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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.
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}
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 Ian Elliott Amrith Barran Edmund Berahzer Ricardo Guevara Michelle John Augustine Vesprey Orville Wolsey Joy ClarkeCultivate 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 Ian Elliott Amrith Barran Edmund Berahzer Ricardo Guevara Michelle John Augustine Vesprey Orville Wolsey Joy ClarkeCultivate 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 Ian Elliott Amrith Barran Edmund Berahzer Ricardo Guevara Michelle John Augustine Vesprey Orville Wolsey Joy ClarkeCultivate 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 Ian Elliott Amrith Barran Edmund Berahzer Ricardo Guevara Michelle John Augustine Vesprey Orville Wolsey Joy ClarkeCultivate 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 Ian Elliott Amrith Barran Edmund Berahzer 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 Ian Elliott Amrith Barran Edmund Berahzer 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>
Ahora llega el silencio
by Álvaro ColomerPREMIO JAÉN DE NARRATIVA JUVENIL 2019 Solo hay dos opciones: rendirse o luchar. Ella nunca fue de las que se rinden. Han transcurrido seis meses de la llegada del Silencio.Así llaman al día en que los adultos murieron.Pero el Silencio sigue aquí. El caos se ha apoderado de la ciudad. Los niños están indefensos. Los adolescentes tienen los días contados. Saben que están condenados a morir al cumplir los veintidós años. Astrea solo tiene dieciséis, pero no está dispuesta a esperar la muerte sentada. Luchará para cambiar su suerte, aunque esto suponga perder lo poco que le queda.
Ain't Burned All the Bright
by Jason ReynoldsPrepare yourself for something unlike anything: A smash-up of art and text for teens that viscerally captures what it is to be Black. In America. Right Now. Written by #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds. Jason Reynolds and his best bud, Jason Griffin had a mind-meld. And they decided to tackle it, in one fell swoop, in about ten sentences, and 300 pages of art, this piece, this contemplation-manifesto-fierce-vulnerable-gorgeous-terrifying-WhatIsWrongWithHumans-hope-filled-hopeful-searing-Eye-Poppingly-Illustrated-tender-heartbreaking-how-The-HECK-did-They-Come-UP-with-This project about oxygen. And all of the symbolism attached to that word, especially NOW.
Aire encantado: Dos culturas, dos alas: Una Memoria
by Margarita Engle Alexis RomayIn this poetic memoir, which won the Pura Belpré Author Award and was named a Walter Dean Myers Award Honoree, acclaimed author Margarita Engle tells of growing up as a child of two cultures during the Cold War. En este poético libro de memorias—ganador del premio Pura Belpré de autor, finalista del premio de YALSA de no ficción y premio de honor Walter Dean Myers—la aclamada autora Margarita Engle recrea su infancia, que transcurrió a caballo entre dos culturas durante la Guerra Fría.Margarita is a girl from two worlds. Her heart lies in Cuba, her mother’s tropical island country, a place so lush with vibrant life that it seems like a fairy tale kingdom. But most of the time she lives in Los Angeles, lonely in the noisy city and dreaming of the summers when she can take a plane through the enchanted air to her beloved island. Words and images are her constant companions—sources of comfort when the children at school are not. Then a revolution breaks out in Cuba. Margarita fears for her far-away family. When the hostility between Cuba and the United States erupts into the Bay of Pigs Invasion, Margarita’s worlds collide in the worst way possible. How can the two countries she loves hate each other so much? And will she ever get to visit her beautiful island again? Margarita es una niña de dos mundos. Su corazón está en Cuba, la isla tropical de su mamá, un sitio tan exuberante, de una vida tan intensa, que parece el reino de un cuento de hadas. Pero la mayor parte del tiempo, vive en Los Ángeles, sola en la bulliciosa ciudad, soñando con los veranos, en los que puede montarse en un avión y viajar por el aire encantado a su amada isla. Las palabras y las imágenes son compañeras constantes, amistosas y reconfortantes, mientras que los niños en la escuela no lo son. Entonces estalla una revolución en Cuba. Margarita teme por su familia lejana. Cuando la hostilidad entre Cuba y Estados Unidos se desata en la invasión de Bahía de Cochinos, los mundos de Margarita chocan de la peor manera posible. ¿Cómo es posible que los dos países que ella quiere se odien tanto mutuamente? ¿Y podrá volver a visitar su hermosa isla de nuevo?
Airhead: An Airhead Novel (Airhead #1)
by Meg CabotMeg Cabot expands her huge fan base with this slightly darker, more mysterious novel - without losing any of her signature heart and humor.EM WATTS IS GONE. Emerson Watts didn't even want to go to the new SoHo Stark Megastore grand opening. But someone needed to look out for her sister, Frida, whose crush, British heartthrob Gabriel Luna, would be singing and signing autographs there-along with the newly appointed Face of Stark, teen supermodel sensation Nikki Howard. How was Em to know that disaster would strike, changing her,and life as she'd known it, forever?
Airlock (Orca Soundings)
by Tash McAdamBrick, a young thief, is terrified of outer space. But they’re forced to escape Earth when a warrant goes out for their arrest. There’s nothing left for them on the dusty, barren wasteland of Earth anyway. Brick stows away on a cargo ship headed for the moon. They reluctantly allow a local teenage enforcer named Amar to tag along. But the ship ends up containing unusual cargo and the crew members may not be who they appear to be. Suddenly the spaceship is taken over by pirates, who imprison the crew in the airlock. Brick and Amar come up with a plan to rescue the crew. The only problem is that, in order to succeed, Brick must venture out into the deep darkness of space.
Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3A)
by Federal Aviation AdministrationThe Federal Aviation Administration’s Airplane Flying Handbook provides pilots, student pi-lots, aviation instructors, and aviation specialists with information on every topic needed to qualify for and excel in the field of aviation. Topics covered include: ground operations, cockpit management, the four fundamentals of flying, integrated flight control, slow flights, stalls, spins, takeoff, ground reference maneuvers, night operations, and much more. The Airplane Flying Handbook is a great study guide for current pilots and for potential pilots who are interested in applying for their first license. It is also the perfect gift for any aircraft or aeronautical buff.
Airplane Flying Handbook: FAA-H-8083-3B (FAA Handbooks Ser.)
by Federal Aviation AdministrationThe Federal Aviation Administration’s Airplane Flying Handbook provides pilots, student pilots, aviation instructors, and aviation specialists with information on every topic needed to qualify for and excel in the field of aviation. Topics covered include:Ground operationsCockpit managementThe four fundamentals of flyingIntegrated flight controlSlow flightsStallsSpinsTakeoffGround reference maneuversNight operationsAnd much moreUpdated to include the most current information, the Airplane Flying Handbook is a great study guide for current pilots and for potential pilots who are interested in applying for their first license. It is also the perfect gift for any aircraft or aeronautical buff.
Airports, Exes, and Other Things I'm Over
by Shani PetroffA bad storm, two cancelled flights, trapped with the guy who broke her heart…Shani Petroff delivers laugh out loud comedy and unforgettable disasters in this highly relatable comedy of errors about a teen stuck in an airport with her cheating ex. Flight delayed. Send help. Not him.After Sari caught her boyfriend Zev cheating on her, their romantic Florida vacation was ruined. She can't get back to NYC soon enough. Unfortunately, Mother Nature may have different plans. A huge storm is brewing in the Northeast, and flights all over the country are getting canceled—including Sari's. She winds up stuck at the airport for hours. With Zev! When another stranded passenger (a hot NYU guy) suggests a connecting flight to Boston, Sari jumps at the chance. But when her mom freaks out about her traveling alone, she has no choice—she has to include Zev, and somehow survive being trapped with the guy who broke her heart!Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan’s young adult imprint Swoon Reads, author Shani Petroff looks at both heartbreak and forgiveness in her latest YA comedy of errors, Airports, Exes, and Other Things I'm Over.Praise for Shani Petroff:"It’s light as powdered sugar and just as sweet." —Booklist on My New Crush Gave to Me"Will delight romance lovers with its fast pace and humorous tone." —School Library Journal on Romeo and What’s Her Name
Aislados (Extraños #2)
by Kimberly MccreighAislados es la segunda novela de «Extraños», una serie trepidante de intrigas, traiciones y secretos con el ritmo de La chica del tren y la acción de la «Trilogía Divergente». «Entender tus propias emociones es complicado.Entender las de los demás como si estuvieras en su cabeza......puede ser muy peligroso.Wylie tiene ese poder. ¿Sabrá cómo usarlo?» Wylie no está a salvo. El único modo que ahora le queda de protegerse es aprendiendo a controlar sus extrañas habilidades, pero muy pronto se dará cuenta de que tratar de leer las emociones de los demás no tan solo es difícil, sino también muy arriesgado. Y Wylie no es la única que corre peligro. Desde que volvieron a casa, a Jasper lo carcome la culpa. No logra dejar a un lado los remordimientos que lo persiguen y mucho menos cuando absolutamente todo a su alrededor, incluso Wylie, le recuerda lo que pasó en el bosque. Jasper y Wylie harían cualquier cosa el uno por el otro, pero, ¿cómo van a enfrentarse a los fantasmas que los atormentan? Atrapada entre el miedo y la duda, Wylie tendrá que tomar una decisión. No le importó dejarlo todo para rescatar a su mejor amiga, pero ¿haría lo mismo por un puñado de desconocidos? ¿Aunque sean como ella? Críticas y opinión de los lectores:«La segunda parte de "Extraños" viene cargada de misterio y acción. Lectores: preparaos para una montaña rusa con un final explosivo que os dejará atónitos y deseando saber cómo termina la saga. ¡Espectacular!»Mary Kubica, autora de Una buena chica «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» «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.»
Aisle Nine
by Ian X. Cho*A William C. Morris Award Finalist* It’s Black Friday—and the apocalypse is on sale!Ever since the world filled with portals to hell and bloodthirsty demons started popping out on the reg, Jasper’s life has gotten worse and worse. A teenage nobody with no friends or family, he is plagued by the life he can’t remember and the person he’s sure he’s supposed to be.Jasper spends his days working as a checkout clerk at the Here for You discount mart, where a hell portal in aisle nine means danger every shift. But at least here he can be near the girl he’s crushing on—Kyle Kuan, a junior member of the monster-fighting Vanguard—who seems to hate Jasper for reasons he can’t remember or understand.But when Jasper and Kyle learn they both share a frightening vision of the impending apocalypse, they’re forced to team up and uncover the uncomfortable truth about the hell portals and the demons that haunt the world. Because the true monsters are not always what they seem, the past is not always what we wish, and, like it or not, on Black Friday all hell will break loose, starting in aisle nine.Rising star Ian X. Cho delivers an unforgettably freaky and hilarious YA debut with Aisle Nine, perfect for fans of Grasshopper Jungle or The Last of Us.