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1) The stricken
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"Every day in Clara's world, a dark cloud descends upon her town. The storm comes like clockwork, erasing everyone's memories. Everyone except Clara. But after Clara's father mysteriously disappears, things change. The Diviners, captive souls who feed off memories, come for her. With the help of a mysterious figure, Clara escapes the Diviners and flees to Khalom, a city in a parallel world, where she hopes to find refuge. There, Clara discovers that...
2) Taming 7
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Boys of Tommen volume 7
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Claire Biggs, the epitome of sunshine, has always loved Gibsie, her brother's friend and her favorite neighbor. She has always seen a side to him that no one else seems to notice. She becomes determined to tame her wild-at-heart childhood best friend.
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"When a solar flare engulfs an interstellar space route, the vacation ship Star Chaser crash-lands on a hostile planet. Sixteen-year-old Zenna finds herself separated from her parents and in charge of her younger brother. They must traverse the alien wilderness to find her parents--if they are even still alive. Worse yet, Star Chaser wasn't the only ship to crash. Zenna soon comes face-to-face with juvenile delinquents that were being transported...
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"Talking about consent can feel overwhelming, especially for young people who may be navigating their own boundaries for the first time. In Say More, consent culture activist Kitty Stryker guides teenagers in exploring what consent means to them. This timely and practical workbook allows the reader to work at their own pace and in their own way, with concrete examples from Kitty's youth, prompts inspired by questions teens have asked her and comprehensive...
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"Ana has big plans to be an important writer. But not a romance writer, like her mom, because she's seen what love does to people. From her parents' constant bickering to her sister's endless string of broken hearts to her best friend's on-again, off-again relationship, love is messy and Ana wants no part of it. When a school writing contest pairs her up with Alejandro, a notorious serial dater, Ana is annoyed. Alejandro is everything she can't stand--romantic,...
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"Parenting Adolescents" is a comprehensive guide for parents navigating the tumultuous teenage years. From understanding the intricacies of adolescent brain development to fostering healthy communication, setting boundaries, and navigating technological challenges, this book offers practical strategies for supporting your teenager's emotional, social, and academic growth. With insights on managing stress, addressing risky behaviors, and nurturing...
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Un hombre mayor ha visto pasar los años a las orillas del río que le dio todo: protección, alimento, compañía y algo aún más importante, le ayudó a comprender el sentido de su existencia. Cuando se acerca su muerte, el hombre y su gato, que envejeció junto con él, se embarcan por el río, y este los lleva a los pasajes más significativos de su vida, que ocurrieron precisamente a lo largo de su extensa ribera. Aventuras, peligros, encuentros...
8) Who We Are
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In the tapestry of humanity, there exists a multitude of experiences, each thread weaving a unique narrative of resilience, identity, and advocacy. The stories you are about to encounter are a celebration of these threads, a collection of voices that rise above the ordinary, each one echoing with the resonance of inspiration.These are the stories of young individuals, navigating the complexities of life in diverse corners of the world. From the bustling...
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¿Conoces al coco o al viejito del costal? ¿Te asustan los monstruos? ¿Alguna vez te has inventado un monstruo bien terrible para que te defienda y asuste a tus enemigos?
En este libro encontrarás más de un monstruo y vivirás las aventuras de unos niños que se atrevieron a crear un monstruo muy monstruoso para que los defendiera. También aprenderás el truco para escapar del miedo: solo vencerás al mal con el bien, piensa en algo hermoso,...
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En la vida moderna el plástico ha constituido un fenómeno de indudable trascendencia. Hoy en día el hombre vive rodeado de objetos plásticos que en siglos anteriores no eran necesarios para la vida cotidiana. Los plásticos se han fabricado para satisfacer las demandas de una gran variedad de usos, dando lugar a una vasta industria donde la civilización debería llamarse "la civilización del plástico", debido al papel determinante que ha desempeñado...
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Una nave espacial, proveniente de un lejano y desconocido planeta, aterriza en la Tierra. Sus tripulantes, tres enigmáticos extraterrestres, se pasean por todos los rincones: las grandes ciudades, los sitios arqueológicos, las selvas, incluso, el Polo Norte, registrando con sus cámaras nuestras 'extrañas costumbres'. Es un divertido libro para primeros lectores que, con maravillosas ilustraciones y un texto gracioso, nos muestra lo realmente raros...
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Todo comienza con el hallazgo de un manuscrito inédito de Mark Twain, del que es imposible validar su autenticidad. En él, el autor narra los verdaderos eventos ocurridos en la isla Sny, en los capítulos 13 al 18 de Las aventuras de Tom Sawyer. La necesidad de escribirlos obedeció a un deber moral con sus dos amigos de infancia, John Brigs y Will Bowen, quienes inspiraron los personajes de Joe Harper y Huckleberry Finn. En esta historia, el personaje...
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Rosa es una mula que pasa de amo en amo, pues parece que es demasiado testaruda y caprichosa como para obedecerle a uno solo por mucho tiempo. ¿Pero y si de verdad lo que ella quisiera es ayudarles a resolver sus problemas? Este relato habla sobre la importancia de escuchar, de la empatía y de valorar lo que otros tienen para aportarnos, ahora en una nueva edición en tapa dura con ilustraciones de Julian Ariza
14) Teenage dirtbags
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"When Cameron Ellis dumps Phil Reyno and torpedoes his already-iffy reputation in the process, Phil hatches a plot to expose Cameron as the two-faced liar he truly is, recruiting his old pal Jackson Pasternak to help"--
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"A confession, a lament, a mad gush of grief and obsession, My Heavenly Favorite is the remarkable and chilling successor to Lucas Rijneveld's international sensation, The Discomfort of Evening. It tells the story of a veterinarian who visits a farm in the Dutch countryside where he becomes enraptured by his 'Favorite'--the farmer's daughter. She hovers on the precipice of adolescence, and longs to have a boy's body. The veterinarian seems to be a...
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Seriously folks, our kids are in crisis!
They are more lonely, mentally ill, and prone to self-harm and suicide than ever in our history. Researchers estimate they are three years behind socially and emotionally and not prepared to take on the rigors of high school and life beyond. The best way to ensure your child will thrive is to get ahead of the game and parent for mental fitness. In this book, Dr. Hoy shares his mental fitness framework developed...
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The Way of the Warrior Mama shows parents how to protect their teenage daughter and conquer their own fears in raising her.
If you are a mom, you are worried about your daughter surviving the adolescent years safe and sound. In a culture that encourages kids to be sexy long before they reach puberty, and when one in four college women report surviving rape or attempted rape and one in ten high school girls is the victim of date rape, the prospect...
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Are you ready to embark on the most exhilarating adventure of your life? "How to Thrive in Your Teens" is the ultimate companion to help you navigate the teenage years with poise, resilience, and self-assurance. Tailored for teen girls, this survival guide is your trusted friend through every twist and turn of adolescence. This book dives into all the essential aspects of being a teen girl. Whether you're wrestling with understanding yourself, forging...
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The ultimate LGBTQ parenting handbook, guiding parents and caregivers through transformative steps of Embrace, Educate, Empower, and Love so they can support their teen with open arms and hearts.
Your kid just came out to you, and amid the flurry of emotion or worry you might feel, you know you would do anything to protect their health and happiness. And you are not alone! Heather Hester, coach, advocate, and host of the #1 rated podcast, Just...
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Navigating the turbulent waters of teenage years can be daunting for any parent. In "How I Fixed My Teen," Heather Frazier, a seasoned life coach specializing in parent-teen relationships, shares her personal journey and professional insights. This extremely intimate book is more than just a guide; it's a beacon of hope, and a testament to the power of connection, confidence, and love in transforming family dynamics.