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Expiration Day
by William Campbell PowellIt is the year 2049, and humanity is on the brink of extinction…. Tania Deeley has always been told that she's a rarity: a human child in a world where most children are sophisticated androids manufactured by Oxted Corporation. When a decline in global fertility ensued, it was the creation of these near-perfect human copies called teknoids that helped to prevent the utter collapse of society. Though she has always been aware of the existence of teknoids, it is not until her first day at The Lady Maud High School for Girls that Tania realizes that her best friend, Siân, may be one. Returning home from the summer holiday, she is shocked by how much Siân has changed. Is it possible that these changes were engineered by Oxted? And if Siân could be a teknoid, how many others in Tania's life are not real? Driven by the need to understand what sets teknoids apart from their human counterparts, Tania begins to seek answers. But time is running out. For everyone knows that on their eighteenth "birthdays," teknoids must be returned to Oxted—never to be heard from again. Told in diary format, Expiration Day is the powerful and poignant story of a young girl coming of age and discovering what it means to be truly human by a talented debut novelist.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Explorations of Pere Marquette
by Jim KjelgaardThis book presents the adventures of a real hero, greater than those created by fiction.
Explorers: Triumphs and Troubles
by Paul MasonAn analysis of world exploration. Was it good or bad?
Explorers
by Margaret Todddetermined what students should learn, but also has mandated that students demonstrate what they know. EXPLORERS is a content-rich, standards-based program addressing National History Thinking Standards, American History Content Standards, Social Studies Standards, Theater Standards, and English Language Arts Standards. The content and skills presented in this unit are the targets of most state frameworks for American history, map reading, and language arts. EXPLORERS provides many opportunities for performance assessment. In the first part of the simulation students demonstrate their understanding of the Native American civilization that existed before the arrival of European explorers. In the second part, students learn the reasons why the explorers came to the New World. They research individual explorers to learn which lands and resources they claimed for their European monarchs. In the final activity, students participate in reenactments of the encounters between Native Americans and explorers. Applied Learning Standards are addressed throughout.
Explorers to the New World (Moments in History)
by Shirley JordanDescribes the first explorers and their expeditions to uncharted lands, discussing their motivations and accomplishments.
Exploring Art
by Rosalind Ragans Gene MittlerEXPLORING ART takes a media approach to art, giving students insights into the ways artists are inspired, and the reasons they choose particular media to realize their artistic visions. Focusing on the elements and principles of art, students learn about various media and techniques, such as drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpting, as the chapters interweave compelling lessons on art, art history, aesthetics, and art criticism with opportunities for studio production.
Exploring Blue Like Jazz: Resource Guide
by Donald Miller Dixon KinserGrowing up is harder than it used to be.Exploring Blue Like Jazz is a guide about how to do life and faith well in the phase after high school that some have termed "emerging adulthood." It's a book intended to make growing up a little easier. Using the topics, themes, and questions addressed in Blue Like Jazz: The Movie as a means of starting the conversation, Donald Miller and Dixon Kinser offer an extremely frank look at sex, drugs, questions of faith, and other topics students face when moving from high school to the freedom of college, a work environment, and beyond. This very candid resource guide is the first of its kind, providing practical help for emerging adults, youth directors, mentors, and parents. Features include:Complete index of subjects addressed in the video, with useful statistics, conversation starters, and critical questions for emerging adults to considerA plan for students and twenty-somethings to manage their new-found freedom5-week study for youth leaders and small groups to help emerging adults work through these issuesFor use on its own or with the Exploring Blue Like Jazz DVD-Based Study (ISBN 9781418549510).
Exploring Careers: A Young Person's Guide to 1,000 Jobs - Third Edition
by Lon Gates Hand Veda Dickerson Rodme L. Dobeck Stephanie Koutek Lisa S. WilliamsEvery day you see adults all around you on their way to work. What do they do all day? More importantly, what job will you do someday? That's a big question. Your career choice will affect your happiness, your lifestyle, and your earnings. Through a unique mix of interesting information, Exploring Careers helps you learn more about the jobs that match your interests, favorite courses, free-time activities, and skills. IT'S EASY* Exploring Careers is divided into 14 interest areas. Just select the areas that interest you most and learn more about related careers through real-life worker profiles, samplers of key job skills, and brief job descriptions. IT'S REAL.. Read 49 interesting profiles of real people doing real jobs. Learn what they do, how they got into their fields, the education and training they had, what they like and sometimes don't like about their work, and much more. IT CONNECTS TODAY TO YOUR FUTURE. In 19 skill samplers, real workers tell you about the skills they need for their jobs. Questions help you see how what you're good at today could lead to a future job. IT'S QUICK BUT COMPLETE* Learn current facts about 1,000 jobs. Each brief description includes information about education and training needed, average salary, job growth, and the importance of math, science, and English to the job. Meets National Career Development Guidelines for Self-Knowledge, Educational and Occupational Exploration, and Career Planning.
Exploring Countries: France
by Colleen Sexton Rachel GrackFrances most famous icon is the Eiffel Tower. This tower in Paris is the height of an 81-story building and ranks as the most visited monument in the world! This book introduces children to the classic beauty, revolutionary people, and fine foods of a country known for the arts.
Exploring Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials: An Unauthorized Adventure Through The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass
by Lois H. GreshHis Dark Materials is one of the most popular, award-winning fantasies of all time, a bestselling trilogy hailed as "a modern classic" by The New York Times.Now, for the first time ever, Lois H. Gresh helps young readers examine Pullman's intricate universe with Exploring His Dark Materials, the ultimate companion guide. Gresh's fun, interactive book explores the complex science, religion, and fantastic elements of His Dark Materials in a way that's both informative and fun for younger readers. Exploring His Dark Materials is filled with sidebars, history, facts and an in-depth analysis of the books, answering questions like:*What are daemons?*Why is dust important to the series?* Is Dark Material real and how does it relate to our universe?* What are the origins of ghosts and shapeshifters?*And much more!Exploring His Dark Materials is a thrilling and essential guide for young adults to help them explore this fantastic and challenging fantasy world.
Exploring the Earliest Gospel: A Kids Bible Study on Jesus and His Good News
by Rebecca McLaughlinHelping kids fall in love with God and His Word as they study the Bible for themselvesNow more than ever, kids need to know and explore their Bibles.Getting our kids engaged with Scripture early on is vital to their discipleship. In fact, research shows that Bible reading is the number one indicator for spiritual growth. Exploring the Earliest Gospel gives kids the chance and tools to know God through His Word.In this kids&’ Bible study, Rebecca McLaughlin and her young theologian daughters Miranda (12) and Eliza (10) guide your kids through the book of Mark. This adult-child collaboration will help your kids see themselves not just as passive recipients of teaching from grown-ups, but active participants who can engage with the Bible for themselves. At its heart, Exploring the Earliest Gospel is a study of a person: Jesus. Through sixty-six days of fun and fast-paced study, your kids will get to understand more of Jesus&’ life, death, and resurrection. Mark&’s Gospel was the first gospel to be written, and it&’s based on the memories of Jesus&’ disciple Peter. Since Peter was an act first, think later kind of guy, your kids will notice that Mark uses the word &“immediately&” a lot. This is an action-packed book! As your young disciples enter the stories that were written and meant for them, they will learn how to observe, interpret, and apply God&’s Word to their lives.If you&’re looking for a theologically rich, accessible bible study that helps your kids know and fall in love with Jesus and paves the way to a lifelong love of God and the Bible, give them Exploring the Earliest Gospel.
La explosión de los mundos (Las aventuras de Finn en Bocanegra #Volumen 2)
by Shane HegartyNació para salvar al mundo. Desafortunadamente... El segundo libro de la serie «Las aventuras de Finn en Bocanegra», monstruosamente divertido y trepidante. Va a ser legendario... Con sólo doce años, Finn ha heredado de su padre una misión muy importante: proteger la aldea de Bocanegra del acoso de unas criaturas mágicas llamadas «leyendas». Sólo hay un pequeño problema: el joven Finn es el cazador de leyendas más torpe y desafortunado que ha existido, y cumplir con la tradición familiar se convierte en una tarea más que difícil. Ahora mismo, Finn está desesperado. Su padre ha desaparecido, lo ha buscado por todas partes, ha intentado hallar alguna pista, pero todo sin éxito. Al parecer, la única esperanza de encontrarlo es que se abra un portal entre Bocanegra y el lado infestado, donde viven los monstruos. Sin embargo, acceder a ese oscuro mundo paralelo significa adentrarse en un territorio plagado de peligros, del que ningún cazador de leyendas ha vuelto sano y salvo. Por lo que Finn, en compañía de su amiga Emmie, descubrirá que a veces la única solución es olvidarse del miedo y lanzarse a la aventura. La crítica ha dicho...«Una serie que es una combinación de Los cazafantasmas y Percy Jackson, con el humor de Terry Pratchett.»Kirkus Reviews «Una segunda novela arrolladora, repleta de personajes maravillosos, artilugios estrambóticos y un ritmo frenético apuntalado por un humor mordaz.»Daily Mail «Finn es gracioso y no tiene miedo de parecer ingenuo, unos rasgos excelentes para el protagonista de una nueva serie juvenil.»School Library Journal «Hegarty escribe con buen pulso y mucha desenvoltura. Sin pretensiones, crea personajes cautivadores y construye una historia que se lee con avidez.»The Times «Una versión actualizada de la caza del monstruo con un simpático héroe que se crece ante las adversidades.»Publishers Weekly «Todo lo que dicen es cierto. Esta aventura de género fantástico es un debut sensacional.»Sarah Webb
Exposed (Orca Soundings #2)
by Judith GravesRaven is cunning, aggressive and whip-smart—she’s had to be to survive. She was taken in at a young age by the boss of a car-theft ring, who rescued her from a life of hell. For too long she’s believed she owes him everything and used her uncanny urban climbing skills to train young recruits for what she believes are victimless crimes. Until Raven discovers that his compassion for the kids he wrangles into the ring is just a front, and they are all merely tools of his trade, nothing more. When he’s responsible for the death of Raven’s young “apprentice,” she finally sees him for what he really is—and sets out to bring him down. The RETRIBUTION series: "These interconnected narratives are page-turning reads, offering adventure, intrigue, and satisfying retribution. Jace, Josie, and Raven are fiercely independent, clever, and intelligent protagonists; each has a rich backstory and an engaging narrative voice that hooks readers from the beginning. Will appeal to a wide range of readers, including reluctant readers who need a quick hook." - VOYA
Exposing Hate: Prejudice, Hatred, and Violence in Action
by Michael MillerExperts have documented an explosive rise in the number of hate groups since the turn of the century, driven by anger over immigration and demographic projections showing that whites will no longer hold majority status in the United States by 2040. The rise accelerated with the elections of presidents Obama and Trump. Extremists are increasingly diffuse, moving to the web and away from organized, on-the-ground activities. What is a hate group and how does it operate? How do we legally define hate speech and hate crimes? What is the history of organizing around hate and how do we recognize and confront it? These are the salient issues readers will investigate in this overview.
Exposure
by Kim AskewDouble, double, toil, and trouble! The quest for high-school royalty can turn deadly when teen ambition outstrips reason. Skye Kingston is a shy shutterbug who prefers observing life from behind her camera lens. She doesn't know she's stunning, and comes off the sidelines only when she's forced to by the terrifying events of one treacherous school year in Alaska. A boy named Duncan is dead, and his death may or may not be an accident. Skye's three new best friends are eerily able to foretell the future, and cheerleader Beth might be more than a social climber--she quite probably is a sociopath. Then there's Skye's growing attraction to the school hottie, Craig, The Boy Who Would Be Prom King. But their time is crossed by fate. There's already been one death, and who can say if it's only the first? As Skye falls for Craig, she also slowly realizes that he is caught in the crosshairs of a deadly plot. Can she save Craig and herself from a murderous fate? Exposure is not only a modern take on the classic Macbeth, it's proof that nothing has changed since Shakespeare riffed on the subject nearly half a millennium ago: the quest for power can lead to bloodstained hands."Exposure is an intelligent, poignant, and riveting mashup of Shakespearean tragedy and high-school politics, which, as it turns out, have a lot in common." ~Daria Snadowsky, author of Anatomy of a Boyfriend and Anatomy of a Single Girl"Kim Askew and Amy Helmes write with a delightful assurance in this clever and thrilling second installment in their Twisted Lit series. Wherever he is, the Bard is smiling down on them." ~Andrea N. Richesin, editor of Crush: 26 Real-Life Tales of First Love
Exposure (Orca Soundings)
by Patricia MurdochJulie is tired of being tormented at school, tired of not fitting in and being the butt of jokes. When her brother brings home a camera with images of her chief tormentor in a compromising situation, she sees a way to level the playing field. When her attempt at turning the tables goes wrong, she is left even more on the outside and struggling to do the right thing. Also available in Spanish.
The Extra Point (Gridiron)
by Chris KreieAfter she gets cut from the soccer team her senior year, Riley doesn't know what to do. She had the best kick on the team but wasn't fast enough. When the high school football team is in desperate need of a new kicker, Riley decides to go for it. But swapping a soccer ball for a football isn't so easy. Riley has to learn how to kick a football and deal with a teammate who isn't happy about her being on the team. When it comes down to the wire, will her natural talent be enough? Or will Riley crack under the pressure?
El extraño caso del Dr. Jekyll y Mr. Hyde
by Robert L. StevensonLos clásicos más escalofriantes en una edición actualizada y adaptada. El Dr. Jekyll, un médico respetable, consigue sintetizar una poción que permite separar la maldad y la bondad dentro del almahumana. Decide probarla él mismo, pero el experimento no sale como esperaba. Ahora, un nuevo monstruo anda suelto por las calles de Londres.
Extraños (Extraños #1)
by Kimberly MccreighEl nuevo fenómeno juvenil, con el ritmo de La chica del tren y la acción de la «Trilogía Divergente». Una novela trepidante de intrigas, traiciones y secretos en el que una pequeña decisión va a cambiarlo todo... «Conduce hacia el norte.» Cuando Cassie desaparece dejando tras de sí una serie de crípticos mensajes, Wylie tiene que superar sus miedos y hacer lo que mejor se le da: salvar a su amiga de sí misma. Acompañada de Jasper, el chico que las ha distanciado, Wylie se lanza a la desesperada a una misión de rescate, que pronto se revelará sumamente peligrosa. Cuanto más se adentran en los frondosos bosques de Maine, más tiene que esforzarse Wylie por apaciguar la creciente sensación de que algo va muy mal. ¿Y si Cassie les estuviera ocultando algún detalle? ¿Y si encontrarla fuera solo el principio de algo mucho más misterioso? Cuantas más preguntas se haga Wylie, más deseará no haber salido de su casa... Pero también descubrirá que es más fuerte de lo que jamás había imaginado. Cuando no puedes confiar en nadie, solo te queda tu instinto. Críticas y opinión de los lectores:«Un thriller fascinante que te tendrá intrigado hasta la última página.»Sara Shepard, autora de Pequeñas mentirosas «Una novela trepidante, conmovedora y profundamente irresistible, con un final de infarto.»Julianna Baggott, autora de la trilogía «La Cúpula» «La prosa de Kimberly McCreight es distinta y muy de ella, por eso me he deleitado mucho leyéndola, por la originalidad que aporta al libro. En definitiva, una buena elección».Marina Aimée en Viviendo en nuestro cuento «La forma de escribir de la autora no te deja indiferente en ningún momento y no te permite despegarte del libro, ya que quieres saber que está ocurriendo y qué va a ocurrir. El final te deja con muchísimas ganas de más».Mi tarde junto a un libro «Con una trama bastante interesante conseguirá que no puedas parar de leer ni un solo segundo y os encontraréis con algunos giros bastante interesantes. Un thriller bastante entretenido».Paula TB en Through Books « Es muy trepidante, engancha muchísimo, atrapa desde el principio. Un thriller muy bien escrito que os recomiendo de verdad».May R. Ayamonte en Youtube «Os lo recomiendo, si os gusta el misterio, los viajes sin saber mucho a que nos lleva dicho viaje, y los giros, pues este es vuestro libro, ¡¡¡no lo dejéis escapar!!!».Estoy entre páginas «Una novela impactante llena de intrigas, traiciones y secretos escondidos.» «Increíblemente bueno. Una trama original, con acción y suspense: este libro lo tiene todo.» «Imposible dejar de leerlo.» «Un inicio fantástico para una saga de misterio.» «Una apasionante historia cargada de misterio, tensión y superación».
The Extraordinaries (The Extraordinaries #1)
by T J KluneIn Nova City, there are extraordinary people, capable of feats that defy the imagination. Shadow Star protects the city and manipulates darkness, and Pyro Storm is determined to bring the city to its knees using his power over fire. And then there's Nick who . . . well, being the most popular fanfiction writer in the Extraordinaries fandom is a superpower, right? Instead of fighting crime, Nick contends with a new year at school, a father who doesn't trust him, and a best friend named Seth, who may or may not be the love of Nick's short, uneventful life. It should be enough. But after a chance encounter with Shadow Star, Nova City's mightiest hero (and Nick's biggest crush), Nick sets out to make himself extraordinary. And he'll do it with or without Seth's reluctant help . . . Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl meets Brandon Sanderson's Steelheart in TJ Klune's YA debut: a queer coming-of-age story about a fanboy with ADHD and the heroes he loves.
The Extraordinaries (The Extraordinaries)
by T J KluneIn Nova City, there are extraordinary people, capable of feats that defy the imagination. Shadow Star protects the city and manipulates darkness, and Pyro Storm is determined to bring the city to its knees using his power over fire. And then there's Nick who . . . well, being the most popular fanfiction writer in the Extraordinaries fandom is a superpower, right? Instead of fighting crime, Nick contends with a new year at school, a father who doesn't trust him, and a best friend named Seth, who may or may not be the love of Nick's short, uneventful life. It should be enough. But after a chance encounter with Shadow Star, Nova City's mightiest hero (and Nick's biggest crush), Nick sets out to make himself extraordinary. And he'll do it with or without Seth's reluctant help . . . Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl meets Brandon Sanderson's Steelheart in TJ Klune's YA debut: a queer coming-of-age story about a fanboy with ADHD and the heroes he loves.(P) 2020 Macmillan Audio
The Extraordinaries (The Extraordinaries #1)
by Tj KluneAn Indie Next Pick! Some people are extraordinary. Some are just extra. TJ Klune's YA debut, The Extraordinaries, is a queer coming-of-age story about a fanboy with ADHD and the heroes he loves. Hardcover edition comes with an exclusive, reversible jacket! Nick Bell? Not extraordinary. But being the most popular fanfiction writer in the Extraordinaries fandom is a superpower, right? After a chance encounter with Shadow Star, Nova City’s mightiest hero (and Nick’s biggest crush), Nick sets out to make himself extraordinary. And he’ll do it with or without the reluctant help of Seth Gray, Nick's best friend (and maybe the love of his life).Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl meets Marissa Meyer's Renegades in TJ Klune's YA debut.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry (Sunderworld #Vol. 1)
by Ransom RiggsWeaving the familiar with the peculiar, this stunning tale of loss, triumph, friendship and magic, will remind readers everywhere that true heroes are made, not born—and when you’re never the chosen one, sometimes you have to choose yourself. <P><P> Seventeen-year-old Leopold Berry is seeing weird things around Los Angeles. A man who pops a tooth into a parking meter. A glowing trapdoor in a parking lot. A half-mechanical raccoon with its tail on fire that just won’t leave him alone. Every hallucinatory moment seems plucked from a cheesy 1990s fantasy TV show called Max's Adventures in Sunderworld—and that’s because they are. <P><P> Not a good sign. <P><P> In the blurry weeks after his mother’s death, a young Leopold discovered VHS tapes of its one and only season in a box headed for the trash—and soon became obsessed. Losing himself in Sunder was the best way to avoid two things: grieving his mother and being a chronic disappointment to his overbearing father. But when the strange visions return—at the worst possible time on the worst possible day—Leopold turns to his best friend Emmet for help. Together they discover that Sunder is much more than just an old TV show, and that Los Angeles is far stranger than they ever imagined. And soon, he’ll realize that not only is Sunderworld real, but it’s in grave danger. <P><P> Certain he’s finally been chosen for greatness, Leopold risks everything to claim his destiny, save the world of his childhood dreams, and prove once and for all that he’s not the disappointment his father believes him to be. But when everything goes terribly, horribly, excruciatingly wrong, Leopold’s disappointments prove to be more extraordinary than he ever could have imagined. <P><P> How do you battle darkness when no one believes in you—not even yourself? <P><P> Welcome to Sunderworld. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Extraordinary Means
by Robyn SchneiderJohn Green's The Fault in Our Stars meets Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park in this darkly funny novel from the critically acclaimed author of The Beginning of Everything.Up until his diagnosis, Lane lived a fairly predictable life. But when he finds himself at a tuberculosis sanatorium called Latham House, he discovers an insular world with paradoxical rules, med sensors, and an eccentric yet utterly compelling confidante named Sadie—and life as Lane knows it will never be the same.Robyn Schneider's Extraordinary Means is a heart-wrenching yet ultimately hopeful story about the miracles of first love and second chances.
The Extraordinary & Unusual Adventures of Horatio Lyle: Number 1 in series
by Catherine WebbIn Victorian London at the height of the industrial revolution, Horatio Lyle is a former Special Constable with a passion for science and invention. He's also an occasional, but reluctant, sleuth. The truth is that he'd rather be in his lab tinkering with dangerous chemicals and odd machinery than running around the cobbled streets of London trying to track down stolen goods. But when Her Majesty's Government calls, Horatio swaps his microscope for a magnifying glass, fills his pockets with things that explode and sallies forth to unravel a mystery of a singularly extraordinary nature.Thrown together with a reformed (i.e. 'caught') pickpocket called Tess, and a rebellious (within reason) young gentleman called Thomas, Lyle and his faithful hound, Tate, find themselves pursuing an ancient Chinese plate, a conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of polite society and a dangerous enemy who may not even be human. Solving the crime will be hard enough - surviving would be a bonus...