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Spring Tide Love
by Emery C. WaltersAll Trey’s father wants him to do is be nice to the homophobic class bully, his business partner's son. But that’s like trying to mix oil and gasoline: explosive. So Trey decides to run away, which is hard to do on a rainy, muddy, haunted night on the small island of Maui.Another kid in school, Chris, stood up for Trey against the bully and was badly beaten for his efforts. Which makes Trey wonder if Chris is gay, too, or just a brave ally. Trey doesn’t know, but there’s clearly something brewing between them.When Trey’s dad expects him to go to the bully’s birthday party, Trey sneaks off to go surfing instead. Hitchhiking to the beach, he meets up with an interesting old geezer, who just might be able to help him figure out what he’s going through.Will the forces on this fiery island break apart Trey and Chris? Or is there hope for something more than friendship between them buried under the Maui ash?
Springs in the Desert: A Kid's History of Las Vegas
by Johnathan PetersSprings in the Desert presents a history of Las Vegas and the surrounding area including the first Native American visitors, the ranchers, city founders, military, Hoover Dam, and the Las Vegas strip.
Spy Glass (Glass #3)
by Maria V. Snyder<P>After siphoning her own blood to defeat her enemy, Opal Cowan has lost her powers. More, she's immune to the effects of magic. Opal is now an outsider looking in, spying on those with the powers she once had, powers that make a difference in her world. <P>Until spying through the glass becomes her new power. Suddenly the beautiful pieces she makes flash in the presence of magic. She also discovers that someone has stolen some of her blood—and that finding it might let her regain her powers. Or learn if they're lost forever…
The Spy Goddess Collection: Live and Let Shop; To Hawaii, With Love; The Spy Who Totally Had a Crush on Me (Spy Goddess)
by Michael P. SpradlinA teen girl learns that spies have more fun in the three-book series set at the academy that &“will rank up with Hogwarts as the coolest school to attend&” (The Bulletin of the Center for Children&’s Books). Rachel Buchanan may be just a spoiled, rich troublemaker from Beverly Hills, but there&’s a place where her bad-girl skills would come in handy—and it&’s just one felony conviction away. Follow her globe-trotting adventures as she transforms from juvenile delinquent to Spy Goddess . . . Live and Let Shop After taking the rap for stealing a car, Rachel is given a choice: thirty days in juvie or a year at Blackthorn Academy. How bad could boarding school be? Cut into the side of a Pennsylvania mountain, Blackthorn is weirder than she could ever have imagined. And it harbors a secret that will change her life forever . . . To Hawaii, with Love Rachel is starting to fit in at Blackthorn, but she&’s still a long way from convincing the headmaster to let her join the Top Floor—the school&’s secret training program for international superspies. It&’s too bad, because there is a supervillain after her, and Rachel is going to need all the training she can get when she sneaks away to Hawaii to stop him—and catch some sun . . . The Spy Who Totally Had a Crush on Me Supervillain Simon Blankenship has stolen an important ancient artifact from Blackthorn—and he may have had inside help. Meanwhile, a totally cute new student seems to know a little too much about Rachel and her past. She must decide quickly—is he boyfriend material or the traitor?
The Spy Who Totally Had a Crush on Me (Spy Goddess #3)
by Michael P. SpradlinWith a traitor in her midst, Rachel faces losing her life and her heart—all in one semesterAt Blackthorn Academy, a peculiar prep school in the mountains of Pennsylvania, students are concerned with all the usual things: homework, hookups, and how to save the world. For Rachel, studying has taken a backseat to a little problem she’s having with a supervillain named Simon Blankenship, who is convinced that he’s an ancient Roman god and she’s a reincarnated goddess whom he must destroy. They’ve tangled twice before, and Rachel has beaten him narrowly both times, but now Blankenship has done something completely unexpected: He’s stolen an important ancient artifact from Blackthorn Academy . . . and disappeared.She and her fellow spies in training wait for Blankenship to show himself while contemplating the possibility of a turncoat in their midst. And as if that weren’t enough, Rachel must tangle with a different kind of problem: a totally cute new student, whose eyes are just a little too pretty, and who seems to know just a little too much about Rachel and her past. She must decide quickly—is he boyfriend material, or a traitor?
Squad
by Mariah MacCarthy*A Barnes & Noble Teen Blog's Most Anticipated LGBTQAP YA Book of 2019*Jenna Watson is a cheerleader. And she wants you to know it’s not some Hollywood crap: they are not every guy’s fantasy. They are not the “mean girls” of Marsen High School. They’re literally just human females trying to live their lives and do a perfect toe touch. And their team is at the top of their game. They’re a family.But all that changes when Jenna’s best friend stops talking to her. Suddenly, she’s not getting invited out with the rest of the squad. She’s always a step behind. And she has no idea why. While grappling with post-cheer life, Jenna explores things she never allowed herself to like, including LARPing (live action role playing) and a relationship with a trans guy that feels a lot like love. When Jenna loses the sport and the friends she’s always loved, she has to ask herself: What else is left?
Squad
by Maggie Tokuda-HallAn IndieBound Bestseller“Squad is a fast-paced and feminist horror story for every girl who’s ever felt like prey, and asks how far a girl should go to hunt the hunters.”—Laura Ruby, author of National Book Award Finalist Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All“Squad is a story fitted with the sharpest teeth that chomps down on the patriarchy, and I adored it with my entire vicious heart."—Chloe Gong, author of New York Times–bestselling These Violent DelightsPretty Little Liars meets Teen Wolf in this sharply funny, and patriarchy-smashing graphic novel from author Maggie Tokuda-Hall and artist Lisa Sterle. When the new girl is invited to join her high school’s most popular clique, she can’t believe her luck—and she can’t believe their secret, either.When Becca transfers to a high school in an elite San Francisco suburb, she’s worried she’s not going to fit in. To her surprise, she’s immediately adopted by the most popular girls in school. At first glance, Marley, Arianna, and Mandy are perfect. But at a party under a full moon, Becca learns that they also have a big secret.Becca’s new friends are werewolves. Their prey? Slimy boys who take advantage of unsuspecting girls. Eager to be accepted, Becca allows her friends to turn her into a werewolf, and finally, for the first time in her life, she feels like she truly belongs.But then things get complicated. As their pack begins to buckle under the pressure, their moral high ground gets muddier and muddier—and Becca realizes that she might have feelings for one of her new best friends.Lisa Sterle’s stylish illustrations paired with Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s sharp writing make Squad a fierce, haunting, and fast-paced thriller that will resonate with fans of Riverdale, and with readers of This Savage Song, Lumberjanes, and Paper Girls.
Squanto
by Feenie ZinerA biography of the Wampanoag Indian who, after living in England and Spain, returned to New England in 1619 and befriended the Pilgrims when they settled in Plymouth.
Squanto and the Pilgrims (The American Adventure Series)
by A. M. AndersonAbout Squanto, Indian boy, and his adventures with the Pilgrims. Note Grades 4-6.
Squire
by Nadia Shammas Sara AlfageehFrom two incredible rising talents comes the fantasy graphic novel Molly Knox Ostertag calls “instantly compelling.” A New England Book Award and Harvey Award winner!Aiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. It’s the highest military honor in the once-great Bayt-Sajji Empire, and as a member of the subjugated Ornu people, Knighthood is her only path to full citizenship. Ravaged by famine and mounting tensions, Bayt-Sajji finds itself on the brink of war once again, so Aiza can finally enlist in the competitive Squire training program. It’s not how she imagined it, though. Aiza must navigate new friendships, rivalries, and rigorous training under the unyielding General Hende, all while hiding her Ornu background. As the pressure mounts, Aiza realizes that the “greater good” that Bayt-Sajji’s military promises might not include her, and that the recruits might be in greater danger than she ever imagined.In this breathtaking and timely story, Aiza will have to choose, once and for all: loyalty to her heart and heritage, or loyalty to the Empire.
Srirangathu Devathaikal
by SujathaThis book is a collection of memoirs of the author when he was staying in his grandmother’s house at Srirangam during his school days.
St George and the Dragon (The Faerie Queene #Book 1)
by Edmund SpenserThis vibrant new prose version faithfully adheres to the story of St George and the Dragon, and captures Spenser's rich language, tone and vigor. It strikes a skillful balance between faithfulness and fluency, without omitting or dumping down any details. It is Spenser's The Faerie Queene, Book One, in its entirety.
St. Louis Cardinals: Where Have You Gone? Vince Coleman, Ernie Broglio, John Tudor, and Other Cardinals Greats (Where Have You Gone?)
by Rob Rains Keith SchildrothThe St. Louis Cardinals are a team steeped in history and a winning tradition. For proof look no further than the epic 2011 World Series! The secret to their success? It’s those special players who have been lucky enough to don the Birds at Bat. But whatever happened to those players once the bright stadium lights were dimmed and the cleats were hung up for good? St. Louis Cardinals: Where Have You Gone? provides the fascinating answer as the authors catch up with over thirty-five former Redbirds in this one-of-a-kind volume. Fans will delight in hearing about the post-baseball careers of stars from every era. Dick Groat shares his return to the sport closest to his heart: basketball; Bob Tewksbury hits the books and learns to write papers again as he completes his master’s degree in sport psychology; and Vince Coleman shares his playing skills with a new generation as a minor league coach and celebrity golfer. Life after baseball can be an unforeseen business venture, a few rounds of charity golf, 788 acres of seclusion, a minor league dugout, a PhD, or a blessing in disguise-whatever the outcome, it’s always an adventure any true Cardinals fan would love to share.
St. Michael's Scales
by Neil O. ConnellyKeegan Flannery was born a twin, though his brother Michael did not survive birth. Now, two weeks before his 16th birthday, Keegan dreams of his own death and realizes that Michael was the one who should have lived.
Stage Fright (Nancy Drew Files #90)
by Carolyn KeeneThe producers of a huge new Broadway musical are worried about their star, who has been receiving death threats. When she gets sick right before opening night, her understudy has to go on for her—and nearly dies in an “accident” on stage. So the producers call in the Hardy Boys to get to the source of the trouble.Baffled by all the backstage backstabbing, the Hardys call in Nancy Drew for help. When she arrives, they realize that Nancy is a dead ringer for the lead actress, so they arrange for her to replace the injured understudy.Can the three supersleuths put an end to the accidents plaguing the show? Or is the curtain about to come down once and for all?
Stage Presents
by Aidan WayneAshlee has loved Disney since she was a kid and can’t wait to be a part of the Disney College Program. Even better, she aced her audition and on top of being cast as a fur character, she’s also going to be trained as a princess! The only downside is that she’s exchanged emails with her assigned roommate, Dana, and Dana’s… kind of weird. Dana is looking forward to the Disney College Program. The opportunity to live away from home and work for a Fortune 500 company is a great one, and she’s pretty excited about it. The only downside is that she’s exchanged emails with her assigned roommate, Ashlee, and Ashlee... didn’t have the best reaction to the fact that Dana is trans. With Ashlee oblivious and slightly ignorant and Dana prone to judging others before they judge her, both girls start off on the wrong foot. Over time their miscommunication and distrust turn into friendship, but when they start noticing things about each other that they like and admire, it turns into something more.
Stagestruck: The Saddle Creek Series
by Shelley PetersonRomance and the supernatural mingle with uncontrolled dark ambition, and Abby — with the help of her extraordinary horse, Dancer — must put a stop to it before her entire community is destroyed. Champion showjumper Dancer needs a new rider for the upcoming Grand Invitational, and Abby Malone is delighted to be chosen. It’s a dream come true, and she can hardly wait to get started. However, it turns out that Abby and Dancer may have some unexpected — and dangerous — hurdles to jump. The community is staging a play in the old converted barn, and as strange events begin to occur, Abby soon discovers something about the theatre is not quite right. Is she imagining things? Or is someone out to get her?
Stain
by A. G. HowardA princess must win back her kingdom, save a prince, and restore peace in this fantasy by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Splintered series.After Lyra—a princess incapable of speech or sound—is cast out of her kingdom of daylight by her wicked aunt, a witch saves her life, steals her memories, and raises her in an enchanted forest…disguised as a boy known only as Stain. Meanwhile, in Lyra’s rival kingdom, the prince of thorns and night is dying, and the only way for him to break his curse is to wed the princess of daylight—for she is his true equal. As Lyra finds her way back to her identity, an imposter princess prepares to steal her betrothed prince and her crown. To win back her kingdom, save the prince, and make peace with the land of the night, Lyra must be loud enough to be heard without a voice, and strong enough to pass a series of tests—ultimately proving she’s everything a traditional princess is not.“A decadent fantasy anchored in childhood delights with vibrantly detailed writing and brilliantly theatrical subplots.” —Kirkus Reviews“[A] reimagining of “The Princess and the Pea” . . . An emotionally complex tale of fate, inner beauty, and found family that illustrates the strength of love born from friendship.” —Publishers Weekly
Stairway to Danger (Rick Brant, # #9)
by John BlaineIn the ninth Rick Brant book, a famous mobster known as Soapy Strade gets in a hit-and-run accident with Rick's sister Barby, injuring her. Rick vows to hunt him down and the chase soon leads to an abandoned amusement park, adjacent to a scientific laboratory engaged in cybernetic experiments. In the climax of the book, Rick and Scotty battle Soapy Strade in the long-abandoned amusement park, but even the help of an intelligent robot doesn't seem to be enough to win the battle...
Stakes and Stilettos (Immortality Bites #4)
by Michelle RowenNewly vamped Sarah Dearly wants her normal life back, but fate is fighting against her. She tries to get a regular job and gets staked in the interview, only to be rescued by a masked vampire who calls himself the Red Devil. Then a wallflower-turned-witch curses her, making her a bloodthirsty, sun-allergic nightwalker--the worst vampire there is. As if all that weren't enough, she can't get married because her 600-year-old boyfriend, Thierry, is in a centuries-long marriage of convenience he can't escape. As Sarah's nightwalker tendencies make her more dangerous, even to those she loves, she'll have to counteract that curse, unmask the increasingly intriguing Red Devil, and get a commitment from her man. But if that's what it takes to secure her happiness, Sarah is ready...even if it means embracing her inner vamp to do it.
The Stalking Jack the Ripper Collection: Books 1-4
by Kerri ManiscalcoDevour the complete #1 New York Times bestselling Stalking Jack the Ripper series: Stalking Jack the Ripper, Hunting Prince Dracula, Escaping from Houdini, Capturing the Devil, and a free novella are included in this thrilling new collection! Between social teas and silk dress fittings, Audrey Rose Wadsworth leads a secret life studying corpses in the gruesome practice of forensic medicine. A string of ghastly corpses drags Audrey into the investigation of a serial murderer as she searches for the identity of Jack the Ripper. This is only the beginning of Audrey's life-shattering journey. Soon, she's drawn deeper into the captivatingly gruesome world of bizarre murders. As Audrey finds herself in the castle of Dracula himself, and then face-to-face with the one and only Houdini, she discovers that love and death go hand in hand, and there's something irresistible about the charming Thomas Cresswell who accompanies her. Shocking, blood-soaked discoveries will take Audrey and Thomas across the seas from London to America, where they find themselves dangerously lost in the infamous Murder Hotel. Will Audrey Rose and Thomas see their last mystery to the end-together and in love-or will their fortunes finally run out when their most depraved adversary makes one final, devastating kill?
Stamped: El racismo, el antirracismo y tú
by REYNOLDS JASON/ KENDI, IBRAM X.Bestseller del New York Times y del USAToday Una exploración oportuna y crucial del racismo y el antirracismo en Estados Unidos Este NO es un libro de historia. Este es un libro sobre el aquí y el ahora. Un libro que nos ayudará a comprender mejor por qué estamos donde estamos. Un libro sobre la raza. El concepto de raza siempre se ha utilizado para ganar y mantener el poder, para crear dinámicas que separan y silencian. Esta notable adaptación del libro Stamped from the Beginning, del Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, ganador del National Book Award, revela la historia de las ideas racistas en Estados Unidos y nos inspira a construir un futuro antirracista. A través de un recorrido histórico que va del pasado al presente, este libro nos muestra la raíz de nuestras ideas respecto a los grupos raciales y por qué persiste el veneno del racismo. Además, demuestra que, si bien las ideas racistas siempre han sido fáciles de fabricar y distribuir, también pueden desacreditarse. Con la prosa apasionante y enérgica que lo caracteriza, el multipremiado autor Jason Reynolds no aclara en esta adaptación muchas de las distintas formas en que se presentan las ideas racistas y nos ofrece herramientas que nos permiten identificarlas y eliminarlas en nuestra vida diaria.
Stamped: A Remix of the National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning
by Jason Reynolds Ibram X. KendiThe crucial, empowering, #1 New York Times bestselling exploration of racism—and antiracism—in America.This is NOT a history book.This is a book about the here and now. A book to help us better understand why we are where we are.A book about race. The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, to create dynamics that separate and silence. This remarkable reimagining of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning reveals the history of racist ideas in America and inspires hope for an antiracist future. It takes you on a race journey from then to now, shows you why we feel how we feel, and why the poison of racism lingers. It also proves that while racist ideas have always been easy to fabricate and distribute, they can also be discredited. Through a gripping, fast-paced, and energizing narrative written by beloved award-winner Jason Reynolds, this book shines a light on the many insidious forms of racist ideas--and on ways readers can identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their daily lives. Download the free educator guide here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Stamped-Educator-Guide.pdfNow available for younger readers: Stamped (for Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You
Stand Beautiful: A story of brokenness, beauty and embracing it all
by Chloe Howard Margot StarbuckIn Stand Beautiful, international speaker and TEDx presenter Chloe Howard shares her story of overcoming injustice, battling self-doubt, and rising up to speak out, fueled by a powerful encounter with Bono from the band U2. Chloe’s story shows that even through brokenness and shame, we can venture toward hope, accept our unique selves, and share in our human experiences. Chloe boldly addresses the unlikely hero in each of us. Readers will be inspired to be brave, to speak up against injustice, and redefine beauty as more than what the eye can see. Chloe shares how faith enabled her to endure physical and emotional pain, spurring readers to delve into authenticity and stand beautiful.
Stand by Me (Aloha Cove Series)
by Theresa KellyWhat's Valentine's Day without a date? Logan broke up with 16-year-old Cass and she misses him a lot. Why won't he tell her what's wrong? Will they ever overcome the problem? If that isn't enough, other complications surround the friends of Seaside High. Cass and Tabitha wonder where they should go to college. Tabitha tries to prevent Kira from making a terrible social mistake. And what's with Micah? Why is he so quiet? Is something wrong? Cass, Tabitha, and their friends know that God's answers are the best, even when they are painful. But can they learn to stand firm in their faith and stand up for their friends in the face of trouble?