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Two Winters
by Lauren Emily WhalenThe winter of 1997 is a tragedy waiting to happen. Small-town life isn't easy for seventeen-year-old, bisexual and closeted Paulina, especially when her best friend Mia becomes pregnant and doesn't want to tell the baby's father, Paulina's other best friend, Tesla. Meanwhile, Paulina's secret relationship with volleyball star Ani is about to go public. One fateful night, everything changes forever. <p><p>In the winter of 2014, Perdita, bi and proud in Chicago, is weeks away from turning seventeen. She loves her two moms, but why won't they talk about her adoption? When Perdita meets improv performer Fenton, she discovers both a kindred soul and a willing accomplice in her search for the truth. Will Perdita find what she's looking for? <p><p>Two Winters is a contemporary YA retelling of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale about birth, death, Catholic school, improv comedy and the healing nature of time.
Two of Us: A Lonely Hearts Club Short Story
by Elizabeth EulbergCan't wait to read We Can Work It Out? Return to the world of Penny Lane Bloom with three all new e-book short stories that pick up right where The Lonely Hearts Club left off!Penny Lane Bloom founded The Lonely Hearts Club, which means that she basically doesn't date. She's got her awesome girls to hang out with, she's got her hilarious (and sometimes annoying) family, she's working towards high grades to get into a great college - she'd never give up any of that to be with a boy.But (spoiler alert!) all of a sudden, the rules of the Club have changed and Penny's not only allowed to date - she's going out with Ryan Bauer, longtime friend, all-around amazing guy, and her best friend Diane's ex-boyfriend. It's not like Penny hasn't been on plenty of first dates before, and it's not like she hasn't seen Ryan practically every day for years . . . so could someone please let the butterflies in her stomach know it's okay to calm down?Don't miss all three e-shorts from romantic comedy superstar Elizabeth Eulberg. Each one contains a sneak peek at an excerpt from her return to the world of the LHC, We Can Work It Out!
Two-way Street
by Lauren Barnholdtthere are two sides to every breakup. This is Jordan and Courtney, totally in love. Sure, they were an unlikely high school couple. But they clicked; it worked. They're even going to the same college, and driving cross-country together for orientation. Then Jordan dumps Courtney -- for a girl he met on the Internet. It's too late to change plans, so the road trip is on. Courtney's heartbroken, but figures she can tough it out for a few days. La la la -- this is Courtney pretending not to care. But in a strange twist, Jordan cares. A lot. Turns out, he's got a secret or two that he's not telling Courtney. And it has everything to do with why they broke up, why they can't get back together, and how, in spite of it all, this couple is destined for each other.
Tying the Knot: A World History of Marriage
by Amber J. KeyserFor thousands of years, marriage was a business transaction between two families. Fathers chose husbands for their daughters to build power, wealth, and social status. Rules about acceptable spouses were strict. Interfaith and interracial marriages were often forbidden. Over the centuries, laws and traditions governing marriage have changed dramatically. In the United States, interfaith and interracial marriages are common. Same-sex marriages are legal there and in many nations. In some places, however, centuries-old customs are still firmly in place. Modern matrimony has its ugly sides, such as rape, forced marriages, and bitter divorces. Learn about the good and the bad, with people from around the world discussing the complexities and the joys of marriage.
Tyler Johnson Was Here
by Jay Coles<P>The Hate U Give meets All American Boys in this striking and heartbreaking debut novel, commenting on current race relations in America. <P>When Marvin Johnson's twin, Tyler, goes to a party, Marvin decides to tag along to keep an eye on his brother. But what starts as harmless fun turns into a shooting, followed by a police raid. <P>The next day, Tyler has gone missing, and it's up to Marvin to find him. But when Tyler is found dead, a video leaked online tells an even more chilling story: Tyler has been shot and killed by a police officer. Terrified as his mother unravels and mourning a brother who is now a hashtag, Marvin must learn what justice and freedom really mean. <P>Tyler Johnson Was Here is a stunning account of police brutality in modern America.
Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
by Arlan L. Rosenbloom Janet H. SilversteinEpidemiology of type 2 diabetes in youth, including evidence for and magnitude of the epidemic; pathophysiology in youth, case-finding criteria, and when to consider the possibility of type 2; and how to diagnose and treat diabetes in children and adolescents.
Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Edna, the Very First Chicken
by Douglas Rees<p>Tyrannosaurus Rex wants breakfast. He stomps and he roars and he gnashes his teeth―and he scares all the other dinosaurs right out of the forest. <p>Only Edna, the very first chicken, is unafraid. She won't let that bully T. rex push her around! But will Edna's mighty beak and terrible flapping wings be a match for T. rex's mighty claws and terrible jaws? <p>This hilarious tale of bravery will have readers clucking in triumph! <p>Jed Henry's charming illustrations accompany Douglas Rees' upROARious tale.</p>
Tyranny
by Lesley FairfieldIn Tyranny, brisk, spare text and illustrations that deal head-on with anorexia propel the reader along on Anna’s journey as she falls prey to the eating disorder, personified as her tormentor, Tyranny.The novel starts with a single question: “How did I get here?” The answer lies in the pages that follow, and it’s far from simple. Pressured by media, friends, the workplace, personal relationships, and fashion trends, Anna descends into a seemingly unending cycle of misery. And whenever she tries to climb out of the abyss, her own personal demon, Tyranny, is there to push her back in. The contest seems uneven, and it might be except for one thing: Anna’s strength of character has given rise to her deadly enemy. Ironically, it is that same strength of character that has the ultimate power to save her from the ravages of Tyranny. Brilliantly and realistically presented, Tyranny is a must-read for anyone looking for a better understanding of eating disorders and for everyone looking for a compelling page-turner that is truly a story of triumph and hope.
Tyrell
by Coe BoothAn astonishing new voice in teen literature, writing what is sure to be one of the most talked-about debuts of the year.Tyrell is a young African-American teen who can't get a break. He's living (for now) with his spaced-out mother and little brother in a homeless shelter. His father's in jail. His girlfriend supports him, but he doesn't feel good enough for her -- and seems to be always on the verge of doing the wrong thing around her. There's another girl at the homeless shelter who is also after him, although the desires there are complicated. Tyrell feels he needs to score some money to make things better. Will he end up following in his father's footsteps?
Tyttö jonka haluan (Grover Beachin Pelurit #2)
by Anna KatmoreJokaisella tarinalla on kaksi puolta — tässä siis minun. Olin suudellut lukiossa useampaa tyttöä kuin jaksoin muistaa. Mutta ainoa tyttö, jonka olin koskaan halunnut, oli rakastunut parhaaseen kaveriini. Oli piinaavaa seurata Lisan pakkomiellettä Tonyyn vuosien ajan. Mutta tänä kesänä Tony alkoi seurustella jonkun toisen kanssa ja pyysi minua viemään Lisan ajatukset muualle surustaan. Hitto, mukana ollaan! Vaivihkaa viettelin Lisan ensin jalkapallojoukkueeseeni ja myöhemmin bileisiini. Hän kutsuu minua sietämättömäksi playboyksi. No, hän ei tunne minua vielä. Ehkä kahdenkeskiset futistreenit saavat hänen mielensä muuttumaan. Tequilasuudelma jälkeenpäin ei kuitenkaan ollut kovin hyvä idea. Vai... oliko?
Tómalo con filosofía
by Thomas NelsonSiguiendo el ejemplo de las escuelas más antiguas, este ensayo multifacético nos muestra cómo la filosofía todavía puede impactar poderosamente nuestras vidas como un juego serio conducido sobre nuestra existencia y nuestro camino. La filosofía es un arte de vivir en armonía, una educación y entrenamiento de uno mismo, para florecer en nuestro ser más compuesto y verdadero, para encontrar nuestro lugar en el mundo.Following the example of the oldest schools, this multifaceted essay shows us how philosophy can still powerfully impact our lives as a serious game played on our existence and our path. Philosophy is an art of living in harmony, an education and training of oneself, to flourish in our most serene and true being, to find our place in the world.
Tú & yo, aquí, ahora
by Carolyn Mackler Jay AsherTú y yo, aquí, ahora es una historia sobre las barreras invisibles entre la amistad y el amor, y la importancia de vivir aquí y ahora. A veces es necesario perderse para volver a encontrar el camino... Emma y Josh han sido vecinos y amigos íntimos desde siempre, pero últimamente su relación no pasa por un buen momento. Todo porque un día Josh malinterpretó a Emma e intentó besarla... Desde entonces, ambos mantienen las distancias y ya no se ven fuera del instituto. Pero a raíz de una página web extraña que aparecerá en el ordenador de Emma con información acerca de su futuro, su camino y el de Josh volverán a unirse de forma inesperada...
Tú eres la noche
by Francesc Miralles¿Qué te sucedería si no volvieras a ver la luz del sol? Descubre Tú eres la noche, la nueva novela juvenil de Francesc Miralles. Tú eres la noche, mi canción de cuna y mi pesadilla. Arrástrame a tu oscuridad. Rai conoce por accidente las Catacumbas del Amor, un club clandestino que frecuentan los que han decidido rebelarse contra la luz diurna, viviendo exclusivamente de noche. Entre ellos está Lucía, una chica de dieciocho años con tendencias autodestructivas por la que Rai se siente eléctricamente atraído. Una semana es el tiempo mínimo para ser un iniciado. Dos semanas da acceso a La Jaula de la Oscuridad, un pozo bajo las Catacumbas donde reina la negrura absoluta y es posible entregarse a la prueba definitiva.
Tú primero: La felicidad comienza cuando decides ser tú misma
by Lola OrtizEl libro de Un rincón maravilloso, un blog de experiencias, de momentos, en los que Lola Ortiz reivindica lo bello que es vivir. Tú primero nace de la ilusión de una chica amante de las palabras, de las historias que te ponen los pelos de punta y de todo eso que te hace vivir de verdad. Nace de un sueño, de esa clase de sueños en los que te das cuenta de que sólo se cumplen cuando vas a por ellos. Nace para aprender a quererte a ti mismo, animarte cuando no puedes más, reír y también llorar, para saber que no eres la única persona que pasa por ciertas situaciones y que hay alguien ahí fuera que te entiende. Y nace de la mano del blog Un rincón maravilloso, para que encuentres en estas páginas lo que a veces casi no se puede decir, pero que, de una forma u otra, llega al corazón.
Tú serás mi muerte
by Karen M. McManus¡Un nuevo thriller trepidante de la mano de Karen M. McManus, autora de Alguien está mintiendo! Ivy, Mateo y Cal solían ser mejores amigos. Ahora todo lo que tienen en común es el Instituto Carlton y la casualidad de encontrarse una mañana cualquiera. Y es una mañana de las malas: Ivy acaba de perder las elecciones al consejo de estudiantes, Mateo hace malabares entre dos trabajos y a Cal le acaban de dar plantón, otra vez. Así que, cuando se encuentran, deciden saltarse las clases juntos, como en los viejos tiempos. No son conscientes de que su mal día se va a volver mortal. Nada los ha preparado para ser testigos de un asesinato. Y es que Ivy, Mateo y Cal parece que todavía tienen cosas en común: todos tienen una conexión con el chico muerto y todos ocultan algo. ¿Podría ser que su reencuentro no fuera casualidad después de todo? Llega un nuevo thriller de la autora de Alguien está mintiendo, el éxito internacional que ha atrapado a miles de lectores en todo el mundo y que pronto se estrenará como serie en HBO.
Tú y yo, aunque arda el mundo (Valientes #Volumen 3)
by Cherry Chic¡El esperadísimo spin-off de la saga Valientes de Cherry Chic!La historia de Junior y Emily por fin en papel. Junior es hijo de Oliver y Daniela Acosta, tiene tres hermanos, trabaja como cirujano en Los Ángeles y piensa que no le falta nada en la vida... hasta que se da cuenta de que eso no es del todo cierto. Descubrirá en una de sus amigas de la infancia hasta qué punto es uno capaz de echar de menos algo que tiene al lado. Después de la celebrada serie Dunas y el éxito de Rose Lake, su última bilogía, Cherry Chic vuelve una vez más a la queridísima saga Valientes para el deleite de sus lectores.
Tú, siempre, todavía
by Justin A. Reynolds¿Cuál es el precio de vivir cada día como si fuera el último? Jack conoce a Kate en una fiesta y se enamora de ella al instante. Tiene la esperanza que esta vez las cosas le van a ir bien, pero antes siquiera de tener una oportunidad con Kate, ella muere de forma repentina. Y cuando Kate muere, la vida de Jack se reinicia. Vuelve una y otra vez a la fiesta en la que ambos se conocieron, seis meses atrás. Y, aunque Kate no se acuerda de nada, Jack sí.
U.S. Facts and Fun: Grades 4-6 (U.S. Facts and Fun)
by Evan-MoorU.S. Facts & Fun, Grades 46 presents a variety of informative topics: Events, such as building the railroads, landing on the moon, and the Boston Tea Party. People, such as Davy Crockett, Chief Joseph, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Animals, such as bison, the grizzly bear, and the Morgan horse. Sites, such as Yosemite National Park, the Everglades, and the Jamestown Colony. Use these short stories to supplement your social studies curriculum, as research for student reports, or as independent activities that tie reading skills to the content areas.
UCLA Football Encyclopedia
by Spencer Stueve Johnathan FranklinThe history of UCLA football is a continuous story of highs and lows, ups and downs. Every year from 1919 to today, UCLA has fielded a team, and though the expectations have changed through the years, the goals have not. The single greatest goal in sports is to win your next game. When a team strings enough wins together, a magical season is born. In the UCLA Football Encyclopedia, Stueve doesn’t miss a beat in his coverage of all the magical seasons, as well as the not-so-magical seasons, from the inaugural one through 2017. He covers the UCLA coaches, as well as the players who have left a lasting legacy. Along the way, he captures all the details about the wins, the losses, the individual and team records, the assistant coaches, and the players that built the foundation of the program. The story of UCLA football is often a story of "almost," and in this book, readers will relive the times UCLA simply refused to settle for "almost." These tales feature legends Fred Cozens, Red Sanders, Tommy Prothro, Jim Mora, and countless other Bruins stars, past and present. Stueve also recounts the upbringing of Donn Moomaw and that of Maurice Jones-Drew. Complete with dozens of historical photographs, this is the most extensive book ever written on UCLA football and a must-read for every UCLA football fan nationwide.“My experience working with Skyhorse is always a positive collaboration. The editors are first-rate professionals, and my books receive top-shelf treatment. I truly appreciate our working relationship and hope it continues for years to come.” –David Fischer, author
UI 101
by M. K. ClaeysWelcome to the University of Illington, where higher education doesn’t always take place in the classroom...Southwestern bohemian beauty Rae, Midwestern punk rocker Ryn, and intellectual Southern Belle Mitzy meet for the first time on the wild ride that is college life. At UI, they encounter everything from being haunted by the past to having brand-new starts, going from the dean's list to being on academic probation, and dealing with dorm-room drama that becomes finding friendship where they least expect it. So what happens when the place you were terrified of becomes your home and the crew of misfits on your floor becomes your family? You discover that the most important lesson is that where you are may be exactly where you belong.
UPCO's Living Environment: An Activity-oriented Biology Course
by Lorraine GodlewskiBiology is the name of the science that studies living things and their relationship to their environment. You should have a basic scientific knowledge, called scientific literacy, of your living and nonliving environment because scientific literacy involves internalizing a scientific critical attitude that can be applied to your life. It will help you to be better informed when making important decisions about your everyday life, particularly in relation to your health, and to issues concerning commercial and technological claims concerning the environment. Understanding the scientific view of the natural world is an essential part your personal, societal, and ethical decision making. The study of the living environment will also help you understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and the living environment and to recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
Uf, ¿y para qué votar?
by Rosa Beltrán Benito Taibo Antonio Malpica Jorge Vargas B.¿Te choca la política? ¿Acabas de cumplir 18? ¿Para qué te sirve la credencial de elector además de que te dejen entrar a los antros? El Instituto Nacional Electoral ha reunido a entrañables escritores que te cuentan en este libro sus experiencias con la democracia, cómo ha influido en su vida cotidiana y en su forma de ver el mundo, pues la idea de pactar entre todos funciona en el día a día y desde tiempos ancestrales. Mucha gente se siente decepcionada, hay quienes consideran no votar y regalan su poder de decisión a los demás. Pero la desesperanza te inmoviliza, y es justo ahí donde lo que no nos gusta surge con más fuerza. Además, para lograr lo que queremos en la vida personal se necesitan buenas condiciones en la vida pública. Por eso es vital que ejerzas tu derecho a decidir. Que tu voz sea escuchada. Sobretodo tomando en cuenta lo que de veras importa en la comunidad. Participar vale la pena porque significa apostarle a solucionar nuestros conflictos y porque la voluntad es el motor de la historia. No te dejes llevar por el sentimentalismo ni por la víscera entre bandos, aun a pesar de que sea precisamente ese fuego emotivo al que por desgracia se le arroja más combustible en casi todas las campañas electorales. Tampoco te apantalles con los anuncios que apuestan por el miedo y el desencanto, ni siquiera por los que pretenden ser inspiradores. La reflexión es lo que cuenta. Ilustraciones de Santiago Solís
Uglies: Cutters (Uglies Graphic Novels #2)
by Scott Westerfeld Devin GraysonExperience the riveting, dystopian Uglies series seen as never before—through the eyes of Shay, Tally Youngblood&’s closest and bravest friend, who refuses to take anything about society at face value. &“From the moment we are born, we are considered threats in need of &‘special&’ management. We are watched and shaped and exploited by a force most of us never see. . . . All to keep us safe. . . . Do you feel safe?! Or do you feel like you&’re in a cage?&”—Shay In Pretties, Tally Youngblood and her daring best friend, Shay, both underwent the operation that turned them from ordinary Uglies into stunning beauties. Now this thrilling new graphic novel reveals Shay&’s perspective on living in New Pretty Town . . . and the way she sees it, there&’s more to this so-called paradise than meets the eye. With the endless parties and custom-made clothes, life as a Pretty should be perfect. Yet Shay doesn&’t feel quite right. She has little to no memory of her past; it&’s as if something in her brain has inexplicably changed. When she reunites with Tally and the Crims—her rebellious group of friends from Uglyville—she begins to recall their last departure to the wild, and the headstrong leader she used to be. And as she remembers the truth about what doomed their escape, Shay decides to fight back—against the status quo, against the mysterious Special Circumstances, even against her own best friend.
Uglies: Shay's Story (Uglies Graphic Novels #1)
by Scott Westerfeld Devin Grayson&“This whole game is just designed to make us hate ourselves.&”—Shay Uglies told Tally Youngblood&’s version of life in Uglyville and the budding rebellion against the Specials. Now comes an exciting graphic novel revealing new adventures in the Uglies world—as seen through the eyes of Shay, Tally&’s rebellious best friend who&’s not afraid to break the rules, no matter the cost. A few months shy of her sixteenth birthday, Shay eagerly awaits her turn to become a Pretty—a rite-of-passage operation called &“the Surge&” that transforms ordinary Uglies into paragons of beauty. Yet after befriending the Crims, a group of fellow teens who refuse to take anything in society at face value, Shay starts to question the whole concept. And as the Crims explore beyond the monitored borders of Uglyville into the forbidden, ungoverned wild, Shay must choose between the perks of being Pretty and the rewards of being real.
Uglies: Uglies; Pretties; Specials; Extras (Uglies #1)
by Scott WesterfeldNow a major motion picture streaming on Netflix! The first installment of Scott Westerfeld&’s New York Times bestselling and award-winning Uglies series—a global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend.Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can&’t wait. In just a few weeks she&’ll have the operation that will turn her from a repellent ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty. And as a pretty, she&’ll be catapulted into a high-tech paradise where her only job is to have fun. But Tally&’s new friend Shay isn&’t sure she wants to become a pretty. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new side of the pretty world—and it isn&’t very pretty. The authorities offer Tally a choice: find her friend and turn her in, or never turn pretty at all. Tally&’s choice will change her world forever.