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Jupiter Rising
by Gary D. SchmidtWhen Jack's P.E. coach pairs him up with Jay Perkins for the cross-country team, neither of them is happy about it. Jack is grieving the loss of Joseph, his foster brother, and adjusting to his role as big brother to Jupiter, Joseph’s orphaned daughter. Dealing with Jay Perkins—who'd once ganged up with his buddies to jump Joseph in the locker room—is the last thing he wants to do.But then Jack realizes that Jay is grieving too—the loss of his cousin Maddie, Jupiter’s mom.As Jack's relationships with both Jay and Jupiter grow and his running improves, he starts to feel more like himself than he has since Joseph died. He's finding his stride . . . until Maddie’s parents, who have never shown interest in their granddaughter before, decide to claim Jupiter as their own, blocking Jack’s family from adopting her.And suddenly Jack’s past and present smash together, threatening to dissolve both his newfound confidence and his friendships.This poignant, powerful companion to Orbiting Jupiter is Gary D. Schmidt at his best. He is the author of the Printz Honor and Newbery Honor Book Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy; Okay for Now, a National Book Award finalist; and The Wednesday Wars, a Newbery Honor Book, among many acclaimed novels for young readers.
Just 16
by Jean Ure15 year old Sam is alway being teased for not having gone all the way with a girl. When he meets Priya they form a strong emotional bond, and after a time their relationship becomes physical. Then Priya becomes pregnant.
Just and Lasting Change: When Communities Own Their Futures
by Daniel C. Taylor Carl E. TaylorThe classic guide to transforming developing communities sustainably—and for the better.How can public health workers, policy experts, and medical professionals work with members of developing nations to promote social change in rapid, cost-effective, and locally appropriate ways? In Just and Lasting Change, Daniel C. and Carl E. Taylor present readers with an innovative, proven, and site-specific guide to helping communities thrive through growing their own change in partnership with experts, donors, and government.The Taylors built their decades-long careers by partnering with key thinkers to combat inequity, environmental degradation, and globalization. The SEED-SCALE model they describe enables people (wherever they might live) to transform their communities by analyzing their local context in relation to the global, taking appropriate actions based on their priorities and resources, and assessing what succeeding actions may be needed to continue making progress.Just and Lasting Change describes, step by step, how the SEED-SCALE model can be effectively implemented. Drawing from a variety of engaging personal experiences and case studies, this wide-ranging book describes early attempts to promote social development a century ago, as well as current efforts in South America, Africa, and Asia. It also reveals how community-based social change unfolded in America, spurred at different points by Abraham Lincoln's leadership style and the Green Bay Packers's ownership model, and presents readers with thematic global examples from the anti-smoking campaign, Green Revolution, Child Survival Revolution, and urban agriculture. The second edition of this pathbreaking handbook offers a hopeful description of how people have improved the quality of life in diverse communities around the world and is fully revised and updated with Five completely new chapters Thirteen years of scholarship and global evidence Contributions from leading international experts in community-based development and public health
Just Another Epic Love Poem
by Parisa AkhbariBest friendship blossoms into something more in this gorgeously written queer literary romance."The heartache and longing of witnessing a beloved character pine hopelessly over her best friend has never brought me this much unadulterated joy." –National Book Award Finalist Sonora Reyes, author of The Lesbiana&’s Guide to Catholic SchoolOver the past five years, Mitra Esfahani has known two constants: her best friend Bea Ortega and The Book—a dogeared moleskin she and Bea have been filling with the stanzas of an epic, never-ending poem since they were 13.For introverted Mitra, The Book is one of the few places she can open herself completely and where she gets to see all sides of brilliant and ebullient Bea. There, they can share everything—Mitra&’s complicated feelings about her absent mother, Bea&’s heartache over her most recent breakup—nothing too messy or complicated for The Book.Nothing except the one thing with the power to change their entire friendship: the fact that Mitra is helplessly in love with Bea.Told in lyrical, confessional prose and snippets of poetry Just Another Epic Love Poem takes readers on a journey that is equal parts joyful, heartbreaking, and funny as Mitra and Bea navigate the changing nature of I love you.
Just Another Girl (Point Ser.)
by Elizabeth EulbergYou resent her.You can't stand her.You might even hate her.But you don't know her at all.Hope knows there's only one thing coming between her and her longtime crush: his girlfriend, Parker. She has to sit on the sidelines and watch as the perfect girl gets the perfect boy . . . because that's how the universe works, even though it's so completely wrong. Parker doesn't feel perfect. She knows if everyone knew the truth about her, they'd never be able to get past it. So she keeps quiet. She focuses on making it through the day with her secret safe . . . even as this becomes harder and harder to do. And Hope isn't making it any easier. . . .In Just Another Girl, Elizabeth Eulberg astutely and affectingly shows us how battle lines get drawn between girls -- and how difficult it then becomes to see or understand the girl standing on the other side of the divide.You think you have an enemy.But she's just another girl.
Just Do This One Thing for Me
by Laura ZimmermannHilarious, heartbreaking, and sneaky suspenseful, Just Do This One Thing for Me is a timely novel about a rule-following daughter trying to hold her family together after her scammer mother disappears. <P><P> “Just do this one thing for me.” Drew's mother says it more often than good morning. Heidi Hill has been juggling shady side hustles for all of Drew’s seventeen years, and Drew knows that “one thing” really means all the necessary things her mother thinks are boring, including taking care of her fifteen-year-old sister and eight-year-old brother. In fact, Drew is the closest thing to a responsible adult they’ve ever known. When their mother disappears on the way to a New Year’s Eve concert in Mexico and her schemes start unraveling, Drew is faced with a choice: Follow the rules, do the responsible thing, and walk away--alone--from her mother's mess. Or hope the weather stays cold, keep the cons going, and just maybe hold her family together.
A Just Future: Getting from Diversity and Inclusion to Equity and Justice in Higher Education
by Nimisha BartonA Just Future addresses the precarious future of American higher education and diversity and inclusion initiatives along with it. From a global pandemic to a national reckoning with anti-Blackness, the 2020 historical conjuncture brutally revealed the impact of structural inequalities on historically marginalized communities and galvanized college students, diversity officers, and educators on a scale not seen since the 1960s. In so doing, it exposed the unfinished business of the civil rights era and the limits of diversity and inclusion reforms.The time has come to create a more just future for the most marginalized community members at higher education institutions. To do so, we must share a common understanding of where we have been, what went wrong, and how to get back on track. Barton draws on abolitionist frameworks of social change to provide a bold, comprehensive guide to abolitionism in education, not only for diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioners but also higher education leaders and faculty. As a result, A Just Future provides new values, tools, and mindsets to address—and redress—ongoing forms of oppression that thrive on college campuses.
Just Happy to Be Here
by Naomi KanakiaIn this YA standalone perfect for fans of Tobly McSmith and Meredith Russo, the first out trans girl at an all-girls school must choose between keeping her head down or blazing a trail.Tara just wants to be treated like any other girl at Ainsley Academy.That is, judged on her merits—not on her transness. But there’s no road map for being the first trans girl at an all-girls school. And when she tries to join the Sibyls, an old-fashioned Ainsley sisterhood complete with code names and special privileges, she’s thrust into the center of a larger argument about what girlhood means and whether the club should exist at all.Being the figurehead of a movement isn’t something Tara’s interested in. She’d rather read old speeches and hang out with the Sibyls who are on her side—especially Felicity, a new friend she thinks could turn into something more. Then the club’s sponsor, a famous alumna, attacks her in the media and turns the selection process into a spectacle.Tara’s always found comfort in the power of other peoples’ words. But when it comes time to fight for herself, will she be able to find her own voice?
Justice for Ourselves: Black Virginians Claim Their Freedom after Slavery (The American South Series)
by Brent Tarter John G. Deal Marianne E. JulienneA new look at the Black Virginians who defined and realized their freedom after the collapse of slavery &“Verily, the work does not end with the abolition of slavery,&” wrote Frederick Douglass in 1862, &“but only begins.&” The Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment altered a legal status; to make freedom a reality represented a different challenge altogether.Justice for Ourselves tells the stories of remarkable Black men and women in post–Civil War Virginia who persevered in the face of overwhelming barriers to seek their freedom and create a new world for themselves and future generations. Drawing on the life stories of individuals from all regions of the state—political leaders, teachers, ministers, journalists, and entrepreneurs—Justice for Ourselves recounts their quests to attain full American citizenship and economic independence before the onset of Jim Crow repression. Centering Black voices, this book includes tales of opportunities seized and opportunities lost and will reshape the narrative of Black history and the history of Virginia in the second half of the nineteenth century.
The Juvie Three
by Gordon KormanGecko Fosse drove the getaway car.Terence Florian ran with the worst gang in Chicago.Arjay Moran killed someone.All three boys are serving time in juvenile detention centers until they get a second chance at life in the form of Douglas Healy. A former juvenile delinquent himself, Healy is running an experimental halfway house in New York City where he wants to make a difference in the lives of kids like Gecko, Terence, and Arjay. Things are going well, until one night Healy is accidentally knocked unconscious while trying to break up a scuffle among the boys. Terrified of the consequences, they drop him off at a hospital and run away. But when Healy awakes, he has no memory of them or the halfway house. Afraid of being sent back to Juvie, the guys hatch a crazy scheme to continue on as if the group leader never left. They will go to school, do their community service, attend therapy, and act like model citizens until Healy's memory returns and he can resume his place with them. But life keeps getting in the way...like when Gecko finds romance. Or Arjay gets famous. Or Terence starts reverting to his old ways. If the boys are discovered, their second chance will be their last.
K. J. Lee's Essential Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery
by K. J. Lee Yvonne Chan John G. GoddardThe leading guide in otolaryngology - invaluable for board review or as a clinical refresher For more than four decades,K. J. Lee''s Essential Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery has been the premier national and international guide to otolaryngology. The eleventh edition of this classic reference has been thoroughly updated to bring you up to speed with today''s practice of otolaryngology. This concise, easy-to-follow book presents the latest clinical information to help you treat the wide range of conditions involving the head and neck or prep for board review. It is organized to allow for quick clinical recall and high yield review of the field''s must-know information.
Kabuki Democracy: The System vs. Barack Obama
by Eric AltermanIn this “agenda-setting” polemic, journalist and historian Eric Alterman explains what is really happening with the Obama presidency. While Obama’s many compromises have disappointed liberals, Alterman argues that these concessions are largely due to a political system that is rigged against progressive change. These structural impediments to democracy have made the keeping of Obama’s campaign promises all but impossible. Brilliantly blending incisive political analysis with a clear agenda for change,Kabuki Democracycuts through the clichés of conservative propaganda and lazy mainstream media analysis to demonstrate that genuine “change” will come to America only when people care enough to challenge the system.
Kagerou Daze, Vol. 4: The Missing Children
by Jin SiduA certain boy and girl meet on a certain endless summer day. They thought they were alone, misunderstood by everyone, but the powers they hold in their eyes lead them to a group that does understand them: the Mekakushi-dan. They're not alone anymore, but now they have a new mystery to solve: What is the phenomenon of the "kagerou daze," and who is the shadowy figure behind it?
Kaleidoscope
by Brian SelznickAn astounding new feat of storytelling from Brian Selznick, the award-winning creator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Wonderstruck.A ship. A garden. A library. A key. In Kaleidoscope, the incomparable Brian Selznick presents the story of two people bound to each other through time and space, memory and dreams. At the center of their relationship is a mystery about the nature of grief and love which will look different to each reader. Kaleidoscope is a feat of storytelling that illuminates how even the wildest tales can help us in the hardest times.
Kaplan GRE® Math Workbook (Ninth Edition)
by KaplanHundreds of realistic practice questions and exercises to prepare you for the Math portion of the GRE. Kaplan's Math Workbook for the GRE, 9th Edition, comprehensively addresses the math section of the GRE Revised General Test. This workbook is a highly effective way to prepare for the math section of the GRE Revised General Test. Kaplan's Math Workbook for the GRE, 9th Edition includes: * 6 full-length Quantitative Reasoning practice sets * Diagnostic tool for even more targeted Quantitative practice * Review of crucial math skills and concepts (including arithmetic, algebra, data interpretation, geometry, and probability) * Key strategies for all Quantitative Reasoning question types on the revised GRE Kaplan is dedicated to helping our students score higher. We guarantee that students will raise their scores-or get their money back.
Kaplan LSAT Workbook 2015
by KaplanKaplan's LSAT Workbook 2015 is the perfect companion to our best-selling LSAT Premier book or for students looking for more practice. Kaplan's LSAT Workbook 2015 with 1,000+ Real LSAT Questions features: OVER 1,000 NEWLY RELEASED QUESTIONS: Recently-released LSAT practice questions for the best in realistic practice. DETAILED EXPLANATIONS: Easy-to-read, comprehensive explanations for every question and every answer choice. FOUR MOST RECENT FULL-LENGTH EXAMS: Four of the most recent full-length exams allow for more realistic practice. Use in conjunction with Kaplan's free "LSAT Proctor Anywhere" app available for iOS devices. PRODUCED BY KAPLAN'S PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TEAM: The team behind Kaplan's world-leading LSAT prep courses has designed, developed and authored Kaplan's LSAT Workbook and Kaplan's LSAT Premier - the #1 best-selling comprehensive LSAT prep book on the market.
Kaplan MCAT 45: Advanced Prep For Advanced Students
by KaplanStudents need to have the most up to date materials and practice tests for their prep. Make sure that you're prepping with materials that reflect the changes to the MCAT that go live in January 2013! Intensive practice for each test section of the MCAT for the high-achieving student aiming for a score in the top percentile. Fewer than 40% of students who apply to medical school get accepted, and top medical schools routinely accept less than 10%. A student's MCAT score is one of the most important factors considered by the medical school admissions committee. Competitive students seeking admission to top medical schools need high MCAT scores, and therefore the most intensive MCAT practice available. Kaplan MCAT 45 features the toughest practice, strongest strategies, and the hardest questions on the MCAT. Kaplan MCAT 45 features: *The latest test information and strategies for the new MCAT. *The hardest practice sets for each MCAT subject. *Detailed answer explanations. * Focused guidelines for tackling each question type. * Time-saving study outlines for each subject . *Proven strategies for getting a high score.
Kaplan MCAT General Chemistry Review Notes
by KaplanKaplan's successful classroom MCAT test prep experience is now replicated in this new five-book set. Each book contains commentary and advice from top Kaplan instructors and provides students with tips, strategies, and test-taking practice, as well as hundreds of practice questions, an online MCAT, and full-color illustrations. This full-color guide features all-new, complete test-targeted general chemistry review for the MCAT, as well as expert commentary and instruction from a top Kaplan teacher. Kaplan MCAT General Chemistry provides more practice questions than any other guide (over 400 questions) along with three full-length chemistry practice sections. Also included are vibrant illustrations, charts, graphs, and diagrams from the pages of Scientific American.
Kaplan MCAT Organic Chemistry Review
by KaplanKaplan's successful classroom MCAT test prep experience is now replicated in this new five-book set. Each book contains commentary and advice from top Kaplan instructors and provides students with tips, strategies, and test-taking practice, as well as hundreds of practice questions, an online MCAT, and full-color illustrations. Kaplan MCAT Organic Chemistry features all-new, complete test-targeted organic chemistry review for the MCAT exam, along with expert commentary and instruction from a top Kaplan teacher. It features dozens more practice questions than the competition (over 300 in all) along with three full-length organic chemistry practice sections, and vibrant illustrations and art straight from the pages of Scientific American.
Kaplan MCAT Physics Review Notes
by KaplanKaplan's successful classroom MCAT test prep experience is now replicated in this new five-book set. Each book contains commentary and advice from top Kaplan instructors and provides students with tips, strategies, and test-taking practice, as well as hundreds of practice questions, access to 3 online MCAT exams, 15 Fast Fact videos with expert advice from a top-ranked MCAT teacher, and full-color illustrations. A full-color guide featuring all-new, complete test targeted physics review for the MCAT, "Kaplan MCAT Physics "includes over 500 practice questions (hundreds more than the competition) and three full-length practice sections. Expert commentary and instruction from a top Kaplan teacher includes tips, tricks, and test expertise. Vibrant illustrations, charts, and graphs from the pages of "Scientific American," make this guide a compelling source of MCAT prep.
Kaplan Mcat Premier 2011-2012
by KaplanEvery year medical school admissions get more competitive, making a high score on the MCAT an essential part of a candidate's application. At a time when fewer than 40 percent of students who apply get accepted to any school, while top institutions routinely accept fewer than 10 percent of all applicants, prospective students must stand out among the crowd. It's a fact that Kaplan gets more people into medical school than all other courses combined. Kaplan MCAT Premier 2011-2012 is created by the same team of MDs, PhDs, scientists, and test prep experts that brought students Kaplan's highly-regarded MCAT course. Kaplan MCAT Premier 2011-2012 features: 4 full-length MCAT practice tests Online access to video tutorials Kaplan-exclusive strategies Full-color illustrations, charts, and diagrams for the most-tested MCAT concepts, facts, and formulas Portable, full-color study guide Online syllabus that creates personalized study plans Online workshops From the creators of the #1 MCAT course, Kaplan MCAT Premier 2011-2012 is a pre-medical student's interactive guide to success on test day.
Kaplan MCAT Verbal Reasoning Review: Comprehensive Review, Practice, and Strategies
by KaplanFeatures all-new, complete test-targeted verbal reasoning strategy and essay writing review. It includes more practice questions than the competition- more than 200. Kaplan's unique five-step method for essay writing teaches students step by step how to write an effective essay in a short amount of time. Expert Kaplan teacher tips, a grammar review, and time-saving reading strategies are also included, along with six full-length practice sections and sample high level essays.
Karma for Beginners: Canceled ([not Part Of A Series] Ser.)
by Jessica Blank14-year old Tessa navigates adolescence, first love, and her damaged relationship with her mother, while living live on a New Age ashram in upstate New York. A hugely compelling and highly original coming-of-age story from the author of Almost Home.
Karna: The King of Anga
by Kevin MissalIron Age of India… around 900 B.C.E.Born in the arms of the Ganga, Vasu grew up in the raging province of Anga. His life shaped by a fate that failed to be just—neglected by his own, stripped of his birthright—he was raised to be lost in an abyss of desires and disappointment.Cursed by his guru, hurt by the only woman he loved, ostracised from society for being the son of a suta. With his only armour—hope—he ventured on an unforgettable journey. Alone.This is Vasu&’s tale of survival, of endurance, of abiding courage in the face of all adversities. And eventually, of blossoming into the greatest warrior of all time… KARNA.In an ultimate battle against his archenemy—the insidious, dishonourable and all-powerful, Jarasandha, for a title he knew he deserved. From a sutaputr to a leader of the people, this is a saga of betrayal, lost love, and glory.This is the story of the King of Anga.
The Kayla Chronicles
by Sherri WinstonKayla Dean, junior feminist and future journalist, is about the break the story of a lifetime. She is auditioning for the Lady Lions dance team to prove they discriminate against the not-so-well endowed. But when she makes the team, her best friend and fellow feminist, Rosalie, is not happy.Now a Lady Lion, Kayla is transformed from bushy-haired fashion victim to glammed-up dance diva. But does looking good and having fun mean turning her back on the cause? Can you be a strong woman and still wear really cute shoes? Soon Kayla is forced to challenge her views, coming to terms with who she is and what girl power really means.Narrated with sharp language and just the right amount of attitude, The Kayla Chronicles is the story of a girl's struggle for self-identity despite pressure from family, friends and her own conscience. Kayla's story is snappy, fun and inspiring, sure to appeal to anyone who's every questioned who they really are.