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Lives of the Writers: Comedies, Tragedies (and What the Neighbors Thought)
by Kathleen Krull Kathryn HewittShakespeare wrote with a feather quill and ink; Emily Dickinson wrote with a fountain pen; Isaac Bashevis Singer wrote on a Yiddish typewriter. But what did such writers do when they weren't writing? What did Jane Austen eat for breakfast? What could make Mark Twain throw his shirts out the window? Why would Zora Neale Hurston punch a fellow elevator passenger? Lives of the Writers tells all that and more.
Living Beyond Borders: Growing up Mexican in America
by Margarita LongoriaTwenty stand-alone short stories, essays, poems, and more from celebrated and award-winning authors make up this YA anthology that explores the Mexican American experience. With works by Francisco X. Stork, Guadalupe Garcia McCall, David Bowles, Rubén Degollado, E.E. Charlton-Trujillo, Diana López, Xavier Garza, Trinidad Gonzales, Alex Temblador, Aida Salazar, Guadalupe Ruiz-Flores, Sylvia Sánchez Garza, Dominic Carrillo, Angela Cervantes, Carolyn Dee Flores, René Saldaña Jr., Justine Narro, Daniel García Ordáz, and Anna Meriano. <p><p> In this mixed-media collection of short stories, personal essays, poetry, and comics, this celebrated group of authors share the borders they have crossed, the struggles they have pushed through, and the two cultures they continue to navigate as Mexican Americans. Living Beyond Borders is at once an eye-opening, heart-wrenching, and hopeful love letter from the Mexican American community to today's young readers. A powerful exploration of what it means to be Mexican American.
Living Emunah for Teens: Achieving a Life of Serenity Through Faith
by David Ashear Chana NestlebaumHey Teens! Now You Can Also Join the "Emunah Revolution!" Imagine starting every day with a smile Imagine dealing with problems in school and at home, instead of worrying about them. Imagine being the kind of positive person that everyone likes to be with. Imagine being happy. Really happy. It can happen. The secret is emunah. <p><p>The Living Emunah series has sold more than 100,000 copies to people who want to strengthen their emunah—the belief that Hashem is involved in all aspects of our lives, that He loves us and knows what's best for us. <p><p>Teens today have questions and problems and concerns all their own—and now they have a book that's written just for them—Living Emunah for Teens, adapted from Rabbi David Ashear's bestselling Living Emunah. In realistic scenarios and true stories, teens will learn how emunah can change and enrich their lives. How emunah can free them from anger or jealousy. How they can find the good in everything and everyone—including themselves. Every segment also includes a "Make it Real" guide, to help bring the lessons of emunah into their lives. Living Emunah for Teens. Because emunah is for everyone!
Living Emunah for Teens: Achieving a Life of Serenity Through Faith
by Rabbi David AshearIn Living Emunah for Teens, thousands of teenagers discovered how emunah—the unshakeable trust that Hashem loves you, and only does what’s good for you—is the secret to living a life without fear, doubts, and despair. More: It’s the secret to a life of happiness and confidence. <p><p>With its Torah insights, true-life stories, and advice for practical applications of emunah in a teen’s life, Living Emunah for Teens 2 takes teenagers even further on this joyous journey to serenity. With close to 200,000 (!) copies in print, the Living Emunah series has helped many tens thousands of people find the happiness that comes from trusting Hashem. Now teenagers, too, can bring emunah into their lives.
Living Green (Earth in Danger)
by Helen OrmeFrom hybrid cars to energy-efficient light bulbs, the green movement has generated interest in lifestyle changes that help preserve and protect the environment. Living Green pairs easy-to-read text with vibrant photos to engage kids as they explore ways to maintain our natural resources for future generations. A section in the back of the book will inspire young environmentalists by suggesting ways they can help protect their planet.
Living Simply: A Teen Guide to Minimalism
by Sally McGrawTwenty-first-century minimalism is an increasingly mainstream response to global environmental crises such as climate change, the garbage glut, fast fashion, and other manifestations of the harmful impact of consumerism. Originally founded in the art world in the decades after World War II, minimalism has evolved into an Earth-friendly lifestyle focusing on the three Rs (reducing, recycling, and reusing) and on simplifying individual needs to reduce one's carbon imprint, manage anxiety and depression, and prioritize human interaction over the impulse to acquire for the sake of acquisition. Hands-on activities, how-to tips, and profiles of practicing minimalists offer real-world examples for incorporating minimalism into your life.
Living Things Grow & Change
by Lucy Daniel Jay Hackett Mary Atwater Richard Moyer [et al.]Living Things Grow & Change
Living Violet (The Cambion Chronicles #1)
by Jaime ReedBook 1 of The Cambion ChroniclesHe's persuasive, charming, and way too mysterious. And for Samara Marshall, her co-worker is everything she wants most--and everything she most fears. . .Samara Marshall is determined to make the summer before her senior year the best ever. Her plan: enjoy downtime with friends and work to save up cash for her dream car. Summer romance is not on her to-do list, but uncovering the truth about her flirtatious co-worker, Caleb Baker, is. From the peculiar glow to his eyes to the unfortunate events that befall the girls who pine after him, Samara is the only one to sense danger behind his smile. But Caleb's secrets are drawing Samara into a world where the laws of attraction are a means of survival. And as a sinister power closes in on those she loves, Samara must take a risk that will change her life forever. . .or consume it."Jaime Reed breathes fresh life into paranormal romance. I loved it!" --Lee Nichols, author of the Haunting Emma series
Living in Color: Embracing God's Passion for Ethnic Diversity
by Randy WoodleyRandy Woodley, a Keetowah Cherokee, casts a biblical, multiethnic vision for people of every nation, tribe and tongue. He carefully unpacks how Christians should think about racial and cultural identity, demonstrating that ethnically diverse communities have always been God's intent for his people.
Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen’s Guide to Understanding Homosexuality
by Preston SprinkleIn today’s world, the topic of homosexuality seems to be part of everyday conversation in the media, in politics, and even inside churches, with pressure to accept one view or the other. And if you’re a Christian teen, there seems to be few easy answers to the issues you regularly encounter, such as: Can you be friends with someone who is gay? What if your sister is a lesbian, or you sometimes wonder if you might be as well? Does the Bible really say homosexuality is wrong? What does God want us to do and say? Preston Sprinkle has encountered these same questions, and as a theologian and a college professor he has dealt with these issues firsthand. Through honest conversation, real-life examples, and biblical research, Sprinkle unpacks what we can know to be true, and how Scripture’s overall message to us today allows us to move forward and find answers that align with God’s intent.
Living on a Budget/ Road Trip (Lifeskills in Action)
by Jane Gardner Pj GrayThemes: LifeSkills, Budgeting, Money Skills, Independent Living, Flip Book, Fiction, Nonfiction, Teen, Young Adult, Emergent Reader, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Each 5-book set in the series covers a key aspect of independent living, such as managing money, finding and keeping a job, or completing common household tasks. Developed for students reading at the most basic level, the books range in readability from 1.3–1.8 and have Lexile scores of 130L to 240L. Each book is actually two books in one, with a nonfiction side and a fiction side. The nonfiction side teaches students about an important life skills topic, and the fiction side helps them generalize the skills as they read about teens in real-world situations. Build students’ personal finance skills with this five-book set. Important aspects of managing money are explored in these nonfiction/fiction flip books. Topics include: budgeting, opening a bank account, credit, coupons, and saving.
Living with Depression (Living With Health Challenges Set 2)
by Carol HandLiving with Depression features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a medical expert to help preteens and teenagers feel prepared for dealing with depression during adolescence. Topics include causes and risk factors, complications, tests and diagnosis, treatment methods, coping strategies, and giving and getting support. Throughout the book, Ask Yourself This questions encourage discussion. Features include a selected bibliography, further readings, Just the Facts summary of medical facts about depression, a where-to-turn summary of key advice that includes contact information for helpful organizations, a glossary, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Lizzie
by Dawn IusFrom acclaimed author Dawn Ius comes an edge-of-your-seat reimagining of one of the most chilling mysteries in modern history—Lizzie Borden. <P><P>Seventeen-year-old Lizzie Borden has never been kissed. Polite but painfully shy, Lizzie prefers to stay in the kitchen, where she can dream of becoming a chef and escape her reality. <P>With tyrannical parents who force her to work at the family’s B&B and her blackout episodes—a medical condition that has plagued her since her first menstrual cycle—Lizzie longs for a life of freedom, the time and space to just figure out who she is and what she wants. <P>Enter the effervescent, unpredictable Bridget Sullivan. <P>Bridget has joined the B&B’s staff as the new maid, and Lizzie is instantly drawn to her artistic style and free spirit—even her Star Wars obsession is kind of cute. <P>The two of them forge bonds that quickly turn into something that’s maybe more than friendship. <P>But when her parents try to restrain Lizzie from living the life she wants, it sparks something in her that she can’t quite figure out. <P>Her blackout episodes start getting worse, her instincts less and less reliable. <P>Lizzie is angry, certainly, but she also feels like she’s going mad…
Lizzie Zipmouth
by Jacqueline WilsonLizzie refuses to speak. She doesn't want to talk to Rory or Jake, her new stepbrothers. Or to Sam, their dad. Or even to her mum. She's completely fed up with having to join a new family, and nothing can convince her to speak to them. Not football, not pizza, not a new bedroom. That is, until she meets Great-Gran - a member of the new family who is even more stubborn than she is . . .
Lizzo: Award-Winning Musician (Movers, Shakers, and History Makers)
by Karen Latchana KenneyIn September 2019, “Truth Hurts” became the longest-reigning solo female rap song at the number 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100. Since then, Lizzo has appeared on TV, at award shows, and on sold-out world tours. Learn more about this Grammy-winning artist and how she went from band kid to opening act to mainstream superstar.
Lloyd: A Hero's Journey (The LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE Reader #11)
by Tracey WestMeet Lloyd. He's the leader of the Secret Ninja Force, a high school student, and his dad just happens to be the most evil guy ever, Lord Garmadon. In this early reader narrated by Lloyd himself, see what happens when the leader of the secret ninja force has to take on his biggest fear yet: confronting his dad!
Lluna nova (Saga Crepuscle #Volumen 2)
by Stephenie Meyer«Em vaig fer un tall al dit amb el paper. Del tall diminut en va sortir una gota de sang. Llavors, tot va passar molt de pressa. "¡No!", va rugir l'Edward. Marejada i desorientada, vaig veure els ulls febrils de sis vampirs sobtadament assedegats.» Per la Bella Swan hi ha una cosa que és més important que la seva pròpia vida: l'Edward Cullen. Però enamorar-se d'un vampir és més perillós del que ella mai s'hagués pogut imaginar. L'Edward ja l'ha salvada dos cops de les urpes d'un diabòlic vampir, però ara, a mesura que la seva arriscada relació comença a amenaçar tot el que els hi és estimat i proper, se n'adonen que pot ser els seus problemes tot just acaben de començar... La «Saga Crepuscle», que inclou els títols Crepuscle, Lluna nova, Eclipsi, A trenc d'alba i La segona vida de Bree Tanner, ha venut ja gairebé 155 milions de copies arreu del món.
Llámame Iggy
by Jorge AguirreThe Spanish edition of Call Me Iggy, a young adult graphic novel about a Colombian American teen who gets help from his grandfather's ghost to win over his crush.Iggy lo tenía todo tan fácil.Ignacio “Iggy” García es un adolescente Colombiano-Americano nacido en Ohio que vive encantado de la vida. Su mundo da un gran giro luego de tropezar con Marisol (y su cafecito) en la escuela, Entre la escuela, el trabajo, su familia y una batalla cada vez más difícil para conseguir sus documentos de residencia permanente, Marisol anda muy ocupada para fijarse siquiera en Iggy.Mientras Iggy se estresa por ver cómo hacer para que Marisol se interese en él, su abuelo viene a socorrerlo. Pero, no solo está muerto su abuelo, sino que además él le da pésimos consejos de amor. Los peores. Con su abuelo entrometiendose, la vida de Iggy empieza empieza a desmoronarse mientras él toma un nuevo camino de autodescubrimiento._________Iggy had it so easy.Ignacio “Iggy” Garcia is an Ohio-born Colombian American teen living his best life. After bumping into Marisol (and her coffee) at school, Iggy’s world is spun around. But Marisol has too much going on to be bothered with the likes of Iggy. She has school, work, family, and the uphill battle of getting her legal papers.As Iggy stresses over how to get Marisol to like him, his grandfather comes to the rescue. The thing is, not only is his abuelito dead, but he also gives terrible love advice. The worst. And so, with his ghost abuelito’s meddling, Iggy’s life begins to unravel as he sets off on a journey of self-discovery.
Lo Que Viene De Comer Donas Con Un Niño Que Toca La Guitarra
by Nicole CampbellEthan Fisher es un poco rudo. Solo pregúntale. El hecho de que toca la guitarra y canta en una banda solo alimenta el fuego de su naturaleza coqueta. Es decir, hasta que conoce a Courtney Ross: una animadora ansiosa, como un duendecillo, con un vocabulario mucho más amplio que el suyo. Las cosas serían perfectas si no viviera a mil ochocientas millas de distancia. Courtney le roba el corazón, pero ¿cuánto tiempo puede conservarlo?
Lo guay es ser lista (Project MC2)
by Varios Autores<P>McKeyla McAlister es la chica nueva del instituto y ha llegado con una misión: mantener a salvo al príncipe Xander. <P> Pero Camryn, Adrienne y Bryden, las chicas más listas del instituto, pronto descubrirán que McKeyla es una agente de NOV8, una organización secreta de súper mujeres. <P> Con la ayuda de gadgets de alta tecnología, química culinaria y un trabajo de equipo increíble, ¡estas chicas están preparadas para salvar el mundo!
Lo mejor está por vivir
by Lola OrtizLlega un nuevo libro de la autora de Tú primero, y del popular blog de crecimiento personal Un rincón maravilloso. Texto a texto, frase a frase y cuento a cuento, este libro nos invita a querernos y a perseguir nuestros sueños. Para que a pesar de los retos y los baches en el camino, seamos capaces de hallar confort en las pequeñas cosas. Para que encuentres en estas páginas el coraje para ser mejor, más grande y más fuerte. Pero, sobre todo, para vivir. De la mano de la autora de Tú primero y el popular blog Un rincón maravilloso, nace un nuevo sueño, repleto de experiencias, momentos e historias inspiradoras.
Lo que Natalia no sabe
by Cecilia CurbeloEs una historia de Natalia y de cómo de un segundo para el otro su vida cambia drásticamente, y para siempre. Natalia llegó del liceo y se encontró a su madre esperándola con un pasaje de ómnibus. Sin explicación alguna la envió a la cabaña de una señora llamada doña Rosa, situada en un balneario lejos de la ciudad y de su propia casa. Lo peor: sin fecha de retorno. Confundida y aterrorizada, Natalia trata de ver lo positivo: el lugar es maravilloso, con sus playas extensas y sus cantos rodados. Sin embargo, bajo ese paraíso, se esconde algo turbio. Algo que está relacionado con ella misma. Natalia sabe que la vigilan y que muchos de los habitantes la observan con desdén murmurando a sus espaldas. Pero ¿por qué?. En esta aventura de descubrimientos Natalia comprenderá cuán fuerte ha sido hasta ahora, destapará secretos escondidos, reavivará viejos rencores y forjará lazos de amor, amistad y también la esperanza de una vida diferente.
Lo que fue de ella
by Gayle FormanNarrada desde el punto de vista de Adam, Lo que fue de ella retoma los personajes de Si decido quedarme, el bestseller internacional de Gayle Forman que describe con asombroso realismo el turbulento horizonte emocional de una adolescente que logra recuperarse de una situación límite. Han pasado tres años desde que Mía, tras el trágico accidente, dejó su ciudad natal en la Costa Oeste para iniciar su nueva vida en Juilliard, el prestigioso conservatorio de Nueva York. Y también tres años desde que abandonó a Adam sin darle explicaciones. La idea de perder a Mía supuso para Adam un auténtico tormento, que cristalizó en un puñado de desgarradas canciones que los catapultaron a él y su banda, los Shooting Star, a la fama. Ahora, convertido en una estrella de rock, con una novia famosa y acosado continuamente por fans y periodistas, Adam vive sumido en un estado de permanente hastío y confusión. Hasta que una noche, en Nueva York, su camino vuelve a cruzarse con el de Mía, convertida ya en la excepcional chelista que prometía ser. El inesperado encuentro se prolongará hasta el amanecer y les brindará la ocasión de abordar lo que ocurrió realmente en el pasado y lo que el futuro podría depararles. Reseñas:«Como en Si decido quedarme, Forman relata una historia sobrecogedora que capta de forma muy creíble la profunda madurez y la intensidad que pueden existir en un amor adolescente, así como las infinitas maneras en que el dolor traspasa nuestras vidas.»Booklist «A pesar de que la historia de Adam y Mía está comprimida en un período de veinticuatro horas, ambos personajes cobran vida, y la dolorosa historia personal y situación actual de ambos aportan una profundidad que atrapa completamente al lector.»Kirkus Reviews «Gayle Forman continúa la historia narrada en Si decido quedarme con un relato que tiene tanta o más fuerza.»Publishers Weekly «Los fans de la excepcional novela anterior no podrán dejar este libro.»School Library Journal
Lo que me dijeron que no hiciera
by Christell RodriguezTestimonio de superación de la cantante e influencer Christell Rodríguez. Christell Rodríguez, la recordada participante de Rojo, fama contra fama, relata las dificultades que ha tenido que sortear en su vida desde muy pequeña: la exposición mediática a la que estuvo expuesta a los cinco años, el bullying que sufrió la mayor parte de su enseñanza media y una crisis vocacional que atravesó en los primeros años de estudios superiores. Este texto es una invitación a reflexionar sobre los vaivenes de la vida, las exigencias y expectativas que la sociedad pone sobre los jóvenes, las relaciones saludables y, sobre todo, la importancia de encontrar la forma de estar en paz con un@ mism@.
Lo que nos queda del mundo
by Erik J. BrownLlega el nuevo romance LGTBI bestseller, ideal para fans de Heartstopper o Al final mueren los dos. Cuando Andrew se topa por casualidad con la casa de Jamie, está herido, muerto de hambre y ya no tiene nada que perder. Un patógeno letal ha acabado con gran parte de la población mundial, incluidos todos los seres queridos de los dos chicos. Si algo han aprendido en este nuevo mundo es que deben tener miedo de lo que otras personas desesperadas podrían hacerles... Así que ¿por qué les resulta tan fácil confiar el uno en el otro? Cuando el peligro irrumpe en su refugio, huyen hacia el sur en busca de la civilización. Pero en la historia de Andrew hay algo que no termina de encajar y que podría arrebatárselo todo a ambos. Jamie también guarda un secreto. Está empezando a sentir algo más que amistad por Andrew y eso le añade otra capa de miedo y confusión a un viaje ya de por sí tumultuoso.El camino que se extiende ante ellos es largo y, para sobrevivir, tendrán que despojarse de sus secretos, afrontar las consecuencias de sus acciones y encontrar el valor necesario para luchar juntos por el futuro que desean. Solo existe una certeza: lo único que les queda en el mundo es la innegable atracción que sienten el uno hacia el otro. Reseñas:«Tenso, emocionante, en ocasiones desgarrador y siempre romántico, Lo que nos queda del mundo explora lo que significa aferrarse a la esperanza y la humanidad cuando el peor de los casos se convierte en realidad. Con unos personajes que adorarás y un argumento vertiginoso y lleno de misterio que te obliga a seguir pasando páginas tan rápido como seas capaz de devorarlas, es un libro que no hay que perderse».Sophie Gonzales, autora de La teoría de lo perfecto.«La supervivencia es fundamental en la experiencia queer y, en Lo que nos queda del mundo, Brown la lleva a extremos apocalípticos con la historia de Andrew y Jamie. ¡Es una narración queer fundamentalmente valiente y peligrosa en el mejor sentido!».Adam Sass, galardonado autor de Surrender Your Sons.