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Where Silence Gathers

For as long as she can remember, Alexandra Tate has been able to see personified Emotions, and she's found a best friend in Revenge. He's her constant companion as she waits outside Nate Foster's house, clutching a gun. Every night since Nate's release from prison, Alex has tried to work up the courage to exact her own justice on him for the drunk driving accident that killed her family. But there's one problem: Forgiveness. When he appears, Alex is faced with a choice—moving on or getting even.

Where the Poppies Blow: The Life and Lessons of John McCrae

On a spring day in 1915, amid the battle-scarred fields of Flanders, Belgium, John McCrae was struck by the sight of poppies blooming over the graves of his fallen comrades. It moved him so deeply that he penned “In Flanders Fields,” one of history’s most famous poems. A dedicated army doctor, John witnessed the horrors of war firsthand as he worked tirelessly to treat wounded soldiers. Follow John on his journey, from humble beginnings in small-town Ontario to some of the toughest battle zones

Where You Dare Not Go (Ursa Books)

All around the world, there are sites where the horrors of the past have left a permanent mark. The dark and disturbing histories leave a lasting impression that visitors can still feel to this day. Explore the true stories of some of the most frightening places around the worldÑones with strange tales of ghosts, poltergeists, and other unexplainable phenomena. Engaging, chilling imagery alongside true stories bring the terror to life. Where do you dare not go?

Where You End

Miriam Feldman was attracted to the artists, the musicians, the boys who wore broken-down cardigans. Boys like Elliot. Their relationship was intense, passionate, all consuming. When they were together, Miriam knew who she was, in the way you can only know when you're deeply in love. Now that it's over, Miriam has to pick up the pieces. Even when Elliot starts seeing someone else. Even when she impulsively knocks over a priceless work of art. Even when she's blackmailed by the mystery girl who s

Where's My Stuff?: The Ultimate Teen Organizing Guide 2nd Edition

A comprehensive guide for young adults on how to organize schoolwork, lockers, bedrooms, and even schedules. Take a quiz to identify your organizing style and get great advice about making decisions, purging closets, and creating the perfect space to relax, work, and store belongings. With fun and useful illustrations, easy-to-follow charts, and ample doses of humour, Where's My Stuff? is an incredible asset for anyone who wants to get it together and keep it together, for good. Newly updated fo

Whistle-Blowers: Exposing Crime and Corruption

Whistle-blowers expose outrages that come to their attention through access to confidential materials or witnessing illicit behaviour. Examples range from Edward Snowden, who revealed the breadth of unauthorized US government surveillance around the globe, to Jeffrey Wigand, who made public the ways in which Big Tobacco was lying about the health risks of smoking and actively looking to make tobacco more addictive. Readers will gather information about the issues, analyze the ethics of blowing t

Who Belongs Here?: An American Story

In this probing, plain-spoken book, based on a true story, Margy Burns Knight and Anne Sibley O'Brien, author and illustrator of the acclaimed ""Talking Walls,"" invite young readers to explore the human implications of intolerance. Anecdotes relating the experiences of other refugees and their contributions to American culture play counterpoint to Nary's tale, all enlivened by O'Brien's full-colour pastels. A compendium at the end of the book offers more detailed information about Pol, Pot, Ell

Who We Are

No matter who we are or where we have come from, we are-all of us-the sum total of our experiences. History informs who we are but does not define us. Through our values, ideas, and actions, we shape contemporary life and culture as it shapes us. Through stories from history and contemporary life the Who We Are series explores the many and varied experiences of Asian Americans, Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans.

Wide World of Coding, The: The People and Careers behind the Programs

Explore why diversity is needed to prevent bias in design. Learn about the different coding languages and what they are used for, how developers choose a language, and tools that simplify coding. Jennifer Connor-Smith breaks down stereotypes about coding as a career that is open only to technology-obsessed gamers, revealing ways people use software to improve medical care, nurture dementia patients, promote social justice, and more. Hands-on activities show you how easy it is to learn to think l

Wild West, The

This series is a fascinating and accessible introduction to the people and events of the great westward expansion, from colonies of the American East to the "far side of the world", the unsettled lands of the Wild West. It presents the story of those brave, foolish, noble and legendary souls who went in search of new lives, opened up a new frontier... and created a nation.