Author: Arata Kawabata
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 1975319761
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
There’s a new school nurse at Mitsugi Middle School, and the students couldn’t be more excited. To everyone else, Momoyama-sensei is an unmatched beauty, but second-year student Tamotsu Kurita sees something they don’t-that she’s also a massive nerd! Her love of 2D characters-and only 2D characters-knows no bounds, and try as she might, she just can’t hide it. To Kurita, being around a beautiful lady who shares his interests is a dream come true, but Momoyama-sensei’s more excited to talk about her favorite fictional idols than anything else...
Do You Like the Nerdy Nurse?
Author: Arata Kawabata
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 1975319761
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
There’s a new school nurse at Mitsugi Middle School, and the students couldn’t be more excited. To everyone else, Momoyama-sensei is an unmatched beauty, but second-year student Tamotsu Kurita sees something they don’t-that she’s also a massive nerd! Her love of 2D characters-and only 2D characters-knows no bounds, and try as she might, she just can’t hide it. To Kurita, being around a beautiful lady who shares his interests is a dream come true, but Momoyama-sensei’s more excited to talk about her favorite fictional idols than anything else...
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 1975319761
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
There’s a new school nurse at Mitsugi Middle School, and the students couldn’t be more excited. To everyone else, Momoyama-sensei is an unmatched beauty, but second-year student Tamotsu Kurita sees something they don’t-that she’s also a massive nerd! Her love of 2D characters-and only 2D characters-knows no bounds, and try as she might, she just can’t hide it. To Kurita, being around a beautiful lady who shares his interests is a dream come true, but Momoyama-sensei’s more excited to talk about her favorite fictional idols than anything else...
The Flowering Wand
Author: Sophie Strand
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1644115972
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
A deep exploration of the regenerative and magical secrets of sacred masculinity hidden in familiar myths both ancient and modern • Reveals the restorative fungi archetype of Osiris, the Orphic mysteries as an underground mycelium linking forests and people, how Dionysus teaches us about invasive species and playful sexuality, and the ecology of Jesus as depicted in his nature-focused parables • Liberates Tristan, Merlin, and the Grail legends from the bounds of Campbell’s hero’s journey and invites the masculine into more nuanced, complex ways of dealing with trauma, growth, and self-knowledge Long before the sword-wielding heroes of legend readily cut down forests, slaughtered the old deities, and vanquished their enemies, there were playful gods, animal-headed kings, mischievous lovers, trickster harpists, and vegetal magicians with flowering wands. As eco-feminist scholar Sophie Strand discovered, these wilder, more magical modes of the masculine have always been hidden in plain sight. Sharing the culmination of eight years of research into myth, folklore, and the history of religion, Strand leads us back into the forgotten landscapes and hidden secrets of familiar myths, revealing the beautiful range of the divine masculine, including expressions of male friendship, male intimacy, and male creative collaboration. In discussing Dionysus and Osiris, Strand encourages us to think like an ecosystem instead of like an individual. She connects dying, vegetal gods to the virtuous cycle of composting and decay, highlighting the ways in which mushrooms can restore soil and heal polluted landscapes. Exploring esoteric Christianity, the author celebrates the Gnostic Jesus of the Gospel of Thomas, imagining the ecology that the Rabbi Yeshua would have actually been referencing in his nature-focused parables. Strand frees Tristan, Merlin, and the Grail legends from the bounds of Campbell’s hero’s journey and invites the masculine into more nuanced, complex ways of dealing with trauma, growth, and self-knowledge. Strand reseeds our minds with new visions of male identity and shows how each of us, regardless of gender, can develop a matured ecological empathy and witness a blossoming of sacred masculine powers that are soft, curious, connective, and celebratory.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1644115972
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
A deep exploration of the regenerative and magical secrets of sacred masculinity hidden in familiar myths both ancient and modern • Reveals the restorative fungi archetype of Osiris, the Orphic mysteries as an underground mycelium linking forests and people, how Dionysus teaches us about invasive species and playful sexuality, and the ecology of Jesus as depicted in his nature-focused parables • Liberates Tristan, Merlin, and the Grail legends from the bounds of Campbell’s hero’s journey and invites the masculine into more nuanced, complex ways of dealing with trauma, growth, and self-knowledge Long before the sword-wielding heroes of legend readily cut down forests, slaughtered the old deities, and vanquished their enemies, there were playful gods, animal-headed kings, mischievous lovers, trickster harpists, and vegetal magicians with flowering wands. As eco-feminist scholar Sophie Strand discovered, these wilder, more magical modes of the masculine have always been hidden in plain sight. Sharing the culmination of eight years of research into myth, folklore, and the history of religion, Strand leads us back into the forgotten landscapes and hidden secrets of familiar myths, revealing the beautiful range of the divine masculine, including expressions of male friendship, male intimacy, and male creative collaboration. In discussing Dionysus and Osiris, Strand encourages us to think like an ecosystem instead of like an individual. She connects dying, vegetal gods to the virtuous cycle of composting and decay, highlighting the ways in which mushrooms can restore soil and heal polluted landscapes. Exploring esoteric Christianity, the author celebrates the Gnostic Jesus of the Gospel of Thomas, imagining the ecology that the Rabbi Yeshua would have actually been referencing in his nature-focused parables. Strand frees Tristan, Merlin, and the Grail legends from the bounds of Campbell’s hero’s journey and invites the masculine into more nuanced, complex ways of dealing with trauma, growth, and self-knowledge. Strand reseeds our minds with new visions of male identity and shows how each of us, regardless of gender, can develop a matured ecological empathy and witness a blossoming of sacred masculine powers that are soft, curious, connective, and celebratory.
Believe Me
Author: Eddie Izzard
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698405668
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Izzard is one of the funniest people alive, a talented actor, a sharp cross-dresser, an experienced marathon runner, and a great writer. You will have to read this if only to find out what a jazz chicken is.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer With his brand of keenly intelligent humor that ranges from world history to historical politics, sexual politics, mad ancient kings, and chickens with guns, Eddie Izzard has built an extraordinary fan base that transcends age, gender, and race. Writing with the same candor and insight evident in his comedy, he reflects on a childhood marked by the loss of his mother, boarding school, and alternative sexuality, as well as a life in comedy, film, politics, running and philanthropy. Honest and generous, Believe Me is an inspired account of a very singular life thus far.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698405668
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Izzard is one of the funniest people alive, a talented actor, a sharp cross-dresser, an experienced marathon runner, and a great writer. You will have to read this if only to find out what a jazz chicken is.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer With his brand of keenly intelligent humor that ranges from world history to historical politics, sexual politics, mad ancient kings, and chickens with guns, Eddie Izzard has built an extraordinary fan base that transcends age, gender, and race. Writing with the same candor and insight evident in his comedy, he reflects on a childhood marked by the loss of his mother, boarding school, and alternative sexuality, as well as a life in comedy, film, politics, running and philanthropy. Honest and generous, Believe Me is an inspired account of a very singular life thus far.
From Bedside Nurse to Informatics Nurse
Author: Lisa Brooks
Publisher: LJ Brooks Writing LLC
ISBN: 0578895005
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The beauty of Nursing is its flexibility - there are so many things nurses can do. Unfortunately many nurses are feeling burned out, shaken, and traumatized. They are leaving the profession altogether without realizing there is a career option offering work from home, great pay, and the opportunity to shape the future. That is the purpose of this book. From Bedside Nurse to Informatics Nurse: A How-To Guide takes nurses step-by-step from bedside care to the flexible, well-paid world of Nursing Informatics without going back to school. It offers a straight-forward walk through of what Nursing Informatics is and why nurses should consider careers in health technology. This book includes easy-to-digest explanations of technology topics, Nursing Informatics tools and methods, and how to get hands-on experience. Finally, it covers how to get hired for Nursing Informatics roles and what mistakes to avoid that even master’s program graduates do not know. Best of all, this book is written by a nurse who made this transition. Distilling everything learned in two masters’ degree programs plus a decade of experience, this guide focuses on the core information needed to enter this exciting field.
Publisher: LJ Brooks Writing LLC
ISBN: 0578895005
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The beauty of Nursing is its flexibility - there are so many things nurses can do. Unfortunately many nurses are feeling burned out, shaken, and traumatized. They are leaving the profession altogether without realizing there is a career option offering work from home, great pay, and the opportunity to shape the future. That is the purpose of this book. From Bedside Nurse to Informatics Nurse: A How-To Guide takes nurses step-by-step from bedside care to the flexible, well-paid world of Nursing Informatics without going back to school. It offers a straight-forward walk through of what Nursing Informatics is and why nurses should consider careers in health technology. This book includes easy-to-digest explanations of technology topics, Nursing Informatics tools and methods, and how to get hands-on experience. Finally, it covers how to get hired for Nursing Informatics roles and what mistakes to avoid that even master’s program graduates do not know. Best of all, this book is written by a nurse who made this transition. Distilling everything learned in two masters’ degree programs plus a decade of experience, this guide focuses on the core information needed to enter this exciting field.
The Decameron Project
Author: The New York Times
Publisher: Scribner
ISBN: 1982170794
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
A stunning collection of short stories originally commissioned by The New York Times Magazine as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world, from twenty-nine authors including Margaret Atwood, Tommy Orange, Edwidge Danticat, this year's National Book Award winner Charles Yu, and more. When reality is surreal, only fiction can make sense of it. In 1353, Giovanni Boccaccio wrote The Decameron: one hundred nested tales told by a group of young men and women passing the time at a villa outside Florence while waiting out the gruesome Black Death, a plague that killed more than 25 million people. Some of the stories are silly, some are bawdy, some are like fables. In March 2020, the editors of The New York Times Magazine created The Decameron Project, an anthology with a simple, time-spanning goal: to gather a collection of stories written as our current pandemic first swept the globe. How might new fiction from some of the finest writers working today help us memorialize and understand the unimaginable? And what could be learned about how this crisis will affect the art of fiction? These twenty-nine new stories, from authors including Margaret Atwood, Tommy Orange, Edwidge Danticat, Charles Yu, Rachel Kusher, Colm Toibin, and David Mitchell vary widely in texture and tone. Their work will be remembered as a historical tribute to a time and place unlike any other in our lifetimes, and will offer perspective and solace to the reader now and in a future where COVID-19 is, hopefully, just a memory. Table of Contents: “Preface” by Caitlin Roper “Introduction” by Rivka Galchen “Recognition” by Victor LaValle “A Blue Sky Like This” by Mona Awad “The Walk” by Kamila Shamsie “Tales from the LA River” by Colm Tóibín “Clinical Notes” by Liz Moore “The Team” by Tommy Orange “The Rock” by Leila Slimani “Impatient Griselda” by Margaret Atwood “Under the Magnolia” by Yiyun Li “Outside” by Etgar Keret “Keepsakes” by Andrew O’Hagan “The Girl with the Big Red Suitcase” by Rachel Kushner “The Morningside” by Téa Obreht “Screen Time” by Alejandro Zambra “How We Used to Play” by Dinaw Mengestu “Line 19 Woodstock/Glisan” by Karen Russell “If Wishes Was Horses” by David Mitchell “Systems” by Charles Yu “The Perfect Travel Buddy” by Paolo Giordano “An Obliging Robber” by Mia Couto “Sleep” by Uzodinma Iweala “Prudent Girls” by Rivers Solomon “That Time at My Brother’s Wedding” by Laila Lalami “A Time of Death, The Death of Time” by Julián Fuks “The Cellar” by Dina Nayeri “Origin Story” by Matthew Baker “To the Wall” by Esi Edugyan “Barcelona: Open City” by John Wray “One Thing” by Edwidge Danticat
Publisher: Scribner
ISBN: 1982170794
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
A stunning collection of short stories originally commissioned by The New York Times Magazine as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world, from twenty-nine authors including Margaret Atwood, Tommy Orange, Edwidge Danticat, this year's National Book Award winner Charles Yu, and more. When reality is surreal, only fiction can make sense of it. In 1353, Giovanni Boccaccio wrote The Decameron: one hundred nested tales told by a group of young men and women passing the time at a villa outside Florence while waiting out the gruesome Black Death, a plague that killed more than 25 million people. Some of the stories are silly, some are bawdy, some are like fables. In March 2020, the editors of The New York Times Magazine created The Decameron Project, an anthology with a simple, time-spanning goal: to gather a collection of stories written as our current pandemic first swept the globe. How might new fiction from some of the finest writers working today help us memorialize and understand the unimaginable? And what could be learned about how this crisis will affect the art of fiction? These twenty-nine new stories, from authors including Margaret Atwood, Tommy Orange, Edwidge Danticat, Charles Yu, Rachel Kusher, Colm Toibin, and David Mitchell vary widely in texture and tone. Their work will be remembered as a historical tribute to a time and place unlike any other in our lifetimes, and will offer perspective and solace to the reader now and in a future where COVID-19 is, hopefully, just a memory. Table of Contents: “Preface” by Caitlin Roper “Introduction” by Rivka Galchen “Recognition” by Victor LaValle “A Blue Sky Like This” by Mona Awad “The Walk” by Kamila Shamsie “Tales from the LA River” by Colm Tóibín “Clinical Notes” by Liz Moore “The Team” by Tommy Orange “The Rock” by Leila Slimani “Impatient Griselda” by Margaret Atwood “Under the Magnolia” by Yiyun Li “Outside” by Etgar Keret “Keepsakes” by Andrew O’Hagan “The Girl with the Big Red Suitcase” by Rachel Kushner “The Morningside” by Téa Obreht “Screen Time” by Alejandro Zambra “How We Used to Play” by Dinaw Mengestu “Line 19 Woodstock/Glisan” by Karen Russell “If Wishes Was Horses” by David Mitchell “Systems” by Charles Yu “The Perfect Travel Buddy” by Paolo Giordano “An Obliging Robber” by Mia Couto “Sleep” by Uzodinma Iweala “Prudent Girls” by Rivers Solomon “That Time at My Brother’s Wedding” by Laila Lalami “A Time of Death, The Death of Time” by Julián Fuks “The Cellar” by Dina Nayeri “Origin Story” by Matthew Baker “To the Wall” by Esi Edugyan “Barcelona: Open City” by John Wray “One Thing” by Edwidge Danticat
The Mean Girl Apologies
Author: Stephanie Monahan
Publisher: Entangled: Embrace
ISBN: 1622663039
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
A new adult novel from Entangled's Embrace imprint... You know that catchy song you keep hearing on the radio? It's about you. Natalie Jamison has spent five years trying to forget the girl she was in high school: popular, pretty...and, okay, mean. Now in her twenties and living once again in her small town, she's right back where she was: following Queen Bee Amber and keeping secrets from her best friend, Sarah. Secrets like Jack Moreland. Everyone knows Jack Moreland—his new album, Good Enough, is everywhere. He's famous. Impossibly handsome. Completely untouchable. But what none of Natalie's old clique knows is that in high school, Natalie and Jack fell in love. And their secret relationship was incredible, painful—and earth-shattering enough to inspire an entire album. Facing friends and enemies isn't easy, but Natalie will go to great lengths to prove she is good enough—to her friends, to herself, and most of all, to the small-town boy turned worldwide heartthrob she never forgot.
Publisher: Entangled: Embrace
ISBN: 1622663039
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
A new adult novel from Entangled's Embrace imprint... You know that catchy song you keep hearing on the radio? It's about you. Natalie Jamison has spent five years trying to forget the girl she was in high school: popular, pretty...and, okay, mean. Now in her twenties and living once again in her small town, she's right back where she was: following Queen Bee Amber and keeping secrets from her best friend, Sarah. Secrets like Jack Moreland. Everyone knows Jack Moreland—his new album, Good Enough, is everywhere. He's famous. Impossibly handsome. Completely untouchable. But what none of Natalie's old clique knows is that in high school, Natalie and Jack fell in love. And their secret relationship was incredible, painful—and earth-shattering enough to inspire an entire album. Facing friends and enemies isn't easy, but Natalie will go to great lengths to prove she is good enough—to her friends, to herself, and most of all, to the small-town boy turned worldwide heartthrob she never forgot.
Ati Teas Review Manual
Author: Ati
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN: 9781565331990
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
The official TEAS manual written by the creators of the TEAS exam. This study manual directly aligns with the TEAS exam, giving you the preparation you need to achieve the highest score possible. Features: - New! Features full-length practice exam with an expectancy table that helps determine how prepared you are to take the TEAS exam - New! More practice questions with detailed answer explanations at the end of each chapter - Comprehensive end-of-section (Mathematics, Science, English and English language usage) quizzes with detailed answer keys - Updated testing-taking tips and strategies - The TEAS study manual directly aligned with the ATI TEAS exam blueprint The ATI TEAS Manual is designed to work in conjunction with our other TEAS Exam prep products include ATI TEAS SmartPrep and the ATI TEAS Online Practice Assessments.
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN: 9781565331990
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
The official TEAS manual written by the creators of the TEAS exam. This study manual directly aligns with the TEAS exam, giving you the preparation you need to achieve the highest score possible. Features: - New! Features full-length practice exam with an expectancy table that helps determine how prepared you are to take the TEAS exam - New! More practice questions with detailed answer explanations at the end of each chapter - Comprehensive end-of-section (Mathematics, Science, English and English language usage) quizzes with detailed answer keys - Updated testing-taking tips and strategies - The TEAS study manual directly aligned with the ATI TEAS exam blueprint The ATI TEAS Manual is designed to work in conjunction with our other TEAS Exam prep products include ATI TEAS SmartPrep and the ATI TEAS Online Practice Assessments.
Eat Your Rocks, Croc!: Dr. Glider's Advice for Troubled Animals
Author: Jess Keating
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338633465
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
When animals have problems, they call on Dr. Sugar Glider to help! Help me, Dr. Glider. My stomach is killing me! I eat all the same food as my family, but I'm the only one that feels sick. What's wrong with me? Dr. Sugar Glider travels around the world to help animals (and, on occasion, plants!) with all sorts of problems. Whether it's a crocodile with a sick stomach, a creeped-out krill, a stressed meerkat, or a male praying mantis trying to date, Dr. Glider is ready to offer advice! From powerhouse duo Jess Keating (Pink Is for Blobfish) and New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald (The Bad Seed), Eat Your Rocks, Croc! features hilarious stories, charming illustrations, and awesome true facts that will leave young readers enthralled by the real world of the animal kingdom. Robust back matter, featuring a glossary and a list of the featured creatures, makes this the perfect fit for the school curriculum.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338633465
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
When animals have problems, they call on Dr. Sugar Glider to help! Help me, Dr. Glider. My stomach is killing me! I eat all the same food as my family, but I'm the only one that feels sick. What's wrong with me? Dr. Sugar Glider travels around the world to help animals (and, on occasion, plants!) with all sorts of problems. Whether it's a crocodile with a sick stomach, a creeped-out krill, a stressed meerkat, or a male praying mantis trying to date, Dr. Glider is ready to offer advice! From powerhouse duo Jess Keating (Pink Is for Blobfish) and New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald (The Bad Seed), Eat Your Rocks, Croc! features hilarious stories, charming illustrations, and awesome true facts that will leave young readers enthralled by the real world of the animal kingdom. Robust back matter, featuring a glossary and a list of the featured creatures, makes this the perfect fit for the school curriculum.
A Nurse and a Pup to Heal Him
Author: Kate Hardy
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 148804810X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
A nurse, her puppy… And the family he never thought he’d have? After losing his wife and baby to his best friend, guarded GP Ben Mitchell’s sworn off love. But nurse Toni Butler and her adorable therapy dog Archie are drawing him out of his shell. When a romantic weekend in Vienna leads to an unexpected pregnancy, Ben’s painfully reminded of the family he lost. What will it take for Ben to believe this family’s for keeps? “…Ms. Hardy has definitely penned a fascinating read in this book…. With the dialogue, it was entertaining, fast-paced and drew me in right from the moment the hero and heroine meet…the romance was worth the wait….” — Harlequin Junkie on Heart Surgeon, Prince…Husband! “This was an emotional and riveting tale…and I loved the way…the chemistry between this couple was instant and strong. However, it was the compelling dialogue and the hero and heroine’s growing relationship that had me reading quickly….” — Harlequin Junkie on Unlocking the Italian Doc’s Heart
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 148804810X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
A nurse, her puppy… And the family he never thought he’d have? After losing his wife and baby to his best friend, guarded GP Ben Mitchell’s sworn off love. But nurse Toni Butler and her adorable therapy dog Archie are drawing him out of his shell. When a romantic weekend in Vienna leads to an unexpected pregnancy, Ben’s painfully reminded of the family he lost. What will it take for Ben to believe this family’s for keeps? “…Ms. Hardy has definitely penned a fascinating read in this book…. With the dialogue, it was entertaining, fast-paced and drew me in right from the moment the hero and heroine meet…the romance was worth the wait….” — Harlequin Junkie on Heart Surgeon, Prince…Husband! “This was an emotional and riveting tale…and I loved the way…the chemistry between this couple was instant and strong. However, it was the compelling dialogue and the hero and heroine’s growing relationship that had me reading quickly….” — Harlequin Junkie on Unlocking the Italian Doc’s Heart
Athena in the Rathole
Author: Demi K
Publisher: Demitra Kapsanis
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Athena is born at the wrong time, to the wrong parents, . Her parents are Greek immigrants trying to find their way in America. Athena bounces between two countries, two cultures, eating Greek eyeball stew and lamb’s brain on the one hand, and ice cream cones with sprinkles on the other. Humorously told, Athena must survive her vicious mother, a shaming nun, bullying classmates, and an abusive babysitter. Her mother blames Athena for the family's troubles and Athena comforts herself by sneaking Greek delicacies. In Greek culture you’re supposed to be pretty and skinny, basically perfect. She is neither of these things. Things go from bad to worse and Athena is sent away to a school for disturbed kids. Athena’s only hope is to break free from her mother’s explosive volatility and smothering vice grip. She finds support along the way from an unlikely lot of total strangers, including a Portuguese family, an art teacher, a psychic granny, gang members, and a hooker. Without them Athena doesn’t stand a chance. But will she take the final leap and flee up north before her mother destroys her?
Publisher: Demitra Kapsanis
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Athena is born at the wrong time, to the wrong parents, . Her parents are Greek immigrants trying to find their way in America. Athena bounces between two countries, two cultures, eating Greek eyeball stew and lamb’s brain on the one hand, and ice cream cones with sprinkles on the other. Humorously told, Athena must survive her vicious mother, a shaming nun, bullying classmates, and an abusive babysitter. Her mother blames Athena for the family's troubles and Athena comforts herself by sneaking Greek delicacies. In Greek culture you’re supposed to be pretty and skinny, basically perfect. She is neither of these things. Things go from bad to worse and Athena is sent away to a school for disturbed kids. Athena’s only hope is to break free from her mother’s explosive volatility and smothering vice grip. She finds support along the way from an unlikely lot of total strangers, including a Portuguese family, an art teacher, a psychic granny, gang members, and a hooker. Without them Athena doesn’t stand a chance. But will she take the final leap and flee up north before her mother destroys her?