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The Parables Of Jesus
by William BarclayBarclay finds in these "best-known stories in the world" new force and significance for the modern reader. Each chapter analyzes an individual parable - identifies its theme, explains it in the light of the language and customs of the ancient world, and clearly interprets its meaning for us today.
The Red Badge of Courage (Saddleback Classics Series)
by Stephen CraneAn abridged version of the tale set in the spring of 1863 when, while engaged in the fierce battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia, a young Union soldier matures to manhood and finds peace of mind as he comes to grips with his conflicting emotions about war.
The Rise and Fall of the American Teenager
by Thomas HineThis book is a glorious appreciation of youth and illuminates the fascinating history of teenagers and how we have transformed our view of them in our society.
The Story of the First Americans (Ancient Times #Book One)
by Suzanne Strauss ArtThis is the first of two volumes about Native Americans written for students in grades five through eight. <P><P> It begins with the first bands of nomads who crossed the land bridge from Asia during the last Ice Age and proceeds to describe how their descendants learned to adapt to a wide variety of natural environments. <P><P>Each of the six chapters focuses upon a particular geographical region and traces the better known cultures that evolved there from earliest times until about the 12th century AD.
The Tanglewoods' Secret
by Patricia St JohnRuth and her beloved brother Philip find solace in the expanse of Tanglewoods. There they escape into bird watching, climbing, and general misadventures with their friend Terry. But life with their Aunt is harsh and Ruth suffers from an incorrigible temper.
The Watcher: The Watcher (Roswell High #4)
by Melinda MetzLife will never be the same... Max is dying. No one wants to believe it, but he knows it's true. And as the end grows closer, he can only think of one thing: Who will protect Liz if he's not here? Liz can't stand watching Max suffer. She's determined to find some way -- any way -- to save him. But the only way to help Max is to risk her own life. Is she willing to die for the one she loves?
The Way Things Never Were: The Truth about the "Good Old Days"
by Norman H. FinkelsteinA history of the United States during the 1950s and 1960s including sections on health care, eating habits, family life, environmental issues, and the condition of the elderly.
The Will to Empower: Democratic Citizens and Other Subjects
by Barbara CruikshankHow do liberal democracies produce citizens who are capable of governing themselves? In considering this question, Barbara Cruikshank rethinks central topics in political theory, including the relationship between welfare and citizenship, democracy.
The Willow Files
by Yvonne Navarro"I like you. You're nice, and you're funny and you don't smoke, and okay, werewolf, but that's not all the time. I mean, three days out of the month I'm not much fun to he around, either." -- Willow When Buffy the Vampire Slayer arrived in Sunnydale, she befriended a bookish, insecure girl named Willow. As a Slayerette, Will uses her computer prowess for good, hacking into electronic government files and researching obscure rituals on the Web. But Willow's love life is severely lacking, consisting of an unfulfilled crush on her friend Xander and a short-lived fling with a deadly demon she met over the Internet. Through her often life-threatening experiences with the Slayer, Willow gains the confidence to just be herself in the peer pressure-filled world of high school. And when her first real boyfriend, Oz, turns out to be a bit...unusual...in his own right, Willow is just the girl to prove that love really is blind...and a little scary.
The Wrath of the Grinning Ghost: Book Twelve) (Johnny Dixon #12)
by John Bellairs Brad StricklandA young man fights to save his father from a spirit&’s curse in the epic finale to a series starring &“a terrific hero&” (The New York Times) The sea is calm, the air is fresh, and the bobbing boat feels like a living creature underneath Johnny Dixon&’s feet. Johnny hardly ever sees his father, who trains Air Force pilots in Colorado, and their annual Florida fishing trip is the highlight of his year. They&’re on their way back to Duston Heights, Massachusetts, where Johnny lives with his grandparents, when a visit to a fortune-teller puts a terrible fright into Johnny. Inside the seer&’s crystal ball, he sees a grinning ghost who cackles out a fearsome message: &“The universe shall be mine!&” Johnny tries to forget what he saw, but when he and his father return to Duston Heights, his dad falls into a coma, and Johnny is certain that the ghost is to blame. With the help of his old friend Professor Childermass, Johnny will defeat the smirking ghoul—or never see his father again. The Johnny Dixon series, from the author of The House with a Clock in Its Walls, is full of fun, adventure, and supernatural chills, along with &“believable and likable characters&” who are a delight to spend time with (The New York Times).
The Year They Burned the Books
by Nancy GardenFrom the author of Annie on My Mind comes an unflinching novel about prejudice, censorship, and homophobia in a New England town. As the editor in chief of the Wilson High Telegraph, senior Jamie Crawford is supposed to weigh in on the cutting-edge issues that will interest students in her school. But when she writes an opinion piece in support of the new health curriculum—which includes safe-sex education and making condoms available to students—she has no idea how much of a controversy she’s stepped into. A conservative school board member has started a war against the new curriculum, and now—thanks to Jamie’s editorial—against the newspaper as well. As Jamie deals with the fallout and comes to terms with her own sexuality, the school and town become a battleground for clashing opinions. Now, Jamie and the students at Wilson need to find another way to express their beliefs before prejudice, homophobia, and violence define their small town.
They Saw the Future: Oracles, Psychics, Scientists, Great Thinkers, and Pretty Good Guessers
by Kathleen KrullDiscusses the work and predictions of those who have speculated about or claimed to see the future, from the oracles of ancient Greece to such modern figures as Edgar Cayce and Jeane Dixon.
Thief of Souls (The Star Shards Chronicles #2)
by Neal ShustermanA group of monumentally powerful teens must face an ancient, soul-eating foe in this second book of The Star Shards Chronicles.A cataclysmic explosion has given earthly teens astronomical powers—when the star Mentarsus-H went supernova at their conceptions, the teens absorbed the shattered soul of the star and inherited unimaginable abilities. Now the Star Shards have become like gods, drunk on their own power—and ripe for manipulation by The Bringer, a creature who would turn them against one another and transform the planet into his own personal feeding ground. But who is more dangerous: The Bringer or the Star Shards? Acclaimed author Neal Shusterman presents “a story which is grippingly unexpected” (The Bookwatch) that sets the stage for the riveting conclusion to The Star Shards trilogy. Originally published by Tor Fantasy in 1999.
This Is Graceanne's Book
by P. L. WhitneyThe story is told by a nine-year old boy, Charlie, who observes with an encompassing awe a pivotal year in the life of his older sister Graceanne. She's loud, intellectual and a ruthless physical and psychological daredevil, a girl whose ferocious exploits are the stuff of local legend and the stuff of all that Charlie aspires to be. He narrates Graceanne's painful passage into teenage, a passage made tempestuous by their violent mother.
To Be a Kid
by John D. Ivanko Maya AjmeraText and photographs from countries around the world illustrate some of the activities children everywhere have in common.
Tomorrow I'll Miss You (Aloha Cove Series)
by Theresa KellySixteen-year-old Cass Devane and her stepsister, Tabitha, have settled into their year at school. Cass is dating Logan and Tabitha is dating Micah. But letters in the mail soon change everything. Tabitha receives letters from her mother, who has not been in contact with her since she deserted Tabitha when she was four. Tabitha is torn between her allegiance to her father and the deep desire to know her mother better. Cass struggles to maintain a close friendship with Janette from Tennessee, but her friend just seems to be drifting away. What will she do?
Total Health: Talking About Life's Changes
by Susan BoeThis book helps teenagers to find answers to many questions like, What does the purpose of our newfound faith in Jesus Christ actually mean?
Totally Awesome Health
by Linda Meeks Philip HeitTextbook for teens on health, nutrition, relationships, pregnancy, old age, body image, physical activity, drugs, cancer, health care, pollution, first aid, and more.
Tropical Rain Forests (A True book)
by Darlene R. StilleDifferentiates a tropical rain forest from all others, and describes its typical plant and animal life.
Virtual Vandals (Tom Clancy's Net Force Explorers #1)
by Tom Clancy Steve Pieczenik Diane DuaneFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of Op-Center comes a different kind of law enforcement.<P> In the year 2010, computers are the new superpowers. Those who control them, control the world. To enforce the Net Laws, Congress creates the ultimate computer security agency within the FBI: Net Force.<P> When the director of Net Force is assassinated, Deputy Director Alex Michaels is thrust into one of the most powerful and dangerous positions in the world. At the same time, cyber-terrorists sabotage mainframe computers across the country, causing famine, chaos, and death.<P> Now Michaels and his team must find out who is responsible -- and what they have to gain. But there is another problem. If they assassinated one Net Force director, what will stop them from assassinating another?<P> A powerful examination of America's defense and intelligence systems of the future, Tom Clancy's Net Force is the creation of Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik, inspiring this novel as well as the explosive ABC Television miniseries.
Waiting for Stardust (Thoroughbred Ashleigh #3)
by Joanna CampbellCan any horse replace Lightning? Giving up Lightning was the hardest thing Ashleigh Griffen has ever done. Nothing can replace her beloved mare, and nothing anyone can say or do will make Ashleigh fell better.
Wasps (Nature's Children)
by Jen GreenHow many kinds of wasps are there? Where do wasps live? What do wasps eat? Do all wasps sting? Find the answers to these questions, and learn much more about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and lives of wasps.
What I Wish I'd Known in High School (Revised Edition)
by John BythewayThis book is about the answers to questions your teacher won't normally talk about. For example: Why the obsession with being popular? What's up with that? Why do some people treat you differently when your alone than when their with their friends? Why do I feel good some days and bad other days? Am I moody? Is there life after high school? How can I be happy? And on, and on, and on. The intent, for you, is to help you have fun in high school, to help you realize what is going on, and to make sure you understand that you can do and be anything you set your heart on. Enjoy!!!
Whitechurch
by Chris LynchTwo best friends are caught in a love triangle with fatal consequencesPauly and Oakley have been best friends since they were kids. When newcomer Lilly moves to their small New England town, both boys fall in love with her immediately. Unbalanced Pauly becomes Lilly&’s boyfriend, and Oakley becomes the one she confides in—the one who always puts things right. But a love triangle can&’t stay peaceful for long, and erratic, obsessive Pauly can&’t be trusted. How can Oakley keep making things right when things are so very wrong?