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Skandal (Sekret Series)
by Lindsay SmithThe dramatic sequel to SEKRET, this psychic Cold War espionage thriller follows Yulia to Washington, DC, where she fights to discover the truth about her family without losing control of her mind. My mind is mine alone.Life in Washington, D.C., is not the safe haven Yulia hoped for when she risked everything to flee communist Russia. Her father is reckless and aloof, and Valentin is distant and haunted by his past. Her mother is being targeted by the CIA and the US government is suspicious of Yulia's allegiance. And when super-psychics start turning up in the US capitol, it seems that even Rostov is still a threat. Ultimately, Yulia must keep control of her own mind to save the people she loves and avoid an international SKANDAL.
Skandar e o roubo do unicórnio (Skandar #Volumen 1)
by A.F. SteadmanPrepara-te para uma aventura épica cheia de heróis improváveis, magia surpreendente, batalhas nos céus, segredos antigos e unicórnios ferozes, que farão o teu coração disparar. Skandar Smith sempre quis ser um cavaleiro de unicórnios. Ao completar treze anos, submete-se ao Exame de Incubação e acaba por ser emparelhado com um animal extraordinário, que é tão poderoso quanto mortal. Porém, quando o seu sonho está prestes a realizar-se, os acontecimentos tomam um rumo muito mais perigoso do que ele poderia imaginar. Um sombrio e perverso inimigo rouba o unicórnio mais poderoso da Ilha. Cabe agora a Skandar e aos seus novos amigos encontrar o ladrão e repor a ordem. Só que, à medida que a ameaça se aproxima, Skandar descobre um segredo que pode destruir o seu mundo para sempre… Entra num mundo de heróis e unicórnios nunca antes visto nesteprimeiro volume da aguardada série de aventura de fantasia para leitores de Harry Potter e Percy Jackson. O que diz a crítica: "Rápido, cativante e épico, uma leitura emocionante." Louie Stowell, autor de Loki and Otherland "Um feito deslumbrante da imaginação. Adorei cada momento de tirar o fôlego!" Cat Doyle, autora de The Storm Keeper's Island "O melhor livro que já li." Patrick, 12 anos "O meu livro do ano. Desde Harry Potter que não me sentia tão empolgada com uma série. Os leitores irão certamente suplicar pelo próximo livro. Nunca mais vamos olhar para os unicórnios da mesma forma!" Dominique Valente, autora da série Starfell "Nunca os unicórnios foram tão ferozes, temíveis e emocionantes! Uma leitura fantasticamente cativante!" Laura Ellen Anderson, autora de Amelia Fang e Rainbow Grey "Um livro magnífico. Devorei-o - às vezes encantada, extasiada, maravilhada. É tudo o que eu poderia querer e muito mais. Sem dúvida, este livro vai voar." Hannah Gold, autora de The Last Bear "Skandar transborda aventura selvagem, batalhas no céu ferozes, magia elementar, unicórnios ferozes e um inimigo aterrorizante. A escrita cinematográfica de Steadman atrai o leitor desde a primeira página, criando uma leitura extremamente convincente e inesquecível. Infinitamente emocionante, imbatível e absolutamente imperdível." Aisling Fowler, autora de Fireborn "A. F. Steadman criou um novo mundo impressionante que parece familiar e fresco, com um elenco de personagens que permanecem connosco por muito tempo depois de terminarmos o livro." Tolá Okogwu, autor de Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun "Uma nova voz cheia de imaginação e que crepita de excitação. Estes unicórnios sedentos de sangue levam-nos a um passeio que nunca esqueceremos!" Benjamin Dean "Uma aventura de fantasia de proporções épicas por uma autora superstar. Eu amei tudo, desde a magia elementar, até às casas na árvore e um toque único de unicórnio. Skandar e o Roubo do Unicórnio será o início da nova série favorita de todos." Aisha Bushby "Skandar e o Roubo do Unicórnio leva-nos a uma grande aventura de unicórnios sanguinários e duelos no ar. Este livro é uma leitura obrigatória e não irá desapontar." Rachel Faturoti "Um triunfo absoluto. Sobressaltei-me em cada capítulo… Tem tudo o que eu adoro num bom livro." Mel Taylor-Bessent, autora de The Christmas Carrolls
Skate for Your Life (Pocket Change Collective)
by Leo BakerPocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us. "Wow! Leo's vulnerability and authenticity allowed me to experience his pain and triumph. A great testament to the positive power of skateboarding and the dangers of gender." --Elissa Steamer (skateboarding pioneer)"In Skate for Your Life, Leo Baker invites us on the intimate journey toward self-realization. Leo's deep passion for skateboarding is beautifully communicated while bringing to light the difficult reality of breaking the mold on a public stage. This book synthesizes what so many LGBTQIA people can relate to--the lifelong journey of seeking out spaces where we fit in, and when we don't find them, making new ones." --JD Samson (musician, producer, and songwriter)In this moving, personal story, professional skateboarder Leo Baker shares their journey within the sport and the importance of authenticity and allyship as a non-binary athlete.Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. "Your authenticity is your superpower." That's the motto that professional skateboarder Leo Baker lives by and champions. But like any hero's journey, learning about their power didn't come easy. In this installment of the Pocket Change Collective, Baker takes the reader on a complicated, powerful journey through the world of skate and competitive sport as a non-binary athlete.
Skateboard Save
by Jake Maddox Eric StevensWhen Riley enters the skateboarding contest, he doesn't expect to help his biggest rival.
Skater Boy
by Anthony NeradaIn this YA pop punk debut about queer romance and destroying labels, a teen risks everything to write his own story. Perfect for fans of Sonora Reyes and Adib Khorram.Stonebridge High&’s resident bad boy, Wesley &“Big Mac&” Mackenzie, is failing senior year—thanks to his unchecked anger, rowdy friends, and a tendency to ditch his homework for skateboarding and a secret photography obsession. So when his mom drags him to a production of The Nutcracker, Wes isn&’t interested at all . . . until he sees Tristan Monroe. Mr. Nutcracker himself.Wes knows he shouldn&’t like Tristan; after all, he&’s a ballet dancer, and Wes is as closeted as they come. But when they start spending time together, Wes can&’t seem to get Tristan out of his head. Driven by a new sense of purpose, Wes begins to think that—despite every authority figure telling him otherwise—maybe he can change for the better and graduate on time.As a falling out with his friends becomes inevitable, Wes realizes that being himself means taking a stand—and blowing up the bad-boy reputation he never wanted in the first place.From a debut author to watch, Skater Boy delivers a heart-wrenching, validating, and honest story about what it means to be gay in a world where you don&’t fit in.
Skateway to Freedom
by Ann AlmaShort-listed for the 1995 Silver Birch Award Eleven-year-old Josie Grun escapes from Communist East Germany with her mother and father one dark night in 1989 just months before the Berlin Wall comes tumbling down. Braving border guards, barbed wire, and rifle shots, Josie reluctantly turns her back on her best friend, Greta, and all that was once familiar. She crosses the ocean to join her uncle in Calgary, attempts to learn a foreign language, and overcomes the prejudices of her schoolmates in order to forge a new life. Clinging to the passion that has always been a comfort, her figure skating, she enters a local competition to prove that she is free on the ice and off.
Skeleton Tower (The Atlas of Cursed Places)
by Vanessa ActonJason's parents have been hired to work at a historic lighthouse along the California coast. The lighthouse is built along steep cliffs, surrounded by fog, and far from the nearest town. The last caretakers left in a hurry, and it doesn't take long to see why. Several accidents and the discovery of a hidden diary convince Jason the lighthouse is cursed. Will The Atlas of Cursed Places provide some answers before someone gets hurt...or worse?
Ski Weekend: A Novel
by Rektok Ross*Named a Best Book of the Year by Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, Yahoo!Life, Parade, Brit + Co., Book Riot, and more!*Optioned for a major motion picture!The Breakfast Club meets Lord of the Flies in this gripping tale of survival, impossible choices, and the harrowing balance between life and death that #1 New York Times best-selling author Lauren Kate praises as “a paced thriller with moments of great tenderness—and spine chilling horror.” Six teens, one dog, a ski trip gone wrong . . .Sam is dreading senior ski weekend and having to watch after her brother and his best friend, Gavin, to make sure they don’t do anything stupid. Again. Gavin may be gorgeous, but he and Sam have never gotten along. Now they’re crammed into an SUV with three other classmates and Gavin’s dog, heading on a road trip that can’t go by fast enough.Then their SUV crashes into a snowbank, and Sam and her friends find themselves stranded in the mountains with cell phone coverage long gone and temperatures dropping. When the group gets sick of waiting for rescue, they venture outside to find help—only to have a wilderness accident leave Sam’s brother with a smashed leg and, soon, a raging fever. While the hours turn to days, Sam’s brother gets sicker and sicker, and their food and supplies dwindle until there isn’t enough for everyone. As the winter elements begin to claim members of the group one by one, Sam vows to keep her brother alive.No matter what.Filled with twists, secrets, and life-changing moments, Ski Weekend is a snow-packed survival thriller featuring a diverse cast of teens that will appeal to fans of One of Us is Lying and I Am Still Alive. Brace for impact, “. . . this YA thriller holds little back.” (Kirkus Reviews)*Winner of the CIBA Dante Rossetti Book Awards, the National Indie Excellence Awards, the Readers' Favorite Book Awards, the Reader Views Literary Awards, IAN Book of the Year Awards Finalist, American Fiction Awards Finalist, Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist, WILLA Literary Awards Finalist, and an Independent Press Awards Distinguished Favorite.
Skills for Living
by Frances Baynor Parnell Joyce Honeycutt WootenSkills for Living is a comprehensive text designed to help you meet the challenges of daily life with confidence. It will help you develop a range of skills related to interpersonal and family relationships, healthy living, getting and keeping a job, foods and nutrition, management, clothing, and housing.
Skin (Night Fall (tm) Ser.)
by Richard ReeceIt looks like a pizza exploded on Nick Barry's face. But bad skin is the least of his problems. His bones feel like living ice. A strange rash?like scratches?seems to be some sort of ancient code. And then there's the anger... Something evil is living under Nick's skin. Where did it come from? What does it want? With the help of a dead kid's diary, a nun, and a local professor, Nick slowly finds out what's wrong with him. But there's still one question that Nick must face alone: How do you destroy an evil that's inside you?
Skin (Night Fall ™)
by Richard ReeceIt looks like a pizza exploded on Nick Barry's face. But bad skin is the least of his problems. His bones feel like living ice. A strange rash―like scratches―seems to be some sort of ancient code. And then there's the anger... Something evil is living under Nick's skin. Where did it come from? What does it want? With the help of a dead kid's diary, a nun, and a local professor, Nick slowly finds out what's wrong with him. But there's still one question that Nick must face alone: How do you destroy an evil that's inside you?
Skin Curse (The Gate Cycle #2)
by Kristin JacquesThe Children of the Gate wait for the call to Rise. Azzy Brimvine knows her brother is in the vast city of Avergard. She must find him, but time is not on their side. In the House of Seven Smiles, Azzy struggles to understand the constraints and limits of her power. She finds the whispering voices that guided her for so long, suddenly silent. The enigmatic Lord Wallach is both a frustrating ally and a dangerous mystery, and a strange entity lurks among the household servants. The haven Azzy sought may not be as safe as she thought... but is anywhere truly safe in the Above? The city of Avergard is full of monsters and secrets, and a dark history festers at its root. A yawning pit nestles in the house of a scheming lord, who will use Armin's dangerous gifts to raise history, and raze the city to the ground. As Azzy finds herself and her brother pulled into these machinations, she must navigate the politics and society of Avergard's brutal ruling class to save her family and friends before the Gate consumes them all.
Skin Deep
by Laura JarrattAfter the car crash that leaves her best friend dead, Jenna is permanently scarred. She struggles to rebuild her life, but every stare in the street, every time she looks in the mirror, makes her want to retreat further from the world. Until she meets Ryan. Ryan's a traveller. When he and his mother moor their narrow boat on the outskirts of a village, she tells him this time it will be different. He doesn't believe her; he can't imagine why this place shouldn't be as unwelcoming as the rest. Until he meets Jenna. But as Jenna and Ryan grow closer, repercussions from the crash continue to reverberate through the community. And then a body is found . . . <p><p> A story of prejudice and courage, brimming with mystery. Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen, Jenny Valentine and Jenny Downham. Skin Deep was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the YA category of the Romantic Novelists Association.
Skin Deep And Other Teenage Reflections
by Angela Shelf MedearisAn insightful collection of easy-to-read poems about the problems and frustrations of being a teenager
Skin of the Sea (Skin of the Sea #1)
by Natasha BowenAn unforgettable fantasy debut inspired by West African mythology, this is Children of Blood and Bone meets The Little Mermaid, in which a mermaid takes on the gods themselves. <p><p> A way to survive. A way to serve. A way to save. <p><p> Simi prayed to the gods, once. Now she serves them as Mami Wata—a mermaid—collecting the souls of those who die at sea and blessing their journeys back home. But when a living boy is thrown overboard, Simi does the unthinkable—she saves his life, going against an ancient decree. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy it. <p><p> To protect the other Mami Wata, Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends. But all is not as it seems. There's the boy she rescued, who knows more than he should. And something is shadowing Simi, something that would rather see her fail. . . .Danger lurks at every turn, and as Simi draws closer, she must brave vengeful gods, treacherous lands, and legendary creatures. Because if she doesn't, then she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it. <P><P><b>A New York Times Best Seller</b>
Skink--No Surrender (Skink Series)
by Carl Hiaasen<P>Carl Hiaasen serves up his unique brand of swamp justice in the New York Times bestseller Skink—No Surrender. <P>When your cousin goes missing under suspicious circumstances, who do you call? There’s only one man for the job: a half-crazed, half-feral, one-eyed ex-governor named Skink. <P>Skink joins 14-year-old Richard on a breakneck chase across Florida, undaunted by lightning storms, poisonous snakes, flying bullets, and giant gators. <P>There are a million places cousin Malley could be, a million unpleasant fates that might have befallen her, but one thing is certain: in the Florida swamp, justice is best served wild. <P><b>SUNSHINE STATE AWARD FINALIST! <P> A National Book Award Longlist Selection</b>
Skinned (Skinned #1)
by Robin WassermanTo save her from dying in a horrible accident, Lia's wealthy parents transplant her brain into a mechanical body.
Skinned (The Shadowing #2)
by Adam SlaterFilled with bloodcurdling twists and turns, this sequel to Hunted will draw readers into a world of terror. The Shadowing draws near . . . After learning that he is the last chime child, the only one who can protect the human world from demons, Callum turns to his friends Jacob and Melissa for help. Jacob is a ghost who teaches Callum to control his powers; Melissa shares her extensive knowledge of the supernatural. But with the Shadowing quickly approaching, Callum is faced with an unexpected problem. One of the Netherworld demons has surfaced early and is feeding on the flesh of young children to gain strength. Now Callum must stop this monster without becoming her next victim. . . .
Skinny
by Donna CoonerHopeless. Freak. Elephant. Pitiful. These are the words of Skinny, the vicious voice that lives inside fifteen-year-old Ever Davies's head. Skinny tells Ever all the dark thoughts her classmates have about her. Ever knows she weighs over three hundred pounds, knows she'll probably never be loved, and Skinny makes sure she never forgets it. But there is another voice: Ever's singing voice, which is beautiful but has been silenced by Skinny. Partly in the hopes of trying out for the school musical - and partly to try and save her own life - Ever decides to undergo a risky surgery that may help her lose weight and start over. With the support of her best friend, Ever begins the uphill battle toward change. But demons, she finds, are not so easy to shake, not even as she sheds pounds. Because Skinny is still around. And Ever will have to confront that voice before she can truly find her own. Donna Cooner brings warmth, wit, and startling insight to this unforgettable debut.
Skinny-Dipping (Beach Lane #2)
by Melissa de la CruzMara, Eliza, and Jacqui are back in the Hamptons for another summer of beaches, boys, and—oh, yeah—babysitting in this second book in the Beach Lane series.Back in the Hamptons for another summer, Mara, Eliza and Jacqui have to deal with the fallout of how they spent their winters. Mara dumped Ryan, but now wants him back. Unfortunately, he may have moved on. To Eliza. Eliza is worried about Mara finding out about her recent fling—but also about what Jeremy will think. And Jacqui is eyeing the Perrys’ new au pair, Philippe. Too bad she’s sworn off boys… If the girls want to keep their jobs, they have to get their love lives under control—or they’ll be on the first bus out of the Hamptons.The Beach Lane series is created by Alloy Entertainment, producer of bestselling teen and middle grade series including The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries, and Pretty Little Liars. Originally published as part of the Au Pairs series.
Skinnybones and the Wrinkle Queen
by Glen HuserAt fifteen, Tamara has survived the foster-care system through brains, will and attitude. Now there's high school to get through, along with her teacher's latest community project -- volunteering at the local seniors' home. Tamara doubts she can endure either the residents or the smells. Then she's assigned to Jean Barclay, a cranky, wealthy and frail former schoolteacher. As the two size one another up, they realize each is the key to achieving their own very different goals. Miss Barclay wants to attend an opera in Seattle -- a trip doctors insist she's too weak to undertake. Tamara wants to enroll in modeling school in Vancouver -- an expense she can't begin to afford. They plan the road trip of a lifetime -- but can these two bossy, manipulative women keep from throttling each other before their goals are realized?
Skins 2: Summer Holiday
by Jess BrittainWant to know what happened to Mini, Liv, Grace, Alo, Rich and the rest of the Roundview crew the summer before the start of Series 5?With brand new, exclusive storylines this new Skins novel takes you on a rollercoaster journey from Bristol to Newquay and back again. Nothing and no one is quite what they seem ...A must-read for the millions of fans of Skins - the BAFTA-winning, cult E4 TV series.
Skins: The Novel
by Ali CroninThis novel follows the 8 protagonists of series 3 and the forthcoming series 4 over the course of the college summer break. Brand new storylines, that don't feature in the series, or the upcoming film. Effy, Freddie, JJ, Cook, Naomi, Pandora, Thomas and Katie are all dealing with the aftermath of the events at the end of series 3. Effy has fled to Italy with her mum, where she tries to put her feelings for Freddie, and the guilt she feels for stealing him from Katie out of her mind. The perfect distraction comes in the form of sophisticated older man, Aldo...Naomi and Emily are struggling with spending time apart when Em goes to France with her parents and battles with her stubborn twin sister, Katie. Back in Bristol, Naomi pines for Emily while wondering about her future education. Thomas and Pandora are sweetly in love, and finding it difficult to consummate their feelings for each other. Freddy and Cook are engaged in a vigorous game of sexual one-upmanship with a frustrated JJ as referee...By the end of the summer, the gang will have resolved some issues and brought up some more, but always in the raw, uncompromising, contradictory and authentic narrative style that makes the series so popular and compelling. WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT. Language and sexual references are graphic.
Skipper Supreme: Buck Showalter and the Baltimore Orioles
by Jeff Seidel Todd Karpovich Jason La CanforaFor the first decade of the 21st century, the Baltimore Orioles were perpetual cellar dwellers, with losing seasons from 1998-2011-fourteen straight years. They were the worst team in baseball when two-time American League Manager of the Year Buck Showalter took over as manager in August 2010, but they went 34-23 in the last two months of the season, and that set the tone for everything to follow.Buck, along with Andy MacPhail (president of baseball operations) and Dan Duquette (general manager), worked hard to change things in Baltimore, and the results have shown. In 2012, the Orioles went 93-69 and reached the postseason for the first time since 1997. In 2013, they fell short of the playoffs, but they still hit the most homers in the majors. They also set a new record in errorless games and fewest errors in a season. In addition, the Orioles boasted three Gold Glove winners: third baseman Manny Machado, center fielder Adam Jones, and shortstop J.J. Hardy. In 2014, after winning the AL East, they swept the Tigers in the divisional series before losing to the red-hot Royals in the American League Championship.This book details the club’s miraculous turnaround under Buck. It discusses key signings like Nelson Cruz, the quiet effectiveness of Nick Markakis, Jones’s leadership, the struggles of Chris Davis, and several other story lines from Showalter’s tenure.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports-books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Skipping School
by Jessie HaasNamed to the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children&’s Book Award Master List: A fifteen-year-old copes with a parent&’s imminent death by nurturing two orphaned kittens in the New England countrysidePhilip Johnson has recently moved with his mother and terminally ill father from his beloved midwestern farm to a New England suburb. He works part time at the local clinic, where he helps the vet put down sick or abandoned animals. What he really wants is to save them, the way he did the endangered greyhound he found a home for with his friend Kris. When a litter of discarded kittens are scheduled to be euthanized, he rescues them—only this time, there&’s no one to take them in. Hiding the kittens from his family, Philip brings them to an abandoned cottage in the woods. He starts cutting classes to care for them, determined to keep them alive as winter approaches. A novel about a kid who feels alienated from his family, his new community, and most of all, himself, Skipping School is about finding hope and never giving up, even in the face of insurmountable odds.