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Heartstopper. Volume 2 /

Oseman, Alice.


mature language and swearing. "Nick and Charlie are best friends, but one kiss has changed everything. In the aftermath, Charlie is sure that Nick isn't interested, but Nick is more confused than ever. Love works in surprising ways, and Nick comes to see the world from a new perspective. He discovers all sorts of things about his friends, his family... and himself"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

Divergent

Roth, Veronica.


In a future Chicago, sixteen-year-old Beatrice Prior must choose among five predetermined factions to define her identity for the rest of her life, a decision made more difficult when she discovers that she is an anomaly who does not fit into any one group, and that the society she lives in is not perfect after all.
Date Published:2011

Shatter me

Mafi, Tahereh.


Ostracized or incarcerated her whole life, seventeen-year-old Juliette is freed on the condition that she use her horrific abilities in support of The Reestablishment, a post-apocalyptic dictatorship, but Adam, the only person ever to show her affection, offers hope of a better future.
Date Published:2011

Smile

Telgemeier, Raina.


School Library Journal, March 2010. Publisher's Weekly, December 2009. Booklist, December 2009. New York Times, May 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2010. Kirkus Review, January 2010. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2011. School Library Journal, March 2010. Book Links (A.L.A.), January 2011. Publisher's Weekly, December 2009. Booklist, December 2009. New York Times, May 2010. Horn Book, October 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2010. Kirkus Review, January 2010. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2011. Book Links (A.L.A.), January 2011. Horn Book, October 2010. Book Links (A.L.A.), October 2010. Wilson's Children. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.). School Library Journal. The author relates, in graphic form, her experiences after she injured her two front teeth and had to have surgeries and wear embarrassing braces and headgear, all while also dealing with the trials and tribulations of middle school.
Date Published:2010

School Library Journal, March 2010. Publisher's Weekly, December 2009. Booklist, December 2009. New York Times, May 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2010. Kirkus Review, January 2010. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2011. School Library Journal, March 2010. Book Links (A.L.A.), January 2011. Publisher's Weekly, December 2009. Booklist, December 2009. New York Times, May 2010. Horn Book, October 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2010. Kirkus Review, January 2010. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2011. Book Links (A.L.A.), January 2011. Horn Book, October 2010. Book Links (A.L.A.), October 2010. Wilson's Children. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.). School Library Journal. The author relates, in graphic form, her experiences after she injured her two front teeth and had to have surgeries and wear embarrassing braces and headgear, all while also dealing with the trials and tribulations of middle school.

Date Published:2010

Dog Man : Big Jim Begins

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


"Dog Man, Big Jim, and others join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you truly believe?"--
Date Published:2024

Heartstopper. Volume 1 /

Oseman, Alice.


School Library Journal, February 2020. Booklist, April 2020. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2020. Kirkus Review, March 2020. "Shy and softhearted Charlie Spring sits next to rugby player Nick Nelson in class one morning. A warm and intimate friendship follows, and that soon develops into something more for Charlie, who doesn't think he has a chance. But Nick is struggling with feelings of his own, and as the two grow closer and take on the ups and downs of high school, they come to understand the surprising and delightful ways in which love works"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

School Library Journal, February 2020. Booklist, April 2020. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2020. Kirkus Review, March 2020. "Shy and softhearted Charlie Spring sits next to rugby player Nick Nelson in class one morning. A warm and intimate friendship follows, and that soon develops into something more for Charlie, who doesn't think he has a chance. But Nick is struggling with feelings of his own, and as the two grow closer and take on the ups and downs of high school, they come to understand the surprising and delightful ways in which love works"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

Anatomy coloring workbook

Alcamo, I. Edward.


Includes index.
Date Published:2003

Climate cover-up : the crusade to deny global warming

Hoggan, James, 1946-


Acknowledgments xi Preface 1 (6) Lemmings and Lifeguards 7 (9) Keeping humankind from crashing on the rocks The Inconvenient Truth 16 (7) Who says climate change is a scientific certainty? From Bernays to Today 23 (8) A brief history of private prophets and public lies The Age of Astroturfing 31 (18) In which industry steals credibility from the people Internationalizing Uncertainty 49 (12) Taking the doctrine of doubt on the road Mangling the Language 61 (12) Making doubt reliable and science unbelievable Think Tank Tactics 73 (15) Moving public policy into private hands Denial by the Pound 88 (11) Many wrongs don't make a right, but they sound better Junk Scientists 99 (19) An expert for every occasion; an argument for every position From Denial to Delay 118 (16) A more reasonable--and more dangerous--trend in obstructing action on climate change Slapp Science 134 (17) Using courts and cash to silence critics of climate confusion Manipulated Media 151 (17) An industry overwhelmed in the age of information Money Talks 168 (22) Calculating the heavy weight of political capital Whitewashing Coal 190 (16) In coal country, cleanliness is relative, but profit is absolute Little Coal 206 (9) Salvaging a future that's stuck in the tar sands Nobody Wants to be a Chump 215 (12) How the debate cripples public policy and paralyzes private action Saving the World 227 (10) Tactics for turning back the clock on global disaster Notes 237 (4) Index 241. Looks at the efforts being made to refute the findings of environmental scientists on the subject of global warming, exploring the public relations techniques, the creation of questionable think tanks, and the mounting private funding being used by pollsters and public commentators to deny the negative effects of climate change.
Date Published:2009

Acknowledgments xi Preface 1 (6) Lemmings and Lifeguards 7 (9) Keeping humankind from crashing on the rocks The Inconvenient Truth 16 (7) Who says climate change is a scientific certainty? From Bernays to Today 23 (8) A brief history of private prophets and public lies The Age of Astroturfing 31 (18) In which industry steals credibility from the people Internationalizing Uncertainty 49 (12) Taking the doctrine of doubt on the road Mangling the Language 61 (12) Making doubt reliable and science unbelievable Think Tank Tactics 73 (15) Moving public policy into private hands Denial by the Pound 88 (11) Many wrongs don't make a right, but they sound better Junk Scientists 99 (19) An expert for every occasion; an argument for every position From Denial to Delay 118 (16) A more reasonable--and more dangerous--trend in obstructing action on climate change Slapp Science 134 (17) Using courts and cash to silence critics of climate confusion Manipulated Media 151 (17) An industry overwhelmed in the age of information Money Talks 168 (22) Calculating the heavy weight of political capital Whitewashing Coal 190 (16) In coal country, cleanliness is relative, but profit is absolute Little Coal 206 (9) Salvaging a future that's stuck in the tar sands Nobody Wants to be a Chump 215 (12) How the debate cripples public policy and paralyzes private action Saving the World 227 (10) Tactics for turning back the clock on global disaster Notes 237 (4) Index 241. Looks at the efforts being made to refute the findings of environmental scientists on the subject of global warming, exploring the public relations techniques, the creation of questionable think tanks, and the mounting private funding being used by pollsters and public commentators to deny the negative effects of climate change.

Date Published:2009

Environmental Invaders : the threat of non-native species.

S Currie


science, environment, biology, threats.
Date Published:2027

Exploring Islam

Robson, David,


Chapter 1. The Roots of Islam -- Chapter 2. The Heart of Islam: What Muslims Believe -- Chapter 3. Faith Into Action: How Muslims Practice Islam -- Chapter 4. Muslims in the Modern World. "According to Islam's holy book the Qur'an, Muslims must live according to Niyyah, a conscious choice to act in the world through prayer, charity, and fasting. Today, Islam is the second largest and fastest growing religion in the world with more than two billion followers"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Chapter 1. The Roots of Islam -- Chapter 2. The Heart of Islam: What Muslims Believe -- Chapter 3. Faith Into Action: How Muslims Practice Islam -- Chapter 4. Muslims in the Modern World. "According to Islam's holy book the Qur'an, Muslims must live according to Niyyah, a conscious choice to act in the world through prayer, charity, and fasting. Today, Islam is the second largest and fastest growing religion in the world with more than two billion followers"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

The reality of recycling

Kallen, Stewart A.,


"Recycling provides numerous benefits. Recycling can help slow climate change by reducing the amount of planet warming carbon dioxide emissions that are created during manufacturing processes. Despite the positive aspects of recycling, some recyclable material is sent to dumps in the United States or even to other countries. Recycling programs are not perfect. However, most are better than the alternative, which is to dump valuable materials in landfills or burn them in garbage incinerators"--
Date Published:2025

"Recycling provides numerous benefits. Recycling can help slow climate change by reducing the amount of planet warming carbon dioxide emissions that are created during manufacturing processes. Despite the positive aspects of recycling, some recyclable material is sent to dumps in the United States or even to other countries. Recycling programs are not perfect. However, most are better than the alternative, which is to dump valuable materials in landfills or burn them in garbage incinerators"--

Date Published:2025

Chinese myths

Nardo, Don, 1947-


"Myths from ancient China center on the land's flora and fauna, or animals. They explain how crucial aspects of the world and society came to be long ago. Such tales pay homage to the wonders of nature and emphasize their fundamental importance to humans"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

African myths

Nardo, Don, 1947-,


How the world came to be -- A host of gods and spirits -- Heroes and their quests -- Countless animals and monsters -- From life to inescapable death. "Africa is a vast continent made up of numerous separate peoples. All African mythologies emphasize the importance of worshiping human ancestors, as well as revering the gods. The numerous differences and similarities among Africa's thousands of myths, one thing is certain. Namely, those ancient tales remain immensely colorful, inventive, and frequently unforgettable"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

How the world came to be -- A host of gods and spirits -- Heroes and their quests -- Countless animals and monsters -- From life to inescapable death. "Africa is a vast continent made up of numerous separate peoples. All African mythologies emphasize the importance of worshiping human ancestors, as well as revering the gods. The numerous differences and similarities among Africa's thousands of myths, one thing is certain. Namely, those ancient tales remain immensely colorful, inventive, and frequently unforgettable"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Louis Riel : a comic-strip biography

Brown, Chester, 1960-


Presents a comic-strip biography of Louis Riel, a nineteenth-century MÃ©tis leader whose efforts to win rights for his people led to violent rebellion on the Canadian frontier in 1885, and his being sentenced to death for treason.
Date Published:2003

The block

Oliver, Ben, (Science fiction writer).


"The second book in The loop trilogy"--Dust jacket. Kirkus Starred, April 2021. "Luka is a prisoner once again. But this time it's a fate worse than death. In the Block, he must toggle between enduring an Energy Harvest for twelve hours of the day and surviving complete immobilization. The only semblance of relief is the Sane Zone, created to keep prisoners from going completely mad. In this virtual reality, the prisoners live out their fantasies of life outside. But for Luka, it's different"--
Date Published:2021

"The second book in The loop trilogy"--Dust jacket. Kirkus Starred, April 2021. "Luka is a prisoner once again. But this time it's a fate worse than death. In the Block, he must toggle between enduring an Energy Harvest for twelve hours of the day and surviving complete immobilization. The only semblance of relief is the Sane Zone, created to keep prisoners from going completely mad. In this virtual reality, the prisoners live out their fantasies of life outside. But for Luka, it's different"--

Date Published:2021

Diary of a wimpy kid : the deep end



Date Published:2020

Every last word

Stone, Tamara Ireland.


Hiding the severity of her OCD while second guessing her every move, Samantha pretends to agree with the choices of her clique of popular girls while befriending a less stylish classmate who introduces her to a group of misfits in the poetry club with whom she feels more "normal" than she ever has ... until she finds a new reason to question her sanity and all she holds dear.
Date Published:2015

Dog Man

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


School Library Journal starred, July 2016. Booklist starred, August 2016. Pub Weekly, May 2016. Kirkus Review, June 2016. School Library Journal starred. Booklist starred. Pub Weekly. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2016. Library Media Connection, January 2017. Horn Book, April 2017. "George and Harold have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history, and Dog Man is born. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound has a real nose for justice. But can he resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2016

School Library Journal starred, July 2016. Booklist starred, August 2016. Pub Weekly, May 2016. Kirkus Review, June 2016. School Library Journal starred. Booklist starred. Pub Weekly. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2016. Library Media Connection, January 2017. Horn Book, April 2017. "George and Harold have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history, and Dog Man is born. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound has a real nose for justice. But can he resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2016

Partypooper

Kinney, Jeff.


Kirkus Review, November 2025. Celebrate with Greg, his family, and more as Greg throws an epic birthday party for himself.
Date Published:2025

Moon of the crusted snow : a novel

Rice, Waubgeshig, 1979-


After a winter storm cuts off all contact and supplies from a small community, people begin to panic when the death toll starts rising. A group of friends turn to the Anishinaabe traditions in hopes of helping their community.
Date Published:2018