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Living Simply: A Teen Guide to Minimalism

Twenty-first-century minimalism is an increasingly mainstream response to global environmental crises such as climate change, the garbage glut, fast fashion, and other manifestations of the harmful impact of consumerism. Originally founded in the art world in the decades after World War II, minimalism has evolved into an Earth-friendly lifestyle focusing on the three Rs (reducing, recycling, and reusing) and on simplifying individual needs to reduce one's carbon imprint, manage anxiety and depre

Living Wild

Fascinating animals are explored in the Living Wild series. Vivid photographs help take readers on a virtual field study to observe the life cycle and behaviours of the featured creature. Each book also looks at past and present scientific research and includes a unique storytelling element in the form of an animal tale drawn from mythology or folklore.

Living with Disease

Sickness is an unavoidable part of life. But how does cancer affect the body? Why do some people develop Alzheimer’s disease? And what can treat AIDS? In Living with Disease, these and other important questions are answered as some of the world’s most prevalent diseases are investigated. From causes and symptoms to treatments and possible cures, each disease is explained using clear, approachable text, with an emphasis on how people can live with it.

Living with Disorders and Disabilities

Living with Disorders and Disabilities introduces students to several mental health issues that are common in today's world. Readers will explore the underlying causes of these disorders and disabilities, the symptoms that result, and the methods doctors use to diagnose them. The books also present the latest research in effective ways to manage and treat these issues. Each volume includes diagrams to enhance readers' understanding of complex concepts, source notes, and an annotated bibliography

Lonely Places

Sixteen-year-old Chase wants normalcy for herself and for her little sister, Guthrie. But when their ever-on-the-move parents relocate them to a lookout in an eerie forest after a traumatic incident, Chase realizes something sinister is after Guthrie and only she seems aware enough to fight it.

Lonely, The

Easter Deetz struggles with The Lonely—a debilitating condition that affects all the women in her family. The Lonely makes people sad and it makes them lie. One day, Easter's sister drops a boulder on her in The Woods. As she bleeds to death, she's forced to face those lies with a bunch of judgmental squirrels watching. Which sucks.

Look and See

Looking Forward

This gripping collection culls from the best of The Times' coverage of movements in tech, business, and economics, weighing how such developments impact our safety, our quality of life, and our ethics. Readers have an opportunity to be informed, not only of the seismic changes recrafting how we engage with the world, but also the ethical and legal implications of these developments.

Lovestruck

When sixteen-year-old cupid-in-training Kali sticks herself with an arrow and falls for her own target, there'll be Hades to pay. To reclaim her heart and destiny, Kali will have to disobey the Gods, defy the Fates, and hope she doesn't lose her best friend in the process.

Lucent Library of Black History

The stories of African American inventors, political leaders, artists, and activists are often overlooked. However, this comprehensive study of black history from the time of slavery through the present gives those stories the time and attention they deserve. The combination of biographical information, historical overviews, and cultural appreciation ensures that readers with a variety of interests will find topics that appeal to them. The detailed main text presents challenging topics in an age