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Sunset Island (Sunset Island #1)
by Cherie BennettI definitely made the right decision--working here as a summer nanny. I'm away from my messed-up family, the island is beautiful, Samantha and Carrie are here, and we're all working for terrific families. Then there's Kurt. He's handsome, sensitive, down to earth. What if Kurt finds out the truth about me? Everything's going so great, I'd hate to have anything wreck it now. Wish me luck, OK? -Emma
Super Adjacent
by Crystal CestariClaire has always wanted to work with superheroes, from collecting Warrior Nation cards as a kid to drafting "What to Say to a Hero" speeches in her diary. Now that she's landed a coveted internship with the Chicago branch of Warrior Nation, Claire is ready to prove she belongs, super or not. But complicating plans is the newest WarNat hero, Girl Power (aka Joy), who happens to be egotistical and self-important . . . and pretty adorable. Bridgette, meanwhile, wants out of WarNat. <P><P>After years of dating the famous Vaporizer (aka Matt), she's sick of playing second, or third, or five-hundredth fiddle to all the people-in-peril in the city of Chicago. Of course, once Bridgette meets Claire-who's clearly in need of a mentor and wingman-giving up WarNat becomes slightly more complicated. It becomes a lot more complicated when Joy, Matt, and the rest of the heroes go missing, leaving only Claire and Bridgette to save the day. <P><P>In this fresh and funny take on the world of supers, author Crystal Cestari spotlights what it's like to be the seemingly non-super half of a dynamic duo with banter-filled romance and bold rescues perfect for readers seeking a great escape.
The Super Easy Teen Baking Cookbook: 60 Simple Step-by-Step Recipes (Super Easy Teen Cookbooks)
by Marlynn Jayme SchotlandInspire teens to make delicious baked goods of their own with these easy recipes Baking can seem like a lot of complicated chemistry, but with the help of The Super Easy Teen Baking Cookbook, it all becomes simple. These beginner-friendly recipes show teens how to create their own sweet and savory baked goods at home—even if they've never baked before. There's no time-consuming prep work, no boring flavors, and no help from adults necessary! This teen baking cookbook helps them: Get started quickly—A kitchen setup guide full of helpful tips and safety info makes it easy for teens to dive right in. Unleash their creativity—Ingredient substitution ideas offer teens endless variety for switching up the flavors of their bakes. Speak the language—A glossary of common terms like "glaze," "mince," and "zest" helps teens build their baking vocabulary. Encourage teens to get baking with this fun collection of super easy recipes.
The Super Easy Teen Cookbook: 75 Simple Step-by-Step Recipes (Super Easy Teen Cookbooks)
by Christina HitchcockBuild confidence and kitchen skills with 75 deliciously easy recipes just for teensWhether you already have some cooking know-how, or your skills are limited to pressing buttons on the microwave, now you can create your own flavor-packed, homemade meals! The Super Easy Teen Cookbook is filled with options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snacks that you can whip up without any cooking experience.The recipes in this cookbook for teens have detailed, step-by-step instructions and use easy-to-find, affordable ingredients. No complicated prep work, no boring flavors, and no help from adults required—just dozens of homemade favorites like Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Vegetarian Miso Ramen, and Parmesan-Crusted Chicken. Get ready to make something delicious!This easy recipes cookbook for beginners includes:A quick start guide—Explore helpful pointers for successful cooking, from practicing proper food safety to suggestions for stocking your kitchen with the essential tools and ingredients.Handy tips and tricks—Learn how to switch out some of the ingredients in these recipes to try different flavors and find out what you like best!Cooking terms explained—This cookbook for teenagers helps you build up your cooking vocabulary with straightforward definitions for common culinary terms.Lay the foundation for a lifetime of tasty cooking with The Super Easy Teen Cookbook. And keep growing your kitchen skills with the sequel: The Super Easy Teen Baking Cookbook.
Super Fake Love Song
by David YoonFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Frankly in Love comes a sweet contemporary YA rom-com where a case of mistaken identity kicks off a string of (fake) events that just may lead to (real) love.When Sunny Dae--self-proclaimed total nerd--meets Cirrus Soh, he can't believe how cool and confident she is. So when Cirrus mistakes Sunny's older brother Gray's bedroom--with its electric guitars and rock posters--for Sunny's own, he sort of, kind of, accidentally winds up telling her he's the front man of a rock band.Before he knows it, Sunny is knee-deep in the lie: He ropes his best friends into his scheme, begging them to form a fake band with him, and starts wearing Gray's rock-and-roll castoffs. But no way can he trick this amazing girl into thinking he's cool, right? Just when Sunny is about to come clean, Cirrus asks to see them play sometime. Gulp.Now there's only one thing to do: Fake it till you make it.From New York Times bestselling author David Yoon comes an inventive new romantic comedy about identity, perception, and how hard it can feel sometimes to simply be yourself.
Super Manny Stands Up!
by Kelly Dipucchio Stephanie GraeginNew York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Stephanie Graegin bring a lionhearted new hero to life in this tender, sparkling story about standing up for what's right--and finding your inner superpowers. Every day after school, Manny saves the world from formidable foes. I AM FEARLESS! I AM STRONG! I AM BRAVE! I AM POWERFUL! I AM INVINCIBLE! Zombie bears, evil cloud monsters, and alien robots with laser beam eyes are no match for Super Manny. But when Manny encounters a real-life nemesis in the school cafeteria, will he be able to summon his superhero strength to save the day?
Super Pop!: Pop Culture Top Ten Lists to Help You Win at Trivia, Survive in the Wild, and Make It Through the Holidays
by Daniel HarmonSuper Pop! offers a maximum-pleasure, minimum-effort way to become smarter, happier, and more likely to survive your next family function (or a shark attack). This hilarious and wide-ranging guide sorts nearly 500 different bestsellers, blockbusters, and underappreciated gems into quirky top ten lists, like "Outwit Death: Essential Lessons in Survival," and "Achieve Mindfulness: Movies That Will Show You the Way (With Wise Elders Now Included)." So whether you're looking for some motivational workout music, need help planning a July 4th double feature, or just want to pick up some knowledge without straining your brain, this book has you covered. With new insights on old classics and fresh ideas for jaded eyes, Super Pop! makes sense of pop culture — and then puts pop culture back to work!
SuperGol. ¡A por la copa!
by Luigi Garlando¿Qué es lo mejor de las vacaciones? Para los Cebolletas no hay duda: ¡los torneos de fútbol veraniegos! Este año, los chicos de Champignon han sido invitados nada más y nada menos que a un Minimuldial... ¡como unos auténticos campeones! Y lo más emocionante es que cada uno defenderá los colores de su país: Joâo jugará con Brasil, Rafa con Italia, y Tomi y los demás con España. ¿Quién conquistará la mítica Copa del Mundo?Quince niños.Una pasión: el fútbolUn sueño: ¡ser los mejores!
Superhero: The Fabulous Adventures of Rocket Kumar and Other Indian Superheroes
by Scholastic IndiaThis volume is about the adventures of Rocket Kumar and other Indian Superheroes.
Superman: Dawnbreaker (DC Icons Series)
by Matt de la PeñaThe blockbuster DC Icons series that began with Leigh Bardugo's Wonder Woman, Marie Lu's Batman, and Sarah J. Maas's Catwoman continues with the story of the world's first super hero--SUPERMAN--from award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author MATT DE LA PEÑA. <p><p> When the dawn breaks, a hero rises.His power is beyond imagining.Clark Kent has always been faster, stronger--better--than everyone around him. But he wasn't raised to show off, and drawing attention to himself could be dangerous. Plus, it's not like he's earned his powers . . . yet. <p> But power comes with a price.Lately it's difficult to hold back and keep his heroics in the shadows. When Clark follows the sound of a girl crying, he comes across Gloria Alvarez and discovers a dark secret lurking in Smallville. Turns out, Clark's not the only one hiding something. Teaming up with his best friend, Lana Lang, he throws himself into the pursuit of the truth. What evil lies below the surface of his small town? And what will it cost Clark to learn about his past as he steps into the light to become the future Man of Steel? Because before he can save the world, he must save Smallville.
Superman: Superman: Dawnbreaker (DC ICONS #Volumen 3)
by Matt de la PenaCuando cae la noche, aparece el héroe. Clark Kent siempre ha sido más rápido, más fuerte y mejor que la gente que lo rodea. Pero no fue educado para demostrarlo, y llamar la atención podría ser peligroso. Además, tal vez todavía no haya desarrollado sus poderes... Sus cualidades van más allá de la imaginación. Pero todo poder tiene un precio.
SuperMoon
by H. A. Swain Rich DeasA futuristic thriller about the colonization of and culture clashes between the Moon and Earth from H.A. Swain, the author of Hungry and Gifted.Sol is the month between June and July on the thirteen-month Moon calendar. It's the only time teenagers have to themselves between rigorous scientific training and their ultimate lab assignments in their colony on the Moon. Their families emigrated from Earth to build better lives; but life on the Moon is far from perfect, as Uma learns on the eve of Sol. Uma meets an Earthen girl who becomes a fast friend, and much more. What Uma doesn't know is that the girl is assigned to infect Uma with a plague that a rogue faction of Earthen scientists hope will wipe out Moon soldiers. Will Uma be the cause of a pandemic? Whom can she trust, and moreover, whom does she love?
Supernatural: Heart of the Dragon
by Keith R. A. DecandidoA Supernatural novel that reveals a previously unseen adventure for the Winchester brothers, from the hit CW series! When renegade angel Castiel alerts Sam and Dean to a series of particularly brutal killings in San Francisco's Chinatown, they realise the Heart of the Dragon, an ancient evil of unspeakable power, is back! John Winchester faced the terrifying spirit 20 years ago, and the Campbell family fought it 20 years before that - can the boys succeed where their parents and grandparents failed?
Supernatural Creatures: Mythical and Sacred Creatures from Around the World
by DKArm yourself with fun facts and figures and become a dinosaur expert.From colossal sauropods to deadly theropods and everything in between, learn all about the age of dinosaurs with more than 1,000 weird and wonderful numbers.Alongside stunning full-page photographs and fun, colourful graphics, the wacky animal fact-bites and funky figures in Our World in Numbers: Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Life will have you impressing your family and friends like never before. As you number-crunch your way around the prehistoric world, you'll discover a whole heap of amazing facts - from the fastest, biggest, and deadliest creatures to how big were dinosaur hearts, brains, and poos.This data-packed adventure into the past is filled with everything you've ever wanted to know about dinosaurs - and more!
Supernormal: The Untold Story of Adversity and Resilience
by Meg Jayp.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #232323} Clinical psychologist and author of The Defining Decade, Meg Jay takes us into the world of the supernormal: those who soar to unexpected heights after childhood adversity.Whether it is the loss of a parent to death or divorce; bullying; alcoholism or drug abuse in the home; mental illness in a parent or a sibling; neglect; emotional, physical or sexual abuse; having a parent in jail; or growing up alongside domestic violence, nearly 75% of us experience adversity by the age of 20. But these experiences are often kept secret, as are our courageous battles to overcome them.Drawing on nearly two decades of work with clients and students, Jay tells the tale of ordinary people made extraordinary by these all-too-common experiences, everyday superheroes who have made a life out of dodging bullets and leaping over obstacles, even as they hide in plain sight as doctors, artists, entrepreneurs, lawyers, parents, activists, teachers, students and readers. She gives a voice to the supernormals among us as they reveal not only "How do they do it?" but also "How does it feel?"These powerful stories, and those of public figures from Andre Agassi to Jay Z, will show supernormals they are not alone but are, in fact, in good company.Marvelously researched and compassionately written, this exceptional book narrates the continuing saga that is resilience as it challenges us to consider whether -- and how -- the good wins out in the end.
Supernova (Light Years Ser. #Bk. 2)
by Kass MorganKass Morgan, New York Times bestselling author of The 100, once again delivers pulse-pounding action and glittering romance in this thrilling sequel to Light Years. Tensions are rising between the Quatrans and the Specters, and the Quatra Fleet is gearing up for an epic fight. With a galaxy on the brink of war and loyalties divided, the friendship of four cadets will be tested. Orelia has been arrested for espionage, and her future is looking bleak . . . until the Quatrans make her a surprising offer that could save her life--and the lives of everyone in the galaxy. Reeling from his breakup, Arran finds comfort in a sympathetic boy from Loos, someone who understands how hard it can be to fit in. But is it enough for Arran to forget his heartbreak?Cormak's position at the Academy is finally secure. But when someone discovers his treasonous secret, it jeopardizes everything he's fought for, including his relationship with the person he cares about most.And Vesper is ready to become a superstar officer . . . until she uncovers a conspiracy that shakes her faith in the Quatra Fleet to its core. As secret machinations come to light, these cadets will be forced to overcome their differences and band together to restore peace to their worlds.
The Superstar (Kick!)
by Chris KreieDaniela is looking forward to soccer season. Not only are the Bay Park Rams a great team, she gets to play alongside her best friend, Rinad. And then there's Kennedy—the newest member of the team—who might just be the best soccer player Daniela's ever seen! But not everyone on the team feels the same way. When Rinad is benched in favor of Kennedy, Rinad partially blames Daniela. Suddenly, more than team chemistry is on the line—can Daniela's friendship with Rinad survive the team's new superstar?
The Supervillain and Me
by Danielle BanasAs witty as it is heartpounding, this fresh take on the beloved superhero genre is all about finding your own way to shine even when it seems everyone else around you is, well... super.Never trust a guy in spandex.In Abby Hamilton’s world, superheroes do more than just stop crime and save cats stuck in trees—they also drink milk straight from the carton and hog the television remote. Abby’s older brother moonlights as the famous Red Comet, but without powers of her own, following in his footsteps has never crossed her mind.That is, until the city’s newest vigilante comes bursting into her life.After saving Abby from an attempted mugging, Morriston’s fledgling supervillain Iron Phantom convinces her that he’s not as evil as everyone says, and that their city is under a vicious new threat. As Abby follows him deeper into their city’s darkest secrets, she comes to learn that heroes can’t always be trusted, and sometimes it’s the good guys who wear black.Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, The Supervillain and Me is a hilarious, sweet, and action-packed novel by debut author Danielle Banas that proves no one is perfect, not even superheroes.Praise for The Supervillain and Me:"Get ready for a wild ride in this zany, high-action thriller." —Booklist"Banas adeptly keeps readers guessing about Iron Phantom’s identity and provides plenty of romantic tension, which will satisfy even die-hard fans of the genre." —School Library Journal"Action, comedy, romance, you name it, this book has got it!" —KayleyKing, reader on SwoonReads.com
The Supreme Court and the Judicial Branch (Our Government)
by Bryon Giddens-WhiteThis title presents an exciting look inside the judicial branch of the United States government. The book explores topics such as the origins of the judicial branch, the powers and day-to-day responsibilities of Supreme Court justices, historic Supreme Court decisions, and how the judicial branch has shaped the direction of our country.
Surf Mules
by G. NeriLogan never dreamed he would chop off his surfer shag, put on a Sears suit, and carry a Young Republicans ID card. But he'd rather look like a straight-laced loser than risk attracting any attention. Why? To raise money for college, he's driving nonstop from Cali to Orlando. And he definitely doesn't want anyone sniffing around inside his car.
The Surface Breaks
by Louise O'NeillA dark and beautiful reimagining of The Little Mermaid.Deep beneath the sea, off the cold Irish coast, Gaia is a young mermaid who dreams of freedom from her controlling father. On her first swim to the surface, she is drawn towards a human boy. She longs to join his carefree world, but how much will she have to sacrifice? What will it take for the little mermaid to find her voice? Hans Christian Andersen's original fairy tale is reimagined through a searing feminist lens, with the stunning, scalpel-sharp writing and world building that has won Louise her legions of devoted fans in the UK. A book with the darkest of undercurrents, full of rage and rallying cries: storytelling at its most spellbinding.
Surface Tension
by Mike MullinAfter witnessing an act of domestic terrorism while training on his bike, Jake is found near death, with a serious head injury and unable to remember the plane crash or the aftermath that landed him in the hospital. A terrorist leader’s teenage daughter, Betsy, is sent to kill Jake and eliminate him as a possible witness. When Jake’s mother blames his head injury for his tales of attempted murder, he has to rely on his girlfriend, Laurissa, to help him escape the killers and the law enforcement agents convinced that Jake himself had a role in the crash. Mike Mullin, author of the Ashfall series, delivers a gripping story with memorable characters and all-too-real scenarios.
Surfer's Danger Offshore (Surfers Series)
by K. M. PeytonA windsurfing holiday on a deserted coast. All Shiner is worried about is looking a fool in front of Corky, the expert. But then the boys stumble upon a smuggling operation and suddenly Shiner is surfing for his life.
The Surprise Party: The New Girl; The Surprise Party; The Overnight; Missing (Fear Street #2)
by R.L. StineWhen an old friend returns to town, Meg plans a party to bring the old gang back together, but someone—or something—will do anything to keep it from happening in this chilling tale from Goosebumps author R.L. Stine.A year ago, Meg Dalton&’s group of friends fractured. Evan died in the Fear Street woods. Ellen moved away. The ones that stayed behind changed. And Meg felt as if she&’d lost her best friends. Lately, even her boyfriend Tony has been acting moody and strange. But things may finally be looking up. Ellen is coming to visit! And what better way to bring old friends together than with a surprise party for her arrival? That&’s when the terror begins—the phone calls, the threats, the acts of violence. &“Cancel the party—or else,&” whispers the voice on the phone. Meg is terrified. Who would do so many terrible things to stop her party? To find out, she&’ll have to venture into the dark Fear Street woods that took Evan&’s life last year.
The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling
by Wai ChimAn authentic novel about growing up in an Asian immigrant family with a mother who is suffering from a debilitating mental illness.Anna Chiu has her hands full. When she's not looking after her brother and sister or helping out at her father's restaurant, she's taking care of her mother, whose debilitating mental illness keeps her in bed most days. Her father's new delivery boy, Rory, is a welcome distraction and even though she knows that things aren't right at home, she's starting to feel like she could be a normal teen.But when her mother finally gets out of bed, things go from bad to worse. And as her mother's condition worsens, Anna and her family question everything they understand about themselves and each other.The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling is a heart-wrenching, true-to-life exploration through the often neglected crevices of culture, mental illness, and family. Its strong themes are balanced by a beautiful romance making it a feel-good, yet important read.