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The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy: Hogwarts for Muggles
by William Irwin Gregory BasshamA philosophical exploration of the entire seven-book Harry Potter series Harry Potter has been heralded as one of the most popular book series of all time and the philosophical nature of Harry, Hermione, and Ron's quest to rid the world of its ultimate evil is one of the many things that make this series special. The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy covers all seven titles in J. K. Rowling's groundbreaking series and takes fans back to Godric's Hollow to discuss life after death, to consider what moral reasoning drove Harry to choose death, and to debate whether Sirius Black is a man or a dog. With publication timed to coincide with the release of the movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 1), this book will be the definitive guide for all fans looking to appreciate the series on a deeper level. Covers a range of intriguing topics such as the redemption of Severus Snape, the power of love, and destiny in the wizarding world Gives you a new perspective on Harry Potter characters, plot lines, and themes Makes a perfect companion to the Harry Potter books and movies Packed with interesting ideas and insights, The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy is an ideal companion for anyone interested in unraveling the subtext and exploring the greater issues at work in the story.
The Ultimate Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens: Overcome Insecurity, Defeat Your Inner Critic, and Live Confidently
by Megan MacCutcheon LPC, PMH-CTake on the world with confidence and positivity—a guide to self esteem for teensSometimes, feeling self-confident and secure seems impossible, especially if you're dealing with school, friends, family, and other challenges that can affect how you see yourself. This self esteem workbook for teens helps you build up your self esteem and confidence with creative activities and advice that show you how to think positively, release self-doubt, and start loving who you are.One of the best mental health books for teens, this teen self help book includes all kinds of friendly guidance to help you move past anxiety and nerves and feel ready to take on any challenge.This supportive self esteem workbook includes:More than 50 different exercises—Get to know yourself with quizzes, journal prompts, checklists, and more that help you set goals, work through insecurities, and find out what makes you feel strong.True stories from other teens—This self esteem workbook for kids and teens was created to help you feel less alone when you read real-life anecdotes from your peers, along with a Q&A section full of bonus advice.The power to change—Self esteem is like a muscle, and practicing with this self esteem book will help you build your confidence, stay resilient, and focus on the future.Strengthen your self esteem and overpower insecurity with the exercises in this ultimate self confidence book for kids and teens!
The Ultimate Survival Guide to Being a Girl: On Love, Body Image, School, and Making It Through Life
by Christina De WitteAddressing the struggles of young girls everywhere, this hilariously relatable comic guide to life provides real advice and encourages a new generation of teen girls to find confidence and embrace individuality.With friends, love, social media, body image, and more--navigating young adulthood can seem impossible. The Ultimate Survival Guide to Being a Girl provides humorous and highly relatable guidelines for all of the struggles young girls face, presented in author Christina De Witte's signature comic style and told from the point of view of her lovable Instagram and Internet character, Chrostin. A Hyperbole and a Half for the young adult audience, the book includes comics and hands-on advice about serious issues like mental health and self-care, and also deals with questions on every young girl's mind, like "Can you survive on pizza alone?" Quirky, hilarious, and sincere, The Ultimate Survival Guide to Being a Girl empowers young women to challenge society's unrealistic standards of beauty and embrace their individuality. This is sure to be a favorite for teen girls. Table of Contents Chapter One: Mental Stuff Chapter Two: The Beauty of the Human Booty Chapter Three: On Food Comas and Food Babies Chapter Four: Fashion No-No or Fashion Guru? Chapter Five: Friends and Family Business Chapter Six: Love Is Beautiful/Sucks Chapter Seven: School and Work, Work, Work, Work, Work Chapter Eight: The Internet of Things Chapter Nine: Society vs. Me Chapter Ten: United in Diversity
Ultimate Unofficial Survival Tactics for Fortnite Battle Royale: Discover the Island's Best Loot (Ultimate Survival Tactics for Fortnite B)
by Jason R. RichBe first to find the best loot and battle your way to victory! Ultimate Unofficial Survival Tactics for Fortnite Battle Royale: Discover the Island’s Best Loot offers a comprehensive overview of the game, and includes strategies for survival, building, exploration, and engaging in combat that every gamer must master to ultimately achieve success. Inside, you’ll discover what’s available and how to find and acquire the many different types of weapons, ammo, loot items, and resources, and learn proven strategies for using each item in a variety of situations that’ll aid in your survival and battle victories. Whether you’re using a PC, Mac, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, or Android-based mobile device, this unofficial, full-color strategy guide will introduce you to the many different items that can be found, collected, and utilized during your stay on the island. Learn to assess situations and collect the best arsenal to meet your challengesFind your key to survival by knowing when and how to use your arsenalMaster strategies for survival, building, and explorationLearn the best way to engage in combat, which every gamer must master to achieve success
Ultimate Unofficial Survival Tactics for Fortnite Battle Royale: Mastering Game Settings for Victory (Ultimate Survival Tactics for Fortnite B)
by Jason R. RichThe Essential Guide to Maximizing Your Settings in Fortnite Battle Royale! Unlock a plethora of gaming tips and strategies to achieve victory! Ultimate Unofficial Survival Tactics for Fortnite Battle Royale: Mastering Game Settings for Victory explains to readers what each customizable setting within the game is used for and helps gamers fine-tune these settings to meet their unique needs. This full-color, unofficial guide will focus on customizing the game’s options and settings when playing on a PC or Mac, console-based gaming system, and/or on a mobile device. Using easy-to-understand explanations, along with hundreds of full-color screenshots, Ultimate Unofficial Survival Tactices for Fortnite Battle Royale: Mastering Game Settings for Victory will quickly become an indispensable resource for gamers looking to enhance and fully personalize their gaming experience. Learn the best uses for the 100+ user-customizable options in the gameFine-tune the game’s settings to enhance your gaming style, experience, and strengths as a playerImprove your performance by mastering the settings that fit your game-play
The Ultimate Weight Solution for Teens: The 7 Keys to Weight Freedom
by Jay McgrawWhat his dad did for adults with "The Ultimate Weight Solution," Jay McGraw, son of Dr. Phil McGraw, now tailors for teens. This is a book to promote weight wellness for young people by the author of "Life Strategies for Teens."
Ultimátum
by Ruenda M.Ruenda M. ha llegado a Montena y con él los versos más intensos y delicados. Ruenda hace una declaración de intenciones con cada uno de sus versos, su frases y sus fotografías. Sus textos tienen garra pero a la vez son delicados y generan la sensación de querer más. «Lo que tienes entre las manos, tan llenas de grietas como las mías, es un grito violeta; una revolución vestida de etiqueta, pero que sigue pidiendo limosna por las calles del querer. Esto es la capa más visible de un alma acostumbrada a huir del ruido para hacer eco en el papel.»
Ultimatum
by K. M. WaltonFrom the author of Cracked and Empty comes a gripping, emotional story of two brothers who must make the ultimate decision about what's more important: family or their differences.It's not Oscar's fault he's misunderstood. Ever since his mother died, he's been disrespected by his father and bullied by his self-absorbed older brother, so he withdraws from his fractured family, seeking refuge in his art.Vance wishes his younger brother would just loosen up and be cool. It was hard enough to deal with their mother's death without Oscar getting all emotional. At least when Vance pushes himself in lacrosse and parties, he feels alive.But when their father's alcoholism sends him into liver failure, the two brothers must come face-to-face with their demons--and each other--if they are going to survive a very uncertain future.
Último asalto (Jugando con fuego #Volumen 3)
by Niall LeonardEn este tercer y último asalto, Finn se verá envuelto en una guerra de bandas que lo dejará contra las cuerdas Parecía una misión sencilla: entregar una invitación para una reunión de negocios. Pero los asistentes a esa reunión son los capos de las dos mafias que controlan la ciudad. En un Londres asfixiante y sumido en el pánico por una serie de ataques terroristas, Finn se verá arrastrado a una sangrienta guerra de bandas en la que las intrigas, las traiciones y los golpes bajos son la única moneda de cambio. ¿Hasta dónde será capaz de llegar para salvarse?
El último dragón (Cuentos de Bereth #Volumen 1)
by Javier RuescasEn el décimo aniversario de su publicación, vuelve la trilogía más famosa de Javier Ruescas, «Cuentos de Bereth», reeditada por el autor con inesperados giros. Duna es una joven inconformista que vive en Bereth, un reino liderado por el valeroso príncipe Adhárel. Mientras él intenta por todos los medios evitar la guerra, su camino se cruzará con el de ella y juntos tratarán de salvaguardar lo que queda de su mundo. Un mundo en el que la poesía es un arma y los dragones sienten. Un lugar en el que las luchas por el poder y la magia de los cuentos se entremezclan en una historia de amor más poderosa que el propio destino. Cuentos de Bereth es un homenaje a los cuentos de hadas tradicionales y una aventura épica que ha cautivado a miles de lectores desde su publicación original. En el décimo aniversario de su lanzamiento recuperamos este mundo, revisado en profundidad por el autor, en una nueva edición de lujo que emocionará y sorprenderá tanto a los lectores que crecieron con Bereth como a los que se adentren por primera vez en sus páginas.
El último héroe del Olimpo: . (Percy Jackson y los dioses del Olimpo #Volumen 5)
by Rick RiordanLlega el esperado final de la trepidante serie nº 1 en ventas «Percy Jackson y los Dioses del Olimpo». La profecía largamente anunciada en torno al decimosexto cumpleaños de Percy se hace por fin realidad... Mientras en las calles de Manhattan se libra una despiadada batalla por la civilización occidental, Percy abriga la terrible sospecha de estar luchando contra su propio destino...Los mestizos han dedicado mucho tiempo a prepararse para la batalla decisiva contra los titanes, aunque saben que sus posibilidadesde obtener la victoria son mínimas. El ejército de Cronos es ahora más formidable que nunca y, con cada dios y cada mestizo que logra reclutar, aumentan los poderes del maligno titán. Tras fracasar en un primer intento de detener en alta mar las arrolladoras tropas de Cronos, Percy Jackson y los olímpicos se esfuerzan por mantener a raya la furia desatada del monstruo Tifón. Y cuando Cronos ordena el avance definitivo hacia Nueva York, donde el monte Olimpo, en lo alto del Empire State, se encuentra prácticamente indefenso, pararle los pies al implacable Señor del Tiempo dependerá exclusivamente de Percy y su hueste de jóvenes semidioses. ** Más vendidos del The New York Times y Publishers Weekly. ** Llevada a la gran pantalla a cargo de Chris Columbus, director de las dos primeras entregas de «Harry Potter». Sobre «Percy Jackson y los Dioses del Olimpo» se ha dicho:«No sigas buscando al nuevo Harry Potter: descubre a Percy Jackson, como lo han hecho ya legiones de admiradores.»Kirkus Reviews
El último rebaño
by Piers TordayUna novela maravillosa galardonada con el Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Ésta es la historia de un niño llamado Kester. Es un niño muy especial, aunque él aún lo ignora. Ahora mismo, lo único que sabe es esto:1. En su habitación hay una bandada de palomas alborotadas.2. Le están hablando.3. Su vida nunca volverá a ser como antes... Críticas:«Una novela escrita con un estilo muy gráfico y trepidante [...]. Muy recomendable.»The Times «Ingeniosa, llena de risas, lágrimas y suspense.»The Sunday Times «Me ha entusiasmado.»The Guardian «Más vale que la segunda entrega llegue pronto.»The Observer «Un libro maravillosamente extraño y extrañamente maravilloso.»Financial Times
El último trabajo del señor Luna (Periscopio)
by César Mallorquí del CorralUn joven superdotado, aunque muy vulnerable afectivamente, se verá involucrado en un complicado plan de venganza orquestado por un poderoso narcotraficante boliviano de cocaína. Por las calles de Madrid se entrecruzarán las vidas de un asesino a sueldo, una emigrante latinoamericana y un adolescente.
El último unicornio
by C.C. HumphreysEsta es la historia de Elayne, una adolescente de quince años que viaja a otro mundo lleno de criaturas mitológicas, dónde deberá encontrar al último unicornio. Elayne es una adolescente de quince años como otra cualquiera: le encantan las novelas de romance paranormal, escuchar música en su iPod y callejear con sus amigos por Nueva York. Vive en el mundo real, y precisamente por eso no da crédito a la vieja historia familiar sobre un antepasado que viajó a un mundo poblado por criaturas mitológicas cruzando un tapiz. Es un bonito cuento, pero ella ya es mayorcita para cuentos. Hasta que un día visita el museo de Arte Medieval con el instituto y reconoce el tapiz: representa a un bello unicornio y lleva bordadas sus iniciales... De repente, siente una llamada en su interior y, casi sin darse cuenta, llega al otro lado.
Ultraviolet (Carolrhoda Ya Ser.)
by R.J. Anderson“Once upon a time there was a girl who was special. This is not her story. Unless you count the part where I killed her.” Sixteen-year-old Alison wakes up in a mental institution. As she pieces her memory back together, she realizes she’s confessed to murdering Tori Beaugrand, the most perfect girl at school. But the case is a mystery. Tori’s body has not been found, and Alison can't explain what happened. One minute she was fighting with Tori. The next moment Tori disintegrated—into nothing. But that's impossible. No one is capable of making someone vanish. Right? Alison must be losing her mind—like her mother always feared she would. For years Alison has tried to keep her weird sensory abilities a secret. No one ever understood—until a mysterious visiting scientist takes an interest in Alison’s case. Suddenly, Alison discovers that the world is wrong about her—and that she’s capable of far more than anyone else would believe.
Um pedido a uma bolha de sabão: E se cada bolha contivesse um pedido?
by Francois KeyserO dia de Russell passava rapidamente de mal a pior. E parecia que o mundo estava à beira de um desastre também. Pensando em como sua vida tinha descarrilhado, um homem que parecia ter um parafuso frouxo lhe contou uma história inacreditável. Uma história que parecia tão maluca quanto o homem que a contava. Mas o homem sabia coisas sobre a infância de Russell. Coisas que não teria como ele saber, a menos que os pais de Russell tivessem lhe contado. E ele sabe que isso não aconteceu. No fim, ele decidiu acreditar. Acreditar no lunático sentando a sua frente. Acreditar que ele tinha o poder para mudar sua situação. E mais importante de tudo... Acreditar que ele tinha o poder para mudar o futuro do mundo, que no momento não parecia ser lá muito promissor. Como você faria um pedido? Com bolhas. Uma bolha, para ser exato. Uma bolha perfeita... Esse conto nos encoraja a acreditar em nós mesmos e em nossos sonhos. Nossos sonhos nunca morrem, mesmo que eles sejam sonhos de infância. Um sonho é sempre um sonho. Só precisamos tirá-lo da prateleira e torná-lo realidade. Agora, mais do que nunca.
Uma Aventura De Fantasia Medieval
by Vianka Van Bokkem Amanda Falcão DiasA vista dessa árvore alta é bem bonita. Posso ver os salmões pulando no rio. Pássaros coloridos fazem seus ninhos enquanto cantam. O céu está limpo nessa manhã, após uma noite de chuva forte.Meu nome é Emma e eu sou uma órfã de dezesseis anos. Sou responsável por meus quatro irmãos. Nossos pais faleceram tentando proteger-nos de um dragão e morreram instantaneamente pelo fogo letal do monstro.Não tive sucesso ao caçar ontem à noite por que não pude ver nada enquanto a chuva caía. Meu arco e flecha pareciam secar mais rapidamente do que eu. Decidi dar uma olhada na vila; com sorte, alguém sentiria pena de mim e me alimentaria.Quando entrei na pequena vila, um grande grupo de pessoas estava reunido em volta de uma placa que estava sendo erguida por um cavaleiro real. Seu uniforme caro o denunciou."A jovem Princesa Victoria foi abduzida por Amira, a feiticeira das trevas. O Rei oferecerá cem moedas de ouro para quem resgatá-la."Cem moedas de ouro? Meus irmãos e eu não teríamos de nos preocupar com as próximas refeições.O irmão adolescente da Princesa Victoria irá interferir em minha missão? Ou nós dois estamos destinados a nos apaixonar durante o resgate de sua irmã?
Umberland (Everland #2)
by Wendy SpinaleForget the story of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland you know. Because in Umberland, the only way out is into the madness.Gwen, Pete, and the others have escaped from Everland. But the safe haven they hoped to find at Alnwick Castle doesn't exist. With the Queen of England on her deathbed, Duchess Alyssa has stepped in, but things have gotten worse as the cure Doc created for the Horologia virus has mutated, accelerating the disease. The only possible solution he can think of is to go back to the virus's origin: an extinct poisonous apple. Legend has it a tree bearing the apple might be found at the center of a deadly labyrinth hidden deep within Germany. A place that no one in their right mind enters. With no other options, Alyssa sets out with only her sword, her wits, and the help of Maddox Hadder, a wild boy who oversees the castle gardens. To get to the center of the maze, she'll be forced to battle monsters more terrifying than her darkest nightmares. But can anyone truly survive the madness of the maze? And what if there's no apple to be found there?
Umbertouched (Rosemarked #2)
by Livia BlackburneThe mission was a failure. Even though Zivah and Dineas discovered a secret that could bring down the empire, their information is useless without proof. Now, with their cover blown and their quest abandoned, their only remaining hope is to get home before Ampara brings the full might of its armies against their peoples.As Shidadi and Dara alike prepare for war, Zivah and Dineas grapple with the toll of their time in the capital. After fighting alongside the Amparans against his own kin, can Dineas convince the Shidadi-and himself-where his loyalties lie? After betraying her healer's vows in Sehmar City, can Zivah find a way to redeem herself-especially when the Dara ask her to do the unthinkable? And after reluctantly falling in love, what will the two do with their lingering feelings, now that the Dineas from Sehmar City is gone forever? Time is running out for all of them, but especially Zivah whose plague symptoms surface once again. Now, she must decide how she'll define the life she has left.Together, healer and warrior must find the courage to save their people, expose the truth, and face the devastating consequences headed their way.
Umbra (Dimension Drift Prequels #2)
by Christina BauerA prequel novella to the new series from USA Today's 'must read YA paranormal romance' author, Christina Bauer.One day, eighteen-year-old Thorne could become the Emperor of the Omniverse, the single being who rules countless worlds. Trouble is, his father Cole--who's also the current Emperor--is a sadistic freak. In fact, Cole won't even keep his promises to the very humans who got him his throne. Thorne won't stand for it. He decides to travel to the human world and make good on his father's promises. What he doesn't count on is falling in love...."I love how Bauer manages to add some awesome new world building to each of her books."- Woven MagicThis new series is perfect for: fans of urban fantasy, action and adventure, cool science, evil corporations, forbidden romance and hot new classmates who may or may not be aliens.Dimension Drift Prequels1. Dimension Drift (April 2018)2. Umbra (Fall 2018)Dimension Drift1.Alien Minds (Spring 2019) 2. ECHO Academy (Spring 2020)More series from author Christina Bauer: Beholder (YA Dark Fantasy), Angelbound (YA Urban Fantasy) and Fairy Tales of the Magicorum (YA Urban Fantasy)
Un any fora de casa! (Sèrie New York Academy #Volumen 1)
by Ana Punset«Pensar que estic creuant l'Atlàntic per passar un any sencer a Nova York m'il·lusiona però també m'enfonsa. Sí, em moro de ganes de començar les classes a la millor academia d'art del país. Sí, és increïble pugui viure en una resi a Brooklyn. Però no, no vull separar-me de les meves amigues, ni vull que es pensin que aquest viatge és una excusa per allunyar-me... d'ell.» #NewYorkAcademy Gràcies al seu blog de poesia, a la Sofia li han donat una beca per fer un curs d'escriptura en una prestigiosa acadèmia americana. Ni més ni menys que a Nova York! Increïble! La Sofia es mor de ganes d'anar a aquesta acadèmia per convertir-se en una gran escriptora, però la veritat és que els canvis li fan una mica de por. I conèixer a gent no és un dels seus punts forts, precisament... Quan la Sofia arriba a la seva nova llar, una residència per a estudiants, coneix a un munt de nois i noies que, comella han, estat becats per les seves diferents disciplines artístiques: ball, fotografia, pintura, interpretació... La Sofia encara no ho sap, però els seus companys de residència estan a punt de convertir-se en persones indispensables al llarg de l'any que li canviarà la vida.
The (Un)Popular Vote
by Jasper SanchezRed, White, & Royal Blue meets The West Wing in Jasper Sanchez’s electric and insightful #ownvoices YA debut, chronicling a transmasculine student’s foray into a no-holds-barred student body president election against the wishes of his politician father. Optics can make or break an election. Everything Mark knows about politics, he learned from his father, the Congressman who still pretends he has a daughter and not a son.Mark has promised to keep his past hidden and pretend to be the cis guy everyone assumes he is. But when he sees a manipulatively charming candidate for student body president inflame dangerous rhetoric, Mark risks his low profile to become a political challenger.The problem? No one really knows Mark. He didn’t grow up in this town, and his few friends are all nerds. Still, thanks to Scandal and The West Wing, they know where to start: from campaign stops to voter polling to a fashion makeover.Soon Mark feels emboldened to engage with voters—and even start a new romance. But with an investigative journalist digging into his past, a father trying to silence him, and the bully frontrunner standing in his way, Mark will have to decide which matters most: perception or truth, when both are just as dangerous. “Mind-bogglingly good. This is a novel that every teen needs.” —Kacen Callender, author of Felix Ever After "Charming, stunning, and unapologetically queer." —Mason Deaver, bestselling author of I Wish You All the Best and The Ghosts We Keep
Unaccompanied Minor
by Hollis GillespieFourteen-year-old April May Manning spent her life on airplanes with her flight attendant parents. When her father dies in a crash, April's mom marries a pilot who turns out to be an abusive jerk, and gets Mom confined to a psychiatric hospital. So April takes off, literally, living on airplanes, using her mother's flight benefits, relying on the flight crews who know she's been shuttling between divorcing parents for a year. Then, there's a hijacking, but why is April's "dad" on board? April flees to the cargo hold with another unaccompanied minor she's met before, and they fight to thwart the hijackers, faking a fire, making weapons from things they find in luggage. At last, locked in the cockpit with a wounded police officer, the boy, and his service dog, April tries to remember everything her parents said to do in a crisis above the clouds. But she knows it won't be enough.
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World (Squirrel Girl #1)
by Shannon Hale Dean Hale<p>Fourteen-year-old Doreen Green moved from sunny California to the suburbs of New Jersey. She must start at a new school, make new friends, and continue to hide her tail. Yep, Doreen has the powers of . . . a squirrel! After failing at several attempts to find her new BFF, Doreen feels lonely and trapped, liked a caged animal. <p>Then one day Doreen uses her extraordinary powers to stop a group of troublemakers from causing mischief in the neighborhood, and her whole life changes. Everyone at school is talking about it! Doreen contemplates becoming a full-fledged Super Hero. And thus, Squirrel Girl is born! <p>She saves cats from trees, keeps the sidewalks clean, and dissuades vandalism. All is well until a real-life Super Villain steps out of the shadows and declares Squirrel Girl his archenemy. Can Doreen balance being a teenager and a Super Hero? Or will she go . . . NUTS?</p>
Unbecoming
by Jenny DownhamThree women. Three generations. Three secrets.A Stonewall Honor Book!Katie's life is falling apart: her best friend thinks she's a freak, her mother, Caroline, controls every aspect of her life, and her estranged grandmother, Mary, appears as if out of nowhere. Mary has dementia and needs lots of care, and when Katie starts putting together Mary's life story, secrets and lies are uncovered: Mary's illegitimate baby, her zest for life and freedom and men; the way she lived her life to the full yet suffered huge sacrifices along the way. As the relationship between Mary and Caroline is explored, Katie begins to understand her own mother's behavior, and from that insight, the terrors about her sexuality, her future, and her younger brother are all put into perspective.Funny, sad, honest, and wise, this powerful multigenerational novel from international bestseller Jenny Downham celebrates life like no book before.