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Zom-b #12 (Zom-B #12)
by Darren ShanThe final thrilling installment of Darren Shan's Zom-B series is sure to knock you dead! B Smith has escaped from the murderous clown Mr. Dowling, only to find herself trapped by someone she had once thought of as an ally. As B learns more about the twisted history of the zombie virus, she prepares to make a final stand against her enemies--even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice.
Zombie Apocalypse Running Club
by Carrie MacWhen twins Eira and Soren escape from their survivalist home into a world overcome by zombies, there's only one way to stay alive: run!Eira and Soren are queer twins living with their survivalist parents when a plague starts spreading that turns people into zombie-like monsters. They disagree with their parents about a lot, but they can't deny that their way of life keeps them safe while much of the world perishes--for now. When it becomes clear that their safety won't last, the twins decide to strike out on their own.They don't get far before encountering the one remaining person in the closest town: their friend Racer, a gold medal-winning Special Olympics champion. Racer is appalled at the twins&’ slow speed and tells them that their survivalist skills aren't worth anything if they can't outrun the monsters. He sets them on a training regimen that comes in handy when they embark on the bigger journey ahead of them.On their trek they find friends, enemies, and even love. But with zombies on their heels at every turn, will they ever be able to slow down?
Zombie Blondes
by Brian JamesThey're beautiful. They're popular. They're dead. . . .From the moment Hannah Sanders arrived in town, she felt there was something wrong. A lot of houses were for sale, and the town seemed infected by an unearthly quiet. And then, on Hannah's first day of classes, she ran into a group of cheerleaders -- the most popular girls in school.The odd thing was that they were nearly identical in appearance: blonde, beautiful, and deathly pale.But Hannah wants desperately to fit in -- regardless of what her friend Lukas is telling her: If she doesn't watch her back, she's going to be blonde and popular and dead -- just like all the other zombies in this town. . . ."This foray into the world of the living dead is suspenseful and downright terrifying, with an ending right out of a classic film." -- Kirkus Reviews
Zombie Waffle Murder (A Wicked Waffle Paranormal Cozy #8)
by Carolyn Q. HunterGet ready for some spooky, crime-solving fun! Sonja loves Halloween, but sometimes the notoriously spooky holiday is too far away. So, when a local zombie themed marathon is announced, she jumps at the chance to whip up some Zombie Waffles with Zombie Juice. She even looks forward to getting all dressed up in gruesome makeup for the event, despite regretting signing up to run alongside her fit and athletic husband, Frank. Unfortunately, as luck would have it, the event is interrupted when one of the runners is found dead. Not only does her death seem like foul play has been involved, but the girl's group of friends all seem to have deep rooted secrets of their own, which they seem to desperately want to keep hidden. Sonja tries to stay out of solving the mystery, but her ghostly powers end up pushing her right into the thick of things. Running in circles to figure out how all the disjointed clues fit together, will Sonja be able to pin down an answer before she becomes the next victim?
Zombie Xl: The Boy Who Got Sick Of Warming The Bench (Striker)
by Peter KaluLeonard sits on the bench, never asked to play. One night he is visited by zombies—the ghostly players from the winning 1966 England World Cup team, in fact. They tell him that if he follows their instructions, he get off the bench, and his team's prospects surge. But what is the price?
Zoo Station: The Story of Christiane F.
by Christiane F.This incredible autobiography of Christiane F. provides a vivid portrait of teen friendship, drug abuse, and alienation in and around Berlin's notorious Zoo Station. Christiane's rapid descent into heroin abuse and prostitution is shocking, but the boredom, longing for acceptance, thrilling risks, and even her musical obsessions are familiar to everyone. Previously published in Germany and the US to critical acclaim, Zest's new translation includes original photographs of Christiane and her friends.
Zurcántida Nueva. Il Pugnale Reminiscente: Corso Zaffiro Libro 2 (Zurcántida Nueva #2)
by Nieves MarquesCi troviamo nella parte finale del Corso Zaffiro, ma a Zurcántida Nueva stanno accadendo strani avvenimenti. Olivia è scomparsa. Egia sa chi è il responsabile, ma si trova di fronte alla scelta tra confessarlo subito alla direttrice Elringen Frangule o aspettare in silenzio che le cose si sviluppino. Egia, sempre più esperta nell'arte dell'astrazione scoprirà sensazioni emozionanti. Vivrà delle esperienze appassionanti e apprenderà dai professori più prestigiosi nuove tecniche. Gli esami sono vicini, ma le disgrazie che stanno coinvolgendo l'istituzione più prestigiosa di Scienze non Svelate mettono a repentaglio la sicurezza e il futuro dei suoi studenti. Riusciranno gli studenti di Zurcántida Nueva a finire il corso?
Zyla & Kai
by Kristina ForestA fresh new YA romance novel by Kristina Forest, Zyla & Kai is an epic star-crossed love story about first love and not just the will they, won't they - but why can't they?While on a school trip to the Poconos Mountains, Zyla and Kai run away together, leaving their friends and family confused. As far as everyone knows, they've been broken up for months.And honestly? Their break-up hadn't surprised anyone. Zyla, a cynic about love, met Kai, a hopeless romantic, while working together at an amusement park the previous summer, and they couldn't have been more different.Alternating between the past and present, we see the love story unfold from Zyla and Kai's perspectives: how they first became the unlikeliest of friends over the summer, how they fell in love during the school year, and why they ultimately broke up. Or did they?
Zyla & Kai
by Kristina ForestA fresh love story about the will they, won't they—and why can't they—of first love. While on a school trip to the Poconos Mountains (in the middle of a storm) high school seniors, Zyla Matthews and Kai Johnson, run away together leaving their friends and family confused. As far as everyone knows, Zyla and Kai have been broken up for months. And honestly? Their break up hadn't surprised anyone. Zyla and Kai met while working together at an amusement park the previous summer, and they couldn't have been more different. Zyla was a cynic about love. She'd witnessed the dissolution of her parents' marriage early in life, and it left an indelible impression. Her only aim was graduating and going to fashion school abroad. Until she met Kai. Kai was a serial dater and a hopeless romantic. He'd put a temporary pause on his dating life before senior year to focus on school and getting into his dream HBCU. Until he met Zyla. Alternating between the past and present, we see the love story unfold from Zyla's and Kai's perspectives: how they first became the unlikeliest of friends over the summer, how they fell in love during the school year, and why they ultimately broke up... Or did they? Romantic, heart-stirring, and a little mysterious, Zyla & Kai will keep readers guessing until the last chapter.
dotmeme
by Mike A. LancasterAfter preventing conservative MP Victor Palgrave from engineering a human mind-controlled teenage army, Joe Dyson and Ani Lee, operatives for a secret youth division of British Intelligence, have probably earned a rest. But there’s no time to be lax with bizarre new developments popping up across the UK and the world. While busting a group that’s pressing teen runaways into slave labor building tech, Joe discovers a computer component not yet out on the market, linked to a very popular, but highly secretive gaming company based in California. Meanwhile, skilled hacker Ani works her way into a vigilante hacking ring intent on using viral social media to bring the truth to the world and bring world governments to their knees. They’re method: rewriting reality, virtually, so that the world never knows the difference. As Ani's and Joe’s missions draw closer together, they realize that they have been corralled into a real-life video game—one where the levels are constantly being rewritten, and the stakes are constantly shifting. What happens when AI evolves to the point where it has a mind of its own? When the computer threatens to turn on its master? Joe, Ani, and the world are about to find out.
dotwav
by Mike A. Lancaster"There’s something in that sound. Something bad. Something dangerous.”Fifteen-year-old Ani Lee is a skilled hacker researching a strange .wav file that she’s downloaded when it behaves as no file ever should.Joe Dyson is a seventeen-year-old American transplant recruited into a secret teen division of the British intelligence service who’s looking into the disappearance of a friend caught up in an underground music scene that might be more than it appears.When Ani and Joe’s investigations intertwine, they discover that the .wav file and the music are linked-someone’s embedding the file into tracks to create a mind-controlled teen army.But who’s behind it? And why? And how do you stop a sound?An exhilarating sci-fi techno-thriller that blends music, mind control, and conspiracy perfect for fans of Little Brother, Brain Jack, and Proxy.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers-picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
eSports: The Ultimate Gamer's Guide
by Mike StubbsWhether you want to game like a pro or watch the high-stakes drama, your entry to the pulse-pounding, fast-growing world of eSports starts here. Competitive video gaming has taken the world by storm. Millions of viewers tune in across the world for matches, fans fill sold-out stadiums for the biggest events, and top players can make millions off a single game. Don’t get left out of this global phenomenon!eSports: The Ultimate Gamer’s Guide is an in-depth overview of professional gaming for everyone from casual gamers to hardcore fans. Learn the history, rules, leagues, and top players of the world’s biggest competitive games, including Dota 2, League of Legends, Counter-Strike, FIFA, Call of Duty, and many more.The large and rapidly changing landscape of competitive gaming can seem overwhelming, but this guide will turn you into an expert. It covers everything you need to know about where to watch, how to get involved, and why eSports is the most exciting spectator sport around.
earthgirl
by Jennifer CowanA New York Times Editors' Choice Earthgirl follows the eco-evolution of sixteen-year-old Sabine Solomon, who is thrown into the fray one afternoon when she's riding her bike downtown to join her friends, and an idling minivan driver carelessly tosses leftovers from McDonald's out the car window, blindsiding Sabine and leaving her covered in plum sauce. When Sabine tosses the garbage back at the offensive driver, an altercation ensues that is captured on the videophones of her friends. In a technological blink, footage is posted on YouTube, and Sabine finds herself at the center of a heated eco-debate. A crusader is born.
fml
by Shaun David HutchinsonThere’s more than one way to get the girl in this fun and fast-paced novel about one epic party and a kiss that could change everything.Tonight’s the night: Simon’s big chance to finally get with Cassie. Cassie, who he’s loved for ages. Cassie, who is newly boyfriend-free. Cassie, who just happens to be throwing the biggest party of the year. Simon’s plan is simple: He’ll go to the party, she’ll fall in love with him, they’ll make out like crazy, and the night will be a complete success. But things don’t ever go as planned…especially when it comes to Cassie. In two alternating plotlines, Simon goes after the girl of his dreams and stumbles toward his destiny. It’s one night, one party, and a thousand ways for things to go wrong…but a million ways for them to go right.
iBoy: Gekürzte Lesung
by Kevin BrooksA WiFi, WTF thriller from the author of Candy. “Intelligent and fast-moving, cleverly shifts between comic-book thrills and touching realism.” —The New York Times Book ReviewWhat can he do with his new powers—and what are they doing to him?Before the attack, Tom Harvey was just an average teen. But a head-on collision with high technology has turned him into an actualized App. Fragments of a shattered iPhone are embedded in his brain. And they’re having an extraordinary effect on his every thought.Because now Tom knows, sees, and can do more than any normal boy ever could. But with his new powers comes a choice: To avenge Lucy, the girl he loves, will he hunt down the vicious gangsters who hurt her? Will he take the law into his own electric hands and exterminate them from the South London housing projects where, by fear and violence, they rule?Not even his mental search engine can predict the shocking outcome of iBoy’s actions.“The classic superhero plot, at once cutting edge sci-fi and moral fable.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Brooks is a master at revealing the unsteady fault line between good and evil.” —Booklist (starred review)“Brilliant, harrowing, uplifting . . . with a passionate truth. If I were a producer, I’d option iBoy immediately. This is the big one. Bravo!” —The London Times“Brooks delivers something that’s less a work of science fiction than a brutal rumination on vengeance, near-limitless power, and their effects on people, with believably flawed characters and a harsh setting that serve the story well.” —Publishers Weekly
kaakita malarkal
by AadhavanMr. Aadhavan has started writing from 1960s in Tamil and many of is collections won Sahithya Academy awards. Some of his writings have been translated into other Indian, English and Russian languages. The first edition of “kaakita malarkal” was published in 1977 with the story of Mr. Visvam’s work experience in Delhi and resigns the job to get into Ecology department as research student in America. The interesting Novel begins with this story and enjoyable as it moves
myWorld Interactive Middle Grades Geography 2019 National Survey (Student Edition Grade 6/8)
by Prentice-Hall StaffmyWorld Interactive Middle Grades Geography 2019 National Survey (Student Edition Grade 6/8)
serafina67 *urgently requires life*
by Susie DayThis hilarious debut is now available in paperback!Serafina doesn't have a boyfriend, doesn't have a best friend, and her parents fight all the time. But she does have a shiny new laptop (a present from her guilt-ridden and therefore overly generous dad). And with the shiny new laptop comes a shiny new identity: serafina67, blogging (and kissing) addict.But in a year when the secrets turn serious, and friends and parents might not be what they seem, is spilling your whole life on the Internet such a bright idea? It might just lead to tears, trouble, hilarious online adventures and a fresh new take on writing---a novel told as a blog.
with their eyes: September 11th
by Annie ThomsA deeply moving play remembering September 11, 2001, written by high school students who witnessed the tragedy unfold.A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age“Profound.” —Booklist“Moving.” —Publishers Weekly“Rings with authenticity and resonates with power.” —School Library JournalTuesday, September 11, started off like any other day at Stuyvesant High School, located only a few blocks away from the World Trade Center.The semester was just beginning, and the students, faculty, and staff were ready to start a new year. But within a few hours on that Tuesday morning, they would share an experience that would transform their lives—and the lives of all Americans.This powerful play by the students of Stuyvesant High School remember those who were lost and those who were forced to witness this tragedy. Here, in their own words, are the firsthand stories of a day we will never forget. This collection helped shape the HBO documentary In the Shadow of the Towers: Stuyvesant High on 9/11.For dramatic rights, please visit http://permissions.harpercollins.com/.
¡Ay, Mija! (A Graphic Novel): My Bilingual Summer in Mexico
by Christine Suggs"An absolutely heartwarming and vibrant story of belonging, family, and the meaning of home. This book is a treasure." – Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin&’ In this bilingual, inventive, and heartfelt debut, graphic novel talent Christine Suggs explores a trip they took to Mexico to visit family, embracing and rebelling against their heritage and finding a sense of belonging. Sixteen-year-old Christine takes their first solo trip to Mexico to spend a few weeks with their grandparents and tía. At first, Christine struggles to connect with family they don&’t yet share a language with. Seeing the places their mom grew up—the school she went to, the café where she had her first date with their father—Christine becomes more and more aware of the generational differences in their family. Soon Christine settles into life in Mexico, eating pan dulce, drawing what they see, and growing more comfortable with Spanish. But when Mom joins their trip, Christine&’s two worlds collide. They feel homesick for Texas, struggle against traditions, and miss being able to speak to their mom without translating. Eventually, through exploring the impacts of colonialism in both Mexico and themselves, they find their place in their family and start to feel comfortable with their mixed identity.
¡Conectados!
by Jane Margolis Jean J. RyooUn grupo multirracial de amigos adolescentes aprende cómo la computación puede empoderarlos personal y políticamente, y por qué todos los estudiantes necesitan acceso a la educación en ciencias de la computación.Esta animada novela gráfica sigue a un diverso grupo de adolescentes mientras descubren que las ciencias de la computación pueden ser divertidas, creativas e inspiradoras. Taylor, Christine, Antonio y John se comportan como adolescentes típicos: se comunican a través de interminables mensajes de texto, comparten bromas, se preocupan por el comienzo de su vida en la escuela secundaria y se ayudan mutuamente. Pero cuando un hombre negro es asesinado a tiros por la policía en su ciudad, se indignan y luego se enteran de que había sido identificado y rastreado erróneamente por un programa de inteligencia artificial. ¿Cómo puede un algoritmo ser racista? ¿Y qué es un algoritmo?En la escuela deciden explorar las clases de computación con resultados variados. En una clase enseñan solo digitación. La clase a la que Christine se quiere unir ya no tiene cupo y la consejera escolar le sugiere que, en su lugar, tome la clase de Turismo y Hospitalidad (¿¿De veras??). Pero la clase de Antonio sí es a todo dar, y cuando Christine encuentra un programa extracurricular, deciden enseñarse unos a otros lo que aprendan. Para cuando llega el verano, cuatro amigos han descubierto que la computación los empodera tanto personalmente como en la política.Intercalados en la narrativa hay cuadros de texto con explicaciones pertinentes a las ciencias de la computación e inspiradores perfiles de mujeres y personas de color en el campo de la tecnología (entre ellos Katherine Johnson de Hidden Figures). ¡Conectados! es una lectura esencial para los jóvenes, lectores en general, educadores y cualquier persona interesada en aprender sobre el poder de la computación, en su habilidad para causar bienestar o perjuicio, y por qué el abordaje del tema de la subrepresentación necesita ser una prioridad.
¡El hombre lobo existe!
by Francisco Paiva Juniorwww.paivajunior.com.br/livros/lobisomem-existe/ Un apasionante libro-reportaje que se adentra en lo profundo de la cultura y las tradiciones populares brasileñas, para develar uno de los grandes misterios que encierran. Con un periodismo profesional y objetivo, recogen testimonios e historias que no dejan a nadie indiferente.
¡Mi vecino es stripper!
by Melissa HallUna de las historias de amor de mayor éxito en Wattpad. Freya nunca llegó a imaginarse que su vida iba a cambiar por completo cuando decidió pasar el verano con su padre. Es más, un bloque de apartamentos alejados del centro de la ciudad se le antojaba como la cosa más aburrida del mundo... Pero, de repente, la rutina dio un vuelco cuando vio paseando desnudo a su vecino de enfrente a través de la ventana y descubrió, además, que era ¡un stripper! ¿Quieres saber cómo Ethan hizo enloquecer a la dulce y torpe Freya?
¡Más muertos que nunca! (Monster High #4)
by Lisi HarrisonEl padre de Draculaura cree que los RAD deberías asistir a su propia escuela, pero Frankie y sus amigos no están dispuestos a renunciar por lo que tanto han luchado. Cuarta entrega de la saga más vampitástica, Monster High. ¡No te puedes perder las nuevas aventuras de Draculaura, Frankie, Cleo y Lagoona, junto a Robecca, Venus, Rochelle y Wydowna Spider! Los RADs son libres ¡por fin! y Draculaura (Lala) puede mostrar sus colmillos orgullosa. Pero cuando su padre, Drácula, la visita, todo se complica. El señor D cree que los RADs deberían tener su propia escuela, algo exclusivo, pero Lala y sus amigas no están dispuestas a renunciar a algo que les ha costado tanto ganar: un lugar entre los chicos del Instituto. En medio de esta pelea familiar, Merston High participa en un concurso publicitario a nivel internacional. En una batalla de un padre contra su hija por el cuerpo estudiantil de Salem, Frankie será la protagonista principal y Draculaura deberá morir (otra vez) si quiere salvar su adorado instituto. http://www.monsterhigh.com/es-lam/index.html
¡Un año fuera de casa! (Serie New York Academy #Volumen 1)
by Ana Punset«Pensar que estoy cruzando el Atlántico para pasar un año entero en Nueva York me ilusiona y me hunde al mismo tiempo. Sí, estoy deseando empezar las clases en la mejor academia de arte del país. Sí, me muero por vivir en una resi en Brooklyn. Pero no, no quiero separarme de mis amigas, ni que piensen que este viaje es una excusa para alejarme de... él.» #NewYorkAcademy Gracias a su blog de poesía, a Sofía le han dado una beca para hacer un curso de escritura en una prestigiosa academia americana. Ni más ni menos que en Nueva York. ¡Increíble! Los cambios le dan algo de miedo. Y conocer a gente no es lo que mejor se le da... Cuando Sofía llega a su nuevo hogar, una residencia para estudiantes, conoce a un montón de chicos y chicas que como ella han sido becados por sus diferentes disciplinas artísticas: baile, fotografía, pintura, interpretación... Sofía todavía no lo sabe, pero sus compañeros de residencia se van a convertir en personas indispensables a lo largo del año que le va a cambiar la vida.