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Luckily for humanity, scientist Marie Curie applied her brilliant mind and indomitable spirit to expanding the frontiers of science, but what if she had instead drifted toward the darkness?
At the cusp of between child- and adulthood, at the crossroads between science and superstition, a teen Marie Curie faces the factual and the fantastic in this fabulous collection of stories that inspire, delight, and ask the question: What if she had used her...
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Surf's up for Suki and her gang!Suki and friends are all about catching a wave and chillin' at the beach. But everyone's got their own problems to deal with--a serious lack of funds, a new young stepmom, M.I.A. parents, and even the possibility of an arranged marriage! New crushes and a mysterious stranger are waiting just behind the next wave.
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Nadie es eterno es una novela densa que aborda uno de los problemas fundamentales de nuestra sociedad colombiana y, en alguna medida, latinoamericana de las últimas décadas. En este texto de estudio, que se publica ahora, confluyen varias realidades: Óscar Osorio, experto en el trato de la violencia en la narrativa colombiana y narrador a su vez de esta misma violencia, se enfrenta a la novela de Alejandro José López, en la cual este se adentra...
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An anthology of twelve original short stories by top authors exploring real issues for real teens.
Through prose and comics alike, these heart-pounding short stories for young adults ask hard questions about a range of topics from sexuality and addiction to violence and immigration. Here is the perfect tool for starting tough discussions or simply as an introduction to realistic literary fiction. In turns funny, thought-provoking, and heartbreaking,...
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Anita Silvey asked this question to more than one hundred of our most respected and admired leaders in society, and she learned about the books that shaped financiers, actors, singers, athletes, activists, artists, comic book creators, novelists, illustrators, teachers...
The lessons they recall are inspiring, instructive, and illuminating. And, the books they remember resonate as influential reading choices for families.
6) Crowns
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Authors Brittany Eden and Brigitte Cromey have collaborated as co-editors to bring you Crowns, a royal-themed anthology, which features a fantasy romance novella by Brigitte Cromey and a curated collection of short stories, flash fiction, poetry, photography, and art.
7) Tide & Scale
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Tide & Scale is a thrilling anthology meant to awaken the explorer in all of us. These stories are filled with pirates and mermaids on journeys from the depths of the sea to the far reaches of space. For all intrepid adventurers who wish to brave the dangerous waters, we bid you welcome into the deep blue.
Beware: sirens lurk here...but so does hope.
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In "Personal Journals of Dakota Frandsen: Specialist of the Strange," author Hailey Green provides readers with a compelling glimpse into the complex life of Dakota Frandsen. Green delves into Frandsen's personal journals, unraveling the emotional turmoil of a man whose existence is intricately woven between multiple worlds. As she reads through the journals, Green becomes increasingly overwhelmed by the depth of Frandsen's experiences and the challenges...
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When everyone else goes to bed, the ones who stay up feel like they're the only people in the world. As the hours tick by deeper into the night, the familiar drops away and the unfamiliar beckons. Adults are asleep, and a hush falls over the hum of daily life. Anything is possible.
It's a time for romance and adventure. For prom night and ghost hunts. It's a time for breaking up, for falling in love-for finding yourself.
Stay up all night...
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IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 16
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The best writers of our generation retell classic tales.
From Sir Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene to E. M. Forster's "The Machine Stops," literature is filled with sexy, deadly, and downright twisted tales. In this collection, award-winning and bestselling authors reimagine their favorite classic stories, the ones that have inspired, awed, and enraged them, the ones that have become ingrained in modern culture, and the ones that have been too...
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of To Kill a Mockingbird tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Harper Lee's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.
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When the author learns of the death of her brother overseas, she embarks on a journey to bring him home. Through memories and dreams of all they shared together and through her Dene traditions, she finds comfort and strength.
The lyrical art and story leave readers with a universal message of hope and love.
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Beloved: 365 Devotions for Young Women is a topical devotional that uses the inspiring stories of girls and women in the Bible-such as Ruth, Esther, Mary, and Abigail-to encourage faith and confidence as well as provide insight into topics like relationships, inner beauty, and chasing your dreams. Each day features an easy-to-read, relevant devotion paired with a scripture verse about a Biblical girl or woman, as well as journaling space to help readers...
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"This powerful and diverse collection is perfect for fans of female-led fantasy stories. No damsels in distress to be found here." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
There's nothing more powerful than a witch who believes in herself.
Women accused of witchcraft. Fearsome girls with arcane knowledge. Toil & Trouble features fifteen stories of girls embracing their power, reclaiming their destinies, and using their magic to create, to curse, to...
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A highly popular and informative guide to the Scots language in an attractive format. Contains words and phrases from both literary and everyday language, this is the perfect wee dictionary of Scots for native and non-native speakers alike.
This is by far the most popular guide to the language of today's Scotland, with nearly 1800 everyday words and phrases from the Borders, Lowlands, Highlands and Islands clearly explained and with lots of helpful...
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Beyond Brave, a beautifully designed 60-day journaling devotional, will encourage each young woman to discover the unique way God has made her courageous. Every day will include a Bible verse, an easy-to-read and compelling devotion, and guided journaling space including a simple step that will help readers discover their brave.
This devotional will take readers on an empowering journey through topics such as our identity as daughters of God, overcoming...
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