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Funny Gyal: My Fight Against Homophobia in Jamaica
by Angeline Jackson“Instead of remaining silent, she chose to speak out … That’s the power of one person.” — Barack ObamaThe inspiring story of Angeline Jackson, who stood up to Jamaica’s oppression of queer youth to demand recognition and justice.When Angeline Jackson was a child, she wondered if there was something wrong with her for wanting to kiss the other girls. But as her sexuality blossomed in her teens, she knew she wouldn’t “grow out of it” and that her attraction to girls wasn’t against God. In fact, she discovered that same-sex relationships were depicted in the Bible, which she read devoutly, even if the tight-knit evangelical Christian community she grew up in believed any sexual relationship outside of marriage between a man and woman was a sin, and her society, Jamaica, criminalized homosexual sex.Angeline’s story begins with her traumatic experience of “corrective rape” when she is lured by an online predator, then traces her childhood through her sexual and spiritual awakening as a teen — falling in love, breaking up, coming out, and then being forced into conversion therapy.Sometimes dark, always threadbare and honest, Funny Gyal chronicles how Angeline’s faith deepens as a teenager, despite her parents’ conservative values and the strict Christian Jamaican society in which she lives, giving her the courage to challenge gender violence, rape culture, and oppression.
Furia
by Yamile Saied MéndezA REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB YA PICK Recipient of the 2021 Pura Belpré Young Adult Author Medal One of BuzzFeed's Must-Read YA Books of 2020 A Best Book of the Year: Cosmopolitan * Kirkus Reviews * SheReads * New York Public Library &“An engrossing #OwnVoices novel.&” —PopSugar &“This book will set your dreams on fire . . . It&’s fabulous.&” — Reese WitherspoonA powerful contemporary YA for fans of The Poet X and I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter set in Argentina, about a rising soccer star who must put everything on the line—even her blooming love story—to follow her dreams. In Rosario, Argentina, Camila Hassan lives a double life. At home, she is a careful daughter, living within her mother&’s narrow expectations, in her rising-soccer-star brother&’s shadow, and under the abusive rule of her short-tempered father. On the field, she is La Furia, a powerhouse of skill and talent. When her team qualifies for the South American tournament, Camila gets the chance to see just how far those talents can take her. In her wildest dreams, she&’d get an athletic scholarship to a North American university. But the path ahead isn&’t easy. Her parents don&’t know about her passion. They wouldn&’t allow a girl to play fútbol—and she needs their permission to go any farther. And the boy she once loved is back in town. Since he left, Diego has become an international star, playing in Italy for the renowned team Juventus. Camila doesn&’t have time to be distracted by her feelings for him. Things aren&’t the same as when he left: she has her own passions and ambitions now, and La Furia cannot be denied. As her life becomes more complicated, Camila is forced to face her secrets and make her way in a world with no place for the dreams and ambition of a girl like her. Filled with authentic details and the textures of day-to-day life in Argentina, heart-soaring romance, and breathless action on the pitch, Furia is the story of a girl&’s journey to make her life her own.
Furious Thing
by Jenny DownhamFrom the critically acclaimed author of Before I Die comes a remarkably affecting story of a girl who burns with anger for reasons she can't understand, and the power and risk that comes with making noise. Fans of E. Lockhart, Jennifer Niven, and Gayle Foreman will find their own fury in this exceptional novel for our times.Lexi's angry. And it's getting worse.If only she could stop losing her temper and behave herself, her stepfather would accept her, her mom would love her like she used to, and her stepbrother would declare his crushing desire to spend the rest of his life with her. She wants these things so badly, she's determined to swallow her anger and make her family proud.But pushing fury down doesn't make it disappear. Instead, it simmers below the surface waiting to erupt . . . And there'll be fireworks when it does.From the bestselling and award-winning author of Before I Die, You Against Me, and Unbecoming comes a remarkably affecting story that explores the myriad of ways a girl's sense of self can be whittled away, and what might happen when she fights back.
Fury (Fury #1)
by Elizabeth MilesIn this chilling start to a trilogy rife with revenge, two teens learn the hard way: Sometimes sorry isn’t enough.It’s winter break in Ascension, Maine. The snow is falling and everything looks pristine and peaceful. But not all is as it seems... Between cozy traditions and parties with her friends, Emily loves the holidays. And this year’s even better—the guy she’s been into for months is finally noticing her. But Em knows if she starts things with him, there’s no turning back. Because his girlfriend is Em’s best friend. On the other side of town, Chase is having problems of his own. The stress of his home life is starting to take its toll, and his social life is unraveling. But that’s nothing compared to what’s really haunting him. Chase has done something cruel...something the perfect guy he pretends to be would never do. And it’s only a matter of time before he’s exposed. In Ascension, mistakes can be deadly. And three girls—three beautiful, mysterious girls—are here to choose who will pay. Em and Chase have been chosen.
Fury (Fury Ser.)
by Elizabeth MilesIn book one of the Fury trilogy, Em Winters and Chase Singer discover that a little guilt isn't the only consequence of doing wrong. After Em hooks up with her best friend's boyfriend and Chase's secret harassment of a social outcast spirals out of control, three mysterious Furies-paranormal creatures that often assume the form of beautiful women-come to town to make sure that Em and Chase get what they deserve. Not everyone will survive-and those who do will discover there are worse punishments than death. But when Em befriends outcast Drea and learns more about who and what the Furies really are, she becomes resolved above all to take them down and stop their plans. Little does Em know that, by confronting the Furies, she could become inextricably bound to them for life.
Furyborn (The Empirium Trilogy #1)
by Claire Legrand<P>The stunningly original, must-read fantasy of 2018 follows two fiercely independent young women, centuries apart, who hold the power to save their world...or doom it. <P>When assassins ambush her best friend, Rielle Dardenne risks everything to save him, exposing herself as one of a pair of prophesied queens: a queen of light, and a queen of blood. To prove she is the Sun Queen, Rielle must endure seven elemental magic trials. If she fails, she will be executed...unless the trials kill her first. <P>One thousand years later, the legend of Queen Rielle is a fairy tale to Eliana Ferracora. A bounty hunter for the Undying Empire, Eliana believes herself untouchable—until her mother vanishes. To find her, Eliana joins a rebel captain and discovers that the evil at the empire's heart is more terrible than she ever imagined. <P>As Rielle and Eliana fight in a cosmic war that spans millennia, their stories intersect, and the shocking connections between them ultimately determine the fate of their world—and of each other. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Fuse (Pure Trilogy #2)
by Julianna BaggottWe want our son returned. <P><P> This girl is proof that we can save you all. If you ignore our plea, we will kill our hostages one at a time.<P> To be a Pure is to be perfect, untouched by Detonations that scarred the earth, and sheltered inside the paradise that is the Dome. But Partridge escaped to the outside world, where Wretches struggle to survive amid smoke and ash. Now, at the command of Partridge's father, the Dome is unleashing nightmare after nightmare upon the Wretches in an effort to get him back.<P> At Partridge's side is a small band of those united against the Dome: Lyda, the warrior; Bradwell, the revolutionary; El Capitan, the guard; and Pressia, the young woman whose mysterious past ties her to Partridge in ways she never could have imagined. Long ago a plan was hatched that could mean the earth's ultimate doom. Now only Partridge and Pressia can set things right.<P> To save millions of innocent lives, Partridge must risk his own by returning to the Dome and facing his most terrifying challenge. And Pressia, armed only with a mysterious Black Box containing a set of cryptic clues, must travel to the very ends of the earth, to a place where no map can guide her. If they succeed, the world will be saved. But should they fail, humankind will pay a terrible price . . .
Future History 2050
by Thomas HardingThis future history of the next thirty years, imagined by bestselling author Thomas Harding, is a compelling and startling call to action. In 2020, a researcher is shocked to find a set of notebooks detailing the history of the next thirty years. Is this a hoax? Or could it be real? The notebooks, written in the year 2050, contain interview transcripts between teenage Billy and Gran Nancy. We learn about the great climate SHOCK, when global temperatures rise much faster than anticipated, resulting in catastrophic consequences for humanity. We learn about a shift away from democracy, toward unelected “ethnarchs” — heads of corporations who use their access to our personal data to competently run the world. We learn about the giant city towers where most people live, work and play inside — where it's safe from natural disasters and viral outbreaks. And between these interviews, we learn more about Billy, whose interest in the history that has been erased from the official record is causing trouble in 2050. Is it too late to change the past to save the future? Key Text Feature glossary
Future Shock
by Elizabeth BriggsElena Martinez has hidden her eidetic memory all her life--or so she thinks. When powerful tech giant Aether Corporation selects her for a top-secret project, she can't say no. All she has to do is participate in a trip to the future to bring back data, and she'll be set for life. Elena joins a team of four other teens with special skills, including Adam, a science prodigy with his own reason for being there. But when the time travelers arrive thirty years in the future, something goes wrong, and they break the only rule they were given: do not look into their own fates. Now they have twenty-four hours to get back to the present and find a way to stop a seemingly inevitable future from unfolding. With time running out and deadly secrets uncovered, Elena must use her eidetic memory, street smarts, and a growing trust in Adam to save her new friends and herself.
Future Shock (Future Shock #1)
by Elizabeth BriggsWinner:2017 Westchester Fiction AwardElena Martinez has hidden her eidetic memory all her life—or so she thinks. When powerful tech giant Aether Corporation selects her for a top-secret project, she can't say no. All she has to do is participate in a trip to the future to bring back data, and she'll be set for life. Elena joins a team of four other teens with special skills, including Adam, a science prodigy with his own reason for being there. But when the time travelers arrive thirty years in the future, something goes wrong and they break the only rule they were given: do not look into their own fates. Now they have twenty-four hours to get back to the present and find a way to stop a seemingly inevitable future from unfolding. With time running out and deadly secrets uncovered, Elena must use her eidetic memory, street smarts, and a growing trust in Adam to save her new friends and herself.
FutureImperfect (Timetripper #4)
by Stefan PetruchaIn this thrilling and surreal finale to the TimeTripper series, Harry Keller finds himself stuck back at Windfree mental hospital. All the progress he thought he’d made has crumbled and Harry is too devastated to pick up the pieces. He might not have a choice, though. Harry must confront the enemy that drove him to this end, before more damage is done. When Harry is thrust back into A-Time, he discovers new secrets about the bizarre, time-bending world that go beyond what he ever could have imagined, and even stranger secrets about our own reality.
Fy Nodiadau Adolygu (My Revision Notes (My Revision Notes (My Revision Notes (My Revision Notes: WJEC GCSE Food and Nutrition Welsh-language edition): Cbac Tga Bwyd A Maeth(mrn:gcse Food And Nut)epb
by Helen BucklandExam Board: WJECLanguage: WelshLevel: GCSESubject: Food PreparationFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Summer 2018Unlock your full potential with this revision guide that will guide you through the content and skills you need to succeed in the WJEC GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition exam.- Plan your own revision and focus on the areas you need to revise with key fact summaries and revision activities for every topic.- Use the exam tips to clarify key points and avoid making typical mistakes.- Test yourself with end-of-topic questions and answers and tick off each topic as you complete it.- Get ready for the exam with tips on approaching the paper, and sample exam questions with model answers and commentary.
Fy Nodiadau Adolygu (My Revision Notes: Wjec Gcse Chemistry Welsh Edition Epub
by Jeremy Pollard Adrian SchmitTarget success in Science with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.With My Revision Notes, every student can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers- Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid- Get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the practice questions available online
Fy Nodiadau Adolygu: CBAC TGAU Astudiaethau Crefyddol Uned 1 Crefydd a Themâu Athronyddol
by Gavin Craigen Joy WhiteExam board: WJECLevel: GCSESubject: Religious StudiesFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019Welsh-language edition.Target success in WJEC GCSE Religious Studies with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that you can rely on to review, strengthen and test students' knowledge.With My Revision Notes, every student can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-bytopic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers- Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert advice and examples of typical mistakes to avoid
Fy Nodiadau Adolygu: CBAC TGAU Busnes
by David SalterExam board: WJECLevel: GCSESubject: BusinessFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019
Fy Nodiadau Adolygu: CBAC TGAU Hanes (My Revision Notes (PDF))
by R. Paul Evans Rob QuinnExam board: WJECLevel: GCSESubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019Target success in WJEC GCSE History with this proven formula for effective, structured revision. Key content coverage is combined with exam preparation tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.With My Revision Notes every student can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular revision tasks- Improve exam technique through practice questions and tips from an expert author, teacher and examiner- Get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the practice questions available online- Learn and use key terms for each topicThis revision guide covers the following studies:- The Elizabethan Age, 1558-1603- Depression, War and Recovery, 1930-1951- Germany in Transition, 1919-1939- The USA: A Nation of Contrasts, 1910-1929- Changes in Health and Medicine in Britain, c1340 to the present day- Changes in Crime and Punishment in Britain, c1500 to the present dayPlease note: this is a Welsh-language edition
Fy Nodiadau Adolygu: Cbac Tgau Astudiaethau Crefyddol Uned 1 Cref Them Athr Epub
by Gavin Craigen Joy WhiteExam board: WJECLevel: GCSESubject: Religious StudiesFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019Welsh-language edition.Target success in WJEC GCSE Religious Studies with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide you can rely on to review, strengthen and test students' knowledge.With My Revision Notes, every student can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers- Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert advice and examples of typical mistakes to avoid
Fy Nodiadau Adolygu: WJEC GCSE Biology Welsh Edition Epub (My Revision Notes)
by Adrian SchmitTarget success in Science with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge. With My Revision Notes, every student can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers- Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid- Get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the practice questions available online
Fy Nodiadau Adolygu: WJEC GCSE Physics, Welsh-language Edition)
by Jeremy PollardExam Board: WJECLevel: GCSESubject: PhysicsFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Summer 2018Target success in Science with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.With My Revision Notes, every student can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers- Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid- Get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the practice questions available onlinePlease note that some of the quizzes from the WJEC GCSE My Revision Notes series are also used in the WJEC GCSE Teaching and Learning resources.
Fy Nodiadau Adolygu: WJEC GCSE Science Double Award, Welsh-language Edition)
by Jeremy Pollard Adrian SchmitExam Board: WJECLevel: GCSESubject: ScienceFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Summer 2018Target success in Science with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.With My Revision Notes, every student can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers- Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid- Get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the practice questions available onlinePlease note that some of the quizzes from the WJEC GCSE My Revision Notes series are also used in the WJEC GCSE Teaching and Learning resources.
Fyrebirds
by Kate J. ArmstrongWith tensions rising and their powers no longer a secret, the Nightbirds must decide for whom and for what they are willing to fight for and how far they will go in the spellbinding sequel to the international bestseller Nightbirds.The Nightbirds were once their city&’s best-kept secret, but now the secret&’s out. What&’s more, they can do feats of magic no one has seen in centuries. They&’re like the Fyrebirds of old: the powerful women who once moved mountains, parted seas, and led armies. Some say that when four join together, they become a force that shakes the earth and sends magic rippling through it. It does seem as if something has awoken in Eudea, but the four girls responsible don&’t want the world to know the full extent of what they can do—at least not yet.As the new leader of Eudea works to lift the prohibition on magic, the churchmen who do not support it—and the gang lords who profit from it—whisper rebellion. The secret resistance who once sheltered the Nightbirds is rallying, too. Smelling blood in the water, an ambitious Farlands king threatens to take Eudea. As war looms, and the empire&’s fate hangs from a knife&’s edge, the Nightbirds have to decide if becoming more than that are—Fyrebirds—to protect Simta is worth losing themselves entirely and the lives and loves they might have had.
G.O.A.T. - LeBron James: Making the Case for Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T. #1)
by Bob GurnettWho is the greatest basketball player of all time?Thisstunning book, filled to the brim with color photographs and information, makes the case that it&’s KING JAMES! G.O.A.T. is an acronym that stands for Greatest Of All Time—and it takes lifelong dedication, nonstop hard work, and undeniable, unbelievable talent even to be considered for that honor. And if you asked five basketball lovers, "Who is the greatest player of all time?" you might get five different answers. But this fun book, written just for young fans, makes the case for current NBA superstar LeBron James. It backs up that choice with plenty of statistics, engaging quotes, and entertaining sidebars. You can be sure it will spark lively discussions among sports-crazy kids.
G.O.A.T. - Serena Williams: Making the Case for the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T. #2)
by Tami CharlesWho is the greatest tennis player of all time?Thisstunning book, filled to the brim with color photographs and interesting information, picks Serena Williams! G.O.A.T. is an acronym that stands for Greatest Of All Time—and it takes lifelong dedication, nonstop hard work, and undeniable, unbelievable talent even to be considered for that honor. Serena Williams is the most decorated female tennis player of all time. She&’s been ranked #1 by the Women&’s Tennis Association countless times since 2002, and no one holds more Grand Slam titles—not just as a single&’s player, but also, with her sister Venus, in women&’s doubles. Find out all about this powerhouse player and her dozens of amazing victories in this entertaining book that&’s packed with stats, sidebars, and details about the athlete&’s journey. Sports-crazed kids will love it.
G.O.A.T. - Simone Biles: Making the Case for the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T. #3)
by Susan BlackabyWho is the greatest gymnast of all time? This stunning book, filled with color photographs and fascinating facts, makes the case that it&’s Simone Biles! G.O.A.T. stands for Greatest Of All Time—and it takes lifelong dedication, nonstop work, and unbelievable talent to even be considered for the honor. In the world of gymnastics, that athlete is Simone Biles, who in 2018 became the first American to win a medal at every event in the World Championships, garnering four golds, a silver, and a bronze. And that&’s in addition to her Olympic golds for best individual all-around, vault, and floor, along with the US team gold. Find out all about the powerhouse gymnast in this fun book packed with stats, sidebars, and details about her journey. Sports-crazed kids will love it.
G.O.A.T. - Tom Brady: Making the Case for Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T. #4)
by Bob GurnettWho is the greatest football player of all time? This stunning book, filled with color photographs and fascinating facts, makes the case that it&’s Tom Brady! G.O.A.T. stands for Greatest Of All Time—and it takes lifelong dedication, nonstop work, and unbelievable talent to reach that pinnacle. In football, that honor goes to quarterback Tom Brady. He has already led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl victories—one of only two players in history to do so, and the only person to do that for a single team. And Brady&’s still in the game at age 41! He&’s also received three league MVP awards, bested any previous quarterback in helping his team win division titles, and set records in passes and touchdowns. Young fans will love discussing and debating Brady&’s place in football history.