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Men of the 65th: The Borinqueneers of the Korean War
by Talia Aikens-NuñezHonor and Fidelity. That is the motto of the 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Borinqueneers, the only Puerto Rican unit in the United States Army. Since the regiment’s creation in 1899, the men of the 65th have proudly served the US through multiple wars, despite facing racial discrimination. Their courage, loyalty, and patriotism earned them hundreds of accolades, including the Congressional Gold Medal in 2014. But the honor and fidelity of the men of the 65th came into question in 1952, in the midst of the Korean War, when ninety-one Borinqueneers were arrested and tried for desertion and disobeying orders. How could this happen in one of the most distinguished and decorated units of the Army? In this telling of one of the forgotten stories of the Korean War, author Talia Aikens-Nuñez guides us through the history of the Borinqueneers and the challenges they faced leading up to what was the largest court martial in the entire war. Rediscover the bravery of the men of the 65th through Aikens-Nuñez’s thorough writing and the soldiers’ firsthand accounts of the Korean War.
Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love: Practical Insights from John Paul II's "Love and Responsibility"
by Edward SriFr. Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II’s name before he became the pontiff in 1978) published Love and Responsibility in 1960. It revealed his fully formed philosophy of marriage and sheds light on the dynamics between men and women. Some consider his analysis of the true meaning of human love as life changing and practical, shedding light on real issues between men and women. <p><p>This updated and expanded edition of Edward Sri’s classic meditation on Pope John Paul II’s Love and Responsibility includes a new introduction, new chapters for single people and engaged couples, and maybe most importantly the stories of people whose lives have been transformed by Pope John Paul II’s foundational teaching on relationships. “Edward Sri is a gifted teacher and an equally talented writer. This book shows why. He breaks open Karol Wojtyla's great text, Love and Responsibility, in a way that's clear, engaging and very practical for the challenges of daily life.” – Charles J. Chaput, OFM, Archbishop of Philadelphia.
Mensajero de corazones rotos
by Alexander Vance<P>Cortar puede ser difícil, así que, ¿por qué no pagar a alguien para que lo haga por ti? ¿Por qué no pedir ayuda al mensajero de corazones rotos? <P>Quentin solo tiene 12 años y no es muy hábil con las chicas. Además, ahora en casa hay problemas económicos. Tal vez este trabajo sea su oportunidad para solucionar ambas cosas... <P>El servicio que ofrece Quentin es sencillo: por una pequeña suma de dinero puede entregar a tu novia una carta que le informe de que estás cortando. Y si eliges el paquete de lujo, incluso acompañará la carta con flores y bombones. Pero el trabajo no está resultando como Quentin esperaba: algunas chicas lo pagan con el mensajero. Y, encima ahora, Abbey se ha enfadado...
Mental Health 101 for Teens: The Practical Guide to Mental Health, Self-Esteem, and Emotional Intelligence
by Tom ThelenMental Health 101 is an award-winning book and curriculum that shows students how to take the next step in their lifelong journey toward greater mental health and well-being. Written by four leading experts, Mental Health 101 gives teens practical tools for living a life of respect, responsibility, and resiliency.
Mental Health and Emerging Adulthood among Homeless Young People
by Les B. WhitbeckWhat happens to homeless and runaway adolescents when they become adults? This is the first study that follows homeless youth into young adulthood and reviews the mental health consequences of runaway episodes and street life. The adolescents were interviewed every three months for three years from their mid teens to their early twenties. The study documents the psychological consequences associated with becoming adults when missing the critical developmental tasks of adolescence. The authors report high levels of psychological problems associated with victimization prior to and after running away. These victimization experiences shape the behaviors of these young people, affecting their relationships with others and their chances of conventional adjustment. Across time, the more successful their adaptation to street life and the street economy, the more barriers to conventional adult life emerge. The distress, including self-mutilation and suicidal behaviors, among this population is examined, as well as the impact street life has on future relationships, education, and employment. Nutritional and health problems are also explored, along with the social and economic impact of this population on society. As such, the book provides insight about why the current prevention and treatment programs are failing in an effort to help policy makers modify approaches to adolescent runaways. Intended as a supplementary text for undergraduate and/or graduate courses on homelessness, high risk youth, social deviance, adolescence and/or emerging adulthood taught in departments of psychology, human development, sociology, social work, and public health, this compelling book will also appeal to anyone who works with homeless adolescents.
Mentes poderosas: Saga Mentes Poderosas 1 (Mentes poderosas #Volumen 1)
by Alexandra BrackenEl primer libro de la trepidante serie Mentes poderosas, para los fans de Divergente y Los juegos del hambre. Una misteriosa enfermedad ha acabado con las vidas de la mayoría de los niños del país. Ruby ha sobrevivido, pero ella y muchos más deberán enfrentarse a algo mucho peor que un virus: unas terroríficas habilidades que no son capaces de controlar. Ruby es enviada a Thurmond, un brutal campo de rehabilitación, donde aprende a temer y a reprimir su nuevo poder. Pero ¿y si aprender a controlarlo es la única posibilidad de supervivencia de toda una generación? Ahora, después de pasar seis años encerrada, Ruby se ha convertido en uno de los elementos más peligrosos... y finalmente, con dieciséis años, ha logrado huir.
Mentiras: CUANDO EL SISTEMA SE VIENE ABAJO SOLO QUEDA EL MIEDO (Saga Olvidados #Volumen 3)
by Michael GrantDe noche, una niña a la que dieron por muerta vuelve a caminar entre los vivos. «Una historia emocionante y llena de tensión, narrada con un estilo trepidante que no te deja descansar... Adoro este libro». Stephen King Ya han pasado siete meses aislados, solos y olvidados… Sin adultos. Cuando el fuego se desata en Perdido Beach, Sam reconoce, entre las llamas y el humo, la silueta de alguien a quien todos daban por muerto, el temible Drake. Las batallas se recrudecen y los enfrentamientos se multiplican: Astrid contra el Ayuntamiento, la pandilla humana contra los mutantes y Sam contra su más cruel enemigo... El rumor que augura que la muerte es la única forma de escapar de la ERA se extiende tan deprisa como las llamas, y la desolación se apodera de los chicos. ¿Existirá otro camino para obtener la ansiada libertad?
Merci Suárez Changes Gears
by Meg MedinaMerci Suárez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how different. <P><P>For starters, Merci has never been like the other kids at her private school in Florida, because she and her older brother, Roli, are scholarship students. They don’t have a big house or a fancy boat, and they have to do extra community service to make up for their free tuition. <P><P>So when bossy Edna Santos sets her sights on the new boy who happens to be Merci’s school-assigned Sunshine Buddy, Merci becomes the target of Edna’s jealousy. <P><P>Things aren't going well at home, either: Merci’s grandfather and most trusted ally, Lolo, has been acting strangely lately — forgetting important things, falling from his bike, and getting angry over nothing. <P><P>No one in her family will tell Merci what's going on, so she’s left to her own worries, while also feeling all on her own at school. <P><P>In a coming-of-age tale full of humor and wisdom, award-winning author Meg Medina gets to the heart of the confusion and constant change that defines middle school — and the steadfast connection that defines family. <P><b>Newbery Award Winner</b>
Merciless Reason (The Wildenstern Saga #3)
by Oisín McgannThere's no such thing as escaping the Wildensterns . . . It's been three years since Nathaniel Wildenstern left Ireland and his ruthless family behind. But no one turns his back on the Wildensterns, the powerful family controlling what was once the British Empire. While Nate's been gone, one of his maniacal cousins has been hard at work researching engimals--the bizarre living machines with the brains of animals--with the intent of creating the ultimate new species.When Nate learns what his cousin has been up to, he knows he must return and put a stop to it. But in his absence, his clan has become even more despised for its merciless hunger for power. For Nate to succeed, he'll have to return in secret--because wherever the Wildensterns go, violence and betrayal are sure to follow.
Merciless Saviors: A Novel (The Ouroboros #2)
by H.E. EdgmonThe stunning conclusion to the Ouroboros series, a contemporary fantasy duology in which a teen, Gem, finds out they’re a reincarnated god from another world. That day at the First Church of Gracie changed everything for Gem Echols, and not just because Marian and Poppy betrayed them. Forced to use the Ouroboros knife on Zephyr, who had kidnapped their parents, Gem now has the power of the God of Air.While for any other god things might work out okay, the Magician—whose role within the pantheon is to keep the balance—having the power of another god has thrown everything into chaos. The Goddess of Death can now reanimate corpses; the God of Art’s powers are now corrupted and twisted, giving life to his macabre creations; and, while the God of Land has always been able to communicate with creatures of the Earth, now everyone can hear their cries.As Gem, Rory, and Enzo search for a way to restore the balance without sacrificing themselves, new horrors make them question how far they're willing to go. In the end, Gem may be forced to fully embrace their merciless nature and kill off their own humanity—if it ever really existed in the first place.
Mercury Boys
by Chandra PrasadHistory and the speculative collide with the modern world when a group of high school girls form a secret society after discovering they can communicate with boys from the past, in this powerful look at female desire, jealousy, and the shifting lines between friendship and rivalry.After her life is upended by divorce and a cross-country move, 16-year-old Saskia Brown feels like an outsider at her new school—not only is she a transplant, but she&’s also biracial in a population of mostly white students. One day while visiting her only friend at her part-time library job, Saskia encounters a vial of liquid mercury, then touches an old daguerreotype—the precursor of the modern-day photograph—and makes a startling discovery. She is somehow able to visit the man in the portrait: Robert Cornelius, a brilliant young inventor from the nineteenth century. The hitch: she can see him only in her dreams. Saskia shares her revelation with some classmates, hoping to find connection and friendship among strangers. Under her guidance, the other girls steal portraits of young men from a local college&’s daguerreotype collection and try the dangerous experiment for themselves. Soon, they each form a bond with their own &“Mercury Boy,&” from an injured Union soldier to a charming pickpocket in New York City. At night, the girls visit the boys in their dreams. During the day, they hold clandestine meetings of their new secret society. At first, the Mercury Boys Club is a thrilling diversion from their troubled everyday lives, but it&’s not long before jealousy, violence and secrets threaten everything the girls hold dear.
Mercury Man
by Tom HenighanShort-listed for the 2006 Red Maple Award Tom Blake is a likeable but shy high school student, who fantasizes about adventure, romance, and discovering "portholes" to the past. Little does he know that all are about to come his way. Tom discovers that a local computer company is conditioning his fellow students for what he suspects is some evil purpose. He soon finds himself up against a corrupt organization with an agenda of genetic experimentation. Mercury Man evokes all the excitement of the best scifi, fantasy, and hero myths while never losing touch with ordinary urban contemporary reality.
Mercy
by Patricia WardPerfect for fans of Sawkill Girls, Bone Gap, and Dark and Shallow Lies, this suspenseful contemporary mystery delves into a small town’s supernatural, multigenerational curse—and the girl determined to break it.Mercy was named for her mother’s hopes.Mercy, in the hope that the Sorrowing—the curse that Mercy and her family had lived with for generations—might take pity on them.But Mercy’s name never did her any good, and it certainly didn’t save her mother.The Sorrowing ensures that Mercy, her family, and the core families in Arbor Falls aren’t able to grow, dream, or prosper. It makes sure they stay exactly as they are—mired in the mud. Mercy has learned to live with the truth: the only way to escape the Sorrowing is to accept it.Until the Bowens move back to town.The Bowens are a cursed family, too, and they should know better than to test the Sorrowing. Instead, their ignorance sets off a wave of fury that promises to destroy everything.Now, Mercy will have to unearth the horrors that unfolded that terrible night the Sorrowing was born—to face the despicable secrets of her town and break the curse before it breaks everything she has left.An immersive mystery laced with supernatural dread that's perfect for fans of of Courtney Gould and Kyrie McCauley, Mercy slowly and relentlessly digs into the buried crimes of a small, insular town and provokes questions about the lies we silently allow and the duty current generations have in exposing the harms of the past.
Mercy Rule
by Tom Leveen<p>Danny’s parents yanked him from the art school that let him wear a kilt and listen to bands that no one’s heard of. Now he’s starting sophomore year at the public high school—the one with the gymnasium at the heart of the building and the glorified athletes who rule it all. The smart thing would be to blend in, but Danny has always been about making statements. <p>Brady just wants to get out. Go to college, play football, maybe reach the NFL. He definitely wants to stop waiting for his deadbeat mother to come home, sleeping on park benches, and going to bed hungry. But first he has to lead the team to the championships. It all adds up to a lot of stress. So who can really blame him when he and the football team turn their aggressions on the new freak? Even the quarterback needs to blow off steam sometimes. <p>Coach turns a blind eye to his players’ crimes—because this year, they’re going to State. But maybe if Coach had paid more attention they could’ve caught it before it all happened. Maybe it could’ve been avoided. <p>Maybe. <p>With quick cuts between a large cast of unforgettable characters, and razor-sharp plotting, Tom Leveen takes readers on a countdown to an inevitable, horrifying act. This gripping novel offers an intense, smart perspective on the tragic, toxic mindsets behind the celebrated American sport and the monsters it creates.</p>
Mercy Watson to the Rescue (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level K)
by Kate DiCamillo Chris DusenTo Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig -- she's a porcine wonder. <P><P>And to the good-natured Mercy, the Watsons are an excellent source of buttered toast, not to mention that buttery-toasty feeling she gets when she snuggles into bed with them. <P><P>This is not, however, so good for the Watsons' bed. BOOM! CRACK!
Mere Mortals
by Erin Jade LangeThis hilarious, fresh take on a classic vampire tale follows a pair of hundred-year-old teenage vampires who are turned mortal and must face the greatest nightmare of all—high school.Charlie and her brother, Reg, have been vampires for… a very long time. For a century, they enjoyed the glitz and glamour of life as members of the wealthiest vampire clan. But now, after one careless mistake, they’ve been expelled from the vampire community and dumped in the middle of Nowhere, Iowa to live as mortals.Suddenly Charlie has to deal with zits, tears, and—worst of all—high school. But things start to change when she and Reg find a group of friends, including the deliciously good-looking Dexter. And though Charlie would give anything to be vampire again, she begins to appreciate some of the new experiences that humanity brings too.But nothing could make them forget the life they’ve left behind. When they’re offered a second shot at immortality, Charlie is desperate to seize it. It’ll just mean a total betrayal of all her new friends, who will have their minds wiped of their memories of her. She can handle that if it means she can live forever… right? Don’t miss this unique, laugh-out-loud funny novel by acclaimed author Erin Jade Lange!
Meridian
by Alice WalkerMeridian Hill is a young woman at an Atlanta college attempting to find her place in the revolution for racial and social equality. She discovers the limits beyond which she will not go for the cause, but despite her decision not to follow the path of some of her peers, she makes significant sacrifices in order to further her beliefs.
Mermaids Never Drown: Tales to Dive For (Untold Legends #2)
by Zoraida Córdova Julie Murphy Natalie C. Parker Katherine Locke Kerri Maniscalco Julie C. Dao Preeti Chhibber Adriana Herrera June Hur Kalynn Bayron Rebecca Coffindaffer Darcie Little Badger Julian Winters Maggie Tokuda-Hall Gretchen Schreiber14 Young Adult short stories from bestselling and award-winning authors make a splash in Mermaids Never Drown - the second collection in the Untold Legends series edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker - exploring mermaids like we've never seen them before!A Vietnamese mermaid caught between two worlds. A siren who falls for Poseidon's son. A boy secretly pining for the merboy who saved him years ago. A storm that brings humans and mermaids together. Generations of family secrets and pain.Find all these stories and more in this gripping new collection that will reel you in from the very first page! Welcome to an ocean of hurt, fear, confusion, rage, hope, humor, discovery, and love in its many forms.Edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, Mermaids Never Drown features beloved authors like Darcie Little Badger, Kalynn Bayron, Preeti Chhibber, Rebecca Coffindaffer, Julie C. Dao, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Adriana Herrera, June Hur, Katherine Locke, Kerri Maniscalco, Julie Murphy, Gretchen Schreiber, and Julian Winters.
Merry Meet, (Circle of Three Book #2)
by Isobel BirdJoined together hand in hand our circle gathers round, to work our magic, weave the web, and dance on sacred ground. By the goddess we are called, witch to witch and friend to friend, to merry meet, and merry part, and merry meet again. A book of spells brought Kate, Cooper, and Annie together. The three are compelled to learn more, and the door is opened with the stirring ritual of the Vernal Equinox.
Merry-Go-Round
by Sergio RossiLife as a teenager is full of challenges and learning moments, from love triangles to missed appointments and beyond.Merry-Go-Round features the stories of a group of young people just trying to get through their day-to-day life, all while romance and simply growing up are throwing roadblocks along the way. Based on the Arthur Schnitzler play by the same name, this volume is a perfect encapsulation of growing up, and trying to figure everything out.
Meseras Bonitas: La aventura de Helena Brandywine Book 1 (A Helena Brandywine Adventure #1)
by Greg AlldredgeEn un mágico San Francisco de 1899, el nuevo milenio se acerca rápidamente. Por supuesto, nuevos inventos ocurren cada día, algunos maravillosos, otros mundanos mientras las calles producen un nuevo asesinato cada noche. Con este telón de fondo desaparece una joven de la alta sociedad, Helena Brandywine, se encargará, junto con su criado de confianza, de descubrir lo que ha pasado. ¿La mujer se enfrentó a las bandas del Barrio Chino? ¿A qué horrores pudo haberse expuesto? Descubre esta Era Dorada mientras Helena descubre los secretos de su familia. El bien y el mal, donde el peligro acecha en cada esquina. ¿Puede Helena Brandywine prepararse para los monstruos que descubrirá? Descrubrelo en Meseras Bonitas.
Message Not Found
by Dante MedemaAn emotionally complex portrayal of secrets, loss, and grief from Dante Medema, Indies Introduce author of the Indie Next Pick title The Truth Project. Bailey and Vanessa shared everything: laughter, secrets, and packets of Pop Rocks to ward off bad days. But that all changed the night Vanessa left Bailey’s, headed for home, and ended up swerving off a cliff nowhere near her house. Now Bailey, who thought she knew Vanessa better than anyone in the world, is left with a million unanswered questions, and the only person with answers is gone.To help grieve her loss, Bailey creates a chat bot of Vanessa using years’ worth of their shared text messages and emails. The more data she uploads to the bot, the more it feels like she’s really talking to her best friend. That is, until the bot starts dropping hints that there was more going on with Vanessa than Bailey realized—a secret so big, it may have contributed to Vanessa’s death.This compelling puzzle of a story, filled with engrossing twists and turns, is written in alternating prose and text message formats. Teens will gobble up this fast-paced page-turner.
Messages from Beyond (Night Fall (tm) Ser.)
by Stephanie WatsonSome guy named Ethan Davis has been texting Cassie. He seems to know all about her—but she can't place him. He's not in Bridgewater High's yearbook either. Cassie thinks one of her friends is punking her. But she can't ignore the strange coincidences?like how Ethan looks just like the guy in her nightmares. Cassie's search for Ethan leads her to a shocking discovery?and a struggle for her life. Will Cassie be able to break free from her mysterious stalker?
Messenger (The Giver Quartet #3)
by Lois LowryStrange changes are taking place in Village. Once a utopian community that prided itself on its welcome to new strangers, Village will soon be closed to all outsiders. As one of the few people able to travel through the dangerous Forest, Matty must deliver the message of Village's closing and try to convince Seer's daughter to return with him before it's too late. But Forest has become hostile to Matty as well, and he must risk everything to fight his way through it, armed only with an emerging power he cannot yet explain or understand.
Messenger: The Legend of Muhammad Ali
by Marc Bernardin“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” Muhammad Ali, one of the most revered—and controversial—figures of the twentieth century, immortalized those words with the beauty, strength, and originality of his boxing style. Now, his epic story is retold in this gorgeous, striking graphic novel Messenger that showcases exactly why he became celebrated worldwide as “The Greatest.”Muhammad Ali was one of the most photographed—and photogenic—figures in the history of sports. He demanded to be looked at, to be seen, and this epic captures his meteoric rise from Cassius Clay to Olympian and heavyweight champion of the world with stunning illustrations befitting his storied legacy. Bringing readers through major moments of his life—his first meeting with civil rights leader Malcolm X, his interview with sports broadcaster Howard Cosell about his reasons for opposing the Vietnam War, and his titanic bout with then-undefeated heavyweight champion George Foreman, among others—this graphic biography will be a crucial and instantly popular resource on The Greatest.