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Strange Unearthly Things
by Kelly CreaghA hauntingly romantic paranormal Jane Eyre reimagining, by the author of Phantom Heart!Eighteen-year-old Jane Reye is a psychic artist. She draws what she sees, and what she sees are spirits and the supernatural. Growing up orphaned, she&’s now of legal age and can no longer return to the girls' school she&’s called home for most of her life. Lost and alone after the death of her lifelong friend, she receives an invitation to partake in a study at the English manor Fairfax Hall: an investigation of the property that requires her specific area of expertise. Upon arrival, Jane understands this will be no ordinary study when she meets Elias Thornfield, the elusive proprietor of the estate, a boy her age, roguishly handsome, who dons a mysterious eye patch. During the study it becomes clear that something is amiss—something having to do with Elias and the spiritual activity taking place around the manor. Turning to her art to unravel the mystery, Jane is shocked to find that her talents—and her growing affection for Elias—could be the key to saving him from a horrible fate.
Strange Visions (Sinkhole)
by Ronald B. KlineDale Porter is working hard to get into college, but her studies are interrupted when series of strange sinkholes open in Foggy Creek. Her dog and other local animals come down an illness that seems other-worldly. Soon the town is swarming with military forces and international experts investigating the holes and their affects. Meanwhile, Dale starts losing her grip on reality. Are there aliens behind all this? Can Dale save herself, her family, and maybe her entire town?
The Stranger
by Caroline B. CooneyFrom the bestselling author of The Face on the Milk Carton: A thrilling novel about a girl whose obsession with a mysterious boy could destroy them both. When she&’s callously kicked out of choir class, Nicoletta dreads having to take art appreciation instead. Then she sets eyes on Jethro, a new kid whose dark beauty makes her wish she actually knew how to paint. Nicoletta is so mesmerized she finds herself following the brooding, mysterious stranger home. At least, that&’s where she thinks he&’s going . . . In the safety of the woods, Jethro&’s power seems to surge, almost as if the trees and boulders of the forest rise up to greet him. He&’s so different, so beautiful, so . . . inhuman. Before long, Jethro becomes Nicoletta&’s obsession. And while the truth about his nature is terrifying, Nicoletta may already be in too deep. By turns alluring and unsettling, this novel from the author of the Janie Johnson series is unafraid to explore the stranger things in life. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Caroline B. Cooney including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
The Stranger
by Caroline B. CooneyFrom the bestselling author of The Face on the Milk Carton: A thrilling novel about a girl whose obsession with a mysterious boy could destroy them both. When she&’s callously kicked out of choir class, Nicoletta dreads having to take art appreciation instead. Then she sets eyes on Jethro, a new kid whose dark beauty makes her wish she actually knew how to paint. Nicoletta is so mesmerized she finds herself following the brooding, mysterious stranger home. At least, that&’s where she thinks he&’s going . . . In the safety of the woods, Jethro&’s power seems to surge, almost as if the trees and boulders of the forest rise up to greet him. He&’s so different, so beautiful, so . . . inhuman. Before long, Jethro becomes Nicoletta&’s obsession. And while the truth about his nature is terrifying, Nicoletta may already be in too deep. By turns alluring and unsettling, this novel from the author of the Janie Johnson series is unafraid to explore the stranger things in life. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Caroline B. Cooney including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
Stranger
by Keren DavidAstor, Ontario. 1904.A boy staggers out of the forest covered in blood and collapses at the feet of 16-year-old Emmy. While others are suspicious and afraid, Emmy is drawn to him. Is he really the monster the townsfolk say he is?Astor, Ontario. 1994. Megan arrives from London for her great grandmother Emmy's 105th birthday. It should be a happy family occasion, but Megan is nursing a broken heart and carrying a secret she fears might consume her.One family. Two women. A century of secrets. A timeless love story.
Stranger Danger
by Maren StoffelsFrom horror powerhouse author Maren Stoffels comes the next pulse-quickening read! There's nowhere to hide when three teens find themselves in the middle of nowhere, with no internet and a killer hunting them down. Don't think you can get rid of me so fast. . . .No phones. No internet. No social media at all. That's what it's going to take to finally get serious about school and focus on exams. Nova, Vin, and Lotus even rented a farmhouse in the middle of nowhere so they won't get distracted. After that, everything can go back to normal.But they aren't alone. Someone is watching them from the forest. Someone who knows their secrets. Someone who wants revenge. And things will never be the same again.
Stranger in the Glade: And More Tales from Memory Creek Ranch (Circle C Milestones #6)
by Susan K. MarlowAndi and Riley are together at last--but the adventures don't stop in their happily-ever-afterEveryone's favorite frontier heroine, Andi Carter, is back! Only she's Andrea Prescott now, and she and her husband, Riley, are starting their lives together. And a new addition to the family joins the couple in Stranger in the Glade. How will they fare as new parents when old friends and enemies reenter their lives--and bring chaos along for the ride?Always high on action and danger, Susan Marlow's beloved Circle C adventures continue to grow in these new short story collections that fans can't wait to pick up.
Stranger in the Village of the Sick: A Memoir of Cancer, Sorcery, and Healing
by Paul StollerStranger in the Village of the Sick follows Stoller down this unexpected path toward personal discovery, growth, and healing. The stories here are about life in the village of the healthy and the village of the sick, and they highlight differences in how illness is culturally perceived.
Stranger on the Bay
by Adrien StoutenburgDon and ned are spending the summer trying to get Frosty a retired german Shepherd guide dog over his fear of fire. At the same time, a young and very quiet boy appears on the Bay claiming to be Grandpa Dan's long lost Grandsoon. But not all is what it seems. Who is living in the abadoned shack on the other side of the bay? Who is Mr. Blackwell, and why does Don get a bad feeling off of him. Is three something going on that they boys and even grandpa Dan don't realize. Good story, about guide dogs, but not about training of them. Good classic, but can be appreciated now as well.
Stranger Skies (The Drowned Gods Trilogy)
by Pascale LacelleNinth House meets The Hazel Wood in this riveting sequel to the New York Times bestselling dark academia fantasy Curious Tides, following Emory, Baz, Romie, and Kai on their desperate quests through space and time!Opening locked doors has a price—even for those who hold a key. After going through the door that called to them both in dreams, Emory and Romie find themselves in the Wychwood: the same verdant world written of in Song of the Drowned Gods, albeit a twisted, rotting version of it. A sinister force has awoken with their arrival, intent on destruction as it spills across realms, and now Emory and Romie must stop it before it reaches their own shores. Meanwhile, Baz and Kai are desperate to follow their friends through the door to other worlds, but a mishap pulls them back in time instead—where they come face to face with Cornus Clover himself, famed author of Song of the Drowned Gods. Stuck together in the past, they must navigate a very different Aldryn as they unravel the school&’s darkest secrets. Across time and worlds, Emory, Romie, Baz, and Kai find their fates eerily interwoven with the heroes from Clover&’s book. But when stories can&’t be trusted, friendships are put to the test, and deadly enemies are not always as they seem, they must decide who gets to be a hero—and who is desperate enough to see themselves become a villain.
Stranger Than Fanfiction
by Chris Colfer<P>Cash Carter is the young, world famous lead actor of the hit television show Wiz Kids. When four fans jokingly invite him on a cross-country road trip, they are shocked that he actually takes them up on it. <P>Chased by paparazzi and hounded by reporters, this unlikely crew takes off on a journey of a lifetime--but along the way they discover that the star they love has deep secrets he's been keeping. <P>What they come to learn about the life of the mysterious person they thought they knew will teach them about the power of empathy and the unbreakable bond of true friendship. In this touching novel, #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer takes us on a journey full of laughter, tears, and life-changing memories. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Stranger Things: The Dustin Experiment
by J.L. D'AmatoFollow Stranger Things fan favorite Dustin Henderson on a journey that takes him beyond Hawkins.It&’s fall 1985, and Dustin Henderson is starting his freshman year at Hawkins High School. After the tragedy at the Starcourt Mall, he&’s ready for life to return to normal, but things feel different. Some friends have moved away. Others are still in town but growing distant. Dustin thinks entering a science competition will make everything like it used to be, but will Lucas and Mike join him? Or will he have to rely on a charismatic metalhead named Eddie? Join Dustin on a road trip filled with inventions, heavy metal, and a new understanding of his place in Hawkins. Sprinkled with references to your favorite Stranger Things characters, this novel chronicles the events between seasons three and four of Netflix&’s iconic series.
Stranger Things Have Happened
by Jeff StrandYou can't always believe what you see in this hilarious coming of age novel from the author of The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever and I Have a Bad Feeling about ThisHarry Houdini. Penn and Teller. David Copperfield. Marcus Millian the Third. Okay, so Marcus isn't a famous magician. He may not even be a great magician. But his great-grandfather, the once-legendary and long-retired Zachary the Stupendous, insists Marcus has true talent. And when Grandpa Zachary boasts that he and Marcus are working on an illusion that will shock, stun, and astonish, Marcus wishes he could make himself disappear. The problem? Marcus also has stage fright-in spades. It's one thing to perform elaborate card tricks in front of his best friend, Kimberly, but it's an entirely different feat to perform in front of an audience. Then Grandpa Zachary dies in his sleep. To uphold his great-grandfather's honor, the show must go on. It would take a true sorcerer to pull off the trick Marcus has planned. But maybe he's the next best thing...
Stranger Things: Lucas em risco (Série Stranger Things #Volumen 3)
by Suyi DaviesOs objetivos de Lucas para sobreviver ao 9.º ano: fazer novos amigos, ser ele próprio e… salvar Hawkins. Mergulha neste retrato revelador de Lucas Sinclair, uma das personagens favoritas dos fãs de Stranger Things, e conhece-o como nunca antes - pelas suas próprias palavras. «Agora é ainda mais evidente como a vida dos meus amigos é diferente da minha. Como, em tempos, eu teria morrido se gozassem comigo por ter cabelo comprido e encaracolado como o do Dustin - embora isso não fosse possível mesmo que eu quisesse. Como a palavra fixe tem significados diferentes para mim e para eles - quer eles estejam a falar de alguém fixe à cromo ou fixe popular. Como, aonde quer que vamos ou quem quer que eu seja ou escolha ser, serei sempre o Negro que está ao lado deles.» Lucas Sinclair está cansado de se sentir um forasteiro na sua própria cidade e não tem ninguém em quem se apoiar. Quando o início da escola secundária apresenta a Lucas outras opções além de jogar Dungeons and Dragons e sofrer bullying, ele pergunta-se se poderá ser mais do que um cromo. Se jogar bem as suas cartas, talvez Lucas possa até ser… fixe. Depois de se começar a dar com um dos poucos outros alunos Negros da escola - o seu mentor na secundária e na equipa de basquete -, Lucas começa a aprender mais sobre si mesmo para além do seu grupo de amigos. Ele começa a entender-se como um adolescente Negro em Hawkins, o que parece diferente de tudo o que viveu anteriormente - neste mundo ou em qualquer outro.
Stranger Things: Lucas on the Line
by Suyi DaviesDive into this revealing portrait of Stranger Things fan favorite Lucas Sinclair and get to know Lucas like never before. The thrilling adventure of Stranger Things continues where season three left off, with fan favorite Lucas Sinclair finally telling his own story in his own words. Lucas has been in the fight against the evil forces in his town since the beginning, but he is tired of feeling like an outsider. When the start of high school presents Lucas with options beyond D&D and being bullied, he wonders if he can be more than invisible. After connecting with one of the few other Black students at school, Lucas starts to learn more about himself apart from his friend group. And he begins to understand himself as a Black teen in Hawkins, which feels unlike anything—in this world or any other—he&’s ever experienced. From Suyi Davies, contributor to the New York Times bestselling Black Boy Joy, comes an exploration of love and identity within the beloved Stranger Things universe, through the eyes of Lucas Sinclair.
Stranger Things: Max, a fugitiva (Stranger Things #Volumen 1)
by Brenna YovanoffMax antes de se tornar Acelera. Antes da noite mais estranha da sua vida. Antes de Hawkins e do Mundo Invertido. A prequela de Stranger Things que revela, como nunca antes, a mente de uma das personagens favoritas da série Max Mayfield simplesmente não se consegue encaixar. Não é delicada ou cheia de folhinhos, como a sua mãe gostaria. Nunca parece dizer a coisa certa. E prefere passar os seus dias no salão de jogos mais do que em qualquer outro lugar. Quando vivia na Califórnia, tinha amigos e o seu pai estava a apenas uma viagem de autocarro de distância. Mas foi então que a mãe de Max se casou com Neil, e o seu meio-irmão, Billy, entrou em cena. Agora, Max e a sua nova família vivem em Hawkins, Indiana. O seu padrasto trata-a por Maxine, Billy está fora de controlo e a sua mãe não é capaz de intervir. Max continua a pensar que encontrou amigos para substituir os que deixou na Califórnia, mas todos eles erguem barreiras assim que se começam a sentir vulneráveis. Isto é, até que Max descobre o quão sérias - e estranhas - as coisas realmente são em Hawkins. Max não tarda a perceber que é a mais nova personagem numa história bizarra com democães, um perigoso Devorador de Mentes e uma Maga de verdade. Terá de fazer algumas escolhas sérias se pretende salvar Hawkins das partes mais sombrias do Mundo Invertido - presumindo que o violento, louco e descontrolado Billy não se atravesse primeiro no seu caminho.
Stranger Things: Os horrores de Hawkins (Série Stranger Things #Volumen 4)
by Matthew J. GilbertPrepara-te para visitar os cantos mais sombrios e arrepiantes de Hawkins nesta coletânea de contos aterradores LIVRO OFICIAL STRANGER THINGS Eles só queriam ver um filme e decidem ir ao videoclube. É então que um apagão muda os seus planos — e que o medo se instala... Dustin, Lucas, Erica e os seus amigos começam a partilhar rumores e histórias aterrorizantes que assombram Hawkins. Que segredos se escondem num antigo asilo? Vive mesmo uma criatura mutante no fundo do Lago dos Enamorados? Um ursinho de peluche inofensivo é realmente controlado por uma força sobrenatural? Estes são apenas alguns dos mistérios monstruosos desta coletânea assustadora de histórias sobrenaturais cheias de suspense, passadas no universo Stranger Things.
Stranger Things: Rebel Robin
by A. R. CapettaHigh school is a monster, and it's eating everyone Robin knows. Discover the backstory of the new Stranger Things fan favorite character, Robin, played by Maya Hawke!It's the beginning of sophomore year, and Robin's Odd Squad friends have decided: this time, they're going to fit in. They couple up, they won't stop talking about college and their future careers, and they're obsessed with trying to act "normal." Robin knows that game well--she's been pretending for years, hoping nobody would notice the sarcastic polyglot French horn player with a bad perm in the back of the room. But there's one aspect of her identity that she knows for sure doesn't fit in with her carefully controlled image--something she's only just now realizing: Robin likes girls.How exactly is she supposed to be her true self in teeny-tiny Hawkins, Indiana? Robin is convinced the only way she can experience real life is by fleeing to Europe for the summer--aka Operation Croissant. But she has no money, no permission, and no one to share the adventure with--and it will take a heck of a lot more than that to escape Hawkins in one piece.Sprinkled with references to your favorite Stranger Things characters, this prequel chronicles one girl's realization that the only person she really needs to be accepted by is herself.
Stranger Things: Robin, a rebelde (Série Stranger Things #Volumen 2)
by A. R. CapettaCheia de referências às principais personagens de Stranger Things, esta prequela narra a história de uma rapariga que descobre que, no fundo, só precisa de ser aceite por uma única pessoa: ela mesma. Um livro oficial Stranger Things O décimo ano está a começar e os membros do Esquadrão Singular decidem que, desta vez, vão tentar adaptar-se e agir normalmente. Robin conhece bem esse jogo - afinal, tem vindo a fingir há anos, esperando que ninguém repare na sarcástica e poliglota trompetista com uma péssima permanente ao fundo da sala. Mas há um aspeto da sua identidade de que só agora se apercebe e que não encaixa com a sua imagem cuidadosamente controlada: Robin gosta de raparigas. Como poderá Robin ser ela própria na minúscula cidade de Hawkins, no Indiana? Ela está convencida de que a única maneira de experimentar a vida real é fugir para a Europa no verão - um projeto a que dá o nome de Operação Croissant. Só que não tem dinheiro, autorização nem ninguém com quem partilhar a aventura - e, na verdade, será preciso muito mais do que isso para escapar de Hawkins.
Stranger Things: Runaway Max (Stranger Things (Random House))
by Brenna YovanoffDon't miss this gripping, emotional prequel to the hit Netflix series, Stranger Things! The never-before-told backstory of the beloved Dig Dug maven, Max Mayfield, written by New York Times bestselling author Brenna Yovanoff.This must-read novel, based on the hit Netflix series, Stranger Things, explores Max's past--the good and the bad--as well as how she came to find her newfound sense of home in Hawkins, Indiana.
Strangers (The Reckoner)
by David A. RobertsonA talking coyote, mysterious illnesses, and girl trouble. Coming home can be murder...When Cole Harper gets a mysterious message from an old friend begging him to come home, he has no idea what he's getting into. Compelled to return to Wounded Sky First Nation, Cole finds his community in chaos: a series of shocking murders, a mysterious illness ravaging the residents, and reemerging questions about Cole&’s role in the tragedy that drove him away 10 years ago. With the aid of an unhelpful spirit, a disfigured ghost, and his two oldest friends, Cole tries to figure out his purpose, and unravel the mysteries he left behind a decade ago. Will he find the answers in time to save his community?
Strangers (The Reckoner)
by David A. RobertsonA talking coyote, mysterious illnesses, and girl trouble. Coming home can be murder...When Cole Harper gets a mysterious message from an old friend begging him to come home, he has no idea what he's getting into. Compelled to return to Wounded Sky First Nation, Cole finds his community in chaos: a series of shocking murders, a mysterious illness ravaging the residents, and reemerging questions about Cole&’s role in the tragedy that drove him away 10 years ago. With the aid of an unhelpful spirit, a disfigured ghost, and his two oldest friends, Cole tries to figure out his purpose, and unravel the mysteries he left behind a decade ago. Will he find the answers in time to save his community?
Strangers Assume My Girlfriend Is My Nurse
by Shane BurcawWith his signature acerbic wit and hilarious voice, twenty-something author, blogger, and entrepreneur Shane Burcaw is back with an essay collection about living a full life in a body that many people perceive as a tragedy. From anecdotes about first introductions where people patted him on the head instead of shaking his hand, to stories of passersby mistaking his able-bodied girlfriend for a nurse, Shane tackles awkward situations and assumptions with humor and grace. On the surface, these essays are about day-to-day life as a wheelchair user with a degenerative disease, but they are actually about family, love, and coming of age.
Strategies for College Success: A Study Skills Guide
by Diana RennStrategies for College Success introduces students to the language and culture of college. Designed primarily for near-native English speakers who are planning to attend or are just beginning their time at an American college, this textbook presents skills and strategies that will help students succeed academically and adjust to the cultural aspects of college life. It provides a wealth of study tips and strategies, which are outlined in the front of the book, to ensure academic success.
Strategies That Work: Teaching Comprehension for Understanding, Engagement, and Building Knowledge
by Stephanie Harvey; Anne GoudvisStrategies That Work, more than a million teachers have benefited from Steph and Anne's practical advice on creating classrooms that are incubators for deep thought. This third edition is a must-have resource for a generation of new teachers--and a welcome refresher for those with dog-eared copies of this timeless guide to teaching comprehension.