The Living

The Living
Author: Matt de la Peña
Publisher: Ember
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2015-01-06
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0385741219

Newbery Award-winning author Matt de la Peña's The Living is "a rare thing: a plot-driven YA with characters worthy of a John Green novel.” [Entertainment Weekly, A-] Shy takes the summer job to make some money. A few months on a luxury cruise liner--how bad can it be? Bikinis, free food, maybe even a girl or two . . . every cruise has a fresh crop of passengers, after all. He'll rake in the tips and be able to help his mom and sister out with the bills. But then, an earthquake more massive than any ever recorded hits California and Shy's life is changed forever. The earthquake is only the beginning. Twenty-four hours and a catastrophic chain of events later, Shy is lost at sea, fighting to survive--and stuck with her. She's blond and she's rich, and never in her life would she have dreamed she'd be adrift in the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by death and completely dependent on a guy like Shy. And Shy hasn't even faced the worst yet. Look for the thrilling sequel, The Hunted, in bookstores now! Praise for The Living: “De la Peña has created a rare thing: a plot-driven YA with characters worthy of a John Green novel.”-Entertainment Weekly, A- “Action is first and foremost. . . . De la Peña can uncork delicate but vivid scenes.” —The New York Times “[The Living] is special because of its extraordinary protagonist, Shy, who I haven’t been able to shake from my mind in the weeks since I read the book.”-John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars "There's no way to classify The Living. It's everything I love mixed into one fantastic, relentless, action-packed story. As always with Matt, the characters are the best part. So real. I loved this book."-James Dashner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Maze Runner series [STAR] "An addictive page-turner and character-driven literary novel with broad appeal for fans of both."-Kirkus Reviews, Starred [STAR] "An excellent, enthralling ride...a great read for those looking for adventure and survival stories."-VOYA, Starred A Pura Belpré Author Honor Award Winner An ALSC Notable Children's Book Pick

Toska

Toska
Author: Mansi Hitesh
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2013-12-03
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 148281210X

Why do we humans have hearts? Science says to keep the blood flowing through our body, to sustain life. Literature says to give meaning to our existence, to love someone. Spirituality says to endure pain and evolve, to survive loss. I believe its an amalgamation of all the three.

The Sky's the Limit

The Sky's the Limit
Author: Melvin R. Hall
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2009-07
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1438987749

The author hopes that this book of essays appeals to everyone regardless of his or her wealth or lack of it. For the wealthy, it deals with relationships and personal happiness and self-acceptance. For those who are worrying about where their next meal is coming from it shows how to draw from the "well" of plenty that our Creator provides. The book motivates, inspires and encourages the readers in whatever situation they find themselves. For those who need or long to see life from a more positive perspective, this is the book. How beneficial the book is for you depends upon your willingness to trust the very simple instructions with determination to make a difference in your life and your world. If you have such a desire, and you are ready to make whatever changes you need to make, you will find that the sky is indeed the limit. You can then go for the gold, whatever gold represents to you and for you!

Big Parts

Big Parts
Author: Shane Connaughton
Publisher: Muswell Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2009-02-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0956892035

A London house. A warren of rooms. The tenants refuse to budge. A comic novel about a tragic, and grotesque world presided over by an elderly showman with delusional plans about the future. A Captain Ahab in an attic flat caring for a younger woman, he tries to enlist the help of another tenant. This anarchic young man records his every move and the lives of those around him. Like England, the house is built on shifting foundations and shaky dreams.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Verbal Self-defense

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Verbal Self-defense
Author: Lillian Glass
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 368
Release: 1999
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780028627410

Offers advice on identifying the verbal bullies in one's life, determining the difference between abuse and "kidding around," turning negative comments to one's advantage, and delivering verbal defense appropriately and confidently

Santa Claus in Baghdad and Other Stories about Teens in the Arab World

Santa Claus in Baghdad and Other Stories about Teens in the Arab World
Author: Elsa Marston
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2008-05-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0253000327

What is it like to be a young person in the Arab world today? This lively collection of eight short stories about Arab teenagers living in Iraq, Tunisia, Egypt, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and a Palestinian refugee camp engagingly depicts young people's experiences growing up in the Middle East. The characters, drawn from urban and rural settings and from different classes as well as a mix of countries, confront situations involving friends, family, teachers, and society at large. Along with some specifically Middle Eastern issues, such as strife in Iraq, the hardships of life in a Palestinian refugee camp, and honor crimes, the young people deal with more familiar concerns such as loyalty to friends, overcoming personal insecurities, dreams of a future career, and coping with divorcing parents. Coming of age in a complicated world, they meet life with courage, determination, and, not least of all, humor. With accompanying notes that provide contextual information, Santa Claus in Baghdad brings a fresh perspective to youth literature about the Arab world.

The Power of a Changed Mind

The Power of a Changed Mind
Author: Tiffany Buckner
Publisher: Anointed Fire
Total Pages: 222
Release:
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

There is absolute power in a changed mind. In The Power of a Changed Mind, you will learn just how powerful your mind is and how you can activate a change in it. This life-altering read will help you understand why you've been challenged, overcome, and overwhelmed by many of the obstacles that you've had to face in your life.

The Hunted

The Hunted
Author: Matt de la Peña
Publisher: Ember
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2016-05-24
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0385741235

Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña’s The Hunted, the sequel to The Living, is a high-energy, action-packed survival story. “De la Peña has created a rare thing: a plot-driven YA with characters worthy of a John Green novel.” —Entertainment Weekly on The Living, A- For those left living, it’s kill or be killed. When Shy pulled himself from the wreckage of the Paradise Cruise luxury liner, he met Addie. Addie was rich and blond, and with no one else to trust, she told Shy a secret she never should have revealed. It’s a secret that people would kill for—have killed for—and she has the piece that could turn everything on its ear. The problem? Shy has no idea where Addie is. Back home in California seems logical, but there are more ways to die back home than Shy could ever have guessed. And thanks to what Shy knows now, he’s a moving target. Praise for The Hunted: “Readers will be drawn to the raw and gritty setting, fast-moving plot, and diverse characters worth rooting for.“—School and Library Journal "Between [the] fast-paced plot and meaningful, diverse character development, this is a great crossover for fans of both thrillers and more character-driven novels."-Booklist Praise for The Living: “De la Peña has created a rare thing: a plot-driven YA with characters worthy of a John Green novel.”-Entertainment Weekly, A- “Action is first and foremost. . . . De la Peña can uncork delicate but vivid scenes.” —The New York Times “[The Living] is special because of its extraordinary protagonist, Shy, who I haven’t been able to shake from my mind in the weeks since I read the book.”-John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars "There's no way to classify The Living. It's everything I love mixed into one fantastic, relentless, action-packed story. As always with Matt, the characters are the best part. So real. I loved this book."-James Dashner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Maze Runner series [STAR] "An addictive page-turner and character-driven literary novel with broad appeal for fans of both."-Kirkus Reviews, Starred [STAR] "An excellent, enthralling ride...a great read for those looking for adventure and survival stories."-VOYA, Starred A Pura Belpré Author Honor Award Winner An ALSC 2014 Notable Children's Book Pick

Is It a Crime

Is It a Crime
Author: Roy Glenn
Publisher: Urban Books
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2023-10-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1645565009

In this different type of love story, New York City gangster Mike Black has it all. His violent rise to power earned him the nickname "Vicious Black." He has power, money, and the very best of everything. Although he has everything he ever wanted, none of it seems to matter. Black becomes enchanted with Cassandra Sims, a beautiful woman who is involved in the drug business. She has a dual degree in management and marketing and treats the drug game like a Fortune 500 company. In her view, drugs are nothing more than a product to be marketed and distributed. She is on top of the world until an attempt is made on her life. Black rescues her and he becomes her protector. As they hunt for her would-be assassins, their relationship develops, and they fall in love on an intriguing journey through Washington, DC, Miami Beach, and the Bahamas. The pursuit leads them back to New York City, where all the pieces to the puzzle come together.