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Mosquito: The Story of Man's Deadliest Foe
by Andrew SpielmanNow in paperback--a fascinating work of popular science from a world-renowned expert on mosquitoes and a prize-winning reporter.In this lively and comprehensive portrait of the mosquito, its role in history, and its threat to mankind, Spielman and D'Antonio take a mosquito's-eye view of nature and man. They show us how mosquitoes breed, live, mate, and die, and introduce us to their enemies, both natural and man-made. The authors present tragic and often grotesque examples of how the mosquito has insinuated itself into human history, from the malaria that devastated invaders of ancient Rome to the current widespread West Nile fever panic. Filled with little-known facts and remarkable anecdotes that bring this tiny being into larger focus, Mosquito offers fascinating, alarming, and convincing evidence that the sooner we get to know this pesky insect, the better off we'll be.
NIPS XI
by Ruth StarkeIf white boys can't jump, can Asian kids play cricket? Lan's fed up with being called a nip. He wants to be a true-blue Aussie. What better way than by playing the greatest Anglo game of all?Lan gathers a team together and defiantly gives it a name: NIPS XI. Now all they have to do is get some equipment, find a coach, get themselves a sponsor and learn the rules of the game. Then it's time to challenge the best cricket team in the district.A funny, empowering story of cricket and curry, spinners and leggies, that is about overcoming cultural barriers, in sport and in life.Also by Ruth Starke, NIPS GO NATIONAL is the sequel to the bestselling NIPS XI.
Naked: Fearless (Fearless Ser. #No. 16)
by Francine PascalI'VE BEEN STRIPPED OF A HOME. STRIPPED OF A FAMILY. STRIPPED OF A LIFE. I HAVE ALMOST NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE. EXCEPT THE ONE I LOVE MOST.
Noughts & Crosses: Wm Format (Nhb Modern Plays Ser. #1)
by Malorie BlackmanTwo star-crossed lovers fight for a more just world in this searing novel with a critically-acclaimed BBC series adaptation now streaming on NBCUniversal&’s Peacock platform!Sephy is a Cross: dark-skinned and beautiful, she lives a life of privilege and power. But she&’s lonely, and she burns with injustice at the world she sees around her. Callum is a nought: pale-skinned and poor, he&’s considered to be less than nothing, there to serve Crosses, but he dreams of a better life. They&’ve been friends since they were children, and they both know that&’s as far as it can ever go. Noughts and Crosses are fated to be bitter enemies—love is out of the question. Then—in spite of a world that is fiercely against them—these star-crossed lovers choose each other. But it comes at a price and as they prepare to protect themselves and their love, they realize that the cost will lead both of them into terrible danger…and will have shocking repercussions for generations to come.
On the Court with... Kobe Bryant (On the Court with…)
by Matthew F ChristopherKobe Bryant started out as one of the youngest basketball players in the NBA. He is now one of the most talented and well known athletes that basketball has ever seen. This sports biography covers Bryant's childhood and the events that brought him to become the basketball player he is today.
On the Fringe
by Donald R. GalloHigh school can be a war zone of popularity and persecution, where no one really looks at the kids on the fringe. In this powerful and timely collection, some of today's most acclaimed authors bring to life eleven stories of outsiders facing the constant struggle of hate and acceptance.
Pacemaker Algebra 1
by Globe FearonThe purpose of this book is to make your journey through algebra a success. Your journey will be comfortable and interesting. You will build new skills based on what you already know. As you work through and review each topic, your algebra skills will grow.
Pacemaker American Government Workbook
by Globe FearonThis book introduces students to the intricacies of the federal, state, and local governments, and their rights and responsibilities as U.S. citizens. The single-concept approach makes content accessible for all students as they make the important connection between the relevance of American government and their own lives, and learn how to become responsible citizens of the 21st century. The manageable content and support helps students successfully meet curriculum requirements.
Pacemaker United States History (3rd Edition)
by PearsonUnited States History is the story of how our country became what it is today. The images on the cover represent the first people who lived in the Americas, the earliest days of a democratic nation, advances in transportation, the granting of voting rights to women, exploration into new frontiers, and finally, the active participation of all citizens. What other images can you think of that could represent important events in United States History?
Pericles: With The Story Of The Prince Of Tyre... . (The Pelican Shakespeare)
by William ShakespeareThe acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. Updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967. With definitive texts and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals for many years to come. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Physical Science Work-Text (Revised Edition)
by Jules J. WeislerThis book provides up-to-date, complete coverage of a standard one-year course in physical science for on-grade middle school or off-track high school biology students.
Plunking Reggie Jackson
by James W. BennettHis brother dead, a baseball star struggles to fill his footsteps Coley Burke's brother, Patrick, taught him how to throw a baseball, how to get girls, and how to keep their overbearing father off his back. Everything came easily to Patrick, whose natural talent on the baseball diamond had him set up for a career in the major leagues--right until the drunk-driving accident that ended his life. With Patrick gone, Coley is lost. His grades are slipping, and if he doesn't get them back up, he won't be allowed to play baseball this season. No baseball means no scholarship, and no scholarship means he will never play in the majors. For Coley's father, that kind of failure is unacceptable. As the pressure overwhelms him, Coley looks for a way out. With his girlfriend, Bree, by his side, he runs away from home. Coley has the potential to be a great ballplayer--but first he'll have to learn who he is off the diamond.
Prentice Hall New York Math A/B: An Integrated Approach, Volume 2
by Prentice Hall Editorial StaffMath textbook
Prentice Hall Algebra 1
by Pearson Prentice HallPrentice Hall Algebra 1 is focused, organized, and easy to follow. The program shows your students how to read, write, and understand the unique language of mathematics, so that they are prepared for every type of problem-solving and assessment situation.
Prentice Hall Health: Skills for Wellness (Third Edition)
by Prentice-HallHealth Skills for Wellness contains accessible content and a critical writing style that empowers students to take responsibility for their own wellness.
Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action (Grade 10, Platinum Level, Texas edition)
by Prentice HallThe EOC and TAAS English Language Arts are not tests on specific reading selections you have studied in the classroom. Rather, these tests measure your skills in general: comprehension and analysis skills, grammar skills, proofreading skills, and writing skills.
Prime Time (Clearwater Crossing, #18)
by Laura Peyton RobertsFrom the book jacket: Miguel is having the summer of his life. Helping at the day camp, working at the hospital, and spending every spare minute with Leah or goofing off. Eight Prime is the most fun he's had in years. To top it all off, he and his family are about to move into a house of their own. Can life really be this good? Jesse can barely believe that he and Melanie are finally together. So how can he leave her? Sure, he promised to visit his mother in California, and Melanie promised to visit her aunt Gwen . . . but can't they get out of it somehow? Nicole's mom is having a baby! How could her parents do this to her? Don't they know how embarrassing this will be? More importantly, don't they realize they could all end up with another Heather on their hands?
Princess in the Spotlight (Princess Diaries #2)
by Meg CabotNo one ever said being a princess was easy.<P><P>Just when Mia thought she had the whole princess thing under control, things get out of hand, fast. First there's an unexpected announcement from her mother. Then Grandmère arranges a national primetime interview for the brand-new crown princess of Genovia. On top of that, intriguing, exasperating letters from a secret admirer begin to arrive.<P>Before she even has the chance to wonder who those letters are from, Mia is swept up in a whirlwind of royal intrigue the likes of which hasn't been seen since volume I of The Princess Diaries.
Project Mercury
by Ray Spangenburg Kit MoserDescribes the planning, development, missions, and accomplishments of Project Mercury and its contributions to the American presence in space.
Razzle
by Ellen WittlingerOne summer can change everything...Kenyon Baker is not happy about moving to Cape Cod halfway through high school, but his parents have decided to retire there to run a summer cottage colony. At least they'll let him have his own darkroom, provided he helps prepare the colony for guests. The early hours and hard work compound Ken's unhappiness, but just when he thinks he'll never make it through the summer, he meets Razzle Penney. Skinny, buzz-cut Razzle isn't afraid to act differently from everyone else, and she simultaneously becomes Ken's friend and his muse, as he takes a series of inspiring photos of her. However, Razzle also introduces Ken to beautiful, aggressive Harley, causing a rift in their friendship. Just when it seems things can't get more complicated, Razzle's mother breezes into town, and Razzle learns more about her past than she wants to know....ry." Readers of Razzle will find that description appropriate, too.
Redwall Winter's Tale
by Brian JacquesOn the last day of autumn, the Redwallers are preparing for some special guests: a troupe of traveling players who promise an evening of entertainment in exchange for a grand feast. The merriment continues far into the evening, until it's time for sleepy Dibbuns to be tucked in their beds with a story: the tale of Snow Badger, Lord of Wintertide, who comes on the first night of winter, bringing snow across the land. As they did in The Great Redwall Feast, Christopher Denise's warm pastel illustrations and Brian Jacques' magical words take young readers straight to the heart of Redwall. Fans, young and old, will be enchanted by this delightful winter's tale, spun by a master storyteller.
Saint Francis of Assisi (Clydesdale Classics)
by G. K. ChestertonSaint Francis of Assisi is one of the most beloved and well-known saints in the Catholic church. In this biography, G. K. Chesterton relays the unique and inspirational life of the humble saint. Starting life as a wealthy young man full of life and spirit, Francis soon joined the war between Assisi and Perugia and returned, ill and downtrodden. He ended up joining the papal forces and after witnessing a poor man begging for alms his spirit was renewed and he was inspired to start a new life of humble poverty. Though not yet officially part of the Catholic papacy, Francis soon amassed a following in Assisi and traveled to Rome to get approval from Pope Innocent III to form what is known today as the Franciscan Order. The Order devotes themselves to living in poverty yet giving generously to the needy. Today, Saint Francis is the patron saint of animals and ecology, having showed his love for all of God&’s creation early in his life. This new edition of the biography of Saint Francis will be an inspiration for all readers, secular and religious alike.
Sari Says: The Real Dirt on Everything from Sex to School
by Sari LockerSari Locker, teen advice expert, is here with answers to the most urgent questions teens ask her in letters and e-mails--and person-to-person. From how to plant the perfect kiss to dealing with snooping parents to coping with peer pressure, Sari can make life a little easier.
Secret Heart
by David AlmondJoe lives with his mother in Helmouth, a forgotten village crumbling on the edge of the suburbs. His days are spent trying to evade the demands of school and the taunts of the local bullies. Joe's friend, Stanny, insists that Joe must toughen up, become a survivor - and he is adamant that a weekend in the wilderness with Stanny and his Uncle Joff will do the trick.Into Joe's unhappy world comes Hackenschmidt's Circus, and with it the strangely familiar Corinna. She tells Joe, 'In the circus there is a secret heart ' - a place of contained wildness where the barriers between the human and animal world are fluid. And indeed, Joe's dreams are already stalked by a tiger, so real that his skin and its pelt begin to feel as one...A stunning novel from the author of the modern children's classic Skellig - winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children's Book Award. David Almond is also winner of the 2010 Hans Christian Andersen award.
Shopgirl: A Novella
by Steve MartinOne of our country's most acclaimed and beloved entertainers, Steve Martin has written a novella that is unexpectedly perceptive about relationships and life. Martin is profoundly wise when it comes to the inner workings of the human heart.Mirabelle is the "shopgirl" of the title, a young woman, beautiful in a wallflowerish kind of way, who works behind the glove counter at Neiman Marcus "selling things that nobody buys anymore . . ."Slightly lost, slightly off-kilter, very shy, Mirabelle charms because of all that she is not: not glamorous, not aggressive, not self-aggrandizing. Still there is something about her that is irresistible.Mirabelle captures the attention of Ray Porter, a wealthy businessman almost twice her age. As they tentatively embark on a relationship, they both struggle to decipher the language of love--with consequences that are both comic and heartbreaking. Filled with the kind of witty, discerning observations that have brought Steve Martin critical success, Shopgirl is a work of disarming tenderness.