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Making Choices (Everwood #4)
by Laura J. Burns Melinda MetzBased on the popular WB television show "Everwood". Ephraim Brown learns just how hard it is to maintain a relationship with a girl who's many miles away.
Making It Go: The Life And Work Of Robert Fulton
by Don HerweckRobert Fulton is best known for inventing the first successful steamboat, but that is just one of his many accomplishments. Fulton was an inventor, artist, statesman, mechanic, and engineer who used his artistic skills to sketch his inventions, which he also built. He even designed what would become the submarine.
Making Judgments (Jamestown Comprehension Skills)
by Jamestown Education Staff<p>Spend more time teaching to each student's needs while the computer takes care of tracking progress. <p> <li>Improve fiction and nonfiction comprehension <li>Customize instruction for each student with computerized placement test <li>Move beyond skill-and-drill with integrated writing activities</li> <p> <p>This innovative program helps students devote effort to only those specific comprehension skills that give them trouble. The computerized testing system diagnoses weaknesses and prescribes proper placement in Comprehension Skills books. While the computer manages the data, you can concentrate on instruction, expanding comprehension skills with a five-part lesson plan proven to succeed. Computerized follow-up testing tracks progress by comparing "before" and "after" results.</p>
The Making of Middle-Earth: A New Look Inside the World of J. R. R. Tolkien
by Christopher A. SnyderThis study “adds an important voice to the growing body of Tolkien scholarship,” covering the author’s life, influences, and original mythology (The Boston Globe).J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy adventure, The Lord of the Rings, is universally regarded as one of history’s best-loved literary works. Now medieval scholar and Tolkien expert Christopher Snyder presents the most in-depth exploration yet of Tolkien’s source materials for Middle-earth—from the languages, poetry, and mythology of medieval Europe and ancient Greece to the halls of Oxford and the battlefields of World War I. Fueled by the author’s passion for all things Tolkien, this richly illustrated book also reveals the surprisingly pervasive influence of Tolkien’s timeless fantasies on modern culture.
The Making of Modern Children's Literature in Britain: Publishing and Criticism in the 1960s and 1970s (Studies in Childhood, 1700 to the Present)
by Lucy PearsonLucy Pearson’s lively and engaging book examines British children’s literature during the period widely regarded as a ’second golden age’. Drawing extensively on archival material, Pearson investigates the practical and ideological factors that shaped ideas of ’good’ children’s literature in Britain, with particular attention to children’s book publishing. Pearson begins with a critical overview of the discourse surrounding children’s literature during the 1960s and 1970s, summarizing the main critical debates in the context of the broader social conversation that took place around children and childhood. The contributions of publishing houses, large and small, to changing ideas about children’s literature become apparent as Pearson explores the careers of two enormously influential children’s editors: Kaye Webb of Puffin Books and Aidan Chambers of Topliner Macmillan. Brilliant as an innovator of highly successful marketing strategies, Webb played a key role in defining what were, in her words, ’the best in children’s books’, while Chambers’ work as an editor and critic illustrates the pioneering nature of children's publishing during this period. Pearson shows that social investment was a central factor in the formation of this golden age, and identifies its legacies in the modern publishing industry, both positive and negative.
The Making of St. Jerome
by Marie Beath BadianWhen Jason De Jesus discovers his younger brother Jerome was the victim of a senseless shooting, his world is filled with questions surrounding Jerome’s death. Was his brother a threat or a casualty of racial profiling? Was he an innocent bystander or someone other than his family’s shining star? Internalizing his survivor’s guilt while reflecting on their strained relationship, Jason’s quest for truth and justice is tainted as he discovers there are no simple answers.
The Making of the Modern Child: Children's Literature in the Late Eighteenth Century (Children's Literature and Culture #Vol. 28)
by Andrew O'MalleyThis book explores how the concept of childhood in the late-18th century was constructed through the ideological work performed by children's literature, as well as pedagogical writing and medical literature of the era. Andrew O'Malley ties the evolution of the idea of "the child" to the growth of the middle class, which used the figure of the child as a symbol in its various calls for social reform.
The Making of the Potterverse: A Month-by-Month Look at Harry’s First 10 Years
by Scott ThomasExperience the magic again with this chronicle of the young wizard who took the world by storm! From the moment that J. K. Rowling conceived the idea of Harry Potter during a train ride, until the 1997 UK publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, The Making of the Potterverse tells the history of one of today’s most beloved sagas—in print, on screen, and in real life as waves of Pottermania swept fans young and old. Covering the phenomenon through the theatrical release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, it covers all of the major and minor news events centering on the world of Harry Potter, interweaving quotes from the films’ cast and crew members—among them Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint; directors Chris Columbus (The Sorcerer’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets), Alfonso Cuarón (The Prisoner of Azkaban), and Mike Newell (The Goblet of Fire); producer David Heyman, and behind-the-scenes personnel who bring the magic to life.
The Making of Ursula
by Dorothea MooreMotherless 13-year-old Ursula loves living with her grandma while her father serves his country in Shanghai, China. But life changes drastically when the privileged Ursula is sent away to boarding school after the death of her beloved grandma. She must learn how to be on her own, make friends and learn how to be a part of something bigger than herself. But, who can she trust? Will she ever know what is really important? It takes a pair of unforeseen tragedies to teach her what is really important and grow to see the big picture. Picture descriptions and captions included.
The Making of Yolanda la Bruha
by Lorraine AvilaElizabeth Acevedo has said that reading Lorraine Avila feels like an "UPPERCUT to the senses." We couldn't agree more. We have never encountered an author with prose of this sensitivity and fire.Yolanda Alvarez is having a good year. She's starting to feel at home Julia De Burgos High, her school in the Bronx. She has her best friend Victory, and maybe something with Jose, a senior boy she's getting to know. She's confident her initiation into her family's bruja tradition will happen soon.But then a white boy, the son of a politician, appears at Julia De Burgos High, and his vibes are off. And Yolanda's initiation begins with a series of troubling visions of the violence this boy threatens. How can Yolanda protect her community, in a world that doesn't listen? Only with the wisdom and love of her family, friends, and community – and the Brujas Diosas, her ancestors and guides.The Making of Yolanda La Bruja is the book this country, struggling with the plague of gun violence, so desperately needs, but which few could write. Here Lorraine Avila brings a story born from the intersection of race, justice, education, and spirituality that will capture readers everywhere.
Making Sexual Decisions: The Ultimate Teen Guide
by L. Kris GowenIn this textbook designed for use in high school sex education classes, Gowen (human sexuality and women's health, Portland State U.) employs a folksy style in an effort to address teens at their own level. She avoids being judgmental, encouraging teens to make their own decisions. She covers basic biological facts, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, safe sex, birth control options, communicating about sex, types of relationships, and rape. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Making the Saint, (Circle of Three Book #10)
by Isobel BirdA mysterious stranger shows Kate, Annie, and Cooper how to connect with the spirit world, but there are alarming effects, especially for Kate when she researches the religion of Santeria and a spirit named Oggun. When Kate's boyfriend and best friend become romantic, Kate uses her new Santerian powers to get even.
Mala fama (Trilogía Cliché #Volumen 1)
by Adriana CriadoNunca un CLICHÉ fue tan adictivo... Descubre la nueva trilogía de ADRIANA CRIADO, la nueva voz de la novela romántica. Regla número 1: mi casa es la de mis amigos. Regla número 2: ver, oír y callar. Regla número 3: prohibido enrollarte con mis amigos.Spencer Haynes debe acogerse a tres sencillas normas cuando se ve forzada a dejarlo todo y a mudarse de ciudad para vivir con su hermanastro Jordan. Sin embargo, la regla número 3 peligra cuando Spencer se topa con los ojos azules de Nate, el chico que la desafía a descubrir una nueva versión de sí misma. La atracción entre ellos es incontrolable, pero... ¿romperán la regla más importante? ¿Conseguirá Spencer dejar atrás su mala fama y empezar de cero?
Mala influencia
by TeensspiritUna de las historias más adictivas de la plataforma: un guardaespaldas, una chica en peligro y un amor ¿imposible? Reese Russell disfruta de la vida perfecta, pero todo se complica cuando comienzan a suceder una serie de sucesos extraños y empieza a recibir amenazas por parte anónima. Su padre, Bruce Russell, debe buscarle trabajo al joven criminal Eros Douglas. Así que decide matar dos pájaros de un tiro: el temido Eros Douglas será el nuevo guardaespaldas de la inocente Reese Russell. Pero ambos sienten una especie de química entre los dos. ¿Habrá sido una buena idea juntarlos?
Malala: Activist For Girls' Education
by Raphaelle Frier Aurélia FrontyMalala Yousafzai stood up to the Taliban and fought for the right for all girls to receive an education. When she was just fifteen-years old, the Taliban attempted to kill Malala, but even this did not stop her activism.
Malarkey
by Keith GrayBrook High is a great grey concrete ants' nest of a school. John Malarkey is the new kid, thrown in at the deep end of Year 11. He's the wrong person in the wrong place at the wrong time. Through what at first appears to be a random meeting, he helps a girl called Mary Chase out of a tricky situation, but is subsequently accused of stealing report cards to sell to students so they can write their own bogus reports. He quickly realises it was all a set-up, and that he's been used to take the fall. The teacher who accuses him of the crime gives him one day to prove his innocence. Malarkey tries to track down Mary Chase, but it's difficult in such a huge place. He does, however, discover strange goings-on beneath the surface of the normal school day. The more questions he asks the deeper he becomes involved in the corrupt under-belly of the school. He's also noticed the peculiar fact that so many kids at Brook wear Adidas trainers - black with the three white stripes. He realises that these are the badge of membership worn by those involved in the school's 'mafia'. He discovers that the name of the organisation's leader is Freddie Cloth, and Mary Chase turns out to be Cloth's girlfriend. Malarkey is soon noticed for asking so many questions, and receives warnings and then threats to back down. But, with time quickly running out for him, he still has to prove his innocence. And the only way to do this is to get to Freddie Cloth.
Malas impresiones (Siete noches, varios romances #Volumen 1)
by Alys MarínBuscaba hacer amigos y encontró el amor de su vida. El joven Fernando Muñoz no había previsto en su penúltimo año de instituto que le ofrecerían la oportunidad de estudiar en uno de los mejores centros del país. Esa oportunidad no le agrada al inicio, porque supondría distanciarse de las únicas personas que considera amigos y tener que lidiar con nuevos y posibles acosadores. Sin embargo, verá que está equivocado. Estos peculiares y adinerados adolescentes poseen una tradición que, en la semana anterior al inicio de las clases, disfrutan de extravagantes fiestas cada noche. Eso supondrá para el chico el abrir los ojos a un mundo al que comenzará a pertenecer. Uno tan brillante que le amenaza con modificar su vida sin remedio para que regrese a su estado ordinario. Su sorpresa será mayor cuando esas personas a las que temía le reciben con los brazos abiertos. Conocerá a compañeros que trastocarán su manera de pensar, vivirá experiencias que nunca imaginaría y soñará con algo más allá de lo acostumbrado… Posiblemente, con una chica que al inicio no le dará una buena impresión. No obstante, ella misma le hará cambiar de opinión.
Malaysia in Pictures (Visual Geography Series)
by Francesca Di PiazzaIntroduces the geography, history, religious beliefs, government, and people of Malaysia.
Malcolm X (Scholastic Focus): By Any Means Necessary
by Walter Dean MyersAs a 14-year-old he was Malcolm Little, the president of his class and a top student. At 16 he was hustling tips at a Boston nightclub. In Harlem he was known as Detroit Red, a slick street operator. At 19 he was back in Boston, leading a gang of burglars. At 20 he was in prison.It was in prison that Malcolm Little started the journey that would lead him to adopt the name Malcolm X, and there he developed his beliefs about what being black means in America: beliefs that shook America then, and still shake America today.Few men in American history are as controversial or compelling as Malcolm X. In this Coretta Scott King Honor Book, Walter Dean Myers, winner of a Newbery Honor and four-time Coretta Scott King Award winner, portrays Malcolm X as prophet, dealer, convict, troublemaker, revolutionary, and voice of black militancy.
Malcolm X Talks to Young People (pamphlet)
by Malcolm XA selection of speeches from the book of the same title. Includes Malcolm's 1965 interview with the Young Socialist magazine.
A Maldição da Criança: Um Romance Histórico de Viagens no Tempo
by Amanda RobertsEm um único momento, sua vida já não era mais sua… Nas ruas de Pequim, Sparrow sobrevive de furtar bolsos e roubar comidas dos mercadores, até o dia em que ela toca num item que a leva em uma viagem no tempo, acordando um poder nela que não consegue controlar ou entender. Sparrow é forçada a usar seu “truque” para dizer fortunas, uma aventura que é exaustiva na melhor das hipóteses, e mortal na pior. Todos os dias se torna um pesadelo que Sparrow tem medo de que nunca vai terminar. Mas ela consegue a atenção da própria imperatriz. Uma mulher de crueldade e poder imensuráveis–a mulher com a possibilidade de mudar o destino de Sparrow para sempre... Não perca A Maldição da Criança, um prequel emocionante para a trilogia Tocando o Tempo. Em um único momento, sua vida já não era mais sua… Nas ruas de Pequim, Sparrow sobrevive de furtar bolsos e roubar comidas dos mercadores, até o dia em que ela toca num item que a leva em uma viagem no tempo, acordando um poder nela que não consegue controlar ou entender. Sparrow é forçada a usar seu “truque” para dizer fortunas, uma aventura que é exaustiva na melhor das hipóteses, e mortal na pior. Todos os dias se torna um pesadelo que Sparrow tem medo de que nunca vai terminar. Mas ela consegue a atenção da própria imperatriz. Uma mulher de crueldade e poder imensuráveis–a mulher com a possibilidade de mudar o destino de Sparrow para sempre... Não perca A Maldição da Criança, um prequel emocionante para a trilogia Tocando o Tempo.
La maldición de las musas (Cuentos de Bereth #Volumen 2)
by Javier RuescasEn el décimo aniversario de su publicación, llega la segunda parte de la obra más famosa de Javier Ruescas, «Cuentos de Bereth», reeditada por el autor con inesperados giros. Mientras Duna y Adhárel luchan a contrarreloj para acabar con la maldición, las Musas mueven indolentes las piezas que han de conformar los destinos del reino. La amenaza de la guerra hierve en la sangre de los hombres y la única esperanza para el reino de Bereth es una nueva Poesía, la única que podría salvarlos a todos# o condenarlos. ¿Conseguirán adueñarse de sus hilos los personajes? ¿Serán más poderosos que su propio destino? La respuesta se encuentra en lo más profundo del bosque. Cuentos de Bereth es un homenaje a los cuentos de hadas tradicionales y una aventura épica que ha cautivado a miles de lectores desde su publicación original. En el décimo aniversario de su lanzamiento recuperamos este mundo, revisado en profundidad por el autor, en una nueva edición de lujo que emocionará y sorprenderá tanto a los lectores que crecieron con Bereth como a los que se adentren por primera vez en sus páginas.
La maldición de los Grace
by Laure EveHace falta algo más que magia negra para convertirse en uno de ellos. Un espectacular thriller fantástico. Todos adoran a los Grace. Fenrin Grace es una criatura irreal, casi mítica, que seduce a todas las chicas casi sin proponérselo. En realidad, solo está esperando a que aparezca alguien especial. Alguien distinto, que le haga preguntarse cómo ha podido vivir tanto tiempo sin esa persona. Alguien como yo. La hermana gemela de Fenrin, Thalia, es una joven hermosa y esbelta, con una larga melena de color miel. Vaya a donde vaya, deja a su paso una estela de seguidoras que se mueren por imitarla. Hechiza a todo aquel que se cruza en su camino. Y luego está Summer. La más joven de los Grace y la única que admite que es una bruja de verdad. Era inevitable que se sintiera atraída por mí... la nueva, una chica solitaria que esconde muchos secretos. Yo soy River. No soy una Grace. Pero estoy dispuesta a todo para serlo.
La maldición de Thuban (La chica dragón #Volumen 1)
by Licia TroisiLa estirpe del dragón tiene el destino marcado en la frente... ¿Te atreves a volar con alas de dragón? Sofía cree que su destino es acabar sus días de infancia en un orfanato. Pero de repente, todo cambia: un excéntrico profesor de antropología la adopta y le descubre su verdadero pasado. Sofía es, en realidad, descendiente de la estirpe del dragón, una estirpe mágica que debe despertar rápidamente para defender el mundo del peor enemigo de todos los tiempos: el temible Nidhoggr. El tiempo se acaba y Sofía deberá aprender a ser la chica dragón.