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Naked '76
by Kevin BrooksLondon, 1976: A summer of creation, destruction, and blistering heat. Lili Garcia stands at the edge of London's growing punk scene, playing bass with one of city's wildest bands. The group's success has only strained things between Lili and Curtis Ray, her cool, rebellious boyfriend and bandmate. Lili soon meets William Bonney—a guitarist from Northern Ireland. William is as reserved as Curtis Ray is loud, haunted by the life he left behind, but every bit as brilliant a musician. William's quiet confidence moves Lili to search for what she really wants. But the secrets of William's past could mean danger for both of them . . .
Nameless (Tales of Beauty and Madness #1)
by Lili St. CrowNew York Times bestselling author Lili St. Crow thrilled legions of fans with her dark paranormal series Strange Angels. Now she has crafted an evocative update of Snow White, set in a vividly imagined world and populated by unforgettable new characters. When Camille was six years old, she was discovered alone in the snow by Enrico Vultusino, godfather of the Seven--the powerful Families that rule magic-ridden New Haven. Papa Vultusino adopted the mute, scarred child, naming her after his dead wife and raising her in luxury on Haven Hill alongside his own son, Nico. Now Cami is turning sixteen. She's no longer mute, though she keeps her faded scars hidden under her school uniform, and though she opens up only to her two best friends, Ruby and Ellie, and to Nico, who has become more than a brother to her. But even though Cami is a pampered Vultusino heiress, she knows that she is not really Family. Unlike them, she is a mortal with a past that lies buried in trauma. And it's not until she meets the mysterious Tor, who reveals scars of his own, that Cami begins to uncover the secrets of her birth...to find out where she comes from and why her past is threatening her now.
The Namesake: A Novel
by Jhumpa LahiriJhumpa Lahiri's Interpreter of Maladies established this young writer as one the most brilliant of her generation. Her stories are one of the very few debut works -- and only a handful of collections -- to have won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Among the many other awards and honors it received were the New Yorker Debut of the Year award, the PEN/Hemingway Award, and the highest critical praise for its grace, acuity, and compassion in detailing lives transported from India to America. In The Namesake, Lahiri enriches the themes that made her collection an international bestseller: the immigrant experience, the clash of cultures, the conflicts of assimilation, and, most poignantly, the tangled ties between generations. Here again Lahiri displays her deft touch for the perfect detail -- the fleeting moment, the turn of phrase -- that opens whole worlds of emotion. The Namesake takes the Ganguli family from their tradition-bound life in Calcutta through their fraught transformation into Americans. On the heels of their arranged wedding, Ashoke and Ashima Ganguli settle together in Cambridge, Massachusetts. An engineer by training, Ashoke adapts far less warily than his wife, who resists all things American and pines for her family. When their son is born, the task of naming him betrays the vexed results of bringing old ways to the new world. Named for a Russian writer by his Indian parents in memory of a catastrophe years before, Gogol Ganguli knows only that he suffers the burden of his heritage as well as his odd, antic name. Lahiri brings great empathy to Gogol as he stumbles along the first-generation path, strewn with conflicting loyalties, comic detours, and wrenching love affairs. With penetrating insight, she reveals not only the defining power of the names and expectations bestowed upon us by our parents, but also the means by which we slowly, sometimes painfully, come to define ourselves. The New York Times has praised Lahiri as "a writer of uncommon elegance and poise." The Namesake is a fine-tuned, intimate, and deeply felt novel of identity.
Nancy and Nick: A Cooney Classic Romance
by Caroline B. CooneyAll Nancy ever wanted was a family—and a boyfriend; a century-old cookbook could bring her both in Caroline B. Cooney&’s classic tale of family, friendship, and romanceWhenever I see a good-looking boy I am impressed first and embarrassed second. . . . I start blushing as if I had written down a dozen wild fantasies about him in a diary and he had just read it . . .Sixteen-year-old Nancy Nearing lives with her mother in Virginia and daydreams about having a big family. One day, at a flea market, her mom finds a cookbook written in 1915. It turns out to be about several generations of Nearings. In the small North Carolina town of their ancestors, Nancy uncovers layer after layer of fascinating family history. But it&’s a heart-stoppingly handsome tour guide who catches her attention.Nick is a high school junior who lives with his father. Their single parents aren&’t all they have in common; Nick and Nancy spend hours exploring their mutual family genealogy. Suddenly, Nancy&’s life is full of relatives she never knew she had. But Nick is the one she really cares about—in fact, she might be falling in love. Can she get him to see her as more than a friend?
Nancy and Nick: A Cooney Classic Romance
by Caroline B. CooneyAll Nancy ever wanted was a family—and a boyfriend; a century-old cookbook could bring her both in Caroline B. Cooney&’s classic tale of family, friendship, and romanceWhenever I see a good-looking boy I am impressed first and embarrassed second. . . . I start blushing as if I had written down a dozen wild fantasies about him in a diary and he had just read it . . .Sixteen-year-old Nancy Nearing lives with her mother in Virginia and daydreams about having a big family. One day, at a flea market, her mom finds a cookbook written in 1915. It turns out to be about several generations of Nearings. In the small North Carolina town of their ancestors, Nancy uncovers layer after layer of fascinating family history. But it&’s a heart-stoppingly handsome tour guide who catches her attention.Nick is a high school junior who lives with his father. Their single parents aren&’t all they have in common; Nick and Nancy spend hours exploring their mutual family genealogy. Suddenly, Nancy&’s life is full of relatives she never knew she had. But Nick is the one she really cares about—in fact, she might be falling in love. Can she get him to see her as more than a friend?
The Nannies: Friends with Benefits
by Melody MayerPoor girls.Lydia is not used to working for her money. But having money? She's used to that--and lots of it. Now that she's in La-La Land, Lydia will do whatever it takes to maintain the L.A. lifestyle she was born to have. If it means she has to tell a few little lies to get there, well, a Hollywood girl's gotta do what a Hollywood girl's gotta do, right?Rich Boys.Being with Jonathan is playing with fuego. Everything about him spells trouble for Esme, from his trendy hybrid car to his expensive clothes to his so-called ex, Mackenzie. What's worse is it seems that he wants to keep Esme hidden away, a secret. Doesn't a guy who likes you want to show you off? Unless you're just being used.Richer Girls.Anyone who's anyone will be at Fab, the exclusive party that wraps up L.A.'s fashion week. That's why Platinum--neurotic music superstar and Kiley's new boss--is desperate to snag an invite. Kiley has the unlikely power to make it happen . . . or say good-bye to her California summer.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Nantucket Blue (Nantucket Blue)
by Leila HowlandFor Cricket Thompson, a summer like this one will change everything. A summer spent on Nantucket with her best friend, Jules Clayton, and the indomitable Clayton family. A summer when she'll make the almost unattainable Jay Logan hers. A summer to surpass all dreams. Some of this turns out to be true. Some of it doesn't. When Jules and her family suffer a devastating tragedy that forces the girls apart, Jules becomes a stranger whom Cricket wonders whether she ever really knew. And instead of lying on the beach working on her caramel-colored tan, Cricket is making beds and cleaning bathrooms to support herself in paradise for the summer. But it's the things Cricket hadn't counted on --most of all, falling hard for someone who should be completely off-limits. -- that turn her dreams into an exhilarating, bittersweet reality. A beautiful future is within her grasp, and Cricket must find the grace to embrace it. If she does, her life could be the perfect shade of Nantucket blue. "[Howland] evokes the Nantucket setting vividly . . . when it comes to indulgent beach reading, sometimes it's more fun to get pushed over by a wave than to stay safely on your towel." -- The New York Times "Readers should feel empowered by Cricket's efforts to grow up into a strong, honest, and emotionally intelligent young woman, even as they are enchanted by the romantic and exclusive island setting. This is a natural beach read, but will easily win Howland year-round fans, too." -Publishers Weekly, starred review "Sand, secrets, Nantucket Reds, and romance. A fresh, feel-good debut." -- Boston Globe "Utterly romantic and fun. I didn't want Nantucket Blue to end." -- New York Times best-selling author Jenny Han "Several elements in this novel make it a little more than just another summer romance. Cricket's struggle to define herself apart from Jules, her decision to follow her heart, and her realization that she can rise above her parents' divorce make this a story that many teens will find absorbing." --VOYA "It's going to be the perfect summer for Providence teenager Cricket Thompson. She'll live with her friend Jules' family in their Nantucket house and pursue Jay Logan, the boy of her dreams. But tragedy strikes Jules' life and everything changes, including their friendship. Cricket does end up on Nantucket, but living in the inn where she works long, hard hours. To her surprise, she falls in love with entirely the wrong person -- and learns how magical love can be. A rich satisfying novel for high school students (and older)." -- Providence Journal "Fans of Sarah Dessen will find much to like here, as the charm of this summery yarn lies in Cricket's open appeal. Readers will root for her as she falls down, takes her lumps, and moves forward to her final year in high school, always remembering what she learned under the Nantucket sun." -- Library Journal
Nantucket Red (Nantucket Blue)
by Leila HowlandCricket Thompson's lifetime of overachieving has paid off: she's headed to Brown University in the fall, with a spot on the lacrosse team and a scholarship that covers almost everything. Who knew living in the dorm cost money? An Ivy League education seems to mean living at home for the next four years. When Cricket is offered the chance to earn enough cash to afford a real college experience, she heads back to Nantucket for the summer. But the faraway island challenges Cricket in ways she hadn't anticipated. It's hard to focus on earning money for next year, when she finds her world opening up in entirely new ways???to art, to travel, and, most unexpectedly, to a future completely different from the one she has been working toward her whole life. A friendship blossoms with Ben, the gorgeous surfer and bartender who encourages Cricket to be free, even as she smarts at the pain of seeing Zack, her first love, falling for her worst enemy. But one night, when Cricket finally lets herself break all her own rules, she realizes she may have ruined her carefully constructed future with one impulsive decision. Cricket must dig deep to fight for her future, discovering that success isn't just about reaching goals, but also about listening to what she's been trying to ignore???her own heart.
Nantucket Summer [Nantucket Blue and Nantucket Red bind-up] (Nantucket Blue)
by Leila HowlandFollow the exploits of Cricket Thompson as she explores the alluring island of Nantucket and faces the unexpected in this collection of Leila Howland's first two novels. Nantucket BlueFor Cricket, a summer on Nantucket with her best friend Jules is a life-changing dream come true. That is, until Jules and her family suffer a devastating tragedy, and Jules becomes a stranger. And instead of lying on the beach working on her tan, Cricket is making beds and cleaning bathrooms to support herself in paradise. But it's the things she hadn't counted on-most of all, falling hard for someone who should be completely off-limits-that turn her dreams into an exhilarating, bittersweet reality.Nantucket RedCricket is headed to Brown University in the fall, but to help pay for her living expenses, she returns to work on Nantucket for the summer, where she finds challenges she hadn't anticipated. As her world opens up in new ways, Cricket questions the future she's been working toward her whole life. With the pull of a love triangle complicating everything, she'll have to learn that success isn't just about reaching goals, but also about listening to what she's been trying to ignore-her own heart.Praise for Nantucket Blue "[Howland] evokes the Nantucket setting vividly . . . when it comes to indulgent beach reading, sometimes it's more fun to get pushed over by a wave than to stay safely on your towel." -The New York Times"Sand, secrets, Nantucket Reds, and romance. A fresh, feel-good debut." -The Boston Globe*"Readers should feel empowered by Cricket's efforts to grow up into a strong, honest, and emotionally intelligent young woman, even as they are enchanted by the romantic and exclusive island setting. This is a natural beach read, but will easily win Howland year-round fans, too." -Publishers Weekly, starred review"Fans of Sarah Dessen will find much to like here, as the charm of this summery yarn lies in Cricket's open appeal." -Library Journal "[Cricket's] story is told in a way that is both engaging and alluring. Definitely a standout novel in its genre." -School Library JournalPraise for Nantucket Red"Enjoyable and introspective, this is more than just a summer beach read." -Kirkus Reviews"In this novel about finding oneself and following your heart, Howland creates a character that readers will be cheering for from beginning to end." -VOYA "Nantucket Red is an engaging continuation of Cricket's story, and its pace is perfect for a long weekend or beach read." -School Library Journal
Naomi
by Berniece RabeThe fortune-teller had said that Naomi would die before her fourteenth birthday, and the fortune-teller had a habit of being right. Was there any way for Naomi to avoid her fate? She tried, Lord knows. She had her mother to tell her to peel the potatoes thin, to work hard, to waste nothing-- for that would win her a husband, and getting married was the only future a girl could hope for. Naomi took pains with her peeling. She tried working hard and making herself marriageable. She even hitched up the nervous new horse for her brother Abe. Maybe that way God would notice her and extend her time on earth. But nothing turned out the way she planned, and that birthday loomed closer and closer. In the end it was visiting nurse Sarah Mitchell who showed Naomi that there was more to life than just avoiding fate, that there were more services for women to perform than just making thin potato peels. In this realistic novel of a Missouri farm in the 1930's, author Berniece Rabe brings to life a family of real people facing real problems and introduces us to original thinker Naomi Bradley, who blunders her way toward a fateful birthday. And beyond?
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave (First Avenue Classics ™)
by Frederick DouglassIn 1817 or 1818, Frederick Douglass was born into slavery on a plantation in Maryland. As a young boy, he served in a household, but as he grew older, he faced increasingly brutal conditions and cruel owners. After many years, he escaped to freedom in New York City and began to publicly denounce slavery through writings and speeches. This unabridged version of Douglass's powerful autobiography, first published in 1845, provides an honest, firsthand account of the horrors of slavery in the United States.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: The Classic African American Autobiography By Frederick Douglass (Classic Bks.)
by Frederick DouglassFamilies trapped in poverty and systemic injustices. Children denied civil rights because of race. A nation with immense potential for freedom spiraling into prejudice, violence, and hate. The country Frederick Douglass knew over one-hundred years ago is strikingly similar to the one we live in today. The truth, lessons, and hope he offered during his remarkable lifetime not only helped shape Abraham Lincoln&’s presidency and the American Civil Rights movement, they can guide and inspire us in our own cultural moment. Born into slavery in 1818, Douglass escaped to New York City at the age of twenty, determined to tell his story and fight for the rights of all men and women to be free. His first autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, remains one of the most influential books of modern times, as captivating and stirring now as it was when it was first published in 1845. This new edition of Douglass&’s world-changing work includes intimate reflections from modern-day leaders, a foreword and photograph section from Douglass&’s direct descendants, and a timeline beginning in 1619 with an emphasis on Douglass&’s life and family. Whether you are interested in the history of the abolitionist movement and the Civil War, committed to the cause of abolishing modern-day slavery, or need renewed vigor to fight for human rights today, this timeless book will equip and inspire you to follow your passions, knowing that even against all odds, one person can change the world.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
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Nate Plus One
by Kevin van WhyeBoy plus boy. Two weeks in Johannesburg. A summer of music, adventure, self-discovery . . . and definitely not love. What could go wrong? Nate needs a date to his cousin&’s wedding. Jai is Nate&’s best friend and secret crush. Could Jai be Nate&’s plus-one—and only?Nate Hargraves is a behind-the-scenes kind of guy. That&’s why he dreams of being a songwriter instead of a singer. But things change the summer after junior year as Nate gets ready to fly to South Africa for his cousin&’s lavish destination wedding. The trip is bound to be epic. Except—Nate just found out that his ex-boyfriend will be at the reception. Ugh. He does not want to face this one solo. Jai Patel, Nate&’s best friend (and secret crush), has his own problems. The lead singer of Jai&’s band, Infinite Sorrow, quit weeks before a contest that promised to be their big break. But Nate rocks Jai&’s world when he agrees to sing with the band. Even though Nate&’s not one for the spotlight, he knows this is the kind of stuff you do for . . . friends. In return, Jai volunteers to be Nate&’s travel buddy around South Africa, a buffer against his ex, and his plus-one at the wedding. Maybe this summer will be epic after all. Now that Nate&’s crush is on board, will love crash the party? Fall in love with this joyful, swoon-worthy rom-com by the author of Date Me, Bryson Keller.
Nathaniel Wolfe and the Bodysnatchers
by Brian KeaneyThe dead cannot rest in peace. Bodysnatchers are plundering the graveyard and stirring up more than they bargained for. It's a job for a ghost hunter! But first Nathaniel Wolfe must take a terrifying journey to the Other Side and put right a terrible wrong...
National 4 & 5: Religious And Philosophical Questions: 2nd Ed Epub
by Joe Walker Kate JenkinsThis second edition ensures that the content of this leading textbook is fully up to date with arrangements for the Religious and Philosophical Questions section of the National 5 RMPS course.- Designed to help learners to develop the required knowledge and skills- Provides examples of assessment tasks to support learners as they prepare to tackle the final exam- Includes a range of stimulating prompts and classroom activities
National 4 & 5 English: Second Edition Epub
by Jane CooperThis new edition of the National 4 & 5 English textbook is fully up to date for National 4 and 5 courses, including the latest updates to National 5. It recognises the removal of Purpose and Audience from both courses, and includes new material for Reading for Understanding, Analysis, and Evaluation at National 5, and for the National 5 Spoken Language Assessment.Throughout the book, the necessary skills or areas of knowledge are introduced gradually, tested with brief activities, demonstrated again, and then reinforced with end-of-chapter activities and questions that mirror SQA examination papers.Ensure your students are prepared for every aspect of their assessment with fully comprehensive coverage of the new syllabus requirements:- updated to support the new course specification and address all skills covered in the SQA examinations- reflects changes in the set text list- provides thorough exam preparation, with Practice Exercises, and associated answers and mark schemes- includes a new focused revision tips section- written by a highly experienced and respected author- provides an engaging and practical pathway through the syllabus- organised to make it easy to plan, manage and monitor student progress.
National 4 & 5 Geography: Human Environments: Second Edition Epub
by Susan Clarke Calvin ClarkeExam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: GeographyFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: Summer 2018This second edition now includes N5 examination-style questions, together with detailed advice on answering them, as well as exemplar answers, included for every topic.- Comprehensive coverage of the Human Environment elements in National 4 and 5 Geography- End-of-chapter questions for each topic at N4 and N5 levels
National 4 & 5 Geography: Physical Environments: Second Edition Epub
by Susan Clarke Calvin ClarkeThis second edition now includes N5 examination-style questions, together with detailed advice on answering them, as well as exemplar answers. These are included for every topic and represent a significant addition to each title.
National 4 & 5 Geography: Global Issues: Second Edition Epub
by Susan Clarke Calvin ClarkeExam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: GeographyFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: Summer 2018This second edition now includes N5 examination-style questions, together with detailed advice on answering them, as well as exemplar answer, included for every topic.- Now includes the Natural Regions topic - Covers Climate Change, Health and Environmental Hazards- Natural Regions topic takes the place of Trade and Globalisation
National 4 & 5 History: Free At Last? Civil Rights Usa 1918-68 Epub
by John KerrExam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: Summer 2018The recent changes in assessment for National 5 History have been fully incorporated in this new edition, as have changes in subject content which affect some but not all areas of the course. New marking rules systems and mark allocations have been fully recognised, and much fuller help and guidance has been provided in the assessment sections at the end of each chapter. This book:- Presents comprehensive coverage of the main areas of mandatory content- Provides guidance on assignment writing and assessment procedures for exam practice- Explains newly-introduced concepts and words with glossary boxes throughout the text- Offers suggestions are offered for further topic exploration beyond the textbook
National 4 & 5 History: Hitler And Nazi Germany 1919-39: 2nd Ed Epub
by John KerrExam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: Summer 2018The recent changes in assessment for National 5 History have been fully incorporated in this new edition, as have changes in subject content which affect some but not all areas of the course. New marking rules systems and mark allocations have been fully recognised, and much fuller help and guidance has been provided in the assessment sections at the end of each chapter. This book:- Presents comprehensive coverage of the main areas of mandatory content- Provides guidance on assignment writing and assessment procedures for exam practice- Explains newly-introduced concepts and words with glossary boxes throughout the text- Offers suggestions are offered for further topic exploration beyond the textbook
National 4 & 5 History: Changing Britain 1760-1914: Second Edition
by John KerrThe recent changes in assessment for National 5 History have been fully incorporated in this new edition, as have changes in subject content which affect some but not all areas of the course. New marking rules systems and mark allocations have been fully recognised, and much fuller help and guidance has been provided in the assessment sections at the end of each chapter. This book:- Presents comprehensive coverage of the main areas of mandatory content- Provides guidance on assignment writing and assessment procedures for exam practice- Explains newly-introduced concepts and words with glossary boxes throughout the text- Offers suggestions are offered for further topic exploration beyond the textbook
National 4 & 5 History: The Atlantic Slave Trade 1770-1807: 2nd Ed Epub
by Jerry TealeExam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: Summer 2018The recent changes in assessment for National 5 History have been fully incorporated in this new edition, as have changes in subject content which affect some but not all areas of the course. New marking rules systems and mark allocations have been fully recognised, and much fuller help and guidance has been provided in the assessment sections at the end of each chapter. This book:- Presents comprehensive coverage of the main areas of mandatory content- Provides guidance on assignment writing and assessment procedures for exam practice- Explains newly-introduced concepts and words with glossary boxes throughout the text- Offers suggestions are offered for further topic exploration beyond the textbook
National 4 & 5 History: The Making of Modern Britain 1880-1951
by Claire WoodExam Board: SQALevel: National 4 & 5Subject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2013First Exam: June 2014The only textbook to support study of the National 4&5 History topic The Making of Modern Britain 1880-1951The National 4 & 5 History series from Hodder Gibson supports the most popular topics offered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority. Like all titles in the series, The Making of Modern Britain 1880-1951 provides:- a brief synopsis of each topic- comprehensive coverage of the four main areas of mandatory content- guidance on assignment writing and assessment procedures for exam practice- glossary boxes with explanations of newly-intrpoduced concepts and keywords.