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Sara Webb: Disaster Area
by Liz WilksSara?s family is unusual to say the least ? they?re also confusing and really embarrassing. Her older sister thinks she?s Dorothy from THE WIZARD OF OZ and her older brother repeats words like an echo. Sara?s problems increase when she is teased by the school bullies and has to cope with a series of disasters.Her story is seriously funny and inspiring as Sara works to solve her problems and learns to accept her brother and sister as loved and valued members of her family.
Sara's Face
by Melvin BurgessFame, beauty, and face transplants... Sara wants to be famous, and when legendary rock star Jonathon Heat offers to take her under his wing and pay for her cosmetic surgery, it's like a dream come true. But beauty comes with a hidden price tag. Is Sara willing to pay?
Sargasso of Space
by Andrew NorthSargasso of Space is a 190 page science fiction novel written by the science fiction and fantasy master Andre Norton (pseudonym, Andrew North) and first published in 1955. It is the first book in her Solar Queen Series. Other novels in this series include Plague Ship, Voodoo Planet, and Postmarked the stars. Ace's summary reads as follows "WORLDS FOR SALE!" That was the startling cry that electrified Dane Thorson of the space-trader Solar Queen. It was his first trip and the cosmic auction was taking place at an isolated port of call, far out in the Milky Way. Who'll buy this newly discovered planet? The data on it sealed-you may be getting a radioactive desert, you may be buying a fabulous empire, or you may be stuck with an untracked unconquerable jungle. And Dane and his fellow spacemen took the risk. They bought a planet, sight unseen, whose ominous name was . . . Limbol The story of Thorson's trip to Limbo, and the amazing adventures that befell him on that SARGASSO OF SPACE, is a real thriller of a space novel by the author of STAR GUARD, THE STARS ARE OURS, and many others.
Sarny: A Life Remembered (Sarny)
by Gary PaulsenSo many readers have written and asked: What happened to Sarny, the young slave girl who learned to read in Nightjohn? Extraordinary things happened to her, from the moment she fled the plantation in the last days of the Civil War, suddenly a free woman in search of her sold-away children, until she found them and began a new life. Sarny's story gives a panoramic view of America in a time of trial, tragedy, and hoped-for change, until her last days in the 1930s.
Sasha Masha
by Agnes BorinskyTransgender author Agnes Borinsky deftly explores gender identity and queer romance in this heart-wrenching debut novel.Alex feels like he is in the wrong body. His skin feels strange against his bones. And then comes Tracy, who thinks he's adorably awkward, who wants to kiss him, who makes him feel like a Real Boy. But it is not quite enough. Something is missing. As Alex grapples with his identity, he finds himself trying on dresses and swiping on lipstick in the quiet of his bedroom. He meets Andre, a gay boy who is beautiful and unafraid to be who he is. Slowly, Alex begins to realize: maybe his name isn't Alex at all. Maybe it's Sasha Masha.
Sasquatch, Love, and Other Imaginary Things
by Betsy Aldredge Carrie DuBois-ShawPride and Prejudice meets Animal Planet&’s Finding Bigfoot in this humorous and heartfelt debut about a loving, quirky family on the hunt for the mythical Sasquatch.Hunting for monsters was never so awkward. It&’s bad enough that Samantha&’s parents, charter members of the Northern Ohio Bigfoot Society, have dragged their daughter around forever, hunting for yetis. But now they&’re doing it on national TV, and worse, in front of an aristocratic prep-school crew including a boy who disdains Samantha&’s family. But when he scorns her humble Ohio roots, she becomes determined to take him down. As they go to war, their friction and attraction almost distract them from the hint that Sasquatch may actually be out there somewhere…
SAT Premium Study Guide with 7 Practice Tests (Barron's Test Prep)
by Sharon Weiner Green Ira K. Wolf Brian W. Stewart M.Ed.Barron's SAT Premium Study Guide with 7 Practice Tests provides detailed review, online practice, and expert advice from experienced teachers who know the test. Step-by-step review helps you master the content, and full-length practice tests in the book and online help you feel ready for the actual SAT.This edition includes: Four full-length practice tests in the book, Two full-length online practice tests, One full-length diagnostic test to help identify strengths and weaknesses so you can pinpoint your trouble spots and focus your study, Barron's extensive vocabulary list in online flashcard formatAn overview of the SAT, an explanation of the test's scoring method, and study advice from experienced teachers, Test-taking tactics for the exam as a whole, and special strategies for each part of the test, including detailed instruction in writing the SAT essay, Subject reviews covering all sections of the test, including Reading, Writing and Language, and Mathematics
SAT Study Guide Premium, 2023: 8 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron's Test Prep)
by Brian W. Stewart M.Ed.ALL NEW Barron's SAT Premium Study Guide includes everything you need to be prepared for exam day with comprehensive review and practice that reflects the most recent SAT! This edition also incudes the most up-to-date information on the new digital exam. All the Review You Need to Be PreparedAn expert overview of the SAT, including test scoring methods and advice on college entrance requirementsIn-depth subject review covering all sections of the test: Reading, Writing and Language, and MathematicsHundreds of additional practice questions in each subject review section Tips and strategies throughout from our Barron's author and SAT expertPractice with Confidence7 full-length practice tests--5 in the book and 2 online-- including 1 diagnostic test to assess your skills and target your studyingReview chapters contain additional practice questions on each subjectAll practice questions include detailed answer explanationsOnline Practice2 full-length practice tests online with a timed test option to simulate exam experienceDetailed answer explanations included with expert adviceScoring to check your learning progress
SAT Study Guide with 5 Practice Tests (Barron's Test Prep)
by Sharon Weiner Green Ira K. Wolf Brian W. Stewart M.Ed.Barron’s SAT Study Guide with 5 Practice Tests provides realistic practice and expert advice from experienced teachers who know the test. Step-by-step subject review helps you master the content, and full-length practice tests help you feel prepared on test day. This edition includes: Four full-length practice tests, One full-length diagnostic test to help identify strengths and weaknesses so you can pinpoint your trouble spots and focus your study, An overview of the SAT, an explanation of the test's scoring method, and study advice from experienced teachers, Test-taking tactics for the exam as a whole, and special strategies for each part of the test, including detailed instruction in writing the SAT essay, Subject reviews covering all sections of the test, including Reading, Writing and Language, and Mathematics
SAT Subject Test Physics: With Online Tests (Barron's Test Prep)
by Robert Jansen M.A. Greg Young M.S. Ed.Barron's SAT Subject Test Physics is updated to reflect the current test and features three full-length practice tests along with detailed content review and expert tips to help students improve their score.This edition includes:One diagnostic test to determine strengths and weaknessesThree complete SAT Subject Tests in Physics, which reflect the most recent actual tests in length, subject matter, and degree of difficultyAnswers and explanations for all questionsSelf-assessment guides after each test so students can measure their progressExtensive subject review covering all topics on the test, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, thermodynamics, and more.Online Practice Test: Students also get access to one brand new, full-length online practice test with all questions answered and explained.Unique features include a &“What&’s the Trick?&” approach to solving problems quickly and effectively. Additional tips, called out with &“If You See…&” are included within the chapters to give test takers critical insight into difficult concepts, and QR codes are provided at &“Key Concept&” areas link to short videos to enhance instruction. The authors also provide general examination strategies and a detailed appendix with equations, physical constants, and a basic math review.
SAT United States History
by Michelle Denbeste R. Lettieri Gary LandREA's new 7th edition of SAT Subject Test United States History covers all U.S. historical areas to appear on the actual exam, including the Colonial Period, the American Revolution, the Civil War and Reconstruction, World War I and World War II, American Imperialism, the Cold War and more. The book features 6 full-length practice tests. All answers are thoroughly explained. Follow up with an adapatable study schedule, test-taking strategies, and confidence-boosting drills that help prepare students for test day. DETAILS- 6 full-length practice tests- Comprehensive review of every SAT United States History topic- Flexible study schedule- Detailed explanations of each practice exam asnwer.- Packed with proven test tips, strategies and advice to help you master the test
The Satanic Verses: A Novel
by Salman RushdieOne of the most controversial and acclaimed novels ever written, The Satanic Verses is Salman Rushdie's best-known and most galvanizing book. Set in a modern world filled with both mayhem and miracles, the story begins with a bang: the terrorist bombing of a London-bound jet in midflight. Two Indian actors of opposing sensibilities fall to earth, transformed into living symbols of what is angelic and evil. This is just the initial act in a magnificent odyssey that seamlessly merges the actual with the imagined. A book whose importance is eclipsed only by its quality, The Satanic Verses is a key work of our times.
Saturday Night (A Night to Remember #1)
by Caroline B. CooneyWill tonight be the night they each get their heart&’s desire? Five high school juniors get ready for the dance they hope will change their lives foreverIt&’s Saturday night—the evening of the Autumn Leaves Dance.Beth Rose is going solo in the dress she hopes will transform her from average student whom no one notices into someone special.Anne is the girl Beth Rose wishes she could be: beautiful and smart, with impeccable grades and the perfect boyfriend. But would everyone think Anne was so flawless if they knew her secret?Emily asked a boy she just met to take her to the dance—and he accepted. Now, with fifteen minutes to go, Emily hopes he shows up.The whole dance was Kip&’s idea, and she doesn&’t even have a date.Molly hasn&’t got a single female friend, but all the boys love her. She has a date for the dance, but has already set her sights on another guy—somebody else&’s boyfriend.For these Westerly High juniors, their first formal dance will hold heartbreak, danger, and the thrilling promise of love.
Saturday Night Dirt (Motor Novels)
by Will WeaverIt's a sizzling summer Saturday, and Headwaters Speedway has suddenly become the place to be. Thanks to rainouts across the state, this small-town dirt track is drawing both big-time stock cars and local drivers. There's Trace Bonham, whose Street Stock Chevy is acting up in a big way. And Beau Kim, whose "stone soup" Modified has been patched together from whatever parts he could scrape up. And no one could forget Amber Jenkins, a strawberry blonde who has what it takes to run rings around them all. Keeping everyone on track is Melody Walters, who knows that the impending rain might be exactly what they need to keep her father's speedway afloat—or sink it for good.In Will Weaver's high-revving novel, the first in the Motor series, a cast of car-obsessed teens and adults are all out to prove themselves, both on and off the quarter-mile track, as they move through their day on a collision course to meet on Saturday night dirt.Saturday Night Dirt is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Saturn Returns (Astropolis Series #1)
by Sean WilliamsIn the forty-third millennium of human history, Imre Bergamasc awakens after two hundred years to the realization that he has been the victim of an elaborate murder plot-a plot that also destroyed the intergalactic transport milieu known as the Continuum. But now that Imre has been reborn, he will stop at nothing to help bring forth the rebirth of the galaxy.
Savage City: Volume III
by Sophia McDougallImagine a world in which Rome never fell. Now the Empire stretches across the Atlantic, slaves are constructing a giant bridge over the Persian Gulf, and magnetic railways span the globe. But tensions within and without are about to change the face of the earth.Marcus Novius is caught in a massive explosion at the Coliseum which kills his uncle the emperor ... making Marcus, his heir, the new leader of the Roman Empire. Marcus, the healer Sulien and Una, his sister - and Marcus' own love - have been together through thick and thin, fighting for freedom, fighting for their lives, fighting for justice, and Marcus' ascension to Roman throne was supposed to be the start of something magnificent ...But Marcus is horribly wounded himself in the explosion, and Sulien is having problems fighting his way through the terrible devastation to be at his friend's - his emperor's - side. And it's not long before Sulien and Una realise life will never be the same again, for the Roman Empire is about to face its most dangerous enemy ...
The Savage Grace (The Dark Divine #3)
by Bree DespainGrace's life is a mess. Daniel is still a werewolf, Talbot can't be trusted, and Caleb is still out there. With Sirhan's impending death, war seems imminent. Will Grace give in to the wolf to save her family? What will happen to Daniel . . . and can their love survive one last test?
Save Our Forest! (Cross My Heart)
by Nora DåsnesThis bold graphic novel sequel to Cross My Heart and Never Lie, which Alice Oseman called &“a warm hug,&” follows Bao, who bands together with her friends to save their beloved forest from being turned into a parking lot.After being leader of &“girls-who-never-fall-in-love&” in Cross My Heart and Never Lie, Tuva&’s best friend, Bao, faces a challenge unlike any she&’s faced before: the PTA wants to raze down the students&’ beloved forest, removing the space where Bao and other student have always played and integral to both Bao and other students&’ lives and the environment they call home. When the adults are too apathetic, too cynical, or too preoccupied to see the importance of the forest, Bao and the others will have to stop playing nice and take matters into their own hands. But Bao and her classmates are only twelve years old—how can they get the adults in power to see this crisis for what it is? This timely story follows Cross My Heart and Never Lie and continues the popular graphic novel format with gorgeous hand-lettering and a unique, charming art style.
Save the People!: Halting Human Extinction
by Stacy McAnulty"Save the People is engaging, funny, affecting and delightful. You&’ll never have more fun learning science." --Stuart Gibbs, bestselling author of the Spy School series "Serious science and great gags, with a bit of hope thrown in.&” --Steven Sheinkin, bestselling author of Bomb and FalloutAn action-packed look at past, present, and future threats to humanity&’s survival—with an ultimately reassuring message that humans probably have a few more millennia in us.Scientists estimate that 99% of all species that have ever existed are now extinct. Whoa. So, it's not unreasonable to predict humans are doomed to become fossil records as well. But what could lead to our demise? Supervolcanos? Asteroids? The sun going dark? Climate change? All the above?! Humans—with our big brains, opposable thumbs, and speedy Wi-Fi—may be capable of avoiding most of these nightmares. (The T. rex would be super jealous of our satellites.) But we're also capable of triggering world-ending events. Learning from past catastrophes may be the best way to avoid future disasters. Packed with science, jokes, and black and white illustrations, Save the People! examines the worst-case scenarios that could (but hopefully won&’t) cause the greatest mass extinction—our own!
Saved by Cake: Over 80 Ways To Bake Yourself Happy
by Marian KeyesBeloved novelist Marian Keyes tackles the kitchen with a new cookbook featuring desserts that are both simple and delicious, with step-by-step instructions and stunning photography.&“To be perfectly blunt about it, my choice sometimes is: I can kill myself, or I can make a dozen cupcakes. Right so, I&’ll do the cupcakes and I can kill myself tomorrow.&” In Saved by Cake, Marian Keyes gives a candid account of her recent battle with depression and her discovery that learning to bake was exactly what she needed to regain her joie de vivre. A complete novice in the kitchen, Marian decided to bake a cake for a friend. From the moment she began measuring, she realized that baking was the best way for her to get through each day. Refreshingly honest and wickedly funny, Saved by Cake shines with Keyes&’ inimitable charm and is chockfull of sound advice. Written in Marian&’s signature style, her take on baking is honest, witty, extremely accessible and full of fun. Her simple and delicious recipes—from Consistently Reliable Cupcakes to Fridge-set Honeycomb Cheesecake—are guaranteed to tempt even the most jaded palate.
Saving 6 (Boys of Tommen #3)
by Chloe Walsh*FIRST PRINT RUN LIMITED EDITION OMBRE SPINE DESIGN - ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST*From international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon Chloe Walsh comes the next book in the addictive Boys of Tommen series, Saving 6.He's a boy who's lost. She's a girl who might just be the home he's never had.Joey Lynch has always been a protector. He rebuilds what is broken. When his older brother Darren leaves town, twelve-year-old Joey finds that he must watch over his younger siblings and mother. As he enters his teen years, his struggles intensify, with Joey toeing the line of addiction, all while being dutiful to his family. His boss's daughter becomes the one thing keeping him afloat. She's unapologetically herself, and even though he doesn't want to get involved with her, he can't keep away.Aoife Molloy is bubbly and self-assured. On her first day of secondary school, she meets a hot-headed boy who sparks a new burning curiosity within her, a boy who happens to work for her father. It's a bad idea to mess about with him, but her interest grows by the day.As a complicated friendship ensues, Aoife begins to discover the secrets attached to Joey Lynch's life, all while he desperately fights to keep her out.Following a new fan-favorite couple from the Binding 13 duology, Saving 6 will increase your love for the Boys of Tommen universe. This book is perfect for readers looking for:New adult/YA crossover Irish romanceDual POVsFriends-to-loversAngsty tearjerkersBingeworthy TikTok booksReaders cannot get enough of the Boys of Tommen:"THIS WAS EVERYTHING I HOPED IT WOULD BE.""I'd give this a million stars if it were possible.""This was everything I wanted and more. It felt so right to be back with my family.""Brilliant, read this book!! - it's beautifully written!""I adored Joey and Aoife…I ate up every single moment."
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt: A Novel
by Beth HoffmanSteel Magnolias meets The Help in Beth Hoffman's New York Times bestselling Southern debut novel, Saving CeeCee Honeycutt Twelve-year-old CeeCee Honeycutt is in trouble. For years, she has been the caretaker of her mother, Camille, the town's tiara-wearing, lipstick-smeared laughingstock, a woman who is trapped in her long-ago moment of glory as the 1951 Vidalia Onion Queen of Georgia. When tragedy strikes, Tootie Caldwell, CeeCee's long-lost great-aunt, comes to the rescue and whisks her away to Savannah. There, CeeCee is catapulted into a perfumed world of prosperity and Southern eccentricity--one that appears to be run entirely by strong, wacky women. From the exotic Miz Thelma Rae Goodpepper, who bathes in her backyard bathtub and uses garden slugs as her secret weapons; to Tootie's all-knowing housekeeper, Oletta Jones; to Violene Hobbs, who entertains a local police officer in her canary-yellow peignoir, the women of Gaston Street keep CeeCee entertained and enthralled for an entire summer. A timeless coming of age novel set in the 1960s, Saving CeeCee Honeycutt explores the indomitable strengths of female friendship, and charts the journey of an unforgettable girl who loses one mother, but finds many others in the storybook city of Savannah. As Kristin Hannah, author of Fly Away, says, Beth Hoffman's sparkling debut is "packed full of Southern charm, strong women, wacky humor, and good old-fashioned heart."
Saving Everest
by Sky ChaseFrom the outside, Everest has it all, but there’s only one person who can see him for who he truly is . . . and it changes his life forever.In this tender, poignant debut novel by newcomer Sky Chase, two teenagers on the cusp of adulthood learn to embrace life in ways neither of them ever anticipated.Everest is the most popular boy in school. He’s handsome, wealthy, and captain of the football team—he has the world at his fingertips, but he’s desperately unhappy. And when those feelings become too much to bear, he tries to take his own life.On the surface, Beverly’s different from Everest in every possible way. She’s quiet, shy, hard working, and keeps to herself on campus, focusing on her schoolwork and her part-time job, distracting herself from her less-than-perfect upbringing.When Everest returns to school after his attempt, he’s in more pain than ever. Discarded by his friends, he draws little empathy and too much attention from those who surround him. But when Beverly and Everest meet unexpectedly in a dusty corner of the old library, they discover together just how rich life can be when given the freedom to just be yourself.
Saving Grace (Orca Soundings)
by Darlene RyanEvie was pregnant and forced to give up the baby. But Evie can't just leave the child with strangers, especially when she thinks the baby is being neglected. With her boyfriend waiting in the truck, Evie snatches the baby and convinces him to drive her to Montreal where she plans to start a new life with her child. But when the baby won't eat and she and Justin argue, she ends up alone in a small town. As the baby becomes sicker, Evie must decide whether to admit her mistake and turn herself in, or to keep running. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! Also available in Spanish.
Saving Grad (Lorimer SideStreets)
by Karen Spafford-FitzVienna, a mixed-race teen and her mother experience racism and domestic violence while living with her stepfather. They try to escape the situation by moving to a big city where they begin to start new lives. But staying under the radar is tough, and when her stepfather shows up threatening her at her new high school's grad party, Vienna has to find a way to keep herself, her mother, and her friends out of harm's way. Saving Grad illustrates the very real circumstances victims of domestic abuse face and one family's struggle to escape a violent situation. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group.