Young Adult

All of human history paled in the face of The Emergence. Imaginary creatures from dreams and nightmares poured into every aspect of life. Cities fell, religions collapsed, humans fled, and the world changed.And that was the easy part. Figments came to children, bonding themselves to the young and impressing upon them mystical powers that earned many the title of "demon". Disowned from humanity, the children had nothing else to cling to but their no-longer-imaginary friends, and many earned that title in time.But not all.Trick, Eddy, and Dylan will be propelled into this world to seek the answers to the questions asked by so many. Where did the Figments come from? Why do they give magic powers to kids? Will things ever go back to the way they used to be? They will venture across a world filled with creatures of legend, who need them to be a solution to a problem they've had for innumerable ages past.A solution that may become greater than the answers to all of their questions.

Written by a teacher with nearly 2 decades of teaching experience, The Radiant Teen presents an empowering opportunity for teenagers to navigate the complexities of adolescence with confidence and authenticity. Through the fusion of Confident Teen and Social Teen, this comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights, actionable strategies, and practical advice to help teens break free from social anxiety, build genuine connections, and embrace their true selves. Features of Confident Teen: Fundamentals of confidence, self-doubt, and overcoming fear.Effective strategies to address and overcome self-doubt.Learn how to nurture self-awareness and foster a positive self-image.Master positive self-talk and combat negative thought patterns.Navigate social pressures and stand out authentically amidst peers.Features of Social Teen: Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses as the cornerstone of social mastery.Identify common obstacles and fears hindering social interactions.Learn practical strategies to overcome social barriers.Acquire skills for initiating and maintaining engaging conversations confidently.Form genuine and lasting friendships based on mutual trust and respect.Pursue fulfilling lives aligned with personal values and aspirations.Apply strategies for social success in various settings, including family and professional environments. ...and countless other advantages!The Radiant Teen serves as a beacon of guidance for teenagers seeking to break free from social anxiety and forge genuine connections. Grab your copy and thrive in today's complex social landscape.

¿Lidiando con silencios incómodos, manos sudorosas y fines de semana solitarios? ¡Aquí tu mapa para ser el adolescente seguro y sociable que todos quieren como amigo!Entras en una habitación llena de la energía de adolescentes que parecen ser mejores amigos. Das ese primer paso valiente, y de repente, la charla animada se desvanece, los susurros reemplazan las risas, y un silencio incómodo se cierne en el aire. ¿Y si las cosas fueran diferentes? ¿Y si tuvieras las habilidades para participar en cualquier conversación en cualquier entorno social? ¿Y si hacer amigos fuera tan simple como atarse los cordones de los zapatos? Con las estrategias y consejos adecuados, puedes cambiar tu vida social. Este libro contiene esas llaves. Descubre dentro: El método SOCIAL para mejorar las habilidades sociales: ideas para entenderte mejor, preparando el escenario para conexiones y conversaciones significativasTécnicas prácticas para convertir momentos de ansiedad en oportunidades para interacciones sociales positivasGuías paso a paso para iniciar y mantener conversaciones interesantes sin quedarte estancadoConsejos simples para ser recordado por las razones correctas al conocer a alguien nuevoConsejos claros sobre cómo formar relaciones más profundas Estrategias aplicables a hacer amigos, interacciones familiares y entornos profesionales La conexión entre una vida social satisfactoria y tu propia felicidad personal-cómo lograr ambas ¡Y más! ¡Comienza tu transformación social ahora! ¡Prepárate para disfrutar de conversaciones vibrantes, amistades sólidas y una vida social más feliz!

He calls me princess, but it turns out he's a real prince.I'm heiress to a family business with strict expectations. Dating the son of our head gardener is not one of them. Instead, Mathias and I settle for a secret friendship.Our dating problems should be solved when Mathias discovers he's the prince of a small country. In a twist of fate, I'm the commoner not good enough for him. Mathias now has family expectations which exclude me.Will either of us be able to defy our families or will we always be star-crossed lovers destined never to be together?The Royal Dream is a standalone sweet romance in the Dream Prep Academy series. It's perfect for fans of royal romances, hidden identities, sweet gestures, and swoony moments.

Nisha Sharma's fan-favorite YA romance gets a Bollywood remake featuring brand new scenes and a timeless sweet love story. Winnie Mehta was never really convinced that Raj was her soul mate, but their love was written in the stars. Literally, a pandit predicted Winnie would find the love of her life before her 18th birthday, and Raj meets all the qualifications. Which is why Winnie is shocked when she returns from her summer at film camp to find her boyfriend of three years hooking up with Jenny Dickens. As a self-proclaimed Bollywood expert, Winnie knows this is not how her perfect ending is scripted.Then there's Dev, a fellow film geek and one of the few people Winnie can count on. Dev is smart and charming, and he challenges Winnie to look beyond her horoscope and find someone she'd pick for herself. But does falling for Dev mean giving up on her prophecy and her chance to live happily ever after? To find her perfect ending, Winnie will need a little bit of help from fate, family, and of course, a Bollywood movie star.An NPR Best Book of the Year 2018A RITA Winner for Best YA Romance 2019"A delightful and humorous debut." (Kirkus Review, starred review)"The perfect timepass for both the Bollywood-obsessed and filmi (melodrama) novices." (Teen Vogue)

Alaine, the redheaded princess of Hawthorn, is of an age to be married. Her father plans for her to marry a prince from another kingdom in order to expand his reach and combine territories. He sends her on a much celebrated caravan to another land to meet potential husbands. Her cousin Kent, who is Captain of the Guard, leads the caravan and is endowed with an impressive new title during the trip. Along the way, Alaine's caravan is dealt some heavy blows due to weather delays and marauders intent on kidnapping the princess, leaving several victims in their wake. Kent and Alaine's lady-in-waiting seem far too comfortable with each other for Alaine's taste, leaving the princess feeling quite lonely at her own situation; for everybody knows that a princess doesn't get to marry for love.Carver Vale, a mysterious woodsman with a strong attraction to Alaine, follows her caravan and attempts to keep himself hidden; but, destiny intervenes so Alaine and Carver meet in person. Throughout her travels to Irongate Castle, Alaine manages to find stolen moments with Carver, which creates a special bond between them. She is awed by the beauty in his woodland home, and the moss faeries who flitter about and guide her back to her caravan. She develops a friendship with Carver's adoring dog, Astra, who seems to be as fond of the princess as she is of the dog. Alaine does her best to focus on her mission but has a difficult time keeping thoughts of Carver out of her mind...and heart.

Sometimes it's hard to distinguish between love and hate.After learning the truth behind the vampire pirates swarming the Mediterranean Sea, the young gods and demigods join forces with the vampires in the fight against corruption. But first, they must learn to be pirates. According to one of their leaders, Delphine, it's a dangerous art form that any can learn but not all can survive. Delphine also says there's no room for both love and war. And there's a war going on.Yet, the heart wants what the heart wants.If you like enemies-to-lovers romance and heart-breaking love triangles combined with fast-paced, high-stakes action, then this series is for you.For lovers of Greek mythology, paranormal romance, vampire romance, pirate romance, and action adventure stories.

Dive into a world of magic and adventure in the thrilling conclusion to the epic More Than Life young adult fantasy trilogy.Jaspar Marlow, after years of relentless pursuit, has uncovered the long-lost island of Qualaris. But when he unknowingly gives that location to the evil enchanter Janus, he jeopardizes the very existence of the island and its inhabitants. Now, Jaspar must break free from Janus's grasp, navigate treacherous obstacles, and race against time to rescue Qualaris before it succumbs to darkness.Cordelia Kimbal was last seen getting captured by a strange, cerulean man in bronze armor. She wakes up in Qualaris only to realize that the utopia she envisioned is far from reality. Tasked with confronting the inner demons plaguing the island's inhabitants and defending against external threats, Cordelia learns valuable lessons about the dichotomy between dreams and reality. As unexpected perils emerge, including a mysterious illness and unfamiliar creatures, Cordelia must rely on the aid of strangers to ensure her survival.In "More Than Love," familiar faces return alongside compelling new characters, weaving a tapestry of intrigue, suspense, and destiny fulfillment. With unexpected twists and turns at every corner, this gripping tale will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Fifth is the Shifter, tho' a discordant note, their value revealed by time.Lexa Ackart has a life rich in luxuries and decadent things. Everything she aims to accomplish, she does, and she does it well. Not easily dissuaded or intimidated, she believes herself to be superior to others. Portraying herself as a confident, assured young woman, she would hit you if you dared to think otherwise. Learning about her ability as a teleporter has only added to her vanity.With Zaheri aiming to keep her safe and following her every move, Lexa has spent the past year of her life convinced that her abilities and talents make her invulnerable. Confident that nothing could ever hope to touch her, let alone hurt her, she's absolutely sure that she's ready to take on the mantle of the Human-Born hybrid of legend.But when an attack on her life slams into her normal routine, and her place in the legend is revealed, Lexa is forced to confront her disappointment, and her fury. Her world begins to unravel, and the assurance she valued so heavily cracks apart. Slowly, insecurities she never acknowledged rear their ugly head.Will she be able to keep herself focused on the task at hand? Or will her arrogance cause some terrible calamity for the Zaheri charged to protect her?

The Fourth is a Healer, with talents unrivaled. Restoring what darkness would parch. Born and raised in rural Africa, Eshe Balewa has spent her whole life happy and content in her village. Her tribe is her life. She's never ventured further than the market or the trails to fetch water. The outside world is vast, but she has no need to explore it. Everything she needs and everyone she loves resides within those boundaries.The arrival of her Zaheri a year ago changed Eshe's view of both her life and the world. Now, acutely aware of her special ability to heal, a slow, small warring begins to churn in her heart. As days pass, she's found her gaze drifting to the horizon, wondering what may lie beyond the life she's always known.Despite the intense love she holds for her tribe, there is a new desire building within her to step beyond the borders of her village. Feeling equally at home among both her Zaheri and her tribe, she wishes she could follow the unknown and also remain with her people.Until a day dawns where her life she viewed as unexceptional gets flipped on its head, and decisions on her path are made for her. Thrust into violence and terror, her peaceful village faces something completely foreign to them: war. And though she wishes to see no harm come to those she loves, Eshe cannot bring herself to resort to violence-even to defend.Will her decision to remain passive ensure continued peace for her people, or will it only bring destruction?

Three young men, one American, one French, and one English, struggle to find the right direction for their friendship and their futures amidst the chaos of the revolutionary world in which the American republic is trying to birth itself. Lewis, Gilly, and Crispin head across the Atlantic toward their futures together, but are separated by the desire and compulsion each has to find himself, support his country, and be at peace with his conscience. In Madrid, Philadelphia, and America's western frontier, each finds his place and peace in the new world. And from these disparate locations they come together to celebrate how far the United States has come and the destinies to which their friendship and characters have led them.

In the third and final book of the Guardians series, Miriam, Seth, and Peter realize the plan the Master has had for them all along and how to accomplish it. They find love, loss, healing, and adventure along the way. Don't miss this exciting and unexpected conclusion.

Set sail with Julie, daughter of the mysterious Pirate King, as she journeys across oceans to reconnect with her father and become the best pirate that has ever existed! Between battles on galleons, ancient curses, and doomed lands, Julie's path will lead her to uncovering mysteries of her displaced family, and her own place in the world. Julie has two goals in life: to make things explode and to become the best pirate who has ever existed! She joins the crew of the Golden Dolphin to find her father, The Pirate King, but along the way, Julie's path will lead her to uncover mysteries of her displaced family, and her place in the world as the Pirate Princess.

Sierra settles into life in Bresslewood, but they are soon hit with another disaster that would involve all eight realms and the creation of a new realm.The race of Invisibles is tricked and use Dak and Mavis in their ill-fated scheme that backfires and releases an evil that threatens the realms. Out of the darkness and despair also come beautiful friendships that work together to fight the disease that threatens them.As they fight for the eight realms, ancient trouble is brewing back home. The banished elders have discovered a way back to the eight realms. Their return forces Egon to enlist the aid of Sierra to drain the magic left behind after the elders war.Egon's son, Ben, is among the returned. Ben struggles with his desire for revenge against his father and his longing to start over.

Unlock the wonders of both the field of engineering and the captivating world of soccer with this exciting 2 books in 1 combination!Perfect for young minds eager to explore the realms of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), this book combines two engaging books that will inspire creativity, critical thinking, and a passion for learning.In "Soccer Inspired Physics & Engineering Activities for Kids," young readers will embark on a journey through the hidden physics and engineering marvels behind their favorite sport. From the trajectory of a well-placed pass to the design principles behind goalkeeper gloves, this book seamlessly integrates engineering concepts with the excitement of soccer. With colorful illustrations, easy-to-follow explanations, and challenge sheets to test understanding, this book will spark curiosity and cultivate a love for both soccer and engineering.Complementing this exploration is "Coding & Logic STEM Activity Book for Kids," which introduces children to the fundamentals of coding and logical thinking through engaging puzzles and interactive challenges. With over 90 activities covering spatial reasoning, logic problems, coding basics, and problem-solving techniques, this book provides a solid foundation for young learners to develop their coding skills while enhancing their logical reasoning abilities. With varying levels of difficulty to accommodate different skill levels, this book ensures that children of all ages and abilities can embark on a journey of discovery and growth.What's included: Hours of reading and engagementVery interesting little known facts about soccerEasy to follow illustrations for every concept and problemA challenge sheet at the end of each chapter (and answers at the back of the book)Entertains kids and educates them in a subject matter that sounds scary but equates to an incredible career pathPuzzles that improve Logical Reasoning and Spatial ReasoningA focus on Engineering and Coding BasicsPuzzles that improve Problem Solving TechniquesWhether your child dreams of designing the next World Cup Soccer Ball or crafting innovative solutions through coding, this book is the perfect gateway to a world of endless possibilities.

In this unashamedly queer, supernatural romance, Justin Arnold, author of Wicked Little Things, challenges the institutions that have sidelined queer love to the shadows, and brings it into the light. Rowan Young knew where his life was heading.The headmaster's son and golden boy of elite Vermont boarding school Mockingbird Prep, Rowan was set to inherit a legacy passed down through generations of forefathers. Until a strange new student arrives to derail those plans.Casper Belamy didn't ask to be a vampire.But now that he is one, all he wants is to travel the world looking for more of his kind. Before he can do that, he must accomplish an impossible task set forth by his adoptive family of vampiric royals: prove he can keep their kind safe and finish high school without being discovered. If controlling his thirst wasn't hard enough, he is forced to share a dorm with the headmaster's son. And despite their instant dislike for one another, Casper can't ignore the mouth-wateringly delicious scent of Rowan's blood. When bitter fights become late night rendez-vous, forbidden romance blossoms in the shadows. Facing a fearful world that would rather they stay hidden, Rowan and Casper contend with an onslaught of troubles: Rowan's father is breathing down his neck, the safety of Casper's new-found family is on his shoulders, and a secret society of slayers threatens to destroy everything. If love blooms in the dark, will it survive being brought into the light?

There is unease on Zandra. On far away Zenoto a young president appears to be turning his back on the innovative and hugely successful financial regime. The Peace Child again has much to do.It becomes personal. Kaleem's former girlfriend and her desperately ill step-daughter are attacked. Some strange encounters partly answer some of Kaleem's questions. But as he begins to understand what "snazzy" really means and what the brown tunics want, he is faced with yet more puzzles: who or what exactly is Meelak, what is the House of Clementine and how much control does it have, and what or who is really behind the unrest?Will the Peace Child find his own peace? Find out in this fourth novel in the Peace Child series.

Riona is grieving the loss of her dad, Gramp, and Uncle Callum during the pandemic. The kids help Mom clear out Gramp's house so their Uncle Brendan can move in to manage the ranch. They are shocked by the clutter and dust they find in the attic. They find a crudely made bowl that had been their ancestor's. Why didn't Gramps tell anyone about these things? Riona noticed a large trunk that she asked her mom for. Riona finds homemade journals that talk about the mysterious death of some ancestors. A lot of unusual family history is unearthed. Why were these items hidden? Why didn't Gramps tell them? Why was the bowl hidden?

I CANNOT WRITE THIS BLUB BUT HERE IS THIS BLURB: People are going missing in Grantham everyday. I'm making comic after comic but everyone keeps mysteriously disappearing. Everyone is getting worried. Also each comic I make is a comic I can't publish. My communications might get cut off from this universe. Please do not report this comic book and if something is to happen to me in my universe then you (The other person in this universe) must make sure y-

This is a story of a teenager, whose mother came from the Igbo People of Nigeria and father from Italy. It is based on a mysterious drum that plays a role in the loss of his mother as quite early age. The story takes the boy to unusual places where he finds some of his answers. The book is also designed to assist international and native learning of the English Language.It includes a set of exercises and instructions on how to get teaching resources.

A runaway thrall. A clever thief. Together, two orphans will defy destiny or fall trying.In the aftermath of a rebellion against William the Conqueror, northern England lies in ruins, its people scattered and starved.Aelfric, a 14-year-old thrall, flees from his master and stumbles upon a cache of stolen laundry. The thief? Aliwyn, a girl around his age ostracized for being "cursed." In her care is a lost toddler she has rescued from the clutch of greedy thrall traders.Forced to cover each other's secrets, Aelfric and Aliwyn form an unlikely friendship...and maybe something more. They embark on a perilous journey to reunite the child with his family and seek a cure for Aliwyn's mysterious condition.But time is running out. Aelfric's master is on the hunt, and the shadows of death loom ever closer over Aliwyn. Will they find the courage to press on and defy fate, or will their quest end in capture and ruin?Immerse yourself in a fast-paced tale of unforeseen twists and heart-stopping challenges. The Thief's Keeper is a thrilling young adult novel that transports you to an alternative medieval world, where Celtic-inspired tribes live alongside the last Vikings. Begin your adventure today!

Twins. The tale of a villain and a hero.Druids living secluded in the Astral Forest, Lucine and Solehan have been blessed by the stars since birth and are poised to become the protectors of the druidic clans during the Eclipse. But when a strange curse befalls the ceremony, the twins, sole survivors of the massacre, find themselves separated.Taken away from his loved ones by an enigmatic and malevolent being, will Solehan succumb to the discovery of his deepest desires?Left to herself and to the dangers of a world of which she knows nothing, and meeting fellow travelers with contrasting devotions and colorful personalities, will Lucine manage to uncover much more than she hoped for?Between bonds of love and friendship, will this surprising group of adventurers succeed in finding Solehan before it's too late and in saving humanity?Embark on an epic quest with ALARIS, the standalone and debut fantasy novel by Fanny Vergne, a celebrated artist in the video game industry.This book offers familiar tropes like "found family" and "enemies to lovers," yet it diverges from mainstream expectations. It's tailored for readers who enjoy delving into nuanced characters and observing the evolution of a villain.While heavily inspired by Dungeons and Dragons, the world-building is entirely original, meticulously crafted with intricate details. Moreover, the magic systems, including one based on genre, offer a fresh and distinctive twist.

It was the mid-1800s. The small family of Irish immigrants was left penniless after the devastation of the unexpected storm.Finn's dad and favored older brother set out for the new state of California to rebuild their fortune. They did not return.Months later a letter arrived instructing the family to come at once. They could not. Finn would have to go - alone - across an entire continent!So begins the tale of a boy's journey into adulthood as he faces the challenges and obstacles of almost impossible odds while making his way from America's east coast, through the jungles of Panama, to the West Coast of America. A long and perilous journey.And what would the consequences be if he was caught with the runaway slave? And could his new friend, the strange Russian immigrant, be trusted?Finn's journey of 1800 miles, along the Pathway to the Gold, could end in disaster.

Emily at 15 is bored and annoyed with just about everything and everybody. Tired of her chores and irritated by the endless care of three younger sisters, she would like to have a life of her own. Her parents are absent; her Father is off fighting a war she doesn't understand and her Mother has left for Pennsylvania. As the eldest of the four sisters, she must take responsibility for her home and family. When the bloodiest battle of the Civil War is fought almost on her doorstep she is unwillingly pressed into service. Emily is called on to make decisions and to take charge of wounded soldiers while fending off the invading troops and protecting her younger sisters. Life changes forever as she discovers a courage that she did not know she possessed. Strengths emerge as she stands up for her beliefs while sheltering the enemy and caring for a runaway slave, both of which hold very serious consequences. In this remarkably accurate depiction of the Battle of Antietam, a legend is once more uncovered. It involves a mass of very angry bees. This dangerous, stinging swarm may well have had an influence on the outcome of that fateful day in 1862.

Travelers protect worlds. Without the care of a Traveler, Tehrahey fell into ruin beneath the Erima. Relyt, the inevitable fiery death of Kyle's home world approaches. If he wants to save his friends, he'll need to master his new powers, which means taking on the role of the Traveler and going to a new world. Leaving behind his friends is terrifying, but sometimes, the best solution is to step away and look elsewhere. As Kyle ventures to Amyntor's home dimension of Earth, he is startled by everything he finds. On this world, water falls from the sky, people ride around in metal machines, and teachers don't hit their students! It's spectacular and amazing, so why can't Kyle shake the feeling that something is missing?While Navigating this new world, Kyle learns that not everything is perfect beneath the surface. People are still people no matter the world, and some will do everything they can to gain power. Will Kyle be able to adapt to this new world and his powers in order to save his friends, or will his first mission as a Traveler be his last?

Kyle has spent all thirteen years of his life in the Child Teaching System of Tehrahey dealing with bullies and abusive guardians. His only comfort has been his friends; Andy, the smart girl he's known for as long as either can remember, Jason, a grumpy kid who grew up out in the world, and Max, Andy's old bully turned energetic friend. Life in the CTS is rough, and life on Tehrahey is even tougher. Their world is dying, and everyone knows it. The only hope is to venture into the Erima desert and search for magical relics left behind by the mysterious Traveler, a powerful hero who created their world. But can these four kids hope to succeed when generations of adults have failed?

First, they came for his sister's eye. Now they're coming for his-and what's even worse is he deserves it.Henry has never had anything good happen to him, period. That's why, after school, he's going to put on his big-boy pants and confess his love to his best friend-because the universe owes him one, dammit, and he needs a win.But maybe it wasn't the best idea to do it on Drill Day-the one day a month that healthcare conglomerate Axiom infiltrates schools across America to select a new candidate to give up one of their eyes, for... research? When the new candidate is selected, Henry's plans go awry, and he and his friends must figure out how to escape from Axiom. But when the past threatens to eat him alive, things aren't as easy as they seem.

The first and only YA biography of the great American novelist and humanist and author of such classics as Slaughterhouse Five. Now in Paperback. "Mr. Wakefield's account of Vonnegut's life is funny and tender, the kind of book that will leave you bruised and happy and reverberating a little, as if you are a piano that someone has just finished playing." --Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal Kurt Vonnegut, author of Slaughterhouse Five, Breakfast of Champions, Cat's Cradle, and many other brilliant novels and short stories, is one of our greatest American writers, often using science fiction, humor, and a humanist view of society, religion, politics, and human nature in his writing to show us the absurdity and the loveliness of life on earth. Born in 1922, Vonnegut's life was full of great fortune and great despair: his family was wealthy, but lost everyting in the market crash of 1929; he was the youngest son in a loving family, until his mother fell into a depression and committed suicide; he joined the army in WWII with great pride for our country, but experienced instead a world of destruction and horror. These and many others were the experiences that made him a writer. But how did he channel the highs and lows of his life into great writing? Dan Wakefield, a friend and mentee of Vonnegut's for decades and a fellow Hoosier, distills the facts including Kurt's novels, essays, interviews, letters and personal experiences, into a beautiful telling of the making of a writer. Using the second person "You," it is as though Wakefield is a friend walking through Kurt's life alongside him, a guide for readers to his extraordinary life. The book also includes original art by Vonnegut and family photographs. Here is an American life, a burgeoning artist's life to inspire anyone who has read Vonnegut's work or who themselves aspire to write.