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1) UnSouled
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Unwind dystology volume 3
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Simon & Schuster BFYR
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 18
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English
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After the destruction of the Graveyard, Connor and Lev are on the run, seeking a woman who may be the key to bringing down unwinding forever while Cam, the rewound boy, tries to prove his love for Risa by bringing Proactive Citizenry to its knees.
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In "Damaged but Destined: So What? Now What?", the author Dr. Nikita Garris-Watson – "Dr. Ki" invites readers on an intensely personal journey through an autobiography that delves into her tumultuous life, marked by childhood and adult physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Yet, this compelling narrative is far from a story of despair; it's a triumphant testament to the enduring power of faith, resilience, and the human spirit. From a young age,...
3) Elvene
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Elvene, a solo Space Corps agent, is on a reconnaissance mission when she is ambushed by space marauders: militaristic robotic drones, designed to hunt and kill.
She escapes by taking refuge on an uncharted planet, where she discovers the Kiri, an unknown tribe living a subsistence life on an ocean archipelago. They have no knowledge of her world nor her of theirs; but they readily adopt her and give her the title of Ocean Woman.
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"I've decided to write it down. Later, when he is a grown man and I might have the fortune to still be alive, I will no longer remember one thing or another. I will, therefore, whenever I am able to steal a moment's time, record what is happening with us and around us while he is becoming accustomed to life-to this life which seems to offer little more than death." -Katharina Berger On the brink of World War II, Katharina Berger was the most sought-after...
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Marte, 2628. Olympus es una gran corporación que se extiende por la galaxia y divide a la sociedad en trece Servicios basados en las funciones de los antiguos dioses olímpicos. Asha es una hades y lleva toda la vida rodeada de muerte. Ianthe es una deméter y lleva toda la vida enraizada en la soledad. Cuando ambas entran en la Akademeia, ya saben lo que les espera: tres años de internamiento y la Odisea, la prueba por grupos donde se elige a los...
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In the 2022 Backhouse Lecture, Yarrow Goodley looks at the critical issue of climate justice-at how our responses to the climate emergency have the potential for great suffering, as well as great redemption. In a world where the rich pollute, and the poor suffer, we do not just need to address our rapidly-warming planet, but also the injustices which drive this environmental catastrophe.
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Raymond witnessed a harrowing sight that no child should ever see: an environmental catastrophe that wreaked havoc on his town, its people, and the local wildlife. This disaster left deep scars and drew the attention of powerful, sinister forces intent on burying the truth. To escape their clutches, Raymond was forced to flee, ultimately finding refuge on a secluded island in the middle of a lake in his town. There, he spent five long years in hiding,...
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"A state of chaos, I know how that feels. The experiments doubled and went on longer than anyone would have thought. In a state formed strictly by classes, I got the brunt of the injustices. The only thing that keeps us going is the fear of the torture that'll be inflicted upon us if we stop.
Several years in the future a state has been blocked off for an "experiment" that has gone on way longer than expected. A group of strangers brought together...
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After their long adventure in the Nether, our ragtag group of heroes have one final trial to overcome. Their friendships will be tested, as family seeks to tear them apart, and a looming threat lurks in the Overworld. Figuring out who was behind the plague is one thing, but stopping them? That's another.
The clock is counting down as the witch, Esmerelda, grows stronger, and our favorite adventurers are struggling to band together to form a plan....
10) Waggit Forever
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A family is forever.
Ever since he was abandoned as a puppy, Waggit's home has been the big, sprawling park in the heart of the city. There he has had snug shelter, food, and a family of other dogs to call his own.
But now everything has changed. It is getting harder and harder to avoid the humans that invade the park every day. Food is scarce and enemies are everywhere. Where can the team go? Waggit has an answer, but getting there is the problem....
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Ten women tell their stories of how failing suicide has led to thriving in life. Stories which are powerful, thought provoking and inspiring, covering subjects such as sex trafficking, domestic abuse, mental abuse, child abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, rape, cancer, poverty, prostitution, body dysmorphia and the pressures of the corporate world.Inside you will read of lead author Debbie Debonaire and her three attempts at suicide, all of which...
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Adventure Beckons as the team work hard to get themselves and their ship ready to set sail while the good weather holds.
They have a mission in mind, but no real idea what it will entail, and only half a team with any experience at sea, so they need to be clever about how they prepare. They use all their skill and ingenuity but, as usual, there are other surprises in store for them, both before they set sail and after!
14) The Golden Harp
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Embark on an adventure that descends into a colossal natural pit, so vast it cradles a towering castle within its depths. Here, a young man, far from his own lands, encounters an elderly genius whose granddaughter has fallen prey to a villain's scheme. The malevolent captor exploits her, using her enchanting harp music to mesmerize gold miners, compelling them to relinquish their precious finds from the caverns above. The grandfather, armed with an...
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"She glanced over her shoulder. Had the scarecrow moved? It stood there, smile stitched on its face, but now it felt like a smirk."
Prepare to be scared silly in this creepy middle-grade novel! Twins seek medical help in a remote village after their father is in a canoeing accident...only to discover the scarecrow that stands watch in town may have a stronger hold over the residents than expected. Perfect for fans
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Witness True Resilience in These Incredible Survival Stories
"Michael Tougias converts the wisdom of survivors into advice we can all use..." -Amanda Ripley, bestselling author of The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes-and Why
#1 New Release in Disaster Relief
Extreme Survival will have you on the edge-of-your-seat with truly amazing survival stories.
New York Times bestselling author Michael Tougias has earned critical acclaim...
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"When twelve-year-old Eddie Gordon Holloway and his friends are left home from Beach Bash, aka the greatest party of the year, only to realize that everyone in town has disappeared without a trace, they do what any smart, responsible kids would do ... have the best day ever! No parental supervision sounds fun for a while, but forever is a long time. And soon the gang starts to notice strange things happening around town, and they're only getting stranger....
18) UnWholly
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Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 18
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"Thanks to Connor, Lev, and Risa, and their high-profile revolt at Happy Jack Harvest Camp, people can no longer turn a blind eye to unwinding. Ridding society of troublesome teens and, in the same stroke, providing much-needed tissues for transplant might be convenient, but its morality has finally been brought into question. However, unwinding has become big business, and there are powerful political and corporate interests that want to see it not...
19) Dynasty Escape
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Nobu Sue explores the murky world of Taiwanese banking and the Kuomintang political dynasty-and how his ship loans were hijacked and used in a huge money laundering scam. This book offers an insight into the Taiwan/China love-hate relationship. Modern Chinese history is not honestly told to the world. Learn the truth about how the KMT stole so much money from the Chinese people and the native Taiwanese, and how the war between the Communist Party...
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In the financial crisis of 2008 Nobu San's shipping company, TMT, fell victim to the greed of Western banksters. Now Nobu San is fighting back. The Gold Man From the East is an outspoken exposé of what goes on behind the scenes in the boardrooms of big financial institutions and how a small group of powerful private individuals can manipulate the global economy for their own advantage.
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