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Kissing Ezra Holtz (and Other Things I Did for Science)
by Brianna ShrumThe Rosie Project, for teens Seventeen-year-old Amalia Yaabez and Ezra Holtz couldn’t be more different. They’ve known (and avoided) each other their whole lives; she unable to stand his buttoned-up, arrogant, perfect disposition, and he unwilling to deal with her slacker, rule-breaking way of moving through the world. <P><P>When they are unhappily paired on an AP Psychology project, they come across an old psychological study that posits that anyone can fall in love with anyone, if you put them through the right scientific, psychological steps. <P><P>They decide to put that theory to the test for their project, matching couples from different walks of high school life to see if science really can create love. <P><P> As they go through the whirlwind of the experiment, Ezra and Amalia realize that maybe it’s not just the couples they matched who are falling for each other . . .
Kissing Games: A Novel (Aurora Skye #2)
by Tara EglingtonAfter a perfect first kiss, Aurora's second kiss lands her boyfriend in the hospital, and her matchmaking strategies start to backfire in this sequel to Tara Eglington's How to Keep a Boy from Kissing You.For a girl who shares her name with a princess (aka Sleeping Beauty), Aurora Skye’s romantic life seems fathoms away from a fairy tale. Sure, she’s landed her prince charming, Hayden Paris. And she got her wish—one first kiss with all the knee-trembling, butterfly-inducing gloriousness she’d hoped for. But instead of happily ever after, their second kiss landed Hayden in the emergency room. If that’s not mortifying enough, the whole school is now referring to her as "Lethal Lips."When Aurora's best friend decides to run for class president and offers up Aurora's matchmaking service as one of her campaign initiatives, the kissing games begin. Aurora has to convince everyone that her program works—but that might be hard to do when it seems like her own love life might be falling apart.
Kissing Lessons
by Sophie JordanA steamy contemporary YA romance by New York Times best-selling author Sophie Jordan about a girl with a bad reputation giving lessons on how to attract guys for some extra cash—only to fall for her client’s golden-boy brother. For fans of Kami Garcia, Katie McGarry, and Netflix's Sex Education. <P><P>Wild, beautiful, and (as rumor has it) experienced, Hayden Vargas doesn’t have time for love or relationships. She’s learned the hard way that the only person you can count on is yourself, and she&’s hell-bent on earning enough money to leave her small, judgy Texas town as fast as possible. So when nerdy Emmaline Martin offers to pay Hayden for lessons in seduction, the money is so easy, there must be a catch. Enter the catch: Emmaline’s older brother, popular, all-around nice guy™ Nolan Martin, who doesn’t want his sister’s reputation tarnished by the school’s resident bad girl. But Hayden should know that looks can be deceiving. Nolan may seem like a golden boy, but like Hayden, he has a few secrets of his own. <P><P> And the more he meddles in her lessons with Emmaline, the more these polar opposites clash—and the more sparks fly. Turns out Nolan may have some lessons to teach Hayden, but only if she’s willing to learn.
Kissing Max Holden
by Katy UppermanEqual parts swoonworthy romance and deeply affecting family drama, this debut novel about the boy next door turned super hot bad boy will have readers hooked from the very first kiss. After his father’s stroke, Max Holden isn't himself. As his long-time friend, Jillian Eldridge only wants to help, but she doesn't know how. When Max climbs through her window one night, Jill knows she shouldn't let him kiss her. But she can’t resist, and when they're caught in the act by her dad, Jill swears it'll never happen again. Because kissing Max Holden is a terrible idea.With a new baby sibling on the way, her parents fighting all the time, and her dream of culinary school suddenly up in the air, Jill starts spending more and more time with Max. And even though her father disapproves and Max still has a girlfriend, not kissing Max is easier said than done. Will Jill follow her heart, and allow their friendship to blossom into something more, or will she listen to her head and stop kissing Max Holden once and for all?Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, Katy Upperman’s debut novel Kissing Max Holden skillfully navigates the tenuous territory of bad influences, good friends, and complicated families. Praise for Kissing Max Holden:"It's equal parts sweet and spicy." —Jessica Love, author of In Real Life“Wonderfully written and swoony.” —Miranda Kenneally, author of Catching Jordan“Sarah Dessen fans rejoice—you are going to love Kissing Max Holden!” —Lisa Schroeder, author of Chasing Brooklyn
Kissing Snowflakes
by Abby SherJust in time for the holidays comes the perfect winter break read! This fun, sweet, wintertime book is filled with humor and romance.The picturesque montain ski lodge is the perfect place to spend winter break...if you have a boyfriend! Otherwise, that cozy leather couch in front of the crackling fire looks a lot less inviting. Good thing that there are lots of cute, blond, sweater-wearing ski instructors around to choose from....This fun, sweet tale of holiday romance on the slopes is the perfect wintertime read!
Kit de supervivencia para mi futura yo
by Lara Avery«Dicen que mi memoria nunca volverá a ser la misma, que empezaré a olvidar cosas. Al principio, solo algunas y, luego, muchas. Así que escribo para recordar.» Sammie siempre ha tenido un plan: sacar las mejores notas, estudiar Derecho, y ser abogada para defender los Derechos Humanos en Nueva York. Cree que nada se interpondrá en su camino, hasta que descubre que sufre una extraña enfermedad genética que, según los médicos, le robará los recuerdos y la salud. Lo que Sam necesita es un nuevo plan. Decidida a vivir una vida que no puede esperar, se lanza a vivir un verano de primeras experiencias:Su primera fiesta.Su primera muestra de rebeldía.Su primera amistad verdadera.Su último amor. ¿A quién no podrás olvidar nunca? Cuéntanoslo en #kitdesupervivencia Los lectores dicen... «Esta historia, con su trama, su narración y sus personajes, me ha conquistado. Lara Avery escribe de maravilla, su narración es excelente, elegante y goza de una profundidad que no esperaba. Nos hace pensar y replantearnos muchos aspectos de la vida. Un libro reflexivo, interesante y emotivo que ha conseguido llegarme al corazón».El rincón de Leyna «Una lectura preciosa que me ha aportado mucho más de lo que me esperaba. ¡Y los personajes! son una maravilla todos y cada uno de ellos. Una novela profunda, diferente, emotiva y magnífica».Letras, libros y más «Me ha gustado mucho. Me ha parecido una novela súper verosímil, súper realista y súper cercana».May R. Ayamonte en Youtube «Una historia de amor que ha conseguido hacerse un hueco en mi corazón» «Un libro realmente inspirador y muy motivador. Un drama muy intenso que pone nuestras emociones a flor de piel. Muy difícil de olvidar». «La mejor forma de enfrentarse a esta historia es a ciegas. Sin saber nada. Aprendiendo todo».
Kites Sail High: A Book About Verbs (Explore!)
by Ruth HellerThis is a whole sentence in one single word, and of course this can only be done by a verb.
Kiyo Sato: From a WWII Japanese Internment Camp to a Life of Service
by Connie Goldsmith"Our camp, they tell us, is now to be called a 'relocation center' and not a 'concentration camp.' We are internees, not prisoners. Here's the truth: I am now a non-alien, stripped of my constitutional rights. I am a prisoner in a concentration camp in my own country. I sleep on a canvas cot under which is a suitcase with my life's belongings: a change of clothes, underwear, a notebook and pencil. Why?"—Kiyo Sato In 1941 Kiyo Sato and her eight younger siblings lived with their parents on a small farm near Sacramento, California, where they grew strawberries, nuts, and other crops. Kiyo had started college the year before when she was eighteen, and her eldest brother, Seiji, would soon join the US Army. The younger children attended school and worked on the farm after class and on Saturday. On Sunday, they went to church. The Satos were an ordinary American family. Until they weren't. On December 7, 1941, Japan bombed the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The next day, US president Franklin Roosevelt declared war on Japan and the United States officially entered World War II. Soon after, in February and March 1942, Roosevelt signed two executive orders which paved the way for the military to round up all Japanese Americans living on the West Coast and incarcerate them in isolated internment camps for the duration of the war. Kiyo and her family were among the nearly 120,000 internees. In this moving account, Sato and Goldsmith tell the story of the internment years, describing why the internment happened and how it impacted Kiyo and her family. They also discuss the ways in which Kiyo has used her experience to educate other Americans about their history, to promote inclusion, and to fight against similar injustices. Hers is a powerful, relevant, and inspiring story to tell on the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Kizzy Ann Stamps
by Jeri WattsTaking things in stride is not easy for Kizzy Ann, but with her border collie, Shag, stalwart at her side, she sets out to live a life as sweet as syrup on cornbread. In 1963, as Kizzy Ann prepares for her first year at an integrated school, she worries about the color of her skin, the scar running from the corner of her right eye to the tip of her smile, and whether anyone at the white school will like her. She writes letters to her new teacher in a clear, insistent voice, stating her troubles and asking questions with startling honesty. The new teacher is supportive, but not everyone feels the same, so there is a lot to write about. Her brother, James, is having a far less positive school experience than she is, and the annoying white neighbor boy won't leave her alone. But Shag, her border collie, is her refuge. Even so, opportunity clashes with obstacle. Kizzy Ann knows she and Shag could compete well in the dog trials, but will she be able to enter? From Jeri Watts comes an inspiring middle-grade novel about opening your mind to the troubles and scars we all must bear -- and facing life with hope and trust.
Kneel
by Candace BufordThis fearless debut novel explores racism, injustice, and self-expression through the story of a promising Black football star in Louisiana.The system is rigged.For guys like Russell Boudreaux, football is the only way out of their small town. As the team&’s varsity tight end, Rus has a singular goal: to get a scholarship and play on the national stage. But when his best friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off the team, Rus faces an impossible choice: speak up or live in fear.&“Please rise for the national anthem.&”Desperate for change, Rus kneels during the national anthem. In one instant, he falls from local stardom and becomes a target for hatred. But he&’s not alone. With the help of his best friend and an unlikely ally, Rus will fight for his dreams, and for justice.
Knife Edge (Sherlock Holmes: The Legend Begins)
by Andrew LaneTeen Sherlock battles a monstrous adversary on a mission to Ireland with his brilliant brother, Mycroft. Young Sherlock is thrown into a tangled web involving a spiritualist whose powers have attracted the attention of governments around the world. At the castle where the medium is demonstrating his "gift," Sherlock finds a household in turmoil. Servants and some of the guests are frightened but who--or what?--has terrified them so much that nobody will speak out? Young Sherlock must bring all his powers of deduction to bear in unraveling his greatest mystery yet.Sherlock Holmes: Think you know him? Think again.
Knife Edge (Young Sherlock #6)
by Andrew LaneSomething sinister is afoot in the house in the west of Ireland in which Sherlock is staying. There are frightened whisperings among the servants and the house's owners are clearly scared. But who - or what? - has terrified them so much that nobody will speak out? Young Sherlock must bring all his powers of deduction to unravelling his greatest mystery yet. Another fast-paced, brilliantly plotted adventure as teenage Sherlock investigates a new crime and comes up against a fresh crop of sinister, clever criminals.
Knifepoint: (knifepoint) (Orca Soundings)
by Alex Van TolJill took a job which sounded perfect for the summer, guiding tourists on trail rides in the beautiful mountains. She didn't realize that the money was terrible, the hours long and the coworkers insufferable. After a blow-up with her boss, she takes a single man into the mountains for a ride, only to find that he is a dangerous killer. When Jill fights back and manages to escape, she is in a desperate race to survive and make it to safety. Also available in Spanish.
Knights and Castles
by Seymour SimonSeeMore Readers are designed for every young reader. Large, bright pictures instantly engage readers in the subject. Exciting yet simple text provides the information that kids, parents, and teachers wantfrom key facts to fascinating trivia. Each Reader is a fun invitation to read, observe, and see more!
Knock It Off (Asking for Trouble #3)
by Sherryl ClarkLeo is still getting used to moving from the big city to a small country town. When his class goes to the city for a field trip, he skips out to meet with old friends. But all is not as he planned.
Knocking on Windows: A Memoir
by Jeannine AtkinsAcclaimed author Jeannine Atkins revisits her past in this &“brave, searing&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) memoir-in-verse about memory, healing, and finding her voice as a writer, perfect for fans of Amber Smith and Speak.Night darkens the window to mirror. I&’m back in my old bedroom. Six weeks after the start of her freshman year of college, Jeannine Atkins finds herself back in her childhood bedroom after an unimaginable trauma. Now home in Massachusetts, she&’s struggling to reclaim her life and her voice. Seeking comfort in the words of women, she turns to the lives and stories of Sylvia Plath, Maya Angelou, and Emily Dickinson. Through raw and poignant letter-poems addressed to these literary giants, Jeannine finds that the process of writing and reflecting has become not only a means of survival but the catalyst for a burgeoning writing career. Inspired and ready to move forward, she enrolls in her state university, where she feeds her growing passion for writing in fiction seminars. But she finds that she&’s unable to escape the pervasive misogyny of her classmates and professors, who challenge her to assert her own voice against a backdrop of disbelief and minimalization. This time, though, Jeannine is not willing to go down without a fight. A searingly honest memoir told through gorgeous verse, Knocking on Windows stands as a beacon of hope and a celebration of the enduring spirit of survivors of sexual assault—and of writers.
Knockout Games
by G. NeriFor Kalvin Barnes, the only thing that comes close to the rush of playing the knockout game is watching videos of the knockout game. Kalvin's crew always takes videos of their KOs, but Kalvin wants more—something better. He thinks if someone could really see the game for what it was, could appreciate it, could capture the essence of it—that would be a video for all time. The world would have to notice. That's where Erica comes in. She's new in town. Awkward. Shy. White. But she's got a good camera and a filmmaker's eye. She could learn. Kalvin could open her eyes to the power he sees in the knockout game; he could make her see things his way. But first she'll have to close her eyes to everything else. For a while, Kalvin's knockouts are strangers. For a while, Erica can ignore their suffering in the rush of creativity and Kalvin's attention. Then comes the KO that forces her eyes open, that makes her see what's really happening. No one wins the knockout game. Coretta Scott King Award honoree G. Neri captures the notorious and terrifying knockout game and its players in an unflinching novel that's hard to read and impossible to put down.
Know What I Mean? Reflections on Hip-hop
by Michael Eric DysonWhether along race, class or generational lines, hip-hop music has been a source of controversy since the beats got too big and the voices too loud for the block parties that spawned them. America has condemned and commended this music and the culture that inspires it. Dubbed "the Hip-Hop Intellectual" by critics and fans for his pioneering explorations of rap music in the academy and beyond, Michael Eric Dyson is uniquely situated to probe the most compelling and controversial dimensions of hip-hop culture. Know What I Mean?addresses salient issues within hip hop: the creative expression of degraded youth that has garnered them global exposure; the vexed gender relations that have made rap music a lightning rod for pundits; the commercial explosion that has made an art form a victim of its success; the political elements that have been submerged in the most popular form of hip hop; and the intellectual engagement with some of hip hop's most influential figures. In spite of changing trends, both in the music industry and among the intelligentsia, Dyson has always supported and interpreted this art that bloomed unwatered, and in many cases, unwanted from our inner cities. For those who wondered what all the fuss is about in hip hop, Dyson's bracing and brilliant book breaks it all down.
Know Your Rights and Claim Them: A Guide for Youth
by Angelina Jolie Amnesty International Geraldine Van Bueren"This book is a guide for every young person who believes in a better world for all"—Malala Yousafzai Adults are aware of their universal human rights of freedom and equality, but children often are ignorant of the rights they possess before reaching the age of majority. Enter Know Your Rights and Claim Them, written in partnership with Amnesty International, Angelina Jolie, and Geraldine Van Bueren. Know Your Rights and Claim Them details the rights promised in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, starting with the history of child rights, and providing a clear description of the types of child rights, the young activists from around the world who fought to defend them, and how readers can stand up for their own rights. "This is the perfect book for young people who care about the world and want to make a difference"—Greta Thunberg
Knowing Your Civil Rights (True Books)
by Christin Ditchfield<p>One of the few civics series targeted at the elementary grade level. Most civics books are aimed at middle school or older students. <p> <li>Good introduction for 3rd to 5th graders on the basics of civics. <li>Cross-curricular material includes information about American history as well as government and politics. <li>Index helps readers find key subject matter quickly. <li>"To Find Out More" section directs readers to other books, organizations, and web sites for further information on the subject. <li>Sidebars enhance the text by providing additional facts and information.</li> </p>
Knowledge Power: The Ultimate Quiz Book 4
by Seasons PublishingThis book would be of interest to students preparing for competitive exams, quiz competitions and to the general public of all ages.
Knucklehead: Poems
by Tony Keith Jr.dear Knucklehead,perhaps you are like me:always figuring out if your soul and your skinare thick enough to protect your body from sticky stonesthrown from the mouths of those who knowthat spoken words have the power to spit out freedomand break-in bones. While society often assigns the label “knucklehead” to kids with attitude problems, this brilliant and electric poetry collection by spoken word poet and hip-hop educator Tony Keith Jr. subverts that narrow way of thinking and empathizes with young people who are misunderstood and unheard.There are poems about the power of language to transcend the racist and homophobic constructs of a society prejudging Black boys. There are poems that serve as a salve for a world that inflicts hurt, poems that offer a beacon of hope for the curious and questioning, and poems that transform the way people love Black gay boys and men.This is a journey of self-discovery through history, family, friendship, and falling in love. Knucklehead is a breathtaking work, full of black-and-white illustrations and unforgettable poetry that will heal, provoke, and inspire.
Kodeen liburua
by Simon SinghMilaka urtez, komunikazioaren eraginkortasuna izan dute ardatz errege-erreginek eta jeneralek beren herrialdeak gobernatzeko eta armadak zuzentzeko. Aldi berean, ondotxo zekiten zer ondorio zituzten beren mezuak esku okerretara iristeak, herrialde lehiakideei sekretu baliotsuak ezagutarazteak eta funtsezko informazioa etsaien esku uzteak. Mezuak etsaien eskuetara heltzeko arrisku eta mehatxuak bultzatu zuen garatzea kodeak eta zifrak: mezuak mozorrotzeko teknikak, dagokion hartzailea bakarrik izan dadin mezua irakurtzeko gai.<P><P> Sekretu-premiaren ondorioz, kodeak egiteaz arduratzen diren sailak sortu dituzte herrialdeek, eta sail horien ardura da ahalik eta koderik egokienak sortzea komunikazioen segurtasuna bermatzeko. Aldi berean, etsaien kode-hausleak kode horiek hausten eta, hala, sekretuak lapurtzen saiatu dira beti. Kode-hausleak hizkuntzaren alkimistak dira, esanahirik gabeko ikurretatik abiaturik esanahidun hitzak biltzeko gai den tribu mistikoa. Kode eta zifren historia kodegileen eta kode-hausleen arteko borroka zaharraren istorioa da, historiaren bilakaeran eragin berebizikoa izan duen arma intelektualen lehia.<P> Kodeen liburua idaztean, bi helburu nagusi izan ditut. Lehenengoa, kodeen eboluzioa deskribatzea. Eboluzioa termino egokia da, bai, kodeen garapena borroka ebolutibo gisa ikus baitaiteke. Kode batek kode-hausleen erasoak jasaten ditu beti. Kode-hausleek kode baten ahultasuna agerian uzten duen arma berriren bat garatzen dutenean, balioa galtzen du kode horrek. Desagertu egiten da, edo kode berri indartsuago bihurtzen. Era berean, kode berri horrek kode-hausleek haren ahulezia aurkitu arte bakarrik balioko du; eta horrela behin eta berriz. Bakterio baten andui infekzioso batekin gertatzen denaren antzekoa da. Bakterioak bizi eta hazi egiten dira, harik eta medikuek bakterioaren ahulezia agerian utzi eta hiltzen dituen antibiotiko bat aurkitzen duten arte. Bakterioek, orduan, eboluzionatu egin behar izaten dute, eta antibiotikoa engainatzen saiatu; eta, hori lortzen badute, aurrera egiten dute, eta berriz zabaltzen dira. Bakterioek eboluzionatu egin behar dute etengabe, antibiotiko berrien sarraskiari ihes egingo badiote.
Komodo Dragons
by James B. Murphy Colomba de La Panouse Claudio Ciofi Trooper WalshMore than twenty years have passed since Walter Auffenberg's monumental The Behavioral Ecology of the Komodo Monitor. In the intervening years the populations of Komodo dragons--native only to a handful of islands in southeast Indonesia--have dwindled, sparking intensive conservation efforts. During the last two decades new information about these formidable predators has emerged, and the most important findings are clearly presented here.A memoir from Walter Auffenberg and his son Kurt is followed by the latest information on Komodo dragon biology, ecology, population distribution, and behavior. The second part of the book is dedicated to step-by-step management and conservation techniques, both for wild and captive dragons. This successful model is a useful template for the conservation of other endangered species as well, for, as Kurt and Walter Auffenberg note, "The species may well indeed survive in the wild for generations to come while countless other organisms are lost."
Kootenay Silver
by Ann ChandlerIn 1910, while twelve-year-old Addy McLeod waits in a cabin in the Kootenay wilderness of southeastern British Columbia for her brother, Cask, to send for her, she fends off the unwanted advances of her alcoholic stepfather. When tragedy strikes, she is forced to flee and disguise herself as a boy. Addy’s determined search for Cask becomes a journey of self-discovery as she encounters a tough trapper woman who cares for her when she’s ill, works in a hotel in the silver town of Kaslo on Kootenay Lake, and meets her first love, Ian. But just as Addy’s search for Cask is about to end, the First World War breaks out and her world is torn apart once again. With great resolve she devotes herself to joining the war effort on the home front and eventually learns what forgiveness is all about.