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Painless Algebra (Barron's Painless)
by Lynette Long Ph.D.Barron's makes learning Algebra fun and PAINLESS!Painless Algebra provides lighthearted, step-by-step learning and includes:The many ways that Algebra can help you figure out practical problems in everyday lifePainless methods for understanding and graphing equations>Painless tips, common pitfalls, instructive tables, diagrams, &“brain tickler&” quizzes and answers throughout each chapter, and more.
Painless American Government, Second Edition (Barron's Painless)
by Jeffrey StrausserWhether you&’re a student or an adult looking to refresh your knowledge, Barron&’s Painless American Government provides review and practice in an easy, step-by-step format.An essential resource for:Virtual learningHomeschoolLearning podsSupplementing classes/in-person learningInside you&’ll find:Clear explanations for all topics, including the U.S. Constitution, civil liberties and civil rights, the branches of government, how public policy is shaped, and much morePainless tips, common misconceptions to avoid, and informative sidebarsBrain Tickler quizzes throughout each chapter to test your progressEasy-to-follow definitions of all key terms and concepts to know when studying the basics of American government and politicsAdvice for staying informed about American government and ways to get involved in local and national government
Painless Calculus (Barron's Painless)
by Christina PawlowskiLearning at home is now the new normal. Need a quick and painless refresher? Barron&’s Painless books make learning easier while you balance home and school. Teaches basic algebra, exponents and roots, equations and inequalities, and polynomials.Titles in Barron's extensive Painless Series cover a wide range of subjects, as they are taught at middle school and high school levels. Perfect for supporting Common Core Standards, these books are written for students who find the subjects somewhat confusing, or just need a little extra help. Most of these books take a lighthearted, humorous approach to their subjects, and offer fun exercises including puzzles, games, and challenging "Brain Tickler" problems to solve. Bonus Online Component: includes additional games to challenge students, including Beat the Clock, a line match game, and a word scramble.
Painless Chemistry (Barron's Painless)
by Loris ChenBarron's makes learning Chemistry fun and PAINLESS!Painless Chemistry provides lighthearted, step-by-step learning and includes:Complex topics broken down with examples and illustrations, including atomic theory, chemical bonding, the structure of molecules, and moreThe Periodic Table of Elements and how it offers the key to understanding ChemistryPainless tips, instructive tables,&“Brain Tickler&” quizzes and answers throughout each chapter, and more.
Painless Earth Science (Barron's Painless)
by Edward J. Denecke Jr.Learning at home is now the new normal. Need a quick and painless refresher? Barron&’s Painless books make learning easier while you balance home and school. Titles in Barron's extensive Painless Series cover a wide range of subjects as they are taught on middle school and high school levels. Perfect for supporting state standards, these books are written for students who find the subjects unusually difficult and confusing--or in many cases, just plain boring, and may need a little extra help.Barron's Painless Series authors' main goal is to clear up students' confusion and perk up their interest by emphasizing the intriguing and often exciting ways in which they can put each subject to practical use. Most of these books take a light-hearted approach to their subjects, often employing humor, and always presenting fun-learning exercises that include puzzles, games, and challenging "Brain Tickler" problems to solve. This title describes the exciting revolution in our understanding of Earth's processes and changes, focusing on movement of tectonic plates, earthquakes, volcanoes, and much more.
Painless Geometry (Barron's Painless)
by Lynette Long Ph.D.Barron's makes learning Geometry fun and PAINLESS!Painless Geometry provides lighthearted, step-by-step learning and includes:Characteristics of distinct shapes, such as circles, quadrilaterals, and trianglesDiscussion on how geometric principles can solve real-world problemsPainless tips, common pitfalls, instructive tables, diagrams, &“brain tickler&” quizzes and answers throughout each chapter, and more.
Painless Grammar (Barron's Painless)
by Rebecca ElliottBarron&’s makes learning grammar fun and PAINLESS!Painless Grammar transforms dull, dry grammar rules into lighthearted, step-by-step learning and includes:Examples on constructing sentences the right way by using grammar rulesPainless tips, common pitfalls, sample sentences, and instructive tables and sidebars,&“Brain Tickler&” quizzes and answers throughout each chapter, and more.
Painless Pre-Algebra (Barron's Painless)
by Amy Stahl M.S. Ed.Learning at home is now the new normal. Need a quick and painless refresher? Barron&’s Painless books make learning easier while you balance home and school. Teaches basic algebra, exponents and roots, equations and inequalities, and polynomials.Titles in Barron's extensive Painless Series cover a wide range of subjects, as they are taught at middle school and high school levels. Perfect for supporting Common Core Standards, these books are written for students who find the subjects somewhat confusing, or just need a little extra help. Most of these books take a lighthearted, humorous approach to their subjects, and offer fun exercises including puzzles, games, and challenging "Brain Tickler" problems to solve. Bonus Online Component: includes additional games to challenge students, including Beat the Clock, a line match game, and a word scramble.
Painless Reading Comprehension (Barron's Painless)
by Darolyn "Lyn" Jones Ed.D.Learning at home is now the new normal. Need a quick and painless refresher? Barron&’s Painless books make learning easier while you balance home and school. Reading comprehension gets easier as students learn what kind of reader they are, discover how to keep facts in their head, and much more.Titles in Barron&’s extensive Painless Series cover a wide range of subjects, as they are taught at middle school and high school levels. Perfect for supporting Common Core Standards, these books are written for students who find the subjects somewhat confusing, or just need a little extra help. Most of these books take a lighthearted, humorous approach to their subjects, and offer fun exercises including puzzles, games, and challenging &“Brain Tickler&” problems to solve. Bonus Online Component: includes additional games to challenge students, including Beat the Clock, a line match game, and a word scramble.
Painless Statistics (Barron's Painless)
by Patrick HonnerWhether you&’re a student or an adult looking to refresh your knowledge, Barron&’s Painless Statistics provides review and practice in an easy, step-by-step format.An essential resource for:Virtual learningHomeschoolLearning podsSupplementing classes/in-person learningInside you&’ll find:Clear examples for all topics, including data and distributions, basic probability, confidence intervals, bivariate statistics, and much moreDiagrams, charts, and instructive math illustrationsPainless tips, common pitfalls, and informative sidebarsMath talk boxes that translate complex &“math speak&” into easy-to-understand languageBrain Tickler quizzes throughout each chapter to test your progress
Painless Writing (Barron's Painless)
by Jeffrey StrausserBarron's makes writing fun and PAINLESS!Painless Writing provides lighthearted, step-by-step learning and includes:Painless writing techniques with sample writing passages throughoutInstruction on expressing your thoughts clearly, enlivening your writing with vivid images, and avoiding the dull, passive voicePainless tips, common pitfalls, instructive tables,&“brain tickler&” quizzes and answers throughout each chapter, and more.
Painting the Black
by Carl DeukerIn his senior year of high school, late bloomer Ryan Ward has just begun to feel the magic of baseball - the magic of catching a wicked slider, of throwing a runner out, of training hard and playing hard and pushing his limits. Giving up baseball would be like getting off the most exciting ride of his life. But when one of his teammates clearly pushes the limits too far, Ryan is faced with a heartbreaking dilemma: he must choose between his love for the game and his sense of integrity - two things that, in his mind, baseball should bring together.
Pairs Skating (Figure Skating Ser.)
by Heather E. SchwartzFrom the athletic moves to the costumes and music, pairs skating is a beautiful sport. Learn everything from the basics and the rules to the history of this breathtaking sport. It will have you wanting to lace up your skates!
Palace of Mirrors (The Palace Chronicles #2)
by Margaret Peterson HaddixCecelia looks like a peasant girl and lives in a village so small that it's not even on the map. But she knows that secretly, she is the true princess, hidden away as a baby to be kept safe from the enemies of the kingdon. A commoner named Desmia was placed on the throne as a decoy. Cecelia has always known that when it was safe, she would be taken out of hiding and returned to her rightful place on the throne. Then danger finds her in her village, and Cecelia has to act. With the help of her best friend Harper, she decides to take matters into her own hands, relieve Desmia of the the crown, and take up her own rule. But when they venture from their small village to the capital city and into the famed Palace of Mirrors, Harper and Cecelia discover that all is not as it seems, and that they have placed themselves in more danger than ever before.
Palace of Spies (Palace of Spies #1)
by Sarah ZettelIntroducing Peggy Fitzroy, royal snoop. &“A rollicking spy caper in corsets . . . will delight fans of historical fiction as well as mystery lovers.&”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A warning to all young ladies of delicate breeding who wish to embark upon lives of adventure: Don&’t. Sixteen-year-old Peggy is a well-bred orphan who is coerced into posing as a lady in waiting at the palace of King George I. Life is grand, until Peggy starts to suspect that the girl she&’s impersonating might have been murdered. Unless Peggy can discover the truth, she might be doomed to the same terrible fate. But in a court of shadows and intrigue, anyone could be a spy—perhaps even the handsome young artist with whom Peggy is falling in love . . . &“The perfect balance of history and mystery, this novel is fantastic . . . Sarah Zettel is an author to watch, and readers will be eagerly awaiting the next Palace of Spies installment.&”—VOYA &“Zettel has created a dynamic, immensely likable heroine in Peggy, and she folds in history, both cultural and political . . . A sequel is in the works, and it will be eagerly anticipated by fans of Libba Bray.&”—Booklist &“A solid opening volley in a promising series.&”—Publishers Weekly &“The protagonist, clever and witty, makes a compelling heroine.&”—School Library Journal &“This combination of willful heroine and royal backdrop will appeal to history buffs and readers who like their subterfuge accessorized by a few frills and ruffles.&”—Bulletin
Pale
by Chris WoodingThe Lazarus Serum can bring you back from the dead - but when you come back you've changed - you're a Pale, an outcast. It's the last thing Jed wants, but an accident changes everything and Jed's forced to discover the true cost of living forever.
Palms to the Ground
by Amy StollsA thirteen-year-old boy does some hard traveling Calman Pulowitz is an only child whose parents have been sending him to a therapist since he was able to talk. Now a teenager, he has reduced his suffering to insomnia, fainting spells, an addiction to Pepto-Bismol, and a dependence on the Psychic Hotline. But things are going to change, as he's about to travel far away from his home in Boston to Walla Walla, Washington, to meet his pen pal. Out West, he'll encounter Simon, the nine-fingered banjo player; Eleanor, the rosescented bartender; Tank, the fix-it man with an odd speech impediment; and, most important, Rizzy, his bully of a pen pal who greets Calman with a big surprise: she's a girl. In this debut, readers will meet two brave, quirky, and utterly unforgettable characters who learn that growing up is a lot easier - and more fun - if you can count on a friend.
Pandemic
by Yvonne VentrescaEven under the most normal circumstances, high school can be a painful and confusing time. Unfortunately, Liliana's circumstances are anything but normal. Only a few people know what caused her sudden change from model student to the withdrawn, doomsayer she has become, but her situation isn't about to get any better. When people begin coming down with a quick-spreading illness that doctors are unable to treat, Liliana's worst fears are realized. With her parents called away on business before the contagious outbreak-her father in D.C. covering the early stages of the disease and her mother in Hong Kong and unable to get a flight back to New Jersey-Liliana's town is hit by what soon becomes a widespread illness and fatal disaster. Now, she's more alone than she's been since the "incident" at her school months ago.With friends and neighbors dying all around her, Liliana does everything she can just to survive. But as the disease rages on, so does an unexpected tension as Liliana is torn between an old ex and a new romantic interest. Just when it all seems too much, her living nightmare comes flooding back. Will Liliana survive the outbreak and overcome her personal demons? In this thrilling debut novel from author Yvonne Ventresca, you will follow Liliana to the brink of humanity and her own sanity. But there's no telling if you'll make it through alive.Contemporary fiction for teens (ages 13 to 17) is growing in popularity, and parents, teachers, and librarians will find that Pandemic is a solid addition to this growing genre. Liliana is a relatable teen character who is struggling with real-life issues: friendship, identity crisis, sexual abuse, fear of death, etc. And her coming-of-age tale amid this very real-life threat is sure to resonate with teens (and even adults) interested in contemporary fiction. While the primary audience will be teenage girls, teenage boys may also be drawn to the book with its bleak plot, the realistic boy secondary characters, and the similarities between this and the movie Contagion.
Pandemic: How Climate, the Environment, and Superbugs Increase the Risk
by Connie GoldsmithThroughout history, several deadly pandemics brought humanity to its knees, killing millions, and recent outbreaks of Ebola and Zika took coordinated international efforts to prevent them from spreading. Learn about factors that contribute to the spread of disease by examining past pandemics and epidemics, including the Bubonic Plague, smallpox Ebola, HIV/AIDS, and Zika. Examine case studies of potential pandemic diseases, like SARS and cholera, and find out how pathogens and antibiotics work. See how human activities such as global air travel and the disruption of animal habitats contribute to the risk of a new pandemic. And discover how scientists are striving to contain and control the spread of disease, both locally and globally.
Pandora Gets Jealous
by Carolyn Hennesy13-year-old Pandora Atheneus Andromaeche Helena (or Pandy, for short) has no idea what she'll bring for her school project. By accident she discovers a simple box, said to contain something so terrifying and horrible that no one must ever, ever touch it for fear of inflicting all of mankind with the wrath of the Gods and Goddesses. This, of course, makes the box the perfect thing for Pandora to bring for her school project. Unfortunately, things don't go quitethe way she was hoping, and the box accidentallygets opened, unleashing all kinds of evil and misery into the world. Hauled before Zeus, Hera and the rest of immortals, Pandy's given the task of collecting all the evils within a year's time.
PandoraHearts ~Caucus Race~, Vol. 2
by Jun Mochizuki Shinobu WakamiyaGaze down into the sunny garden from the veranda. There, children run to and fro, full of life. Two cats chase after them. The sight calls to mind a single thought:They seem to be racing each other.A caucus race.A race with no end.If only this charming sight could continue on tomorrow and ever after...Drawn up from the world of PandoraHearts, these enchanting fairy tales illustrated by Jun Mochizuki throw open the doors of the four great dukedoms once more...
PandoraHearts ~Caucus Race~, Vol. 3
by Jun Mochizuki Shinobu WakamiyaCaucus race.It may be an endless race, but the runners carry on for the "hope" that lies just ahead. If they do so, then surely......The secrets housed by the four great dukedoms of PandoraHearts spill forth with abandon in the four Jun Mochizuki-illustrated fairy tales contained herein...
Pangu's Shadow
by Karen BaoThere are no second chances in the Pangu Star System. Ver and Aryl, apprentices at the most prestigious biology lab among the system’s moons, know this better than anyone. They’ve left behind difficult pasts and pinned their hopes for the future on Cal, their brilliant but demanding boss. But one night while working late in the lab, they find Cal sprawled on the floor, dead. Murdered. And they immediately become the prime suspects. Their motives seem obvious. Ver, who left her home moon to study the life-threatening disease wracking her body, had a hopeless attachment to Cal that could’ve become twisted by jealousy. Aryl, on the other hand, clashed with workaholic Cal because she valued more in her life than research. To clear their names, Ver and Aryl put aside their mutual suspicion and team up to investigate Cal’s death. As they search for the real murderer, they uncover secrets that have shaped all of Pangu’s moons… and must decide what kind of future they really want.
Panic
by Sasha DawnA page-turning story about a teen's struggle to overcome her fears on her quest for truth, strength, and stardom. Madelaine loves music, loves the stage, and loves performing. When she finds a fragment of poetry that inspires her to finish a song she's been writing, she tracks down the poem's author online in hopes of starting a collaboration. But as more pieces of the poem find their way to her, she realizes the online poet can't possibly be the one who's leaving them for her. At the same time, some shocking family secrets upend Madelaine's home life. As Madelaine struggles to separate the images people present online from the realities of who they are, her quest for truth, strength, and stardom takes turns she never expected.
Panic at Practice (Hoops Academy)
by J. B. DuncanSchool, homework, and basketball keep Tomás pretty busy. On top of everything, his dad is in the hospital, and it might be serious. It isn’t long before the pressure gets to be too much for Tomás and starts to affect his health. Will he be able to find a balance . . . and do it before his basketball season is in jeopardy?