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Australia: The Land (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures)
by Erinn BantingEarth did not always look as it does today. Hundreds of millions of years ago, it was covered by one enormous landmass called Pangaea. About 200 million years ago, Pangaea began to split in two. Slowly, the two pieces drifted farther apart and split into even more pieces. Eventually, the seven continents formed: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica. Australia and Antarctica drifted the farthest south, into the southern hemisphere.
Author Talk: Conversations with 15 Children's Writers
by Leonard S. MarcusHave you ever wanted to ask your favorite author: What kind of child were you? Did you like to read? When did you become a writer? What is the best thing about being a writer? In fifteen short conversations with some of the best-known children's book authors, acclaimed author and editor Leonard S. Marcus asks these questions and more, discovering engaging details about their lives and their work. Throughout, you'll find bibliographies, manuscript pages, and other fascinating memorabilia. Author Talk is a great introduction to the people behind some of your favorite books.
Autobiography of a Family Photo
by Jacqueline Woodson"It is the Vietnam era, the "Brady Bunch" era, a time when men walk on the moon and families unravel. Brooklyn pulses with African American and Latino life, a world separated by invisible barriers from the white world. Through the eyes and ears of the unnamed narrator, we come to know - in all its sensuality and brutality - a world that is held together by a young girl's fragile perceptions and cautiously emerging desires. Autobiography of a Family Photo is a coming-to-consciousness, coming-of-age story of a young girl, told with passion and poetry, honesty and clear vision." --BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Autoboyography
by Christina Lauren<p>Fangirl meets Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda in this “sensitive and complex” (BCCB) coming-of-age novel from New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren about two boys who fall in love in a writing class—one from a progressive family and the other from a conservative religious community. <p>Three years ago, Tanner Scott’s family relocated from California to Utah, a move that nudged the bisexual teen temporarily back into the closet. Now, with one semester of high school to go, and no obstacles between him and out-of-state college freedom, Tanner plans to coast through his remaining classes and clear out of Utah. <p>But when his best friend Autumn dares him to take Provo High’s prestigious Seminar—where honor roll students diligently toil to draft a book in a semester—Tanner can’t resist going against his better judgment and having a go, if only to prove to Autumn how silly the whole thing is. Writing a book in four months sounds simple. Four months is an eternity. <p>It turns out, Tanner is only partly right: four months is a long time. After all, it takes only one second for him to notice Sebastian Brother, the Mormon prodigy who sold his own Seminar novel the year before and who now mentors the class. And it takes less than a month for Tanner to fall completely in love with him.</p>
Autonomous
by Andy MarinoWilliam Mackler is about to go on the road trip of a lifetime. After winning a contest―and nearly dying in the process―he becomes the proud owner of Autonomous, a driverless car that knows where you want to go before you do. #Worthit! To sweeten the deal he gets to pick three friends to go with him on a cross-country trip―his best friend, Daniel; Daniel’s girlfriend, Melissa; and the girl next door Christina. <p><p> For William, a reckless adrenaline junkie, this is the perfect last hurrah for him and his crew before they go their separate ways after graduation. But Autonomous is more than just a car without a steering wheel. It's capable of downloading all of the passengers’ digital history―from the good, to the bad, to the humiliating. The information is customized into an itinerary that will expose a few well-kept secrets, but it will also force William to face some inner demons of his own. <p><p> This funny, tense, action-packed thriller combines topical social-media-privacy stakes with jaw-dropping high-tech action for a road trip saga like no other.
Autumn's Kiss
by Bella ThorneThe second novel in the new series by teen star Bella Thorne! Everyone knows how crazy junior year is, but Autumn Falls never imagined it would be so flirty. The wish-granting diary her father left her stopped working, leaving Autumn to decode what’s going on with her and Sean on her own. He seems into her . . . and he also seems into Reenzie. And when JJ steps up and tells Autumn he’s the one she should be with if she wants someone who really cares about her and a pop star makes a major play for her, Autumn is totally confused. Her friends have Big Drama issues going on too, and Autumn wants to be there for them. Then something mind-blowing happens. She’s suddenly given an incredible crazy-fun opportunity: a map that takes her anyplace she wants to go. At first it seems like an amazing gift. But showing up IRL where you’re least expected has life-changing consequences. Is Autumn ready to handle the fallout?
Ava XOX
by Carol WestonLove is in the air-and Ava thinks she's allergicValentine's Day is just around the corner, and Ava couldn't care less. That is, until a new girl, Kelli, asks out Ava's friend Chuck. . . and he says yes! What?!? Ava is NOT okay with this. But since when does she think about boys? For the first time ever, words fail Ava. She isn't sure what she's feeling (Like? Love? Friendship? Frustration?), or what "going out" even means. After all, fifth graders aren't allowed to go anywhere by themselves, are they?To top it off, Pip's friend Tanya is being bullied for her size. Ava wants to help-but, uh oh, it's not as easy as she imagines. The New York Timescalled AVA AND PIP "a love letter to language. " With this third diary format, Girls' Life advice columnist Carol Weston hits another home run. Don't miss how it all began in:Ava and PipAva and Taco Cat
Avalanche
by Melinda Braun<p>Two groups of teens--those waiting to be saved and those doing the saving--are in a race against time and a battle against Mother Nature after an avalanche traps them in an isolated cabin in this chilling novel. <p><i>"I promise it'll be a weekend you'll never forget."</i> <p>A trip like that is exactly what Matt was hoping for--a fun adventure. A daring escape. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go cross country skiing in a thrilling but dangerous pass through the Rocky Mountains. The perfect way for Matt to forget about his disappointing father and maybe let loose a little with his best friend and a group of carefree adrenaline junkies. <p>But then their guide takes them off-path...and straight into an avalanche. By the time they make it safely into an abandoned cabin, one skier is dead and another severely injured. Trapped with no heat, no water, and no radio the group decides to wait it out. Help will come. It <i>has</i> to. <p>Until it doesn't. And Matt knows if they wait any longer they'll be dead--just another bunch of victims in Mother Nature's twisted games. Armed with only a handful of supplies and his fierce determination Matt decides to goes head-to-head with the elements, battling hypothermia, frostbite, and even mountain lions in order to find help and save them all. That is if Mother Nature doesn't kill him first.</p>
Avana, libro 3: Il risveglio del Drago rosso (Avana #3)
by Annie Lavigne✤ La fine delle avventure di Avana ed Emroth sulla terra di Erin ✤ In un mondo di dei e di demoni, Avana, la figlia della Luce, deve affrontare la sua Ombra e riuscire a domare il Drago rosso che si è risvegliato dentro di lei. Nel frattempo, i Maghi dovranno riunire il disco dei quattro elementi, prima che le Tenebre invadano il loro mondo. Il cammino verso il Soffio primordiale sarò lungo, e Avana dovrà affrontare la sua ultima prova. In questo volume conclusivo, la Luce e le Tenebre si sfideranno nella battaglia finale, in cui si gioca il destino dei popoli della terra di Erin. Sull’Isola Verde, la natura è stata corrotta dalle forze del Cythraul: i vulcani sono in eruzione e la terra trema. Mentre Maeve, regina del Connacht, si reca in Scozia per chiedere aiuto alle streghe della Fede antica, i sopravvissuti ai cataclismi si rifugiano a Cruachain, dove i cavalieri temono un altro attacco dei Fomoriani. In questo volume finale della serie, l’autrice presenta la ricerca personale di ogni personaggio, che verrà trasformato dalle proprie scelte e consapevolezze. Re, regina e comuni mortali, maghi, sacerdotesse e guerrieri, tutti contribuiranno alla risoluzione della saga dell’Isola Verde. Degna dei migliori romanzi fantasy, quest’appassionante trilogia è una storia che ci trasporta in un universo celtico di druidi e cavalieri, che, alla fine, non sono poi così diversi da noi. Il libro è adatto a un pubblico dai 16 anni in su.
Avana, volume 1: A profecia do Druida (Avana #1)
by Annie Lavigne✤ Uma incrível saga fantástica que nos leva à Irlanda e à Escócia há 2000 anos atrás, quando os deuses celtas e a magia ainda existiam... ✤ Uma filha da tribo de Dana, os deuses da terra de Erin, nasceu no reino dos homens. Meio deusa, meio mortal, Avana é a chave para abrir a porta das Trevas e será caçada pelo seu sangue pelo Grande Lorde Zha'hor. Quando adolescente, inconsciente do segredo de seu nascimento e entristecida por não lhe ensinarem os segredos dos druidas, ela foge para Scottie. O destino vai colocar em seu caminho uma mulher professora pronta para transmitir a ela os segredos da Fé Antiga. É em uma fortaleza cheia de jovens espirituosos que ela treina para se tornar uma guerreira Ulate. Nesse mesmo lugar, ela se encontrará com Valmir, o Connaughta, inimigo de seu povo, mas que fará bater seu coração bater mais forte... Filha de Lug, o Deus Luz, mas também da malvada Ess Enchenn, Avana estará frente a frente com sua Sombra. Rejeitada por seu povo por tentar libertar sua mãe, a criança iluminada será capaz de resistir ao chamado da Escuridão? Enquanto isso, o druida Emroth, com o coração partido pela partida de sua amada, se refugia na Ilha de Man para aprender os segredos da magia elementar. Na companhia dos Magos, ele se comprometerá de corpo e alma na busca pelos 4 elementos que, unidos em um disco, são a única esperança para os habitantes da terra de Erin sobreviverem à invasão das Trevas. Deixe-se transportar para esta saga celta repleta de magia, que assume a forma de um romance em que os personagens devem dominar sua Sombra e encontrar neles a Luz. A autora nos leva a um fantástico mundo de luz e escuridão que reflete a vida do homem, onde tudo nunca é branco ou preto, mas sim um certo tom de cinza. Qualquer mulher se identificará facilmente com Avana, que pode ter vivido 2000 anos atrás, mas que tem as mesmas aspirações em seu coração que qualque
Avant-Guards, The #7 (The Avant-Guards #7)
by Carly UsdinAs Liv discovers that there is more to college basketball than just slam dunks and victories, the rest of the Avant-Guards work to cheer up their normally peppy Captain. Charlie especially seems concerned, and ready to do whatever it takes to get back the Liv she knows and loves.
Avatar, The Last Airbender: The Dawn Of Yangchen (Chronicles Of The Avatar Ser.)
by F. C. YeeFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Avatar, the Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi and Avatar, the Last Airbender: The Shadow of Kyoshi comes the thrilling third chapter in the Chronicles of the Avatar series. Yangchen’s inexperience may prove to be her greatest asset. Plagued by the voices of Avatars before her for as long as she can remember, Yangchen has not yet earned the respect felt for Avatar Szeto, her predecessor. In an era when loyalty is bought rather than earned, she has little reason to trust her counsel. When Yangchen travels to Bin-Er in the Earth Kingdom on political business, a chance encounter with an informant named Kavik leads to a wary partnership. Bin-Er is a city ruled by corrupt shang merchants who have become resentful of the mercurial Earth King and his whims. To extract themselves from his influence, the shangs have one solution in mind: a mysterious weapon of mass destruction that would place power squarely in their hands. As Yangchen and Kavik seek to thwart the shangs’ plan, their unlikely friendship deepens. But for Yangchen to chart her course as a singularly powerful Avatar, she must learn to rely on her own wisdom above all else. This propulsive third installment in the Chronicles of the Avatar series illuminates Avatar Yangchen’s journey from uncertain young woman to revered leader.
Avatar, The Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi (Chronicles of the Avatar #1)
by F. C. YeeAn instant USA Today and New York Times bestseller, F.C. Yee’s Avatar, the Last Airbender:The Rise of Kyoshi delves into the story of Kyoshi, the Earth Kingdom–born Avatar. Written in consultation with Michael Dante DiMartino, the visionary cocreator and executive producer of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra animated TV series. The longest-living Avatar in this beloved world’s history, Avatar Kyoshi established the brave and respected Kyoshi Warriors, but she also founded the secretive Dai Li, which led to the corruption, decline, and fall of her own nation. The first of two novels based on Avatar Kyoshi in the Chronicles of the Avatar series, The Rise of Kyoshi maps her journey from a girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice who is still feared and admired centuries after she became the Avatar. “Yee artfully weaves in political entanglements as well as complex cultural identities to fully immerse readers in Kyoshi's world. . . . An action-packed tale that answers some long-awaited questions; fans will look forward to the promised sequel.”—Kirkus Reviews
Avatar, the Last Airbender: The Shadow of Kyoshi
by F. C. YeeKyoshi's place as the true Avatar has finally been cemented--but at a heavy cost. With her mentors gone, Kyoshi voyages across the Four Nations, struggling to keep the peace. But while her reputation grows, a mysterious threat emerges from the Spirit World. To stop it, Kyoshi, Rangi, and their reluctant allies must join forces before the Four Nations are destroyed irreparably. This thrilling follow-up continues Kyoshi's journey from a girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice still feared and admired centuries after becoming the Avatar.
Avas Big Move: Surf Riders Club 1
by Mary Van ReykJoin the girls as they take on the world, one wave at a time!Meet five very different girls with one thing in common: they've caught the surfing bug!Ava has grown up in a big city. But everything changes when her parents decide on a sea change - they're moving to the small town of Beachcrest to open a cafe. Ava will be starting high school that year, and now she has to say goodbye to her life in the city. Her new school is very different and Ava misses her friends. When she hears that surfing is going to be offered as a sport for the first time, Ava uses her snowboard skills to give it a try. Not everyone thinks she can become a surfer but Ava is determined to prove them wrong, and she's making new friends along the way!Ava, Alex, Bronte, Janani and Molly form the Surf Riders Club to help each other practise, but it quickly becomes much more than that. Whether it's learning how to get barrelled, problem parents or annoying boys, the Surf Riders Club are there for each other, no matter what.Officially endorsed by Surfing Australia.
Avenged (The Arnaud Legacy #3)
by Lynn CarthageLong ago I was a servant girl at the great manor house in the quiet English villageof Grenshire. My mistress, Madame Arnaud, proved cruel, and many died at her hands.To stop her, I tried to kill her. I failed. And I lost everything. But that was then. Now, Phoebe Irving's family has moved into the Arnaud Manor. Phoebe, her friend Miles, and I crossed paths and discovered a powerful connection. Together we might be strong enough to untangle an ancient prophecy hanging over thistroubled place where old, deep magic mingles with greed and revenge. We might save Phoebe's baby sister and other innocents. We might even save ourselves.
Avenged: Ruined 2 (Ruined #2)
by Amy TinteraWith the romance of The Selection and the epic stakes of Red Queen, Amy Tintera’s New York Times-bestselling Ruined trilogy continues with the thrilling young adult fantasy Avenged.Emelina Flores has come home to Ruina. After rescuing her sister, Olivia, from imprisonment in rival kingdom Lera, Em and Olivia together vow to rebuild Ruina to its former glory.But their fight has only begun. Olivia is determined to destroy everyone who acts against Ruina. Em isn’t as sure. Ever since Em posed as Prince Casimir’s betrothed in Lera, she’s started to see another side to this war. And now that Cas has taken the throne, Em believes a truce is within reach. But Olivia suspects that Em’s romantic feelings for Cas are just coloring her judgement.Em is determined to bring peace to her home. But when winning the war could mean betraying her family, Em faces an impossible choice between loyalty and love. Em must stay one step ahead of her enemies—and her blood—before she’s the next victim in this battle for sovereignty.
Avengers: Infinity War: Destiny Arrives
by Liza PalmerRelive the emotional and thrilling adventures from the film Avengers: Infinity War, complete with original illustrations that bring this tale to life right on the cusp of the release of Avengers: Endgame, the film that will see the culmination of every significant event in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Avenging The Owl
by Melissa HartA long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Han Solo avenged the destruction of an innocent planet by helping Luke Skywalker blow up the Death Star. Han walked away with a gold medal and the love of his life. But when Solo Hahn—named in honor of the beloved action hero—tries to avenge the death of his gray-and-white kitten, he gets eight months of community service. Eight months of working at the local raptor center helping owls—his now sworn enemies. <P><P> For the first time in his life, Solo is labeled a troubled kid, an at-risk youth. He’d always gotten good grades, had good friends, and gotten along with his parents. He used to volunteer to read Reader’s Digest to old people at the retirement home next door, and his favorite thing in the whole wide world was to surf. He wrote screenplays for fun. But when his parents uproot him and move the family from California to backwoods Oregon, Solo starts to lose track of the person he was. Everything is upside down, and he finds himself dealing with things way beyond his understanding. He’s the new kid in town, and he’s got a bad reputation. The question is: What will he do next? <P><P> This is a story about staying true to yourself when things get tough. Solo has every reason to lash out, but he ultimately needs to find a way to cope. Avenging the Owl deals with the difficult issues of suicide and depression, but more than anything it captures the powerlessness of being a kid. It won’t be easy, but the wild beauty of Oregon, its cold, empty beaches and captivating wildlife, may be just what Solo and his family need to help them start over.
Aventuras de una slimer
by Sofia VeraUna aventura divertida y llena de ¡slime! «Slime by Sofi » es la tienda de slime de Sofía, una de slimers más seguidas del mundo. Un día es invitada a participar en el programa de televisión más prestigioso en esta área: Most famous slimers of the world, nada menos que ¡en Hollywood! Deberá viajar junto a su familia para enfrentarse a prestigiosos competidores para ganar el premio mayor de 15 mil dólares. ¿Podrá vencer los obstáculos y triunfar con sus recetas mejor guardadas de slime?
Aventuras malvadas de una superheroína: El origen
by Vania BachurÉrase una vez una niña que se convirtió en superheroína... SE SALVABA A SÍ MISMA A TRAVÉS DE SU IMAGINACIÓN,SU NOMBRE ES MALVANIA, PORQUE CONVIERTE TODOLO QUE LE DA MIEDO EN SUPERPODERES QUE LA HACEN MÁS FUERTE. Y SU HISTORIA COMIENZA AQUÍ.
Aventurero Sin Experiencia
by Kathryn WellsDespués de seis años en el Consejo de Magos, la confianza de Thordric en su magia ha crecido. Pero cuando El Gran Mago Vey, el amigo superior y más cercano de Thordric, desaparece, se enfrenta a su mayor desafío hasta el momento. Tratando de encontrar una manera de salvarlo y también mantener el orden en el Consejo, Thordric se aventura a los cuatro países que rodean a Dinia para buscar otras formas de magia. Pero su búsqueda está lejos de ser fácil, y los peligros que él ni siquiera sabía que existían pronto surgen en su camino. Esta es una novela independiente y se puede disfrutar incluso si no ha leído otros libros de la serie.
Aviation Instructor's Handbook: FAA-H-8083-9A (Faa Handbook Ser.)
by Federal Aviation AdministrationThe Aviation Instructor’s Handbook was developed by the FAA in order to help beginning ground instructors, flight instructors, and aviation maintenance instructors understand the basics of flight instruction. This handbook provides aviation instructors with up-to-date information on learning and teaching, and how to relate this information to the task of teaching aeronautical knowledge and skills to students. Experienced aviation instructors will also find the updated information useful for improving their effectiveness in training activities.
Aviation Instructor's Handbook: FAA-H-8083-9B (Asa Faa Handbook Ser.)
by Federal Aviation AdministrationHere is the official guide, a new edition developed by the FAA, to help beginning ground instructors, flight instructors, and aviation maintenance instructors understand the basics of flight instruction.Heavily illustrated and filled with essential information, topics include:Risk Management and Resource ManagementHuman BehaviorThe Learning ProcessEffective CommunicationThe Teaching ProcessAssessmentInstructor Responsibilities and ProfessionalismTechniques of Flight InstructionAnd much moreThis official FAA publication provides aviation instructors with up-to-date information on learning and teaching, and how to relate this information to the task of teaching aeronautical knowledge and skills to students. Experienced aviation instructors will also find the updated information useful for improving their effectiveness in training activities.
Aviation Weather: FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 00-6B (FAA Handbooks Ser.)
by Federal Aviation AdministrationAviation Weather is a comprehensive resource for everything that pilots, students, and instructors need to know about navigating all types of weather safely. This book covers both visual (VMC) and instrument (IMC) meteorological conditions, and does so using detailed illustrations and diagrams. Subjects covered include the earth’s atmosphere, temperatures, atmospheric pressure and altimetry, wind, moisture, precipitation, clouds, air masses and fronts, turbulence, icing, thunderstorms, common IFR producers, high altitude weather, arctic and tropical weather, and soaring weather. A detailed glossary and index are provided for guidance.