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Puff: A Novel

by Bob Flaherty

Meet John Gullivan, age thirteen, obsessed with the moles that dot most of his body. Meet his brother Gully, who can't stop laughing at them. Now meet the brothers ten years later, in the middle of the most ferocious blizzard anyone can remember. Set in an Irish working-class suburb of Boston in the 1960s and 1970s, Puff centers on a quest as the soon-to-be-orphaned brothers, posing as rescue personnel, attempt to steer their dilapidated van through insurmountable snow, all to score a bag of pot.Trapped in their own ruse and forced to act the part of the saviors they are pretending to be, the brothers run into an endless stream of foes and obstacles: the cops, their childhood priest, a knife-wielding maniac, and the ill all stand in the way of their elusive high. A raucous caper, Puff is as hilarious as it is heartfelt and will resonate with old and young alike.

El puente de Clay

by Markus Zusak

Más de diez años después de La ladrona de libros, el extraordinario best seller que conquistó a diez millones de lectores, Markus Zusak vuelve con una saga familiar inolvidable y arrolladora, inspirada en el arte y la cultura clasica. Los cinco hermanos Dunbar viven en un hogar sin adultos, cuidando los unos de los otros, luchando por sobrevivir en un mundo que los ha abandonado, hasta que su padre, el hombre que los dejó sin mirar atrás, vuelve a casa. ¿Por qué ha regresado? Matthew, cínico y poético, es quien lleva las riendas de la familia; Rory, siempre falta a clase; Henry, una máquina de hacer dinero, y el pequeño Tomy, coleccionista de mascotas que ha colonizado la casa con animales disfuncionales, como la mula Aquiles y Rosy, el border collie. Y luego está el silencioso Clay, perseguido por un suceso del que no se puede hablar. Pero la historia se remonta tiempo atrás: a ese abuelo cuya pasión por los antiguos griegos aún llena de color sus vidas, y a los padres, que se conocieron gracias a un piano extraviado. Clay tratará de revelar su trágico secreto y de construir un puente para salvar a su familia y salvarse también a sí mismo. Los elogios con los que The New York Times recibió La ladrona de libros, la primera gran novela de Zusak, siguen vigentes para El puente de Clay: «Los lectores jóvenes necesitan este tipo de alternativas a la rigidez ideológica, así como exploraciones sobre la importancia de las historias. Y, pensándolo bien, también los adultos.» La crítica ha dicho:«El tipo de libro que puede cambiarte la vida.»The New York Times «La ladrona de libros deslumbra por sus extraordinarios personajes, su capacidad de emocionar sin clichés y, ante todo, por su omnipresente reflexión sobre el valor de las palabras.»Ricard Ruiz Garzón, El Periódicode Catalunya «Elegante, filosófica, conmovedora, bella e importante.»Kirkus Reviews «Merece estar junto al Diario de Ana Frank en nuestra biblioteca.»USA Today «Una narrativa extraordinaria.»SLJ «Zusak no endulza nada, pero logra que un tema aparentemente triste resulte tolerable tal como lo hizo Kurt Vonnegut en Matadero cinco: con un humor sombrío, reconfortante.»Time Magazine «Un gran logro. [...] Un libro desafiante en extensión y tema.»Publishers Weekly «Uno de los libros más esperados en años.»The Wall Street Journal «Markus Zusak supera las expectativas -ya de por sí altas dado el éxito de La ladrona de libros- y nos lleva a través del desafío que supone la pérdida y de la alegría de ser amado: nos enseña lo que significa vivir. Un libro para saborear, una lectura placentera, una voz que permanecerá viva: eso sí es saber contar historias.» Jackie Law, Bookmunch «Memorable.»Patricia Nicol, The Sunday Times «Vale la pena esperar cuando lo que llega es El puente de Clay, menudo festín de libro. Una historia ideal para perderse en las noches de otoño.»Charlotte Heathcote, The Sunday Express

Pueblo Fronterizo No. 2: Guerra de quinceañeras (Pueblo fronterizo #2)

by Malín Alegría

In Dos Rios, Texas, life is all about borders -- and what happens when you cross the line. A fresh new series explores what it's like to grow up on the edge.A quinceanera for the record books?If Fabiola Garza had her way, her quinceanera would be as simple and as non-traditional as possible-just two airline tickets to New York City and her best friend in tow. Sadly, things hardly ever go Fabi's way. ¿Una fiesta de quinceañera inolvidable?Si Fabiola Garza pudiera, su fiesta de quinceañera sería algo simple y poco convencional: dos boletos de avión a New York City para viajar en compañía de su mejor amiga. Desafortunadamente, las cosas casi nunca salen como las quiere Fabiola.

Puddin'

by Julie Murphy

<p>The irresistible companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Dumplin’, soon to be a major motion picture starring Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston! <p>Millie Michalchuk has gone to fat camp every year since she was a little girl. Not this year. This year she has new plans to chase her secret dream of being a newscaster—and to kiss the boy she’s crushing on. <p>Callie Reyes is the pretty girl who is next in line for dance team captain and has the popular boyfriend. But when it comes to other girls, she’s more frenemy than friend. <p>When circumstances bring the girls together over the course of a semester, they surprise everyone (especially themselves) by realizing that they might have more in common than they ever imagined. <p>A story about unexpected friendship, romance, and Texas-size girl power, this is another winner from Julie Murphy.</p>

Puck of Pook's Hill

by Rudyard Kipling

Classic Kipling children's story. According to Wikipedia: "Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865 - 1936) was an English author and poet. Born in Bombay, British India (now Mumbai), he is best known for his works The Jungle Book (1894) and Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (1902), his novel, Kim (1901); his poems, including Mandalay (1890), Gunga Din (1890), If- (1910); and his many short stories, including The Man Who Would Be King (1888). He is regarded as a major "innovator in the art of the short story"; his children's books are enduring classics of children's literature; and his best works speak to a versatile and luminous narrative gift. Kipling was one of the most popular writers in English, in both prose and verse, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. [2] The author Henry James said of him: "Kipling strikes me personally as the most complete man of genius (as distinct from fine intelligence) that I have ever known. " In 1907, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first English language writer to receive the prize, and to date he remains its youngest recipient. Among other honours, he was sounded out for the British Poet Laureateship and on several occasions for a knighthood, all of which he declined.

Public Speaking (Merit Badge Ser.)

by Boy Scouts of America

This book outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in public speaking.

Ptolemy's Gate (A Bartimaeus Novel #3)

by Jonathan Stroud

In the third book of the series, Bartimaeus, Nathaniel, and Kitty must test the limits of this world, question the deepest parts of themselves -- and trust one another if they hope to survive. Includes a preview chapter from The Ring of Solomon, a Bartimaeus novel.

A Pterodragon of a Different Color

by Lisa Rosinsky

Lissity is an Earthling. She's just visiting Mars with her family. Nariel comes from a proud tradition of Martian independence. The two form an unlikely friendship.

Psychology: A Way to Grow (Second Edition)

by Carl R. Green William R. Sanford

Psychology: 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.

Psychic Science (Sinkhole)

by Kelli Hicks

Anna and Caleb have been friends since kindergarten, but their beliefs have pushed them apart. Anna is president of the science club and focused on getting into the best college. Caleb is fascinated by the supernatural and stretches the truth to get more views on social media. When a purple mist emerges near Foggy Creek's sinkhole, people and animals start acting like zombies. Can Anna and Caleb put aside their differences to save Foggy Creek before it's too late?

Psych Major Syndrome

by Alicia Thompson

Using the skills you've learned so far in Introduction to Psychology, please write a brief self-assessment describing how things are going in your freshman year.Presenting Concerns: The Patient, Leigh Nolan (that would be me), has just started her first year at Stiles College. She has decided to major in psychology (even though her parents would rather she study Tarot cards, not Rorschach blots). Patient has always been very good at helping her friends with their problems, but when it comes to solving her own . . . not so much. Patient has a tendency to overanalyze things, particularly when the opposite sex is involved. Like why doesn't Andrew, her boyfriend of over a year, ever invite her to spend the night? Or why can't she commit to taking the next step in their relationship? And why does his roommate Nathan dislike her so much? More importantly, why did Nathan have a starring role in a much-more-than-friendly dream? Aggravating factors include hyper-competitive fellow psych majors, a professor who's badly in need of her own psychoanalysis, and mentoring a middle-school-aged girl who thinks Patient is, in a word, naive.Diagnosis: Psych Major Syndrome

PSAT/NMSQT Prep 2022 – 2023: 2 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies + Online (Kaplan Test Prep)

by Kaplan Test Prep

Kaplan's PSAT/NMSQT Prep 2022 gives you the expert strategies, clear explanations, and realistic practice you need to feel confident and prepared on test day. This edition includes hundreds of practice questions and a layout based on student feedback. We&’re so certain that PSAT/NMSQT Prep offers all the guidance you need to excel on the PSAT that we guarantee it: After studying with our online resources and book, you'll score higher on the PSAT—or you'll get your money back.Essential ReviewTwo full-length practice tests.More than 1,000 realistic practice questions with detailed expert explanations.Pre-quizzes to help you figure out what you already know and what you can skip.Mixed practice quizzes after every chapter to assess how much you&’ve learned.A practice question at the beginning of each lesson to help you quickly identify its focus; targeted practice questions after every lesson to test your comprehension.A detailed overview of the PSAT, including a breakdown of the sections so you'll know what to expect on Test Day.A thorough explanation of the scoring on the PSAT, including Area Scores, Test Scores, Cross-Test Scores, and Subscores.Efficient StrategyMethods and strategies for scoring higher from Kaplan's PSAT experts.&“On Test Day&” strategy notes in every math chapter to highlight the fact that the PSAT math test is primarily a strategy test.&“Reflect&” pages that help you evaluate your comfort level with the topics after completing each chapter and make a plan for improving before the test.Online study guidance to help you target your prep no matter how much time you have before the test.Expert GuidanceWe know the test: Our learning engineers have put tens of thousands of hours into studying the PSAT, and we use real data to design the most effective strategies and study plans.Kaplan's books and practice questions are written by veteran teachers who know students—every explanation is written to help you learn.We invented test prep—Kaplan (kaptest.com) has been helping students for over 80 years.

PSAT/NMSQT Prep 2022: 2 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies + Online (Kaplan Test Prep)

by Kaplan Test Prep

Kaplan's PSAT/NMSQT Prep 2021 gives you the expert strategies, clear explanations, and realistic practice you need to feel confident and prepared on test day. This updated edition includes hundreds of new practice questions, new quizzes, and a new layout based on student feedback.We&’re so certain that PSAT/NMSQT Prep 2021 offers all the guidance you need to excel on the PSAT that we guarantee it: After studying with our online resources and book, you'll score higher on the PSAT—or you'll get your money back.Essential ReviewTwo full-length practice tests.More than 1,000 realistic practice questions with detailed expert explanations, including hundreds of brand new practice questions.Pre-quizzes to help you figure out what you already know and what you can skip.Mixed practice quizzes after every chapter to assess how much you&’ve learned.A practice question at the beginning of each lesson to help you quickly identify its focus, and dedicated practice questions after every lesson to test your comprehension.A detailed overview of the PSAT, including a breakdown of the sections so you'll know what to expect on Test Day.A thorough explanation of the scoring on the PSAT, including Area Scores, Test Scores, Cross-Test Scores, and Subscores.Efficient StrategyMethods and strategies for scoring higher from Kaplan's PSAT experts.&“On Test Day&” strategy notes in every math chapter so you don&’t lose sight of the fact that the PSAT math test is primarily a strategy test.&“Reflect&” pages that help you evaluate your comfort level with the topics after completing each chapter and make a plan for improving before the test.Online study guidance to help you target your prep no matter how much time you have before the test.Expert GuidanceWe know the test: Our learning engineers have put tens of thousands of hours into studying the PSAT, and use real data to design the most effective strategies and study plans.Kaplan's books and practice questions are written by veteran teachers who know students—every explanation is written to help you learn.We invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and more than 95% of our students get into their top-choice schools.

PSAT/NMSQT Prep 2021: 2 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies + Online (Kaplan Test Prep)

by Kaplan Test Prep

Kaplan's PSAT/NMSQT Prep 2021 gives you the expert strategies, clear explanations, and realistic practice you need to feel confident and prepared on test day. This updated edition includes hundreds of new practice questions, new quizzes, and a new layout based on student feedback.We&’re so certain that PSAT/NMSQT Prep 2021 offers all the guidance you need to excel on the PSAT that we guarantee it: After studying with our online resources and book, you'll score higher on the PSAT—or you'll get your money back.Essential ReviewTwo full-length practice tests.More than 1,000 realistic practice questions with detailed expert explanations, including hundreds of brand new practice questions.Pre-quizzes to help you figure out what you already know and what you can skip.Mixed practice quizzes after every chapter to assess how much you&’ve learned.A practice question at the beginning of each lesson to help you quickly identify its focus, and dedicated practice questions after every lesson to test your comprehension.A detailed overview of the PSAT, including a breakdown of the sections so you'll know what to expect on Test Day.A thorough explanation of the scoring on the PSAT, including Area Scores, Test Scores, Cross-Test Scores, and Subscores.Efficient StrategyMethods and strategies for scoring higher from Kaplan's PSAT experts.&“On Test Day&” strategy notes in every math chapter so you don&’t lose sight of the fact that the PSAT math test is primarily a strategy test.&“Reflect&” pages that help you evaluate your comfort level with the topics after completing each chapter and make a plan for improving before the test.Online study guidance to help you target your prep no matter how much time you have before the test.Expert GuidanceWe know the test: Our learning engineers have put tens of thousands of hours into studying the PSAT, and use real data to design the most effective strategies and study plans.Kaplan's books and practice questions are written by veteran teachers who know students—every explanation is written to help you learn.We invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and more than 95% of our students get into their top-choice schools.

A Psalm of Storms and Silence

by Roseanne A. Brown

The highly anticipated second—and final—book in the immersive fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore that began with the New York Times bestselling A Song of Wraiths and Ruin, from author Roseanne A. Brown. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir. Karina lost everything after a violent coup left her without her kingdom or her throne. Now the most wanted person in Sonande, her only hope of reclaiming what is rightfully hers lies in a divine power hidden in the long-lost city of her ancestors. Meanwhile, the resurrection of Karina’s sister has spiraled the world into chaos, with disaster after disaster threatening the hard-won peace Malik has found as Farid’s apprentice. When they discover that Karina herself is the key to restoring balance, Malik must use his magic to lure her back to their side. But how do you regain the trust of someone you once tried to kill? As the fabric holding Sonande together begins to tear, Malik and Karina once again find themselves torn between their duties and their desires. And when the fate of everything hangs on a single, horrifying choice, they each must decide what they value most—a power that could transform the world, or a love that could transform their lives.

A Psalm for Lost Girls

by Katie Bayerl

I&’ll Give You the Sun meets True Detective in this brilliant YA debut about saints, sisters, and learning to let go.Tess da Costa is a saint—a hand-to-god, miracle-producing saint. At least that&’s what the people in her hometown of New Avon, Massachusetts, seem to believe. And when Tess suddenly and tragically passes away, her small city begins feverishly petitioning the Pope to make Tess&’s sainthood official. Tess&’s mother is ecstatic over the fervor, while her sister Callie, the one who knew Tess best, is disgusted—overcome with the feeling that her sister is being stolen from her all over again. The fervor for Tess&’s sainthood only grows when Ana Langone, a local girl who&’s been missing for six months, is found alive at the foot of one of Tess&’s shrines. It&’s the final straw for Callie. With the help of Tess&’s secret boyfriend Danny, Callie&’s determined to prove that Tess was something far more important than a saint; she was her sister, her best friend and a girl in love with a boy. But Callie&’s investigation uncovers much more than she bargained for—a hidden diary, old family secrets, and even the disturbing truth behind Ana&’s kidnapping. Told in alternating perspectives, A Psalm for Lost Girls is at once funny, creepy and soulful—an impressive debut from a rising literary star.

PS, I Love You: A Novel

by Cecelia Ahern

A wonderfully warm and heartfelt debut from a stunning new talent. Everyone needs a guardian angel! Some people wait their whole lives to find their soul mates. But not Holly and Gerry. Childhood sweethearts, they could finish each other's sentences and even when they fought, they laughed. No one could imagine Holly and Gerry without each other. Until the unthinkable happens.Gerry's death devastates Holly. But as her 30th birthday looms, Gerry comes back to her. He's left her a bundle of notes, one for each of the months after his death, gently guiding Holly into her new life without him, each note signed 'PS, I Love You'. As the notes are gradually opened, and as the year unfolds, Holly is both cheered up and challenged. The man who knows her better than anyone sets out to teach her that life goes on.With some help from her friends, and her noisy and loving family, Holly finds herself laughing, crying, singing, dancing--and being braver than ever before. Life is for living, she realises--but it always helps if there's an angel watching over you.

Proxy: An Avalon Novella

by Mindee Arnett

Proxy is an action-packed introduction to a world like nothing readers have seen before, and it sets a spark to the powder keg that will explode in Mindee Arnett's sci-fi thriller Avalon.If you need something stolen from any star system in the Confederation, you need look no further than the Shades. Jeth Seagrave and his band of teenage mercenaries have been making a name for themselves for being able to steal anything--and for disappearing before anyone is the wiser. Their latest job, a jewel heist on Grakkus, should be no different. But when Jeth's boss replaces a key member of his crew just before takeoff, and Jeth discovers a betrayal within his own ranks, he begins to suspect that not everyone is going to be coming back from his job alive.HarperTeen Impulse is a digital imprint focused on young adult short stories and novellas, with new releases the first Tuesday of each month.

A Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver (Yearling Book)

by E. L. Konigsburg

Eleanor of Acquitaine has been waiting in Heaven for a long time to be reunited with her second husband, Henry II of England. Finally, the day has come when Henry will be judged for admission--and while Eleanor waits, three people close to her during various times of her life join her, helping to distract her and providing a rich portrait of a remarkable woman in history.

Protocol: Orphans

by Michael Alan Nelson

Grabbed up by the United States government and thrown into training camps, orphans around the country have been raised to become America's next generation of super-spies. Now, as adults, they live among us, ready for "the family" to call them back into action. Collects the complete four-issue limited series

Protest Movements: Then and Now (America: 50 Years of Change)

by Eric Braun

Discusses the main concerns of the protest movements of the 1960s and how those have evolved since; what's changed for the better, what might be worse, and where do we go from here.

The Protectors (Night Fall ™)

by Val Karlsson

Luke's life has never been "normal." How could it be, with his mother holding séances and his half-crazy stepfather working as Bridgewater's mortician? But living in a funeral home never bothered Luke. That is, until the night of his mom's accident. Sounds of screaming now shatter Luke's dreams. And his stepfather is acting even stranger. When bodies in the funeral home start delivering messages to Luke, he is certain that he's going nuts. As he tries to solve his mother's death, Luke discovers a secret more horrifying than any nightmare.

The Protectors

by Kathiann M. Kowalski

It takes commitment to overcome interests that stand in the way of protecting the environment. Meet three people who weren't afraid to speak up to protect natural areas—and us.

Protected

by Claire Zorn

An inspiring and achingly honest story of a girl with the courage to endure, hope, and even heal in the face of unimaginable tragedy, perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen's Just Listen. I have three months left to call Katie my older sister. Then the gap will close and I will pass her. I will get older. But Katie will always be fifteen, eleven months and twenty-one days old. Hannah has survived high school by putting up walls. At first, they were meant to protect her from the relentless bullying that no one would defend her from, not even her popular older sister, Katie. Then Katie died, and, in a cruel twist of fate, Hannah's daily torment abruptly stopped. Now the walls try to shut it all out-the grief, the loneliness, and the harsh truth that Katie's death has somehow improved Hannah's life. Then something happens that Hannah couldn't have predicted-friendship comes knocking in the form of new student Josh Chamberlain. Hannah has never been so desperate for connection. But if this isn't for real, if it's just another joke, Hannah's not sure she can take it. Praise for Protected:"Zorn shows the devastating effects of bullying while affectingly tracing Hannah's spiritual journey, coming to terms with truths she doesn't want to face and learning how to trust. " —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review"Though the book tackles important issues, it reaches far beyond these flash points into a fully developed exploration of the aftermath of tragedy through strong characterization and genuine emotional appeal."-Kirkus, Starred Review

The Prospect (Travel Team)

by Jason Glaser

Nick Cosimo eats, breathes, and lives baseball. He's a place-hitting catcher with a cannon for an arm and a calculator for a brain. Thanks to his keen eye, Nick is able to pick apart his opponents, taking advantage of their weaknesses. His teammates and coaches rely on his good instincts between the white lines. But when Nick spots a scout in the stands, everything changes. Will Nick alter his game plan to impress the scout enough to get drafted? Or will Nick put the team before himself?

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