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Peril on the Sea: A Novel
by Michael CadnumIt is the summer of 1588 and a pair of unlikely shipmates is traveling on the Vixen, a privateer that will soon be drafted to join a flotilla of English ships bound for a fiery clash with the Spanish Armada. Seventeen-year-old Sherwin is aboard to repay a debt he owes the ship's roguish captain, Brandon Fletcher. Sixteen-year-old Katharine is sailing with them in a desperate bid to save her noble family's fortune. The fight will be harrowing and bloody, and the unfolding tumult will challenge the character of both Sherwin and Katharine, who are about to discover the deeper meaning of strife and of honor. This fascinating tale affords an unusual view of one of the most important naval encounters in history, as a kindling romance between two young people takes place amidst a reluctant race to battle.
Perilous Passage
by B. J. BayleShortlisted for the 2009 Red Maple Award and commended in Best Books for Kids & Teens After a shipwreck in 1809, Peter finds himself the victim of amnesia. The sea captain who finds the teenager gives him the only name he knows, while others derisively dub him Peter No-Name. Eventually, Peter finds employment in a Montreal tavern where he meets a French voyageur called Boulard who changes his life irrevocably. Boulard works for fur trader David Thompson, soon to become one of the world’s most famous explorers and mapmakers. Thompson is impressed with the teenager and enlists him in his obsessive quest to establish an overland "northwest" passage to the Pacific Ocean via the Columbia River. With Thompson, Peter embarks on an amazing series of adventures that brings him face to face with hostile Natives and exposes him to the hardships and life-threatening challenges of formidable mountains and primeval forests as the intrepid outdoorsmen canoe, ride, and sled across a continent still largely untouched by European civilization.
Perilous Princesses
by Madeline SmootTen authors come together to explore what it's like to defy expectation. Everyone knows a princess in peril—the girl trapped in a tower or guarded by a dragon until someone rides in and saves her from the danger. But what happens when the princess is the danger? What if it's not the dragon you should be worried about but the princess hiding behind him? What if the girl needs to be in that tower—not for her protection, but for ours? In ten new intriguing tales, various authors introduce us to girls who defy our notion of the perfect princess.
Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement
by Nadya Okamoto Rebecca ElfastPERIOD founder and Harvard College student Nadya Okamoto offers a manifesto on menstruation and why we can no longer silence those who bleed—and how to engage in youth activism.Throughout history, periods have been hidden from the public. They’re taboo. They’re embarrassing. They’re gross. And due to a crumbling or nonexistent national sex ed program, they are misunderstood. Because of these stigmas, a status quo has been established to exclude people who menstruate from the seat at the decision-making table, creating discriminations like the tampon tax, medicines that favor male biology, and more. Period Power aims to explain what menstruation is, shed light on the stigmas and resulting biases, and create a strategy to end the silence and prompt conversation about periods.
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by Joann Loulan Marcia Quackenbush Bonnie Worthen Chris Wold DyrudFor parents who do not know how or where to begin this discussion, here are ideas to get them started. A detachable Parent's Guide will lead them through the learning process for themselves and their daughters-and even their sons. The Parent's Guide can also be found in its entirety on the Book Peddlers website at www.bookpeddlers.com. In it you will find: Talking About Menstruation What's The Right Age To Share Information? Who Begins? What About The Boys? Creating Your Own Right-of-Passage.
Permanent Detention (Piggy Graphic Novel #1)
by VannotesJoin Willow and newcomer Cami as they escape from the clutches of PIGGY and a danger-filled elementary school in this terrifying graphic novel adventure!Welcome to the bone chilling, pulse-pounding world of PIGGY, the survival-horror game that will keep you up at night.After the outbreak of a zombie-like disease that’s turned the world upside down, Willow and her mysterious team, the Silver Paw, do all they can to stay alive. It’s not so easy when there’s dangerous creatures called "the infected" and their leader, PIGGY, roaming the streets. Danger is around every corner.When PIGGY ambushes Willow and newcomer Cami, the two escape to an abandoned school only to find they'll have to survive a barbarian clan of kindergartners, a gladiator pit in the cafeteria, and an infected-filled gym, all with PIGGY hot on their trail. Can they escape in one piece? Or will this be the end of Willow and the Silver Paw?
Perrault's Fairy Tales
by Charles Perrault Gustave DoréHere are the original eight stories from the 1697 volume Contes de temps passé by the great Charles Perrault (1628-1703) in a translation that retains the charming and unsentimental simplicity that has won Perrault a permanent position in French literature. These were among the earliest versions of some of our most familiar fairy tales ("Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Puss in Boots," and "Tom Thumb") and are still among the few classic re-tellings of these perennial stories.In addition to the five well-known tales listed above, Perrault tells three others that are sure to delight any child or adult: "The Fairies," a short and very simple tale of two sisters, one sweet and one spiteful; "Ricky of the Tuft," a very unusual story of a brilliant but ugly prince and a beautiful but stupid princess; and "Blue Beard," a suspense story perhaps more famous as a classic thriller than as a fairy tale. The witty verse morals that Perrault included in the original edition (often omitted in later reprintings) are retained here in verse translations.This edition also includes 34 extraordinary full-page engravings by Gustave Doré that show clearly why this artist became the foremost illustrator of his time. These illustrations have long been considered the ideal accompaniment to Perrault's fairy tales. In many cases they created the pictorial image that we associate with the stories.Along with the collections of Andersen, Lang, and the Brothers Grimm, this volume is among the great books of European fairy tales. These stories have been enjoyed by generation after generation of children in many countries, and are here, with magnificent Doré illustrations, waiting to be enjoyed again.
Perry Homer Ruins Everything
by Beth VrabelA boy and his con artist family&’s rascally ways keep them on a never-ending vacation full of rip-offs and schemes, leaving him to wonder if it&’s too late to change his fate in this funny, hijinks-filled middle grade romp.Perry Homer is bad news, just like the rest of his troublemaking family. His parents skip out on restaurant bills. Uncle Manny uses his legal training to get free stuff. Perry&’s cousins use their coding skills to scam people. On a disastrous vacation to Lindsborg, &“the nicest town in America,&” Perry&’s siblings steal their new favorite toys from local businesses and set the town&’s whimsical Swedish decorations ablaze. The Homers are worthy of the nickname the local news gives them—the Bad Family—and they&’re having a blast. Perry thinks he could be good. His favorite teacher, Miss Penelope, recommended him for a scholarship at the prestigious Ithaca School, and it&’s his chance to change things. He just has to get home from Lindsborg and show up for the interview. Still, that&’s easier said than done. After the Homers get kicked off their plane, Perry comes up with one last scheme to keep them pointed toward home. But can Perry really make it to Ithaca—or is it his fate to ruin everything?
Persephone the Daring
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsMortal rock star Orpheus steals the spotlight in this Goddess Girls tale of love and lyres!Orpheus is a mortal rock god, and the girls at Mount Olympus Academy are wild about him! With his lyre and singing voice, Orpheus can charm pretty much anything--even things like stones and trees. But Hades and the other MOA boys aren't charmed. In fact, they are less than thrilled that the girls are so gaga over this guy. His fans are especially excited about his latest song about the girl he loved and lost, Eurydice. Orpheus was devastated when he lost Eurydice to the Underworld, so he asks Persephone to help get her back. Though it means breaking some very serious Underworld rules, Persephone pushes Hades to return Eurydice to the living world. But restoring Orpheus's one true love might jeopardize Persephone's own chances with her biggest crush...
Persephone the Grateful (Goddess Girls #26)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsGet to know Persephone, the Queen of the Underworld, in this twenty-sixth Goddess Girls adventure!
Persephone the Phony: Athena The Brain; Persephone The Phony; Aphrodite The Beauty (Goddess Girls #2)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsIn Persephone the Phony, Persephone develops a crush on bad-boy Hades. Her mom (Ceres) and friends don't approve, and Persephone finds herself sneaking around to see him. Hades convinces her to tell the truth, and it's revealed that he isn't all that bad, just misunderstood!
Persephone: Greek Goddess Of The Underworld (Legendary Goddesses Ser.)
by Amie Jane LeavittGoddess of springtime, or queen of the underworld-life or death? Empowering, high-interest narrative text tells the dual story of Persephone from Greek mythology. These core legends show Persephone’s double personality as she splits her duties between her mother and the god of the dead. Fascinating myths also uncover Persephone’s past, detailing her birth and how she fits into the family of deities. Further explore Persephone’s role in Greek culture through her signature powers, symbols, and attire. Additional facts and historical information connect the goddess’s influence through popular culture today.
Personal Assistant (Earning $50,000 - $100,000 with a High S #14)
by Connor SyrewiczFor many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you're interested in helping others and don't know that you want to--or can--go to college, a career as a personal assistant might be for you. Young people need only a high school diploma or equivalent to start as a personal assistant, and they can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year. In Personal Assistant, you'll learn how to start a career as a personal assistant and what you need to succeed in the field. Find out about the prospects for these careers in the future, how much personal assistants can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as an assistant.
Personal Fitness (Merit Badge Series)
by Boy Scouts of America Staff"Enhancing our youths' competitive edge through merit badges
Personal Management (Merit Badge Series)
by Boy Scouts of America Staff"Enhancing our youths' competitive edge through merit badges"
Personality Disorders (The State of Mental Illness and Its Ther #19)
by Shirley BrinkerhoffAt twenty-seven, Sheila is already on the verge of a second divorce. She has a degree in early elementary education, but still can't decide on a career. Suffering from a continual feeling of emptiness and unsure of who she is, Sheila is terrified of losing her husband, yet seems to do everything she can to drive him away. With almost no friends and a strong compulsion to cut herself, Sheila's future looks bleak. Trent knows that everyone is out to get him. One by one, he spoils every chance for friendship by suspecting everyone wants to hurt him. He's sure that his wife, Angela, is having an affair, and nothing she says or does can convince him otherwise. Now, he's begun to hear voices...but no one is there. It is estimated that 15 percent of Americans suffer from at least one personality disorder; many have more than one But what is a personality disorder? Can it be treated? If so, how? What can Sheila, Trent, and people like them do about their troublesome symptoms? These are just a few of the questions Personality Disorders answers. Learn about these common forms of mental illness and the treatments that bring new hope to those who suffer with them.
Persuasion: And Persuasion; V. 2 (First Avenue Classics ™)
by Jane AustenAnne Elliot was once engaged to Captain Frederick Wentworth, but she broke off the engagement when a family friend persuaded her that it was an imprudent match. Several years later, Captain Wentworth returns from the Napoleonic Wars, but his seeming indifference towards Anne convinces her that it is too late to win him back. Meanwhile, the charming Mr. Elliot—Anne's cousin and her father's heir to Kellynch Hall—plots to marry her to ensure he remains the sole heir to the family estate. Will Captain Wentworth rediscover his feelings for Anne, or will she be forced to marry the scheming Mr. Elliot? English author Jane Austen wrote this novel of manners in 1816, one year before her death at the age of 41. This unabridged version of her last completed novel is taken from the 1818 copyright edition.
Peru (Enchantment of the World, Second Ser.)
by Marion MorrisonDescribes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, sports and arts, religions, culture, and people of South America's third largest republic.
Pet
by Akwaeke Emezi<P><P>The highly-anticipated, genre-defying new novel by award-winning author Akwaeke Emezi that explores themes of identity and justice. Pet is here to hunt a monster. Are you brave enough to look? <P><P>There are no monsters anymore, or so the children in the city of Lucille are taught. Jam and her best friend, Redemption, have grown up with this lesson all their life. <P><P>But when Jam meets Pet, a creature made of horns and colors and claws, who emerges from one of her mother's paintings and a drop of Jam's blood, she must reconsider what she's been told. Pet has come to hunt a monster, and the shadow of something grim lurks in Redemption's house. <P><P>Jam must fight not only to protect her best friend, but also to uncover the truth, and the answer to the question--How do you save the world from monsters if no one will admit they exist? <P><P>Acclaimed novelist Akwaeke Emezi makes their riveting and timely young adult debut with a book that asks difficult questions about what choices you can make when the society around you is in denial.
Pet Parrots (Nature's Children)
by Frank PuccioWhat can compare with the sight of a large, beautiful bird flying through the air or landing--brightly colored wings stretched out--on a branch? Birds, with their colors and flight, have fascinated people for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians had gods who were birds. The ancientGreeks told tales of daredevils who tried to add wings and feathers to their bodies. And for hundreds of years inventors of all nations worked to create machines that would allow humans to fly like the birds. Of all the birds of the world few are as colorful and as fascinating as parrots. Beautiful, affectionate, and full of individual personality, they even are clever enough to talk. It's no wonder that for hundreds of years they have been among the world's most treasured pets and companions.
Pet Project (Hearts & Crafts #2)
by Lisa PapademetriouMackenzie always makes it work -- even when the project is a furry fiasco!When Mackenzie Miller’s aunt needs a foster home for one of the dogs at her shelter, Mackenzie jumps at the chance. Buster is so sweet and cuddly, and Mackenzie is sure he’ll cheer up her stressed-out mom. And helping Buster find a forever home? Mackenzie loves a project!Buster is an older dog who acts like a puppy -- which, it turns out, means he’s a lot of work. Mackenzie wants to be the best foster mom ever, but she also has school; and her best friend, Sheera, needs help reconciling with her cousin, Yasmin; and her mom has just gone from overworked to unemployed. And Buster just keeps -- well, busting up Mackenzie’s plans! Can she make it work, like she always does? Or has Mackenzie bitten off more than she can chew?
Pete's Dragon Junior Novel
by Landry WalkerPete has a protector and friend in the huge, green dragon Elliot. But when Pete and Elliot are rediscovered by other humans, Pete must find a way to protect Elliot in return. Pete and Elliot find friendship, adventure, and a place to belong in this junior novelization of the upcoming film Pete's Dragon.
Pete's Dragon: The Lost Years
by Elizabeth RudnickWhen a young boy named Pete gets lost in a gigantic forest, he forms an unforgettable friendship with a giant flying dragon named Elliot. Based in the world of the film Pete's Dragon, this original story features original illustrations, explores Pete and Elliot's adventures and struggles in the forest and tells the tale of the lost years not shown in the film.
Peter Lee's Notes from the Field
by Angela AhnEleven-year-old Peter Lee has one goal in life: to become a paleontologist. But in one summer, that all falls apart. Told in short, accessible journal entries and combining the humor of Timmy Failure with the poignant family dynamics of Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Peter Lee will win readers' hearts.Eleven year-old Peter Lee has one goal in life: to become a paleontologist. Okay, maybe two: to get his genius kid-sister, L.B., to leave him alone. But his summer falls apart when his real-life dinosaur expedition turns out to be a bust, and he watches his dreams go up in a cloud of asthma-inducing dust. Even worse, his grandmother, Hammy, is sick, and no one will talk to Peter or L.B. about it. Perhaps his days as a scientist aren't quite behind him yet. Armed with notebooks and pens, Peter puts his observation and experimental skills to the test to see what he can do for Hammy. If only he can get his sister to be quiet for once -- he needs time to sketch out a plan.
Peter Pan & Wendy Junior Novelization
by Elizabeth RudnickThe official novelization for the Walt Disney Studios live action film Peter Pan & Wendy, coming to Disney+.Fly away on a journey to Neverland with this novelization of the Walt Disney Studios live action film Peter Pan & Wendy, coming to Disney+.Wendy Darling isn&’t sure she&’s ready to grow up. Growing up means no more nights in the nursery, sharing stories about the heroic Peter Pan with her younger brothers, John and Michael. Then, to Wendy&’s surprise, Peter Pan himself appears, alongside his fairy companion Tinker Bell--and the pair whisks the children off to Neverland, a magical place where no one has to grow up. Once in Neverland, the children plunge headfirst into adventure, encountering Peter&’s rival, Captain Hook, and his dangerous pirate crew. But as they team up with Peter&’s loyal Lost Boys and the powerful Tiger Lily to match wits and swords with Hook, Wendy wonders if there is more to Peter&’s story--and growing up--than she first imagined . . . and if uncovering those secrets might be the key to saving Neverland and finding herself. This thrilling novelization of Peter Pan & Wendy also includes a photo insert featuring images from the film!