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The Nine Night Mystery
by Sharna JacksonA page-turning, fast-paced, twisty murder mystery packed with epic reveals, red herrings and sharp, real, funny teen dialogue, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and the Lizzie and Belle Mysteries, from the award-winning author of High-Rise Mystery and The Good Turn.Last night Wesley and his friends Josephine and Margot threw their neighbour Rachel a surprise birthday party.This morning, Rachel is dead. And Wesley is the one who finds her body. Rachel's friends throw a traditional Caribbean Nine Night celebration to help guide her soul to the next world. But Wesley, Margot and Josephine don't have time to mourn Rachel. They are determined to find out who did this - and find out what secrets Rachel was keeping... Praise for Sharna Jackson: 'I utterly loved The Good Turn; it's bone-deep brilliant; a joy to the very end. It's so warm and so funny, and so ferociously on the side of justice and of hope. I adored it.' - Katherine Rundell
The Nine of Us: Growing Up Kennedy
by Jean Kennedy SmithIn this evocative and affectionate memoir, Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith, the last surviving child of Joe and Rose Kennedy, offers an intimate and illuminating look at a time long ago when she and her siblings, guided by their parents, laughed and learned a great deal under one roof.Prompted by interesting tidbits in the newspaper, Rose and Joe Kennedy would pose questions to their nine children at the dinner table. "Where could Amelia Earhart have gone?" "How would you address this horrible drought?" "What would you do about the troop movements in Europe?" It was a nightly custom that helped shape the Kennedys into who they would become.Before Joe and Rose’s children emerged as leaders on the world stage, they were a loving circle of brothers and sisters who played football, swam, read, and pursued their interests. They were children inspired by parents who instilled in them a strong work ethic, deep love of country, and intense appreciation for the sacrifices their ancestors made to come to America. "No whining in this house!" was their father’s regular refrain. It was his way of reminding them not to complain, to be grateful for what they had, and to give back. In her remarkable memoir, Kennedy Smith—the last surviving sibling—revisits this singular time in their lives. Filled with fascinating anecdotes and vignettes, and illustrated with dozens of family pictures, The Nine of Us vividly depicts this large, close-knit family during a different time in American history. Kennedy Smith offers indelible, elegantly rendered portraits of her larger-than-life siblings and her parents. "They knew how to cure our hurts, bind our wounds, listen to our woes, and help us enjoy life," she writes. "We were lucky children indeed."
Nine Things Teens Should Know and Parents are Afraid to Talk About
by Nicholas Comninellis Joe WhiteAdolescence, it's one of the most challenging times in life, one that everyone, both parents and kids, goes through eventually. However, today's teenagers face many challenges and issues that their parents did not have to deal with, and they need guidance. Nine Things Teens Should Know And Parents Are Afraid To Talk About provides a handbook for teens going through this confusing time and deals with issues such as: Picking godly friends Dealing with crazy emotions Getting along with parents Physical and emotional changes Choosing the right kind of entertainment Dr. Joe White of Kanakuk Kamps and Dr. Nicholas Comninellis give a thorough and sensitive guide for teens who are confused about where to turn and what to do with the pressures they have to face. An honest and straightforward treatment of the issues, Nine Things Teens Should Know is a great resource for parents and teens alike.
Nine Words Max
by Dan Bar-elMaximilian is a prince who loves to talk: No topic is too small, no story too boring. Max's brothers are the opposite--the less said the better. When the king and queen go on a trip and leave the brothers alone, the 3 princes put a spell on Max that limits him to speaking only 9 words at a time. The brothers are delighted: peace and quiet at last! But when a fearsome dignitary arrives, they realize the true value of their brother's insatiable need for information. A cautionary tale and a tongue-in-cheek tribute to trivia buffs, Nine Words Max is also a sly satire of our modern world's obsession with media--the 3 reticent princes spend a lot of time sending silly messages, lying around watching puppet shows and speaking in 140 characters or less... This book is a funny, quirky and madcap tale with fantastic illustrations from illustrator David Huyck.
Nineteen Minutes: A novel (Center Point Platinum Fiction (large Print) Ser.)
by Jodi PicoultIn nineteen minutes, you can mow the front lawn, color your hair, watch a third of a hockey game. In nineteen minutes, you can bake scones or get a tooth filled by a dentist; you can fold laundry for a family of five.... <P><P>In nineteen minutes, you can stop the world, or you can just jump off it. In nineteen minutes, you can get revenge. Sterling is a small, ordinary New Hampshire town where nothing ever happens -- until the day its complacency is shattered by a shocking act of violence. In the aftermath, the town's residents must not only seek justice in order to begin healing but also come to terms with the role they played in the tragedy. For them, the lines between truth and fiction, right and wrong, insider and outsider have been obscured forever. <P>Josie Cormier, the teenage daughter of the judge sitting on the case, could be the state's best witness, but she can't remember what happened in front of her own eyes. And as the trial progresses, fault lines between the high school and the adult community begin to show, destroying the closest of friendships and families. <P> Nineteen Minutes is New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult's most raw, honest, and important novel yet. Told with the straightforward style for which she has become known, it asks simple questions that have no easy answers: Can your own child become a mystery to you? What does it mean to be different in our society? Is it ever okay for a victim to strike back? And who -- if anyone -- has the right to judge someone else?
Nineteen Minutes
by Jodi PicoultTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'Incredibly thought-provoking SunAfter years of cruel bullying from his classmates, Peter Houghton snaps one morning, and in nineteen minutes, ten residents of the town of Sterling are dead. When the case goes to trial, the reeling town is determined to seek justice for the innocents Peter killed. But as the trial unfolds, Peter's testimony casts light on the terrible role the residents of Sterling have played in turning a sweet, loving boy into a killer, and it isn't long before Sterling's illusions of innocence find themselves shattered forever. . .THE BOOK OF TWO WAYS, Jodi's stunning new novel about life, death and missed opportunities is available to pre-order now.
Nineteen Steps
by Millie Bobby BrownThe New York Times bestseller from iconic Emmy-nominated actress and producer MILLIE BOBBY BROWN: Nineteen Steps "My inner history-loving teenage geek clapped her hands in ecstasy at the thought of a historical novel penned by Enola Holmes, and she wasn't disappointed!”—Kate QuinnLove blooms in the darkest days…It’s 1942, and air raid sirens continue to wail around London. Eighteen-year-old Nellie Morris counts every day lucky that she emerges from the underground shelters unharmed, her loving family still surrounding her.After a chance encounter with Ray, an American airman stationed nearby, Nellie becomes enchanted with the idea of a broader world. Just when Nellie begins to embrace an exciting new life with Ray, a terrible incident occurs during an air raid one evening, tearing Nellie’s world apart. But just when it seems all hope is lost, Nellie finds that, against all odds, love and happiness can triumph.Nineteen Steps is a deeply affecting, mesmerizing page-turner inspired by the author’s family history. An epic story of longing, loss, and secrets, Millie Bobby Brown’s propulsive debut introduces an unforgettable, brave young woman and boldly portrays the strength in the power of love.“Inspired by my Nanny Ruth, this book is very personal and close to my heart. I grew up listening to stories about her time living through the war. I’m honored to keep her story alive.”—Millie Bobby Brown
Ninety-Nine Fire Hoops: A Memoir
by Allison Hong MerrillAllison Hong is not your typical fifteen-year-old Taiwanese girl. Unwilling to bend to the conditioning of her Chinese culture, which demands that women submit to men&’s will, she disobeys her father&’s demand to stay in their faith tradition, Buddhism, and instead joins the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Then, six years later, she drops out of college to serve a mission—a decision for which her father disowns her.After serving her mission in Taiwan, twenty-two-year-old Allison marries her Chinese-speaking American boyfriend, Cameron Chastain. But sixteen months later, Allison returns home to their Texas apartment and is shocked to discover that, in her two-hour absence, Cameron has taken all the money, moved out, and filed for divorce. Desperate for love and acceptance, Allison moves to Utah and enlists in an imaginary, unforgiving dating war against the bachelorettes at Brigham Young University, where the rules don&’t make sense—and winning isn&’t what she thought it would be.
Nini
by François ThisdaleLong before Nini was born, she was in a safe place where a familiar voice promised her a loving home. But once she was born, that soft voice was replaced by the words of care givers in an orphanage. Though they were kind, Nini missed the soft voice and the promises it made. Then, one day, a man and a woman on the other side of the world learned that their dreams were about to come true. They would finally have a baby to love. When they all met, Nini once again heard a soft voice, as reassuring and as loving as the first, and trusted that the promises had come true. But her first memory was never lost – it remained an echo for her to share with her parents in her new home.This exceptional book about adoption is a comforting story for children and families who have experienced it first-hand, a tribute to the author&’s own adopted child, and a very heartfelt thank-you for the gift of family.
ninitohtênân / We Listen (Nohkom series #3)
by Caitlin Dale NicholsonThe third book in the Nôhkom series, in Cree and English, tells a story about gathering leaves for Labrador tea, while listening in different ways. A child, her family and her friend have arrived at their favorite picnic spot by the lake, but before they eat lunch Nôhkom suggests they pick leaves for Labrador tea. Once among the trees, Nôhkom pauses for a moment to listen, and the others do too. Nôhkom prays, the girls take their turn, then Nôhkom shows them where to find the leaves. Nôhkom and Mom rest after harvesting, but the girls opt for a swim in the lake ... though they’re quite happy to warm up afterwards with freshly brewed Labrador tea. And when it’s time for the picnic, the girls take another turn at listening. Beautifully rendered paintings in acrylic on canvas show the family outing. Includes a recipe for Labrador tea as well as a salve made from Labrador Tea leaves. Key Text Features illustrations recipe informational note Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
Ninja Baby
by Diane Goode David ZeltserFrom the day she was born, Nina was a ninja baby. She obliterated her applesauce. She concealed herself at bath time. And she was training herself in advanced infiltration (of movie night). Nina wants to do everything by herself, until the day her parents bring home a Kung Fu Master (a baby brother). Now with a sibling, Nina will face the one thing she cannot do alone: be part of a family. With verve and humor, David Zeltser and Diane Goode tell the story of an unusually gifted child, and the family that is more than a match for her.
Ninja Baby
by David ZeltserFrom the day she was born, Nina was a ninja baby. She obliterated her applesauce. She concealed herself at bath time. And she was training herself in advanced infiltration (of movie night). Nina wants to do everything by herself, until the day her parents bring home a Kung Fu Master (a baby brother). Now with a sibling, Nina will face the one thing she cannot do alone: be part of a family. With verve and humor, David Zeltser and Diane Goode tell the story of an unusually gifted child, and the family that is more than a match for her. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
Ninja Bunny: Sister vs. Brother (Ninja Bunny)
by Jennifer Gray OlsonA hilarious new Ninja Bunny adventure featuring a humongous carrot, sibling rivalry, and a pair of ninjas who make a super awesome team. Ninja Bunny has faced incredible danger! He has demonstrated all the skills of a super awesome ninja: impressive strength, amazing bravery, extreme sneakiness! But when he embarks on a new mission to find the Golden Carrot of Awesomeness, he meets his biggest challenge yet—his annoying little sister! She insists on tagging along, and she insists that she is a ninja bunny, too. Not possible. Will she ruin Ninja Bunny&’s chance at finding the world&’s largest carrot? Or might she actually possess a few ninja skills of her own? Praise for Ninja Bunny: &“Sweetly humorous fun for readers working on their own &‘hi-yahs.&’&” —Publishers Weekly &“Gorgeous illustrations. . . . Ninja Bunny is sure to delight young warriors of all stripes.&” —New York Journal of Books
Ninja-cienta: Una novela gráfica (Cuentos de hadas futuristas)
by Joey ComeauLa madrastra y las hermanastras maltratan a Cenicienta.Todos los di´as la obligan a lavarles la ropa y cocinarles, mientras que ella debe vestir harapos y comer migajas. Pero en las noches, escondida entre las sombras, ¡Cenicienta se entrena para convertirse en ninja! Su suen~o es ser guardaespaldas personal del pri´ncipe. Cuando recibe una invitacio´n para el baile real y tiene la oportunidad de demostrarle al Pri´ncipe lo que vale, ¡su madrastra no la deja ir! Pero esta vez, Ninja-cienta no va a aceptar un "no"...
Niños: instrucciones de uso. El manual definitivo
by Rocío Ramos-Paúl Luis Torres¿Estamos preparados para ser padres?El libro completo para la educación de tus hijos. Es una pregunta clásica a la hora de enfrentarnos al hecho de tener un hijo. Algo que en principio tendría que ser un instinto natural resulta mucho más difícil de lo que se pueda pensar, y más aún hoy en día, cuando el tiempo que dedicamos a nuestros hijos a veces puede parecer insuficiente o poco valioso. En este contexto, la psicóloga más querida de la televisión, Rocío Ramos-Paúl, y Luis Torres han confeccionado este manual en el que no solo se aglutinan todas y cada una de las enseñanzas y técnicas que Rocío utiliza en su programa, sino que se explican de manera detallada los principales procesos y problemáticas de los pequeños según su rango de edad. Los niños vienen sin instrucciones de uso, pero Rocío Ramos-Paúl y Luis Torres han confeccionado un estupendo prospecto con el cual podrás afrontar la educación de tus hijos de una forma serena y feliz. Este libro te ayudará a educar a tu hijo en distintos ámbitos: * Hábitos * Límites * Tiempo de calidad * Entorno * Escolarización
Niños aparte
by Julieta ValeroEl debut en la ficción narrativa de la poeta Julieta Valero arma el puzzle emocional que une a dos mujeres con una prosa mágica y sensual. «Una evidencia que nos asombra.» Una de las definiciones de Poesía que más me gustan vale igual para el deseo. El deseo y su objeto, que con la energía del verbo hacemos uno, eran cosas distintas antes de acontecernos. Yo conocía a Elena como a otras docenas de personas relacionadas con la educación de mi hijo. Qué maja, piensas, yendo hacia el coche; y ese mismo atisbo de simpatía cumplida ya es una película que plastifica a los interlocutores en su papel dado; somos padres, madres, somos nuestra función. El nombre propio y lo que pudiera desatar una mirada se obvian, como un vicio extraño. Pero sucede a veces que el plástico se funde. No por un calor que emana de la persona observada desde el yo. Nada cambió en Elena; mi deseo la encontró.” Con una prosa enérgica y sensual, Julieta Valero entrega una novela que se despliega en diferentes relatos y un libro de relatos que se lee como una novela. La forma y el tono varían, pero un tema se impone: adultos que crían al margen de la crianza, y los márgenes de la niñez como espacio que nos sigue hablando cuando ya somos adultos. Niños aparte dibuja un país en cambio constante, con sensibilidades enfrentadas y sin embargo familiares.
Niños atentos y felices con mindfulness
by Teresa Moroño¡Mindfulness para peques! Enseña a tus hijos a gestionar sus emociones y a escucharse a ellos mismos. Ejercitar la mente de nuestros hijos debería ser tan importante como cuidar su cuerpo. <P><P>Este libro nos ayudará a enseñar a nuestros hijos una nueva manera de ver el mundo para controlar sus emociones, a través de técnicas de mindfulness adaptadas a su edad y a los problemas y personalidad de cada niño. <P><P>Sin darnos cuenta, el frenético ritmo del día a día afecta de manera devastadora al desarrollo emocional de nuestros hijos. Por un lado, conductas como las rabietas y los celos y, por otro, la incapacidad de los pequeños para desarrollar la atención son el reflejo de nuestros hábitos dictados por el estrés. <P><P>Con el fin de ayudar a nuestros hijos a gestionar las emociones, conocer sus propios sentimientos y mejorar su capacidad de atención, Teresa Moroño, tras años impartiendo cursos a niños y adolescentes, nos guiará por el viaje del mindfulness a través de cuentos y explicaciones prácticas y sencillas para el día a día. Además, Teresa incluye capítulos especiales para situaciones más difíciles como el bullying. <P><P>A partir de sus indicaciones, el lector podrá crear su propio programa de mindfulness adaptado para cada niño. Los pequeños aprenderán a buscar la felicidad en su interior y a jerarquizar sus pensamientos para centrar el foco en el aquí y el ahora.
Niños campeones
by Francois KeyserEsta serie de cinco cuentos para niños fue escrita para enseñarles los siguientes principios a través de la narración: Honestidad (Las flores mágicas) Persistencia (El Ciclista) Entusiasmo (Carrera de carritos) Amistad (Menos dulces, más amigos) Atracción (Él es atractivo porque...) “Las flores mágicas" es una historia en la que un niño finalmente debe ser honesto porque lo que ha hecho ha puesto la vida de su padre en peligro. “El Ciclista" les muestra a los niños que para tener éxito, deben persistir para lograr lo que quieren. Una vez que lo hayan logrado, deben seguir esforzándose para ser buenos en lo que hacen. “Carrera de carritos" les muestra a los niños que, si bien no nos entusiasmamos por todo en la vida, depende de nosotros hacer que algo sea lo más agradable posible. “Menos dulces, más amigos" les muestra a los niños que la amistad es más importante que la comida y las cosas materiales. “Él es atractivo porque..." usa la evaluación que dos chicas hacen de sus padres sobre qué es atractivo para ellas - ¡y no son sólo las apariencias!
Niños con confianza: Cómo podemos criar niños positivos, confiados, resilientes y focalizados
by Karen CampbellTodo padre quiere lo mejor para sus hijos, sobre todo que crezcan para convertirse en adultos confiados y positivos. Los padres tienen una gran influencia sobre la forma en que sus hijos piensan y lidian con las situaciones de la vida cotidiana. Criar a un niño para que sea resiliente y pueda lidiar con los altibajos de la vida también es algo por lo que muchos se esfuerzan, ya que los niños felices y exitosos suelen crecer para convertirse en adultos que llevan vidas muy completas. Niños con Confianza te dará estrategias prácticas para moldear y mejorar la perspectiva y la mentalidad de tus hijos. Haz click en ver “adentro” y observa la lista de contenidos. Sigue nuestros consejos y ayuda a tu hijo a desarrollar todo su potencial, ganando confianza en sí mismo, siendo positivo, respetuoso, resiliente, focalizado y organizado.
Niños descansados, niños felices
by Dr. Eduard EstivillUna guía práctica para conseguir que los niños integren buenos hábitos, se acuesten felices y se despierten descansados. Todos los padres y cuidadores saben que si un niño no descansa bien, no estará preparado para afrontar los retos del día siguiente: le costará estar atento en clase, no disfrutará de las actividades y, además, su desgana puede entorpecer la vida de toda la familia. Cada niño necesita sus horas de descanso y también rutinas y hábitos sencillos que satisfagan sus necesidades físicas y emocionales. Ha de aprender a estudiar, a comer alimentos sanos, a practicar hábitos de higiene, y hemos de ayudarle a que se relaje antes de ir a la cama para que vaya de manera voluntaria. Este es un libro práctico y sencillo que muestra cómo las horas previas al ir a dormir pueden ser más gratificantes para todos. Y nos enseña que un niño que respeta unos buenos hábitos y unas rutinas claras en casa, es un niño más feliz, un niño que se acuesta y se levanta con alegría e ilusión para afrontar su día. Un libro que promete una convivencia más agradable para toda la familia.
Niños desobedientes, padres desesperados: El método para que tu hijo te haga caso a la primera
by Rocío Ramos-Paúl Luis Torres¿Estás desesperado porque tu hijo es un desobediente? ¿Es incapaz de cumplir con sus tareas? ¿Estás agobiado porque piensas que hace contigo lo que quiere y no sabes cómo remediarlo? Este libro te enseñará: - A conseguir que obedezca y a hacerle entender que es necesario y beneficioso. - En qué momento premiar, castigar o ser flexible con las reglas. - Las razones por las que no hace caso y por qué se salta los límites. - Los peligros de no poner directrices. - Las dificultades que se presentan a cada edad y sus soluciones. - Las diferentes actitudes y estilos educativos que como padre puedes seguir. Una obra amena e imprescindible para todo aquel que quiera mejorar la relación con su hijo y disfrutar de lo que significa ser padre.
Niños Seguros de Sí Mismos
by Karen Campbell Katrina Kahler Ana Cristina PeñaImagine a tus hijos mientras crecen. Ellos son fuertes y pueden hacerle frente a los problemas que la vida les presenta. Están seguros y tienen una visión positiva de la vida. Debido a esto, siempre son felices y tienen muchos buenos amigos y relaciones. A lo largo de su vida han sido agradecidos y la gente siempre comenta su hermosa actitud. Usted puede dar forma al futuro de sus hijos. Niños felices y exitosos convertidos en adultos bien formados. Siga nuestros consejos y le garantizamos que usted verá resultados de cambios positivos para la vida; dando a su hijo el regalo de una vida maravillosa.
Los niños vienen sin manual de instrucciones: Técnicas de una superniñera para educar a tus hijos
by Montserrat GiménezEl libro que necesitan todos los padres para no volverse locos con la educación de sus hijos. Los niños demandan mucha atención, necesitan miles de cuidados, avanzan a un ritmo asombroso... Y no siempre sabemos qué hacer en cada momento. Cuando se trata de educar, muchos padres admiten sentirse cansados y absorbidos y eso no significa que lo estén haciendo mal o que sean unos malos padres. Los niños vienen sin manual de instrucciones es una obra que te ayuda a despejar las dudas sobre cómo tratar a tu hijo cuando se enrabiete, te proporciona herramientas para hacerle entender las normas y acostumbrarlo a las rutinas, te ofrece las claves para desarrollar estrategias de educador y fomentar buenas conductas... Práctico, con multitud de casos reales en los que cualquiera puede verse identificado y estructurado de forma muy clara, este es el libro que necesitas para no perder la cabeza con la educación de tu hijo. Los niños vienen sin manual de instrucciones, pero podemos irlo escribiendo día a día. A partir de la experiencia de muchas familias y de los estudios que en Psicología y Pedagogía se han realizado sobre esta materia, podemos establecer una serie de claves y estrategias que contribuyen a que la tarea de educar sea un poco más sencilla.
Ninth Grade Slays (The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod)
by Heather BrewerHaving made it through the eighth grade, Vlad Tod enters his freshman year -- and it sucks as much as the previous year. A trip to Siberia gives study abroad a whole new meaning as Vlad connects with other vampires and advances his mind-control abilities.
The Ninth Step: Red Hook, The Graving Dock, Neptune Avenue, And The Ninth Step (The Jack Leightner Crime Novels #4)
by Gabriel CohenIn this fourth novel in Edgar Award finalist Gabriel Cohen&’s acclaimed crime series, Brooklyn homicide detective Jack Leightner reopens the case of his brother&’s death four decades later. Cutting class, young Jack Leightner and his brother, Petey, are playing near the Brooklyn waterfront when they find a hidden case of Scotch. They are carrying it home when two teenagers from outside the neighborhood stop them and demand they hand over the booze. Jack refuses, and one of the muggers draws a knife, changing Jack&’s life forever. Forty years later, now a veteran of the elite Brooklyn South Homicide Task Force, Leightner still has not come to grips with that fateful day in Red Hook. He is making breakfast one morning when a man appears on his doorstep and introduces himself as Petey&’s killer. Leightner could arrest him, but the man makes him a deal: Let me go and I&’ll tell you the real reason I stabbed your brother. As Leightner digs into the hidden causes of his family tragedy, he finds his brother&’s murder was about much more than a case of Scotch.The Ninth Step is the 4th book in the Jack Leightner Crime Novels, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.