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Again, But Better
by Christine RiccioFrom one of the most followed booktubers today, comes Again, but Better, a story about second chances, discovering yourself, and being brave enough to try again. Shane has been doing college all wrong. Pre-med, stellar grades, and happy parents...sounds ideal -- but Shane's made zero friends, goes home every weekend, and romance...what’s that? Her life has been dorm, dining hall, class, repeat. Time's a ticking, and she needs a change -- there's nothing like moving to a new country to really mix things up. Shane signs up for a semester abroad in London. She's going to right all her college mistakes: make friends, pursue boys, and find adventure! Easier said than done. She is soon faced with the complicated realities of living outside her bubble, and when self-doubt sneaks in, her new life starts to fall apart. Shane comes to find that, with the right amount of courage and determination one can conquer anything. Throw in some fate and a touch of magic - the possibilities are endless.
Again, but Better: A Novel
by Christine Riccio**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**From one of the most followed booktubers today, comes Again, but Better, a story about second chances, discovering yourself, and being brave enough to try again.Shane has been doing college all wrong. Pre-med, stellar grades, and happy parents…sounds ideal -- but Shane's made zero friends, goes home every weekend, and romance…what’s that? Her life has been dorm, dining hall, class, repeat. Time's a ticking, and she needs a change -- there's nothing like moving to a new country to really mix things up. Shane signs up for a semester abroad in London. She's going to right all her college mistakes: make friends, pursue boys, and find adventure! Easier said than done. She is soon faced with the complicated realities of living outside her bubble, and when self-doubt sneaks in, her new life starts to fall apart. Shane comes to find that, with the right amount of courage and determination one can conquer anything. Throw in some fate and a touch of magic - the possibilities are endless.
Against All Odds: Counterterrorist Hostage Rescues
by Samuel M. KatzLooks at ten high-profile hostage rescues, explaining the history and politics behind such cases as the hijacking of a school bus carrying thirty students in East Africa and the seige of a Moscow theater in 2002.
Against All Odds: Never Give up (Good Sports Ser.)
by Glenn StoutTim Tebow and the Denver Broncos, Roy Reigels in the 1929 Rose Bowl, Frank Reich and the Buffalo Bills during the 1993 NFL playoffs, Tracy McGrady and the Houston Rockets in 2004, the entire St. Louis Cardinals team in the 2011 World Series . . . What do these players have in common? Every one of them was on the brink of a humiliating defeat. But at the moment when they could have called it quits, they didn’t. These five real-life stories, illustrated with black-and-white photographs, will inspire readers young and old.
Agarrá la pala: El verdadero trabajo del youtuber
by Teodoro Ciampagna Alejandro Bacile¿Cuál es el verdadero trabajo del youtuber? Ellos mismos te lo cuentan. Mucho se habla de que los youtubers son un montón de vagos que hace pavadas frentes a una camarita. Lo cierto es que cambiaron el paradigma de la comunicación y son los dueños de la audiencia de todas las edades; cada uno con su talento particular. ¿Cuál es su verdadero trabajo? ¿Cuánto tiempo les lleva? ¿Por qué lo hacen? ¿Son todos amigos o hay rivalidades? Esas y muchas otras preguntas más son respondidas en este libro por los youtubers más importantes de la Argentina.
Agatha H. and the Clockwork Princess (Girl Genius, Book #2)
by Phil Foglio Kaja FoglioIn a time when the Industrial Revolution has escalated into all-out warfare, Mad Science rules the world.... with mixed success. With the help of Krosp, Emperor of All Cats, Agatha has escaped from the massive airship known as Castle Wulfenbach. After crashing their escape dirigible, Agatha and Krosp fall in with Master Payne's Circus of Adventure, a traveling troupe of performers dedicated to staging Heterodyne shows--dramatizations of the exploits of Bill and Barry Heterodyne and their allies--who are unaware of Agatha's connection to the Heterodyne line. Pursued by the ruthless Baron Klaus Wulfenbach, his handsome son Gil, and their minions (not to mention Othar Tryggvassen, Gentleman Adventurer), Agatha hides in plain sight among the circus folk, servicing their clanks and proving herself adept in performing the role of Lucrezia Mongfish, nemesis to--and later wife of-- Barry Heterodyne. She also begins training under Zeetha, swordmistress and princess of the lost city of Skifander. Together, Agatha, Krosp, and the performers travel across the treacherous Wasteland of war-torn Europa, towards Mechanicsburg, and the ancestral home of the Heterodynes--Castle Heterodyne. But with many perils standing in her way--includin Wulfenbach's crack troops, mysterious Geisterdamen, savage Jagermonsters, and the fabled Storm King--it's going to take more than a spark of Mad Science for Agatha to get through...
The Agathas (An Agathas Mystery #1)
by Kathleen Glasgow Liz LawsonWho killed Brooke Donovan? It’s the biggest mystery of the summer, and everyone in Castle Cove thinks it’s the wrong guy. Fans of One of Us Is Lying and Riverdale can’t miss this page-turning who-done-it that’s sure to be the next must read Young Adult thriller! <p><p>Last summer, Alice Ogilvie&’s basketball-star boyfriend Steve dumped her. Then she disappeared for five days. She's not talking, so where she went and what happened to her is the biggest mystery in Castle Cove. Or it was, at least. <p><p>But now, another one of Steve’s girlfriends has vanished: Brooke Donovan, Alice’s ex–best friend. And it doesn't look like Brooke will be coming back. . . <p><p>Enter Iris Adams, Alice’s tutor. Iris has her own reasons for wanting to disappear, though unlike Alice, she doesn’t have the money or the means. That could be changed by the hefty reward Brooke’s grandmother is offering to anyone who can share information about her granddaughter’s whereabouts. The police are convinced Steve is the culprit, but Alice isn’t so sure, and with Iris on her side, she just might be able to prove her theory. <p><p>In order to get the reward and prove Steve’s innocence, they need to figure out who killed Brooke Donovan. And luckily Alice has exactly what they need—the complete works of Agatha Christie. If there’s anyone that can teach the girls how to solve a mystery it’s the master herself. But the town of Castle Cove holds many secrets, and Alice and Iris have no idea how much danger they're about to walk into. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Age in David Almond’s Oeuvre: A Multi-Method Approach to Studying Age and the Life Course in Children’s Literature (Children's Literature and Culture)
by Vanessa Joosen Michelle Anya Anjirbag Leander Duthoy Lindsey Geybels Frauke Pauwels Emma-Louise SilvaIn recent decades, age studies has started to emerge as a new approach to study children’s literature. This book builds on that scholarship but also significantly extends it by exploring age in various aspects of children’s literature: the age of the author, the characters, the writing style, the intended readership and the real reader. Moreover, the authors explore what different theories and methods can be used to study age in children’s literature, and what their affordances and limits are. The analyses combine age studies with life writing studies, cognitive narratology, digital humanities, comparative literary studies, reader-response research and media studies. To ensure coherence, the book offers an in-depth exploration of the oeuvre of a single author, David Almond. The aesthetic and thematic richness of Almond’s works has been widely recognised. This book adds to the understanding of his oeuvre by offering a multi-faceted analysis of age. In addition to discussing the film adaptation of his best-known novel Skellig, this book also offers analyses of works that have received less attention, such as Counting Stars, Clay and Bone Music. Readers will also get a fuller understanding of Almond as a crosswriter of literature for children, adolescents and adults.
Age of Opportunity
by Laurence SteinbergA leading authority draws on new research to explain why the adolescent years are so developmentally crucial, and what we must do to raise happier, more successful kids.Adolescence now lasts longer than ever before. And as world-renowned expert on adolescent psychology Dr. Laurence Steinberg argues, this makes these years the key period in determining individuals' life outcomes, demanding that we change the way we parent, educate, and understand young people.In Age of Opportunity, Steinberg leads readers through a host of new findings -- including groundbreaking original research -- that reveal what the new timetable of adolescence means for parenting 13-year-olds (who may look more mature than they really are) versus 20-somethings (who may not be floundering even when it looks like they are). He also explains how the plasticity of the adolescent brain, rivaling that of years 0 through 3, suggests new strategies for instilling self-control during the teenage years. Packed with useful knowledge, Age of Opportunity is a sweeping book in the tradition of Reviving Ophelia, and an essential guide for parents and educators of teenagers.
Age of Unreason: The X Gang (The X Gang #3)
by Warren KinsellaThe X Gang must stand up for their beliefs in a changing world. A new face of violence and hate has come to Portland, Maine, and the punks in the X Gang find themselves targeted once again. It is the early eighties, and the youth subculture they have grown up in is changing. Kurt, X, and the others have reluctantly concluded that they are unlikely to ever change the world with their punk anthems, but that injustice is still worth fighting against. The friends lean on each other for the strength to deal with death, addiction, sexism, and racism they see all around them. Meanwhile, the police and the FBI are on the trail of a killer, and a member of the X Gang holds the secret to the fugitive’s sinister motivations. Age of Unreason tells the shocking story of how hatred can become a cause, and how we must stand together against it no matter the cost.
Agent of Chaos (The X-Files Origins #1)
by Kami GarciaHow did Fox Mulder become a believer?Read this dark thriller to find out why millions of people became obsessed with The X-Files. In the spring of 1979, seventeen-year-old Fox Mulder has bigger problems than applying for college. Five years ago, his younger sister disappeared from their home and was never heard from again. Mulder blames himself, and his mother blames his father, who has retreated into his top-secret work for the State Department. In Fox’s senior year, his dad has moved him to Washington, DC—away from his friends on Martha’s Vineyard. While Mulder doesn’t mind the fresh start and not being known as “that kid with the missing sister,” he’s still obsessed with finding Samantha. So when a local boy turns up dead and another child is abducted, Mulder can’t stop himself from getting involved. Could there be a link to his sister’s case? As he uncovers the truth, Mulder and his friends find themselves on the trail of a serial killer. Sucked into a world where conspiracies, the occult, and madness overlap, Fox Mulder starts to believe.
Aggression in Organizations: Violence, Abuse, and Harassment at Work and in Schools
by Mark BravermanLearn guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and intervention!As violence and abusiveness become increasingly prevalent in our schools and workplaces, our sense of safety suffers a heavy toll. Aggression in Organizations: Violence, Abuse, and Harassment at Work and in Schools presents a wide range of research, perspectives, and approaches to violence and abuse at work and in school. Respected authorities discuss practical strategies that foster a sense of safety, dignity, growth, creativity, and social support in every organization.Topics include: the quantitative and qualitative methods that document the long-term effects of trauma and the effectiveness of interventions the role of perceptions in gauging workplace hostility a personality test to identify an aggressive personality the role of organizational frustration in forming aggressive behaviors the effects of a teacher&’s emotional abuse of a student two forms of workplace abuse, "bullying" and "mobbing" and many more!Aggression in Organizations discusses in depth the effects of physical violence, sexual and emotional abuse, and bullying in various situations and institutions. Case studies illustrate examples that bring the latest empirical and applied research into clear focus. Insights are revealed into what can be done to prevent a future filled with violence as well as guidelines for treating people affected by aggressive acts. Each chapter is well-referenced and many include helpful diagrams and tables to enhance clarity.Aggression in Organizations presents and explains: an overview of workplace and school violence protection a ten year clinical case study of an incident of workplace violence factors influencing women&’s perceptions of a sexually hostile workplace the emotionally abusive workplace identifying the aggressive personality organizational frustration and aggressive behaviors creating respectful, productive workplaces emotional abuse in the classroom adult-student sexual harassment a qualitative analysis of students and parents&’ immediate reactions to the shootings at Columbine High School a school-wide bullying prevention program for elementary studentsAggression in Organizations is essential reading for psychologists, educators, organizational consultants, human resource professionals, school counselors, and social workers.
The Aggressive Adolescent: Clinical and Forensic Issues
by Daniel L DavisMaximize your effectiveness with troubled kids!The Aggressive Adolescent: Clinical and Forensic Issues provides mental health professionals with a comprehensive text that covers both theoretical and practical applied knowledge of aggressive youth in a specific, problem-focused way. Through case histories and practical treatment interventions, this unique book will give you information to help you provide improved services to adolescents who have experienced neglect, physical abuse, and/or sexual abuse. The Aggressive Adolescent offers you a new model for practical and functional assessment, treatment, planning, and service delivery for aggressive youths. The book also explores legal and forensic issues that frequently accompany these cases to bring you insight into the whole picture surrounding problem adolescents. Compelling and comprehensive, The Aggressive Adolescent shows you how some behaviors once attributed to mental illness are now seen as criminal, and how this view is pushing mentally ill youths into the criminal justice system. This vital guide will help you, as a mental health professional, to bolster your understanding of forensic mental health issues and effectively assist in criminal justice settings.The Aggressive Adolescent will help you become a better, more connected youth care worker. You will learn: to see institutionalized adolescents as whole people rather than focusing on a single characteristic such as violent behavior to understand that these adolescents share common needs, desires, and aspirations with their therapists, and that you can use these commonalities to give you a connection that will facilitate their therapy to see that traditional methods of intervention are often inappropriate or ineffective for aggressive adolescents to address issues of risk assessment, malpractice, and liability, to help ensure fiscal and legal accountability The Aggressive Adolescent presents strategies for dealing with youths who are resistant to entering into treatment so that you can help them deal with their problems. This essential book will assist you in developing and implementing effective systems of care for aggressive adolescents in order to give them the help and support they need.
Agnes at the End of the World
by Kelly McWilliamsThe Handmaid's Tale meets Wilder Girls in this genre-defying novel about a girl who escapes a terrifying cult only to discover that the world Outside has succumbed to a viral apocalypse.Agnes loves her home of Red Creek -- its quiet, sunny mornings, its dusty roads, and its God. There, she cares tirelessly for her younger siblings and follows the town's strict laws. What she doesn't know is that Red Creek is a cult, controlled by a madman who calls himself a prophet.Then Agnes meets Danny, an Outsider boy, and begins to question what is and isn't a sin. Her younger brother, Ezekiel, will die without the insulin she barters for once a month, even though medicine is considered outlawed. Is she a sinner for saving him? Is her sister, Beth, a sinner for dreaming of the world beyond Red Creek?As the Prophet grows more dangerous, Agnes realizes she must escape with Ezekiel and leave everyone else, including Beth, behind. But it isn't safe Outside, either: A viral pandemic is burning through the population at a terrifying rate. As Agnes ventures forth, a mysterious connection grows between her and the Virus. But in a world where faith, miracles, and cruelty have long been indistinguishable, will Agnes be able to choose between saving her family and saving the world? p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Times} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Times; min-height: 16.0px}
The Agony House
by Cherie PriestA New Orleans haunted house, a killer ghost, and a long-lost comic book come to life in this blend of mystery and comics by the author of I Am Princess X. Denise Farber has just moved back to New Orleans with her mom and stepdad. They left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and have finally returned, wagering the last of their family&’s money on fixing up an old, rundown house and converting it to a bed and breakfast. Nothing seems to work around the place, which doesn&’t seem to weird to Denise. The unexplained noises are a little more out of the ordinary, but again, nothing too unusual. But when floors collapse, deadly objects rain down, and she hears creepy voices, it&’s clear to Denise that something more sinister lurks hidden here. Answers may lie in an old comic book Denise finds concealed in the abandoned attic: the lost final project of a famous artist who disappeared in the 1950s. Denise isn&’t budging from her new home, so she must unravel the mystery—on the pages and off them—if she and her family are to survive . . . Open this book and dare to enter The Agony House, another spectacular mix of novel and comics form Cherie Priest. Praise for The Agony House&“Priest pairs with O&’Connor to neatly weave together the history of comic books and contemporary concerns about gentrification into an eerie ghost story set in a ramshackle house that&’s as much a character as the people living in it . . . At its heart, though, this is a ghost story, and Priest excels at building palpable atmosphere . . . Dynamic characters and a surprising mystery round out this sharp, satisfying, and engrossingly spooky story.&” —Booklist, starred review&“Priest ably weaves contemporary issues and a feminist strand into this fantasy . . . A wonderfully melodramatic climax . . . Conflicts, ectoplasmic and otherwise, laid to rest in a deliciously creepy setting.&” —Kirkus Reviews
The Agony of Bun O'Keefe
by Heather T. SmithLittle Miss Sunshine meets Room in this quirky, heartwarming story of friendship, loyalty and discovery.It's Newfoundland, 1986. Fourteen-year-old Bun O'Keefe has lived a solitary life in an unsafe, unsanitary house. Her mother is a compulsive hoarder, and Bun has had little contact with the outside world. What she's learned about life comes from the random books and old VHS tapes that she finds in the boxes and bags her mother brings home. Bun and her mother rarely talk, so when Bun's mother tells Bun to leave one day, she does. Hitchhiking out of town, Bun ends up on the streets of St. John's, Newfoundland. Fortunately, the first person she meets is Busker Boy, a street musician who senses her naivety and takes her in. Together they live in a house with an eclectic cast of characters: Chef, a hotel dishwasher with culinary dreams; Cher, a drag queen with a tragic past; Big Eyes, a Catholic school girl desperately trying to reinvent herself; and The Landlord, a man who Bun is told to avoid at all cost. Through her experiences with her new roommates, and their sometimes tragic revelations, Bun learns that the world extends beyond the walls of her mother's house and discovers the joy of being part of a new family -- a family of friends who care.
Agora e para Sempre
by Jenny HanApesar de tanta coisa estar a acontecer ao mesmo tempo, chegou o momento de escolher uma universidade... e Lara só pensa em frequentar a melhor! Um fenómeno de vendas mundial, finalista do Goodreads Choice Awards na categoria de Melhor Romance Young Adult,agora uma série de sucesso na Netflix. Lara Jean atravessa um dos momentos mais emocionantes da sua vida. O namoro com Peter está cada vez mais intenso, o baile de finalistas está à porta, o pai vai voltar a casar e a sua irmã mais velha, Margot, vem passar o verão a casa. Ainda assim, apesar de tanta coisa estar a acontecer ao mesmo tempo, chegou o momento de escolher uma universidade, e Lara só pensa em frequentar a melhor! Só que entre organizar o casamento do pai e os preparativos para o baile de finalistas, o tempo escasseia e Lara sente-se algo perdida. Deverá deixar a família e o seu grande amor para trás ou apostar tudo no seu futuro? Quando o coração e a razão nos indicam direções diferentes, qual dos dois devemos seguir? O final emocionante da trilogia A Todos os Rapazes que Amei «Uma história doce e muito divertida.» Entertainment Weekly «Um final imperdível para os fãs de Lara Jean.» Booklist
Agricultural Science Book 1: Third Edition
by Amrith Barran Augustine Vesprey Edmund Berahzer Orville Wolsey Ricardo Guevara Ian Elliott Joy Clarke Michelle JohnCultivate an interest in the agricultural sector with a three-level secondary course designed specifically for the Caribbean.- Explore regional and global practices and developments in agriculture.- Review career options in an increasingly lucrative and essential sector.- Enhance understanding of the relevance of agriculture with a project-based approach to select topics.- Prepare for study at the CSEC level with a dedicated project-based chapter scalable to other topics and SBA research at the CSEC level.- Consolidate learning with clear chapter objectives and end of chapter evaluation.
Agricultural Science Book 1: Third Edition
by Amrith Barran Augustine Vesprey Edmund Berahzer Orville Wolsey Ricardo Guevara Ian Elliott Joy Clarke Michelle JohnCultivate an interest in the agricultural sector with a three-level secondary course designed specifically for the Caribbean.- Explore regional and global practices and developments in agriculture.- Review career options in an increasingly lucrative and essential sector.- Enhance understanding of the relevance of agriculture with a project-based approach to select topics.- Prepare for study at the CSEC level with a dedicated project-based chapter scalable to other topics and SBA research at the CSEC level.- Consolidate learning with clear chapter objectives and end of chapter evaluation.
Agricultural Science Book 2: Third Edition
by Amrith Barran Augustine Vesprey Edmund Berahzer Orville Wolsey Ricardo Guevara Ian Elliott Joy Clarke Michelle JohnCultivate an interest in the agricultural sector with a three-level secondary course designed specifically for the Caribbean.- Explore regional and global practices and developments in agriculture.- Review career options in an increasingly lucrative and essential sector.- Enhance understanding of the relevance of agriculture with a project-based approach to select topics.- Prepare for study at the CSEC level with a dedicated project-based chapter scalable to other topics and SBA research at the CSEC level. - Consolidate learning with a clear chapter objectives and end of chapter evaluation.
Agricultural Science Book 2: Third Edition
by Amrith Barran Augustine Vesprey Edmund Berahzer Orville Wolsey Ricardo Guevara Ian Elliott Joy Clarke Michelle JohnCultivate an interest in the agricultural sector with a three-level secondary course designed specifically for the Caribbean.- Explore regional and global practices and developments in agriculture.- Review career options in an increasingly lucrative and essential sector.- Enhance understanding of the relevance of agriculture with a project-based approach to select topics.- Prepare for study at the CSEC level with a dedicated project-based chapter scalable to other topics and SBA research at the CSEC level. - Consolidate learning with a clear chapter objectives and end of chapter evaluation.
Agricultural Science Book 3: A course for secondary schools in the Caribbean Third Edition
by Amrith Barran Edmund Berahzer Ian Elliott Ricardo Guevara Michelle John Deborah Khan Romina Umaharan Augustine Vesprey Orville WolseyCultivate an interest in the agricultural sector with a three-level secondary course designed specifically for the Caribbean.- Explore regional and global practices and developments in agriculture.- Review career options in an increasingly lucrative and essential sector.- Enhance understanding of the relevance of agriculture with a project-based approach to select topics.- Prepare for study at the CSEC level with a dedicated project-based chapter scalable to other topics and the SBA research at the CSEC level.- Consolidate learning with clear chapter objectives and end of chapter evaluation.
Agricultural Science Book 3: A course for secondary schools in the Caribbean Third Edition
by Amrith Barran Edmund Berahzer Ian Elliott Ricardo Guevara Michelle John Deborah Khan Romina Umaharan Augustine Vesprey Orville WolseyCultivate an interest in the agricultural sector with a three-level secondary course designed specifically for the Caribbean.- Explore regional and global practices and developments in agriculture.- Review career options in an increasingly lucrative and essential sector.- Enhance understanding of the relevance of agriculture with a project-based approach to select topics.- Prepare for study at the CSEC level with a dedicated project-based chapter scalable to other topics and the SBA research at the CSEC level.- Consolidate learning with clear chapter objectives and end of chapter evaluation.
Aguas oscuras
by Claudia GrayUna arrolladora historia de amor a bordo del Titanic. 10 de abril de 1912, Southampton. El Titanic, el barco de pasajeros más grande del mundo, está listo para zarpar. En su lujosa primera clase, viaja la señora Regina y sus hijos Layton e Irene, acompañados de su sirvienta, Tess, una chica de dieciocho años que sueña con llegar a Nueva York y empezar una nueva vida lejos de la familia para quien trabaja desde pequeña. Justo antes de embarcar, mientras se ocupa de unos encargos que le ha encomendado la señora Regina, Tess conoce a Alec, un atractivo viajero de primera clase. Alec es hijo de un adinerado magnate y, como Tess descubre esa misma noche, esconde un oscuro secreto: es un hombre-lobo y, además, se encuentra en apuros porque una peligrosa hermandad, cuyo líder también está en el Titanic, lo persigue para intentar hacerse con su herencia... Mientras su obsesión por Alec crece día tras día, Tess deberá enfrentarse a un peligroso juego de poderes. Y el destino se encargará de complicar todavía más la situación cuando el Titanic choque con un iceberg al sur de las costas de Terranova...
Ahgottahandleonit
by Donovan Mixon<p>Tim's a struggling black kid on the mean streets of Newark. How far can he run? Where can he hide? <p>What is innocence? Where does it go? Tim doesn't read as well as his classmates in an inner-city Newark high school. He's got good street creds, though, riffing strange rap-rhymes and running like the wind. He's packed into a three-flat with his mother, sister and Uncle Gentrale. His father, a drunk, recently walked out on the family, wanting some "freedom." He says, "Ahgottahandleonit, son." He doesn't. Nor does Tim. He's a sophomore, already two years behind in school. He'll be a sophomore again if he doesn't pass his proficiency exam. He wants to do what is right, but anger boils deep inside him. </p>