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Why Fairy Tales Stick: The Evolution and Relevance of a Genre

In his latest book, fairy tales expert Jack Zipes explores the question of why some fairy tales "work" and others don't, why the fairy tale is uniquely capable of getting under the skin of culture and staying there. Why, in other words, fairy tales "stick." Long an advocate of the fairy tale as a serious genre with wide social and cultural ramifications, Jack Zipes here makes his strongest case for the idea of the fairy tale not just as a collection of stories for children but a profoundly important genre. Why Fairy Tales Stick contains two chapters on the history and theory of the genre, followed by case studies of famous tales (including Cinderella, Snow White, and Bluebeard), followed by a summary chapter on the problematic nature of traditional storytelling in the twenty-first century.

The Robber with a Witch's Head: More Stories from the Great Treasury of Sicilian Folk and Fairy Tales Collected by Laura Gonzenbach

The Robber with the Witch's Head presents almost fifty new stories about demons and clever maidens and princes. Bursting with life, this is a storyteller's dream, full of adventure and magic, translated by Jack Zipes.

Fairy-Tale Films Beyond Disney: International Perspectives

The fairy tale has become one of the dominant cultural forms and genres internationally, thanks in large part to its many manifestations on screen. Yet the history and relevance of the fairy-tale film have largely been neglected. In this follow-up to Jack Zipes’s award-winning book The Enchanted Screen (2011), Fairy-Tale Films Beyond Disney offers the first book-length multinational, multidisciplinary exploration of fairy-tale cinema. Bringing together twenty-three of the world’s top fairy-tale scholars to analyze the enormous scope of these films, Zipes and colleagues Pauline Greenhill and Kendra Magnus-Johnston present perspectives on film from every part of the globe, from Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away, to Jan Švankmajer’s Alice, to the transnational adaptations of 1001 Nights and Hans Christian Andersen. Contributors explore filmic traditions in each area not only from their different cultural backgrounds, but from a range of academic fields, including criminal justice studies, education, film studies, folkloristics, gender studies, and literary studies. Fairy-Tale Films Beyond Disney offers readers an opportunity to explore the intersections, disparities, historical and national contexts of its subject, and to further appreciate what has become an undeniably global phenomenon.

The Norton Anthology of Children's Literature: The Traditions in English

A collection of fairy tales, picture books, nursery rhymes, fantasy, alphabets, chapbooks, and comics published in English since 1659, representing 170 authors and illustrators, and including more than ninety complete works and excerpts from others.

Devastation Class

An annihilation force of invading aliens. Human civilization on the brink of extinction. Earth&’s only hope—seven cadets and the legendary starship they were never meant to command. No matter the cost, they will stop at nothing to survive. No matter the odds, they will fight to save their future.The distant future. Earth&’s Alliance forces have emerged victorious from a brutal nine-year war with the mysterious Kastazi—a vicious, highly advanced alien race. In the dawn of a new peace, the Alliance Devastation Class starship California embarks on a mission of science and learning with a skeleton crew of seasoned officers, civilian students, and inexperienced military cadets in tow.For JD Marshall and Viv Nixon, gifted cadets and best friends, the mission holds special meaning: It offers an opportunity to prove themselves and begin to escape the long shadows of their legendary war hero parents.Suddenly ambushed by a second wave of invading Kastazi forces, JD and Viv make the impossible decision to spearhead a mutiny to save the California and everyone on it. In command and quickly out of options, they are forced to activate the ship's prototype Blink Reactor—an experimental technology they expect to send them to the safe, distant reaches of space. When their escape transports them to a reality they don&’t recognize and reveals unimaginably terrifying secrets, they must fight their way home to save not just everyone they love but also humanity itself. Standing in their way are an insurmountable enemy, saboteurs from within, a mystery eons in the making, and the fabric of time and space itself.

Devastation Class Educator's Guide

Devastation Class Educator's Guide is a companion to Devastation Class by Glen Zipper and Elaine Mongeon. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for grades 7-12.

Corazones de sangre y ceniza (Magia #Volumen 2)

«Un búho muerto y una rama quebrada, allí va la loca riendo a carcajadas.» Algunas tormentas parecen calmarse solo para volver con más intensidad y azotarlo todo a su paso. Lo mismo sucede con los secretos oscuros de las familias, esos en los que hay lágrimas derramadas y sangre oculta en los retratos. Un corazón marchito como rosa fuera de estación encontró un libro que estaba escondido. Y el mal volvió a despertarse para ser magia con Verena. Ari y Noah, junto a los nuevos lazos que se han atado a sus vidas, una vez más deberán reforzar hechizos, conjurar amuletos y ser fuertes para intentar desterrar así tanto mal causado de una vez por todas.

Corazones oscuros

Esta es una historia de magia tejida por amores, conjuros y traiciones del pasado que vuelven en forma de tormenta oscura. <P><P>Ari Locket y Noah Phoenix se conocen de una manera peculiar y se vuelven cercanos. Se dejan envolver por lo que sienten para convertirse en elementos que producen una magia capaz de iluminar a los corazones más oscuros y hacerle frente a las venganzas. <P><P>Es un cuento lleno de hechizos y palabras poderosas que flotan en la brisa. Es un relato de muchas voces y recuerdos que rondan todavía por el viejo roble de la colina cerca de la casona de Gloriana Mistwood. «Con tres gotas de mi sangre te ato para siempre, te corto las alas para que ya no vueles».

Mientras camino entre las sombras (Cielo prohibido #Volumen 2)

Apasionante segunda entrega de la trilogía «Cielo prohibido». Continúa la historia de Amelie y Bastian. El cielo y la tierra vuelven a unirse con más aventuras y desafíos para los protagonistas. Amelie y Bastian creyeron en un final feliz y en tiempos alegres. Pero aquellos empezaron a verse ensombrecidos por un veneno dormido que despertó para reclamar un alma. Había una vez un muchacho de ojos verdes que se sacrificó por la chica que amaba; y su sacrificio fue tan grande que tres ángeles de Dios bajaron a la Tierra para convertir a esa chica en una guerrera. Ella transformó su sufrimiento en valentía y penetró en el infierno como un rayo de luz que se abre paso entre nubes negras. El amor de Amelie y Bastian terminó por desatar la tormenta.

Mientras contemplo la eternidad (Cielo prohibido #Volumen 3)

Última y esperada entrega de la trilogía «Cielo prohibido» de Matías Zitterkopf. La historia de amor de una chica normal que se enamoró profundamente de un ángel. Perdida en la niebla de su mente, un único recuerdo del pasado se presentará. Amelie tendrá que buscar a aquella mujer que debía revelarle el secreto de su sangre. Las espadas se forjarán y la sangre correrá como ríos. Mientras contempla la gran batalla comprenderá que al fin de cuentas el Paraíso no es tan claro y el Infierno tiene razones para ser oscuro. Había una vez una muchacha humana que se creía común y corriente y se enamoró de su ángel guardián. Ambos se sacrificaron por un amor tan inmenso que hizo temblar los mundos celestiales y demoníacos arrasando con todo a su paso. Fue el principio y también fue el fin.

Mientras mi cielo se derrumba (Cielo prohibido #Volumen 1)

Primera entrega de la trilogía «Cielo prohibido» de Matías Zitterkopf. Una romántica historia entre un ángel y una hermosa mujer que irá más allá de la fina línea que separa lo humano de lo divino y desatará todas las tormentas del infierno. <P><P>Amelie Roger pronto descubrirá que la vida no es tan simple como ella cree y que a pesar de brindarle la alegría de una gran amistad, esta también puede arrebatarle lo que más quiere. Un delgado velo separa nuestros mundos; el humano y el de ellos. Seres milenarios se mueven invisibles y batallan de manera eterna entre nosotros. <P><P>Había una vez un ángel guardián que incumplió la tarea que le habían encomendado y una humana de cabellos rojos que se enamoró de él. Y su amor fue tan grande que rompió todas las reglas y enojó a los demonios. Ese fue el despertar de una tormenta que había estado dormida.

American Street

A National Book Award Finalist.<p><p> A New York Times Notable Book * Publishers Weekly Flying Start * Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * ALA Booklist Editors' Choice of 2017 (Top of the List winner) * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Best Book of the Year * BookPage Best YA Book of the Year<p> <i>American Street</i> is an evocative and powerful coming-of-age story perfect for fans of <i>Everything, Everything</i>; <i>Bone Gap</i>; and <i>All American Boys</i>. <p>In this stunning debut novel, Pushcart-nominated author Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of America with magical realism and vodou culture. <p>On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie—a good life. But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola’s mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit’s west side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own. <p> Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola soon realizes that freedom comes at a cost. Trapped at the crossroads of an impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream?

Nigeria Jones: A Novel

Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner!“An unwavering proclamation of Black girlhood.” —Candice Iloh, author of National Book Award finalist Every Body LookingFrom Ibi Zoboi, bestselling, award-winning author of American Street and coauthor of Punching the Air, comes a bold new YA coming-of-age story that explores race, feminism, and complicated family dynamics. The ideal next read for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jacqueline Woodson, and Roxane Gay.Warrior Princess. That’s what Nigeria Jones’s father calls her. He has raised her as part of the Movement, a Black separatist group based in Philadelphia. Nigeria is homeschooled and vegan and participates in traditional rituals to connect her and other kids from the group to their ancestors. But when her mother—the perfect matriarch of their Movement—disappears, Nigeria’s world is upended. She finds herself taking care of her baby brother and stepping into a role she doesn’t want.Nigeria’s mother had secrets. She wished for a different life for her children, which includes sending her daughter to a private Quaker school outside of their strict group. Despite her father’s disapproval, Nigeria attends the school with her cousin, Kamau, and Sage, who used to be a friend. ­There, she begins to flourish and expand her universe.As Nigeria searches for her mother, she starts to uncover a shocking truth. One that will lead her to question everything she thought she knew about her life and her family.From award-winning author Ibi Zoboi comes a powerful story about discovering who you are in the world—and fighting for that person—by having the courage to be your own revolution.

Pride

Pride and Prejudice gets remixed in this smart, funny, gorgeous retelling of the classic, starring all characters of color, from Ibi Zoboi, National Book Award finalist and author of American Street. <P><P>Zuri Benitez has pride. Brooklyn pride, family pride, and pride in her Afro-Latino roots. But pride might not be enough to save her rapidly gentrifying neighborhood from becoming unrecognizable. When the wealthy Darcy family moves in across the street, Zuri wants nothing to do with their two teenage sons, even as her older sister, Janae, starts to fall for the charming Ainsley. She especially can’t stand the judgmental and arrogant Darius. Yet as Zuri and Darius are forced to find common ground, their initial dislike shifts into an unexpected understanding. <P><P>But with four wild sisters pulling her in different directions, cute boy Warren vying for her attention, and college applications hovering on the horizon, Zuri fights to find her place in Bushwick’s changing landscape, or lose it all. In a timely update of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, critically acclaimed author Ibi Zoboi skillfully balances cultural identity, class, and gentrification against the heady magic of first love in her vibrant reimagining of this beloved classic.

Punching the Air

From award-winning, bestselling author Ibi Zoboi and prison reform activist Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated Five comes a powerful YA novel in verse about a boy who is wrongfully incarcerated. Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Walter Dean Myers, and Elizabeth Acevedo. <p><p> The story that I thought was my life didn’t start on the day I was born <p> Amal Shahid has always been an artist and a poet. But even in a diverse art school, he’s seen as disruptive and unmotivated by a biased system. Then one fateful night, an altercation in a gentrifying neighborhood escalates into tragedy. “Boys just being boys” turns out to be true only when those boys are white. <p> The story that I think will be my life starts today <p> Suddenly, at just sixteen years old, Amal’s bright future is upended: he is convicted of a crime he didn’t commit and sent to prison. Despair and rage almost sink him until he turns to the refuge of his words, his art. This never should have been his story. But can he change it? <p> With spellbinding lyricism, award-winning author Ibi Zoboi and prison reform activist Yusef Salaam tell a moving and deeply profound story about how one boy is able to maintain his humanity and fight for the truth, in a system designed to strip him of both. <p> <b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>

Los Dinosaurios (Readers Series)

Penguins, Level 1 Ages 5 and 6 (Scholastic Science Readers Series)

"In this book, the lives of penguins are described from the egg to the ocean. Young readers learn how these Arctic creatures live, what they eat, and how they care for their young."

Terrible Tyrannosaurs (Lets-Read-and-Find-Out Science® #Stage 2)

Describes what fossils tell us about the physical characteristics and behavior of the large carnivorous Tyrannosaurus rex.

The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig (A Love Story): A Love Story

Janesville, Wisconsin (cold in the sense that there is no God)1994The best thing that's ever happened to Craig is also the worst: Amy. Amy and Craig never should've gotten together. Craig is an awkward Dungeons & Dragons-playing geek, and Amy is the beautiful, fiercely intelligent student-body president of their high school. Yet somehow they did?until Amy dumped him. Then got back together with him. Then dumped him again. Then got back together with him again. Over and over and over. Unfolding during their senior year, Amy and Craig's exhilarating, tumultuous relationship is a kaleidoscope of joy, pain, and laughter as an uncertain future-and adult responsibility-loom on the horizon. Craig fights for his dream of escaping Janesville and finding his place at a quirky college, while Amy's quest to uncover her true self sometimes involves being Craig's girlfriend?and sometimes doesn't. Seven heartbreaks. Seven joys.Told nonsequentially, acclaimed playwright Don Zolidis's debut novel is a brutally funny, bittersweet taste of the utterly unique and universal experience of first love.

War and Speech

Mean Girls meets the debate team in this fish-out-of-water story about a teen girl determined to sabotage the elitist speech team at her new school.Not everyone can be a winner...and Sydney Williams knows this better than anyone. After her white-collar-criminal dad is sent to prison, Sydney fails almost all of her classes and moves into a dingy apartment with her mom, who can barely support them with her minimum-wage job at the mall.A new school promises a fresh start. Except Eaganville isn't exactly like other high schools. It's ruled with an iron fist by a speech team that embodies the most extreme winner-takes-all philosophy.Sydney is befriended by a group of fellow misfits, each of whom has been personally victimized by the speech team. It turns out Sydney is the perfect plant to take down the speech team from within. With the help of her co-conspirators, Sydney throws herself into making Nationals in speech, where she will be poised to topple the corrupt regime. But what happens when Sydney realizes she actually has a shot at...winning? Sydney lost everything because of her dad's obsession with being on top. Winning at speech might just be her ticket out of a life of loserdom. Can she really walk away from that?

Bullies and Buddies (Diary of a Minecraft Zombie #2)

12 year old Zombie is back for another hilarious and exciting adventure. This time Zombie is up against some of the meanest and scariest mob bullies at school. Will he be able to stop the mob bullies from terrorizing him and his friends, and make it back in one piece?

NIV Textbook Bible for Students

Ready for a Bible that takes you deeper into God’s Word? Dive in! You’ll find information that makes it easy to understand how biblical events and teachings come together. The features in this Bible help you quickly locate stories, look up new words, and more. Discover how the Bible can become more real and transform your life as you step further into God’s Word. Features include: • Book introductions and outlines give an overview of each book of the Bible • Comprehensive concordance to help find key verses quickly and easily • 16-page full-color maps section for locating important places • The complete New International Version (NIV) translation • Double-column format • Easy to read textbook type • 16-page full-color front inserts offer further understanding of the Scriptures, including: o Timeline of Captivity and Return o Between the Testaments o The Ministry of Jesus o Timelines of Old and New Testaments o Timelines of the Kings and Prophets of Israel and Judah o Lists of Jesus’ Miracles and Parables

Rock Solid Faith Study Bible for Teens, NIV: Build and defend your faith based on God's promises

A Foothold. Feeling uncertain about your life? The world? Your future? Looking for something secure to hold onto in turbulent and confusing times? Wanting to know more about God? Address your questions and build a steadfast foundation for your faith with the NIV Rock Solid Faith Study Bible for Teens. Find traction for your beliefs and promises for your future. Discover constant and concrete truths rooted in the unchanging love and promises of God. Rock Solid Faith features include: Rock Solid TRUTHS: Examines Christian beliefs and explorations of other religions Rock Solid PRINCIPLES: Applies the Bible to daily decisions and challenges Rock Solid PROMISES: Calls out what is (and is not) promised in the Bible Rock Solid PLANS: Explores God’s plan and will for your life Unshaken PEOPLE: Provides scriptural examples of overcoming difficulties Unshaken GOD: Points out God's unyielding attributes Reading plans, 8 pages of color maps, book introductions, and more!

Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women

In an ever-changing world, we can be certain of one thing: we are beloved by God. Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women tackles tough topics girls face, from bullying and social media to friendships and dating, all the while showing readers how infinitely precious they are in God’s sight.Each day features an easy-to-read, relevant devotion paired with a scripture verse and journaling space to help readers reflect on the day’s message. With honest, poignant, and sometimes humorous text, every page will speak to the pressures and changes girls face, giving them real-world applications to find God in their hearts and in their lives. Perfect for everyday use, Adored will resonate with girls searching for truth and guidance. Gift givers will love this highly designed book featuring a beautiful, foiled cover, and two-color interior pages.

Be Strong and Take Heart: 40 Days to a Hope- Filled Life

Daily encouragement and clarity for young women during what can be a confusing time of life. Most importantly, each of the 40 devotions bedrock young women in God’s Word instead of leaving them mired in all the other competing words and images they are bombarded with.Each entry includes a relevant message about topics, challenges, and everyday messes young women like you experience, paired with a relevant Scripture passage that transforms any situation into one of hope and promise. Then this daily devotional takes it one very important step further, offering real-life application that brings the devotion from the page into your heart, and into your life.Ultimately, Be Strong and Take Heart: 40 Days to a Hope-Filled Life is an empowering and uplifting devotional for young women to remind them there is someone who is always nearby, who has promised to love them and lead them toward the best life possible.Are you living heart happy? There’s no better time than now to start.Be Strong and Take Heart: 40 Days to a Hope-Filled Life:Includes NIV Bible passages and prayers that follow every devotionWhether for the start of high school or high school graduation, a birthday or Christmas, this 40-day devotional is the perfect gift for any young woman in your lifeX

Believe Student Edition, Paperback: Living the Story of the Bible to Become Like Jesus

It&’s one thing to know the story of the Bible. It&’s another thing to live it. The Believe: Student Edition teaches you the core beliefs, practices, and virtues of Jesus-followers so that you can understand how to live out God&’s story in your own life today.As you walk through the three big categories of Christian life—beliefs, practices, and virtues—you&’ll begin a journey that will take you closer to the heart of Jesus and deeper into the words of Scripture. You&’ll learn what the Bible has to say about everything from the nature of God and the identity of Jesus, to prayer, worship, and the fruit of the Spirit. Each big category is divided into ten topics to give you an up-close look at the important things God wants you to know. Relevant, practical, and deeply fundamental, Believe: Student Edition is a must-read for any student serious about their faith.The Bible is more than just a book of stories. It&’s a blueprint for living. Let the words of God change you as you learn how to think, act, and become more like Jesus.

Beloved: 365 Devotions for Young Women

Beloved: 365 Devotions for Young Women is a topical devotional that uses the inspiring stories of girls and women in the Bible—such as Ruth, Esther, Mary, and Abigail—to encourage faith and confidence as well as provide insight into topics like relationships, inner beauty, and chasing your dreams.Each day features an easy-to-read, relevant devotion paired with a scripture verse about a Biblical girl or woman, as well as journaling space to help readers reflect on the day’s message. With honest, poignant, and sometimes humorous text, every page will speak to the pressures and changes girls face, giving them real-world applications to find God in their hearts and in their lives. Perfect for everyday use, Beloved will resonate with girls searching for truth and guidance.

Beyond Brave: 60 Days of Journaling Devotions for Young Women

Beyond Brave, a beautifully designed 60-day journaling devotional, will encourage each young woman to discover the unique way God has made you courageous. Every day will include a Bible verse, an easy-to-read and compelling devotion, and a simple step that will help strengthen and grow your brave.This devotional will lead you on an empowering journey through topics such as our identity as daughters of God, overcoming fears, facing doubt, matching anxiety with resilient faith, body image, peer pressure, building strong relationships, and helping others. With each day, you will be inspired by biblical and modern stories of heroic women of faith, such as the wisdom of Huldah the prophet, the courage of Harriet Tubman, the passion of Priscilla, the strength of Rosa Parks, the kindness of Dorcas, the compassion of Amy Carmichael, the bold generosity of Mother Teresa, and many others.This emboldening journey will remind you of your God-given call to stand strong in who God made you to be, to speak up for those who don&’t have a voice, and ultimately, to discover confident strength found in the fierce love of God.Beyond Brave:includes 60 days of devotionsfeatures 60 journaling prompts and ample writing spaceincludes Inspiring stories of Biblical women

Curious Kittens Bible

The Curious Kittens Bible includes 12 color images of adorable kitten photos, Scripture references, and inspirational thoughts along with the entire Bible in the New International Version (NIV).

KJV, Teen Study Bible

The bestselling KJV Teen Study Bible helps teens apply God&’s Word to the issues they face every day!Full of study features to help today's teen learn more about God, the Bible, and how God's Word relates to their lives, the KJV Teen Study Bible will help them keep in step with all God has done, is doing, and will do in the world. Teens will discover the eternal truths of God's Word and how to apply them to the issues they face every day as they read biblical advice about dealing with everything from friends, family, and school to problems such as bullying and depression. As teens navigate their hectic and sometimes stressful lives, this study Bible will help them to deepen and understand their faith while reassuring them that God is always with them, and they are never alone.Features:Complete text of the King James Version (KJV)&“We Believe&” features unpack the Apostles&’ Creed to reveal the biblical foundation of faith&“Panorama&” features keep the big picture of each book of the Bible in viewTopical indexes help with in-depth Bible studyBook introductions provide an overview for each book of the BibleBiblical advice about friends, family, school, and other issuesImportant Bible verses to memorizeQ and As test your Bible knowledgeProfiles of people in the BibleTwo-color page design8-page full-color map section

NIV, Adventure Bible, Polar Exploration Edition, Full Color (Adventure Bible)

With over 9 million copies sold, the Adventure Bible brand is beloved by Christian schools, churches, and families alike. Now the #1 Bible for kids, including all of the trusted essentials loved by parents, is available in an exciting polar exploration theme!Ready for a frosty Adventure? Embark on a fun, exciting trek through God’s Word with the NIV Adventure Bible, now in an all-new polar exploration theme! While on this arctic adventure readers meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. And most importantly you’ll grow closer in your relationship with God.Features of the NIV Adventure Bible, Polar Exploration Edition include:The same trusted content in a frosty new themeFull color images of polar animals, arctic outposts, and icy landscapes throughout make learning about the Bible even more engagingLife in Bible Times—Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient daysWords to Treasure—Highlights great verses to memorizeDid You Know?—Interesting facts help you understand God’s Word and the life of faithPeople in Bible Times—Articles offer close-up looks at amazing people of the BibleLive It!—Hands-on activities help you apply biblical truths to your lifeTwenty polar-themed pages focus on topics such as how to know you are a Christian, famous people of the Bible, highlights of the life of Jesus, and how to pray.Book introductions feature arctic art and important information about each book of the BibleDictionary/concordance for looking up tricky wordsColor map section to help locate places in the BibleComplete text of the New International Version (NIV) of the BibleThe NIV Adventure Bible is recommended by more Christian schools and churches than any other Bible for kids!

NIV, Bible for Teen Girls, eBook: Growing in Faith, Hope, and Love

The NIV Bible for Teen Girls, designed specifically for girls ages 13 to 18, is for real teenage girls with real lives. Packed with daily readings, highlighted promises of God, challenging insights, smart advice, and open discussion about the realities of life, this Bible is designed to help teen girls grow in faith, hope, and love. The NIV Bible for Teen Girls is as sincere about your walk with God as you are, helping you discover his will for all areas of your life, including relating to your family, dealing with friends, work, sports, guys, and so much more.Features include:Daily readings for teen girls by popular Christian female authors (Annie Downs, Bekah Hamrick Martin, Christine Caine, Crystal Kirgiss, Bethany Hamilton, Nicole Weider, Elsa Kok Colopy, Denise Van Eck and more)Character profiles of women in the BibleBook introductions for each book of the BibleHighlighted promises of God: verses worth rememberingA concordance for help in finding versesThe complete text of the bestselling New International Version (NIV) of the Bible

NIV Bible for Teen Guys: Building Faith, Wisdom and Strength

The NIV Bible for Teen Guys, designed specifically for guys ages 13 to 18, is for real teenage guys with real lives. Packed with daily readings, highlighted promises of God, challenging insights, smart advice, and open discussion about the realities of life, this Bible is designed to help teen guys grow in their faith. The NIV Bible for Teen Guys is as serious about your walk with God as you are, helping you discover his will for all areas of your life, including relating to your family, dealing with friends, work, sports, girls, and so much more.Features include:Daily readings for teen guys by popular Christian male authors (Mark Batterson, Kyle Idleman, Mark Hall, Max Lucado, and more)Character profiles of men in the BibleBook introductions for each book of the BibleHighlighted promises of God: verses worth rememberingA concordance for help in finding versesThe complete text of the bestselling New International Version (NIV) of the Bible

NIV, Extreme Sports Bible, eBook

Extreme sports—the harsh elements, adrenalin rush, wild talent, and raw challenge—can mirror the highs, lows, aspirations, and setbacks in our life and in our relationship with God. The Extreme Sports Bible recognizes these parallels and uses them as fuel for connecting to the Word of God. Fans of extreme sports will find new adventure and inspiration in this amazing NIV Bible. Features include twenty color images of extreme sports action photos along with verses about courage, bravery, faith, and adventure, along with the complete text of the New International Version (NIV)

NIV, Student Bible: Compact Edition

The NIV Student Bible simplifies the complexities of Scripture and helps students navigate and understand God&’s truth. The NIV Student Bible is specifically designed to help students understand and navigate the Bible text with tools like a 3-Track Reading Plan, book introductions, highlights and insights into confusing verses, and personal profiles of 100 People You Should Know. In the Guided Tour, author Philip Yancey takes readers on a journey through the Bible, highlighting important passages that show how the Bible is connected from Genesis all the way to Revelation.This Bible also offers a Subject Guide on relevant topics such as Ambition, Assurance of Salvation, Comfort, Conversion, Eternal life, Faith, Family, Forgiveness, Guilt, Heaven, Holy Spirit, Joy, Love, Mercy, Money, Peace, Power, Repentance, Salvation, Sex, Success, Temptation, Unity, Will of God, Work, and more.With over six million sold, the classic, bestselling NIV Student Bible is now available in Zondervan&’s exclusive NIV Comfort Print® typeface for smooth reading. Expertly designed specifically to be used for the New International Version (NIV) text, Comfort Print offers an easier reading experience that complements the most widely read modern-English Bible translation.Features:Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)3-Track Reading Plan to help overcome common barriers to Bible studyBook introductions and overviewsInsights provide background information on key passagesGuided Tour through the BibleHighlights that explain confusing verses and offer interesting factsPersonal profiles on 100 People You Should KnowIndexes, glossaries, and study aidsSubject Guide on relevant topicsEight pages of maps with indexExclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print typefacePrint size: 9

NIV, Teen Study Bible

The bestselling NIV Teen Study Bible helps teens apply God&’s Word to the issues they face every day!Full of study features that will help today&’s teen learn more about God, the Bible, and how God&’s Word relates to their lives, the NIV Teen Study Bible will help them keep in step with all God has done, is doing, and will do in the world. This NIV Bible for teens will help them discover the eternal truths of God&’s Word and apply them to the issues they face every day, including offering biblical advice about dealing with everything from friends, family, and school to problems such as bullying and depression. As teens navigate their hectic and sometimes stressful lives, this study Bible will help them to deepen and understand their faith while reassuring them that God is always with them and they are never alone.With over 4 million copies sold, the NIV Teen Study Bible continues to be a teen&’s top resource for discovering the foundational truths of the Bible. Features:Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)&“We Believe&” features unpack the Apostles&’ Creed to reveal the biblical foundation of faith&“Panorama&” features keep the big picture of each book of the Bible in viewTopical indexes help with in-depth Bible studyBook introductions provide an overview for each book of the BibleImportant Bible verses to memorizeQ and A&’s test your Bible knowledgeProfiles of people in the BibleInformation about the Apostles&’ Creed8-page full-color map sectionBiblical advice about friends, family, school, and other issues

NIV True Images: The Bible for Teen Girls

NIV True Images, the only NIV Bible designed specifically for teen girls ages 13 – 16, is for real teenage girls with real lives. Packed with edgy graphics, personal notes, cool quizzes, challenging insights, and open discussion about the realities of life, this Bible is designed to help you build a closer relationship with God. NIV True Images is as sincere about your walk with God as you are, helping you discover his will for all areas of your life, including relating to your family, dealing with friends, work, sports, guys and so much more. Whether you are reading the reality-based "In Focus" stories about real teenage issues, drawing encouragement from "Love Notes From God," or letting "Truth or Dare" challenge you in practical ways, what you will value most is discovering how deeply God is involved in your life: laughing when you laugh; grieving over your tears; listening when no one else seems to care; smiling because you delight him; and loving you through thick and thin.

NKJV, Teen Study Bible

The bestselling NKJV Teen Study Bible helps teens apply God&’s Word to the issues they face every day!Full of study features to help today's teen learn more about God, the Bible, and how God's Word relates to their lives, the NKJV Teen Study Bible will help them keep in step with all God has done, is doing, and will do in the world. Teens will discover the eternal truths of God's Word and how to apply them to the issues they face every day as they read biblical advice about dealing with everything from friends, family, and school to problems such as bullying and depression. As teens navigate their hectic and sometimes stressful lives, this study Bible will help them to deepen and understand their faith while reassuring them that God is always with them, and they are never alone.Features:Complete text of the New King James Version (NKJV)&“We Believe&” features unpack the Apostles&’ Creed to reveal the biblical foundation of faith&“Panorama&” features keep the big picture of each book of the Bible in viewTopical indexes help with in-depth Bible studyBook introductions provide an overview for each book of the BibleBiblical advice about friends, family, school, and other issuesImportant Bible verses to memorizeQ and As test your Bible knowledgeProfiles of people in the BibleTwo-color page design8-page full-color map section

Rock Solid Plans for Graduates

Graduate, are you feeling uncertain about your life? The world? Your future? Build a foundation for your life with Rock Solid Plans for Graduates, excerpted from the NIV Rock Solid Faith Study Bible for Teens. Find traction for your beliefs and promises for your future. Discover constant and concrete truths rooted in the unchanging love and promises of God. Explore God’s plan and will for your life with two weeks of devotions and Bible readings. Know for certain that God is unchanging, and he securely holds your future.

The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People

“The Greatest Story Ever Told” is more than just a cliché. God has gone to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story for Teens is all about—the story of the Bible, God’s great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story for Teens sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the clear, accurate, and easy-to-understand text of the New International Version, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel. And like any good story, it is filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption. Features: • The story of the Bible … in its own words • Events, characters, and teachings of the Bible arranged chronologically • New International Version text

Protected

An inspiring and achingly honest story of a girl with the courage to endure, hope, and even heal in the face of unimaginable tragedy, perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen's Just Listen. I have three months left to call Katie my older sister. Then the gap will close and I will pass her. I will get older. But Katie will always be fifteen, eleven months and twenty-one days old. Hannah has survived high school by putting up walls. At first, they were meant to protect her from the relentless bullying that no one would defend her from, not even her popular older sister, Katie. Then Katie died, and, in a cruel twist of fate, Hannah's daily torment abruptly stopped. Now the walls try to shut it all out-the grief, the loneliness, and the harsh truth that Katie's death has somehow improved Hannah's life. Then something happens that Hannah couldn't have predicted-friendship comes knocking in the form of new student Josh Chamberlain. Hannah has never been so desperate for connection. But if this isn't for real, if it's just another joke, Hannah's not sure she can take it. Praise for Protected:"Zorn shows the devastating effects of bullying while affectingly tracing Hannah's spiritual journey, coming to terms with truths she doesn't want to face and learning how to trust. " —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review"Though the book tackles important issues, it reaches far beyond these flash points into a fully developed exploration of the aftermath of tragedy through strong characterization and genuine emotional appeal."-Kirkus, Starred Review

Inventing the Child: Culture (Children's Literature and Culture #Vol. 17)

Now in paperback, Inventing the Child is a highly entertaining, humorous, and at times acerbic account of what it means to be a child (and a parent) in America at the dawn of the new millennium. J. Zornado explores the history and development of the concept of childhood, starting with the works of Calvin, Freud, and Rousseau and culminating with the modern 'consumer' childhood of Dr. Spock and television. The volume discusses major media depictions of childhood and examines the ways in which parents use different forms of media to swaddle, educate, and entertain their children. Zornado argues that the stories we tell our children contain the ideologies of the dominant culture - which, more often than not, promote 'happiness' at all costs, materialism as the way to happiness, and above all, obedience to the dominant order.

Dominican Republic In Pictures (Visual Geography Series)

Presents a photographic introduction to the land, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the island nation.

Bloopers, Botches and Blunders: Life's Hall of Shame

From the thief who dropped a 600-pound safe on himself, to Goldie Hawn spilling wine all over Sly Stallone at a dinner attended by George Bush, Sr., the anecdotes in this little book are interesting, to say the least.

Haunted Teachers: True Ghost Stories

"Haunted Teachers" is a creepy collection of stories about phantoms -- especially ghostly teachers -- who have haunted teachers and students in the classroom, on the playground, and at home. These eerie tales are inspired, in part, by real-life cases taken from the files of noted ghost hunters. Does the spirit of a teacher haunt your classroom? Is your teacher spooked by a ghost? You might think so after reading the startling stories in this book!

More Haunted Kids True Ghost Stories

These amazing true stories are about real kids who have saved lives, discovered missing persons, predicted disasters, and more through dreams and extrasensory powers.

Mysteries of the Unexplained

In "Mysteries of the Unexplained", Zullo takes us on a journey to six mysteries of our time, including the Bermuda triangle, the Loch Ness monster, the purported UFO crash in Roswell, the Mary Celeste, the Plains of Nazca, and Bigfoot.

The President Who Pardoned a Turkey and Other Wacky Tales of American History

"Did you know that in the United States ... A president slept through his only day in office ... celebrating Christmas was once a crime ... a dog used to deliver the U.S. mail ... and in a certain city you weren't allowed to take more than one bath a month? You'll read all about these weird-- but true-- events in this hilarious book!"

Teens at War: Ten True Tales

This inspiring collection of stories about patriotic teens who served their countries courageously during times of war, spans the time period of the Revolutionary War through the Korean War.

The Ten Creepiest Creatures in America

Ten 'true' stories about strange and mysterious creatures. Do creepy creatures really exist in America? After reading in this book the accounts of such monsters as Lizard Man, Champ, Momo, and Whitey, you can make up your own mind...

True Tales of Animal Heroes

In a new edition of this bestselling title, the author documents amazing true stories of animals that came to the rescue of kids and saved their lives. Includes accounts of the brave dog that rescued two children from a burning house and a courageous cat that fought off a deadly intruder.

We Fought Back: Teen Resisters of the Holocaust

Fifteen year old Paul just helped blow up a Nazi supply train. Can he escape the Germans hunting him for revenge? Fifteen year old Sarah has lost many loved ones to Nazi murderers. Will partisan fighters accept her into their secret group? Seventeen year old Frank and his team are preparing to attack a heavily armed German convoy. Can they succeed against overwhelming odds--and survive? These and other Jewish young people took on incredible risks to fight back against the Nazis in WWII. You will never forget their true stories of courage and survival.

Weird But True Tales

A school girl named Jackie suffered a broken leg in a skiing accident. In the hospital, several nurses called her Sheila. Jackie soon discovered why. Gusting winds forced a hot-air balloonist to land in the yard of a young woman who was a stranger.

World War 1 Heroes

Ten true tales of World War I soldiers.

World War II Heroes: Ten True Tales

This is a good book about 10 different men who fought in the War. Each man earned the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Young Survivors Of The Holocaust

Tells the stories of 10 Jewish children who survived the Holocaust.

New York's Land And Natural Resources (Spotlight on New York)

Introduces the main geographical features of New York and describes the environmental views of Native Americans and early settlers, the struggle to control its resources, and the role of New York's waterways and minerals in its development.

Bridge of Clay

<P><P> The breathtaking story of five brothers who bring each other up in a world run by their own rules. As the Dunbar boys love and fight and learn to reckon with the adult world, they discover the moving secret behind their father’s disappearance. <P><P>At the center of the Dunbar family is Clay, a boy who will build a bridge—for his family, for his past, for greatness, for his sins, for a miracle. <P><P>The question is, how far is Clay willing to go? And how much can he overcome? <P><P>Written in powerfully inventive language and bursting with heart, BRIDGE OF CLAY is signature Zusak. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>

Getting the Girl (The Wolfe Brothers Trilogy #3)

In the final novel of the acclaimed Wolfe Brothers Trilogy, Cameron Wolfe goes looking for love as he attempts to escape his brother’s shadow.Cameron Wolfe is a loser. He knows it. He’s the quiet one, not a soccer star like his brother Steve or a charming fighter with a new girl every week like his brother Rube. Cam would give anything to be near one of those girls, to love her and treat her right. He especially likes Rube’s latest, Octavia, with her brilliant ideas and bright green eyes. But what woman like that would want a loser like him? Maybe Octavia would, Cam discovers. Maybe he has talents and passions just waiting to be discovered. And those maybes are about to change everything: winning, loving, losing, the Wolfe brothers, and Cameron himself.

Underdogs (Underdogs Ser. #1)

From the bestselling author of The Book ThiefBefore The Book Thief, Markus Zusak wrote a trilogy of novels about the Wolfe Brothers: The Underdog, Fighting Rueben Wolfe, and Getting the Girl. Cameron and Ruben Wolfe are champions at getting into fights, coming up with half-baked schemes, and generally disappointing girls, their parents, and their much more motivated older siblings. They're intensely loyal to each other, brothers at their best and at their very worst. But when Cameron falls head over heels for Ruben's girlfriend, the strength of their bond is tested to its breaking point.We're proud to present these novels together for the first time, and to be introducing American readers to The Underdog, never before published in the United States. Fans of The Book Thief won't want to miss reading the novels that launched Markus Zusak's stellar career.

Fever Season

Eric Zweig is a managing editor with Dan Diamond & Associates, consulting publishers to the National Hockey League. He has written about sports and sports history for many major publications, including the Toronto Star and the Globe and Mail His non-fiction sports books for young people include Star Power: The Legend and Lore of Cyclone Taylor and Crazy Canucks. He lives in Owen Sound, Ontario.

Ring of Fire

The Ring of Fire is a place where volcanoes ooze lava or blow their tops in powerful explosions. it's a place where earthquakes topple buildings or create monster waves. Where is this place? What causes these earthshaking events? You'll find out in this book!