Author: Laura Zimmermann
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1984815261
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
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My Eyes Are Up Here is a razor-sharp debut about a girl struggling to rediscover her sense of self in the year after her body decided to change all the rules. If Greer Walsh could only live inside her head, life would be easier. She’d be able to focus on excelling at math or negotiating peace talks between her best friend and . . . everyone else. She wouldn’t spend any time worrying about being the only Kennedy High student whose breasts are bigger than her head. But you can’t play volleyball inside your head. Or go to the pool. Or have confusingly date-like encounters with the charming new boy. You need an actual body for all of those things. And Greer is entirely uncomfortable in hers. Hilarious and heartbreakingly honest, My Eyes Are Up Here is a story of awkwardness and ferocity, of imaginary butterflies and rock-solid friends. It’s the story of a girl finding her way out of her oversized sweatshirt and back into the real world.
Author: John Heffernan
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1743312482
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
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"Fourteen year-old Naveed has only even known war. Born into it, living it every day, he’s had to grow up quickly to be man-of-the-house for his widowed mother and little sister. Life is one long battle for him as he struggles to pay rent, put food on the table, and just stay out of harm’s way. But Naveed dares to dream. He’s sick of war – of the Taliban and the war lords and the drug barons and the foreign powers that together have torn his country apart. He dares to dream of peace, of a day when Afghans will say no to hate and revenge, when they will take charge of their own future and begin re-building their country. In one boy’s dream lie the seeds of a nation’s future." --Author's hope page.
Author: Mona Hanna-Attisha
Publisher: One World
ISBN: 0399590846
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 386
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A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • The dramatic story of the Flint water crisis, by a relentless physician who stood up to power. “Stirring . . . [a] blueprint for all those who believe . . . that ‘the world . . . should be full of people raising their voices.’”—The New York Times “Revealing, with the gripping intrigue of a Grisham thriller.” —O: The Oprah Magazine Here is the inspiring story of how Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, alongside a team of researchers, parents, friends, and community leaders, discovered that the children of Flint, Michigan, were being exposed to lead in their tap water—and then battled her own government and a brutal backlash to expose that truth to the world. Paced like a scientific thriller, What the Eyes Don’t See reveals how misguided austerity policies, broken democracy, and callous bureaucratic indifference placed an entire city at risk. And at the center of the story is Dr. Mona herself—an immigrant, doctor, scientist, and mother whose family’s activist roots inspired her pursuit of justice. What the Eyes Don’t See is a riveting account of a shameful disaster that became a tale of hope, the story of a city on the ropes that came together to fight for justice, self-determination, and the right to build a better world for their—and all of our—children. Praise for What the Eyes Don’t See “It is one thing to point out a problem. It is another thing altogether to step up and work to fix it. Mona Hanna-Attisha is a true American hero.”—Erin Brockovich “A clarion call to live a life of purpose.”—The Washington Post “Gripping . . . entertaining . . . Her book has power precisely because she takes the events she recounts so personally. . . . Moral outrage present on every page.”—The New York Times Book Review “Personal and emotional. . . She vividly describes the effects of lead poisoning on her young patients. . . . She is at her best when recounting the detective work she undertook after a tip-off about lead levels from a friend. . . . ‛Flint will not be defined by this crisis,’ vows Ms. Hanna-Attisha.”—The Economist “Flint is a public health disaster. But it was Dr. Mona, this caring, tough pediatrican turned detective, who cracked the case.”—Rachel Maddow
Author: Randy Pausch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340978504
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Author: Joanna Ho
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063082179
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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A New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller · A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year · A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021 · Included in NPR’s 2021 Books We Love List · Featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot · Golden Poppy Book Award Winner · Featured in Chicago Public Library’s Best Books of 2021 · 2021 Nerdy Award Winner · A Kirkus Children's Best Book of 2021 This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity. A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages. "This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one’s roots is breathtaking.” —Kirkus (starred review) “A young girl finds beauty in her uniqueness.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “A lyrical celebration of her eyes, their shape, spirit, and legacy.” —Booklist (starred review) “A poignant testament to familial love and legacy.” —Publishers Weekly Plus don't miss the beautiful companion book from the same team: Eyes That Speak to the Stars.
Author: Catherine E. Wright
Publisher: Charisma Media
ISBN: 1621367193
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 241
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If you knew heaven’s door was opened wide for you to get a glimpse of heaven while on Earth, would you be willing to take a look? Catherine E. Wright was, and it changed her life for eternity.
Author: Russ Bagley
Publisher: Shivering Sheep
ISBN: 1999930215
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 376
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If Hovercraft Can Go Anywhere, How Did We End Up Here? tells the stories of two hovercraft fixers who gave up some of the best years of their lives to repair and commission hovercraft all over the world. Unfortunately, the places that need hovercraft are tough, rugged, god-forsaken and not in the least bit glamorous - just like John and Russ, in fact. Whether impounded in the docks, in pieces in a hanger or strapped to a stranded lorry, as John once put it, "There's always a bloody hovercraft waiting to be fixed."
Author: Elizabeth Johanne
Publisher: Infinite Joy
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118
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Emily and Mike have been best friends since they could walk. Emily is the daughter of the Beta and Mike is the son of the Alpha and they were born on the same day. However things change when they become of age and it turns out Emily is the fated mate to Mikes older brother Liam. Liam has been known to be a playboy and mess around the pack. Soon after finding his fated mate, Liam and Mike are called away to aid a sister pack that is under attack from rogues. When someone doesn’t make it back. Emily is heartbroken, awakening a power inside her. Emily learns the truth behind the power by the help of a lonely forest witch and her mother. But as more secrets come to light, Emily struggles with her own existence. #Dreame Writing Marathon— Love Story Contest
Author: Julie Morgan
Publisher: Nicole Garcia
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 2526
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*ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO KULTURE CITY, AN ORGANIZATION AIMED TO RAISE AUTISM AWARENESS AND SUPPORT ACCEPTANCE. This anthology includes 20 stories from 21 of your favorite bestselling authors, ranging from so sweet to velvety hot. Julie Morgan, USA Today Bestselling Author Playing Her Body When shy meets wild, keys will be played. Nicole Garcia, New York Times Bestselling Author Decadent Dreams Opposites don’t always attract. Sometimes they ignite with a burning desire so deep, nothing can extinguish the flame except for the one person you are trying so desperately to stay away from. Claudy Conn, NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Runaway Heart Chelsea takes on the London beau monde…but the one beau she falls in love with, belongs to her aunt! What is she to do? Taryn Elliott & Cari Quinn, USA Today Bestselling Authors Painkiller All it takes is one night to fall far too deep. Teri Riggs, USA Today Bestselling Author Sex in the Crazy Zone With four children, two large dogs, and extremely busy lives, is it possible for Ben and Angie to find time for sex in the crazy zone? C.L. Pardington, Amazon Bestselling Author In the Midst of a Hurricane Amid tragedy and disaster, will Remy and Davina find the courage to recapture the love they lost? Lily-Ann Johnson, Amazon Bestselling Blondie's Hero (Heart of Teufel Hundens 1) Bar Owner Mary-Alice Roberts needs a hero. Recently dumped and in need of an experienced bartender. Will Retired Marine SSgt Jake Peterson be the Hero the Blondie needs? Cassandra Carr, Amazon Bestselling Author Two on One Breakaway Will Haley take a chance at happy-ever-after with Ian and Derek on this Valentine's Day or miss her chance forever? Cherime MacFarlane, Award-Winning Author Deidre of the Sorrows She killed his father, must she get rid of Daniel too? A.J. Matthews Come Undone Mac is desperately in love with his best friend Trini—but is afraid his autism will keep her from ever loving him. Can a spur-of-the-moment road trip to find Trini’s dad bring them together—or will it tear them apart forever? Summer Graystone A Different KInd of Pain Could this crazy plan really work though? Would Luka be able give Maisy this one last wish, something more profound, more precious than he ever deserved? Anna Edwards Misguided Control In love, sometimes there is no escape. Kim Loraine Until the Stars Fade One wrong turn can lead you in the right direction. J.M. Maurer Seeking Love She's not ready to open her heart. He holds the key. Tuesday Embers Liberating Mr. Gable Anson Gable wasn't looking to stay, but when he met Etta, he found he didn't want to leave. Jamallah Bergman Are You Lonesome Tonight Like daughter, like mother, life tends to parallel through the years. Dylan Allen Leap She wants to take a leap of faith for love, but will he catch her when she falls? J.A. LaFrance From Sweet to Tart With her self-confidence at an all-time low, will a trip to the club help her build it back up, or will she be left more confused than before? Beth Fred The Other Marlowe Girl Help comes in many forms--even a gorgeous stranger. Mary Rogers Spring Fling Did she truly steal his magic all those years ago? Or was the real theft his heart?
Author: Ladybee
Publisher: Singapore New Reading Technology Pte Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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Jack rider is an asshole and a proud one but to his mate aurora he can't be as bad, selfish and a bigger asshole than her father. Jack rider only cares about three things in his life, alcohol, cigarettes and sex, Aurora only wanted a mate to rescue her from the hands of her father and defeat him for good.Jack rider doesn't care about being an Alpha or fighting to have an Alpha position, Aurora wants her mate to fight her father and defeat him for the alpha position. Jack rider doesn't care about having a pack or caring for a bunch of people that means nothing to him, Aurora loves her pack members so she will stop at nothing to make sure they are safe. And jack rider certainly ,doesn't care about being tied down to one women calling her his mate, Aurora has kept herself all her life for her mate . So what happens when the moon goddess sees that, this will be a match made in heaven, feels they will be the perfect mate and pair them as one. Can jack rider continue to act like the baddest wolf in the werewolf world or is he going to change act like a good wolf and be the mate that can resue aurora and love her the way she deserves. But the question is loving a mate, caring for a bunch of people and being an Alpha were the last things on Jack rider's mind.
