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Swiss Mist
by Randy PowellWhen Milo is in fifth grade, his parents get divorced, and his teacher, Ms. Swinford, helps him make it through the year. He loves hearing her sing "The Happy Wanderer" and reminisce about the year she lived in Switzerland during college, practically on the misty slopes of the Matterhorn. The Matterhorn! During the next five years, Milo moves through the mists of Washington State - from place to place and school to school - while his mother tries to figure out what to do with her life. Along the way, he tries to "seek the truth," as his free-spirited father urged him to do before he left, but he never forgets Ms. Swinford and her tales of Switzerland. Then, when he gets the chance to see Ms. Swinford again, his understanding of what is true is shaken.
Switch
by A.S. KingA surreal and timely novel about the effects of isolation and what it means to be connected to the world from the Printz Award-winning author of Dig.Time has stopped. It's been June 23, 2020 for nearly a year as far as anyone can tell. Frantic adults demand teenagers focus on finding practical solutions to the worldwide crisis. Not everyone is on board though. Javelin-throwing prodigy Truda Becker is pretty sure her "Solution Time" class won't solve the world's problems, but she does have a few ideas what might. Truda lives in a house with a switch that no one ever touches, a switch her father protects every day by nailing it into hundreds of progressively larger boxes. But Truda's got a crow bar, and one way or another, she's going to see what happens when she flips the switch.
Switch
by Ingrid LawIngrid Law delivers another heartwarming story about the magic of friendship and the power of family in this companion to her Newbery Honor winning Savvy Gypsy Beaumont has always been a whirly-twirly free spirit, so as her thirteenth birthday approaches, she hopes to get a magical ability that will let her fly, or dance up to the stars. Instead, she wakes up on her birthday with blurry vision . . . and starts seeing flashes of the future and past. But when Momma and Poppa announce that her very un-magical, downright mean Grandma Pat has Alzheimer's and is going to move in with them, Gypsy's savvy--along with her family's--suddenly becomes its opposite. Now it's savvy mayhem as Gypsy starts freezing time, and no one could have predicted what would happen on their trip to bring Grandma Pat home . . . not even Gypsy. With her trademark style and whimsical, beautiful language, Ingrid Law has written another wonderfully moving companion to her Newbery Honor winning Savvy.
Switch
by Tish CohenCareful. Some wishes do come true.When you have 37 siblings, it's easy to get lost in the shuffle. Andrea Birch feels totally ignored by her parents even though she's their only biological child. The constant revolving door at her house full of foster kids can be cool sometimes, but really it just makes Andrea sad.Still there's one thing--one hot person--who makes Andrea happy: Will Sherwood.Only he's dating Joules Adams...the girl with the perfect life. She's got the perfect body, the perfect clothes, and she's the daughter of a famous rock star. Andrea would give anything to switch places with Joules. But when her wish comes true, Andrea's new life isn't dream scenario she envisioned. In fact, it turns out to be the one wish she didn't want to come true. Will she ever be able to switch back?
Switcharound (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Gold #Level P)
by Lois LowryForced to spend a summer with their father and his "new" family, Caroline, age eleven, and J.P., age thirteen, are given unpleasant responsibilities for which they are determined to get revenge.
Switcharound (Just the Tates!)
by Lois LowryForced to spend a summer with their father and his "new" family, Caroline, age eleven, and J. P. , age thirteen, are given unpleasant responsibilities for which they are determined to get revenge.
Switched
by Jessica WollmanFrom rags . . . Laura Mellon has never met a fabric she couldn't soften or a stain she couldn't remove. She's tired of cleaning houses with her starry-eyed mom. But it's the only way she'll save enough $$$ for college. To riches . . . Willa Pogue can't enjoy being an heiress. She's too busy worrying about fitting in at Fenwick, her snooty new Connecticut boarding school. Then she meets Laura, her new maid. Laura's the spitting image of Willa! Soon Laura is trading vacuums for Fenwick's ivy-covered campus, and Willa is sinking blissfully into the anonymity of the hired help. But then Laura begins to fall for preppy Caleb Blake, and Willa discovers a brandnew (and completely unacceptable for a Pogue) passion. Can the girls ever return to their old lives?
Switched at Birth: Carrying Her Millionaire's Baby / Switched At Birth (the Bravos Of Valentine Bay) (The Bravos of Valentine Bay #5)
by Christine RimmerA NEW IDENTITY, A NEW LOVE Ever since Madison Delaney learned she was switched at birth, her life has been in a tailspin. The Hollywood actress arrives in Valentine Bay hesitant to reveal herself to her new family, but she quickly encounters Sten Larson living next door. The down-to-earth shipbuilder makes Madison question everything she thought she wanted. Can a movie star find happiness in small-town Oregon?
Switching Gears (Love, Lucas Novel #2)
by Chantele SedgwickStill mourning the loss of Lucas Nelson, the boy she loved in secret for years, seventeen-year-old Emmy Martin turns to her passion for mountain biking to try to fill the empty void in her life. But just when things start looking up, Emmy discovers her mom has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Confused and angry, she throws herself into mountain biking like never before. She wants to improve on the trails, get a sponsor, and finally beat her nemesis, Whitney.When Cole Evans, a boy from school who usually doesn’t care about anything but himself, offers to train her for the biggest race of the season, she accepts, determined to beat Whitney. The more time she spends with Cole, the more she realizes he’s different than she’d expected, and, to her surprise, she’s falling for him. Torn between the deep feelings she still has for Lucas and her growing ones for Cole, she knows she must choose a path.As she drifts further away from her family and closer to her dream of being sponsored, a terrible accident threatens any semblance of peace and happiness she has left. Instead of closing herself off to the people she loves, Emmy must learn to rely on those she has pushed away if she’s going to have any chance of picking up where she left off before the accident.
Swoon
by Nina MalkinTorn from her native New York City and dumped in the land of cookie-cutter preps, Candice is resigned to her posh, dull fate. Nothing ever happens in Swoon, Connecticut . . . until Dice's perfect, privileged cousin Penelope nearly dies in a fall from an old tree and her spirit intertwines with that of a ghost. His name? Sinclair Youngblood Powers. His mission?Revenge. And while Pen is oblivious to the possession, Dice is all too aware of Sin. She's intensely drawn to him-- but not at all crazy about the havoc he's wreaking. Determined to exorcise the demon, Dice accidentally sets Sin loose, gives him flesh, makes him formidable. Now she must destroy an even more potent--and irresistible-- adversary before the whole town succumbs to Sin's will. Only trouble is, she's in love with him.
Swoon at Your Own Risk
by Sydney SalterYou'd think Polly Martin would have all the answers when it comes to love-after all, her grandmother is the famous syndicated advice columnist Miss Swoon. But after a junior year full of dating disasters, Polly has sworn off boys. This summer, she's going to focus on herself for once. So Polly is happy when she finds out Grandma is moving in-think of all the great advice she'll get. But Miss Swoon turns out to be a man-crazy sexagenarian! How can Polly stop herself from falling for Xander Cooper, the suddenly-hot skateboarder who keeps showing up while she's working at Wild Waves water park, when Grandma is picking up guys at the bookstore and flirting with the dishwasher repairman? No advice column can prepare Polly for what happens when she goes on a group camping trip with three too many ex-boyfriends and the tempting Xander. Polly is forced to face her feelings and figure out if she can be in love-and still be herself.
Sworn to Protect: A Sugarland Blue Novel (Sugarland Blue #1)
by Jo DavisThe passionate and explosive first novel in Jo Davis's breathtaking new series, SUGARLAND BLUE.Detective Shane Ford, Sugarland's favourite cop, has been blindsided by the sudden death of his best friend NFL star Brad Cooper, and by becoming the legal guardian of Brad's son Dylan - a bitter, angry sixteen-year-old with a dangerous secret. Shane is determined to pry the truth from Dylan, but manages only to alienate him - and winds up going head-to-head with Juvenile Officer Daisy Callahan, whose job is to protect the teen's best interests.Shane has always been drawn to Daisy's beauty and strength, but he's determined not to allow their intense attraction to interfere with his duty ever again. It's a vow that will prove difficult to keep, as the realities of Shane and Daisy's blossoming love and their growing bond with the grieving teen propel Shane headlong into danger for the new family he has sworn to protect.Don't miss Jo Davis's paranormal romance alter-ego J. D. Tyler, and her dark, sexy Alpha Pack series.
Sybil at Sixteen (The Sebastian Sisters #4)
by Susan Beth PfefferAlways the youngest but never the baby, Sibyl sometimes wonders, What good is inner strength if only you know it&’s there? Sybil loves Aunt Grace&’s dark, old house, even if the upkeep is a burden the Sebastians can&’t entirely afford. It feels like home, and after years of surgeries and therapy, all Sybil wants for her sixteenth birthday is to be surrounded by her crazy family in a place of their own. But Evvie&’s been keeping a secret, one that puts her at risk, and when the truth finally comes out, it throws the whole family into turmoil as they struggle to face the facts. Sybil may not have Evvie&’s charm, Thea&’s patience, or Claire&’s beauty, but she does have herself: quiet, perceptive, and absolutely determined. When her father, Nicky, declares that he&’s found a solution to their troubles, Sybil faces a difficult choice—and her heart tells her there are some betrayals that can never be forgiven.
Sycamore Year
by Mildred LeeSycamore is the small Southern town, (very small and very Southern, to judge by the cautious, conventional outlook and the girls' genteel old fashionedness) where Wren Fairchild moves at thirteen when her principal father changes high schools. She makes friends with fatherless, hardworking Anna of the beautiful voice and great singing future. Then Anna becomes pregnant by a no-good out-of-towner and Wren (goes nearly bananas from sharing her terrible secret, but at last Wren's parents and then Anna's mother find out--demonstrating their love and support.
Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up
by Danielle JosephSydney Frankel, soon to be a sixth-grader, is looking forward to a summer of fun with her best friend, Maggie. She figures she deserves some time to herself to do what she wants before her mom delivers Sydney's new sibling in just four months. Too bad Sydney's mom has other plans for her. Sydney's forced to take a summer course at the South Miami Community Center. She's allowed to take any class, except for what she really wants—a reading course. But when Maggie comes up with a switcheroo plan so that they can both take the classes they like, unexpected complications arise.
Sylvia & Miz Lula Maye (Exceptional Reading And Language Arts Titles For Intermediate Grades Ser.)
by Pansie Hart FloodWhen 10-year-old Sylvia Freeman moves to Wakeview, South Carolina, she's sure that her summer is going to be plain ol' boring—that is until she meets her 99-year-old neighbor, Miz Lula Maye. It's always been just Sylvia and her momma, but as the hot summer days pass, she finds herself heading down the dusty dirt road that runs from her house to Miz Lula Maye's more and more. With Miz Lula Maye, everything is an adventure, whether they're swaying on the porch swing or chasing after missing cats. Then, one day, a stranger comes to town with news about Sylvia's past that changes her life forever. With her world turned upside-down, what can Sylvia do?
Sylvia's Lot
by Teresa WaughA heartwarming and “thoroughly enjoyable” novel of friendship, family, and second chances (The Times, London). Sylvia Appleby is lonely and dissatisfied with her life. She left her husband Frederick, a clergyman and a drunk, some years ago now, and hasn’t seen him since. Her two children have grown up and moved out, leaving her to deal with her awful mother who keeps threatening to descend upon her from Manchester at any moment. Her only consolation is her loyal dog, Prophecy, but even he cannot fill the huge void in her life. So when she sees Mr. Hardcastle’s advertisement for a cook and housekeeper at his beautiful home in Sussex, she jumps at the opportunity for a fresh start and a renewed sense of purpose. However, it’s not long before Sylvia realizes that she’s not the only one with a complicated past, as she finds herself entangled in her employer’s problems—including his turbulent relationship with his money-grubbing daughter and his equally worrying relationship with alcohol. Is Sylvia simply doomed to repeat the past, or is it still possible for her to find her happily ever after?
Sylvia's Second Act: A Novel
by Hillary YablonHer husband&’s cheating on her. She hates Boca. Sylvia is mad and she isn&’t going to take it anymore. She&’s moving back north, to the city of her dreams—with her best friend, Evie, in tow. Think a screwball comedy featuring a sophisticated Thelma and Louise with martinis in hand . . .When sixty-three-year-old Sylvia finds her husband in bed with the floozy of their Boca retirement community, she&’s shocked and furious . . . at first. By the time her head stops spinning, Sylvia realizes that actually, this isn&’t what she wants anymore anyway.So she enlists her best friend, the glamorous older widow Evie, to join her in setting up a new life in Manhattan. Sylvia&’s ex-husband may have lost her life savings, but Sylvia and Evie are scrappy and determined, unopposed to pawning jewelry and roughing it in tiny apartments. And before long, Sylvia signs on to revive her decades-old wedding planning business with a former professional rival. Sylvia has a lot to prove, and beneath it all, she can&’t help but wonder: Will she ever be able to get back into the dating game?Sylvia doesn't want to be twenty-five or thirty again. Her age gives her wisdom, experience, and perspective. A career, sex, fun, and a new romance—her entire second act is stretched out in front of her, beckoning to her. It&’s her time, and watch out, world, Sylvia is coming!
Sylvia's Second Act: The hilarious, heartwarming and utterly feel-good read for 2024!
by Hillary Yablon'Hilarious, heartwarming and delightfully refreshing' CAROL KIRKWOOD'Will put a twinkle in your eye and a spring in your step. Fabulous fun!' VERONICA HENRY'Wickedly funny and utterly engaging. Sylvia is our queen!' ALEX BROWN'Joyful, feel-good fun with a feisty heroine you can't help but love!' FANNY BLAKEGrowing older doesn't just mean growing wiser.But it does mean a lot of fun...When 63-year-old Sylvia finds her husband in bed with another woman, she's shocked and furious . . . at first. But by the time her head stops spinning, Sylvia realises she hates the retirement community she's living in - it's for old people. And she certainly doesn't feel old!So, she enlists the help of her best friend, glamorous 70-year-old widow Evie, and the pair flee to Manhattan to start a new life in the city that never sleeps. Sylvia's husband may have lost her life savings, but they're scrappy and determined - and they weren't born yesterday...Before long, Sylvia is reviving her wedding planning business and even finds herself back in the dating game! And no matter what her meddling daughter thinks, it's her time now - and she's determined that in this glorious second act, the best is yet to come!Hilarious, heartwarming and utterly feel-good, Sylvia's Second Act is perfect for fans of Heartburn by Nora Ephron, Grace & Frankie, and Sex and the City. ***Praise for Sylvia's Second Act:'A feel-good read, we love Sylvia' BELLA'A first-rate novel of second chances that will have you laughing right from the start. Sylvia will show you that it's never too late to reinvent yourself, especially if you have a good friend by' STEVEN ROWLEY'Novelist Hillary Yablon gives readers hungry for a midlife romance a fizzy, delicious story we didn't know we needed. Take a bow, Sylvia, cause readers are gonna give this laugh-out-loud female buddy story made in Manhattan a standing ovation' MARY KAY ANDREWS'Sylvia's story hit all of my favorite notes - laugh out loud funny, action packed and ultimately redemptive. It's a love song to women of a certain age, and I'll be humming it for years to come' ANNABEL MONAGHAN'A gem! Every page of this book is a delight' KJ DELL'ANTONIA'I'm ready to audition real-life candidates for the Sylvia to my Evie (or the Evie to my Sylvia)... These two are living the dream and getting up to exactly the level of post-retirement fun I want to have one day. Pure delight!' MARY LAURA PHILPOTT'I'm ready to audition real-life candidates for the Sylvia to my Evie (or the Evie to my Sylvia)... These two are living the dream and getting up to exactly the level of post-retirement fun I want to have one day. Pure delight!' JESSE Q. SUTANTO
Sylvia's Second Act: The hilarious, heartwarming and utterly feel-good read for 2024!
by Hillary Yablon'Hilarious, heartwarming and delightfully refreshing' CAROL KIRKWOOD'Will put a twinkle in your eye and a spring in your step. Fabulous fun!' VERONICA HENRY'Wickedly funny and utterly engaging. Sylvia is our queen!' ALEX BROWN'Joyful, feel-good fun with a feisty heroine you can't help but love!' FANNY BLAKEGrowing older doesn't just mean growing wiser.But it does mean a lot of fun...When 63-year-old Sylvia finds her husband in bed with another woman, she's shocked and furious . . . at first. But by the time her head stops spinning, Sylvia realises she hates the retirement community she's living in - it's for old people. And she certainly doesn't feel old!So, she enlists the help of her best friend, glamorous 70-year-old widow Evie, and the pair flee to Manhattan to start a new life in the city that never sleeps. Sylvia's husband may have lost her life savings, but they're scrappy and determined - and they weren't born yesterday...Before long, Sylvia is reviving her wedding planning business and even finds herself back in the dating game! And no matter what her meddling daughter thinks, it's her time now - and she's determined that in this glorious second act, the best is yet to come!Hilarious, heartwarming and utterly feel-good, Sylvia's Second Act is perfect for fans of Heartburn by Nora Ephron, Grace & Frankie, and Sex and the City. ***Praise for Sylvia's Second Act:'A feel-good read, we love Sylvia' HEAT'A first-rate novel of second chances that will have you laughing right from the start. Sylvia will show you that it's never too late to reinvent yourself, especially if you have a good friend by' STEVEN ROWLEY'Novelist Hillary Yablon gives readers hungry for a midlife romance a fizzy, delicious story we didn't know we needed. Take a bow, Sylvia, cause readers are gonna give this laugh-out-loud female buddy story made in Manhattan a standing ovation' MARY KAY ANDREWS'Sylvia's story hit all of my favorite notes - laugh out loud funny, action packed and ultimately redemptive. It's a love song to women of a certain age, and I'll be humming it for years to come' ANNABEL MONAGHAN'A gem! Every page of this book is a delight' KJ DELL'ANTONIA'I'm ready to audition real-life candidates for the Sylvia to my Evie (or the Evie to my Sylvia)... These two are living the dream and getting up to exactly the level of post-retirement fun I want to have one day. Pure delight!' MARY LAURA PHILPOTT'I'm ready to audition real-life candidates for the Sylvia to my Evie (or the Evie to my Sylvia)... These two are living the dream and getting up to exactly the level of post-retirement fun I want to have one day. Pure delight!' JESSE Q. SUTANTO
Symptoms of a Heartbreak
by Sona Charaipotra"A smart, tender and thoughtful exploration of loving in the face of heartbreaking circumstances."—Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Everything Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star"Saira’s antics as a female, Indian American Doogie Howser kept me glued to the edge of my seat from the first page to the last. Symptoms of a Heartbreak is the summer rom-com to add to your list!"—Sandhya Menon, New York Times–bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi The youngest doctor in America, an Indian-American teen makes her rounds—and falls head over heels—in the contemporary romantic comedy Symptoms of a Heartbreak. Fresh from med school, sixteen-year-old medical prodigy Saira arrives for her first day at her new job: treating children with cancer. She’s always had to balance family and friendships with her celebrity as the Girl Genius—but she’s never had to prove herself to skeptical adult co-workers while adjusting to real life-and-death stakes. And working in the same hospital as her mother certainly isn’t making things any easier.But life gets complicated when Saira finds herself falling in love with a patient: a cute teen boy who’s been diagnosed with cancer. And when she risks her brand new career to try to improve his chances, it could cost her everything.It turns out “heartbreak” is the one thing she still doesn’t know how to treat. In her solo debut, Sona Charaipotra brings us a compelling #ownvoices protagonist who’s not afraid to chase what she wants. Symptoms of a Heartbreak goes from romantic comedy highs to tearjerker lows and is the ultimate cure-all for young adult readers needing an infusion of something heartfelt.An Imprint Book"A tender YA romance set in the thick of the medical world." —Entertainment Weekly"Fans of YA contemporary don't want to miss this one." —Buzzfeed"Doogie Howser, M.D. meets The Fault in Our Stars in this tender romcom." —Teen Vogue
Sync
by Ellen HopkinsFrom #1 NYT bestselling author Ellen Hopkins comes a new heartbreaking young adult novel in verse about twins separated in the foster care system and the different paths their lives take.Seventeen-year-old twins Storm and Lake have always been in perfect sync. They faced the worst a parent could do and survived it together. In the wake of their mother&’s rejection, they&’ve spent the last five years moving from foster home to foster home—sometimes placed together, sometimes apart.After being separated from his sister once again, Storm is devastated. He&’s the older brother and promised to always take care of Lake. But after a stint in juvie, his newest placement has him feeling almost hopeful. His foster dad is kind, and his girlfriend, Jaidyn, is the first person other than Lake he feels he can trust. But when Jaidyn is sexually assaulted by a violent ex, it pushes Storm over the edge. He retaliates and lands back in lockup—and he fears this time it will be for good. He wishes he could talk to Lake, but he doesn&’t know where she is, and he' s now feeling more alone and out of sync than ever before.Lake, like Storm, has found her own happiness in a relationship with someone new—her fellow foster, Parker. Life with Parker is never boring, but Parker has her own scars. She can be withdrawn and unpredictable, and that can be dangerous, especially after Parker convinces Lake to run away from their Bible-thumping fosters after they are caught in a compromising position. With no money, shelter, or ID, they&’re living on the streets. Lake thinks of Storm and his promise to take care of her, and wonders where he could be now.Told in dual perspectives through unsent letters, at turns heartbreaking and always honest, this latest novel in verse from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ellen Hopkins is a searing and unforgettable account of two teens caught in the teeth of the foster care system, fighting their way out and back to each other.
Syren: Book One: Magyk, Book Two: Flyte, Book Three: Physik, Book Four: Queste, Book Five: Syren, Book Six: Darke, Book Seven: Fyre, The Magykal Papers, The Darke Toad (Septimus Heap #5)
by Angie Sage Mark ZugIn this fifth book in the Magykal series, Septimus ends up on a captivatingly beautiful island, one of seven set in a sparkling sea. He's stranded there with his badly injured dragon, Spit Fyre, along with Jenna and Beetle. There are some strange things about the island, including a Magykal girl named Syrah, a cat-shaped lighthouse that has lost its Light, and an eerie presence that sings to Septimus--can he escape the persistent call? Trouble is also brewing for Lucy and Wolf Boy, who have become entangled with some nefarious sailors at sea, and for Milo Banda, Jenna's father, who is harboring a mysterious treasure chest in his ship's hold. Charismatic storyteller Angie Sage continues Septimus Heap's Magykal journey with more laugh-out-loud adventures, more enchanting charms and spells, and an ever-deepening understanding of the interior life of a young hero.
Systemic Diagnosis: The Application of Family Systems Theory
by Jacob B. PriestSystemic Diagnosis: An Application of Family Systems Theory helps marriage and family therapists incorporate theory-driven assessment and diagnosis into their practice, demonstrating how they can diagnose systems, not just individuals. This introductory textbook argues that theory and diagnosis are key to providing excellent care in family therapy. Rooted in family systems theory, Jacob B. Priest offers readers a model to diagnosis the history, structure, and boundaries of family systems. Chapters begin by looking at traditional and relational models of diagnosis before diving into systemic diagnosis. Readers are introduced to the EPIC assessment and guided on how to use it in their practice. Filled with case studies throughout, the book also includes digital content so students can practice a diagnosis process rooted in family systems theory. Designed to be used on COAMFTE accredited programs, this book is essential for couple and family therapy students who are taking courses in assessment and mental health diagnosis and treatment.
Systemic Multi-Family Therapy: Concepts and Interventions
by Eia Asen Emma Morris Noël PommepuyThis book provides a pragmatic guide to multi-family therapy (MFT), as employed in a variety of different settings: health, social care and education. Bringing six to eight families together to work on similar issues in MFT has become an increasingly successful intervention that encourages service user-participation and moves towards a more patient- and family-centred care. This text describes the concepts, therapeutic stances, interventions and techniques of MFT, bringing together all the major recent developments in the field. Specific topics covered include how to engage families in working together with up to eight families with similar issues and problems, how to set up and conduct multi-family groups and how to evaluate and develop interventions. The book covers working with and across diverse cultures, conditions and problems and includes a chapter on different MFT exercises, activities and games. Systemic Multi-Family Therapy is written for a range of practitioners, including psychotherapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, group therapists and family therapists, and will also be relevant for most professionals working in social care and schools.