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Responding to Literature: World Literature
by Mary Hynes-Berry Basia C. Miller Susan D. Schaffrath Rebecca Hankin Ted Johnson Ursula McpikeResponding to Literature is a series for the way you really read, the way you really think, the way you really write. As you use this book in the series, you will learn new ways of exploring literature, and you will discover personal meanings in works that are part of your literary heritage.
Responding to Problem Behavior in Schools, Third Edition: The Check-In, Check-Out Intervention (The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series)
by Leanne S. Hawken Deanne A. Crone Kaitlin Bundock Robert H. HornerNow revised and expanded with the latest research and adaptations for additional target behaviors, this is the gold-standard guide to Check-In, Check-Out (CICO), the most widely implemented Tier 2 behavior intervention. CICO is designed for the approximately 10–15% of students who fail to meet schoolwide behavioral expectations but who do not require intensive, individualized supports. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes step-by-step procedures and reproducible tools for planning and implementation. At the companion website, purchasers can download and print the reproducible tools and can access online-only training materials, sample daily progress reports, and an Excel database for managing daily data. (Second edition subtitle: The Behavior Education Program.) New to This Edition *Chapters on CICO in alternative educational settings and for students with internalizing behavior problems. *Content on using CICO for attendance issues, academic and organizational skills, and recess behavior problems. *Chapter on layering additional targeted interventions onto CICO. *Chapter with specific recommendations for training and coaching school teams. *Expanded chapters on frequently asked questions, implementation in high school, and culturally responsive practices. *Supplemental online-only training and data management tools. *Updated throughout with current data and evidence-based procedures. See also Dr. Hawken's training DVD, Check-In, Check-Out, Second Edition: A Tier 2 Intervention for Students at Risk. Also available: the authors' work on intensive interventions for severe problem behavior, Building Positive Behavior Support Systems in Schools, Second Edition: Functional Behavioral Assessment. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.
Responsible (Orca Soundings)
by Darlene RyanKevin Frasier is in a new high school—his fourth in the last year. He is trying to get along and not cause any waves. When he falls in with Nick and his friends, Frasier ends up going along as the group bullies and threatens their way through the school. When Nick starts tormenting Erin—and she stands up to him—the harassment escalates until Kevin is forced to make a difficult decision and risk everything.
Rest Easy
by Warona JolombaWords have the power to heal"We're not friends. We're just volunteer partners.Once our shift is over, we don't know each other.""I hate you sometimes.""What about the rest of the time?"" . . . the opposite, I guess."Heartsick from the death of his mother and heartsore from breaking up with his girlfriend, Dee Warrington is barely getting by. Eccentric with mad style, Naya’s had straight As since the seventh grade, and when she makes a pinky promise, she means it.Both find themselves at Salvation Hill Nursing Home, volunteering during their summer break. There they meet Marie Delden—a former aspiring poet with a mysterious backstory. As Dee and Naya read through Marie’s poems, they begin to unravel Marie’s past . . . and discover their own future.Inspired by a true story, Warona Jolomba shares a tale of love and loss, and a bond that forms in the unlikeliest of places.
The Rest of Us Just Live Here
by Patrick Ness<p>A new YA novel from novelist Patrick Ness, author of the Carnegie Medal- and Kate Greenaway Medal-winning <i>A Monster Calls</i> and the critically acclaimed <i>Chaos Walking</i> trilogy, <i>The Rest of Us Just Live Here</i> is a bold and irreverent novel that powerfully reminds us that there are many different types of remarkable. <p>What if you aren't the Chosen One? The one who's supposed to fight the zombies, or the soul-eating ghosts, or whatever the heck this new thing is, with the blue lights and the death? What if you're like Mikey? Who just wants to graduate and go to prom and maybe finally work up the courage to ask Henna out before someone goes and blows up the high school. Again. Because sometimes there are problems bigger than this week's end of the world, and sometimes you just have to find the extraordinary in your ordinary life. Even if your best friend is worshiped by mountain lions.</p>
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy #2)
by Douglas Adams"DOUGLAS ADAMS IS A TERRIFIC SATIRIST."--The Washington Post Book WorldFacing annihilation at the hands of the warlike Vogons is a curious time to have a craving for tea. It could only happen to the cosmically displaced Arthur Dent and his curious comrades in arms as they hurtle across space powered by pure improbability--and desperately in search of a place to eat.Among Arthur's motley shipmates are Ford Prefect, a longtime friend and expert contributor to the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy; Zaphod Beeblebrox, the three-armed, two-headed ex-president of the galaxy; Tricia McMillan, a fellow Earth refugee who's gone native (her name is Trillian now); and Marvin, the moody android who suffers nothing and no one very gladly. Their destination? The ultimate hot spot for an evening of apocalyptic entertainment and fine dining, where the food (literally) speaks for itself.Will they make it? The answer: hard to say. But bear in mind that the Hitchhiker's Guide deleted the term "Future Perfect" from its pages, since it was discovered not to be!
Restless
by Garry DisherA chilling series of stories of flight and fear. It?s a great feeling, breaking away from home, school and the restrictions of your childhood years, testing yourself in the world at last. First flight, first love, first job, first holiday alone, first place to call your own. You feel as if anything could happen, and you?re prepared for it. You?re no longer restless, but flying free. But there?s a final test if you can survive it. This collection offers six chilling stories of suspense and the supernatural from one of Australia's leading Young Adult writers.
Restless Hearts (Katy Keene, Novel #1)
by Stephanie Kate StrohmAn original prequel novel based on the hit CW show Katy Keene!Before Katy, Jorge, Pepper, and Josie were best friends, they were just four teenagers following their dreams. Katy Keene is struggling to get by after her mom's death. That is, until she gets a call from her old friend Veronica Lodge with the opportunity of a lifetime. Uptown, Jorge Lopez is trying to break into Broadway. There's an open call coming up that could make his dreams a reality-but landing the role might mean pretending he's someone else.According to the tabloids, Pepper Smith is one of the most notorious socialites in the city. Good thing they don't know the truth about her past.And Josie McCoy left Riverdale to tour the country and pursue her dreams. But if she wants to become a star, it might be time for a change. . .Told from alternating points of view, this Katy Keene prequel novel is an original story not seen on the show!
Restore Me (Shatter Me #4)
by Tahereh MafiThe girl with the power to kill with a single touch now has the world in the palm of her hand.Juliette and Warner’s story continues in the electrifying fourth installment of Tahereh Mafi’s New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series.Juliette Ferrars thought she’d won. She took over Sector 45, was named the new Supreme Commander of North America, and now has Warner by her side. But when tragedy strikes, she must confront the darkness that dwells both around and inside her. Who will she become in the face of adversity? Will she be able to control the power she wields, and use it for good?
Restoring Prairie, Woods, and Pond: How a Small Trail Can Make a Big Difference (Books for a Better Earth)
by Laurie LawlorA small town with few resources comes together to restore nature and create a valuable resource for the entire community in this inspiring middle grade nonfiction book.Restoring Prairie, Woods, and Pond is about activism at the community level—and tells how a small village transformed a city-owned dumping ground into a nature trail with three distinct ecosystems that runs from an elementary school to a public library and community center. Filled with beautiful photos the book will explain how this trail became a valuable outdoor classroom during covid, a STEM teaching center, a respite for people young and old, and a place for community engagement.Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.
Restrict: A Poetic Narrative
by Sol RiveraA powerful work of poetic narrative fiction, Restrict is the raw yet resonant story of a teenage girl's coming of age in a world that cares more about her weight than her mental health.Told from the perspective of a young woman who has abandoned her own name to distance herself from the emotional trauma of growing up, Little Girl&’s story is a modern examination of eating disorders, body image, puberty, and self-worth. And as the pressure to diet starts to become too much, the question faced by Little Girl is this: how can she ever experience self-love in a world focused solely on her appearance?Created by teenage author Sol Rivera, Restrict is her powerful and cathartic tale of a struggle shared amongst teenagers. This poetry collection serves as a light on the journey of self-discovery… something which too many have been denied.
Resurrection (Wicked #5)
by Nancy Holder Debbie ViguiéWho is Alex Carruthers? That is the question Wicked fans have been asking for nearly six years. Spellbound, the fourth and seemingly final book in the Wicked series, originally published in 2003, left readers on the edge of their seats with a classic cliffhanger ending. But now, as new fans of the bind-up editions of the series begin to ask the same question, the true and final conclusion to the Wicked series will emerge. And all their questions will be answered in this heart-stopping, magical adventure about witches, destiny, and the beyond.
Resurrection: What Is Art? The Christian Teaching (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels)
by Leo TolstoyTolstoy's novel of spiritual regeneration recounts the sins of a young Russian nobleman and his attempts in later life to redress those transgressions. A panoramic view of Russian social life at the end of the 19th century, Resurrection pointedly articulates the author's contempt for the social injustices of the world in which he lived.
Resurrection Men
by T. K. WelshWelsh, author of The Unresolved, spins an intricate and chilling story of greed, malevolence, and redemption based on the body-snatcher trials that were held in London in 1831. [From the inside book flap:] "The body-matchers, they have come, And made a snatch at me, It's very hard them kind of men Won't let a baby be! London, 1830s, twelve-year-old Victor, an orphan, knows from experience that life is dangerous, and death by disease or accident is common. But to Mr. Tipple and Mr. Biggs, these streets--teeming with the poor and forgotten--are a paradise. They know that a child, once dead, is a commodity, and they are growing impatient.... In this tumultuous dark underworld, where a "fresh subject" can fetch as much as nine guineas--the yearly salary of a workingman--Victor must risk his life to uncover the identity of the ghoulish murderer who is at the very heart of London's furtive trade in human corpses." This is a gripping adventure story, based on fact of Victor, an orphan boy's desperate struggle to survive among the impoverished in the 1830's when children were kidnapped and used, both alive and dead for experimentation. Victor First as a cabin boy, then as a begging cripple, overcomes poverty. Contains graphic violence.
Retailing and E-tailing
by Mickey Kosloski Sharon R. DavisRetailing and E-tailing integrates the four Ps of marketing into the operations of retail and e-tail businesses. Retail-specific topics in the areas of business operations, merchandising, customer service, and selling are presented. The differences between traditional retail operations and e-tailing are also explored. College and career readiness activities covering writing, speaking, and listening are addressed. Career Ready Practices are also included.
Retold American Classics
by Perfection LearningThe anthology of classic American short stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Man Without a Country," The Lottery," "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," and others.
The Retribution of Mara Dyer: The Unbecoming Of Mara Dyer; The Evolution Of Mara Dyer; The Retribution Of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer Trilogy #Vol. 3)
by Michelle HodkinIt had to end sometime, but Mara Dyer had no idea it would end like this. She wants to believe there's more to the lies she's been told and she doesn't stop to think about where her quest for the truth might lead.She never had to imagine how far she would go for vengeance, but with loyalties betrayed, guilt and innocence tangle, and fate and chance collide in this shocking conclusion to Mara Dyer's story. Retribution has arrived.
The Retribution of Mara Dyer: The Unbecoming Of Mara Dyer; The Evolution Of Mara Dyer; The Retribution Of Mara Dyer (The Mara Dyer Trilogy #3)
by Michelle HodkinIt had to end sometime, but Mara had no idea it would end like this. Experience the mind-blowing conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Mara Dyer trilogy.Mara Dyer wants to believe there's more to the lies she’s been told. There is. She doesn’t stop to think about where her quest for the truth might lead. She should. She never had to imagine how far she would go for vengeance. She will now. Loyalties are betrayed, guilt and innocence tangle, and fate and chance collide in this shocking conclusion to Mara Dyer’s story. Retribution has arrived.
Retribution Rails
by Erin BowmanREDEMPTION IS NEVER FREE When Reece Murphy is forcibly dragged into the Rose Riders gang because of a mysterious gold coin in his possession, he vows to find the man who gave him the piece and turn him over to the gang in exchange for freedom. Never does he expect a lead to come from an aspiring female journalist. But when Reece's path crosses with Charlotte Vaughn after a botched train robbery and she mentions a promising rumor about a gunslinger from Prescott, it becomes apparent that she will be his ticket to freedom—or a noose. As the two manipulate each other for their own ends, past secrets are unearthed, reviving a decade-old quest for revenge that may be impossible to settle. In this thrilling companion to Vengeance Road, dangerous alliances are formed, old friends meet new enemies, and the West is wilder than ever.
Retrieving the American Past
by David McdanielA reader of documents and articles about American history from the voyages of Christopher Columbus to the present day.
Retro
by Jarrod Shusterman Sofía LapuenteWhat starts off as a lighthearted competition to live without modern technology for a year turns into a fight for survival in this unputdownable young adult thriller by New York Times bestselling author Jarrod Shusterman and debut author Sofía Lapuente.It was never meant to happen this way. Things were never supposed to get this out of hand. After a cyberbullying incident at her school goes viral, Luna Iglesias finds herself at the heart of a brewing controversy. When the social media company Limbo—who are also implicated in the scandal—sweeps in with an offer that sounds like an opportunity to turn over a new leaf and receive a scholarship to the college of her dreams, she&’s happy to jump on the new trend. It&’s called the Retro Challenge, where contestants live without modern technology, wear vintage clothes, party as if the future weren&’t already written, and fall in love as if they were living in a movie. At first, the challenge is fun. But then things get dangerous. Kids start disappearing, including Luna&’s friends. There are voices in the woods. Bloodred markings on the trees. And Luna increasingly begins to wonder if all these strange happenings are connected with the Retro Challenge. Secrets. Lies. Betrayal. The weight of her family on her shoulders. There&’s so much on the line for Luna, not to mention she&’s falling in love with the last guy she expected. Unless she can figure out the truth behind who&’s sabotaging the challenge, the next person to disappear may be Luna herself.
The Return of Sal Caputo
by Timothy TocherAfter Lou's dad gets drafted to fight in World War II, father and son write many letters to each other—mainly about their favorite sport, baseball. Lou worries when those letters suddenly stop coming.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes: A Collection of Thirteen Holmes Adventures (First Avenue Classics ™)
by Sir Arthur DoyleAfter surviving a nearly fatal encounter with his nemesis Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes returns to 221B Baker Street. Spanning thirteen thrilling adventures, Sherlock Holmes and his friend John Watson reunite to solve mysteries and fight crime in foggy England, confronting corrupt criminals and deciphering clues. With the duo back at work, they must stop a suspicious man with a bicycle from stalking a woman, locate a missing ten-year-old boy, find the culprit who keeps defacing Napoleon statues in London, and recover a stolen top-secret political document. Although Sherlock is an expert sleuth, will he solve the mysteries in time before murderers take revenge and criminals roam free? This is an unabridged version of Scottish author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's short story collection, which was first published in 1905.
The Return of Tarzan (TARZAN #2)
by Edgar Rice BurroughsTarzan had renounced his right to the woman he loved, and civilisation held no pleasure for him. After a brief and harrowing period among men, he turned back to the African jungle where he had grown to manhood. It was there he first heard of Opar, the city of gold, left over from fabled Atlantis. It was a city of hideous men - and of beautiful, savage women, over whom reigned La, high priestess of the Flaming God. Its altars were stained with the blood of many sacrifices. Unheeding of the dangers, Tarzan led a band of savage warriors toward the ancient crypts and the more ancient evil of Opar.
Return of the Evil Twin (Sweet Valley High Magna Edition #4)
by Francine Pascal Kate WilliamLast Christmas, Margo, a girl who looked exactly like the Wakefield twins, tried to take the twins' place in the Wakefield household. Now her twin, Nora, has come to take revenge on the Wakefields for Margo's death.