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French for the IB MYP 4&5 (Phases 1-2): by Concept

by Fabienne Fontaine

Develop your skills to become an inquiring learner; ensure you navigate the MYP framework with confidence using a concept-driven and assessment-focused approach to French, presented in global contexts.- Develop conceptual understanding with key MYP concepts and related concepts at the heart of each chapter. - Learn by asking questions for a statement of inquiry in each chapter. - Prepare for every aspect of assessment using support and tasks designed by experienced educators.- Understand how to extend your learning through research projects and interdisciplinary opportunities.- Think internationally with chapters and concepts set in global contexts.

Frenemies (Drama High #4)

by L. Divine Daniel Heard

South Bay High wouldn't be such a bad place to go to school if it weren't for all the drama. Not that Jayd Jackson's helping matters. She's right there in the center of it all--whether she wants to be or not. Maybe it just goes with the turf. After all, there's a reason they call this place Drama High... Jayd doesn't know what's going on with her girl, Nellie. Ever since she got named homecoming princess, she's been acting like Mickey and Jayd aren't her friends anymore, and she's even falling in deeper with Tania and her crew. It's amazing the girl can fit her new crown over that big head of hers. And then there's Jayd's boyfriend Jeremy. His aloof attitude is really getting on her nerves. Jayd's even starting to question his commitment, not to mention her own. Especially since lately, all she can think about is Rah--and that surprise kiss he planted on her the other day...

Frenzy (A Frank Quinn Novel #9)

by John Lutz

"A MAJOR TALENT." --John Lescroart "IN RARE FORM." --The New York Times Book Review "AMONG THE BEST." --San Diego UnionPretty Maids All In A RowSix dead women in a hotel room. Five of them students, still in their teens. Tied up. Tortured. The NYPD recognizes the suspect's signature--three bloody initials carved into each victim's forehead. Ex-cop Frank Quinn has faced this madman before. Both bear scars from their last encounter. Killer and cop, hunter and prey . . . In a deadly game of matched wits, only one can prevail. It's not just about who gets killed. It's about who will survive . . . "LUTZ OFFERS UP A HEART-POUNDING ROLLER COASTER OF A TALE." --Jeffery Deaver

Frequently Asked Questions about Sleep and Sleep Deprivation

by Judy Monroe Peterson

The book describes the importance of sleep and its effects on the body, including common sleeping disorders, why some people do not get enough sleep, and medical aids for sleeping.

Fresh Fields

by Peter Kocan

From one of Australia's most talented writers comes a moving and compelling novel about the loss of innocence and living on the edge. Arriving in the city with little money, no job, an indifferent mother and brother, and nowhere to stay, a shy, awkward 14-year-old boy drifts from the city to the bush and back again, doing what work he can, slowly becoming more alienated and distrustful . . . With gathering momentum, the narrative takes successively dangerous turns, propelling the reader toward its tragic conclusion. Fresh Fields can be read as the prequel to Peter Kocan's groundbreaking novellas The Treatment and The Cure. Its insights into parental neglect, homelessness, mental illness and the trials of adolescence are all too real, but there is also genuine humanity, compassion, sensitivity and humour in the face of adversity, and these qualities leaven the harsh realities and make for an unforgettable literary experience.

The Freshman (Kick!)

by K. R. Coleman

As the only freshman to make varsity, Iggy Baptiste is excited to play on his high school's top soccer team. He's less thrilled that his best friend Malcolm is stuck on junior varsity. But not playing with Malcolm for the first time since elementary school is only part of Iggy's problem. The established varsity players aren't happy that a freshman has invaded their ranks, and they set out to make Iggy's life miserable. He can handle it—barely. When Malcolm finally gets promoted to varsity the hazing intensifies and Iggy wonders if they are in over their heads.

Freshman Dorm (Freshman Dorm #1)

by Linda A. Cooney

(From The Back Cover) K.C. Angeletti President, future business leaders, 1,2,3,4 . . .beautiful, cool, intense. Crystal ball: Business tycoon, president of the United States. Will anything stop her from getting ahead? Faith Crowley All American. .. . smart, everyone's best friend, sensible. Crystal ball: U. of S. with Brooks (class hunk), then happily ever after. How long can something so perfect last? Winnie Gottlieb "She'll try anything once." Boys, brains, trouble. Crystal ball: Men, men, men . . . Will win the nobel prize--then lose it. Dean's List . . . or dropout?

Freshman Dreams (Freshman Dorm #5)

by Linda A. Cooney

Winnie's summer love is in town. Can she choose between him and Josh? Faith is happy with her life, until her ex-boyfriend shows interest in her roommate. Lauren is taking her life into her own hands. Can she handle the responsibility? KC is thrilled to pose for the university calendar Will the Instant fame change her life? (The girls of Freshman Dorm are back in Freshman Dreams, the gripping fifth book in the new series about three best friends and their freshman year in college

Freshman Flames (Freshman Dorm #13)

by Linda A. Cooney

Lauren and Dash face-off in a friendly debate that escalates Into a public battle. Will their red-hot romance suddenly turn ice-cold? KC finally says "I love you" to Peter-only to discover that he's planning to leave her. Bored with her good-girl image, Faith gets a fake ID. Will the beer-drinking bar crowd become her undoing? Melissa and Brooks are engaged,but they can't agree on anything. Brooks expects Melissa to use his last name, but Melissa says no way!

Freshman Guys (Freshman Dorm #3)

by Linda A. Cooney

Faith wants to be the only one, but Christopher isn't making any promises. Winnie is still longing for Josh, and he doesn't have time for her. KC is attracted to and afraid of Steven. And Lauren is slowly coming into her own with support from Dash. Guys are confusing, and so terribly interesting.

Freshman Lies (Freshman Dorm #2)

by Linda A. Cooney

Faith has a crush on an older, already engage-to-be-married college student. KC is still trying to impress kids with more money than she has. Winnie is still trying to find a niche for herself in college. And Lauren is still rich, shy, and lonely.

Freshman Nights (Freshman Dorm #4)

by Linda A. Cooney

Infatuated with Christopher Hammond, the big man on campus and the director of the campus play in which she is involved, beautiful, straight-A student Faith finally catches his eye, but has doubts that she is his one and only love. Now that Christopher has dumped his fiancee, Faith is finding out that two-timing wasn't his only deception. Can she love someone who refuses to tell the truth? Only K.C. knows just how much Christopher is hiding, If she tries to rescue Faith from heartbreak, will she lose a best friend?

Freshman Rivals (Freshman Dorm #12)

by Linda A. Cooney

When Winnie's absentee father shows up on campus, Winnie is won over by his charm, but Josh suspects he's nothing but a con man. Is Winnie headed for a family reunion-or a major heartbreak? Will Lauren and Dash's love survive another fierce battle? Melissa is stunned when Brooks asks her to marry him. She's definitely not ready to say yes, but Brooks won't take no for an answer. KC the most beautiful girl on campus, but now she wants to be the thinnest in order to make it as a model-even if it means starving herself!

Freshman Scandal (Freshman Dorm Series #22)

by Linda Alper Kevin Cooney

While Courtney grapples with sexual harassment in the workplace, Liza lands a TV role that could hamper her relationship, and Winnie copes with the idea of motherhood.

Freshman Year (A Graphic Novel)

by Sarah Mai

A stylish graphic novel about the unique angst, humor, and self-doubt that comes with going away to college—perfect for fans of Heartstopper.Everyone gets a fresh start. Who do you want to be? Sarah is leaving suburban Wisconsin for college n Minnesota. She has high hopes for the future: impress her professors, meet interesting new people, stay close to her best friends and boyfriend back home, flourish as an artist, and shed her lingering high school anxieties. What seems manageable at first quickly unravels into a tailspin and she is overwhelmed by the freedom, the isolation, and all the possibilities that await in this new environment. Based on the author&’s personal college journal and comics, Freshman Year navigates the inner workings of an 18-year-old girl in witty and heartfelt detail. This graduation gift pairs perfectly with OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO!. Dr. Seuss's sentimental graduation picture book is beloved, but the one teens really need is Freshman Year. This graphic novel debut shows the places students actually do go—the home goods aisle at Target; lavish libraries; grungy parties off campus; cereal-for-dinner at the dining hall.

The Friday Night Knitting Club

by Kate Jacobs

The New York Times bestselling sensation that's "Steel Magnolias set in Manhattan" (USA Today)-now in paperback. Juggling the demands of her yarn shop and single-handedly raising a teenage daughter has made Georgia Walker grateful for her Friday Night Knitting Club. Her friends are happy to escape their lives too, even for just a few hours. But when Georgia's ex suddenly reappears, demanding a role in their daughter's life, her whole world is shattered. Luckily, Georgia's friends are there, sharing their own tales of intimacy, heartbreak, and miracle making. And when the unthinkable happens, these women will discover that what they've created isn't just a knitting club: it's a sisterhood.

The Friday Night Knitting Club

by Kate Jacobs

Once a week, an eclectic group of women comes together at a New York City yarn shop to work on their latest projects--and share the stories of their lives... At the center of Walker and Daughter is the shop's owner, Georgia, who is overwhelmed with juggling the store and single-handedly raising her teenage daughter. Happy to escape the demands of her life, she looks forward to her Friday Night Knitting Club, where she and her friends--Anita, Peri, Darwin, Lucie, and KC--exchange knitting tips, jokes, and their deepest secrets. But when the man who once broke Georgia's heart suddenly shows up, demanding a role in their daughter's life, her world is shattered. Luckily, Georgia's friends are there for encouragement, sharing their own tales of intimacy, heartbreak, and miracle-making. And when the unthinkable happens, these women will discover that what they've created isn't just a knitting club: it's a sisterhood.

Friedland and Relyea Environmental Science For AP

by Andrew Friedland Rick Relyea David Courard-Hauri

Friedland/Relyea Environmental Science for AP* was specifically developed to meet the requirements of the AP Environmental Science course and the needs of its students and teachers. This highly anticipated new textbook explores the sciencebehindenvironmental science and involves students with the fundamental concepts and findings that inform environmental decision making at all levels—from personal choices to national and international policy.

Friend Against Friend (Sweet Valley High #69)

by Francine Pascal

Betrayed ... Andy Jenkins and Neil Freemount have been best friends for years. They hang out together, double-date, and help each other math their homework. But bully Charlie Cashman sets out to make life miserable for Andy, just because Andy is black. First Andy finds trash in his locker. Then his girlfriend is taunted, and he is pushed around in the school parking lot. Neil wants to help his best friend, but suddenly Andy turns against him, and Neil doesn't know why. The two boys are about to face the greatest challenge of their lives. Can their friendship survive the test?

Friend or Foe (Unbarred)

by Patrick Jones

Do the crime, do the time behind bars. But once you've been in, it can be tough to stay out. Ian's band is finally taking off. But the band's front man and Ian's best friend, Orlando, can't catch a break as a black kid in their white town. Tension with a security guard lands both Ian and Orlando in jail, and when Orlando is held indefinitely, someone will need to take over the band until he gets out. When Orlando chooses Chase, the band's bassist, to step in, Ian is slighted. As Ian's resentment builds, he plots his revenge. One by one, he turns his bandmates against one another, with tragic results. As Ian holds his friends close and his enemies closer, no one can tell which is which—until it's too late. This modern twist on Shakespeare’s Othello takes a gritty look at betrayal, revenge, and obsession.

A Friendly Universe: Sayings to Inspire and Challenge You

by Byron Katie

Internationally acclaimed bestselling author Byron Katie presents inspiring sayings in this beautiful work, which features illustrations by award-winning artist Hans WilhelmIn this vibrant book of inspiring and challenging wisdom, Byron Katie offers powerful aphorisms that can change the lives of readers forever. These delightful “Katieisms” are presented along with full-color, full-page illustrations from celebrated and award-winning artist Hans Wilhelm. This book will brighten the lives of readers who are searching for inner harmony and an end to suffering.

The Friends of Jesus (Life-Changing Bible Study Series #2)

by Karen Kingsbury

America's favorite inspirational novelist and #1 New York Times bestselling author offers a richly told tale about six of Jesus' closest friends and companions, bringing biblical truths to life in this captivating continuation of her Life-Changing Bible Study series.In our everyday lives, friends are the people whom we spend the most time with, go through struggles with at times, and who know us best. Each of Jesus' friends--Peter, John, Matthew, Judas, Mary Magdalene, and Lazarus--traveled with Jesus and were part of His daily ministry, and each has a compelling story to tell. There were some who would question or doubt Him...and one would even betray Him. Kingsbury brings these fascinating personalities to life in ways that will not only help bring you closer to the truths found in Scripture, but also to Christ. By combining valuable, instructive Bible study with compelling, insightful character sketches of Jesus' companions, Kingsbury provides you with a deeper understanding of the scriptural teachings featuring these fascinating people. Emotionally powerful, thought-provoking, and soulful, The Friends of Jesus will help you to appreciate the Bible and understand how it applies to your relationships with the most important people in your life.

Friendship Never Ends

by Ella Dyson

A big-hearted comedy about friendship, the 90s and the greatest girl band in the world Three independent women - and one man who lives for drama - haven't spoken to their best friend in 20 years, after an epic talent show disaster tore them apart during the height of Spice-mania.Self-appointed gang leader Carmen then decided to go it alone - Geri style. But now, in 2018, the school reunion is fast approaching. Friendship Never Ends tells the story of Carmen's plan to win back her former besties - Jemma, Ellie, Laura and Benny - ahead of the big night. But has Carmen really changed? And can their friendship ever really go back to how it was?

Fright Wave (Hardy Boys Casefiles #40)

by Franklin W. Dixon

From the back of the book: Deadly undertow Surf's up in Hawaii, and the Hardy boys are riding a crime wave into danger! Somebody's trying to deep-six champion surfer Jade Roberts, and Frank and Joe are determined to keep her from going under. From Waikiki to Diamond Head, the Hardys find themselves in hot pursuit of a powerful crime boss. In the face of bullet-spraying motorboats and killer copters, they run the risk of suffering the worst wipeout of their lives! ================ From inside the book: CRASH COURSE Joe grabbed the edges of the floating surfboard and tried to lie on top of it, his legs dangling off the end. But the back of the board sank under his weight, and the front angled up out of the water. Then the whole thing shot out from under him, flew into the air, and splashed down a few feet away. Jade grinned and said, "Paddling is simple- staying on the board is the tricky part. Let me show you how." As she started to wade toward the surfboard, Joe noticed a large wave rolling in. He realized it was going to break almost on top of him, and he started to duck and cover his head with his arms. But as he did, he saw something else-a runaway surfboard tumbling through the rushing water, crashing straight down at Jade!

Frog

by Howard Goldblatt Mo Yan

The author of Red Sorghum and China's most revered and controversial novelist returns with his first major publication since winning the Nobel PrizeIn 2012, the Nobel committee confirmed Mo Yan's position as one of the greatest and most important writers of our time. In his much-anticipated new novel, Mo Yan chronicles the sweeping history of modern China through the lens of the nation's controversial one- child policy.Frog opens with a playwright nicknamed Tadpole who plans to write about his aunt. In her youth, Gugu--the beautiful daughter of a famous doctor and staunch Communist--is revered for her skill as a midwife. But when her lover defects, Gugu's own loyalty to the Party is questioned. She decides to prove her allegiance by strictly enforcing the one-child policy, keeping tabs on the number of children in the village, and performing abortions on women as many as eight months pregnant.In sharply personal prose, Mo Yan depicts a world of desperate families, illegal surrogates, forced abortions, and the guilt of those who must enforce the policy. At once illuminating and devastating, it shines a light into the heart of communist China.From the Hardcover edition.

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