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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: Faa-h-8083-25, December 2003 (FAA Handbooks Ser.)

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, created by the Federal Aviation Administration, is the official reference manual for pilots at all levels. An indispensable and invaluable encyclopedia, it deals with all aspects of aeronautical information.Each chapter focuses on a different area that pilots are tested on in flight school and must need to know before they fly a plane on of their own. These topics include:aircraft structureprinciples of aerodynamicsflight controlsaircraft systemsflight instrumentsand moreFlight manuals and documentation are also covered, as is specialized information on such matters as weight and balance, aircraft performance, weather, navigation, airport operations, aeromedical factors, and decision-making while flying. An updated appendix, detailed index, and full glossary make this book easy to navigate and useful in quick reference situations.

Pin Drop

Self-proclaimed atheist virgin, Mo Perez, has no interest in meeting Mr. Right. She has enough problems trying to cope with her foster care upbringing, her alternative education classes, and constant financial hardships thanks to Marci, her 21-year-old sister and legal guardian who refuses to get a real job. It's a lot for a 16-year-old to handle. But Mo Perez is no ordinary 16-year-old. When her sister skips town with their only source of income, Mo's situation goes from bad to worse but she is determined to survive on her own. Losing the struggle to make ends meet, Mo is faced with a tough choice: foster care or homelessness. She chooses homelessness. Crafty and creative, will Mo figure out how to keep food in her stomach, clothes on her back, and start a romantic relationship while hiding the fact she has no place to call home.

Pinch Me (Orca Soundings)

After another night of girls, music and booze, seventeen-year-old pop star Darius Zaire falls out of bed and lands on the cruddy floor of his old bedroom. No mansion, no luxury cars, no platinum records. Now he's just ordinary Darren Zegers. Some kind of nightmare has erased everything that happened to change Darren the dweeb into Darius the multimillionaire. Now Darius has to face an ordinary day in the twelfth grade, suffering through remedial English and wondering what happened to the last three years, let alone all his fans and money. He desperately wants to return to his old life, but he is starting to worry that maybe this is reality, and it was his other life that was the dream.

Los Pinguinos (Readers Series)

Pink Lady: Cenicienta moderna en Manhattan

Cenicienta moderna en Manhattan Escapar del campo toscano y llegar a Nueva York no ha sido fácil para Allegra, y aún si pudiera contar con la amistad de sus compañeros, la herida que la ha llevado a huir de su propia familia aún quema. Una historia que terminó mal, mentiras con las que hacer cuentas y una vida sexual del todo fallida son la pesada carga con la que debe convivir, al menos hasta que, una mañana, su tacón Louboutin se atora en una rejilla de ventilación y Tim Butler la salva como un nuevo Superman. Hermoso como un superhéroe, pero con un ego sin límites, Butler entra en la vida de Allegra como un tornado de pasión y amor, generando una auténtica revolución de sensaciones difícil de manejar sin ser abrumados. Pero se sabe que un tornado se lleva consigo todo lo que encuentra a su camino, y Allegra está por descubrir a la mala cuántos escombros puede haber en el pasado de Tim.

Pinned

Award-winning author, Sharon G. Flake, presents a powerful novel about a teen boy and girl, each tackling disabilities.Autumn and Adonis have nothing in common and everything in common. Autumn is outgoing and has lots of friends. Adonis is shy and not so eager to connect with people. But even with their differences, the two have one thing in common--they're each dealing with a handicap. For Autumn, who has a learning disability, reading is a painful struggle that makes it hard to focus in class. But as her school's most aggressive team wrestler, Autumn can take down any problem. Adonis is confined to a wheelchair. He has no legs. He can't walk or dance. But he's a strong reader who loves books. Even so, Adonis has a secret he knows someone like Autumn can heal. In time, Autumn and Adonis are forced to see that our greatest weaknesses can turn into the assets that forever change us and those we love. Told in alternating voices, Pinned explores issues of self-discovery, friendship, and what it means to be different.

Pinned

Ivan Korske and Bobby Zane couldn't be more different—they come from different backgrounds, different lifestyles, and they have very different values and ways of looking at the world and dealing with people. Yet they both have the drive, determination, and commitment to self-sacrifice necessary to become a champion. In the end, though, only one will stand in the center of the mat with his arms raised in victory. Has each boy prepared enough? Sacrificed enough? Does each want to win enough? All the training, pain, running, and cutting weight ultimately comes down to a few short minutes on a wrestling mat—leaving one boy the victor, the other devastated.

Pinocchio Goes Postmodern: Perils of a Puppet in the United States (Children's Literature and Culture #Vol. 20)

In the first full-length study in English of Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio, the authors show how the checkered history of the puppet illuminates social change from the pre World War One era to the present. The authors argue that most Americans know a trivialized, diluted version of the tale, one such source is Disney's perennial classic. The authors also discover that when adults are introduced to the 'real' story, they often deem it as unsuitable for children. Placing the puppet in a variety of contexts, the authors chart the progression of this childhood tale that has frequently undergone dramatic revisions to suit America's idea of children's literature.

Pinocchio, Puppets, and Modernity: The Mechanical Body (Children's Literature and Culture)

This study assesses the significance of Pinocchio in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries in addition to his status as the creature of a nineteenth century traversed by a cultural enthusiasm for dummies, puppets, and marionettes. This collection identifies him as a figure characterized by a 'fluid identity,' informed with transition, difference, joie de vivre, otherness, displacement, and metamorphosis, making Pinocchio a truly modern, indeed postmodern and posthuman, cultural icon. Pinocchio, Puppets and Modernity explores this crucial and as yet little visited field, reassessing Pinocchio's genealogy and progeny, as well as illuminating both the wider context and more specific cultural manifestations of the mechanical-human interface in the domains of theatre, the fine arts, literature, radio, and even virtual reality coherently with the digital metamorphosis of our times. The wide-ranging scope of this exploration encompasses Italian, French, and English literature, dummies and marionettes in modernist and contemporary theatre, the fairytale tradition, and traditional and contemporary painting, as well as the older and newer media of radio, television, cinema, and the Internet. The diverse, comparative, and multimedia focus of this original discussion testifies to the enduring transcultural legacy of Pinocchio. Eminently sellable as a traditional cultural icon, Pinocchio is equally impactful and relevant for a globalized, multicultural, and virtual society, from Collodi to Disney and beyond. Katia Pizzi is Senior Lecturer in Italian at the Institute of Germanic & Romance Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London. She has published volumes on cultural identities, including A City in Search of an Author (2001) and The Cultural Identities of European Cities (2010), and on children's literature and illustration.

Pinochle is the Name of the Game

Have you ever watched a hand of this fascinating game and wished you knew how to play? Or do you already know how and want to play better? Well, here's your opportunity to "hire" one of the game's foremost authorities as your personal "pro." Watch him deal out a sample hand and show you how to play it. His play-by-play instructions, written for the beginning player, will guide you confidently through the fundamentals. And with the ease that comes with confidence, you will quickly master the finer points of the game. It is on this gamesmanship that those already familiar with the game can sharpen their skills. Included are the rules for two-, three-, and - four-handed pinochle, as well as for auction pinochle and auction pinochle with partners.

The Pioneer

Packed with action and unexpected twists, this addictive page-turner is perfect for fans of Illuminae and Defy the Stars! When Jo steps onto planet Tau Ceti e for the first time, she’s ready to put the past behind her and begin again. After all, as a pioneer, she has the job of helping build a new home away from Earth. But underneath the idyllic surface of their new home, there’s something very wrong. And when Jo accidentally uncovers a devastating secret that could destroy everything they’ve worked for, suddenly the future doesn’t seem so bright.With the fate of the pioneers in her hands, Jo must decide how far she’s willing to go to expose the truth—before the truth destroys them all.

Pioneers To The West

Pioneers to the West will follow the rural experiences of children traveling across America in search of land, gold, farms, and religious freedoms.

Piper

#1 international bestselling author of Thirteen Reasons Why Jay Asher and co-author Jessica Freeburg brilliantly reimagine the classic Pied Piper legend as a powerful graphic novel about loneliness, love, and vengeance. Fans of Neil Gaiman and Through the Woods by Emily Carroll will devour this eerie, atmospheric retelling. &“A moving graphic novel about isolation, love, and retribution, this dark version of a familiar tale will remain with readers long after the last page is turned.&”—School Library Journal Long ago, in a small village in the middle of a deep, dark forest, there lived a lonely, deaf girl named Maggie. Shunned by her village because of her disability, her only comfort comes from her vivid imagination. Maggie has a gift for inventing stories and dreams of one day finding her fairy-tale love. When Maggie meets the mysterious Piper, it seems that all her wishes are coming true. Spellbound, Maggie falls hard for him and plunges headfirst into his magical world. But as she grows closer to the Piper, Maggie discovers that he has a dark side. The boy of Maggie&’s dreams might just turn out to be her worst nightmare… With striking illustrations from Eisner-nominated artist Jeff Stokely, mixed with Jessica Freeburg's work on historic and legendary horrors, Piper is an exciting new departure for Jay Asher that deftly touches on the same themes of truth, guilt, and redemption that made Thirteen Reasons Why a beloved bestseller.

Piper Morgan Makes A Splash

Piper Morgan tries her hand at acting in the fourth book of the charming Piper Morgan series. Piper’s mom is helping out at a local pool shop, and the owner wants to shoot a commercial for his store. Piper thinks it’s the PERFECT opportunity to get in front of the camera and experience a little bit of show-biz. But will Piper’s contribution to the TV commercial make a splash--or will it go belly-up?

Piper Perish

&“A love-letter to the artistic life, filled with glamour, passion, hunger and heartbreak.&” —Hope Larson, New York Times–bestselling, Eisner Award–winning author and illustrator Debut author Kayla Cagan breathes new life into fiction in this dynamic, authentic book. Warhol-obsessed Piper will have readers asking big questions along with her. What is love? What is friendship? What is family? What should I wear? Piper Perish inhales air and exhales art. The sooner she and her best friends can get out of Houston and get to New York City, the better. Art school has been Piper&’s dream forever, and now that senior year is halfway over, she&’s never felt more ready. But in the final months before graduation, things are weird with her friends and stressful with three different guys, and Piper&’s sister&’s tyranny thwarts every attempt at happiness for the Perish family. Piper&’s art just might be enough to get her out. But is she brave enough to seize that power when it means giving up so much? &“There may not be another book published this year that is more perfect for artistic, complicated Cancers who love stability yet crave adventure.&” —Teen Vogue &“It&’s the Cinderella story for any artsy kids.&” —Marika McCoola, New York Times–bestselling author &“Cagan tells Piper&’s story with amazing authenticity . . . Soulful reading for any artistic teen with a dream.&” —Booklist &“Debut author Cagan has created a lively and memorable protagonist in Piper Perish, a young artist full of angst, joy, hope, and creativity.&” —Publishers Weekly

The Piper's Pursuit

A fairy-tale journey of intrigue and romance that reimagines the classic Pied Piper story.A plague of rats. A giant beast outside the village walls. A host of missing children. And one young woman determined to save her people.In 1424 Hamlin, Katerina faces threats from all sides. An outbreak of rats has overtaken the village, a mysterious beast is on a killing rampage of the village&’s children, and Katerina&’s evil stepfather is a dark presence inside the walls of her own home. Katerina is determined to hunt and kill the Beast of Hamlin herself before more lives are lost.When Steffan, the handsome but brash duke&’s son, comes to town seeking glory and reward, Katerina decides he might be the ally she&’s been looking for—even though the only gentle thing about him seems to be the sweet music he plays on his pipe. But there&’s more to Steffan than she suspects, and she finds herself drawn to him despite her misgivings.Together Katerina and Steffan must stop the enemy from stealing the children of Hamlin. But their interference might create an even worse fate for the entire village.Praise for The Piper&’s Pursuit&“The Piper&’s Pursuit is a lovely tale of adventure, romance, and redemption. Kat and Steffan&’s righteous quest will have you rooting them on until the very satisfying end!&” —LORIE LANGDON, author of Olivia Twist and the DOON seriesFull length clean fairy tale reimaginingIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

La pirámide roja (Las crónicas de los Kane #Volumen 1)

Nos quedan solo unas horas, así que escucha con atención. Si estás oyendo esta historia, ya corres peligro. Mi hermana Sadie y yo podríamos ser tu única esperanza. Todo empezó en Londres, la noche en que nuestro padre hizo explotar el Museo Británico con un extraño conjuro. Fue entonces cuando nos enteramos de que, además de un reconocido arqueólogo, era una especie de mago del Antiguo Egipto. Rodeado de valiosas antigüedades, empezó a entonar extrañas palabras... Algo debió de salir mal porque la sala quedó reducida a escombros; Set, el dios del caos, apareció de la nada envuelto en llamas y a nuestro padre se lo tragó la tierra... No puedo decirte nada más; el resto deberás descubrirlo tú.

Los piratas de Pompeya (Misterios romanos #Volumen 3)

Este tercer volumen de la colección «Misterios romanos» vuelve a combinar con gran amenidad el rigor histórico con las aventuras de sus jóvenes protagonistas. Además de disfrutar de divertidas historias de detectives, los niños aprenderán cómo era la vida en la antigua Roma. La erupción del Vesubio ha dejado un panorama desolador. La ceniza cubre la tierra, el mar se tiñe de rojo y las olas arrojan a lasplayas los cuerpos de las víctimas. Y cuando algunos niños empiezan a desaparecer de un campamento que acoge a cientos de refugiados, Flavia Gémina y sus amigos Jonatán, Nubia y Lupo entran en acción. Sus pesquisas los conducirán hasta El Patrón, un carismático ypoderoso personaje, y tras seguir una peligrosa pista, la pandilla llegará a las cuevas de Sorrento, donde se las verán con piratasy traficantes de esclavos y sabrán por primera vez lo que es estar en peligro de muerte.

Pirates!

In 1722, after arriving with her brother at the family's Jamaican plantation where she is to be married off, sixteen-year-old Nancy Kington escapes with her slave friend, Minerva Sharpe, and together they become pirates traveling the world in search of treasure.

Pirates By the Numbers: A Complete Team History of the Bucs By Uniform Number

When the National League decided on June 22, 1932, to place numbers on the backs of uniforms to make it easier for fans to follow their favorite players, no one knew at the time just what a landmark decision it would turn out to be. In fact, when the Pittsburgh Pirates donned numbered jerseys eight days later against the St. Louis Cardinals at Forbes Field, the uniform numbers were so unimportant on the team’s list of priorities that it was second billing to the main event of that day: the first Ladies Day in Pirates history.The secondary event would turn out to be an iconic moment in baseball history, as players are now closely associated with their uniform numbers. For example, two Hall of Famers for the Pirates wore the number 21: Arky Vaughan and Roberto Clemente. Both ironically died young while trying to help others, and 21 has become the most sacred number in Steel City sports lore.Pirates by the Numbers tells the tales of these players and more in a format that will include the greatest players to wear a specific number, the worst, and the most unique. The book highlights the first players to wear particular numbers and how they performed in their inaugural games, the first to hit home runs, and the first pitchers to win games. You’ll also find a list by year of every player and the numbers he’s worn that fans have used to identify him over the past eighty-four years.The players of the Pittsburgh Pirates have worn eighty-one different numbers. This book tells each player’s stories in a unique and compelling way that every Pirates fan will love.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports-books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

A Pirate's Life for She: Swashbuckling Women Through the Ages

Pirates are a perennially popular subject, depicted often in songs, stories, and Halloween costumes. Yet the truth about pirates—who they were, why they went to sea, and what their lives were really like—is seldom a part of the conversation. In this Seven Seas history of the world's female buccaneers, A Pirate's Life for She tells the story of 16 women who through the ages sailed alongside—and sometimes in command of—their male counterparts. These women came from all walks of life but had one thing in common: a desire for freedom. History has largely ignored these female swashbucklers, until now. Here are their stories, from ancient Norse princess Alfhild to Sayyida al-Hurra of the Barbary corsairs; from Grace O'Malley, who terrorized shipping operations around the British Isles during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I; to Cheng I Sao, who commanded a fleet of 1,400 ships off China in the early 19th century. Author Laura Sook Duncombe also looks beyond the fact that these women are not easy heroines: they are lawbreakers. Rather than defend their illegal actions, A Pirate's Life for She tells their full stories, focusing on the reasons why these women became pirates. It is possible to admire the courage, determination and skills these women possessed without endorsing the actions for which they used them. These stories of women who took control of their own destinies in a world where the odds were against them will inspire young women to reach for their own dreams.

The Pirates of Shan (Rick Brant, # #13)

Two Spindrift scientists are kidnapped from their work in the Philippine Islands. With the help of Dr. Zircon and a Hindu boy, Rick and Scotty try to find and rescue them. They learn that the ancient Pirates of Shan are still active and trace them to their stronghold to find the scientists.

Pirates, Princes, & Payback: Aliens & Alchemists Book 1 (Aliens & Alchemists #1)

Fact 384 - Pirates aren't princes, they're extortionists.I never claimed to be perfect, so when the feds showed up, there was only one choice. Run.Turns out my plan wasn't fool proof. One tiny, little, accidental murder lands me in hot water not just with the human government, but with the elven equivalent of the CIA. No one ever said I was lucky.Shipped off planet, blackmailed, and forced to bootleg for a secret organization is the least of my problems compared to the sexy villains hot on my heels.They don't know it yet, but I'm going to take them down. Messing with a southern belle with a criminal past was their first mistake. Their second? Giving me a weapon.Fact 451 - Don't get made, get even.If you can't get enough of books by K.F. Breene, Annette Marie, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Jaymin Eve, Laura Thalassa, Marissa Meyer, T. A. White, Pippa DaCosta, Leia Stone, Kelly St. Clare, and Michael Anderle then dive into the COMPLETE series Aliens and Alchemists.Aliens and Alchemists series:- YA Sci-Fi Fantasy- Enemies to Lovers- Alpha Males- Alien Romance- Space Pirates- Paranormal Agency- Space Opera

Piscis

La primera y esperada novela de It's Judith relata una historia llena de misterio que te tendrá expectante hasta el final. No hace mucho que Sara P. llegó al instituto, pero, en su corta estancia, ha revolucionado la vida de todos sus compañeros con su descaro, su valentía y sus ingeniosos métodos para luchar contra todo lo que ella considera injusticias. Judith, Celia, Laura, Natalia, Lucas e Iván no tardaron en aceptar a una chica tan particular en su grupo de amigos. En los últimos meses, han vivido juntos mil aventuras que los han hecho inseparables. Pero ahora Sara P. ha desaparecido. Y los que mejor creían conocerla se dan cuenta de que en realidad su amiga es un misterio. Siguiendo el complicado rastro de pistas relacionadas con el símbolo de Piscis que Sara ha ido dejando a su paso, Judith y sus amigos tendrán que poner su ingenio y su olfato de detectives a funcionar para dar con ella. Porque puede que este sea otro de los complicados rompecabezas que tanto le gustan a Sara P. O tal vez se trate de algo mucho más serio...

El piso mil: Cuanto más alto subes, más bajo puedes caer (El piso mil #Volumen 1)

Sobrevivir en la cima del mundo tiene un precio que no todos están dispuestos a pagar. Año 2118, una supertorre se alza sobre el skyline de Nueva York. Es una sociedad en sí misma, en la que las plantas superiores están habitadas por familias inmensamente ricas, mientras que en las inferiores subsisten las clases más bajas. La caída de una chica desde lo más alto amenazará con sacar a la luz los secretos de sus habitantes: mentiras, excesos, traición, amores prohibidos... que harán temblar los mismos cimientos de la torre. Entre el lujo sofisticado y la tecnología más avanzada, un grupo de jóvenes tendrá que encontrar su lugar en lo más alto.

Pitch Black: Color Me Lost (TrueColors #4)

If Morgan thought her life was tough before -- what with a drug-addicted, klepto brother and a cradle-robbing mother -- it just got worse: Her friend Jason took his own life. Morgan copes -- or tries to -- by attempting to piece together vague clues that might explain Jason's suicide. Making matters worse, she can't help but feel responsible somehow. Sometimes she thinks maybe Jason had the right idea all along.

Pitch Dark

From Courtney Alameda, the author of Shutter, this thrilling, sci-fi horror and space adventure will be sure to stay with readers long after the last pages.Lost to time, Tuck Morgan and his crew have slept in stasis aboard the USS John Muir for centuries. Their ship harbors a chunk of Earth, which unbeknownst to them, is the last hope for the failing human race.Laura Cruz is a shipraider searching the galaxy for the history that was scattered to the stars. Once her family locates the John Muir and its precious cargo, they are certain human civilization is saved.When Tuck's and Laura’s worlds collide—literally—the two teens must outwit their enemies, evade brutal monsters that kill with sound, and work together to save the John Muir . . . and the whole human race.

The Pizza Counting

These pizzas have all the right ingredients. Pepperoni, cheese, and onions make a purr-fect pizza cat. Is it time for a clock pizza made of sausages and peppers? <P><P>Count the toppings on these pizza masterpieces, then divide them up into filling fractions. Zesty pizza facts add to the flavorful fun.

A Place Apart

National Book Award Winner: A grieving teenager wonders if she'll ever understand anything--especially the big things--in life. Time passed, and all the minutes hurt . . . After her father's death, Victoria Finch's life changes completely. To save money, she and her mother move from Boston to a small house in the town of New Oxford. There, Victoria attends school in a building that resembles a train station, where no one pays her much attention. Then she meets Hugh Todd, the rich kid who runs the school's theater club. He's charming, adventurous, and encouraging, and he takes particular interest in Victoria's writing. Hugh's presence reinvigorates Victoria's life. But he needs something as well, and as the months pass, Victoria realizes that his friendship comes at a high price. A New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year, A Place Apart is a lyrical novel of loss, friendship, and moving on.

The Place Between Breaths

From master storyteller and Printz Award–winning author An Na comes a dark, intensely moving story of a girl desperately determined to find a cure for the illness that swept her mother away, and could possibly destroy her own life as well. <P><P>Sixteen-year-old Grace is in a race against time—and in a race for her life—even if she doesn’t realize it yet… <P><P>She is smart, responsible, and contending with more than what most teens ever should. Her mother struggled with schizophrenia for years until, one day, she simply disappeared—fleeing in fear that she was going to hurt those she cared about most. Ever since, Grace’s father has worked as a recruiter at one of the leading labs dedicated to studying the disease, trying to lure the world’s top scientists to the faculty to find a cure, hoping against hope it can happen in time to help his wife if she is ever found. But this makes him distant. Consumed. Grace, in turn, does her part, interning at the lab in the gene sequencing department daring to believe that one day they might make a breakthrough…and one day they do. Grace stumbles upon a string of code that could be the key. But something inside of Grace has started to unravel. Could her discovery just be a cruel side effect of the disease that might be taking hold of her? And can she even tell the difference? <P><P>Unflinchingly brave, An Na has created a mesmerizing story with twists and turns that reveal jaw-dropping insights into the mind of someone struggling with schizophrenia.

A Place For Bats

The tough, leathery skin that covers a bat's wings stretches between its long, thin finger bones. By moving its fingers ever so slightly, the flying fur ball can change its direction at lightning speed. By zigzagging, dipping, and diving, a bat can easily catch an insect in midair with its back feet. Then the hungry hunter pops the prey into its mouth.

A Place for Vanishing

A teen girl and her family return to her mother's childhood home, only to discover that the house's strange beauty may disguise a sinister past, in this contemporary gothic horror from the author of What We Harvest.The house was supposed to be a fresh start. That's what Libby's mom said. And after Libby&’s recent bipolar III diagnosis and the tragedy that preceded it, Libby knows she and her family need to find a new normal.But Libby&’s new home turns out to be anything but normal. Scores of bugs haunt its winding halls, towering stained-glass windows feature strange, insectile designs, and the garden teems with impossibly blue roses. And then there are the rumors. The locals, including the mysterious boy next door, tell stories about disappearances tied to the house, stretching back over a century to its first owners. Owners who supposedly hosted legendary masked séances on its grounds.Libby&’s mom refuses to hear anything that could derail their family&’s perfect new beginning, but Libby knows better. The house is keeping secrets from her, and something tells her that the key to unlocking them lies in the eerie, bug-shaped masks hidden throughout the property.We all wear masks—to hide our imperfections, to make us stronger and braver. But if Libby keeps hers on for too long, she might just lose herself—and everyone she loves.

A Place in the Heart (Aloha Cove Series)

Read along as Cass Devane's life changes completely! A new family, a new home in the Pacific, and new friends all add up to lots of adventure.

The Place of Lewis Carroll in Children's Literature (Children's Literature and Culture)

In this volume, Jan Susina examines the importance of Lewis Carroll and his popular Alice books to the field of children’s literature. From a study of Carroll’s juvenilia to contemporary multimedia adaptations of Wonderland, Susina shows how the Alice books fit into the tradition of literary fairy tales and continue to influence children’s writers. In addition to examining Carroll’s books for children, these essays also explore his photographs of children, his letters to children, his ill-fated attempt to write for a dual audience of children and adults, and his lasting contributions to publishing. The book addresses the important, but overlooked facet of Carroll’s career as an astute entrepreneur who carefully developed an extensive Alice industry of books and non-book items based on the success of Wonderland, while rigorously defending his reputation as the originator of his distinctive style of children’s stories.

A Place Within the Sphere

Esmeralda Mrky sees herself as an outsider, cut off from other girls her age. Her friendship with Savannah Andreason, who has autism, helps her appreciate her own uniqueness and the power of her imagination. The book has some fantasy elements involving a magic Christmas ornament that transports Esmeralda into alternate realities.

Places in the United States (Leveled Readers 2.6.3)

Think about the important places in the United States that you learn about as you read this book.

Places We've Never Been

A sweet and swoony contemporary Young Adult novel about a cross-country family road trip that puts one girl and her childhood best friend on an unexpected road to romance!Norah hasn&’t seen her childhood best friend, Skyler, in years. When he first moved away, they'd talk all the time, but lately their relationship has been reduced to liking each other&’s Instagram posts. That&’s why Norah can&’t wait for the joint RV road trip their families have planned for the summer. But when Skyler finally arrives, he seems...like he&’d rather be anywhere else. Hurt and confused, Norah reacts in kind. Suddenly, her oldest friendship is on the rocks. An unexpected summer spent driving across the country leads both Norah and Skyler down new roads and to new discoveries. Before long, they are, once again, seeing each other in a different light. Can their friendship-turned-rivalry turn into something more?

Plaga (Saga Olvidados #Volumen 4)

A pesar de la agitación que han dejado tantas batallas, la calma invade Perdido Beach. «Una historia emocionante y llena de tensión, narrada con un estilo trepidante que no te deja descansar... Adoro este libro».Stephen King Han sobrevivido al hambre. Han sobrevivido a las mentiras. Sin embargo, los enemigos de la ERA no se desvanecen. Las mortíferas criaturas, amparadas por la tranquilidad, se mueven, mutan y logran liberarse. La Oscuridad ha alcanzado la mente de su Enemigo y lo controla a través del delirio y la confusión. Una enfermedad contagiosa se extiende mientras unos siniestros insectos depredadores aterrorizan Perdido Beach. Sam, Astrid, Diana y Caine están plagados de dudas: no saben si conseguirán escapar, o sobrevivir siquiera, a la vida en la ERA. Con semejante caos a su alrededor, ¿qué decisiones desesperadas tomarán cuando tengan que salvarse y ayudar a los que aman?

Plague Land

Leon and his younger sister, Grace, have recently moved to London from New York and are struggling to settle into their new school when rumors of an unidentified plague in Africa begin to fill the news. Within a week, the virus hits London. The siblings witness people turning to liquid before their eyes, and they run for their lives. A month after touching Earth's atmosphere, the virus has wiped out most of the population. Desperate to stay alive, Leon and Grace are reluctantly taken in by a tight-knit group of survivors. But as they struggle to win their trust, the siblings realize that the virus isn't their only enemy, and survival is just the first step...

Plague Land: Reborn (Plague Land #2)

THEY THOUGHT IT WAS DEAD. THEY WERE WRONG.Two years ago, a virus hit London, killing thousands of people and driving the rest into hiding. But Leon has somehow survived, making it through two harsh winters. Now he's living on the fragile hope that the freezing snow and ice of the English climate wiped out the virus for good. Word even reaches Leon of a rescue boat on its way. But all is not as safe as it seems. The virus has been busy...Praise for Plague Land:"Will immediately engross and terrify readers." —VOYA"A thrilling family survival story, a clinical study of a fictional pathogen, body horror, and an action-packed dystopian narrative." —Booklist"Terror, anxiety, and anticipation will flow rapidly through the veins of readers as they piece together clues...in this fast-paced horror." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"A high-impact horrific thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seat and begging for the next installment." —School Library Journal

Plague Land: No Escape (Plague Land #3)

In one week, the virus destroyed the world. And that was just the start.Three survivors made it through with just each other to rely on, but now they are scattered across the globe. Leon is in England, Grace is on the way to New Zealand, and Freya to the "New United States". Until now, they and some others were lucky enough to stay alive. But, when the deadliest and most sinister attack is yet to come, what hope does humanity have to survive?Praise for Plague Land:"Will immediately engross and terrify readers."—VOYA"A thrilling family survival story, a clinical study of a fictional pathogen, body horror, and an action-packed dystopian narrative."—Booklist"Terror, anxiety, and anticipation will flow rapidly through the veins of readers as they piece together clues...in this fast-paced horror."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"A high-impact horrific thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seat and begging for the next installment."—School Library Journal

Plague Riders (After the Dust Settled)

Shep Greenfield is a plague rider. When his parents disappeared after an attack on their home, he agreed to deliver medicine for the sinister Doctor St. John. The doctor runs the camp of River's Edge with cruelty and total control. But the pills he makes are the only hope people have, now that the doomsday plague, nightpox, has hit Wisconsin.

The Plagues of Kondar

Arien holds the key to healing her planet. Planet Kondar has a light side that faces the sun and a dark side in eternal night. Lightsiders have never met those on Darkside, known as Oscura. Arien lives in Kattannya on Lightside. When her parents fall through thin ice and drown, she is sold in the marketplace. The chief seer of Vor, Yaddair, purchases her. Vor is very close to Edge, a grey wall of fog that divides Lightside from Oscura. The Oscurans are suffering from a deadly plague and some fly into Vor, bringing the disease with them. How will the Vorians cure it? And what will happen to Arien?

The PLAIN Janes

Meet the Plain Janes--artist activists on a mission to wake up their sleepy suburban town. This cult classic graphic novel is perfect for fans of The LumberJanes and Awkward.When artsy misfit Jane Beckles is forced to leave her beloved city life behind for the boring suburb of Kent Waters, she thinks her life is over. But then she finds where she belongs: at the reject table in the cafeteria, along with fellow misfits Brain Jayne, Theater Jane, and sporty Polly Jane. United by only two things-a shared name and frustration with the adults around them--the girls form a secret club dedicated to fighting suburban apathy with guerrilla works of art scattered around their small town. But for Main Jane, the group is more than simple teenaged rebellion; it's an act of survival. She's determined not to let fear rule her life like it does her parents' and neighbors' lives. Armed with her sketchbook and a mission of resistance, the PLAIN Janes are out to prove that passion, bravery, and a group of great friends can save anyone from the hell that is high school.With each installment printed in its own distinct color, this volume includes the original two stories--The Plain Janes and Janes in Love--plus a never-before-seen third story, Janes Attack Back. The Janes are back, and better than ever.

Plain Kate

A debut novel that's as sharp as a knife's point.Plain Kate lives in a world of superstitions and curses, where a song can heal a wound and a shadow can work deep magic. As the wood-carver's daughter, Kate held a carving knife before a spoon, and her wooden charms are so fine that some even call her "witch-blade" -- a dangerous nickname in a town where witches are hunted and burned in the square.

Plain to the Inward Eye: Selected Essays on C.S. Lewis

A collection of essays by a career C . S . Lewis scholar on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of Lewis's death.C. S. Lewis scholar Don W. King has kept a critical eye on the work by and about Lewis for four decades. Now, on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of Lewis's death, King has put together a collection of his essays and critical reviews organized around four areas. The first deals mainly with what will perhaps be Lewis's longest lasting legacy--his Chronicles of Narnia. The second deals with Lewis's poetry, a neglected area of his work. The third focuses on Lewis and the two women poets with whom he had lasting relationships: ruth Pitter and Joy Davidman. (Lewis and Davidman eventually fell in love and later married, twice.) The fourth offers a critical perspective on the way in which critical interest in Lewis has developed over the last thirty years.Essays and reviews include:Narnia and the Seven Deadly SinsThe Wardrobe as Christian MetaphorThe Childlike in George MacDonald and C. S. LewisMaking the Poor Best of Dull Things: C. S. Lewis as PoetC. S. Lewis's The Quest of Bleheris as Poetic ProseThe Poetry of Prose: C. S. Lewis, Ruth Pitter, and PerelandraFire and Ice: C. S. Lewis and the Love Poetry of Joy Davidman and Ruth PitterReview of Shadowlands (film), directed by Richard AttenboroughReview of C. S. Lewis: A Companion and Guide by Walter HooperReview of C. S. Lewis, Collected Letters (3 vols.), by Walter HooperReview of The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C. S. Lewis by Alan JacobsA Review Essay on Recent Books on C. S. Lewis

Plan A

A sixteen-year-old girl&’s road trip across the country to get an abortion becomes a transformative journey of vulnerability, strength, and above all, choice. From the acclaimed author of A Heart in a Body in the World, this is both an achingly tender love story and a bold, badly needed battle cry about bodily autonomy and the experiences that connect us.Ivy can&’t entirely believe it when the plus sign appears on the test. She didn&’t even know it was possible from . . . what happened. But it is, and now she is, and instead of spending the summer working at the local drugstore and swooning over her boyfriend, Lorenzo, suddenly she&’s planning a cross-country road trip to her grandmother&’s house on the West Coast, where she can legally obtain an abortion.Escaping her small Texas town and the judgment of her friends and neighbors, Ivy hits the road with Lorenzo, who, determined to make the best of their &“abortion road trip love story,&” has transformed the journey into a whirlwind tour of the world: all the way from Paris, Texas, to Rome, Oregon . . . and every rest-stop diner and corny roadside attraction along the way.And while Ivy can&’t run from the incessant pressure of others&’ opinions about her body or from her own expectations and insecurities, she discovers a new world of healing and hope. As the women she encounters share their stories, she chips away at the stigma, silence, and shame surrounding reproductive rights while those collective experiences guide her to her own rightful destination.

Plan B (Surviving Southside)

Is this happily ever after? Lucy has her life planned out: she'll graduate and then join her boyfriend, Luke, at college in Austin. She'll become a Spanish teacher and of course they'll get married. So there's no reason to wait, right? They try to be careful. But then Lucy gets pregnant. Now, none of Lucy's options are part of her picture-perfect plan. Together, she and Luke will have to make the most difficult decision of their lives.

The Plan for Birdsmarsh

Plans for an expensive marina threaten the beautiful coastal village in which Paul has grown up, and soon the situation becomes dangerous.

Planesrunner: Book 1 Of The Everness Series (Everness #1)

There is not one you. There are many yous. There is not one world. There are many worlds. Ours is one among billions of parallel earths.When Everett Singh's scientist father is kidnapped from the streets of London, he leaves young Everett a mysterious app on his computer: the Infundibulum, the map of all the parallel earths, the most valuable object in the multiverse. There are dark forces in the Plenitude of Known Worlds who will stop at nothing to get it. They've got power, authority, the might of ten planets—some of them more technologically advanced than our Earth—at their fingertips. He's got wits, intelligence, and a knack for Indian cooking.Everett must trick his way through the Heisenberg Gate that his dad helped build and go on the run in a parallel Earth. But to rescue his dad from Charlotte Villiers and the sinister Order, this Planesrunner's going to need friends. Friends like Captain Anastasia Sixsmyth, her adopted daughter, Sen, and the crew of the airship Everness.Can they rescue Everett's father and get the Infundibulum to safety? The game is afoot!Praise for Planesrunner“PLANESRUNNER is chock-full of awesome. Ian McDonald's steampunk London blazes on a vast scale with eye-popping towers, gritty streets, and larger-than-life characters who aren't afraid to fight for each other. The kind of airship-dueling, guns-blazing fantasy that makes me wish I could pop through to the next reality over, join the Airish, and take to the skies.” —Paolo Bacigalupi“Science fiction rules in this stellar series opener about a boy who travels to parallel universes. What joy to find science fiction based on real scientific concepts… Shining imagination, pulsing suspense and sparkling writing make this one stand out.” —Kirkus (Starred Review)“McDonald writes with scientific and literary sophistication, as well as a wicked sense of humor. Add nonstop action, eccentric characters, and expert universe building, and this first volume of the Everness series is a winner.” —Publishers Weekly

The Planet Earth and The Universe (Planet Guides)

This short yet informative book discusses the Big Bang Theory, and how the planets were formed, as well as the debates of ancient astronomers whether the earth was the center of the Universe or if the sun was. Informative facts about the Earth as a planet, and interesting facts about its moon. Worth reading if interested in fundamental astronomy or the planets. Great for all ages. Scientific terms are defined in the text and in a glossary. Picture captions give meat to the story.

Planeta Blu Volume 1: Rise of Agoo

A group of inner-city youths suddenly gain the ability to speak with animals, and they must use that and other new superpowers to fight to save the world!After Lares, her brother Angel, and their friends Tomé and Tyler gain magical abilities, they stumble upon a looming war. The animal kingdom is ramping up to save the earth — "Planeta Blu" — by taking on the global climate crisis by fighting pollution at the source. One billionaire oil tycoon has sinister machinations at work, but the globe&’s animals and the young team of humans will need to work together if they want to have any chance at saving our world!Written by activist and rapper Tem Blessed and illustrated by Xeric award-winning artist Michael LaRiccia, Planeta Blu is a story of courage, compassion, love, and sacrifice to make our world a better home for all living beings.Originally created through a successful Kickstarter campaign, the Dark Horse edition features an introduction by Van Jones, along with brand-new cover art and extra sketch book pages and pinups.

Planetary Science, 2nd Edition

Planetary Science Readings

Plank's Law

Trevor has known since he was ten years old that he has Huntington's disease, but at sixteen he is informed that he has one year to live. One day while he's trying to figure stuff out, an old man named Plank finds him standing at a cliff by the ocean. It's the beginning of an odd but intriguing relationship. Both Trevor and Plank decide to live by Plank's Law, which is "just live." This means Trevor has to act on the things on his bucket list, like hanging out with real penguins, star in a science fiction movie and actually talk to Sara—the girl at the hospital who smiles at him. <P><P> With the aid of Plank and Sara, Trevor revises his bucket list to include more important things and takes charge of his illness and his life.

Plant Cells And Life Processes

This book explores the features of the plant cell and their life processes.

Plant Secrets

Plants come in all shapes and sizes, but they go through the same stages as they grow. Using four common plants, young readers learn about a plant's life cycles.

Planting A Rainbow

This educational and enjoyable book helps children understand how to plant bulbs, seeds, and seedlings, and nurture their growth. Lois Ehlert's bold collage illustrations include six pages of staggered width, presenting all the flowers of each color of the rainbow.

Planting The Wild Garden

Plants in Children’s and Young Adult Literature (Perspectives on the Non-Human in Literature and Culture)

From the forests of the tales of the Brothers Grimm to Enid Blyton’s The Faraway Tree, from the flowers of Cicely May Barker’s fairies to the treehouse in Andy Griffith and Terry Denton’s popular 13-Storey Treehouse series, trees and other plants have been enduring features of stories for children and young adults. Plants act as gateways to other worlds, as liminal spaces, as markers of permanence and change, and as metonyms of childhood and adolescence. This anthology is the first compilation devoted entirely to analysis of the representation of plants in children’s and young adult literatures, reflecting the recent surge of interest in cultural plant studies within the environmental humanities. Mapping out and presenting an internationally inclusive view of plant representation in texts for children and young adults, the volume includes contributions examining European, American, Australian, and Asian literatures and contributes to the research fields of ecocriticism, critical plant studies, and the study of children’s and young adult literatures.

Plastic (Orca Soundings)

When Jack develops an interest in something, he puts his all into it, making lists, doing research and learning all he can. When his best friend Leah decides to have plastic surgery for her sixteenth birthday, Jack is horrified—and then determined to stop her. Researching the surgery and the results, he finds that there are unscrupulous surgeons operating on the very young, and no one does anything about it. Jack organizes a protest and becomes an instant celebrity. But when someone else takes up the cause and the protest turns violent, Jack is forced to make some tough decisions.

Play (Play #Volumen 1)

¿Qué serías capaz de hacer por amor? ¿Hasta dónde estarías dispuesto a llegar para alcanzar la fama? Nadie diría que Leo y Aarón son hermanos. El primero es presumido y ambicioso; el segundo, tímido y reservado. Pero ambos desean algo. Mientras Leo sueña con hacerse famoso a toda costa, Aarón no deja de pensar en cómo puede recuperar a su novia, quien, tras ganar un concurso y convertirse en una estrella mundial, se ha vuelto inaccesible. Un día, husmeando en el ordenador de su hermano, Leo descubre que Aarón tiene un talento desbordante para la música, y que ha compuesto y grabado varios temas que no tienen nada que envidiarles a los hits más populares del momento. Sin meditar las consecuencias, Leo decide darlos a conocer por internet y muy pronto el fenómeno Play Serafin -el nombre que le ha puesto al canal de YouTube- estalla por toda la red... El amor es la meta... La fama, su único camino. «Ojalá hubiera estado allí Dalila. Ojalá me hubiera atrevido a mostrar esa faceta de mí cuando todavía estaba a mi lado...Aunque, bien pensado, si ella nunca se hubiera ido, yo no habría hecho caso a Leo y aquel concierto no estaría teniendo lugar. Fuera como fuese, en la siguiente canción me esforcé más que en ninguna otra. Quizá nunca podría volver a hablar con ella, a lo mejor saludarla se había convertido en un imposible.Pero una canción... una canción podría viajar por mil caminos y me acercaría a ella tanto como una palabra o un beso.» Reseñas:«Una de las grandes promesas de la literatura juvenil española.»Nueva Tribuna «Javier Ruescas es el máximo exponente de una generación de autores que romperá los límites de la literatura juvenil.»Francesc Miralles, autor de Retrum «Un éxito entre el público juvenil.»ABC «Una novela fresca y adictiva, que no te suelta hasta el final.»Esther Sanz, autora de El bosque de los corazones dormidos

Play: (Incluye canciones originales y video del making of) (Play #Volumen 1)

¿Qué serías capaz de hacer por amor? ¿Hasta dónde estarías dispuesto a llegar para alcanzar la fama? Nadie diría que Leo y Aarón son hermanos. El primero es presumido y ambicioso; el segundo, tímido y reservado. Pero ambos desean algo. Mientras Leo sueña con hacerse famoso a toda costa, Aarón no deja de pensar en cómo puede recuperar a su novia, quien, tras ganar un concurso y convertirse en una estrella mundial, se ha vuelto inaccesible. Un día, husmeando en el ordenador de su hermano, Leo descubre que Aarón tiene un talento desbordante para la música, y que ha compuesto y grabado varios temas que no tienen nada que envidiarles a los hits más populares del momento. Sin meditar las consecuencias, Leo decide darlos a conocer por internet y muy pronto el fenómeno Play Serafin -el nombre que le ha puesto al canal de YouTube- estalla por toda la red... El amor es la meta... La fama, su único camino. «Ojalá hubiera estado allí Dalila. Ojalá me hubiera atrevido a mostrar esa faceta de mí cuando todavía estaba a mi lado...Aunque, bien pensado, si ella nunca se hubiera ido, yo no habría hecho caso a Leo y aquel concierto no estaría teniendo lugar. Fuera como fuese, en la siguiente canción me esforcé más que en ninguna otra. Quizá nunca podría volver a hablar con ella, a lo mejor saludarla se había convertido en un imposible.Pero una canción... una canción podría viajar por mil caminos y me acercaría a ella tanto como una palabra o un beso.» Reseñas:«Una de las grandes promesas de la literatura juvenil española.»Nueva Tribuna «Javier Ruescas es el máximo exponente de una generación de autores que romperá los límites de la literatura juvenil.»Francesc Miralles, autor de Retrum «Un éxito entre el público juvenil.»ABC «Una novela fresca y adictiva, que no te suelta hasta el final.»Esther Sanz, autora de El bosque de los corazones dormidos

Play the Game

From debut author Charlene Allen comes a captivating YA contemporary mystery and coming-of-age story, celebrating the power of friendship, first love, and exploring the criminal justice system from the lens of restorative justice. Perfect for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, and Maureen Johnson.In the game of life, sometimes other people hold all the controls. Or so it seems to VZ. Four months have passed since his best friend Ed was killed by a white man in a Brooklyn parking lot.When Singer, the man who killed Ed, is found dead in the same spot where Ed was murdered, all signs point to Jack, VZ’s other best friend, as the prime suspect.VZ’s determined to complete the video game Ed never finished and figure out who actually killed Singer. With help from Diamond, the girl he’s crushing on at work, VZ falls into Ed’s quirky gameiverse. As the police close in on Jack, the game starts to uncover details that could lead to the truth about the murder.Can VZ honor Ed and help Jack before it’s too late?

La playa

El amor y el misterio se entrelazan en esta historia que nos enseña a reconciliarnos con nosotros mismos y con nuestros sueños. La primera novela de la booktuber de Nube de palabras. ¿Qué esconde la playa? Ian regresa a la isla que ha sido su hogar tras un año estudiando en Madrid. Aunque haya bloqueado su pasado mientras estaba en la ciudad, él pertenece al mar, a esa playa en la que ha crecido con su familia y que tanto ha echado de menos. Con su regreso, irrumpe en su vida Eloise, una joven pecosa y pelirroja, con dieciocho años recién cumplidos, que hace que se olvide de la angustia que el chico trae consigo. Pero ella arrastra una carga más pesada de la que aparenta: su hermano murió el pasado otoño y un abismo ha crecido entre su padre y ella desde entonces, que cada día los separa más. En una espiral de angustia y oscuridad hacia la que los dos se ven arrastrados en un momento crítico, el verano de 1988 cambiará sus vidas radicalmente.

The Player (Lorimer SideStreets)

Set in the traditionally homophobic world of amateur hockey, this book follows gay goalie Cooper in his struggle with his feelings for a teammate and coming out to his team. Cooper has been hooking up with teammate Pesh in secret, and has to play along when Pesh dates a girl and even tolerate locker-room homophobic talk. When Pesh outs Cooper online, trying to better his own chances at playing pro, Cooper chooses self-esteem and honesty over sex. With a strong and relatable main character, this book is a realistic, positive look at teen relationships — gay or straight. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group

The Playground (I Like To Visit / Me Gusta Visitar)

This series is the ticket to places both familiar and exciting to young children. From the library to the zoo, each title explores a different place that kids like to visit and describes what a visitor can see and do there. Beginning readers will enjoy the lively, full-color photographs, which enhance the simple, easy-to-read text.

Playing a Part

The first young adult novel translated from Russian, a brave coming-out, coming-of-age story.In June 2013, the Russian government passed laws prohibiting "gay propaganda," threatening jail time and fines to offenders. That same month, in spite of these harsh laws, a Russian publisher released PLAYING A PART, a young adult novel with openly gay characters. It was a brave, bold act, and now this groundbreaking story has been translated for American readers.In PLAYING A PART, Grisha adores everything about the Moscow puppet theater where his parents work, and spends as much time there as he can. But life outside the theater is not so wonderful. The boys in Grisha's class bully him mercilessly, and his own grandfather says hateful things about how he's not "masculine" enough. Life goes from bad to worse when Grisha learns that Sam, his favorite actor and mentor, is moving: He's leaving the country to escape the extreme homophobia he faces in Russia. How Grisha overcomes these trials and writes himself a new role in his own story is heartfelt, courageous, and hopeful.

Playing Chicken

Josh just wanted to fit in with the guys. Maybe they did a few crazy things, but that's what fun is all about. The party continues... until Guzzo dares Josh to a race that ends in death.

Playing Cupid: A Heartwarming Contemporary Debut (The Mythical Creatures Collection #1)

A debut YA Fantasy for fans of Colleen Hoover! For the past five years, seventeen-year-old Megan Cooper has built a wall around her heart with little room to experience true feelings. Her mother's passing has left her family fractured, driving a wedge between her and her father that has only gotten deeper with time. The only solution: graduate high school early and get out of Dodge. With one final standing between her and the rest of her life, Megan is paired with a Home Economics partner who seems destined to dump all the work on her. Constantly bailing at the last minute, with more excuses than she can keep track of, Jay Michaels seems determined to ruin her plan. That is, until she hits Cupid with her car. With his shooting arm is significantly injured, Megan has no choice but to take his place. As she races to find Cupid’s final three love matches in order to meet his quota by the start of the new year, she comes face to face with the very emotions she’s been pushing away for so long. Caught between what her head is saying and what her heart longs for, Megan must face old wounds, find forgiveness, and track down the perfect match for the one boy with all the excuses. This YA debut is a touching and heartwarming shot through the heart for teen and adult readers alike!

Playing Dirty (SVH Senior Year Series #27)

"Watch out, Ken. Will wants his life back. Maybe Ken thinks Will Simmons wasn't paying attention when he took his position on the football team, his college scholarship, his girlfriend . . . His whole, entire life. Guess what, Ken? He was.

Playing for Keeps

From the author of Some Girls Do comes another heartfelt YA sapphic romance—starring a baseball pitcher and a student umpire who are definitely not supposed to fall for one another.&“Sapphic sports romance perfection. Swoony and romantic, but unafraid to tackle grief, family expectations, and fighting for your dreams, this is a home run of a book.&” —Rachael Lippincott, coauthor of the #1 New York Times Bestsellers Five Feet Apart and She Gets the GirlJune is the star pitcher of her elite club baseball team—with an ego to match—and she's a shoo-in to be recruited at the college level, like her parents have always envisioned. That is, if she can play through an overuse injury that has recently gone from bad to worse.Ivy isn't just reffing to pay off her athletic fees or make some extra cash on the side. She wants to someday officiate at the professional level, even if her parents would rather she go to college instead. The first time they cross paths, Ivy throws June out of a game for grandstanding. Still, they quickly grow from enemies to begrudging friends . . . and then something more. But the rules state that players and umpires are prohibited from dating.As June's shoulder worsens, and a rival discovers the girls' secret and threatens to expose them, everything the two have worked so hard for is at risk. Now both must choose: follow their dreams . . . or follow their hearts?

Playing the Part (The Fabulous Five #10)

Beth Barry has finally gotten her big break--a chance to star in the school play. But when she tells her boyfriend, Keith Masterson, how busy she'll be with rehearsals, he doesn't seem to understand. Soon Keith is going out with Christie Winchell, one of Beth's best friends, and Beth faces the most difficult acting job of her life. Will Beth be able to pretend she doesn't care at all?

Playing with Fire: Playing with Fire (Little Secrets #1)

Hidden Pasts. Unexpected Betrayals. Twisted Friendships. Sweet Revenge.The twists keep coming--and no secrets are safe.Her mother's in jail. Her best friend betrayed her. Who can Alison trust?Backstabber Kelly has the world at her feet. Who will she step on next?Sweet, handsome Chad seems like the perfect boyfriend. What is he hiding?Tough-as-nails Zoey is out for revenge. Is she more vulnerable than she thinks?Loyal friend. Bitter rival. Which is the real Tom?Let the drama begin...

Playing with Fire

When a fire cuts off a popular trail in the Oregon forest, a small group trapped by the flames must find another way out—or die—in Playing with Fire, an unrelenting teen-vs-nature YA thriller by New York Times bestselling author April Henry.Natalia is not the kind of girl who takes risks. Six years ago, she barely survived the house fire that killed her baby brother. Now she is cautious and always plays it safe. For months, her co-worker Wyatt has begged her to come hiking with him, and Natalia finally agrees. But when a wildfire breaks out, blocking the trail back, a perfect sunny day quickly morphs into a nightmare. With no cell service, few supplies, and no clear way out of the burning forest, a group of strangers will have to become allies if they’re going to survive. Hiking in the dark, they must deal with injuries, wild animals and even a criminal on the lam—before the fire catches them. Christy Ottaviano Books

Playing with Fire (Slayers #3)

<p>Having superpowers is overrated. It requires Tori to go to way more team practices than can comfortably fit into a normal teenager's schedule. Being a dragon slayer has other drawbacks too--like fighting dragons and keeping one step ahead of power-hungry dragon lords, all without blowing her cover. <p>Tori Hampton is a presidential candidate's daughter, which means she not only has a public reputation to maintain, she also has a humorless bodyguard to ditch every time she needs to go on a mission. <p>And Dr. B has plenty of missions for the Slayers. When he discovers that someone is selling dragon scales on the black market, he's convinced the seller can give him the dragons' location. A surprise strike could turn the tide in the Slayers favor, but when they track down the seller, they find more than they've bargained for.Suddenly, strategies need to change, alliances shift, and Tori finds herself caught in the precarious middle. <p>Jesse, the captain of the other Slayers team, is everything she wants, but then there's Dirk, the dragon lord's son--who also happens to be her ex-boyfriend. He's determined to convince her that she should love dragons, and love him too. The fact that he and his father plan to overthrow the government? Details not worth arguing about. <p>Tori believes she can turn Dirk around and convince him to rejoin the Slayers, but he's just as convinced that she should leave the Slayers and become a dragon lord. Dirk can teach Tori how to control dragons, and it's a skill she desperately wants. It could make all of the difference in a battle. It could save her friends' lives. When Dirk offers to let her ride a dragon, she knows that meeting him is like playing with fire.</p>

Playing with Picturebooks

Offers new insights into the continuing influence of postmodernism on a wide range of international picture books for children published between 1963 and 2008. Its chapters include metafiction; disruption to narrative conventions; interrogation of 'truths'; historiographic metafiction; difference and ex-centricity; globalisation and media.

Playing with the Book: Victorian Movable Picture Books and the Child Reader

A beautifully illustrated exploration of how Victorian novelty picture books reshape the ways children read and interact with texts The Victorian era saw an explosion of novelty picture books with flaps to lift and tabs to pull, pages that could fold out, pop-up scenes, and even mechanical toys mounted on pages. Analyzing books for young children published between 1835 and 1914, Playing with the Book studies how these elaborately designed works raise questions not just about what books should look like but also about what reading is, particularly in relation to children’s literature and child readers. Novelty books promised (or threatened) to make reading a physical as well as intellectual activity, requiring the child to pull a tab or lift a flap to continue the story. These books changed the relationship between pictures, words, and format in both productive and troubling ways. Hannah Field considers these aspects of children’s reading through case studies of different formats of novelty and movable books and intensive examination of editions that have survived from the nineteenth century. She discovers that children ripped, tore, and colored in their novelty books—despite these books’ explicit instructions against such behaviors.Richly illustrated with images of these ingenious constructions, Playing with the Book argues that novelty books construct a process of reading that involves touch as well as sight, thus reconfiguring our understanding of the phenomenology of reading.

Please Send Help: A Novel

Ava and Gen are best friends. Ava knows what she wants and has plans to achieve her goals. Gen...not so much. But no matter how annoying, dramatic, or utterly bananas a 2 a.m. rant might get -- Ava has always been there for Gen and Gen for Ava. But then they graduated high school. Now, they're in the same time zone (although over a thousand miles apart), and in the real world, and it's the worst, but they still have each other's support. For relationships. Questionable roommates. Internships. And whether or not it's a good idea to take in a feral cat. Through their hilarious, sometimes emotional, conversations, Ava and Gen help each other navigate. But as the two of them start to change, will their friendship survive the distance? In Please Send Help, the hilarious new novel from the New York Times bestselling authors of I Hate Everyone But You, Allison Raskin and Gaby Dunn perfectly capture the voice of young adults looking to find their place in the world, proving no matter how desperate things seem, your best friend is always there to reboot your life and send help.

Please Stop Laughing At Me: One Woman's Inspirational Story

"No one should have to endure being teased, bullied, or abused. Cruelty violates a person's sense of self and others... Let them know they are not alone in their struggle. Be compassionate, supportive, and strong." from the Author.

The Pledge

Scream meets Clown in a Cornfield in this young adult horror novel by bestselling author Cale Dietrich featuring a masked killer who targets frat boys.Freshman Sam believes that joining a fraternity is the best way to form a friend group as he begins his college journey – and his best chance of moving on from his past. He is the survivor of a horrific, and world-famous, murder spree, where a masked killer hunted down Sam and his friends.Sam had to do the unthinkable to survive that night, and it completely derailed his life. He sees college, and his new identity as a frat boy, as his best shot at living a life not defined by the killings. He starts to flirt with one of the brothers, who Sam finds is surprisingly accepting of Sam’s past, and begins to think a fresh start truly is possible.And then... one of his new frat brothers is found dead. A new masked murderer, one clearly inspired by the original, emerges, and starts stalking, and slaying, the frat boys of Munroe University. Now Sam will have to race against the clock to figure out who the new killer is - and why they are killing - before Sam loses his second chance – or the lives of any more of his friends.Elements of horror, mystery, and a gay romance make this a story readers won't want to miss.

Plesia

Exhausted from the day's trials, Nath collapses into sleep in his New York apartment, only to awaken in the extraordinary world of Plesia. This planet, hailed as the most splendid in the cosmos, is home to 740 eternally youthful inhabitants who, though appearing to be mere eight-year-olds, have thrived on Plesia for millennia. Governed by a benevolent king from a neighboring realm, Plesia is a utopia where every need is seamlessly met.Amidst this perfection, Nath discovers his heritage as a royal prince of Plesia and that his arrival is serendipitously timed. The peaceful planet faces a grave threat, and it is Nath whom the king and the Plesians need. As Nath joins forces with the king and a valiant group of Plesian allies, he must confront perils and navigate the pernicious disease known as Peur et Haine. His journey is one of courage, friendship, and destiny as he rises to defend the idyllic world that is now his home.

Plotted: A Literary Atlas

This incredibly wide-ranging collection of maps--all inspired by literary classics--offers readers a new way of looking at their favorite fictional worlds. <P><P>Andrew DeGraff's stunningly detailed artwork takes readers deep into the landscapes from The Odyssey, Hamlet, Pride and Prejudice, Invisible Man, Lord of the Flies, A Wrinkle in Time, Watership Down, The Handmaid's Tale, and more. Sure to reignite a love for old favorites and spark fresh interest in more recent works as well, Plotted provides a unique new way of appreciating the lands of the human imagination.

Plunge (Orca Sports)

Cade's dad thinks triathlons are for wimps. He doesn't think it's a real sport and wishes Cade would play football instead, like his older brother, Trent. So Cade trains in secret and qualifies to compete in the provincial championship in Sylvan Lake. The night before the event, Cade's coach suddenly can't go, and Cade is forced to ask his dad for a ride there. He only agrees because Trent has a football game nearby. The road trip takes a nasty turn when his dad swerves to avoid a deer and their car hurtles into an ice-cold river. It's up to Cade to use his skills to save his entire family.

Plus One

Fans of Emma Lord and Rachel Lynn Solomon will revel in Kelsey Rodkey’s latest swoon-worthy YA rom-com as self-proclaimed matchmaker Lahey finally puts her own heart on the line—to find a date in just one week.Lahey Johnson is notorious for helping her friends and classmates find love, but she’s never had a reason to focus on her own love life. Until now. When her detested cousin Summer decides Lahey doesn’t need a plus one to her sweet sixteen, Lahey has the ultimate reason: revenge.Lahey will do anything to prove that she can get a date to Summer’s party—anything, including juggle six prospective suitors in seven days.The only issue? Her sister’s irritating friend Adler has decided to take a front-row seat to the spectacle that is Lahey’s life. Lahey is determined not to let him distract her from one-upping Summer. But as the party creeps closer, the panic sets in. Can a matchmaker ever really meet her own match?Last Chance Books author Kelsey Rodkey delivers another perfect read for all who love their romance with a side of repartee.

The Plymouth Colony (Landmark Events In American History Series)

Describes the establishment of the English colony at Plymouth, Massachusetts, from its planning phase to the 1620 translantic journey of settlers, as well as the experiences of those settlers in the new land.

Pó ao Pó (Uma mini aventura Brandywine #2)

Situado no universo de Helena Brandywine, esta história é a segunda aventura das Irmãs Slaughter. O que uma garota pode fazer? As irmãs de Chastity a deixaram em casa sozinha por uma semana, o que faria qualquer funileiro americano viril? Inventar, claro. Que pena que a casamenteira curiosa Sra. Katz tenha trazido um candidato a marido e um mistério em potencial para a Chastity afundar seus dentes. Quem poderia estar atormentando uma sinagoga local? Como a morte do antigo rabino entá envolvida e o que há com a criatura metade porco e metade homem espreitando? Em Pó ao Pó cabe a Chastity Slaughter descobrir enquanto suas irmãs estão fora.

Pobre diabla (Trilogía Cliché #Volumen 2)

Nunca un CLICHÉ fue tan adictivo... Sigue la trilogía de ADRIANA CRIADO, la nueva voz de la novela romántica. Caerle mal a Sasha Washington no es algo que perturbe a Torres, sino que, más bien, le divierte. En este nuevo curso, los Wolves se ven obligados a compartir su pista con el equipo de patinaje, lo que hará que las dos personas más opuestas de todo el campus coincidan sobre el hielo más de lo que les gustaría. Sasha vive tras la estela de una patinadora olímpica: su madre. Torres necesita salvar su futuro y proteger a su familia de su padre. Ninguno puede permitirse distracciones, pero cuando la arrogancia de Sasha choca con la actitud juguetona de Torres, todos sus cimientos empiezan a desmoronarse. ¿Dejarán que los sentimientos los distraigan del camino hacia el éxito que tanto anhelan?

Pocho

Pocho es una historia de amistad, aceptación y la lucha por encontrar tu identidad en el mundo.Danny es alto y delgado. A pesar de no ser fuerte, sus brazos son lo suficientemente largos como para lanzar un balón de fútbol americano con tanta fuerza, que cualquier cazatalentos lo contrataría sin pensarlo dos veces. Pero Danny ni siquiera es parte de un equipo. Cada vez que se entra en el campo, es como si perdiera sus poderes.Pero eso no tiene importancia. No es como si en la escuela privada a la que va esperen mucho de el. Danny es morenito. Y crecer en San Diego, una ciudad tan cercana a la frontera, significa que todo el mundo sabe exactamente quien es, incluso antes de pronunciar una palabra. Antes de saber que Danny no habla español y que su mamá es rubia y de ojos azules, ya todos han formado una impresión de el. Incluso el mismo. De hecho, Danny está convencido de que las discrepancias entre su piel y su cultura han sido la causa de que su padre haya regresado a México.Por eso pasará el verano con la familia de su papá. Pero para encontrarse a sí mismo, primero tendrá que enfrentarse a los demonios que tanto ha evadido, y tendrá que aceptar abrirse a una amistad jamás imagino que formaría.

Pocho

Pocho es una historia de amistad, aceptación y la lucha por encontrar tu identidad en el mundo. Danny es alto y delgado. A pesar de no ser fuerte, sus brazos son lo suficientemente largos como para lanzar un balón de fútbol americano con tanta fuerza, que cualquier cazatalentos lo contrataría sin pensarlo dos veces. Pero Danny ni siquiera es parte de un equipo. Cada vez que se entra en el campo, es como si perdiera sus poderes. Pero eso no tiene importancia. No es como si en la escuela privada a la que va esperen mucho de el. Danny es morenito. Y crecer en San Diego, una ciudad tan cercana a la frontera, significa que todo el mundo sabe exactamente quien es, incluso antes de pronunciar una palabra. Antes de saber que Danny no habla español y que su mamá es rubia y de ojos azules, ya todos han formado una impresión de el. Incluso el mismo. De hecho, Danny está convencido de que las discrepancias entre su piel y su cultura han sido la causa de que su padre haya regresado a México. Por eso pasará el verano con la familia de su papá. Pero para encontrarse a sí mismo, primero tendrá que enfrentarse a los demonios que tanto ha evadido, y tendrá que aceptar abrirse a una amistad jamás imagino que formaría.

Pocket Companion to Narnia: A Guide to the Magical World of C.S. Lewis

The pocket guide is an adventurer's passport to the land of Narnia. From Aslan, the great lion, to Zardeenah, the mysterious lady of the night, this comprehensive and accessible companion contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries covering all the characters, events, places, and themes that Lewis magically wove into his timeless and magical world. This little book will be perfect for the millions of kids and parents who already love the Narnia books and want to go deeper into that world, as well as for those newly drawn to the story by the Narnia movie. The Pocket Companion is a perfect gift book, a natural movie tie-in, and will continue to help readers and fans get closer to the magical world of Narnia for years to come.

A Pocket Full of Posies

Who will be the last to fall? In this terrifying spin on the old rhyme, a family moves to a seemingly perfect town only to discover that it is anything but normal.Parker doesn’t want to leave her home -- the house she’s lived in her whole life -- but her dad finally, finally got a job and that means they can move somewhere safe, without the fear of break-ins. The town of Coronation is gated community, something that will finally put her mom at ease. As soon as Parker gets there, it puts her at ease too…. at least at first. Everyone is nice. The tennis team immediately accepts her. The teachers are all really cool. Even the boys are easy to talk to...and boys have never been easy to talk to for her. Everything about the community is welcoming, inclusive. But one day during lunch, the loudspeaker crackles and a voice beckons them all to the courtyard. It’s time for the school’s monthly tradition: a mass game of Ring Around the Rosie. But that’s ridiculous. It’s a children’s rhyme. And Parker knows the truth behind the fatalism of the old game is a brutal one—a symbolic ritual around of the Black Plague. Still, the crowd joins hands, chanting and singing the rhyme in unison. The girl left standing is crowned and celebrated as the Rose Duchess. But the next day, she’s gone. Why is no one else concerned that the girl has disappeared? Why is the image of a strangled rose being tagged on the school walls? What is the intoxicated scent that continues to engulf her and cloud her thoughts? As the dark roots of the town begin to rise to the surface, Parker is left to wonder: Where have these sacrifices gone and who are they for? There is only so much time. Because when Parker is the last to fall, the only thing she can do is run…

Pocket Thesaurus (Special Abridged Edition)

The Scholastic Pocket Thesaurus is an innovative, easy-to-use title created for the many kids who get frustrated when they try to use a thesaurus. If they look up a word and "it's not there," many students will give up rather than turn to the indexes in the back of their books to redirect their searches. The Scholastic Pocket Thesaurus's innovative same-page index solves this problem.

Pod Racer (Level Up)

A11_4_ON3 is a gamer who likes to look out for himself—especially when it comes to winning. When he learns he's part of a four-player team with his former gaming crew, no one is happy to work together again. But their team must win this virtual reality racing game, or they'll be trapped inside the virtual world forever. Can he change his attitude for the sake of his team? Or will his self-centered playing be their downfall?

El poder de la tormenta

Los cielos contra la tierra. El pasado contra el futuro. El amor contra el destino. Vane Weston es uno de los caminantes del cielo, capaz de hablar con los vientos y de dominar los Vendavales, destinado a ser el rey que devolverá la paz al pueblo de las sílfides. Un ser hecho de tierra y de aire, que ha ido a parar al ojo del huracán. Los Tormentos están dispuestos a todo con tal de hacerse con el poder absoluto. Y solo Vane puede detenerlos. Ahora Audra ha desaparecido y una fuerza oscura está debilitando a los Vendavales. En un mundo que se hace añicos, Vane no tendrá más remedio que resignarse a su destino. No sabe si está preparado, ni tampoco en quién confiar. Solo está seguro de una cosa: la fuerza del vínculo que le une a Audra. No sabe que los vínculos también pueden romperse...

El poder de las sombras (Oscuros #Volumen 2)

Nada en el mundo podría apagar las llamas del amor... Segunda entrega de la saga romántica paranormal «Oscuros», la apasionante historia de amor entre Daniel y Luce. Fort Bragg, 2010. Daniel creía que nada ni nadie podría volver a separarlo de Luce, pero estaba muy equivocado. Ángeles y demonios acaban de sellar un pacto tan excepcional como las circunstancias que los rodean: se concederán 18 días de tregua para dar caza a los desterrados, los ángeles caídos que han sido condenados al exilio y que ahora buscan a Luce. A Daniel no le queda otro remedio que llevarla a la Escuela de la Costa, el único lugar donde estará totalmente aislada y protegida de la batalla que va a librarse en el Cielo. Será difícil convencerla para que abandone Espada & Cruz, aunque, si todo sale como Daniel espera, muy pronto volverán a verse... Pero ¿cuántas sorpresas pueden sacudir sus vidas en solo 18 días?

El poder de los elegidos: El gran temblor - Segundo libro (Gran Temblor #Volumen 2)

Hay magia más allá del mundo real... Nuevos y misteriosos hechizos, animales parlantes, profecías secretas y un plan maléfico para destruir los distintos mundos en la nueva entrega de la serie «Gran Temblor». En el llamado Veromundo, el mundo posterior al Gran Temblor, Effie Truelove y sus amigos -el mago Maximilian, la bruja Raven, la sanadora Lexy y el guerrero Wolf- tienen prohibido hacer magia, poseer objetos mágicos y, por supuesto, viajar al Altermundo. Cuando Effie es expulsada del colegio por no respetar estas normas y su padre le confisca sus adminículos, la niña se pregunta cómo recuperar esa vida que tanto ama. La ocasión se presenta cuando Raven oye el rumor de que Skylurian Midzhar planea quemar todos los ejemplares del popular libro Los elegidos en una ceremonia pública. Indignada por la noticia, Effie vuelve a hurtadillas al Altermundo para salvar su preciada Gran Biblioteca y proteger el Valle del Dragón, sin saber que esos planes maléficos prevén acabar con ella. En esta continuación de las aventuras de El Valle del Dragón, los cinco protagonistas irán descubriendo la verdadera naturaleza de sus poderes y explorarán distintos caminos para entender el nuevo mundo en el que viven. Opiniones:«Personajes fascinantes, un desenlace dramático y una intriga sobre libros y bibliotecas han contribuido a la excelente acogida de este segundo libro de la serie "El Gran Temblor". Una secuela rica, original y muy imaginativa.»Kirkus Reviews «Deslumbrante. [...] Una de las fantasías más brillantes que he leído.»Neil Gaiman «El debut más prometedor en ficción juvenil desde Harry Potter. Entretenido, absorbente y emocionante a la vez.»Joanne Harris

El poder de Seis: NOS PERSIGUEN, SEGUIREMOS LUCHANDO (Legados de Lorien #Volumen 2)

NOS PERSIGUEN.Seguiremos luchando. Tenemos el poder de Seis. Continúa la saga iniciada con Soy el número cuatro. Escapamos de nuestro mundo poco antes de que fuera destruido. Al llegar a vuestro planeta nos separamos. Durante un tiempo intentamos vivir entre vosotros, camuflándonos, escondiéndonos de nuestros enemigos. Tenemos poderes inimaginables y estamos aprendiendo a controlarlos para defendernos, aunque algunos de nosotros ya han caído antes de empezar a luchar. Debemos darnos prisa. Tenemos que intentar reunirnos, porque solo así conseguiremos ser más fuertes. Antes de que nosotros cambiemos. Antes de que sea demasiado tarde.

Podhu Tamizh (Tamil Reader) 12th Standard - Tamilnadu Board

Podhu Tamizh (Tamil Reader) Textbook for the 12th Standard Students, preparing for Tamil Nadu State Board Exam.

Poemhood: History, Folklore & the Black Experience: A Young Adult Poetry Anthology

"A rich, thoughtful anthology exploring centuries of Black poetry." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"This deep and complex assemblage of Black poetry culminates in a joyful, painful, and emotionally rich experience." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)"An eclectic mix of Black experiences fills this unmatched anthology that features both modern poets, such as Nikki Giovanni and Ibi Zoboi, and 'the brilliant Black poets who are now ancestors'... A fresh canon for poetry studies."—ALA Booklist (starred review)Starring thirty-seven poets, with contributions from acclaimed authors, including Kwame Alexander, Ibi Zoboi, and Nikki Giovanni, this breathtaking Black YA poetry anthology edited by National Book Award finalist Amber McBride, Taylor Byas, and Erica Martin celebrates Black poetry, folklore, and culture.Come, claim your wings.Lift your life above the earth,return to the land of your father’s birth.What exactly is it to be Black in America?Well, for some, it’s learning how to morph the hatred placed by others into love for oneself; for others, it’s unearthing the strength it takes to continue to hold one’s swagger when multitudinous factors work to make Black lives crumble. For some, it’s gathering around the kitchen table as Grandma tells the story of Anansi the spider, while for others it's grinning from ear to ear while eating auntie’s spectacular 7Up cake.Black experiences and traditions are complex, striking, and vast—they stretch longer than the Nile and are four times as deep—and carry more than just unimaginable pain—there is also joy.Featuring an all-star group of thirty-seven powerful poetic voices, including such luminaries as Kwame Alexander, James Baldwin, Ibi Zoboi, Audre Lorde, Nikki Giovanni, and Gwendolyn Brooks, this riveting anthology depicts the diversity of the Black experience by fostering a conversation about race, faith, heritage, and resilience between fresh poets and the literary ancestors that came before them.Edited by Taylor Byas, Erica Martin, and Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner Amber McBride, Poemhood will simultaneously highlight the duality and nuance at the crux of so many Black experiences with poetry being the psalm constantly playing.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection pick!

Poemsia: A Novel

When Verity stumbles on an old, mysterious book, Poemsia, she finds herself suddenly thrust into the dizzying world of social media stardom, where poets are the new rock stars and fame is sometimes just a click away. International bestselling author Lang Leav takes you into the shadowy world of contemporary poetry in this revealing and emotionally charged story about friendship, first love, betrayal, and the courage to follow your dreams.