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Powwow Summer (Young Adult Fiction)

by Nahanni Shingoose

River is teased about her Indigenous heritage as a young girl, and she struggles with her identity. When she travels to spend the summer with her Indigenous father and grandmother, she finds out what it means to be an "urban Indian." On her family's nearby reserve, she learns about the lives of Indigenous people. River discovers a deep respect for and connection with the land and her cultural traditions. The highlight of her summer is attending the annual powwow with her new friends. After the powwow, River drinks too much and posts photos online that anger people, and she has her right to identify as an Indigenous person called into question. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group.

Practical Approaches in Treating Adolescent Chemical Dependency: A Guide to Clinical Assessment and Intervention

by Bruce Carruth Paul B Henry

Here at last is a comprehensive volume on the often-ignored but vitally important subject of care for the chemically dependent adolescent. The most current treatment approaches are included, all focused on the unique needs of this population. For the first time, a book on adolescent chemical dependence illustrates, in a practical way, the major issues of on-going care--from intervention and assessment through aftercare and relapse. Written by professionals who have worked extensively with chemically dependent youth, Practical Approaches in Treating Adolescent Chemical Dependency will be appreciated by all in the field of chemical dependency--administrators, treatment directors, and certified addictions counselors, as well as by social workers, family therapists, school guidance counselors, and student assistance personnel.BACKCOVER COPY The treatment of alcoholism and drug use is a relatively young field that has developed only in the past 25 years. And as most of the expertise, efforts, and money have been targeted toward the chemically dependent adult population, the use and abuse of substances among young people has skyrocketed.Here at last is a comprehensive book on the often-ignored but vitally important subject of care for the chemically dependent adolescent. The most current treatment approaches are included, all focused on the unique needs of this population. For the first time, a book on adolescent chemical dependence illustrates, in a practical way, the major issues of on-going care--from intervention and assessment through aftercare and relapse. Written by professionals who have worked extensively with chemically dependent youth, Practical Approaches in Treating Adolescent Chemical Dependency features: a comprehensive overview of the dynamics of adolescence and the destructive impact that chemicals have upon kids a description of adolescents who are at risk for chemical dependency guidelines for making accurate assessments of chemically dependent adolescents successful programs and interventions that involve communities, schools, and families special insights into treating chemically dependent minority youth a review of the stages of recovery adapted to the developmental needs of adolescents a look at support groups that best facilitate the recovery process among adolescents much more

Practical Rules for Cursed Witches

by Kayla Cottingham

From the New York Times bestselling author of My Dearest Darkest comes a cozy fantasy romance about a teen witch who must complete her magical training by breaking a powerful family&’s curse. But her own affliction—to never find true love—gets in the way when she falls for the girl she&’s trying to save.Magic is in Delilah Bea&’s blood. Her absentee father is the world&’s most famous cursebreaker, while all the women in her family are fated to never find true love. So when Delilah sets out to complete her magical Calling and gain her full powers as a witch, she has the perfect task in mind—breaking the Bea family curse.But Delilah&’s Calling is hijacked by Kieran Pelumbra, the spoiled son of the most powerful family in the country, and breaking his curse suddenly becomes her official assignment. Every generation, a pair of Pelumbra twins is doomed, with one twin draining the other of their life and magic. Kieran grows weaker while his sister, Briar, becomes…something monstrous. As Delilah and the twins set out on their quest, they quickly realize that breaking the Pelumbra curse isn&’t going to be simple. For one thing, the rest of the Pelumbra family doesn&’t actually want their curse broken—and they&’ve sent hunters after the trio to ensure they fail. For another, something about Briar gets under Delilah&’s skin, distracting her and making her want to kiss the perpetually grumpy look off her face. But with time running out for the twins and Delilah&’s own true love curse getting in the way, they may not stand a chance of finding their happily ever after.

Practical Spelling Grade 7, Revised Edition

by Miller School Books Editorial Staff

The Student Books are consumable and look like something our grandparents might have used in school typed pages, no pictures, decent paper quality and softbound, stapled covers. To our graphics-intensive trained eyes, these might look "sparse," but don't be too quick to judge. Instruction is to the point, word selection is based on phonics principles and usage topics (i.e. fruits/vegetables, cooking terms, etc.), reinforcement activities are traditional and varied. The result is an extremely inexpensive, get-the-job-done-well program. Each "unit" is a weekly lesson 36 for each year. The number of weekly words vary with the grade level. Grade 2 has 10-11. Grade 3 has 12- 13 words; Grade 4 has 14-15; Grade 5 has 18; Grade 6 - 8 have 20. There is a review lesson every six weeks. Most of the work up to the weekly test can be done by the student working independently.

Practical Spelling Grade 8, Revised Edition

by Miller School Books Editorial Staff

The Student Books are consumable and look like something our grandparents might have used in school typed pages, no pictures, decent paper quality and softbound, stapled covers. To our graphics-intensive trained eyes, these might look "sparse," but dont be too quick to judge. Instruction is to the point, word selection is based on phonics principles and usage topics (i.e. fruits/vegetables, cooking terms, etc.), reinforcement activities are traditional and varied. The result is an extremely inexpensive, get-the-job-done-well program. Each "unit" is a weekly lesson 36 for each year. The number of weekly words vary with the grade level. Grade 2 has 10-11. Grade 3 has 12- 13 words; Grade 4 has 14-15; Grade 5 has 18; Grade 6 - 8 have 20. There is a review lesson every six weeks. Most of the work up to the weekly test can be done by the student working independently.

Practice Exercises In Basic English: Level E

by Susan J. Riddle Margaret L. Deibler Andrea Leeds Clare

<P>The new edition of Practice Exercises in Basic English is designed for struggling learners and ELLs who need extra support in basic grammar, usage, and word study skills. <P>Skills are presented in a simple, slow progression using carefully prepared examples, followed by exercises to develop them. <P>They are repeated in a variety of formats, so students learn and retain.

Practice Girl

by Estelle Laure

"A powerful, poignant story about a girl rewriting her story on her own terms. Jo Beckett's journey of sexual and emotional agency is at once tender, painful, hilarious, and courageous."—Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces An emotional and empowering novel about reputation and double standards, perfect for fans of Katie Cotugno and Sarah Dessen.Jo Beckett is looking for love. She's fallen for a few boys, but for some reason, they've never fallen for her. One night, at a party she didn't even want to go to, she finds out the truth. Those boys, who are on the wrestling team she manages, consider her just a &“practice girl&”—the popular term for girl who&’s good enough to hook up with but not to date. With this crushing revelation, Jo feels so many things--heartsick, ashamed, betrayed, and angry. But she refuses to let that label define her. In piecing her life back together, Jo is forced to unpack more uncomfortable truths about all her relationships--from her best friend to the boy she likes--that help her understand her real worth. From the author of the acclaimed This Raging Light, Practice Girl is a heart-wrenching, relatable, and ultimately triumphant story about a girl who rejects her label and decides for herself who she is to the world.

Prairie Colt (Famous Horse Stories)

by Stephen Holt

Searching in the stormy darkness young Leif Olson rescues two knobby-kneed colts born when their mother, Rebellious, died. Leif sets his heart on winning the annual Stockman's Race at Lethbridge with the sleek one--Rainboy. What could anyone do with that other great clown of a colt, Big Red? When Big Red runs off to the mountains with the band of racing mares, he becomes any man's horse--any man who can capture him. It is Big Red who wins Leif's heart and goes down the stretch in the Stockman's Race.

Prairie Fire

by E. K. Johnston

Listen! For the song of Owen Thorskard has a second verse. Every dragon slayer owes the Oil Watch a period of service, and young Owen was no exception. What made him different was that he did not enlist alone. His two closest friends stood with him shoulder to shoulder. Steeled by success and hope, the three were confident in their plan. And though Siobhan McQuaid was the first bard in a generation, she managed to forge a role for herself and herald Owen as a new kind of dragon slayer for a new kind of future. But the arc of history is long and hardened by dragon fire. Try as they might, Owen and his friends could not twist it to their will. Not all the way. Not all together. Listen! I am Siobhan McQuaid. I know the cost of even a small bend in the course of history. Listen!

Prairie Fire (Story of Owen #2)

by E. K. Johnston

Listen! For the song of Owen Thorskard has a second verse. Every dragon slayer owes the Oil Watch a period of service, and young Owen was no exception. What made him different was that he did not enlist alone. His two closest friends stood with him shoulder to shoulder. Steeled by success and hope, the three were confident in their plan. And though Siobhan McQuaid was the first bard in a generation, she managed to forge a role for herself and herald Owen as a new kind of dragon slayer for a new kind of future. But the arc of history is long and hardened by dragon fire. Try as they might, Owen and his friends could not twist it to their will. Not all the way. Not all together. Listen! I am Siobhan McQuaid. I know the cost of even a small bend in the course of history. Listen!

Prairie Meeting

by Linda Baxter

From the author: <P> This book was inspired by the true story of my grandfather, Paul who came to America from Germany when he was a teenager. With no English, he traveled by himself to the heartland of America, only to find the relatives who were supposed to take him in had moved on. What happens next is a heartwarming story of love as he meets a young girl and her family and learns to survive in a new and daunting world.<P> The book was carefully researched to give a realistic view of the turn of century in America. I hope your children enjoy it. As a reading and English teacher, I carefully crafted this book so that children as young as 7 will enjoy hearing it. Readers at 4th grade level will be able to read it independently. However, the book is also appropriate for readers as old as 12 who find reading a challenge.

Praisesong for the Widow

by Paule Marshall

Avey Johnson is reluctant to return home from her Caribbean cruise vacation. Just before she is about to leave she encounters a man who convinces her to join him on his annual trip to the native island of Carriacou. The journey to the tiny island teaches Avey multitudes about her cultural heritage; she forms a greater understanding of her family, her traditions, and the importance of her memories and her past.

Prank

by Kathryn Lasky

Birdie Flynn, a gifted Irish Catholic teenager living in East Boston, struggles with the consequences of her brother's part in vandalizing a synagogue.

Prankster Queen (Summer Camp Secrets #2)

by Melissa. J. Morgan

Jenna is a Camp Lakeview legend, famed for the pranks she pulls. But frustrated by her over-protective sister and too-perfect brother, her practical jokes seem to be getting less and less funny this summer. Is it just sibling strife or is something else going on?

Prankster: An AFK Book (Five Nights At Freddy's)

by Scott Cawthon Elley Cooper Andrea Waggener

Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length tales that will keep even the bravest FNAF player up at night...Standing up for yourself can be hard . . .Jeremiah decides he's done being the butt of his coworker's jokes at their small game studio. Joel is counting the days until he can quit his family's garden center and hit the road to a new life. Aimee finally works up the courage to ditch her loud-mouthed, annoying friend at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. But when it comes to Five Nights at Freddy's, even the most well-meaning actions can reap horrible consequences.In this eleventh volume, Five Nights at Freddy's creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length stories from different corners of his series' canon.Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans.

Prayer Journal for Teen Girls: 52-Week Scripture, Devotional, & Guided Prayer Journal

by Shannon Roberts

This 52-week devotional and guided prayer journal includes Scripture verses, reflections on the Word, and journaling prompts that will help teen girls feel more confident navigating life's challenges and remember that God is with them every step of the way.From bestselling author Shannon Roberts, author of Prayer Journal for Women (more than 750,000 copies sold), comes this new devotional and prayer journal. As the mom to a young woman herself, Shannon has witnessed firsthand the challenges teen girls face these days, from insecurities and self-doubt caused by social media to peer pressure from friends and at school. Growing up today isn't easy, but Prayer Journal for Teen Girls gives young women a spiritual compass so that they can lean on the Bible for whatever they are facing each week and know God's Truth will guide them every step of the way.A perfect companion for individual worship or for group Bible study, this undated 12-month journal features:• A generous 8x10 trim size with plenty of space to write• Four full pages for each week of the year• Original illustrations on each page by author and artist Shannon RobertsEach week includes four sections:• Scripture: An inspiring Bible verse to reflect on throughout your week, giving you time to memorize the verse and ingrain it into your heart and soul.• Reflect: Thoughts and questions prompted by the weekly Scripture verse, along with space to record your own thoughts and responses.• Journal: Two full pages to journal your praise for God, your prayer requests, the things on your heart, and how you wish to be taught and guided, as well as a Bible verse about the power of prayer.• Answered Prayers: A tracker with space to record your prayers, so you can see how God moves in your life throughout the course of a year.Bible verses are organized thematically to provide lessons for all aspects of teen life:Love & Inner Beauty • Provision & Faithfulness • God&’s Love • Adversity & Trials • Awe & Sovereignty • Strength Through Faith • Fear • Grace & Forgiveness

Praying Circles Around Your Future

by Mark Batterson

What impossibly big dream has God given you?From Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker, comes Praying Circles Around Your Future, a beautiful and inspiring book that encourages you to dream big, pray hard,anduncover your heart's deepest desires. With quotes from The Circle Maker Student Edition alongside gorgeous, full-color photographs, you’ll find ways to embrace your God-given dreams and learn to come boldly before God in prayer.Calling on the legend of Honi the Circle Maker—a first century BC Israeli man bold enough to draw a circle in the sand and not budge from it until God answered his prayer—Mark Batterson challenges you to make a prayer circle around your seemingly impossible dreams. God delights in hearing your biggest, boldest prayers, and you’ll feel inspired to see how God will show up in your life.

Precalculus (9th Edition)

by Michael Sullivan

Mike Sullivan's time-tested approach focuses students on the fundamental skills they need for the course: preparing for class, practicing with homework, and reviewing the concepts. In the Ninth Edition, Precalculus has evolved to meet today's course needs, building on these hallmarks by integrating projects and other interactive learning tools for use in the classroom or online.

Predator's Gold: Predator's Gold (Mortal Engines #2)

by Philip Reeve

Mortal Engines is now a major motion picture produced by Peter Jackson!* "Reeve's [Mortal Engines] remains a landmark of visionary imagination." -- School Library Journal, starred review"A breathtaking work of imagination, Hester Shaw is a heroine for the ages. The moment we finished reading [Mortal Engines] we knew we wanted to make it into a movie." -- Producer Peter JacksonPhilip Reeve's epic city-eat-city adventure series continues with Mortal Engines Book 2: Predator's Gold.With the great Traction City of London completely destroyed, Tom Natsworthy and Hester Shaw travel across the world, trading with other airships and adventuring on the exciting and exotic routes of the Bird Roads. When their little scrapyard aircraft is pursued by rocket-firing gunships, the ice city of Anchorage offers them sanctuary. But as Tom and Hester soon discover, it is no safe refuge. Devastated by plague in recent years and haunted by ghosts and madness, Anchorage is headed for the Dead Continent of North America. It's a perilous course, one that will take them directly into a firestorm of danger and conflict.Mortal Engines is now a major motion picture produced by Peter Jackson!

Pregnant at 17 (At 17 #2)

by Christine Conradt

In this action-packed and romantic thriller based on the “can’t pull your eyes away” series on Lifetime, one girl discovers that your life can change in an instant.Seventeen-year-old Chelsea doesn’t go looking for trouble, but somehow it always manages to find her. Not only is her father taking off to work on a dangerous crab boat, the man she testified against is getting out of prison, and she's just discovered she's pregnant.So when help comes in the most unlikely of forms—Sonia, an odd but generous woman who comes into the shop where she works—Chelsea isn’t sure how to react. As the two women begin to form a friendship, though, Chelsea begins to believe she's finally found someone she can trust.But Chelsea should know better than anyone that people aren’t always what they seem, and when she discovers Sonia’s true identity she’s left reeling.Faced with a difficult decision at the same time her past comes back to haunt her, Chelsea must do what she's never had the courage to do before—fight for herself. And now, fight for her baby as well.

Prehistory, First Empires, and the Ancient World: From the Stone Age to 900 CE (Witness to History: A Visual Chronicle of the World)

by Markus Hattstein

Readers will be intrigued by this stunning edition, which provides an overview of periods that are less readily studied in the classroom. Readers will be excited to experience prehistory, the Stone Age, first empires, and ancient worlds. With detailed images, this curated guide of the early parts of our civilization will make all study engaging and entertaining.

Prelude for Lost Souls

by Helene Dunbar

For readers of Nova Ren Suma, Maggie Steifvater, and Maureen Johnson comes a spellbinding tale about choosing your own path, the families we create for ourselves, and facing the ghosts of your past.In the town of St. Hilaire, most make their living by talking to the dead. In the summer, the town gates open to tourists seeking answers while all activity is controlled by The Guild, a sinister ruling body that sees everything.Dec Hampton has lived there his entire life, but ever since his parents died, he's been done with it. He knows he has to leave before anyone has a chance to stop him.His best friend Russ won't be surprised when Dec leaves—but he will be heartbroken. Russ is a good medium, maybe even a great one. He's made sacrifices for his gift and will do whatever he can to gain entry to The Guild, even embracing dark forces and contacting the most elusive ghost in town.But when the train of Annie Krylova, the piano prodigy whose music has been Dec's main source of solace, breaks down outside of town, it sets off an unexpected chain of events. And in St. Hilaire, there are no such things as coincidences.

Premchand Kuch Amar Kahaniyan

by Premchand

Short Stories of Premchand

Prende fuego a la noche

by Myriam M. Lejardi

Vail ha tenido muchas vidas en sus veintiún años en este mundo. Curiosamente, solo se enamoró en la última, cuando ya estaba muerta. Después de morir, Vail descubrió una serie de cosas sorprendentes... Incluso ni muerta, una se libra de la educación obligatoria. O que, cuando tu mejor amigo es un agente del caos con un pasado oscuro y que solo sabe mentir, tu presente se convierte en una constante huida hacia delante. Y la última, y quizá la más importante: nunca enfades a un monstruo, aunque tú también lo seas. Ahora, enfrentada a la élite del mundo sobrenatural, Vail deberá encontrar la forma de sobrevivir junto a su amigo Cian. Pero no contaba con Gabriela -fuerte, independiente y exasperantemente humana-, que desafiará a la vampira como nadie lo ha hecho antes Reseñas:«Híncale el diente a este libro... O, mejor aún, deja que te lo hinque a ti. No te arrepentirás de que te devore.»HAIZEA M. ZUBIETA, autore de Tocar el cielo «Lejardi es uno de esos talentos literarios que puede con lo que le echen: de la novela romántica más divertida a la fantasía más emocionante, y sin perder su personalidad ni su estilo.»IRIA G. PARENTE, coautora de Anne sin filtros, Antihéroes y Alma y los siete monstruos

Prentice Hall Mathematics: Course 2

by Pearson Prentice Hall

Prentice Hall Mathematics Course 2: A structured approach to a variety of topics such as ratios, percents, equations, inequalities, geometry, graphing and probability.Test Taking Strategies provide a guide to problem solving strategies that are necessary for success on standardized tests. Checkpoint Quizzes assess student understanding after every few lessons. Daily Guided Problem Solving in the text is supported by the Guided Problem Solving worksheet expanding the problem, guiding the student through the problem solving process and providing extra practice.

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