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It is a day like any other when seventeen-year-old Melinda Jensen hits the road foráSan Francisco, leaving behind her fractured home life and a constant assault on her self-esteem. Henry is the handsome, charismatic man who comes upon her, collapsed on a park bench, and offers love, a bright new consciousness, and--best of all--a family. Henry’s family, shares everything.áThey share the chores, their bodies, and their beliefs.á And if Mel truly wants to belong, she will share in everything they
Inspired by a true story and told in first-person journal entries, this story brings to life the pain and isoloation felt by many overweight teenagers as they try to find their way in a world obsessed with outward beauty.
Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids kill tens of thousands of people every year and cause addiction in many more. Data shows that the opioid crisis is only getting worse in the United States and other countries around the world.
Throughout history, there have been many women who have stood out as iconic figures doing amazing things. From Amelia Earhart to Bessie Coleman, Sacagawea to Agatha Christie, this series delves into the personal and public history of some of the past's most intriguing women. Complete with colour and historical photographs, these books create a new kind of biography by marrying history with adventure and science to take an inspiring and unique look at these women's life and times.
A lucky few know exactly what kind of work they want to do someday. But what about all the others who know what they like (history, math, writing, etc.) but have no clue what job or career to pursue? The Finding a Career series offers students another way of thinking about jobs and careers: by considering their interests and the skill sets they have developed in connection with those interests.
A firebug has woken inside my heart Dark times have fallen on remote Balrog County, and Mack Druneswald, a high school senior with a love of arson, is doing his best to deal. While his family is haunted by his mother's recent death, Mack spends his nights roaming the countryside, looking for something new to burn. When he encounters Katrina, a college girl with her own baggage, Mack sets out on a path of pyromania the likes of which sleepy Balrog County has never seen before. A darkly comic tour
First Gear books offer short bursts of information and photography that can be enjoyed a little at a time or in one read. They appeal to the lifelong enthusiast eager to read about their favorite topic, or to young readers or adults picking up or returning to a gearhead lifestyle. They make great gifts and great reads. The focus of these books is the large number of photo-heavy vehicle spreads. Each book begins with an overall introduction to the title subject before breaking into chapters org
Penelope Wryteræs life has been a mess ever since her sister committed suicide a year ago. Now Pen's hooked on Fix, an illegal drug that makes her feel, think, and see differently. The hallucinations are intense, but there's one vision that keeps Pen coming back for more—Nate. He's the only person who cares about her. Too bad he's just a side effect of the drug. Pen knows she's going nowhere fast. She's desperate to change. But when she tries to say goodbye to Nate, he professes his love for her
The crystal compass predicts a turning point when Reann, a seventeen-year-old servant, will take control of her fate, and Terith, a fearless dragon rider, will determine the fate of his people.
Some young people grow up under extremely challenging circumstances and their peers know little about their lives or the difficulties they must overcome. The Forgotten Youth series introduces young readers to foster youth, homeless youth, undocumented immigrant youth, and others who struggle to find their place in society. Each volume presents a vivid picture of what these youth experience day in and day outùtheir hopes, their fears, their triumphs and challenges. Details of daily life, quotes,