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Angel: A Maximum Ride Novel (Maximum Ride #7)
by James PattersonMax Ride and her best friends are up against a deadly force, but Fang is gone just when they need him most. Will they be ready for the ultimate showdown? Max Ride and her best friends have always had one another's backs-no matter what. Living on the edge as fugitives, they never had a choice. But now they're up against a deadly force that's racing across the globe, and just when they need him the most, Fang is gone. He's creating his own gang that will replace everyone-including Max. Max is heartbroken over losing Fang, her soul mate. Her closest friend. But with Dylan ready and willing to fight by her side, and she can no longer deny that his incredible intensity draws her in. Max, Dylan, and the rest of their friends must soon join forces with Fang and his new gang for an explosive showdown in Paris that's unlike anything you've ever imagined...or read.
Angel: City Of
by Nancy Holder Joss WhedonTo distance himself from Buffy and the pain of love that can never be, Angel has moved to Los Angeles, ready to take on all the evil the City of Angels can throw at him. Alongside him in the fight against darkness is an unlikely ally - Cordelia Chase.
Angela and the Broken Heart (Angela #3)
by Nancy K. Robinson[From the back cover] "Nathaniel seemed to be in another world. “Angela," he said in a dreamy voice. "Do you think two people can be destined for each other?" Angela had a funny feeling in her stomach. "Think of it," Nathaniel said. "Just one in five billion." Angela nodded. She had goose bumps on her arms. Ever since he started high school, Nathaniel has been acting like a different person. Angela wants him to meet her friend Mandy's older sister, but Nathaniel just doesn't seem to have time for her or her friends anymore. To make matters worse, her classmate Eddie Bishop hasn't returned to school this year, and Angela has something very important to tell him." You will be surprised to find that whether they are in second grade, middle school or high school, kids are thinking about having special girlfriends or boyfriends and they can help each other when their hearts are breaking in funny and amazing ways. RL 5, Ages 8-12. There are more books in the Bookshare Library about Angela and her family and friends. Look for: Mom, You're Fired!, Oh Honestly, Angela! and Angela, Private Citizen
Angelica and the Bear Prince: (A Graphic Novel)
by Trung Le NguyenBeing a teenager is no fairy tale . . . but that doesn&’t mean you can&’t find a little magic. A high schooler&’s journey to recover from burnout leads to a surprising romance with a twist from the bestselling author of The Magic Fish.Angelica was the girl who could do it all—until suddenly, she couldn&’t. Burnout hit hard. Now, after some very low moments, she&’s ready to get her life back together, thanks to her friends, and one very surprising source of comfort. A bear.Peri is the mascot of the local theater. He&’s been sending Angelica supportive messages from his social. They&’ve become friends, and Angelica might even have . . . a crush?Determined to find the human behind the bear costume, Angelica gets an internship at the theater. She might never go back to being the girl who can do everything, but perhaps she is becoming the girl who can magically have it all.
Angels and Hunters (The Stoker Sisters Series #2)
by Kailin GowTorn... Between two vampire sisters...mere rivalry has become deadly. Between two loves...one will be the key to redemption, the other will destroy them. The battle has begun... Angels and Hunters.
Angels in the Bible Storybook, Vol. 1
by Allia Zobel NolanThe All About Angels Storybook Bible is filled with vibrant illustrations and engaging text that bring 36 pivotal Bible stories to life. Assembled in chronological order, these stories detail how God used angels on very important missions. Stories include: Abraham & Sarah, the talking donkey, Gideon, Samson, Elijah, Mary & Joseph, Jesus' temptation, Jesus' resurrection, and more! A simple message at the beginning of each story helps children learn how angels were used in the Bible and are still used today.
Angelwalk: On Holy Ground
by Roger ElwoodBASED UPON FACT The mysterious realm of spiritual warfare plays a vivid part when a madman enters a church, opens fire on hundreds of young people, killing seven and wounding others. Award-winning author Roger Elwood lifts the veil between the natural world and the supernatural. In this latest sequel to the original Angelwalk novel, he creates a new genre, blending reality with the literary techniques of his internationally best-selling series. True-life human drama has never been more compelling. Expect to be startled.. .shed tears.. .rejoice. Learn the truth, and that truth will set you free. An Angelwalk Novel Like No Other
Anger Is a Gift: A Novel
by Mark Oshiro*31st Annual Lammy Finalist forLGBTQ Children’s/Young Adult category**2019 ALA Schneider Family Book Award Teen Winner**Buzzfeed's 24 Best YA Books of 2018**Vulture's 38 Best LGBTQ YA Novels**Book Riot's Best Books 2018**Hyable's Most Anticipated Queer YA Books of 2018**The Mary Sue's 18 Books You Should Read in 2018*Moss Jeffries is many things—considerate student, devoted son, loyal friend and affectionate boyfriend, enthusiastic nerd. But sometimes Moss still wishes he could be someone else—someone without panic attacks, someone whose father was still alive, someone who hadn’t become a rallying point for a community because of one horrible night.And most of all, he wishes he didn’t feel so stuck.Moss can’t even escape at school—he and his friends are subject to the lack of funds and crumbling infrastructure at West Oakland High, as well as constant intimidation by the resource officer stationed in their halls. That was even before the new regulations—it seems sometimes that the students are treated more like criminals. Something will have to change—but who will listen to a group of teens?When tensions hit a fever pitch and tragedy strikes again, Moss must face a difficult choice: give in to fear and hate or realize that anger can actually be a gift.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Angie Thomas 2-Book Collection: The Hate U Give and On the Come Up
by Angie ThomasDiscover the critically acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling The Hate U Give and the highly anticipated On the Come Up from Angie Thomas in this two-book collection.FIND YOUR VOICE. MAKE SOME NOISE.The Hate U GiveWilliam C. Morris Award Winner ∙ National Book Award Longlist ∙ Michael L. Printz Honor Book ∙ Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book"Absolutely riveting!" —Jason Reynolds"Stunning." —John Green"This story is necessary. This story is important."—Kirkus (starred review)"Heartbreakingly topical."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. On the Come Up Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri’s got massive shoes to fill. But it’s hard to get your come up when you’re labeled a hoodlum at school, and your fridge at home is empty after your mom loses her job. So Bri pours her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viral…for all the wrong reasons.
Angry Young Man
by Chris LynchDelve into the mind of a teen whose journey of self-discovery leads to the unthinkable in this tense and terse novel from award-wining author Chris Lynch.Alexander, who wants to be called Xan, is a misfit. He has never fit in—not in academics, sports, or social life. He’s an awkward loner who hasn’t been able to find his place in the world. Robert is Xan’s half-brother, and unlike Xan, Robert seems to have his life together. At eighteen, he’s enrolled in community college with a decent job and a great girlfriend. Robert often teases his brother, but he’s also his biggest supporter. No matter what, he’s got Xan’s back. When Robert starts to suspect that Xan is traveling down a dangerous path, he may be the only one who can save Xan from self-destructing—before it’s too late. But can Robert save himself? This edgy exploration of what goes on in the mind of someone pushed to the brink examines the seeds of extremism that exist in everyone—and is sure to captivate readers of all kinds.
Anhelo de sombras (Reino de brujas #Volumen 1)
by Niloa GrayEsta vez las respuestas residen en la oscuridad. Ovidia ha vivido siempre rodeada de dos cosas: magia y orden. Pertenece a una sociedad secreta que reúne a todos aquellos sensibles a la magia. Pero, si el resto de los Sensibles conociera su verdadero poder, la considerarían su mayor enemigo. La noche de Samhain, Ovidia se convierte en sospechosa de asesinato. Y solo Noam, el chico que le rompió el corazón, podrá ayudarla.Una huida hacia delante, una caza de brujas, un complot que pone en juego el destino de la magia... y la huella de un primer amor: unas cenizas que nunca llegaron a apagarse.
Animal Allies: 15 Amazing Women in Wildlife Research (Women of Power #4)
by Elizabeth Pagel-HoganThese 15 women work with animals on land, air, and sea. Corina Newsome is saving seaside sparrows while Michelle LaRue uses satellites to study Antarctic birds. Lizzy Lowe takes on what many fear in researching spiders, and Erin Ashe lives out the dream of many studying dolphins and whales. Kristen Hecht chases the elusive hellbender amphibian while EnikÖ Kubinyi uses robots to get information on wolf pups. These women are working on issues that intersect with biodiversity, species conservation, biology, and more. They stand out for their work in their fields and are also dedicated to science communication to share their knowledge with others. They challenge the assumptions of who a scientist is and what a scientist looks like.These diverse, modern women are pushing the boundaries of their scientific fields while empowering others to pursue their dreams.
Animal Farm
by George Orwell Ann PatchettGeorge Orwell's timeless fable--a parable for would-be liberators everywhere, glimpsed through the lens of our own history. As ferociously fresh as it was more than a half century ago, this remarkable allegory of a downtrodden society of overworked, mistreated animals, and their quest to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality is one of the most scathing satires ever published. As we witness the rise and bloody fall of the revolutionary animals, we begin to recognize the seeds of totalitarianism in the most idealistic organization; and in our most charismatic leaders, the souls of our cruelest oppressors. With a foreword by Ann Patchett
Animal Farm with Connections
by George OrwellA political satire, originally published with the title "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story", is an allegorical novella by George Orwell. According to Orwell, the book reflects events leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917 and then on into the Stalinist era of the Soviet Union.
Animal Kind: Lessons on Love, Fear and Friendship from the Animals in Our Lives
by Emma LockTrue stories of therapy, companionship, recovery, and other good things animals bring to our lives—plus photos and facts on a variety of species.In Animal Kind, popular YouTuber Emma Lock of YouTube fame shares stories of the incredible ways that animals keep us healthy and happy, physically and mentally. You’ll be inspired by tales of remarkable recovery, from vision-impaired individuals who have gained independence with the help of seeing-eye dogs, to the woman who found new life as an equestrian champion after an arm amputation.The stories in Animal Kind feature an array of relationships that may surprise you. Even wild animals like snakes and raccoons have been known to offer life-changing companionship. With each story, you’ll learn fun facts about the featured species and hear from the people who love them. You’ll also hear the never-before-told story of how animals changed Emma’s own life for good.
Animality and Children’s Literature and Film
by Amy RatelleExamining culturally significant works of children's culture through a posthumanist, or animality studies lens, Animality and Children's Literature and Film argues that Western philosophy's objective to establish a notion of an exclusively human subjectivity is continually countered in the very texts that ostensibly work to this end.
Animals Go to War: From Dogs to Dolphins
by Connie GoldsmithIn the twenty-first century, military marine mammals detect lost equipment and underwater mines. Large rats are trained to find land mines in more than 80 countries. Military working dogs search for explosive devices and other weapons and are trained to take down enemy combatants. In earlier centuries, military fighters rode horses into battle, relied on elephants to haul supplies, and trained pigeons to carry messages. Even cats, goats, and chickens have served in wartime—as mascots! Learn about the history of animals in warfare, the functions they serve and how they are trained, as well as the psychology that makes animals such good partners in warfare.
Animals and Their Children in Victorian Culture (Perspectives on the Non-Human in Literature and Culture)
by Brenda Ayres Sarah Elizabeth MaierWhether a secularized morality, biblical worldview, or unstated set of mores, the Victorian period can and always will be distinguished from those before and after for its pervasive sense of the "proper way" of thinking, speaking, doing, and acting. Animals in literature taught Victorian children how to be behave. If you are a postmodern posthumanist, you might argue, "But the animals in literature did not write their own accounts." Animal characters may be the creations of writers’ imagination, but animals did and do exist in their own right, as did and do humans. The original essays in Animals and Their Children in Victorian explore the representation of animals in children’s literature by resisting an anthropomorphized perception of them. Instead of focusing on the domestication of animals, this book analyzes how animals in literature "civilize" children, teaching them how to get along with fellow creatures—both human and nonhuman.
Animals, Museum Culture and Children’s Literature in Nineteenth-Century Britain: Curious Beasties (Palgrave Studies in Animals and Literature)
by Laurence TalairachAnimals, Museum Culture and Children’s Literature in Nineteenth-Century Britain: Curious Beasties explores the relationship between the zoological and palaeontological specimens brought back from around the world in the long nineteenth century—be they alive, stuffed or fossilised—and the development of children’s literature at this time. Children’s literature emerged as dizzying numbers of new species flooded into Britain with scientific expeditions, from giraffes and hippopotami to kangaroos, wombats, platypuses or sloths. As the book argues, late Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian children’s writers took part in the urge for mass education and presented the world and its curious creatures to children, often borrowing from their museum culture and its objects to map out that world. This original exploration illuminates how children’s literature dealt with the new ordering of the world, offering a unique viewpoint on the construction of science in the long nineteenth century.
Animate a ser vos: Todos tenemos un clóset del cual salir
by Valentina Godfrid y Sofía Elliot Sofía Elliot«Este libro nace del deseo de que nuestra historia pueda ayudar a cualquier persona que sienta que no puede vivir en libertad. Porque creemos que lo más importante de este camino es que sepas que tenés derecho a ser».Sofi y Valen Esta es una historia de amor y libertad, y además una historia de resiliencia. Esta es la historia de Sofía y Valentina, dos chicas que se conocieron, se enamoraron y se animaron a salir del clóset juntas, casi al mismo tiempo. Pero no solo tuvieron que hacerlo por su orientación sexual, sino también para liberarse de miedos, secretos, mandatos y tabúes, confiar en su deseo y su autonomía, luchar para convertirse en quienes verdaderamente son. A través de los desafíos que debieron enfrentar, nos invitan a pensar sobre el valor de las palabras, el respeto por el cuerpo y la importancia del amor y la libertad. «Este libro nace de la voluntad de que nuestra historia pueda ayudar a cualquier persona que sientaque no puede vivir en lib ertad. Porque creemos que lo más importante de este camino es que sepas que tenés derecho a ser. Esperamos que te acompañe como un amuleto, como una guía para animarte a emprender y materializar tus deseos. Esperamos que puedas sumar herramientas para entender el valor de honrar tu alma, tus sueños, tu cuerpo».SOFI y VALEN
Animating the Victorians: Disney's Literary History (Children's Literature Association Series)
by Patrick C. FlemingMany Disney films adapt works from the Victorian period, which is often called the Golden Age of children’s literature. Animating the Victorians: Disney’s Literary History explores Disney’s adaptations of Victorian texts like Alice in Wonderland, Oliver Twist, Treasure Island, Peter Pan, and the tales of Hans Christian Andersen. Author Patrick C. Fleming traces those adaptations from initial concept to theatrical release and beyond to the sequels, consumer products, and theme park attractions that make up a Disney franchise. During the production process, which often extended over decades, Disney’s writers engaged not just with the texts themselves but with the contexts in which they were written, their authors’ biographies, and intervening adaptations. To reveal that process, Fleming draws on preproduction reports, press releases, and unfinished drafts, including materials in the Walt Disney Company Archives, some of which have not yet been discussed in print. But the relationship between Disney and the Victorians goes beyond adaptations. Walt Disney himself had a similar career to the Victorian author-entrepreneur Charles Dickens. Linking the Disney Princess franchise to Victorian ideologies shows how gender and sexuality are constantly being renegotiated. Disney’s animated musicals, theme parks, copyright practices, and even marketing campaigns depend on cultural assumptions, legal frameworks, and media technologies that emerged in nineteenth-century England. Moreover, Disney’s adaptations influence modern students and scholars of the Victorian period. By applying scholarship in Victorian studies to a global company, Fleming shows how institutions mediate our understanding of the past and demonstrates the continued relevance of literary studies in a corporate media age.
Ann Aurelia and Dorothy
by Natalie Savage Carlson Dale PaysonAnn Aurelia finally finds a foster mother she really likes and a friend who is lots of fun, but when her real mother comes back to claim her, she must decide with whom she wants to live.
Anna Dressed In Blood
by Kendare BlakeJust your average boy-meets-girl, girl-kills-people story. Cas Lowood has inherited an unusual vocation: He kills the dead. So did his father before him, until he was gruesomely murdered by a ghost he sought to kill. Now, armed with his father's mysterious and deadly athame, Cas travels the country with his kitchen-witch mother and their spirit-sniffing cat. Together they follow legends and local lore, trying to keep up with the murderous dead - keeping pesky things like the future and friends at bay. When they arrive in a new town in search of a ghost the locals call Anna Dressed in Blood, Cas doesn't expect anything outside of the ordinary: track, hunt, kill. What he finds instead is a girl entangled in curses and rage, a ghost like he's never faced before. She still wears the dress she wore on the day of her brutal murder in 1958: once white, now stained red and dripping with blood. Since her death, Anna has killed any and every person who has dared to step into the deserted Victorian she used to call home. But she, for whatever reason, spares Cas's life. Anna Dressed in Blood is a 2011 Kirkus Best Teen Books of the Year title. One of NPR's Top 5 Young Adult Novels of 2011.
Anna Dressed in Blood: Anna Dressed In Blood, Girl Of Nightmares (Anna Dressed In Blood Ser. #1)
by Kendare BlakeCas Lowood is no ordinary guy - he hunts dead people.People like Anna. Anna Dressed in Blood. A beautiful, murderous ghost entangled in curses and rage. Cas knows he must destroy her, but as her tragic past is revealed, he starts to understand why Anna has killed everyone who's ever dared to enter her spooky home.Everyone, that is, except Cas...
Anna K Away (Anna K #2)
by Jenny LeeIt’s Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl! Anna K Away follows the fabulous cast of characters from Anna K over the course of the next summer, when new freedoms lead to life-changing adventures, risks, and self-discovery. How the mighty have fallen. Anna K, once the golden girl of Greenwich, CT, and New York City, has been brought low by a scandalous sex tape and the tragic death of her first love, Alexia Vronsky. At the beginning of the summer, her father takes her to the other side of the world, to connect with his family in South Korea and hide her away. Is Anna in exile? Or could this be her chance to figure out who she really is?Back in the U.S., Lolly has forgiven Steven for cheating on her, and their relationship feels stronger than ever. But when Lolly meets a boy at her beloved theater camp, she has to ask herself how well Steven will ever really know her. Meanwhile, in Manhattan, everything between Kimmie and her new boyfriend, Dustin, is easy—except when it comes to finally having sex. And Bea escapes to LA, running away from her grief at her beloved cousin’s death, until a beautiful stranger steals her heart. Is Bea ready to finally forgive Anna, and let herself truly fall in love for the very first time?Set over the course of one unforgettable summer, Jenny Lee's Anna K Away is full of the risk, joy, heartbreak, and adventure that mark the three months between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next.