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Study and Revise: Frankenstein for GCSE
by Andrew GreenEnable students to achieve their best grade in GCSE English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise Frankenstein throughout the course.This Study and Revise guide:- Increases students' knowledge of Frankenstein as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners- Develops understanding of plot, characterisation, themes and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their exam responses- Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text- Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, annotated sample student answers and tips for reaching the next grade- Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay- Provides opportunities for students to review their learning and identify their revision needs with knowledge-based questions at the end of each chapter
Study and Revise for AS/A-level: Wuthering Heights
by Andrew GreenEnable students to achieve their best grade in AS/A-level English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise Wuthering Heights throughout the course.This Study and Revise guide:- Increases students' knowledge of Wuthering Heights as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners- Develops understanding of characterisation, themes, form, structure and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their coursework and exam responses- Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions and tasks that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text- Extends learning and prepares students for higher-level study by introducing critical viewpoints, comparative references to other literary works and suggestions for independent research- Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, sample student answers and examiner insights- Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay
Psychology: A Way to Grow (Second Edition)
by Carl R. Green William R. SanfordPsychology: A Way to Grow, Revised Second Edition, introduces high school students to psychology. It provides its readers with a foundation in the basic theories and principles of psychology. It also guides students toward a greater understanding of their own capacity for personal growth.
Success Skills for High School, College, and Career
by Cary J. GreenWhat Every Parent (and Teen) Should Know About Study Skills For High School Students And College Success Skills <p><p> It's a lot of work to empower your teens to succeed in high school and prepare for college, let alone successfully raise your teens to be successful adults. You may even feel overwhelmed by the daunting task of giving your teens the advice and guidance they need. <p><p> Success Skills for High School, College, and Career (Revised Edition) is an empowering resource you can use to equip your teens with the leadership, soft skills, and academic success skills they need to succeed in the classroom and on the job, even if you are not an academic success expert or career coach. <p><p> Skills in time management, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving are commonly referred to as soft skills. These skills work together with leadership and academic success skills to help your teen succeed in the classroom. And these skills are also highly valued by employers. <p><p> Think of it like this: equipping your teens with leadership, soft skills, and academic success skills while they are in high school will empower their success right now and will also prepare them for college and career success in the future.
In the Same Boat
by Holly GreenIn the Same Boat is the hugely entertaining blend of romance and thrilling adventure that you never knew you needed.It's the eve of the Texas River Odyssey, and Sadie Scofield is finally ready for the 265-mile canoe race. It's three days of grueling, nonstop paddling, where every turn of the river reveals new challenges -- downed trees, poisonous snakes, alligators -- but the dangers are all worth it. Reaching the finish line is the only way for Sadie to redeem herself for last year, when one small mistake spiraled into disaster.Sadie has spent a year training, and she's ready for anything . . . except for her brother ditching her at the last minute for a better team.She has no choice but to team up with Cully, her former best friend turned worst enemy. Everything about him irritates her, from his stupid handsome face to the way he holds his paddle. But as the miles pass, the pain builds, and family secrets come to light, Sadie realizes she’ll have to work with Cully instead of against him. Last year's race was a catastrophe, but this year's race just might change her life in ways she never imagined.With an unforgettable heroine and an immersive setting, Holly Green's captivating debut promises heart-stopping action and a swoony romance that will leave you cheering.
Truth or Dare (Truth or Dare #1)
by Jacqueline GreenWhen a simple round of truth or dare spins out of control, three girls find it's no longer a party game -- it's do or die. It all started on a whim: The game was a way for Tenley Reed to reclaim her popularity, a chance for perfect Caitlin "Angel" Thomas to prove she's more than her Harvard application. Loner Sydney Morgan wasn't even there; she was hiding behind her camera, as usual. But when all three start receiving mysterious dares long after the party has ended, they're forced to play along -- or risk exposing their darkest secrets.How far will Tenley, Caitlin, and Sydney go to keep the truth from surfacing? And who's behind this twisted game?Set against the backdrop of Echo Bay, an isolated beach town haunted by misfortune, Truth or Dare is a highly charged debut that will keep readers in suspense from beginning to end.
The Fault in Our Stars
by John GreenDespite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.<P><P> Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars is award-winning-author John Green's most ambitious and heartbreaking work yet, brilliantly exploring the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love.<P> <P><b>Young Readers Choice Award Winner, 2015</b>
Paper Towns (Playaway Young Adult Ser.)
by John GreenFrom the #1 bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars<P><P> Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery<P> New York Times bestseller<P> USA Today bestseller<P> Publishers Weekly bestseller<P> When Margo Roth Spiegelman beckons Quentin Jacobsen in the middle of the night--dressed like a ninja and plotting an ingenious campaign of revenge--he follows her. Margo's always planned extravagantly, and, until now, she's always planned solo. After a lifetime of loving Margo from afar, things are finally looking up for Q... until day breaks and she has vanished. Always an enigma, Margo has now become a mystery. But there are clues. And they're for Q.<P> Printz Medalist John Green returns with the trademark brilliant wit and heart-stopping emotional honesty that have inspired a new generation of readers.
Turtles All the Way Down
by John Green<P>Sixteen-year-old Aza never intended to pursue the mystery of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there’s a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. So together, they navigate the short distance and broad divides that separate them from Russell Pickett’s son, Davis. <P>Aza is trying. She is trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, a good student, and maybe even a good detective, while also living within the ever-tightening spiral of her own thoughts. <P>In his long-awaited return, John Green, the acclaimed, award-winning author of <i>Looking for Alaska</i> and <i>The Fault in Our Stars</i>, shares Aza’s story with shattering, unflinching clarity in this brilliant novel of love, resilience, and the power of lifelong friendship.
Noches blancas: Tres historias de amor inolvidables
by John Green Erin Lange Maureen JohnsonTres maravillosas historias de amor escritas por John Green, Maureen Johnson y Lauren Myracle, los autores más vendidos y aclamados de la literatura juvenil. Todo puede cambiar en cuestión de segundos, solo se necesita un poco de nieve y de magia navideña. La vida de Jubilee no es perfecta: acaba de discutir con su novio Noah y tiene que viajar hacia Florida por un problema con sus padres. Pero una inesperada tormenta de nieve en Nochebuena lo cambiará todo cuando el tren en el que viaja se detiene en la pequeña localidad de Gracetown. Afortunadamente, conoce a Stuart, un joven del mismo tren que la invita a pasar las fiestas con su familia. Como con las piezas de un dominó, un beso lo cambiará todo, y dará lugar a otras dos historias de amor. Tu vida está a punto de cambiar, ¿estás dispuesto a perdértelo? La crítica ha dicho...«Una comedia deliciosa.»The Washington Post «Cultura contemporánea, humor, buenas historias románticas y personajes fuertes realzan este gran trabajo de colaboración.»Kirkus Review «Noches blancas reúne tres historias divertidas y la mar de entretenidas. Las vas a disfrutar muchísimo.»Blog Mil y una tarde
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
by John Green David LevithanTwo award-winning and New York Times–bestselling author join forces for a collaborative novel of awesome proportions.<P><P> One cold night, in a most unlikely corner of Chicago, two teens—both named Will Grayson—are about to cross paths. As their worlds collide and intertwine, the Will Graysons find their lives going in new and unexpected directions, building toward romantic turns-of-heart and the epic production of history’s most fabulous high school musical.<P> Hilarious, poignant, and deeply insightful, John Green and David Levithan’s collaborative novel is brimming with a double helping of the heart and humor that have won them both legions of faithful fans.
Sex Plus: Learning, Loving, And Enjoying Your Body
by Laci GreenThis groundbreaking book from sex educator and YouTube phenomenon Laci Green has everything you’ve ever wanted to know about sex, sexuality, pleasure, and your body. Let’s be honest: most of us think about sex A LOT, and we have plenty of unanswered questions: What’s the best way to talk to my partner about what I want? How do I figure out my sexuality? How do I have sex safely? What does an orgasm actually feel like?Laci Green—a sex educator and YouTuber who’s been hailed by Time magazine as the millennial Dr. Ruth—has built a platform of millions of followers by answering sex-related questions frankly, nonjudgmentally, and hilariously.Now Laci brings her signature style and voice to a comprehensive book about the multitude of issues and concerns that go along with sexuality: anatomy, consent, LGBTQ issues, STI and pregnancy prevention, sexual empowerment, healthy relationships, myth-busting, and more.Sex Plus is the first book of its kind: empowering, sex-positive, and cool. Comprehensive, honest, and vetted by a range of medical experts, this book will help you take control of your sex life.After all, knowledge is pleasure.
Everything You Need to Know About Credit Cards and Fiscal Responsibility (Need to Know Library)
by Meg GreenIn this handy guide, you will learn about credit cards, what all that fine print mumbo jumbo means, and how to use one without getting into trouble or debt.
Half Bad: Nuit Rouge (The Half Bad Trilogy #1)
by Sally Green"Highly entertaining and dangerously addictive"-- Time magazine"A bewitching new thriller." -- The Wall Street Journal. In modern-day England, witches live alongside humans: White witches, who are good; Black witches, who are evil; and sixteen-year-old Nathan, who is both. Nathan's father is the world's most powerful and cruel Black witch, and his mother is dead. He is hunted from all sides. <P><P> Trapped in a cage, beaten and handcuffed, Nathan must escape before his seventeenth birthday, at which point he will receive three gifts from his father and come into his own as a witch--or else he will die. But how can Nathan find his father when his every action is tracked, when there is no one safe to trust--not even family, not even the girl he loves?<P> In the tradition of Patrick Ness and Markus Zusak, Half Bad is a gripping tale of alienation and the indomitable will to survive, a story that will grab hold of you and not let go until the very last page.
Half Lies (The Half Bad Trilogy)
by Sally GreenSet in the same magical world as Sally Green's internationally beloved and acclaimed Half Bad series, this is the journal of Gabriel's younger sister, Michele, a teen witch living in Florida and grappling with the recent death of her mother, the restrictions placed on her because of her magical gifts, and her love for a boy who can never be hers.
Barron's: Reading Workbook For The New SAT
by Sharon Weiner Green Brian W. StewartThis new edition concentrates on the new 2016 SAT's Reading Test with exercises reflecting all of the new SAT question types: reading comprehension, understanding words used in context, and graphical analysis. Exercises are divided according to three levels of increasing difficulty, labeled from A to C . Features a helpful diagnostic test and 3 full-length Reading practice tests. All questions are answered and explained. Students who can answer all level C questions are ready to excel on the actual exam The workbook also presents test-taking tips and vocabulary review.
SAT Premium Study Guide with 7 Practice Tests (Barron's Test Prep)
by Sharon Weiner Green Ira K. Wolf Brian W. Stewart M.Ed.Barron's SAT Premium Study Guide with 7 Practice Tests provides detailed review, online practice, and expert advice from experienced teachers who know the test. Step-by-step review helps you master the content, and full-length practice tests in the book and online help you feel ready for the actual SAT.This edition includes: Four full-length practice tests in the book, Two full-length online practice tests, One full-length diagnostic test to help identify strengths and weaknesses so you can pinpoint your trouble spots and focus your study, Barron's extensive vocabulary list in online flashcard formatAn overview of the SAT, an explanation of the test's scoring method, and study advice from experienced teachers, Test-taking tactics for the exam as a whole, and special strategies for each part of the test, including detailed instruction in writing the SAT essay, Subject reviews covering all sections of the test, including Reading, Writing and Language, and Mathematics
SAT Study Guide with 5 Practice Tests (Barron's Test Prep)
by Sharon Weiner Green Ira K. Wolf Brian W. Stewart M.Ed.Barron’s SAT Study Guide with 5 Practice Tests provides realistic practice and expert advice from experienced teachers who know the test. Step-by-step subject review helps you master the content, and full-length practice tests help you feel prepared on test day. This edition includes: Four full-length practice tests, One full-length diagnostic test to help identify strengths and weaknesses so you can pinpoint your trouble spots and focus your study, An overview of the SAT, an explanation of the test's scoring method, and study advice from experienced teachers, Test-taking tactics for the exam as a whole, and special strategies for each part of the test, including detailed instruction in writing the SAT essay, Subject reviews covering all sections of the test, including Reading, Writing and Language, and Mathematics
Barron's SAT Study Guide Premium, 2021-2022 (Barron's Test Prep)
by Sharon Weiner Green Ira K. Wolf Ph.D. Brian W. Stewart M.Ed.Completely updated to reflect the 2021 exam update, Barron's SAT Study Guide includes everything you need to be prepared for exam day with comprehensive review and practice from experienced educators. All the Review You Need to Be PreparedAn expert overview of the SAT, including test scoring methods and advice on college entrance requirementsIn-depth subject review covering all sections of the test: Reading, Writing and Language, and MathematicsUpdated Writing and Language sections to reflect the removal of the optional essayTips and strategies throughout from Barron's authors--experienced educators and SAT tutorsPractice with Confidence7 full-length practice tests--4 in the book and 2 online-- including 1 diagnostic test to assess your skills and targe your studyingReview chapters contain additional practice questions on each subjectAll practice questions include detailed answer explanationsInteractive Online Practice2 full-length practice tests online with a timed test option to simulate exam experienceDetailed answer explanations included with expert adviceAutomated scoring to check your learning progressOnline vocabulary flashcards for additional practice to support reading, writing, and language
America's Democratic Republic (Fourth Edition)
by Edward S. Greenberg Benjamin I. PageUpdated in a new 4th edition, America's Democratic Republic is a brief, affordable book in an accessible trade-like format that explores the clash between the democratic aspirations of the American people and the republican foundations of our Constitution. Written with a lively, narrative style, this text traces the storyline of American government and focuses on the long standing and inescapable tension between the country's 18th century republican Constitutional foundations and the democratic aspirations of the American people.
Heart to Heart New Poems Inspired by Twentieth-Century American Art
by Jan GreenbergWhat do we feel when we look at a great work of art<P><P> What does a poet feel<P> Heart to Heart offers an original way to approach poetry and art—with new works by distinguished American poets, specially commissioned for this book by editor Jan Greenberg. Prompted by paintings, sculpture, prints, and photographs by American artists working in the 20th century, these poems lend a new meaning to “art appreciation” and make each page of Heart to Heart an exciting discovery.<P> Join such poets as Jane Yolen, Nancy Willard, X. J. Kennedy, Naomi Shihab Nye, David Mura, and Angela Johnson as they reveal a personal, heartfelt response to works by Thomas Hart Benton, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Grandma Moses, Faith Ringgold, Man Ray, Georgia O’Keeffe, and many others. Whether the poems are playful, challenging, tender, mocking, humorous, sad, or sensual, each work of art, seen through the eyes of a poet, allows readers to look at the world with new insight.
Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality Fifth Edition
by Jerrold S. Greenberg Clint E. Bruess Sara B. OswaltRevised and updated with the latest statistics and recent developments, the fifth edition of Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality addresses the many facets of sexuality, covering the biological, spiritual, psychological, and sociocultural dimensions.
Human Heritage: A World History
by Miriam Greenblatt Peter S. LemmoThis text contains unit lessons on: Place and Time, River Valley Civilizations, Ideas and Armies, The Greeks, The Romans, The Early Middle Ages, Emergence of New Empires, The Late Middle Ages, Beginning of Modern Times, The Changing World, Nations and Empires, and The Twentieth Century.
The Drowning of Stephan Jones
by Bette GreeneBased on true events, The Drowning of Stephan Jones tells the harrowing story of one small town's brush with homophobia <P> Sensitive Carla Wayland certainly doesn't know anyone who is gay, not in her small hometown of Rachetville, Arkansas. While everyone says homosexuality is a sin, Carla doesn't know what to think. But her mother, the town librarian, always stands up for what she knows is right, even when it isn't popular, and Carla loves her for that. Then Frank Montgomery and Stephan Jones, a gay couple, move into town. Tempers flare, and the town's friendly residents--led by the Baptist preacher, Reverend Roland Wheelwright--soon show their true colors. Carla is horrified, but even Andy Harris, her longtime crush and now boyfriend, seems to agree that homosexuality is an abomination, to be wiped out. When Andy and his friends take their cause a little too far, will Carla be able to defy the majority and speak up for justice? <P> This ebook features an illustrated biography of Bette Greene including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author's personal collection.
Morning Is a Long Time Coming
by Bette GreeneIn the sequel to Summer of My German Soldier, Patty Bergen sets out to find Anton's mother--and the love she lost It has been six years since Patty Bergen hid German war prisoner Anton Reiker in the room above her family's garage. Six years since Anton was hunted down and killed before Patty's eyes. Six years since she was branded a "Jew Nazi-lover," kicked out of school, and sent to a reformatory. No one in the small town of Jenkinsville has forgotten what she did, and Patty's graduation from high school is bittersweet. As lonesome as ever, Patty decides to use the money her parents set aside for college tuition to travel to Europe in search of Anton's mother. But while Patty searches for the last connection to her lost love, she might find even more than she was looking for. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Bette Greene including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author's personal collection.