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Be the One: Six True Stories of Teens Overcoming Hardship with Hope
by Byron PittsEmmy Award–winning ABC News chief national correspondent and Nightline coanchor, Byron Pitts shares the heartbreaking and inspiring stories of six young people who overcame impossible circumstances with extraordinary perseverance.Abuse. Bullying. War. Drug Addiction. Mental Illness. Violence. None of these should be realities for anyone, much less a young person. But for some it is the only reality they have ever known. In these dark circumstances, six teens needed someone to &“be the one&” for them—the hero to help them back into the light. For Tania, Mason, Pappy, Michaela, Ryan, and Tyton, that hero was themselves. Through stirring interviews and his award-winning storytelling, Byron Pitts brings the struggles and triumphs of these everyday heroes to teens just like them, encouraging all of us to be the source of inspiration in our own lives and to appreciate the lives of others around us.
Mad River (Virgil Flower Ser. #Bk. 6)
by John SandfordThe sixth Virgil Flowers novel by internationally bestselling author John Sandford Bonnie and Clyde, they thought. And what's-his-name, the sidekick. Three teenagers with dead-end lives, and chips on their shoulders, and guns. The first person they killed was a highway patrolman. The second was a woman during a robbery. Then, hell, why not keep on going? As their crime spree cuts a swath through rural Minnesota, some of it captured on the killers' cell phones and sent to a local television station, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigator Virgil Flowers joins the growing army of cops trying to run them down. But even he doesn't realize what's about to happen next.* * * Praise for John Sandford and the Virgil Flowers novels * * * &‘Along the way to the satisfying ending, Virgil displays the rough humor and rough justice that make him such an appealing character&’ Publishers Weekly on Deep Freeze &‘A knowing portrait of small-town life layered into a very well plotted mystery. Virgil understands that, in small towns, no one ever outgrows high school... One of the very best novels in a superior series&’Booklist (starred review) on Deep Freeze &‘Add a gripping storyline, a generous helping of exquisitely conceived characters and laugh-out-loud humor that produce explosive guffaws, not muted chuckles, and you&’re in for the usual late-night, don&’t-even-think-of-stopping treat when Flowers hits town&’ Richmond Times-Dispatch on Deep Freeze &‘An outstanding novel&’ Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Escape Clause &‘Perfect entertainment&’ Kirkus Reviews on Escape Clause
Field of Prey
by John SandfordA Lucas Davenport thriller by internationally bestselling novelist John Sandford 'He knows where the bodies are buried.' A familiar expression, often said with a laugh. But in Lucas Davenport's line of work, it's sometimes all too true.... When a county deputy is called out to an abandoned farmhouse in the cornfields of Minnesota by a couple of terrified teenagers, he finds that a body has been stuffed down a cistern. And then another, and another. By the time Lucas Davenport is called in, the police are up to fifteen bodies, and counting. And when Lucas begins to investigate, he makes some disturbing discoveries of his own. The victims have been killed over a great many years, one every summer, regular as clockwork. How could this have happened without anybody noticing? Because one thing was for sure: The killer has to live close by. He is probably even someone they see every day...***READERS LOVE THE PREY SERIES*** 'John Sandford knows all there is to know about detonating the gut-level shocks of a good thriller' The New York Times Book Review 'The best Lucas Davenport story so far. The man has a fine touch for outlaws' Stephen King on Golden Prey 'Sandford&’s trademark blend of rough humor and deadly action keeps the pages turning until the smile-inducing wrap-up, which reveals the fates of a number of his quirky, memorable characters' Publishers Weekly on Golden Prey 'It appears there is no limit to John Sandford&’s ability to keep new breath and blood flowing into his Lucas Davenport series. This is a series you must be reading if you are not already' Bookreporter.com 'Sandford has always been at the top of any list of great mystery writers. His writing and the appeal of his lead character are as fresh as ever' The Huffington Post 'Sandford is consistently brilliant' Cleveland Plain Dealer
Silence and Stone (The Faeries' Promise)
by Kathleen DueyUnicorns are now free, but other magical folk are still in hiding—except for one faerie, Alida, who is a prisoner in Lord Dunraven’s castle. That is, until she escapes and a fierce struggle begins. Alida fights to free the faeries from the terrible promise they were forced to make to Lord Dunraven—but Lord Dunraven is desperate to continue denying his people the hope they derive from the existence of magical beings.
Bad Sisters
by Rebecca ChanceThree ambitious, rivalrous sisters. And a deadly secret, which one of them is determined to keep buried at any cost . . . Deeleyis the fake wife of a Hollywood TV hunk, who is secretly gay. But Deeley's five-year contract is up, and his cut-throat publicist wants Deeley out. So, dejected and penniless, Deeley wends her way home to London, hoping to re-establish links with her two estranged elder sisters . . . Devonis married to the nation's-favourite-rugby-hunk Matt, and has her own highly successful TV career, as the sexy hostess of her own cookery show. But behind her buxom façade, Devon is lonely and frustrated, and when a live celebrity cook-off shows her up as a fraud, she leaves sweet Matt and runs off to Tuscany, to learn a few lessons - not just in cookery - from an Italian master. Lastly, there's Maxie: a politician's wife, Maxie is fiercely ambitious. She's furious when Deeley, hard on her luck, sells the sisters' childhood story to a tabloid newspaper, revealing their impoverished roots and unsavoury parentage. The story undermines Maxie's carefully cultivated image, and the fallout threatens to be devastating. But Maxie is only too aware that there is much more Deeley could yet reveal. What murderous secret lies in the sisters' past? And just how far will Maxie go to keep it buried?
Great Expectations
by Charles DickensPagination from original text Description: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens is the experiences of the orphan Pip. He tells the story of his life, the experiences from the time he is a boy till he grows into a young man. It is a profound story of tragedy and great triumph and offers the reader, a glimpse into the city of London and how people lived at that time.
Thunder In Love
by Charles O. OkothThunder In Love: Wesonga prides in his nickname "Thunder, doing the outrageous and believing everyone admires him. So when he is introduced to a facebook girl by name Lizysky Rowins, he is over the moon. But what does this 'love' affair have in store for 'Thunder'? Charles O. Okoth is a teacher at Butula Boys High School. He has authored several acclaimed works of fiction including The Adventures of Thunder. He was one of the three winners of the Burt Award for African Literature in 2015.
A Double Win
by Edwin NyakundiThe NPPE Reading Scheme forms an important part of the New Progressive Primary English (NPPE) course The readers for each class are specially written to emphasize specific language skills learnt in the main course. Here is a reading scheme that offers the modern pupil an excellent mix of graded stories all packed with many exciting things. Now the pupil has fun that's built to last.
Cactapopo Jungle
by Mwamgi MuchiriThe animals of Cactapopo Jungle have had enough of King Lion. Over the years, his poor leadership has impoverished the jungle economy. The king does not seem to have a development plan nor is he guided by a set of principles. They elect new selfless and visionary leaders who bring abo remarkable transformation that the jungle economy experiences unprecedented growth and development. The animals begin to enjoy a significant improvement in their quality of life. This book is aimed at strengthening the social pillar of the continent of Africa and the world at large by educating learners about important values that strengthen the society's social fiber. It is designed to help train learners on leadership and character development
Echoes of a Whispers
by Masinde KusimbaDespite the good advice given, Oscar prefers his own counsel. He falls for Terry's doctrine and the life she introduces him to. Oscar is blinded by money and the lifestyle that Terry offers, However, he has to work for the lady to deserve that life. What work will he do? How does this affect Oscar?
Arrested by a Police Dog
by Mary M. MwangangiThe NPPE Reading Scheme forms an important part of the New Progressive Primary English (NPPE) course. There are four readers for each class with each specially written to emphasize specific language skills learnt in the main course. Here is a reading scheme that offers the modern pupil an excellent mix of graded stories all packed with many exciting things. Now the pupil has fun that’s built to last.
The Calabash Child
by Diana PitcherThe Junior Readers Series is designed to encourage reading for pleasure and to meet the supplementary reading needs of Junior Secondary School learners. Wide and repeated reading of books in the series should enable learners to automatically improve their written as well as spoken English. The Calabash Child is the story of what happened in the beginning of life.
The Beautiful Girl Who Turned Ugly
by Francis OchikoThe Beautiful Girl Who Turned Ugly is a gripping story about Amaidang, a very beautiful girl from Kaukotoit village. However, this girl eventually becomes ugly. The king of that region declares that his son wants to marry and he must marry a girl from Kaukotoit village. The prince then states that the girl he wishes to marry is one who has tattoos that look natural, on her face. He then instructs that such a girl should be taken to him. The village girls try their best in getting such tattoos but it is all in vain because no human tattooist could make such marks. Amaidang, a naturally beautiful girl, could not afford to pay a tattooist though she also wished to get the beauty marks and marry the prince. One day, while in the forest looking for firewood, she meets Emorototo, a python. Amaidang helps Emorototo in some way and for payback; the python makes very beautiful natural looking tattoos on Amaidang's face, which enable her to marry the prince. However, she promises Emorototo something, a promise she does not keep. Read on and find out what happened. Apart from being an interesting story, The Beautiful Girl Who Turned Ugly will also enrich the learners, grammatically. Furthermore, there are relevant assessment questions at the end of the story, to ensure that the learners get maximum benefits. The story is suitable for learners in upper primary, especially in class 6, 7 and 8.
A Taste Of Bitterness
by Merceline KakoroIn A Taste of Bitterness, Imelda is confronted with very tough choices. On one hand, there are the classmates who expect her to join them in bullying other students in school and on the other, she doesn't want to spoil her relationship with the school because her mother works there as a cleaner to raise her fees. What will Imelda do? Momentarily, her mother is accused of stealing and she is arrested. Investigations reveal that it is the mother of Imelda's best friend that actually committed the crime. Will Imelda keep their friendship?
The Adventures of Thunder
by Charles O. OkothWesonga Ongulu hates being just an ordinary boy like his brother He believes he is actually THUNDER itself, roaring up there in the skies, and so goes out to do things that lesser boys cannot dare. Will he succeed? Find out what he does to live up to his thunderous name and the thunderous trouble he gets himself into!
Growing Up at Lina School
by Marjorie Oludhe McgoyeGrace and her family return to Kenya from England, where they have now lived for quite some time. Young Grace joins a girls' boarding school in Kenya. While her parents are worried that she might not adjust to the new system, for Grace and the other girls at Lina School life is full of action, fun and adventure.
Snake Oil: A Novel
by Kelsey Rae Dimberg“A brisk and fun thriller… This is a novel with a lively, churning plot, about which nothing more can be said without revealing its deftly constructed twists. Blending soap-operatic thrills and boardroom intrigue, Snake Oil is consistently satisfying, a reminder that it might be intoxicating to watch bubbles grow, but it’s always more memorable when they burst.” — San Francisco ChronicleA razor-sharp literary thriller about three women vying for power at a wellness startup, where the cost of ambition might be deadlyOne woman’s elixir is another woman’s poisonRhoda West is Silicon Valley’s favorite female CEO: the luminously charismatic founder of the fast-growing startup Radical, a wellness company whose core mission is the betterment of women’s lives. Rhoda’s Instagram page offers intimate glimpses of her personal life alongside promotions for the cult-status products developed in the Well, Radical’s secretive lab.Dani Lang is a “quester,” as Rhoda calls her most avid followers. Dani found Radical at a low point in her life, and took an entry level job just to get in the door. When she volunteers to test a controversial new supplement, Dani wins an opportunity to rise in the company, even to work with Rhoda herself.Cecelia Cole is a “quasher.” She grinds away at the Customer Worship queue, resenting the entitled customers, the woo-woo Radical jargon, and Rhoda’s smiling hypocrisy. Cecelia, who suffers from a miserable chronic illness, knows that the remedies Rhoda sells can’t cure real sickness.Just as Rhoda announces another fundraising round that could turn Radical into a billion-dollar unicorn, an anonymous Twitter account begins spilling snarky gossip from inside the startup. Is Rhoda really the nurturing leader she presents to the world, or a fraud? Or is this just another case of a woman in business being punished for her strength and audacity?Tensions rise and loyalties clash, then tragedy strikes during a company party. In the aftermath of what looks more and more like a crime, even the most faithful questers begin to wonder to what lengths Rhoda will go to protect her company.Part page-turning suspense, part darkly comic skewering of startup culture, Snake Oil is a gripping exploration of ambition and authenticity, shining a revealing light on the wellness world.
Marble Hall Murders: A Novel (Susan Ryeland Series #3)
by Anthony Horowitz"Horowitz dazzles with the brilliant third entry in his Susan Ryeland series . . . . [He is] is at the top of his game here, linking past and present in a virtuoso finale worthy of Agatha Christie." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)Murder links past and present once again in this mind-boggling metafictional mystery from Anthony Horowitz featuring detective Atticus Pünd and editor Susan Ryeland, stars of the New York Times bestsellers Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders.Editor Susan Ryeland has left her Greek island, her hotel and her Greek boyfriend, Andreas, in search of a new life back in England.Freelancing for a London publisher, she's given the last job she wants: working on an Atticus Pünd continuation novel called Pünd’s Last Case. Worse still, she knows the new writer. Eliot Crace is the troubled grandson of legendary children’s author Miriam Crace who died twenty years ago. Eliot is convinced she was murdered—by poison.To her surprise, Susan enjoys reading the manuscript which is set in the South of France and revolves around the mysterious death of Lady Margaret Chalfont, days before she was about to change her will. But when it is revealed that Lady Margaret was also poisoned, alarm bells begin to ring.The more Susan reads, the clearer it becomes that Eliot has deliberately concealed clues about his grandmother’s death inside the book.Desperately, Susan tries to prevent Eliot from putting himself in harm’s way—but his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic. Another murder follows . . . and suddenly Susan finds herself to be the number one suspect. Once again, the real and the fictional worlds have become dangerously entangled. And if Susan doesn't solve the mystery of Pünd’s Last Case, she could well be its next victim.
Destination Unknown
by Agatha ChristieIn Agatha Christie’s gripping international thriller Destination Unknown, a woman at the end of her rope chooses a more exciting way to die when she embarks upon an almost certain suicide mission to find a missing scientist.When a number of leading scientists disappear without a trace, concern grows within the international intelligence community. And the one woman who appears to hold the key to the mystery is dying from injuries sustained in a plane crash.Meanwhile, in a Casablanca hotel room, Hilary Craven prepares to take her own life. But her suicide attempt is about to be interrupted by a man who will offer her an altogether more thrilling way to die. . . .
The Seven Dials Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition (Agatha Christie Library #Vol. 10)
by Agatha ChristieSoon to be a Netlix original series starring Mia McKenna-Bruce!A practical joke goes chillingly, murderously wrong in Queen of Mystery Agatha Christie’s classic detective story, The Seven Dials Mystery.Gerry Wade had proved himself to be a champion sleeper, so the other houseguests decided to play a practical joke on him. Eight alarm clocks were set to go off, one after the other, starting at 6:30 a.m. But when morning arrived, one clock was missing and the prank then backfired, with tragic consequences.For Jimmy Thesiger in particular, the words "Seven Dials" were to take on a new and chilling significance. . . .
Small Gods: A Discworld Novel (Discworld #13)
by Terry Pratchett“Pratchett’s Monty Python-like plots are almost impossible to describe. His talent for characterization and dialogue and his pop-culture allusions steal the show.”—Chicago TribuneNo sacred cow is left unskewered in this intriguing installment in Sir Terry Pratchett's internationally bestselling Discworld series, a divinely funny take on organized religion, petty gods, and the corrupting thirst for power.Religion is a competitive business in the Discworld. Everyone has their own opinion and their own gods of every shape and size—all fighting for faith, followers, and a place at the top. So when the great god Om accidentally manifests as a lowly tortoise, stripped of all divine power, it’s clear he’s become less important than he realized.Om needs an acolyte and fast. Enter Brutha, the Chosen One—or at least the only One available. He’s a simple lad whose highest ambition is tending his melon patch—until he hears the voice of a god calling his name. A small god for sure. But bossy as Hell.Brutha wants peace, justice, and love—but that’s hard to achieve in a world where religion means power, money is worshipped, and corruption reigns supreme. . . .The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Small Gods is a standalone.
Sparkling Cyanide: B2 (Agatha Christie Signature Edition Ser.)
by Agatha ChristieIn Sparkling Cyanide, Agatha Christie seats six—including a murderer—around a dining table set for seven, one year to the day that a beautiful heiress was poisoned in that very room.Six people sit down to a sumptuous meal at a table laid for seven. In front of the empty place is a sprig of rosemary—"rosemary for remembrance." A strange sentiment considering no one is likely to forget the night, exactly a year ago, that Rosemary Barton died at exactly the same table, her beautiful face unrecognizable, convulsed with pain and horror.But then Rosemary had always been memorable—she had the ability to arouse strong passions in most people she met. In one case, strong enough to kill. . . .
The Man in the Brown Suit: The Official Authorized Edition (Agatha Christie Library #Vol. 4)
by Agatha ChristieThe Man in the Brown Suit is Agatha Christie at her best, as a young woman makes a dangerous decision to investigate a shocking “accidental” death she witnesses at a London tube station.Pretty, young Anne came to London looking for adventure. In fact, adventure comes looking for her—and finds her immediately at Hyde Park Corner tube station. Anne is present on the platform when a thin man, reeking of mothballs, loses his balance and is electrocuted on the rails. The Scotland Yard verdict is accidental death. But Anne is not satisfied. After all, who was the man in the brown suit who examined the body? And why did he race off, leaving a cryptic message behind: "17-122 Kilmorden Castle"?
The Janus Stone: The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries 2 (The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries #2)
by Elly GriffithsA gruesome discovery at an old children's home lays bare terrible secret's from Norwich's past in the second gripping mystery for Dr Ruth Galloway.'The setting is enticingly atmospheric . . . a really intelligent murder story' IndependentDr Ruth Galloway's forensic skills are called upon when builders, demolishing an old house in Norwich, uncover the bones of a child - minus the skull - beneath a doorway. Is it some ritual sacrifice or just plain straightforward murder? Ruth links up with DCI Harry Nelson to investigate. The house was once a children's home. Nelson traces the Catholic priest who used to run the place. He tells him that two children did go missing forty years before - a boy and a girl. They were never found. When carbon dating proves that the child's bones predate the home and relate to a time when the house was privately owned, Ruth is drawn ever more deeply into the case. But as spring turns into summer it becomes clear that someone is desperate to put her off the scent by frightening her to death...
The Girl Who Lived Twice: continuing the monumental DRAGON TATTOO series - more than 100 million copies sold worldwide (Millennium #6)
by David Lagercrantz"Expertly told, the plot crackles with life" DAILY MAILTHE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO HAS FRESH OUTRAGE TO AVENGEAs Salander follows the scorched trail of her twin sister to Moscow, Blomkvist fears for her safety.He should, perhaps, be more concerned for himself. The murder of a homeless man on the streets of Stockholm has drawn him into a conspiracy that scales the heights of Everest and plunges to the depths of Russia's criminal underworld.And now Lisbeth will face her nemesis. For the girl with the dragon tattoo, the personal is always political - and ultimately deadly. "A unique concoction that should leave Salander's legion of followers clamoring for more" Tom Nolan, Wall Street JournalTranslated from the Swedish by George Goulding*** Want more Lisbeth? THE GIRL WITH ICE IN HER VEINS, coming August 2025, is available to pre-order now! ***AMAZON READERS LOVE THE GIRL WHO LIVED TWICE'Loved it, true to the original style and characters' ✰✰✰✰✰'I simultaneously wanted to rush to the end but also wanted to go on reading forever!' ✰✰✰✰✰'David Lagercrantz has done a fantastic job in keeping Stieg Larsson's characters alive' ✰✰✰✰✰'A master thriller from beginning to end' ✰✰✰✰✰'Well written, lots of twists and turns, amazing plot. A really satisfying ending too' ✰✰✰✰✰