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The LEGO Builder's Handbook: Become a Master Builder
by Deepak ShenoyForget step-by-step instructions — you&’re ready to design your own LEGO creations! The LEGO Builder&’s Handbook is the only guide you need for building totally out-of-this-world, wholly original models.What&’s the right scale to use for your LEGO model? How does SNOT, also known as sideways building, work? What&’s the trick to achieving smoother tapers? How do you design a LEGO sculpture? Find the answers to these questions and more in The LEGO Builder&’s Handbook. Unlock the secrets to advanced building techniques and take your creations to the next level.In this comprehensive, modern introduction to LEGO building, you&’ll learn how to:Build models that won&’t fall apart using masonry-inspired techniquesChoose the right pieces while mastering LEGO measurement units and the geometry of basic elementsBuild using a variety of scales to create realistic replicas of real-world structuresCreate LEGO mosaics, curved shapes, and 3D sculptures using software like BrickLink Studio, LEGO Art Remix, and LSculptFull-color and packed with detailed illustrations, this book will also show you how to:Apply half-stud offsets using jumper plates to add subtle textures and realistic details to your modelsUse SNOT (studs not on top) techniques to build sideways, creating shapes and details impossible with simple stackingBuild angled walls, cylinders, domes, and spheres using advanced techniques like brick bending, hinged polygons, and Lowell spheresUnlock the secrets of the master builders with The LEGO Builder&’s Handbook. Whether you&’re a beginner or a seasoned builder, you&’ll learn to push the boundaries of your creativity and build your own models, brick by brick.
The Lab
by Jack HeathYou can't kill the past.Meet a sixteen-year-old superhuman: Agent Six of Hearts. He's the strongest, most effective agent in the Deck, a team of special agents fighting to uphold justice in a completely corrupt world.Six would be invincible . . . if not for a deadly secret. He is the product of an illegal experiment by the Lab -- a ruthless division of the corporation that controls his world. When the Deck begins to investigate the Lab, Six walks a tightrope between his two worlds, trying to keep his origin secret. But then he meets Kyntak, a boy whose past equals his own.As Six's life spirals out of control, he must face his most dangerous mission yet, in this nonstop-action thriller from twenty-two-year-old debut author Jack Heath.
The Lab (Trippin' #3)
by P. J. GrayThe Lab: Book-3 - The worst snowstorm in years. They were trapped in a farmhouse. The owners seemed innocent enough. Quiet. Stoic. But something was not quite right. The author Introduces emergent teen readers to the concept of a series, where each book leaves wanting more. Incorporating vivid graphic elements, this three-book series will attract students interested in reading edgier material. Each 64-page book is approximately two thousand five hundred words. <p><p> Troy and Justin have been through a lot together. But Troy has had enough of street life. He cleans up his act. Finds a job. Takes classes at night. Justin is the same fun-loving guy he's always been. He hops from job to job. But he prefers mooching off his girlfriend. About to get dumped, Justin is glum. Then Troy suggests a road trip.
The Lace Dowry
by Andrea Cheng12 year old Juli and her parents travel far to Halas to commission handmade lace for her dowry. There, Juli forms a friendship with the lacemaker's daughter and attempts to help with their family secret and rebelling against her own family's expectations of her.
The Lady Is a Spy (Scholastic Focus): Virginia Hall, World War Ii Hero Of The French Resistance
by Don MitchellThe Lady Is a Spy is the audacious and riveting true story of Virginia Hall, America's greatest spy and unsung hero, brought to vivid life by acclaimed author Don Mitchell.When Hitler invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, Virginia Hall was traveling in Europe. Which was dangerous enough, but as fighting erupted across the continent, instead of returning home, she headed to France.In a country divided by freedom and fascism, Virginia was determined to do her part for the Allies. An ordinary woman from Baltimore, MD, she dove into the action, first joining a French ambulance unit and later becoming an undercover agent for the British Office of Strategic Services. Working as part of the intelligence network, she made her way to Vichy, coordinating Resistance movements, sabotaging the Nazis, and rescuing Allied soldiers. She passed in plain sight of the enemy, and soon found herself at the top of their most wanted list. But Virginia cleverly evaded discovery and death, often through bold feats and daring escapes. Her covert operations, capture of Nazi soldiers, and risky work as a wireless telegraph operator greatly contributed to the Allies' eventual win.
The Lady of Rapture (Bones of Ruin Trilogy #3)
by Sarah RaughleyPenny Dreadful meets The Gilded Wolves in this breathtaking finale to the young adult historical fantasy Bones of Ruin trilogy!For years, the elite secret society called the Enlightenment Committee has waited for the apocalyptic force known as Hiva to destroy the world as it has so many times before. What the Committee didn&’t know, however, was that Hiva wasn&’t an event—it was a person. Iris Marlow. An African tightrope dancer with no memories of her past. A girl who cannot die. At least, she couldn&’t die. Until her own friends discovered her one weakness and murdered her once and for all. The world-ending threat she posed should be gone too, but there&’s one more Hiva out there, and unlike Iris, this one has no love for humanity. In her absence, this Hiva has taken it upon himself to judge if humanity deserves to live. But when it comes to Hivas, the judgment is always the same. The ending is always total destruction. And while Iris is dead, she&’s not gone—and after the betrayal that ended her life as Iris, she is now out for revenge. The world&’s days are numbered. The Cataclysm has begun.
The Lady of Rhuddesmere
by Victoria StraussIn this powerful young adult historical fiction classic, a young man serving a sad and secretive lady in an isolated English manor makes a shocking discovery that could destroy those he loves <P> Young Geraint does not know what to expect when he enters the remote, crumbling estate of Rhuddesmere. The unloved illegitimate son of the cold and scheming Baron of Wallestoke, Geraint has been sent to serve the beautiful, melancholy lady of the house and her brilliant, crippled son, and the warm welcome he receives surprises and pleases him greatly. But even as his affection grows for these strangers who have accepted him without question, the boy becomes ever more troubled with the passing of days. A suffocating atmosphere of tension and mystery surrounds this place and its mistress. When Geraint stumbles on the dark secret that the Lady of Rhuddesmere so carefully guards, he is forced to flee, setting in motion a series of devastating events that could have dire consequences for everyone who dwells within the castle walls. <P> Nominated for the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, Victoria Strauss's acclaimed debut novel bridges the gap between historical fiction for youth and adults with a chillingly provocative Gothic tale that sheds a stark, revealing light on human cruelty, ignorance, and intolerance.
The Lake of Souls: The Saga of Darren Shan #10) (Cirque Du Freak #10)
by Darren ShanDarren and Harkat face monstrous obstacles on their desperate quest to the Lake of Souls. Will they survive the savage journey? And what awaits them in the murky waters of the dead? Be careful what you fish for....
The Land (Mildred D. Taylor Ser.)
by Mildred D. TaylorThe son of a prosperous landowner and a former slave, Paul-Edward Logan is unlike any other boy he knows. His white father has acknowledged him and raised him openly-something unusual in post-Civil War Georgia. But as he grows into a man he learns that life for someone like him is not easy. Black people distrust him because he looks white. White people discriminate against him when they learn of his black heritage. Even within his own family he faces betrayal and degradation. So at the age of fourteen, he sets out toward the only dream he has ever had: to find land every bit as good as his father's, and make it his own. <P><P> Once again inspired by her own history, Ms. Taylor brings truth and power to the newest addition to the award-winning Logan family stories.<P>Winner of the Coretta Scott King Medal
The Landscape (The Impact of Environmentalism)
by Neil MorrisWe are all aware of the importance of the environment - it's in the news, it affects our behavior and the decisions we make every day. But what actual impact has environmental thinking had on the world around us? This thought-provoking book looks at the way changing ideas about the environment and sustainability have affected our attitudes to the landscape, and will do so in the future.
The Language Of Literature
by Arthur N. Applebee Sheridan Blau Andrea B. Bermudez Rebekah CaplanHow do you learn best? Do you prefer to work alone or with the help of a friend? In this book, you are presented with a variety of learning opportunities that allow you to chart the course to your own success, whether your strengths lie mainly in written, oral, dramatic, or artistic activities. In addition, you will collaborate with classmates to share ideas, improve your writing, and make connections to other subject areas. You may even use technological tools such as the Laserlinks and the Writing Coach software program to further personalize your learning.
The Language of Composition: Reading, Writing, Rhetoric
by Renée H. Shea Lawrence Scanlon Robin Dissin AufsesThe Language of Composition is the first college-level textbook created specifically for the AP* English Language course. Inside, students will find everything they need to learn college-level reading, writing, and analysis skills: concise introductory chapters on rhetoric, close reading, and synthesizing sources; a rich collection of thematically arranged readings that includes essays, speeches, letters, newspaper columns, as well as fiction, poetry, and visual texts; carefully crafted assignments that reinforce the skills taught in the introductory chapters; and much more. The Language of Composition - designed to help students succeed in the AP English Language course and embark on a successful college career. Book jacket.
The Language of Composition: Reading, Writing, Rhetoric
by Renée H. Shea Lawrence Scanlon Robin Dissin AufsesNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Language of Composition: Reading, Writing, Rhetoric
by Lawrence Scanlon Robin Aufses Renee Shea Megan HarowitzFor over a decade, The Language of Composition has been the most successful textbook written for the AP® English Language and Composition Course. Now, its esteemed author team is back, giving practical instruction geared toward training students to read and write at the college level. The textbook is organized in two parts: opening chapters that develop key rhetoric, argument, and synthesis skills; followed by thematic chapters comprised of the finest classic and contemporary nonfiction and visual texts. With engaging readings and reliable instruction, The Language of Composition gives every students the opportunity for success in AP® English Language. AP® is a trademark registered and/or owned by the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.
The Language of Literature
by Arthur N. Applebee Andrea B. Bermúdez Sheridan BlauNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Language of Literature
by James Marshall Arthur N. Applebee Judith A. Langer Andrea B. Bermúdez Sheridan Blau Rebekah Caplan Peter Elbow Susan HyndsLiterature textbook.
The Language of Literature (Grade #10)
by Mcdougal LittellA great collection of literature from different authors ranging from the classic ones to the modern ones.
The Language of Literature (Level #10)
by James Marshall Arthur N. Applebee Judith A. Langer Sheridan Blau Andrea B. Bermudez Rebekah Caplan Peter Elbow Susan HyndsThe Language of Literature book for California, 2002 edition
The Language of Literature: British Literature
by Arthur N. Applebee Andrea B. Bermúdez Sheridan BlauNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Language of Literature: World Literature
by Arthur N. Applebee Andrea B. Bermúdez Sheridan BlauNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Language of Literature: World Literature (Language of Literature)
by McDougal-Littell Publishing StaffA selection of literature; formal and integrated assessment in literary analysis, reading, and writing; and integrated technology, including audio, video, computer, and Internet resources, makes literature accessible to students of all learning styles.
The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic (The\language Of Thorns Ser.)
by Leigh Bardugo Sara Kipin<P>Inspired by myth, fairy tale, and folklore, #1 New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo has crafted a deliciously atmospheric collection of short stories filled with betrayals, revenge, sacrifice, and love. <P>Enter the Grishaverse...Love speaks in flowers. Truth requires thorns. Travel to a world of dark bargains struck by moonlight, of haunted towns and hungry woods, of talking beasts and gingerbread golems, where a young mermaid's voice can summon deadly storms and where a river might do a lovestruck boy's bidding but only for a terrible price. <P>Perfect for new readers and dedicated fans, the tales in The Language of Thorns will transport you to lands both familiar and strange—to a fully realized world of dangerous magic that millions have visited through the novels of the Grishaverse. <P>This collection of six stories includes three brand-new tales, each of them lavishly illustrated and culminating in stunning full-spread illustrations as rich in detail as the stories themselves. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Last 8 (The Last 8 #0)
by Laura PohlAn LGBTQ YA "sci-fi romp" (Kirkus), The Last 8 is a thrilling high-stakes survival story about the last eight teenagers left on Earth after aliens attack, praised as "An extravaganza of nonstop action" (School Library Journal)Extinction was just the beginning…Clover Martinez has always been a survivor, which is the reason she isn't among the dead when aliens invade and destroy Earth as she knows it.Clover is convinced she's the only one left until she hears a voice on the radio urging her to go to the former Area 51. When she arrives, she's greeted by a band of misfits who call themselves The Last Teenagers on Earth.Only they aren't the ragtag group of heroes Clover was expecting. The seven strangers seem more interested in pretending the world didn't end than fighting back, and Clover starts to wonder if she was better off alone. But when she finds a hidden spaceship within the walls of the compound, she doesn't know what to believe…or who to trust.The Last 8 is perfect for readers looking for:heart-pounding young adult survival bookstween and teen LGBTQ bookssci-fi Latinx teen booksexpert world-building andrelatable, funny, diverse charactersPraise for The Last 8:"The Walking Dead meets Alien in this expertly plotted debut. Teens will want to follow Clover on her next adventure!" — Zoraida Cordova, author of the Brooklyn Brujas series"The Last 8 is diverse and immersive science fiction...With its powerful world building and emotional twists, The Last 8 is a beautifully fresh take on the idea of an alien apocalypse." — Foreword Reviews"A sci-fi romp with ample intergalactic twists to keep readers satisfied." — Kirkus Reviews"This debut is, at times, both joyful and heartbreaking ... Pohl's characters are tough, funny, and brave as they manage to persevere despite the debilitating weight of grief." — Booklist
The Last Academy
by Anne ApplegateWhat is this prep school preparing them for?Camden Fisher arrives at boarding school haunted by a falling-out with her best friend back home. But the manicured grounds of Lethe Academy are like nothing Cam has ever known. There are gorgeous, preppy boys wielding tennis rackets, and circles of girls with secrets to spare. Only . . . something is not quite right. One of Cam's new friends mysteriously disappears, but the teachers don't seem too concerned. Cam wakes up to strangers in her room, who then melt into the night. She is suddenly plagued by odd memories, and senses there might be something dark and terrible brewing. But what? The answer will leave Cam--and readers--stunned and breathless, in this thrilling debut novel.
The Last Battle: The Chronicles of Narnia (Chronicles of Narnia #7)
by C. S. LewisIllustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full-color ebook device and in rich black and white on all other devices.Narnia . . . where lies breed fear . . . where loyalty is tested . . . where all hope seems lost.During the last days of Narnia, the land faces its fiercest challenge—not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of all they hold dear in this, the magnificent ending to The Chronicles of Narnia.The Last Battle is the seventh and final book in C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, a series that has become part of the canon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. A complete stand-alone read, but if you want to relive the adventures and find out how it began, pick up The Magician’s Nephew, the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia.