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Sunny Days Ahead: 150 Devotions for Health and Happiness
by Lindsay FranklinCreate a positive mindset and build a happier life with these 10-minute spiritual reflections for teens and young adults. With all the challenges and hardships we face in our lives and in the world around us, it&’s harder than ever to preserve our happiness, faith, confidence, and well-being. Sunny Days Ahead contains 150 devotions and writing prompts for readers 13 and up to restore inner peace and find more joy in your everyday life.Set aside the stress and negative self-talk and embrace the amazing promises and plans God has for you. With both Scripture-based wisdom and scientific, therapeutic insights, each affirming devotion will boost your mood and give you practical guidance on improving your mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. Just 10 minutes of prayer and self-care a day will leave you feeling more confident, optimistic, and empowered.Topics include:GratitudeRest and physical careLoneliness and anxietyPerseveranceRelationships and communityGoals, dreams, and hope Each 10-minute devotion features:An empowering, hope-filled Scripture referenceA daily dose of optimism and insightA reflection prompt and practical takeaway Greet each new day with joy, gratitude, and hope with Sunny Days Ahead! And check out these other devotionals for teens: Adored and A Mindful Moment.
Sunny: Diary Three (California Diaries #12)
by Ann M. MartinSunny knew this was coming, but she never prepared herself to say good-bye forever Sunny&’s mom has stopped her cancer treatments, leaving the hospital to spend her final days at home. Sunny has been sleep deprived and kind of all over the place. She goes to school, but not to her classes. She talks to Dawn a little, but otherwise, her mind has been hijacked by thoughts of losing her mom. When a string of visitors comes through the door to say their good-byes, she finally realizes this is it. The end. Facing the pain allows Sunny to actually talk to her mom and learn a little more about her before she&’s gone. Sunny makes it her duty to start helping and becomes obsessed with listing everything she needs to say before her mom dies. Her mother knows there isn&’t enough time—there will never be enough time—to say everything that needs to be said . . . but maybe there&’s something she can give her daughter that will help ease Sunny&’s pain. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author&’s collection. Sunny: Diary Three is the 12th book in the California Diaries, which also includes Dawn: Diary Three and Maggie: Diary Three.
Sunny G's Series of Rash Decisions
by Navdeep Singh DhillonSunny G’s brother left him one thing when he died: His notebook, which Sunny is determined to fill up with a series of rash decisions. Decision number one was a big one: He stopped wearing his turban, cut off his hair, and shaved his beard. He doesn’t look like a Sikh anymore. He doesn’t look like himself anymore. Even his cosplay doesn’t look right without his beard. <p><p> Sunny debuts his new look at prom, which he’s stuck going to alone. He’s skipping the big fandom party—the one where he’d normally be in full cosplay, up on stage playing bass with his band and his best friend, Ngozi—in favor of the Very Important Prom Experience. An experience that’s starting to look like a bust. <p><p> Enter Mindii Vang, a girl with a penchant for making rash decisions of her own, starting with stealing Sunny’s notebook. When Sunny chases after her, prom turns into an all-night adventure—a night full of rash, wonderful, romantic, stupid, life-changing decisions.
Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous
by Suzanne ParkA PopSugar Best Book of June!"An absolute joy to read. I completely demolished it one sitting."—Alethea Kontis, NPR.orgA social media influencer is shipped off to a digital detox summer camp in this funny coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of Jenny Han's The Summer I Turned Pretty and Love and Gelato.Sunny Song's Big Summer Goals:1) Make Rafael Kim my boyfriend (finally!)2) Hit 100K followers (almost there...)3) Have the best last summer of high school everNot on Sunny's list: accidentally filming a PG-13 cooking video that goes viral (#browniegate). Extremely not on her list: being shipped off to a digital detox farm camp in Iowa (IOWA??) for a whole month. She's traded in her WiFi connection for a butter churn, and if she wants any shot at growing her social media platform this summer, she'll need to find a way back online.But between some unexpected friendships and an alarmingly cute farm boy, Sunny might be surprised by the connections she makes when she's forced to disconnect.Praise for Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous:"Sunny Song is one of the most hilarious, heart-warming, relatable teen characters I've had the pleasure of encountering. A must-have."—Sandhya Menon, New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi"A true delight!"—Helen Hoang, USA Today bestselling author of The Kiss Quotient"Sunny will easily endear herself to many readers."—Booklist"Park smartly and honestly weaves Sunny's nuanced experience as a Korean American into a story that is ultimately about human identity in our advanced age of social networking."—Kirkus Reviews"Suzanne Park smartly explores identity, specifically when it is intertwined with social media...an insightful, pertinent and humorous novel."—Shelf Awareness
Sunny's California Diaries: Diary One, Diary Two, and Diary Three (California Diaries)
by Ann M. MartinTeenager Maggie Blume struggles with not being perfect in this spin-off from the Newbery Award–winning author’s Baby-sitters Club series. Straight-A student Maggie might seem perfect, but in reality, her life is anything but. There’s not much she can do about the demands her dad puts on her, her mother’s alcoholism, or her insecurity about following her passion for music—but she can control what she eats. As Maggie’s friends begin to worry that she has an eating disorder, she’ll have to face the fact that she might have a problem being perfect won’t solve . . . The next chapter following Ann M. Martin’s bestselling Baby-sitters Club series, the California Diaries are the first-person journals of Dawn, Sunny, Maggie, Amalia, and Ducky—five teenagers dealing with the ups and downs of growing up. This collection includes the complete set of Maggie’s three California Diaries.
Sunreach (The Skyward Series)
by Brandon Sanderson Janci PattersonFrom #1 bestselling author Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson comes the first of three Skyward series novellas, each told from the perspective of a different member of the team back on Detritus. Read FM's story between Starsight and Cytonic.When a planet-destroying Delver suddenly appears in the sky of Detritus and vanishes just as suddenly, FM knows that the last free human society got lucky. Her Skyward Flight companion, Spensa, figured out how to draw this Delver away, but it won&’t be so easy next time. The forces of the Galactic Superiority will be back—and if the Defiant Defense Force can&’t figure out a way to escape the planet, humanity&’s destruction is only a matter of time. Spensa&’s mission to infiltrate the Superiority unveiled the secret to their hyperdrives—a cytonic slug species called the Taynix. Now FM&’s flightleader, Jorgen, has found a large group of Taynix hiding in the caverns far below Detritus&’s surface. FM and Jorgen must work together with the engineer Rig to awaken the mysterious alien Alanik and unlock the powers of the Taynix, or humanity will be trapped. With Spensa&’s friend Minister Cuna of the Superiority stranded at the outpost of Sunreach, they need to figure out how to rescue her—or the Superiority government will be in the sole clutches of those who want to wipe out Detritus once and for all. Praise for SkywardAn Instant New York Times BestsellerA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year • "Startling revelations and stakes-raising implications . . . Sanderson plainly had a ball with this nonstop, highflying opener, and readers will too." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review • "With this action-packed trilogy opener, Sanderson offers up a resourceful, fearless heroine and a memorable cast." —Publishers Weekly, starred review • "It is impossible to turn the pages fast enough." —Booklist
Sunrise Over Fallujah
by Walter Dean MyersRobin "Birdy" Perry, a new army recruit from Harlem, isn't quite sure why he joined the army, but he's sure where he's headed: Iraq. Birdy and the others in the Civilian Affairs Battalion are supposed to help secure and stabilize the country and successfully interact with the Iraqi people. Officially, the code name for their maneuvers is Operation Iraqi Freedom. But the young men and women in the CA unit have a simpler name for it:WAR
Suns Will Rise (System Divine #3)
by Jessica Brody Joanne RendellLes Misérables meets The Lunar Chronicles in this thrilling conclusion to the System Divine trilogy that&’s an &“explosion of emotion, intrigue, romance, and revolution&” (Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series).An heir. A renegade. A convict. A cyborg A défecteur. Five rebels. One revolution. It&’s been three months since the Patriarche was beheaded, leaving behind no known heir. Now, the planet of Laterre is unrecognizable. General Bonnefaçon has cleaned up the streets, fed the hungry, and restored peace while the next leader is decided upon. From the outside, Laterre seems to be flourishing. But dangerous rifts threaten to shatter the planet from within. The Red Scar has been killing off anyone with a legitimate claim to the Regime, while the Vangarde are preparing for the return of their infamous leader. Then, it&’s revealed that the Patriarche had a daughter who is still alive. A missing Paresse heir…Alouette has been locked in a secret facility for months, interrogated on the whereabouts of the General&’s renegade grandson. Marcellus is desperately searching for Alouette, knowing she&’s the key to the Vangarde&’s plan to overthrow the corrupt Regime, but unaware that he, himself, is being hunted by a new cyborg tasked with tracking down the planet&’s most wanted criminals. Meanwhile Chatine is growing restless, living underground with a rebel group she doesn&’t fit into. Until an old friend solicits her help to save the Défecteur community from a mysterious, new threat. A threat that will tie them all together. When the general makes an explosive play for power, allegiances will shift, rebels will become leaders, barricades will rise, and the tinderbox of Laterre will finally ignite, launching a revolution five hundred years in the making.
Sunset Island (Sunset Island #1)
by Cherie BennettI definitely made the right decision--working here as a summer nanny. I'm away from my messed-up family, the island is beautiful, Samantha and Carrie are here, and we're all working for terrific families. Then there's Kurt. He's handsome, sensitive, down to earth. What if Kurt finds out the truth about me? Everything's going so great, I'd hate to have anything wreck it now. Wish me luck, OK? -Emma
Super Adjacent
by Crystal CestariClaire has always wanted to work with superheroes, from collecting Warrior Nation cards as a kid to drafting "What to Say to a Hero" speeches in her diary. Now that she's landed a coveted internship with the Chicago branch of Warrior Nation, Claire is ready to prove she belongs, super or not. But complicating plans is the newest WarNat hero, Girl Power (aka Joy), who happens to be egotistical and self-important . . . and pretty adorable. Bridgette, meanwhile, wants out of WarNat. <P><P>After years of dating the famous Vaporizer (aka Matt), she's sick of playing second, or third, or five-hundredth fiddle to all the people-in-peril in the city of Chicago. Of course, once Bridgette meets Claire-who's clearly in need of a mentor and wingman-giving up WarNat becomes slightly more complicated. It becomes a lot more complicated when Joy, Matt, and the rest of the heroes go missing, leaving only Claire and Bridgette to save the day. <P><P>In this fresh and funny take on the world of supers, author Crystal Cestari spotlights what it's like to be the seemingly non-super half of a dynamic duo with banter-filled romance and bold rescues perfect for readers seeking a great escape.
The Super Easy Teen Baking Cookbook: 60 Simple Step-by-Step Recipes (Super Easy Teen Cookbooks)
by Marlynn Jayme SchotlandInspire teens to make delicious baked goods of their own with these easy recipes Baking can seem like a lot of complicated chemistry, but with the help of The Super Easy Teen Baking Cookbook, it all becomes simple. These beginner-friendly recipes show teens how to create their own sweet and savory baked goods at home—even if they've never baked before. There's no time-consuming prep work, no boring flavors, and no help from adults necessary! This teen baking cookbook helps them: Get started quickly—A kitchen setup guide full of helpful tips and safety info makes it easy for teens to dive right in. Unleash their creativity—Ingredient substitution ideas offer teens endless variety for switching up the flavors of their bakes. Speak the language—A glossary of common terms like "glaze," "mince," and "zest" helps teens build their baking vocabulary. Encourage teens to get baking with this fun collection of super easy recipes.
Super Fake Love Song
by David YoonFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Frankly in Love comes a sweet contemporary YA rom-com where a case of mistaken identity kicks off a string of (fake) events that just may lead to (real) love.When Sunny Dae--self-proclaimed total nerd--meets Cirrus Soh, he can't believe how cool and confident she is. So when Cirrus mistakes Sunny's older brother Gray's bedroom--with its electric guitars and rock posters--for Sunny's own, he sort of, kind of, accidentally winds up telling her he's the front man of a rock band.Before he knows it, Sunny is knee-deep in the lie: He ropes his best friends into his scheme, begging them to form a fake band with him, and starts wearing Gray's rock-and-roll castoffs. But no way can he trick this amazing girl into thinking he's cool, right? Just when Sunny is about to come clean, Cirrus asks to see them play sometime. Gulp.Now there's only one thing to do: Fake it till you make it.From New York Times bestselling author David Yoon comes an inventive new romantic comedy about identity, perception, and how hard it can feel sometimes to simply be yourself.
Super Manny Stands Up!
by Kelly Dipucchio Stephanie GraeginNew York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Stephanie Graegin bring a lionhearted new hero to life in this tender, sparkling story about standing up for what's right--and finding your inner superpowers. Every day after school, Manny saves the world from formidable foes. I AM FEARLESS! I AM STRONG! I AM BRAVE! I AM POWERFUL! I AM INVINCIBLE! Zombie bears, evil cloud monsters, and alien robots with laser beam eyes are no match for Super Manny. But when Manny encounters a real-life nemesis in the school cafeteria, will he be able to summon his superhero strength to save the day?
Super Pop!: Pop Culture Top Ten Lists to Help You Win at Trivia, Survive in the Wild, and Make It Through the Holidays
by Daniel HarmonSuper Pop! offers a maximum-pleasure, minimum-effort way to become smarter, happier, and more likely to survive your next family function (or a shark attack). This hilarious and wide-ranging guide sorts nearly 500 different bestsellers, blockbusters, and underappreciated gems into quirky top ten lists, like "Outwit Death: Essential Lessons in Survival," and "Achieve Mindfulness: Movies That Will Show You the Way (With Wise Elders Now Included)." So whether you're looking for some motivational workout music, need help planning a July 4th double feature, or just want to pick up some knowledge without straining your brain, this book has you covered. With new insights on old classics and fresh ideas for jaded eyes, Super Pop! makes sense of pop culture — and then puts pop culture back to work!
SuperGol. ¡A por la copa!
by Luigi Garlando¿Qué es lo mejor de las vacaciones? Para los Cebolletas no hay duda: ¡los torneos de fútbol veraniegos! Este año, los chicos de Champignon han sido invitados nada más y nada menos que a un Minimuldial... ¡como unos auténticos campeones! Y lo más emocionante es que cada uno defenderá los colores de su país: Joâo jugará con Brasil, Rafa con Italia, y Tomi y los demás con España. ¿Quién conquistará la mítica Copa del Mundo?Quince niños.Una pasión: el fútbolUn sueño: ¡ser los mejores!
Superhero: The Fabulous Adventures of Rocket Kumar and Other Indian Superheroes
by Scholastic IndiaThis volume is about the adventures of Rocket Kumar and other Indian Superheroes.
Superman: Dawnbreaker (DC Icons Series)
by Matt de la PeñaThe blockbuster DC Icons series that began with Leigh Bardugo's Wonder Woman, Marie Lu's Batman, and Sarah J. Maas's Catwoman continues with the story of the world's first super hero--SUPERMAN--from award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author MATT DE LA PEÑA. <p><p> When the dawn breaks, a hero rises.His power is beyond imagining.Clark Kent has always been faster, stronger--better--than everyone around him. But he wasn't raised to show off, and drawing attention to himself could be dangerous. Plus, it's not like he's earned his powers . . . yet. <p> But power comes with a price.Lately it's difficult to hold back and keep his heroics in the shadows. When Clark follows the sound of a girl crying, he comes across Gloria Alvarez and discovers a dark secret lurking in Smallville. Turns out, Clark's not the only one hiding something. Teaming up with his best friend, Lana Lang, he throws himself into the pursuit of the truth. What evil lies below the surface of his small town? And what will it cost Clark to learn about his past as he steps into the light to become the future Man of Steel? Because before he can save the world, he must save Smallville.
Superman: Superman: Dawnbreaker (DC ICONS #Volumen 3)
by Matt de la PenaCuando cae la noche, aparece el héroe. Clark Kent siempre ha sido más rápido, más fuerte y mejor que la gente que lo rodea. Pero no fue educado para demostrarlo, y llamar la atención podría ser peligroso. Además, tal vez todavía no haya desarrollado sus poderes... Sus cualidades van más allá de la imaginación. Pero todo poder tiene un precio.
SuperMoon
by H. A. Swain Rich DeasA futuristic thriller about the colonization of and culture clashes between the Moon and Earth from H.A. Swain, the author of Hungry and Gifted.Sol is the month between June and July on the thirteen-month Moon calendar. It's the only time teenagers have to themselves between rigorous scientific training and their ultimate lab assignments in their colony on the Moon. Their families emigrated from Earth to build better lives; but life on the Moon is far from perfect, as Uma learns on the eve of Sol. Uma meets an Earthen girl who becomes a fast friend, and much more. What Uma doesn't know is that the girl is assigned to infect Uma with a plague that a rogue faction of Earthen scientists hope will wipe out Moon soldiers. Will Uma be the cause of a pandemic? Whom can she trust, and moreover, whom does she love?
Supernatural: Heart of the Dragon
by Keith R. A. DecandidoA Supernatural novel that reveals a previously unseen adventure for the Winchester brothers, from the hit CW series! When renegade angel Castiel alerts Sam and Dean to a series of particularly brutal killings in San Francisco's Chinatown, they realise the Heart of the Dragon, an ancient evil of unspeakable power, is back! John Winchester faced the terrifying spirit 20 years ago, and the Campbell family fought it 20 years before that - can the boys succeed where their parents and grandparents failed?
Supernormal: The Untold Story of Adversity and Resilience
by Meg Jayp.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #232323} Clinical psychologist and author of The Defining Decade, Meg Jay takes us into the world of the supernormal: those who soar to unexpected heights after childhood adversity.Whether it is the loss of a parent to death or divorce; bullying; alcoholism or drug abuse in the home; mental illness in a parent or a sibling; neglect; emotional, physical or sexual abuse; having a parent in jail; or growing up alongside domestic violence, nearly 75% of us experience adversity by the age of 20. But these experiences are often kept secret, as are our courageous battles to overcome them.Drawing on nearly two decades of work with clients and students, Jay tells the tale of ordinary people made extraordinary by these all-too-common experiences, everyday superheroes who have made a life out of dodging bullets and leaping over obstacles, even as they hide in plain sight as doctors, artists, entrepreneurs, lawyers, parents, activists, teachers, students and readers. She gives a voice to the supernormals among us as they reveal not only "How do they do it?" but also "How does it feel?"These powerful stories, and those of public figures from Andre Agassi to Jay Z, will show supernormals they are not alone but are, in fact, in good company.Marvelously researched and compassionately written, this exceptional book narrates the continuing saga that is resilience as it challenges us to consider whether -- and how -- the good wins out in the end.
Supernova (Light Years Ser. #Bk. 2)
by Kass MorganKass Morgan, New York Times bestselling author of The 100, once again delivers pulse-pounding action and glittering romance in this thrilling sequel to Light Years. Tensions are rising between the Quatrans and the Specters, and the Quatra Fleet is gearing up for an epic fight. With a galaxy on the brink of war and loyalties divided, the friendship of four cadets will be tested. Orelia has been arrested for espionage, and her future is looking bleak . . . until the Quatrans make her a surprising offer that could save her life--and the lives of everyone in the galaxy. Reeling from his breakup, Arran finds comfort in a sympathetic boy from Loos, someone who understands how hard it can be to fit in. But is it enough for Arran to forget his heartbreak?Cormak's position at the Academy is finally secure. But when someone discovers his treasonous secret, it jeopardizes everything he's fought for, including his relationship with the person he cares about most.And Vesper is ready to become a superstar officer . . . until she uncovers a conspiracy that shakes her faith in the Quatra Fleet to its core. As secret machinations come to light, these cadets will be forced to overcome their differences and band together to restore peace to their worlds.
The Superstar (Kick!)
by Chris KreieDaniela is looking forward to soccer season. Not only are the Bay Park Rams a great team, she gets to play alongside her best friend, Rinad. And then there's Kennedy—the newest member of the team—who might just be the best soccer player Daniela's ever seen! But not everyone on the team feels the same way. When Rinad is benched in favor of Kennedy, Rinad partially blames Daniela. Suddenly, more than team chemistry is on the line—can Daniela's friendship with Rinad survive the team's new superstar?
The Supervillain and Me
by Danielle BanasAs witty as it is heartpounding, this fresh take on the beloved superhero genre is all about finding your own way to shine even when it seems everyone else around you is, well... super.Never trust a guy in spandex.In Abby Hamilton’s world, superheroes do more than just stop crime and save cats stuck in trees—they also drink milk straight from the carton and hog the television remote. Abby’s older brother moonlights as the famous Red Comet, but without powers of her own, following in his footsteps has never crossed her mind.That is, until the city’s newest vigilante comes bursting into her life.After saving Abby from an attempted mugging, Morriston’s fledgling supervillain Iron Phantom convinces her that he’s not as evil as everyone says, and that their city is under a vicious new threat. As Abby follows him deeper into their city’s darkest secrets, she comes to learn that heroes can’t always be trusted, and sometimes it’s the good guys who wear black.Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, The Supervillain and Me is a hilarious, sweet, and action-packed novel by debut author Danielle Banas that proves no one is perfect, not even superheroes.Praise for The Supervillain and Me:"Get ready for a wild ride in this zany, high-action thriller." —Booklist"Banas adeptly keeps readers guessing about Iron Phantom’s identity and provides plenty of romantic tension, which will satisfy even die-hard fans of the genre." —School Library Journal"Action, comedy, romance, you name it, this book has got it!" —KayleyKing, reader on SwoonReads.com