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Cruise Control
by Liza FosburghSixteen-year-old Gussie Smith has had it with his overcritical father and alcoholic mother. All he really wants is to help his mom, but even the strongest hug can't squeeze away her alcoholic ragings and depression. Then Gussie meets Flame, a teenage runaway, and his real cruising begins. Heading south, far away from their problems, Flame, Gussie, and his younger brother, Jimbo, stop to visit Gussie's kindhearted aunt and uncle in South Carolina. But just when they begin to feel comfortable in this warm family atmosphere, the boys get an unexpected call from home. Can Gussie find a way to help his family solve their crisis?
Cruisin': A Short Story
by Sarah MlynowskiFrom the critically acclaimed author of Ten Things We Did (and Probably Shouldn't Have) and the Magic in Manhattan series comes a fun short story about taking the plunge on the high seas, where not everything is what it seems.Kristin is ready to take the next step. . . . The only problem is she hasn't found the right guy to take it with her. That's why she agreed to go on the ominously named Cruise to Nowhere with her best friend, Liz. There are plenty of cute guys on the ship to choose from if only Kristin can work up the nerve—and stop worrying about the reports in the tabloids that passengers on cruises have been mysteriously disappearing and that someone suspects it has to do with . . . vampires.Epic Reads Impulse is a digital imprint with new releases each month.
Cruithne Mythology and the House of Night
by PC CastFrom Nyx in the House of Night: Mythology, Folklore, and Religion in the P.C. and Kristin Cast Vampyre Series: P.C. Cast relates her inspiration for the setting of the House of Night and how Scottish and Irish history are woven into the series.
Crumble: A Novel (Crumble Ser.)
by Fleur PhilipsEighteen-year-old Sarah McKnight has a secret. She's in love with David Brooks. Sarah is white. David is black. But Sarah's not the only one keeping secrets in the close-knit community of Kalispell, Montana. Her father George, who owns a local gun shop and proudly drives a truck with a Confederate flag bumper sticker, hides his own complicated past. When he discovers Sarah's relationship, George decides to share his feelings with Alex Mackey-a lonely classmate of Sarah's whom George has taken under his wing. As Alex embraces the power of George's dark hatred, the hopes and dreams of young lives hang in the balance. In just a few short months, Sarah and David will graduate from high school and leave Kalispell for a new life together in Los Angeles. Maybe in California, they can stop hiding their love-and the other secret they share...something George McKnight-and Alex Mackey-will never accept.
Crunchy Christmas Murder: Book 4 in Killer Cookie Cozy Mysteries
by Patti BenningIt's Christmastime, and Lilah Fallon is busier than ever. Not only is she getting ready for the holidays, but she's also on the verge of achieving her dream and opening her very own cookie shop. Pushing herself to the limit to reach her goals, Lilah also has to precariously balance juggling her ambitions with the simple necessity of making ends meet. A wrench is thrown into the works when a local man gets murdered and one of her friends is the prime suspect. Compounding her stress level is a visiting mother and a dash of romance, and Lilah finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of Christmas mystery and intrigue. Will she save the day, and prove her friend's innocence before it's too late?
Crusade (Crusade #Bk. 1)
by Nancy Holder Debbie ViguiéVampires—the Cursed Ones—have declared war on humanity. Most people are too afraid or unwilling to take a stand, but eighteen-year-old Jenn Leitner trains to become a vampire hunter, risking everything in the process. When Jenn falls for Antonio, a vampire fighting on the side of humanity, she discovers a love that transcends attraction and physical consummation. But the closer Jenn and Antonio become, the greater the danger. Together, they must fight for their love—and to bring light into the darkness the vampires have drawn over the face of the planet.
Crush (Orca Soundings)
by Carrie MacBecause of a moment of indiscretion, Hope's parents send her to New York to spend the summer with her hipster sister while they travel to Thailand. Miserable, Hope ends up meeting Nat, and developing a powerful crush. The only problem is that Nat is a girl. Hope is pretty sure she isn't gay. Or is she? Struggling with new feelings, fitting in and a strange city far from home, Hope finds that love—and acceptance—comes in many different forms.
Crush: Includes Crash, Clash And Crush (Crash #3)
by Nicole WilliamsThe conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Crash trilogy, never before published in any format!A football fantasy. A giant diamond. The modern-day Romeo and Juliet are taking their relationship to the next level. . . . Jude and Lucy are happily engaged, but that doesn't mean life's a bed of roses.Once again, the hottest couple around is torn apart, this time by football training and a summer job. Now it's Jude with the trust issues.Will Lucy's life-changing news bring them back together or end their relationship for good? Can love triumph forever?Find out in the best installment yet in Nicole Williams's racy and romantic Crash trilogy!
Crush (Crave #2)
by Tracy WolffEverything feels off—especially me. I’ve returned to Katmere Academy, but I’m haunted by fragments of days I have no recollection of living and struggling to understand who, or what, I really am. Just when I start to feel safe again, Hudson is back with a vengeance. He insists there are secrets I don’t know about, threatening to drive a wedge between Jaxon and me forever. But far worse enemies are at our doorstep. The Circle is caught in a power play and the Vampire Court is trying to drag me out of my world and into theirs. The only thing Hudson and Jaxon agree on is that leaving Katmere would mean my certain death. And not only am I fighting for my life, but now everyone else’s is at stake—unless we can defeat an unspeakable evil. All I know is that saving the people I love is going to require sacrifice. Maybe more than I’m able to give.
Crush: the stunning New York Times bestselling sequel to Crave (Crave #2)
by Tracy WolffTrust no one.Danger, romance and excitement await in the unputdownable and addictive sequel to Crave, by New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff.When she arrived at Katmere Academy, mortal Grace's world turned upside down. Now back at the school, she is haunted by fragments of days she doesn't remember living, as she struggles to understand who, or what, she really is.Finally reunited with Jaxon, Grace begins to feel safe again - until Jaxon's brother, Hudson, reappears with a vengeance. He insists there are secrets Grace doesn't know, threatening to drive a wedge between her and Jaxon forever.But there are far worse enemies at their doorstep - and the only thing Hudson and Jaxon can agree on is that leaving Katmere would mean Grace's certain death. Unless they can defeat an unspeakable evil, everyone's lives are at risk. But winning will require a sacrifice. And it could be more than they can give.***Praise for the Crave series:'Fandom's new favorite vampire romance obsession' Hypable'Throw in some deadly intrigue to mingle with the dark secret Jaxon bears, and you've got a recipe for YA vampire success' Bustle'Wolff has a masterpiece on her hands. It's as simple as that' Vocal.Media'Wolff exquisitely delivers girl power, romance, and a swoon-worthy hero' Lynn Rush'An addictive masterpiece!' Emily McKay, national bestselling author of Storybound
Crush the SAT with Growth Mindset: A Complete Program to Overcome Challenges, Unleash Potential and Achieve Higher Test Scores
by Stephen Tarsitano Paul KoontzThe first book to apply growth mindset strategies to SAT prep.Preparing to take the SAT can seem overwhelming and stressful, making it all too easy to give up or zone out on your prep work. However, if you follow the growth-mindset approach outlined in this book, you will stay focused and driven and continue to improve until you surpass your highest expectations on test day.Research has shown that adopting a growth mindset is directly linked to increased test scores, so the authors of this helpful study guide have interwoven this revolutionary approach to teaching into every aspect of their SAT prep.In addition to the test prep and practice questions, the authors impart powerful advice on how you can overcome stress and anxiety while staying positive and setting goals during the months leading up to the test. The strategies in Crush the SAT with Growth Mindset will be invaluable tools for your SAT test day and for your life moving forward into college and beyond.
The Cry of the Loon: A Samantha Mystery (American Girl)
by Barbara SteinerSamantha can't wait to take Nellie to Piney Point, Grandmary's summer home in the Adirondacks. But the girls arrive to find the lodge plagued with accidents -- and Grandmary begins to think about selling. Samantha and Nellie must figure out what's going on before they lose Piney Point forever!
Cryer's Cross
by Lisa McMannKendall loves her life in small town Cryer's Cross, Montana, but she also longs for something more. She knows the chances of going to school in New York are small, but she's not the type to give up easily. Even though it will mean leaving Nico, the world's sweetest boyfriend, behind. But when Cryer's Cross is rocked by unspeakable tragedy, Kendall shoves her dreams aside and focuses on just one goal: help find her missing friends. Even if it means spending time with the one boy she shouldn't get close to... the one boy who makes her question everything she feels for Nico. Determined to help and to stay true to the boy she's always loved, Kendall keeps up the search--and stumbles upon some frightening local history. She knows she can't stop digging, but Kendall is about to find out just how far the townspeople will go to keep their secrets buried.... “Cryer’s Cross is an eerie, gripping, totally addictive, breathtaking whirl of a book with an ending that left me haunted for days. Lisa McMann has done it again—this book is unputdownable!” --Alyson Noël, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Immortals series. "A brilliant, engaging, scary piece of fiction. Every word had me sliding closer to the edge of my seat and gripping the cover tighter and tighter. There are books in the world that make you question your reality and the things that go bump in the night--this is one of them." --Heather Brewer, New York Times bestselling author of the Chronicles of Vladmir Tod series
Crying Laughing
by Lance RubinThe author of Denton Little's Deathdate gives us a tragicomic story of bad dates, bad news, bad performances, and one girl's determination to find the funny in high school. <P><P>Winnie Friedman has been waiting for the world to catch on to what she already knows: she's hilarious.It might be a long wait, though. After bombing a stand-up set at her own bat mitzvah, Winnie has kept her jokes to herself. Well, to herself and her dad, a former comedian and her inspiration. Then, on the second day of tenth grade, the funniest guy in school actually laughs at a comment she makes in the lunch line and asks her to join the improv troupe. Maybe he's even . . . flirting? Just when Winnie's ready to say yes to comedy again, her father reveals that he's been diagnosed with ALS. That is . . . not funny. Her dad's still making jokes, though, which feels like a good thing. And Winnie's prepared to be his straight man if that's what he wants. But is it what he needs? <P><P>Caught up in a spiral of epically bad dates, bad news, and bad performances, Winnie's struggling to see the humor in it all. But finding a way to laugh is exactly what will see her through.
Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Revolution: Bitcoin and Beyond
by Brendan JanuaryIn January 2009, a mysterious software developer, Satoshi Nakamoto, exchanged a specially designed code with another developer. The code was a digital currency that Nakamoto had proposed several months before in a paper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.” This was the first Bitcoin transaction. Since then, Bitcoin has become the face of a tech revolution in digital cryptocurrencies based on blockchain technology. Its success has sparked a tech revolution that could fundamentally change global economics. Author Brendan January delves into the world of coders, libertarians, criminals, financial regulators, and crypto-detectives to understand what digital cryptocurrencies have to offer, their limitations and potential pitfalls, security issues, and how they may affect government and financial regulations in the future.
Crystal Blade
by Kathryn PurdieFans of Three Dark Crowns and Red Queen will devour book two in the #1 New York Times bestselling Burning Glass trilogy, about a teen empath and the secret dangers of her expanding power.Sonya and Anton may have brought about a revolution, but can they protect their homeland—and their love—with so many forces threatening to tear them apart?The empire has fallen, Valko faces trial, and Sonya is finally free from her fate as Sovereign Auraseer. But Sonya’s expanding abilities are just as unstable as the new government of Riaznin. Not only can she feel the emotions of others but, unlike most Auraseers, she’s learned to make others feel what she’s feeling as well. And with her relationship falling apart, Sonya isn’t immune to her power’s sinister temptations.Now, as Sonya fights to contain her own darkness, she senses a new evil lurking in the shadows of the palace. Someone from Sonya’s past has returned seeking revenge—and she won’t be satisfied until Sonya has suffered for her mistakes.
Crystal Line (Crystal Singer Trilogy #3)
by Anne Mccaffrey"A treat for long-time McCaffrey fans, a good read and a satisfying look at one of the most haunting facets of the crystal singers' profession."LOCUS When Killashandra Ree joined the mysterious Heptite Guild, she knew that she would be forever changed. Crystal singing brought ecstasy and pain, near-eternal life...and gradual loss of memory. What she hadn't counted on was the loneliness she felt when her heart still remembered what her mind had forgotten. Fortunately, someone still cared enough to try to salvage what was left of Killashandra's mind. But she would have to learn to open herself--to another person, and to all her unpleasant memories.From the Paperback edition.
Crystal Storm: A Falling Kingdoms Novel (Falling Kingdoms #5)
by Morgan RhodesAn epic clash between gods and mortals threatens to tear Mytica apart . . . and prove that not even the purest of love stands a chance against the strongest of magic.MAGNUS and CLEO are forced to test the strength of their love when Gaius returns to Mytica claiming he's no longer the King of Blood but a changed man seeking redemption.LUCIA, pregnant with the child of a Watcher, has escaped the clutches of the unhinged fire god. Her powers are dwindling as she goes forth to fulfill a prophecy that will keep her baby safe . . . but could mean her demise. JONAS treks back to Mytica with a plan to overtake Amara, but fate takes hold when he runs into the beautiful Princess Lucia and joins her on her perilous journey.AMARA has taken the Mytican throne, but with no way to unleash the water magic trapped within her stolen crystal, she'll never be able to seize glory and get sweet revenge.And what kind of darkness will descend--and who will be safe--after Prince Ashur reveals the dangerous price he paid to cheat death?From the Hardcover edition.
The Crystal War (The Fragments Series #2)
by Tracy AuerbachThe highly-anticipated sequel to The Sin Soldiers by Tracy AuerbachThe line between human and monster is not as clear cut as they once thought. In the weeks since her escape from the hell of the Eastern Fortress, things have grown more complicated for Kai. She cast her lot with her brother's self-absorbed boyfriend, who controls the Western Army, but she's been separated from Finn, the soldier who found a place in her heart. Finn has defaulted to his signature move: he's run away; afraid of himself, his new feelings for Kai, and all the terrible truths he's learned. Tessa is free in the world for the first time, a force to be reckoned with. She's gone to the far west and the Dome of Artifacts to seek revenge on the system that ruined her life. The type 'A' soldier who was once a friendly boy named Charlie has been restored to factory settings, a weapon for Aric to use. The Science Council has unleashed new crystal compounds, more toxic and destructive than anything the world has seen. As Kai and her friends struggle with everything that's been done to them, they will have to find a way to unite and prepare for the fight of their lives.
The CS Detective: An Algorithmic Tale of Crime, Conspiracy, and Computation
by Jeremy KubicaMeet Frank Runtime. Disgraced ex-detective. Hard-boiled private eye. Search expert.When a robbery hits police headquarters, it’s up to Frank Runtime and his extensive search skills to catch the culprits. In this detective story, you’ll learn how to use algorithmic tools to solve the case. Runtime scours smugglers’ boats with binary search, tails spies with a search tree, escapes a prison with depth-first search, and picks locks with priority queues. Joined by know-it-all rookie Officer Notation and inept tag-along Socks, he follows a series of leads in a best-first search that unravels a deep conspiracy. Each chapter introduces a thrilling twist matched with a new algorithmic concept, ending with a technical recap.Perfect for computer science students and amateur sleuths alike, The CS Detective adds an entertaining twist to learning algorithms.Follow Frank’s mission and learn:–The algorithms behind best-first and depth-first search, iterative deepening, parallelizing, binary search, and more–Basic computational concepts like strings, arrays, stacks, and queues–How to adapt search algorithms to unusual data structures–The most efficient algorithms to use in a given situation, and when to apply common-sense heuristic methods
Cuando acabe el invierno y volvamos a volar (Rose Lake #Volumen 2)
by Cherry ChicVuelve una de las autoras más exitosas de los últimos tiempos...¡Vuelve Cherry Chic con la segunda parte de la serie Rose Lake! Siete años dan para mucho. Ashley Jones te diría que, en siete años, una persona puede aprenderlo todo acerca de perder y ganar lo más vital de la vida. Brody Sanders diría que son suficientes para planear una venganza perfecta. Maia Campbell-Dávalos diría que, con mucho esfuerzo y el apoyo de una gran familia, en siete años puedes llevar las riendas de tu vida de un modo que nunca nadie imaginó. Y Kellan Hyland... Bueno, en realidad, si se lo preguntaras a Kellan posiblemente te miraría a través de sus gafas de sol, gruñiría algo, devolvería la atención a su guitarra y te ignoraría por completo. Lo que está claro es que, aunque hayan pasado siete años, Rose Lake todavía tiene muchas historias sin resolver. Quizá demasiadas. Y ha llegado el momento de completarlas. Cherry Chic cierra la bilogía Rosa Lake que se suma a los éxitos de sus trabajos anteriores: la serie Dunas y la saga Valientes.
Cuando el cielo se rompa y caigan las estrellas: Rose Lake Libro 01
by Cherry Chic¡Después de la bilogía Valientes y la saga Dunas vuelve Cherry Chic! En Rose Lake hay un concurso de buzones Free Library cada Navidad y gana el vecino que tenga el buzón más bonito para libros. Hay un festival de otoño que incluye subastas de calabazas y concursos de cortar leña con hacha. Hay un solo restaurante, pero es posible que sirva el mejor chocolate caliente del mundo. Hay un lago, claro, rodeado de montañas y espesos bosques, y sus habitantes apenas pasan de las mil personas. Es, según Vera, el pueblo perfecto para resurgir. Según Maia, un rincón perdido del mundo, entre las montañas de Oregon (Estados Unidos). Según Martin es el mejor sitio para nacer y crecer. Y según Kellan… Para él, Rose Lake es el lugar más hermoso y doloroso del mundo.
Cuando Era Puertorriquena
by Esmeralda SantiagoMagia, tension sexual, comedia e intenso drama se mueven dentro de osta encantadora pero a la vez dura autobiografia; es la historia de una nina que deja a su pueblo en Puerto Rico por la atraccian de Nueva York, y una oportunidad para el Axito. "Clara, calladamente poderosa y muy larica: una historia de verdadera valentia." - Kirkus Reviews
Cuando erámos los mejores
by J.J. Armas MarceloCon una prosa cálida y sugerente, el autor revive en esta novela autobiográfica unos años protagonizados por el amor hacia un deporte en el que estaban presentes todas las metáforas de la vida: la España de los años 50 y 60. Los adolescentes canarios crecen con un pie en el colegio, otro en los partidos de fútbol y el corazón hipotecado por un sueño en dos fases: jugar en primera división empezando por la Unión Deportiva Las Palmas y prolongando la gloria en el Real Madrid de las cinco copas.
Cuando irrumpe lo extraordinario
by Erin LangeUna conmovedora y luminosa novela sobre la poco probable y, aun así, inquebrantable amistad entre un matón de instituto y un chico con síndrome de Down Una adivinanza no tiene sentido la primera vez que la oyes. La amistad entre Dane y Billy D. tampoco: ¿qué tienen en común el matón del instituto y un chico con síndrome de Down? En el caso de Billy y Dane, tienen un mismo problema: Dane no sabe quién es su padre, y Billy está decidido a reencontrarse con el suyo. Su amistad puede llevarlos a descubrir la verdad... ¿pero qué descubrirán sobre sí mismos? Enternecedora y lúcida, Cuando irrumpe lo extraordinario es una inolvidable historia sobre las segundas oportunidades, la amistad y el amor: una celebración de las personas y sucesos impensados que dan un vuelco a nuestras vidas. La crítica ha dicho... «La historia de dos personajes imperfectos y memorables.» Booklist «Dane no es unhéroe ni Billy D. una víctima inocente: Lange es demasiado buena como para eso. Ambos chicos son personas de carne y hueso con la capacidad de divertir, encandilar y enfurecer al lector, cuyas emociones oscilan deliciosamente entre la adoración y las ganas de chocarles la cabeza de uno contra la del otro de pura exasperación.» The Guardian