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Secrets of the Terra-Cotta Soldier
by Ying Chang Compestine Vinson CompestineThrough the stories of a terra-cotta soldier who has survived through the centuries, thirteen-year-old Ming, a village boy in 1970s China, learns the history of Emperor Qin, known both for building the Great Wall of China and for burying scholars alive, and how and why the terra-cotta soldiers came to be.
Secrets of the Tomb
by Deva ShoreNatasha has been plagued by dreams of Egypt for years. Taunted about her weight by her classmates, she throws herself into her studies. Spurred on by her obsession with all things Egypt, she enters a competition and wins a trip to Egypt to work on a dig with archaeologists. As a precondition, she must lose weight to meet the physical requirements of the trip.Her need to lose weight fast leads her to a hypnotherapist. Under hypnosis, she discovers she once lived an extraordinary former life as Tilia, a serving girl to Princess Zenithia of Egypt.As her incredible journey begins, she discovers who she was, who she is now, and who she will ultimately become.
Secrets, Lies, and Scandals
by Amanda K. MorganIn the tradition of I Know What You Did Last Summer and How to Get Away with Murder, five teens must overcome their paranoia in order to keep their teacher’s death a secret in this fast-paced suspense thriller.Nothing ruins summer vacation like a secret…especially when it involves a dead teacher. Ivy used to be on top of the social ladder, until her ex made that all go away. She has a chance to be Queen Bee again, but only if the rest of the group can keep quiet. Tyler has always been a bad boy, but lately he’s been running low on second chances. There’s no way he’s going to lose everything because someone couldn’t keep their mouth shut. Kinley wouldn’t describe herself as perfect, though everyone else would. But perfection comes at a price, and there is nothing she wouldn’t do to keep her perfect record—one that doesn’t include murder charges. Mattie is only in town for the summer. He wasn’t looking to make friends, and he definitely wasn’t looking to be involved in a murder. He’s also not looking to be riddled with guilt for the rest of his life…but to prevent that he’ll have to turn them all in. Cade couldn’t care less about the body, or about the pact to keep the secret. The only way to be innocent is for someone else to be found guilty. Now he just has to decide who that someone will be. With the police hot on the case, they don’t have much time to figure out how to trust each other. But in order to take the lead, you have to be first in line…and that’s the quickest way to get stabbed in the back.
Security Breach Files Updated Edition: An AFK Book (Five Nights At Freddy's)
by Scott CawthonCrack open this updated edition of the Security Breach Files for a deep dive into the terrifying game!All that you want to know about the first free-roam Five Nights at Freddy's game is presented here in vivid detail, with thirty-two new pages taking you through the free story "Ruin".This comprehensive breakdown covering gameplay, secrets, Easter eggs, and alternate endings for both the main game and DLC will deepen the knowledge of even the most enthusiastic player. All the evidence, along with every detail of the newest entry into the world of Five Nights at Freddy's is laid out for fans to explore in this one-of-a-kind guide.
Sedition
by E. M. Wright"Fast-paced, clever, and allegorical, this novel considers what makes people human after all. Sedition is powerful because of its social commentary, compelling setting, and unexpected heroine." -Camille-Yvette Welsch, FORWARD REVIEWS She was created for more than slavery; she was built for rebellion. In an alternate Victorian England, clockwork cyborgs provide the primary source of labor for the upper class. Known as biomatons, they are property by law and have been manipulated and mind-controlled into subservience. Taryn Roft, a 17-year-old girl, attending classes at Grafton's School of Mechanicks in London has a secret. What's even worse—she cannot remember anything before her twelfth birthday. When a mysterious privateer discovers her secret, he offers her an ultimatum: accompany him to his airship, or her secret will be revealed to everyone. For Taryn, it's not much of a choice. Facing prejudice and cruelty may be nothing new to the only girl at an all-boys' school, but the further from home she gets, the darker her situation becomes.
See All the Stars
by Kit Frick<p>A Bustle Best YA Book for August 2018 We Were Liars meets Goodbye Days in this thrilling debut novel that sweeps readers away as they try to solve the mystery of what happened then to make Ellory so broken now. <p>It’s hard to find the truth beneath the lies you tell yourself. Then: They were four—Bex, Jenni, Ellory, Ret. (Venus. Earth. Moon. Sun.) Electric, headstrong young women; Ellory’s whole solar system. Now: Ellory is alone, her once inseparable group of friends torn apart by secrets, deception, and a shocking incident that changed their lives forever. Then: Lazy summer days. A party. A beautiful boy. Ellory met Matthias and fell into the beginning of a spectacular, bright love. Now: Ellory returns to Pine Brook to navigate senior year after a two-month suspension and summer away—no boyfriend, no friends. No going back. <p>Tormented by some and sought out by others, troubled by a mysterious note-writer who won’t let Ellory forget, and consumed by guilt over her not entirely innocent role in everything and everyone she’s lost, Ellory finds that even in the present, the past is everywhere. The path forward isn’t a straight line. And moving on will mean sorting the truth from the lies—the lies Ellory has been telling herself. <p>Originally published as See All the Stars. </p>
See How They Run (Embassy Row #2)
by Ally CarterDigging up lost secrets is always dangerous.For the past three years, Grace Blakely has been desperate to find out the truth about her mother's murder. She thought it would bring her peace. She thought it would lead her to answers. She thought she could put the past to rest. But the truth has only made her a target. And the past? The only way to put the past to rest is for Grace to kill it once and for all. On Embassy Row, power can make you a victor or a victim; love can turn you into a fool or a fugitive; and family can lead you forward or bury you deep. Trust is a luxury. Death is a very real threat. And a girl like Grace must be very careful about which secrets she brings to light.
See No Color
by Shannon Gibney"Transracial adoption is never oversimplified, airbrushed, or sentimentalized, but instead, it's portrayed with bracing honesty as the messy institution it is: rearranging families, blending cultural and biological DNA, loss and joy. An exceptionally accomplished debut." — Kirkus, starred review For as long as she can remember, sixteen-year-old Alex Kirtridge has known two things about herself: She's a stellar baseball player. She's adopted. Alex has had a comfortable childhood in Madison, Wisconsin. Despite some teasing, being a biracial girl in a wealthy white family hasn't been that big a deal. What mattered was that she was a star on the diamond, where her father, a former Major Leaguer, coached her hard and counted on her to make him proud. But now, things are changing: she meets Reggie, the first black guy who's wanted to get to know her; she discovers the letters from her biological father that her adoptive parents have kept from her; and her changing body starts to affect her game. Suddenly, Alex begins to question who she really is. She's always dreamed of playing pro baseball just like her father, but can she really do it? Does she truly fit in with her white family? Who were her biological parents? What does it mean to be black? If she's going to find answers, Alex has to come to terms with her adoption, her race, and the dreams she thought would always guide her. • Winner of the Minnesota Book Award • A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen book of the Year • A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
See Ya Later: The World According to Arron Crascall
by Arron CrascallAlright guys? It's me, Arron. Or as some people call me, 'that guy with the phone, the skinny jeans and the really fat head'.In a world that seems to be freefalling without a parachute towards utter chaos, I'm here to remind you that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. No, in fact, when life gives you lemons, make a fool out of yourself in the lemonade aisle.*Because there's more to life than Brexit, Bake Off and banging on about being vegan. Yes, with this book - which is my take on the world - you will learn how to survive a proper lads' holiday, become a master in the art of takeaway ordering and find out about the pitfalls of seriously inappropriate tattoos.So do yourself a favour: turn off the news, cancel that juice cleanse, open your eyes to the brilliant, hilarious world we live in and most importantly . . . buy this book.SEE YA LATER! Arron x*Actually, don't do exactly that, that's my thing.
See You Later
by Christopher PikeFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Club—soon to be an original Netflix series!Mark has just fallen in love for the first time. The girl&’s name is Becky and unfortunately for Mark, she already has a boyfriend. Mark tries his best, but he is unable to win Becky for himself—until he meets young couple Vincent and Kara and strange things start to happen.
See You Yesterday
by Rachel Lynn SolomonA New York Times bestseller! From the author of Today Tonight Tomorrow comes a magical, &“emotionally savvy[,] and genuinely romantic&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) story in the vein of Groundhog Day about a girl forced to relive her disastrous first day of college—only to discover that her nemesis is stuck in the time loop with her.Barrett Bloom is hoping college will be a fresh start after a messy high school experience. But when school begins on September 21st, everything goes wrong. She&’s humiliated by the know-it-all in her physics class, she botches her interview for the college paper, and at a party that night, she accidentally sets a frat on fire. She panics and flees, and when she realizes her roommate locked her out of their dorm, she falls asleep in the common room. The next morning, Barrett&’s perplexed to find herself back in her dorm room bed, no longer smelling of ashes and crushed dreams. It&’s September 21st. Again. And after a confrontation with Miles, the guy from Physics 101, she learns she&’s not alone—he&’s been trapped for months. When her attempts to fix her timeline fail, she agrees to work with Miles to find a way out. Soon they&’re exploring the mysterious underbelly of the university and going on wild, romantic adventures. As they start falling for each other, they face the universe&’s biggest unanswered question yet: what happens to their relationship if they finally make it to tomorrow?
See You on Venus
by Victoria VinuesaThe runaway romance now a major motion picture starring Virginia Gardner and Alex Aiono! Two teens embark on a journey to Spain to discover the meaning of love, death and everything in between in this star-crossed love story perfect for fans of The Fault in our Stars, Five Feet Apart and All the Bright Places.Mia has had a heart condition her whole life. She&’s not afraid of dying but something has always stopped her from her biggest fear: tracking down her biological mother in Spain . . . until now. Kyle has always been the life of the party . . . that was until the car accident that killed his best friend. Now he&’s willing to do just about anything to escape his reality. After a twist of fate, Mia and Kyle meet and make the decision to travel to Spain together for a once-in-a-lifetime road trip. But what starts as a hunt for Mia&’s mother soon turns into a whirlwind summer romance. Did the universe bind them together to change how they feel about love and death forever?See You on Venus is a heartwrenching novel perfect for readers looking for: Contemporary teen romance books Complex emotional YA stories Books to finish before or after seeing the film TikTok favourites like If He Had Been With Me, Girl in Pieces and You've Reached Sam Colleen Hoover books
See You on Venus
by Victoria VinuesaFall in love with this runaway romance now a major motion picture coming to Netflix! Two star-crossed teens embark on a journey to Spain to discover the meaning of love, death and everything in between. Mia has had a heart condition her whole life. She's not afraid of dying but something has always stopped her from her biggest fear: tracking down her biological mother in Spain...until now. Before her next surgery, Mia wants to meet the woman who gave her away once and for all. Kyle has always been the life of the party...that was until the car accident that killed his best friend. Since then he's been reeling with guilt and willing to do just about anything to escape his reality. After a twist of fate, Mia and Kyle meet and make the decision to travel to Spain together in search of answers they both desperately need to mend their broken hearts...but did the universe bind them together to change how they feel about death and love forever?See You on Venus is a heartwrenching novel perfect for readers looking for: Contemporary teen romance books Complex emotional YA storiesBooks to finish before or after seeing the filmTikTok favorites like If He Had Been With Me, Girl in Pieces, You've Reached Sam and Five Feet Apart Colleen Hoover and John Green books
Seed Seeker (The Seed Trilogy)
by Pamela SargentAn adventure in colonization and conflict from acclaimed SF writer Pamela SargentSeveral hundred years ago, Ship, a sentient starship, settled humans on the planet Home before leaving to colonize other worlds, promising to return one day. Over time, the colony on Home divided into those who live in the original domed buildings of the colony, who maintain the library and technology of Ship, and those who live by the river, farming and hunting to survive. The Dome Dwellers consider themselves the protectors of "true humanity" and the River People "contaminated," and the two sides interact solely through ritualized trade: food and goods from the River People in exchange for repairs and recharges by the Dome Dwellers.Then a new light appears in the night sky. The River People believe it might be Ship, keeping its promise to return, but the Dome Dwellers, who have a radio to communicate with Ship, are silent. So Bian, a seventeen-year-old girl from a small village, travels upriver to learn what they know. As she travels through the colony of Home, gaining companions and gathering news, Bian ponders why the Dome Dwellers have said nothing. Has Ship commanded them to be silent, in preparation for some judgment on the River People? Or are the Dome Dwellers lying to Ship, turning Ship against their rivals?Whatever the answer, life is about to change radically on both sides of the divide.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Seeds of Discovery: The Dusk Gate Chronicles (Volume 1)
by Breeana PuttroffQuinn Robbins wasn’t the kind of girl who had adventures and got invited to parties at Bristlecone High School. And she definitely wasn’t the kind of girl who would follow a boy she knew nothing about over a broken bridge into a mysterious alternate universe. Until the night she did.
Seeds of Hope: The Gold Rush Diary of Suzanna Fairchild (Dear America)
by Kristiana GregoryA fictional account in diary form of fourteen-year-old Suzanna's life with her father immediately following the sudden death of her mother in an accident. She tells how her mother's death changed the course of her life and the lives of her sisters by sending them out into the dangerous world of the gold mining camps.
Seeds of Time: An Eagle Glen Trilogy Book
by Kc DyerThirteen-year-old Darrell Connor is a troubled girl, still haunted by the motorcycle accident that took her father’s life and part of her leg three years ago. She is not pleased when her worried mother sends her to board at Eagle Glen School for the summer. But there is a sense of mystery at the school that appeals to Darrell, and as she investigates, she finds adventure and begins to form a few tentative friendships. When she stumbles upon a passage through time, she begins to wonder - is it possible to change her own past?
Seeing Ourselves Through Technology: How We Use Selfies, Blogs and Wearable Devices to See and Shape Ourselves
by Jill W. RettbergThis book is open access under a CC BY license. Selfies, blogs and lifelogging devices help us understand ourselves, building on long histories of written, visual and quantitative modes of self-representations. This book uses examples to explore the balance between using technology to see ourselves and allowing our machines to tell us who we are.
Seeing Red: A Puffin High Flyer (Hollywood Wars #3)
by Ilene CooperWhen the cast of "Sticks and Stones" takes to the road for a publicity tour, the truce between the two stars is threatened by Jamie's ego and Alison's stage fright.
Seeing and Believing (Mike & Riel Mysteries #4)
by Norah McClintockVin swears he had nothing to do with the robbery—or the two people who were shot. But Sal saw Vin running from the scene. Even after Vin is arrested, Mike isn't sure who to believe. He's caught between his two friends—and believing one might mean losing the other . . .
Seek the Prophet (Watching Alice #3)
by Daniel Parker Lee MillerAs Tom slowly uncovers the truth about what happened to Alice, a threatening figure from his past closes in. Meanwhile, Alice's friends reveal the key to her coded diary entries -- and a secret that puts Tom's life in danger.
Seeker (Riders)
by Veronica RossiNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Veronica Rossi's new fantasy adventure in the Rider series -- Seeker .When Daryn claimed she was seeing “visions” during her sophomore year of high school, no one believed the truth. She wasn’t losing her mind, she was gaining the Sight—the ability to see the future. If she just paid attention to the visions, they’d provide her with clues and show her how she could help people. Really help them. Daryn embraced her role as a Seeker. The work she did was important. She saved lives.Until Sebastian.Sebastian was her first—and worst—mistake.Since the moment she inadvertently sealed him in a dark dimension with Samrael—the last surviving demon in the Kindred—guilt has plagued her. Daryn knows Sebastian is alive and waiting for help. It’s up to her to rescue him. But now that she needs the Sight more than ever to guide her, the visions have stopped. Daryn must rely on her instincts, her intelligence, and on blind faith to lead the riders who are counting on her in search of Sebastian. As they delve into a shadowy realm where nothing is as it seems and where Samrael is steadily amassing power, Daryn faces the ultimate test. Will she have to become evil to destroy evil? The very fate of humankind rests in the answer.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Seeking the Perfect World: A Critical Discussion of Global Challenges for the Bright and Curious
by Karem RoitmanConsider this book your invitation to the most exciting party of the century. We have invited you and some of the greatest minds of our species to dance, share cake, and ponder the age-old question: how can we make our world better? Seeking the Perfect World guides readers through thoughtful discussions of twenty-first-century challenges while providing everything needed to critically engage with current events and personal dilemmas.This book explores topics humans have discussed for centuries … and more recent developments. We discuss what is human nature, why humans go to war, international relations, education, animal rights, transhumanism, artificial intelligence, and more! Chapters introduce readers to different philosophies (and philosophers) and prompt nuanced reasoning via Socratic questions and thought experiments. Not only will this book enable readers to understand the complexities of some of the most pressing global challenges, but it will also provide a grounding on philosophical, sociological, and economic thinking and ideas.Whether you are dipping your toes into philosophy for the first time, or you are a bright, curious teen seeking interesting conversations on the current events and global challenges, or a parent seeking ways to discuss difficult topics with your child – this book will provide you with the language and strategies needed to understand your own views and feelings while engaging in civic discourse. Come chat with philosophers, challenge your critical thinking, and expand your understanding of our world: past, present, and future.
Seguimos siendo tú y yo (Love Army #Volumen 2)
by Elsa M. R.Llega la segunda parte de Love Army con más música, más pasión y una historia de amor ¿imposible? Los caminos de Aerin y Yoongui parecen destinados a cruzarse# y separarse de nuevo. Yoongui sigue triunfando con su banda de K-Pop y Aerin no puede evitar tener dudas acerca de sus sentimientos. Cuando todo parece imposible, ¿existe alguna razón para seguir creyendo en el amor?
Segundas oportunidades: Segundas Oportunidades
by Rainbow RowellSi el destino te diera una segunda oportunidad con el amor de tu vida...¿harías la misma llamada? Cuando Georgie y Neal se conocieron, fue amor a primera vista, un amor que parecía poder con cualquier inconveniente. Pero ahora tienen problemas, tienen problemas desde hace tiempo. Todavía se aman profundamente, aunque eso parece no importar. O quizás nunca importó demasiado. Estas Navidades, Neal y Georgie van a hacer un viaje juntos, una escapada que les permita retomar su relación. Pero un compromiso de última hora obliga a Georgie a quedarse. Esa misma noche, cuando Georgie llama a Neal para intentar arreglar las cosas, con quien realmente se comunica es con un Neal más joven, el Neal que conoció hace tiempo, antes de que todo empezara. No es un viaje en el tiempo, no exactamente, pero ella siente que se le ha dado una oportunidad de arreglarlo todo antes de que empiece...Mejor libro de ficción en Goodreads.Mejor libro del año en Amazon.Mejor libro del año en Kobo. La opinión de los lectores:«Sin duda el mejor libro de Rainbow Rowell. Se nota desde el principio que la escritura es más madura, reflexiva y dramática y transmite perfectamente el clima entre la pareja protagonista.»Blog Pasarán las horas«Segundas oportunidades es una historia auténtica y realista, amarga a ratos, con aire de nostalgia y dulce en los momentos oportunos. Destaca la prosa de la autora, cuidada y bella.»Blog Lo que quiera leer hoy«Una historia sencilla, pero contada de la más tierna manera, la cual logra hacer ver que, en la sencillez de un libro, se esconden grandes historias, y sobre todo una escritora que desprende dulzura en cada una de sus páginas.»Blog My Favourite Books «Rainbow Rowell ha vuelto a escribir una historia entrañable, genial y de la que hay mucho que aprender con unos personajes muy bien construidos. Un libro que recomiendo y una autora que se ha vuelto imprescindible en mis estanterías.»Blog Millones de letras La opinión de la crítica:«Después de los éxitos Eleanor y Park y Fangirl, ha quedado claro que Rowell es una maestra a la hora de escribir historias emocionalmente auténticas... Cuando la novela llega a sus momentos más conmovedores, Rowell inyecta la dosis adecuada de humor para arrancar una carcajada a través de las lágrimas.»RT Book Reviews «Sus personajes son sencillamente adorables, y la historia mantiene un buen ritmo... el final logra sorprender y satisfacer a todos. Una historia que llega al corazón.»Kirkus Reviews«El diálogo fluye de forma natural; es enérgico, divertido y fresco. El flirteo entre el Neal del pasado y Georgie es genuinamente romántico.»Boston Globe