important they maintain a low profile.Boy's only interactions with the world are through the Internet, where he's a hacker extraordinaire who can hide his hulking body and stitched-together face behind a layer of code. When conflict erupts at home, Boy runs away and embarks on a cross-country road trip with the granddaughters of Jekyll and Hyde, who introduce him to malls and diners, love and heartbreak. But no matter how far Boy runs, he can't escape his demons--both literal and figurative--until he faces his family once more.This hilarious, romantic, and wildly imaginative tale redefines what it means to be a monster--and a man.

Man O'War (Black Stallion)

by Walter Farley

Walter Farley, with his seamless storytelling, chronicles the life story of the horse most horse lovers continue to regard as America's greatest Thoroughbred. Through the eyes of a fictional stableboy, Danny Ryan, Farley makes the intricate world of the "Sport of Kings" accessible and exciting to horse lovers and racing fans of all ages. Book jacket.

Man Out at First: A Peach Street Mudders Story (Peach Street Mudders)

by Ellen Beier Matthew F Christopher

A young baseball player loses his confidence after being hit in the chest by a fast moving ball.

Man Overboard!

by Curtis Parkinson

During World War II, a German agent landed in Canada from a U-boat. Curtis Parkinson has used this true historical event to tell a fast-paced, exciting story. Sixteen-year-old Scott and his friend Adam find summer jobs as deckhands on the Rapids Prince, a ship that plies the waters between the town of Prescott, on the St. Lawrence River, and Montreal. Scott overhears convincing information that a German agent is actually on board the boat. He has a good reason for not telling anybody, but his silence eventually leads him into more trouble than he can imagine, including a possible murder and a kidnapping. It is up to the boys to expose the agent in order to save the Rapids Prince and the innocent passengers on board. Curtis Parkinson has written an impossible-to-put-down novel that combines history with high adventure.

Man Overboard! (The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo #13)

by Brad Strickland Barbara Strickland

Shelby goes whale-watching aboard the Nantucket Nell on the very day money disappears from the sight-seeing company's safe. Soon, the prime suspect comes out of hiding and teams up with Shelby to prove his innocence -- and surface with the truth.

Man from the Sky

by Avi

In an almost foolproof scheme, a man parachutes from an airplane with a large amount of money, only to be seen by a boy who has a reputation for seeing things in the clouds.

Man in the Moon

by Dotti Enderle

Janine is prepared for a boring summer on her family's land in the middle of nowhere with only her ailing brother Ricky for company. But when Mr. Lunas--a mysterious man who saved Janine's father's life in the war--arrives, strange things begin happening.

Man in the Moon

by June Hampson

Get ready for a magical bedtime adventure! In this enchanting story, the man in the moon is playing hide and seek, and he needs your help to find him. The louder you call out his name, the closer he comes to life! Join in the fun as you search for the man in the moon. Peek inside the pages and explore a world full of wonder and mystery. This delightful bedtime tale is perfect for boys and girls who love a little magic before they drift off to sleep. Can you find the Man in the Moon? Let’s find out together!

Man of Steel: Russia's Ruthless Ruler (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)

by Jules Archer Brianna DuMont

Early in life, Joseph Stalin became convinced of the inevitability of social revolution. And in it, he was determined to play a prominent role. He carefully masked his great personal ambition during his long climb to power and devoted all this energies to furthering the cause of Lenin and Bolshevism. Only after Lenin’s death, with the Bolshevik takeover of Russia accomplished, did Stalin’s comrades in leadership find themselves forced to bow to Stalin’s will-or be eliminated.His rise to power was bloody and ruthless, yet under his twenty-nine-year leadership, Russia became a mighty industrial nation. Illiteracy was banished, interest in the arts began to flourish, and Russia moved toward amazing scientific triumphs. Man of Steel is the story of Joseph Stalin, the man who rose to become absolute master of Soviet Russia and who cast his shadow over the entire globe.

Man of Steel: The Early Years

by Frank Whitman

Middle-grade readers will be able to experience the thrills of the major motion picture Man of Steel in this junior novel that follows young Clark Kent as he learns to control his awesome powers and finds out who he really is. Eight pages of full-color movie stills featuring Superman(TM) add to the action. Featuring characters from the action-packed new movie, the Junior Novel tells the story of Clark Kent as he learns he is not the biological son of a Kansas couple from a town called Smallville. Clark is actually from the planet Krypton. As Clark slowly learns about his amazing powers and uncovers truth of where he came from, he begins to accept that it is his destiny to be Superman.

Man of Steel: The Official Movie Novelization

by Greg Cox

The official novelization of the new Man of Steel movie featuring Superman. The film, from director Zack Snyder, stars Henry Cavill (The Tudors) as Superman/Clark Kent, three-time Oscar® nominee Amy Adams (The Fighter) as Daily Planet journalist Lois Lane, and Oscar® nominee Laurence Fishburne (What's Love Got to Do with It) as her editor-in-chief, Perry White. Starring as Clark Kent's adoptive parents, Martha and Jonathan Kent, are Oscar® nominee Diane Lane (Unfaithful) and Academy Award® winner Kevin Costner (Dances with Wolves). Squaring off against the superhero are two other surviving Kryptonians, the villainous General Zod, played by Oscar® nominee Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road), and Faora, Zod's evil partner, played by Antje Traue. Also from Superman's native Krypton are Lara Lor-Van, Superman's mother, played by Ayelet Zurer, and Superman's father, Jor-El, portrayed by Academy Award® winner Russell Crowe (Gladiator). Rounding out the cast are Harry Lennix as U.S. military man General Swanwick, as well as Christopher Meloni as Colonel Hardy. Man of Steel is being produced by Charles Roven, Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas and Deborah Snyder. The screenplay was written by David S. Goyer, from a story by Goyer and Nolan, based upon characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Thomas Tull and Lloyd Phillips are serving as executive producers. Currently in production, Man of Steel is slated for release on June 14, 2013 and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s13)

Man of the Family

by Kathleen Karr

During the 1920s, life for Istvan, the eldest child of a Hungarian-American family, holds both joy and sadness.

Man on a Mission: The David Hilmers Story

by Rick Houston David Hilmers

“I floated toward one of the windows as Atlantis sailed high over the coast of Africa, unprepared for the incredible view that was about to unfold right before my eyes.” Being an astronaut wasn’t enough. Dr. David C. Hilmers has launched into space four times as part of NASA space shuttle crews. But God had more planned for Dr. Hilmers. The beauty of the Earth from orbit reminded Hilmers of his first dream to become a doctor. He went to medical school, became a pediatrician, and has since launched into countless missions and disaster relief trips around the world. Dr. Hilmers’ extraordinary life and work as a missionary will inspire you to reach even higher than the stars.

Man vs Beast: Book 6 (CHERUB #6)

by Robert Muchamore

Every day thousands of animals die in laboratory experiments. Some say these experiments provide essential scientific knowledge, while others will do anything to prevent them.James and Lauren Adams are stuck in the middle.They're CHERUB agents. Trained professionals with one essential advantage: adults never suspect that children are spying on them.For official purposes, these children do not exist.

Man vs Beast: Book 6 (CHERUB #6)

by Robert Muchamore

Every day thousands of animals die in laboratory experiments. Some say these experiments provide essential scientific knowledge, while others will do anything to prevent them.James and Lauren Adams are stuck in the middle.They're CHERUB agents. Trained professionals with one essential advantage: adults never suspect that children are spying on them.For official purposes, these children do not exist.CHERUB: MAN VS BEAST is read by Simon Scardifield.(P) Hodder Children's Books 2014

Man vs Beast: Book 6 (Cherub Ser. #6)

by Robert Muchamore

Every day thousands of animals die in laboratory experiments. Some say these experiments provide essential scientific knowledge, while others will do anything to prevent them.James and Lauren Adams are stuck in the middle.They're CHERUB agents. Trained professionals with one essential advantage: adults never suspect that children are spying on them.For official purposes, these children do not exist.

Man's Search for Meaning: Young Adult Edition

by Viktor E. Frankl John Boyne

A young readers’ edition of the best-selling classic about the Holocaust and finding meaning in suffering, with a photo insert, a glossary of terms, a chronology of Frankl’s life, and supplementary letters and speechesThe Library of Congress called it “one of the ten most influential books in America”; the New York Times pronounced it “an enduring work of survival literature”; and O, The Oprah Magazine praised it as “one of the most significant books of the twentieth century.” Man’s Search for Meaning has long riveted readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. This new young readers’ edition brings a beloved classic to a new generation of readers, offering a universal tribute to coping with suffering and finding one’s purpose. An abridged text of the original book (emphasizing Frankl’s personal story, while omitting some material on his psychological theory of logotherapy) is presented here, along with supplemental materials that vividly bring Frankl’s story to life, and a foreword by prominent young adult author John Boyne. Man’s Search for Meaning: A Young Readers’ Edition will help readers ages twelve to eighteen grasp Frankl’s enduring lessons on perseverance and strength with clarity and depth.

Man-Monsters and Animal Horrors #3 (Monster Hunters Unlimited #3)

by John Gatehouse

Now it’s the monsters’ turn to be scared!The monster hunting continues is the third installment of Monster Hunters Unlimited. This series of tongue-in-cheek handbooks instruct readers on the not-so-deadly art of monster hunting. Complete with comical, full-color art and irreverent narratives based around actual myths, folklore, and legends, Monster Hunters Unlimited: Shape Shifters and Flying Fiends is a must-have book for all young monster hunters.

Manacha Mal Dhuvun Kadhala Tarach Jagan Halak Hou Shakat

by Baba Bhand

This is a story of a man named Bhopale Maharaj. He got this name because of Bhopala(red pumpkin) made cap out of pumpkin, and used the stick from the same tree. He opened an orphanage and looked after them. He taught people about good things.

Manage Your Emotions (Health and My Body)

by Martha E. Rustad

Sometimes you feel happy. Sometimes you feel sad. Sometimes you don’t know how you feel. You feel lots of different things all day long. Talk about your feelings and learn how to deal with them.

Manager (Careers With Character)

by Ann Vitale

Find out what it takes to be a manager with character... Managers work in all career areas. Whatever their field, they need the core qualities of a good character. *Retail store managers need self-control, conscientiousness, and service orientation. *Bank managers need respect for confidentiality and a sense of fairness toward all clients regardless of the economic circumstances. *IRS managers need communication skills, diligence, and the ability to work well in a team. *Law enforcement officials need self-control, compassion, fairness, and integrity. *CEOs of large corporations need leadership and communication skills. Do you think you have what it takes to be a manager? Manager can help you decide.

Managing Employees (Young Adult Library of Small Business an #10)

by Helen Thompson

Are you interested in having your own business? Today, young people have never had more opportunities to build new and exciting businesses. Before you start your business, you'll need to know the basics, though. Businesses big and small need to make sure workers are enjoying their jobs and staying focused. Without employees doing their jobs well, no company can succeed. In Managing Employees, you'll learn how keeping your employees happy, healthy, and working hard will lead to a successful business--as well as how to avoid problems with workers that can hurt your company.

Managing Stress: A Teen's Guide To Managing Stress (Young Adult's Guide to the Science of He)

by Joan Esherick

Are you anxious? Irritable? Feeling depressed? Having trouble sleeping? Feeling tired all the time? If these symptoms describe you, you may have too much stress in your life! Stress is a fact of life. We all live with it. We all experience its effects. The exhilarated rider on a roller coaster experiences one kind of stress. The terrified victim of assault experiences another. Too many teens, however, deal with a potentially harmful, even deadly form of stress: chronic stress. This book offers teens a primer on stress: What is it? From where does it come? How does it help us? How can it cause harm? How do we know if we're under too much stress? What unhealthy ways of handling stress should we avoid? What healthy ways of stress management can we embrace? What tips or strategies might help us better handle the sources of stress in our lives? If you want to know how to manage stress better, sidebars, easy-to-understand statistics, and real-life case studies make this book an informative, interesting read.

Managing Suicidal Risk (Second Edition)

by David A. Jobes

This revised manual provides a proven therapeutic framework for evaluating suicidal risk and developing and implementing a suicide-specific treatment plan that is respectful, empathetic, and empowering.

Managing Your Emojis: 100 Devotions for Navigating Your Feelings

by Lynn Cowell Michelle Nietert

God calls us to live lives of joy, but sometimes we feel mad, sad, or scared. Managing Your Emojis, a 100-day devotional, teaches kids that God loves them no matter what they&’re feeling, and Scripture can empower them to manage their emotions.Learning to manage our emotions is a critical life skill, yet we&’ve often missed equipping kids with these valuable skills before situations intensify into mental health issues. Managing Your Emojis will help kids discover that emotional control and happiness come from God&’s love for them. Through short, accessible devotions kids will be encouraged to observe, name, and release their emotions while turning to God for the strength, love, and care they need as they begin the fast-moving process of growing up.Managing Your Emojis, for boys and girls ages 8–12:Teaches kids they can accept and manage their God-given emotions.Refers to specific Scriptures that speak to our emotions and help children realize God accepts all their emotions.Creates freedom in families to discuss emotions and know they are part of God&’s design.Includes stories that present a problem, a Scripture that provides a solution, a practical application, and a closing prayer.Is written by bestselling author Lynn Cowell and licensed professional counselor Michelle Nietert. Managing Your Emojis will empower your child to find acceptance and approval from God as they come to know that God made them just as they are; intense emotions and all.

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