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Heretics Anonymous
by Katie HenryPut an atheist in a strict Catholic school? Expect comedy, chaos, and an Inquisition. The Breakfast Club meets Saved! in debut author Katie Henry’s hilarious novel about a band of misfits who set out to challenge their school, one nun at a time. Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Robyn Schneider. <P><P> When Michael walks through the doors of Catholic school, things can’t get much worse. His dad has just made the family move again, and Michael needs a friend. When a girl challenges their teacher in class, Michael thinks he might have found one, and a fellow atheist at that. Only this girl, Lucy, isn’t just Catholic . . . she wants to be a priest. <P><P>Lucy introduces Michael to other St. Clare’s outcasts, and he officially joins Heretics Anonymous, where he can be an atheist, Lucy can be an outspoken feminist, Avi can be Jewish and gay, Max can wear whatever he wants, and Eden can practice paganism. <P><P>Michael encourages the Heretics to go from secret society to rebels intent on exposing the school’s hypocrisies one stunt at a time. But when Michael takes one mission too far—putting the other Heretics at risk—he must decide whether to fight for his own freedom or rely on faith, whatever that means, in God, his friends, or himself.
Heridas con alas
by Erin Stewart¿Alguna vez te has sentido fuera de lugar, incluso en tu propia piel? Ava sabe bien lo que es ser diferente. Con 16 años, es víctima de un brutal incendio en el que pierde a sus padres, del que ella sobrevive, pero que le deja el cuerpo lleno de cicatrices y quemaduras que le desdibujan una cara que ya no reconoce. Tras un año de recuperación, es hora de volver al instituto, pero Ava teme las miradas de sus compañeros, no quiere ver en ellos el reflejo de lo que ahora es: una chica desfigurada que solo quiere desaparecer. Pero el instituto no es el infierno que imaginaba. Y es que, después del fuego, más allá del dolor, hay lugar para sanar las heridas. Y en el camino existen también amigos con quienes volver a reírse hasta de sí misma, ver el lado bueno de las cosas y -por encima de todo- aprender a quererse tal y como es. A veces solo necesitamos recordar que incluso las heridas más profundas cicatrizan.
Heridas y polvo de estrellas
by Andrea HannahValiéndose de una serie de enigmáticas entradas del diario de su hermana, Claire intenta descifrar las claves del pasado para descubrir la verdad detrás del ataque que sufrió su hermana y de su desaparición. Los lobos acechan en la oscuridad: su zarpazo desgarrará tus nervios. Me había acostumbrado a sonreír y aceptar que estoy loca. Pero no lo estoy. La nota de mi hermana era la prueba. Después de un brutal ataque que deja a su hermana Ella al borde de la muerte en un nevado maizal, Claire Graham tiene que mudarse con una tía en Manhattan para superar el incidente. Pero la culpa de haber dejado que Ella volviera sola a casa aquella noche sigue atormentando a Claire, y entre más intenta olvidar, menos parece poder escapar de los ojos del lobo y de la nieve ensangrentada: presiente la violencia acechando en cada esquina. Su terapeuta lo llama fobia. Claire lo llama simplemente la verdad. Cuando Ella desaparece dos años más tarde, Claire no tiene más opción que regresar a Amble, Ohio, para enfrentar a su desconsolada familia. Su único refugio es el diario de Ella, quien lo dejó en un lugar donde sólo Claire podía encontrarlo. Valiéndose de una serie de enigmáticas entradas del diario, y junto con Grant, su antiguo amor secreto, Claire intenta descifrar las claves del pasado para descubrir la verdad detrás de la agresión que sufrió su hermana y de su desaparición. Pero pronto se percata de que no todo aquello que se pierde necesariamente ha de encontrarse. La crítica ha opinado: "Un fascinante rompecabezas." - Kirkus Review
Hermanastra
by Jennifer Donnelly¿Y si siguiera el cuento de la Cenicienta? No te conformes con romper el cuento de hadas, hazlo añicos. Isabelle no es la preciosa muchacha que ha enamorado al príncipe tras perder un zapato de cristal, sino la hermanastra fea que se ha cortado los dedos de los pies para lograr meterlos en el zapato de Cenicienta. Y ese zapato… se está llenando de sangre. Cuando el príncipe descubre el engaño, la rechaza y condena a su familia al desprecio del pueblo. Pero ella cree que se lo tiene merecido: quería ser como Cenicienta y solo ha conseguido ser mala y celosa. Ahora tiene la oportunidad de cambiar su destino y demostrar lo que las hermanastras feas siempre han sabido: ni siquiera un corazón roto basta para someter a una chica.
Hermano lobo: Crónicas de la prehistoria I (Crónicas de la Prehistoria #Volumen 1)
by Michelle PaverHermano lobo es la primera entrega de la serie «Crónicas de la prehistoria». Una historia de amistad y aventuras en la prehistoria que encantarán a los niños de todas las edades. Hace miles de años, un niño llamado Torak vive feliz en el bosque, hasta el día en que un oso gigante ataca y hiere a su padre. Moribundo, éste le ordena que se dirija al Norte para encontrar la Montaña del Espíritu del Mundo, antes de que aparezca en el cielo la Luna del Sauce Rojo. Pero Torak sólo tiene doce años, desconoce qué camino tomar y no puede acudir a nadie en busca de ayuda. Sin embargo, perseguido por el enorme oso, el niño emprende el viaje acompañado de un lobezno que ha encontrado a la orilla de un río. Pronto se unirá a ellos Renn, una niña perteneciente al Clan del Cuervo, y juntos vivirán emocionantes y peligrosas aventuras que pondrán a prueba su valor, su habilidad como cazadores, su inteligencia y su naciente amistad. La crítica ha dicho...«Hermano Lobo es el tipo de novela que sueñas con leer y que es tan difícil encontrar.»The Times «Impresionante.»The Guardian
Hero
by S.L. RottmanHeroes are hard to find, especially for Sean, who, at fifteen years old, has never had it easy. He's estranged from his father and abused by his mother—Sean feels he has nowhere to turn. Suspended from school and with a mounting police record, he is one step away from serious trouble. Sentenced to community service for violating curfew, Sean is sent to Mr. Hassler's farm, where he's forced to confront his fears and take charge of his own life. When Sean is faced with a dangerous situation that tests his true character, he learns just what it means to be a hero.In an age where it seems that few truly worthy heroes exist, S. L. Rottman has written a compelling and realistic portrayal of the conflicts that drive a young man toward his destiny.
Hero Dogs: Courageous Canines in Action
by Donna M. JacksonDogs have long been faithful companions to humans, but there are some extraordinary canines with unique skills and superior work ethics that go above and beyond their traditional roles as pets. These are the hero dogs. From bomb-sniffing dogs and contraband dogs to guide dogs, therapy dogs, and search and rescue dogs, these specially trained canines play an important part in the lives of many. On a daily basis, whether we realize it or not, these devoted animals are here to assist, protect, comfort, and, in many cases, rescue us. Award-winning author Donna M. Jackson takes an in-depth look at these courageous canines and their amazing accomplishments. Featuring stories from the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon; historical and scientific facts; and dramatic photographs, this book explores some incredibly heroic and heartwarming moments that will fascinate readers of all ages.
Hero Tales (The New Junior Classics, Book #4)
by Mabel Williams Marcia DalphinThis book is the fourth in a series for young people. This volume contains myths and legends from around the world. Included are stories from Homer, Odysseus, Rustem and Sohrab, Roland, Beowulf, King Arthur, and Robin Hood, as well as Celtic stories and more.
Hero at the Fall (Rebel of the Sands #3)
by Alwyn HamiltonThe breathless finale to the New York Times bestselling Rebel of the Sands series will have you on the edge of your seat until the dust from the final battle clears!When gunslinging Amani Al'Hiza escaped her dead-end town, she never imagined she'd join a revolution, let alone lead one. But after the bloodthirsty Sultan of Miraji imprisoned the Rebel Prince Ahmed in the mythical city of Eremot, she doesn't have a choice. Armed with only her revolver, her wits, and her untameable Demdji powers, Amani must rally her skeleton crew of rebels for a rescue mission through the unforgiving desert to a place that, according to maps, doesn't exist. As she watches those she loves most lay their lives on the line against ghouls and enemy soldiers, Amani questions whether she can be the leader they need or if she is leading them all to their deaths.
Hero on a Bicycle
by Shirley HughesItaly, 1944: Florence is occupied by Nazi forces. The Italian resistance movement has not given up hope, though -- and neither have thirteen-year- old Paolo and his sister, Costanza. As their mother is pressured into harboring escaping POWs, Paolo and Costanza each find a part to play in opposing the German forces. Both are desperate to fight the occupation, but what can two siblings -- with only a bicycle to help them -- do against a whole army? Middle-grade fans of history and adventure will be riveted by the action and the vividly evoked tension of World War II.
Hero-Type
by Barry LygaEveryone is treating Kevin as a hero. He was in the right place and the right time and he saved a girl from being murdered. Only Kevin knows though, why he was able to save her. Things get even more complicated when Kevin is seen removing two patriotic “Support the Troops” ribbons from his car bumper. Now the town that lauded him as a hero turns on him, calling him unpatriotic. Kevin, who hadn't thought much about it up to then, becomes politcially engaged, suddenly questioning what exactly supporting the troops or even saying the pledge of allegiance every day means.
Hero: A Gone Novel (Gone #9)
by Michael GrantThe mind-blowing conclusion to the Monster trilogy and the final installment in the Gone series from science fiction and fantasy master Michael Grant is perfect for superhero and Stephen King fans alike.After the fall of Perdido Beach dome, a new set of humans developed mutant powers from the rock infected with alien virus. They are the Rockborn Gang: Dekka, Shade, Cruz, Malik, Armo, and Francis. With their superpowers, they have defended the earth from other rockborn who used their powers for evil, like Dillon Poe.When another rock carrying the virus strikes New York, a new foe, Bob Markovic, rises with a horrifying and nearly unstoppable ability. Markovic’s unending ambition and lack of a moral compass made him unbearable before the virus. And that was before he was a swarm of plague-ridden insects, with the power and means to take over the city—and maybe the world.As the Rockborn Gang try to defeat their latest villain, they will find themselves on morally gray grounds and have to make tough decisions if they want to save the world.In this pulse-pounding finale to the saga more than ten years in the making, Michael Grant delivers an unforgettable conclusion while asking: What does it take to be a hero?
Hero: Being the Strong Father Your Children Need
by Dave Ramsey Meg Meeker"Your go-to gift for new fathers." — Dave Ramsey, New York Times bestselling author, motivational speaker, and radio hostWhether you know it or not, if you're a dad, you’e a hero— that's the message of bestselling author and pediatrician Meg Meeker. Even if you're struggling with all the demands of fatherhood, let Dr. Meeker reassure you: every man has it within him to be the hero father his children need. With simple step-by-step instructions and drawing on long experience—including her work with the NFL's Fatherhood Initiative—Dr. Meeker shows you how to be the father you want to be and your children need you to be. Discover why fathers are even more important to their children than their mothers are; why your children want you to be their hero—even if their relationship with you has been strained or distant; and secrets that can help divorced dads, widowed dads, and stepfathers maintain—or rebuild—a strong relationship with their children As Dr. Meeker writes, "If you want what is best for your children—if you want what is best for you—you should strive to be a hero father. In this book, I hope to show you how."
Heroes in Contemporary British Culture: Television Drama and Reflections of a Nation in Change (Routledge Research in Cultural and Media Studies)
by Nicole Falkenhayner Barbara KorteThis book explores how British culture is negotiating heroes and heroisms in the twenty-first century. It posits a nexus between the heroic and the state of the nation and explores this idea through British television drama.Drawing on case studies including programmes such as The Last Kingdom, Spooks, Luther and Merlin, the book explores the aesthetic strategies of heroisation in television drama and contextualises the programmes within British public discourses at the time of their production, original broadcasting and first reception. British television drama is a cultural forum in which contemporary Britain’s problems, wishes and cultural values are revealed and debated. By revealing the tensions in contemporary notions of heroes and heroisms, television drama employs the heroic as a lens through which to scrutinise contemporary British society and its responses to crisis and change. Looking back on the development of heroic representations in British television drama over the last twenty years, this book’s analyses show how heroisation in television drama reacts to, and reveals shifts in, British structures of feeling in a time marked by insecurity.The book is ideal for readers interested in British cultural studies, studies of the heroic and popular culture.Introduction of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution (CC-BY-)] 4.0 license.
Heroes of the Resistance: A Guide to the Characters of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal)
by J. M. LeeWhen you're not adventuring with the Gelflings when watching Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance on Netflix, take to the page and explore this visual character guide to the fantastical world of Thra.Meet the extraordinary cast of creatures from Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. This exclusive character guide, featuring stunning full-color photos from the show, will have you feeling as knowledgeable about the world of Thra and its inhabitants as the wise and all-knowing Aughra.
Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths
by Bernard EvslinThe bestselling compendium of ancient Greece’s timeless tales and towering figures of mythology from a classics expert. The world of Greek mythology contains some of the most exciting and imaginative stories ever told. In Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths, bestselling author Bernard Evslin shares his passion for these fabulous tales and the eternal themes they so beautifully express. In this accessible overview, you’ll get to know the iconic gods, heroes, and tragic figures: Zeus, the all-powerful king of the gods; Hera, his cunning and jealous wife; King Midas, whose touch could turn anything into gold; the sculptor Pygmalion, who falls in love with his own creation; and many more. With each story, Evslin brings new life to these legendary characters and the magical world they inhabit. Translated into multiple languages, and with more than ten million copies sold, this invaluable resource has become a classic in itself.
Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths
by Bernard EvslinThe bestselling compendium of ancient Greece&’s timeless tales and towering figures of mythology from a classics expert. The world of Greek mythology contains some of the most exciting and imaginative stories ever told. In Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths, bestselling author Bernard Evslin shares his passion for these fabulous tales and the eternal themes they so beautifully express. In this accessible overview, you&’ll get to know the iconic gods, heroes, and tragic figures: Zeus, the all-powerful king of the gods; Hera, his cunning and jealous wife; King Midas, whose touch could turn anything into gold; the sculptor Pygmalion, who falls in love with his own creation; and many more. With each story, Evslin brings new life to these legendary characters and the magical world they inhabit. Translated into multiple languages, and with more than ten million copies sold, this invaluable resource has become a classic in itself.
Heroine
by Mindy McGinnisAn Amazon Best Book of the Month! A captivating and powerful exploration of the opioid crisis—the deadliest drug epidemic in American history—through the eyes of a college-bound softball star. Edgar Award-winning author Mindy McGinnis delivers a visceral and necessary novel about addiction, family, friendship, and hope. When a car crash sidelines Mickey just before softball season, she has to find a way to hold on to her spot as the catcher for a team expected to make a historic tournament run. Behind the plate is the only place she’s ever felt comfortable, and the painkillers she’s been prescribed can help her get there.The pills do more than take away pain; they make her feel good. With a new circle of friends—fellow injured athletes, others with just time to kill—Mickey finds peaceful acceptance, and people with whom words come easily, even if it is just the pills loosening her tongue.But as the pressure to be Mickey Catalan heightens, her need increases, and it becomes less about pain and more about want, something that could send her spiraling out of control.
Heroism in the Harry Potter Series (Studies in Childhood, 1700 to the Present)
by Katrin Berndt Lena StevekerTaking up the various conceptions of heroism that are conjured in the Harry Potter series, this collection examines the ways fictional heroism in the twenty-first century challenges the idealized forms of a somewhat simplistic masculinity associated with genres like the epic, romance and classic adventure story. The collection's three sections address broad issues related to genre, Harry Potter's development as the central heroic character and the question of who qualifies as a hero in the Harry Potter series. Among the topics are Harry Potter as both epic and postmodern hero, the series as a modern-day example of psychomachia, the series' indebtedness to the Gothic tradition, Harry's development in the first six film adaptations, Harry Potter and the idea of the English gentleman, Hermione Granger's explicitly female version of heroism, adult role models in Harry Potter, and the complex depictions of heroism exhibited by the series' minor characters. Together, the essays suggest that the Harry Potter novels rely on established generic, moral and popular codes to develop new and genuine ways of expressing what a globalized world has applauded as ethically exemplary models of heroism based on responsibility, courage, humility and kindness.
Heroína de Sua Própria Vida
by Constance EmmettNo início do século 20 em Belfast, pertencente a classe trabalhadora, Meg Preston luta para aceitar sua própria sexualidade e anseia por amor proibido. Lutando contra os costumes e as adversidades de seu tempo, Meg busca um relacionamento com sua amiga de infância, Lillian Watson. Mas logo as tribulações da guerra, violência e emigração ameaçam destruir tudo. Buscando refúgio para si mesma, seu amor e sua família, Meg encontrará coragem para se tornar a heroína de sua própria vida?
Hershey's Easy Baking
by Hershey Foods CorporationThese easy recipes will delight dessert lovers. Butterscotch, chocolate, white chocolate, and all sorts of combinations make this a book no cook should be without. Blondies, chocolate-cherry bars, giant chocolate chip cookies, macaroons ... mmmm!!!
Hex You: Sisters of Salem (Sisters of Salem #3)
by Kristin Cast P. C. CastTwin sisters, Mercy and Hunter are witches, direct descendants of the Goode family, the founders of their town. After the murder of their mother at the hands of a foul demon, they have become the protectors of the Gates to different underworlds--ancient portals between their world and realms where mythology rules and the darkest of creatures exist. Mercy and Khenti are trapped in the Ancient Egyptian Underworld and need Hunter’s help to escape. But while Hunter searches for a way to save them, other evil threatens Goodeville. Amphitrite is still looming–and she wants vengeance against Hunter. With the gates rapidly weakening, Amphitrite lures out a deadly creature and sets it free on the residents of Goodeville. It will take everything in Mercy and Hunter’s power to stop the goddess and seal the gates once and for all.
Hexed: Don't Get Mad, Get Powers. (Hexed)
by Julia Tuffs'Hexed is pure fierce magical genius. I can't wait for everyone to read this book' -- Kate Weston, author of Diary of a Confused FeministJessie Jones has just discovered she's a witch. Too bad there isn't a hex to make slimy Callum Henderson and his friends disappear ... yet. A feisty, funny YA series about discovering your place and your power.New girl, new school, new life on stupid island - thanks Mum. All Jessie Jones wants is to keep her head down, avoid school douchebag Callum Henderson, and coast - middle-of-the-road-like. But when strange powers start to manifest during crippling period pains, flying under the radar seems highly unlikely.Can Jessie embrace her new-found witchiness, control her erratic powers and work out a way to bring down Callum and his cult of toxic masculinity?Sabrina the Teenage Witch meets Sex Education - a YA debut perfect for fans of Holly Bourne.'Witty and engaging'Lucy Cuthew, author of Blood Moon
Hexed: Don't Get Mad, Get Powers. (Hexed)
by Julia TuffsSabrina the Teenage Witch meets Sex Education - Jessie Jones has just discovered she's a witch, but she still has to deal with the patriarchy. A feisty, funny YA series about discovering your place ... and your power.New girl, new school, new life on stupid island - thanks Mum. All Jessie Jones wants is to keep her head down, avoid school douchebag Callum Henderson, and coast - middle-of-the-road-like. But when strange powers start to manifest during crippling period pains, flying under the radar seems highly unlikely.Can Jessie embrace her new-found witchiness, control her erratic powers and work out a way to bring down Callum and his cult of toxic masculinity?The funny, angsty, punchy YA debut is perfect for fans of Holly Bourne.(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Hey Diddle Diddle: A Food Chain Tale
by Pam Kapchinske Sherry RogersSing along to this light-hearted romp while learning about different food chains within a single ecosystem. Which animals come out on top, and which animals end up as snacks? Hey Diddle Diddle teaches children about the food web, the circle of life, and the part that each living creature plays within an ecosystem. This book is so much fun, kids will have a hard time believing they're actually learning. You'll be singing Hey Diddle Diddle long after you close the book.