Young Adult Nonfiction

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by Tara Westover (Author)#1 NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND BOSTON GLOBE BESTSELLER - One of the most acclaimed books of our time: an unforgettable memoir about a young woman who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University "Extraordinary . . . an act of courage and self-invention."--The New York Times NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW - ONE OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOK...

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by Leslie Jones (Author)WINNER OF THE 2024 AUDIE AWARD FOR HUMOR A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A BARNES AND NOBLE'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR A TOWN & COUNTRY BEST CELEBRITY MEMOIR OF 2023 A VULTURE BEST COMEDY BOOK OF 2023 Hey you guys, it's Leslie. I'm excited to share my story with you. Now, I'm gonna be honest: Some of the details might be vague because a b*tch is fifty-five and she's smoked a ton of weed. But while bits might be a touch hazy, I can promise you the underlying truth is...

Simone Biles: Athletes Who Made a Difference - Paperback

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by Josh Anderson (Author), Casey Ella Fredrick (Illustrator)Simone Biles has been the face of women's gymnastics since she first entered the international stage. In addition to winning a record seven Olympic medals, 30 World Championship medals, and 19 world titles, she has become a superstar outside the gym for her public bravery. For being an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and fair treatment for athletes, Biles earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest c...

My Paranormal Visits A 14 Year Journey - Paperback

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by Bill Simone (Author)My name is Bill Simone, my wife's name is Karen. I have two children, Bill Jr., and Angela. We have three terrific grandchildren; Isabella, Giavanna and Jennah. Fourteen years ago, while I was still in my 60's, remarkable paranormal events started happening to me. I wrote down each experience in a journal format so I would not forget them. I am now sharing my journal because I want people to know about my experiences and to motivate others to share their paranormal exp...

Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy - Paperback

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by Seymour Reit (Author)Seymour Reit, the creator of Casper the friendly ghost, blends fact with fiction in this captivating tale about one woman who dared to go behind enemy lines as a spy for the Union Army. Canadian-born Emma Edmonds loved the thrill of adventure and chasing freedom, so in 1861 when the Civil War began, she enlisted in the Union Army. With cropped hair and men's clothing, Emma transformed herself into a peddler, slave, bookkeeper and more, seamlessly gathering informati...

Your Brightest Life: Tips for Navigating Relationships, Health, Faith, Mindset, and More - Hardcover

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by Jessie Minassian (Author)Today more than ever, as a young woman you can use an extra dose of optimism to tackle the challenges and complicated situations in your life. Inside Your Brightest Life, Jessie Minassian draws on over twenty years of questions and feedback from teen- and college-aged girls to dive into the topics you care about, presenting honest truths and tested tips from a Christian perspective that help you live a life of purpose, joy, and faith.Maybe you've heard it all--God ...

Savate the Deadly Old Boots Kicking Art from France: Historical European Martial Arts - Paperback

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by Andy Kunz (Author), Kenneth Pua (Author)Everyone in the martial arts community likes the feeling of walking the mean streets, confident that he will be able to defend himself when the need arise. However that kind of feeling can be dangerous when you found out on the dark alley that you're wrong. Always keep in mind that it didn't take 10 or more years for the crack head on the street who will assault you. The muggers just did his fighting techniques the practical way, by mugging and assau...

Teens' Guide to Making Friends - Paperback

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by Kev Chilton (Author)Does it ever feel impossible to strike up a conversation with other people?Perhaps you get frustrated watching classmates converse with each other, striking up new friendships in the blink of an eye.Maybe you have tried to make friends in the past, but whenever the conversation goes flat or becomes awkward, you find it too stressful and difficult to rectify the situation, and you leave conversations feeling deflated and unmotivated.Don't worry. Your days of social anxie...

Magical Jungle: An Inky Expedition and Coloring Book for Adults - Paperback

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by Johanna Basford (Author)From the internationally bestselling creator of Lost Ocean and Secret Garden comes a beautiful new adult coloring book that takes you on a wondrous expedition through the jungle Follow ink evangelist Johanna Basford down an inky trail through the Magical Jungle and discover a forgotten world of flora and fauna just waiting to be colored in this new coloring book for adults. Through intricate pen and ink illustrations, color-inners of all ages are invited to explore ...

Trailblazing Women!: Amazing Americans Who Made History - Hardcover

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by Deborah G. Felder (Author)120 biographies of history-making women Explores ground-breaking achievements in politics, religion, science, art, music, literature, sports, education, civil rights, the military and more. From a scholar and researcher distilling and presenting the latest and most important information on the history of women in America Clear organization makes finding information quick and easy Fascinating storytelling Historical insights and explanations 120 illustrations and p...

Alien Mysteries, Conspiracies and Cover-Ups - Paperback

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by Kevin D. Randle (Author)Conspiracy theories run rampant in the world of the UFO and search for alien life. Some are government-sanctioned, some are government-sponsored, and more than a few can be laid at the feet of UFO witnesses and UFO investigators. Untangle the truth from the theories! Thoroughly investigated by a former Army officer and taken from his review of hundreds of historical and government documents and in-person interviews, Alien Mysteries, Conspiracies and Cover-Ups chron...

Trailblazing Women!: Amazing Americans Who Made History - Paperback

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by Deborah G. Felder (Author)Impressive Innovative Influential Discover and celebrate the amazing stories and achievements of 120 of America's most inspiring women Women have accomplished incredible things throughout American history. They've made and changed history. They've contributed revolutionary new ideas and moved science forward. Their inventions, businesses, literature, art, and activism helped build the nation. They've succeeded in a whole host of professions, including media, ...

The Handy Christianity Answer Book - Paperback

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by Stephen A. Werner (Author)Engaging answers to common questions on the history, beliefs, practices and what it means to be a Christian. What does it mean to be a Christian? What is the core of the faith? What does it mean to follow the gospel? What is the significance of the rites, rituals, and symbols of Christianity, such as baptism and the crucifix? Who was Jesus Christ and what was His life like? How did Christianity start, spread, and grow? What are the differences--and similarities--...

Flannery O'Connor: A Girl Who Knew Her Own Mind - Hardcover

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by Mary Carpenter (Author)In her biography of writer Flannery O'Connor (1925-1964, née Mary Flannery), Mary Carpenter introduces young readers to one of the most renowned American authors. With an accessible style of writing, Flannery O'Connor gives younger readers an overview of O'Connor's life and examines the influences, such as her family, region, and education, that helped her become one of the most respected fiction writers of the twentieth century. In a frank but age-appropriate manner...

A Long Time Coming: A Lyrical Biography of Race in America from Ona Judge to Barack Obama - Hardcover

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by Ray Anthony Shepard (Author), R. Gregory Christie (Illustrator)This YA biography-in-verse of six important Black Americans from different eras, including Ona Judge, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells, Martin Luther King Jr., and Barack Obama, chronicles the diverse ways each fought racism and shows how much--and how little--has changed for Black Americans since our country's founding. Full of daring escapes, deep emotion, and subtle lessons on how racism operates, A LONG TIME...

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by Josie Lynn (Author)Walter Pigeon is concerned about the bad rap he and his fellow pigeons have received and is determined to do something about it. A humorous and heartfelt satire about thinking outside the box. Number of Pages: 152 Dimensions: 0.35 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: October 04, 2023

Finding Edith: Surviving the Holocaust in Plain Sight - Paperback

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by Edith Mayer Cord (Author)Finding Edith: Surviving the Holocaust in Plain Sight is the coming-of-age story of a young Jewish girl chased in Europe during World War II. Like a great adventure story, the book describes the childhood and adolescence of a Viennese girl growing up against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the rise of Nazism, World War II, and the religious persecution of Jews throughout Europe. Edith was hunted in Western Europe and Vichy France, where she was hidden in plai...

The Book of Awesome Queer Heroes: How the LGBTQ+ Community Changed the World for the Better (LGBT Book of History, Queer Historic Icons) - Paperback

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by Eric Rosswood (Author), Kathleen Archambeau (Author), Kate Kendell (Foreword by)Historic Icons in the LGBTQ+ CommunityDiscover how gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans people have changed the world into the one we know and love in this riveting history book.Pride across the ages. The LGBTQ+ community has made countless positive impacts throughout history as scientists, world leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs, and each one of them deserves to be celebrated in The Book of Awesome Queer Heroe...

The Handy Christianity Answer Book - Hardcover

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by Elizabeth Acevedo (Author), Andrea Pippins (Illustrator)They tell me to "fix" my hair.And by fix, they mean straighten, they mean whiten;but how do you fix this shipwreckedhistory of hair? In her most famous spoken-word poem, author of the Pura Belpré-winning novel-in-verse The Poet X Elizabeth Acevedo embraces all the complexities of Black hair and Afro-Latinidad--the history, pain, pride, and powerful love of that inheritance. Paired with full-color illustrations by artist Andrea Pippins...

American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky - Hardcover

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by Sherri L. Smith (Author), Elizabeth Wein (Author)From the acclaimed author of Flygirl and the bestselling author of Code Name Verity comes the thrilling and inspiring true story of the desegregation of the skies. "This beautiful and brilliant history of not only what it means to be Black and dream of flying but to, against every odd, do so, completely blew me away." --Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award Winner for Brown Girl Dreaming In the years between World War I and World War II, a...

Speak Love: Making Your Words Matter - Paperback

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by Annie F. Downs (Author)Through funny stories, Scripture, and a challenge that could help you change the lives of every person you see, tweet, or message for the better, Annie F. Downs explores the difference you can make when you speak love to others, to God, and to yourself.Do you still remember a mean comment someone made about you online? Does something you said to your friend about your other friend haunt you sometimes? Has your day instantly gotten better because you received a compli...

Lost Ocean: 36 Postcards to Color and Send - Novelty

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by Johanna Basford (Author)From Johanna Basford, 36 postcards for coloring and sending to friends (or keeping for yourself ) These clever postcards feature beautiful drawings from Lost Ocean, illustrator and ink evangelist Johanna Basford's magical journey beneath the waves. Color in the cards to bring to life shoals of exotic fish, curious octopi, and delicately penned seahorses, and then share the magic with your friends - that is, if you can bear to part with them Each postcard is an invi...

The Unboxing of a Black Girl - Hardcover

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by Angela Shanté (Author)Written as a collection of vignettes and poetry, The Unboxing of a Black Girl is a creative nonfiction reflection on Black girlhood. The debut YA title, by award-winning author Angela Shanté, is a love letter to Black girls set in New York City and serves as a personal and political critique of how the world raises Black girls. As Shanté navigates the city through memory, she balances poetry with vignettes that explore the innocence and joy of childhood eroded by adul...

Immigration Stories from Upstate New York High Schools: Green Card Youth Voices - Paperback

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by Tea Rozman Clark (Editor), Julie Vang (Editor)This book is a collection of digital narratives and personal essays written by twenty-nine immigrant and refugee youth from sixteen countries who now reside in Buffalo and Rochester of New York State. Number of Pages: 176 Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: March 16, 2021

Navigating Middle School: A Guide to Friendship, Growth, and Self-Discovery - Paperback

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by Roger M. Jack (Author)Middle school is a transformative time filled with new experiences, challenges, and opportunities. "Navigating Middle School: A Guide to Friendship, Growth, and Self-Discovery" is your essential companion for this pivotal journey. This engaging and insightful guide is designed to help students navigate the complexities of middle school life with confidence and resilience.Through relatable stories, practical advice, and interactive activities, this book addresses key a...

When You Hear Me (You Hear Us): Voices On Youth Incarceration - Paperback

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by Free Minds Writers (Author)This anthology of poetry and personal stories centers the voices of those directly impacted by the incarceration of young people in the United States. Compiled by Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop, this rich collection includes over 100 firsthand accounts from both the young people charged and incarcerated in the adult criminal legal system and from the community at large: the mothers, the loved ones, the correctional staff, public defenders, prosecutor...

Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality - Hardcover

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by Eliot Schrefer (Author), Jules Zuckerberg (Illustrator)NPR's "All Things Considered," calls Queer Ducks "teenager-friendly. It's a Printz Honor young adult book filled with comics and humor and accessible science, and it's filled with research on the diversity of sexual behavior in the animal world."This groundbreaking illustrated YA nonfiction title from two-time National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer is a well-researched and teen-friendly explor...

Empowered Black Girl: Joyful Affirmations and Words of Resilience (Book for Black Girls Ages 12+) - Paperback

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by M. J. Fievre (Author)Even strong, fearless, and badass Black women need affirmations! Number of Pages: 152 Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN Publication Date: January 19, 2021

Be Smart Pay Zero Taxes: Use the Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy to Get Rich and Stay Rich - Paperback

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by Mark J. Quann (Author)BUILD WEALTH. KEEP MORE. LIVE TAX-FREE.Discover the strategies the ultra-wealthy use to grow their fortunes and legally avoid taxes -- made simple for EVERYONE -- with the ultimate guide to reducing your tax bill to zero. Learn the secrets the rich use to get rich, and STAY RICH, including: Master the S.M.A.R.T. system: Strategies to Maximize Assets and Reduce Taxes. Build your "Perfect Portfolio" It is LIFE-CHANGING! Leverage "The Five Pillars" of investing -- st...

The Young Person's Illustrated Guide to American Fascism - Paperback

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by Sue Coe (Author), Stephen F. Eisenman (With)This fierce, smart interweaving of punch-packing art and powerful, precise words lays bare the authoritarianism, racism, xenophobia, homophobia, and misogyny that populate the political landscape of the United States today.Designed especially to inform and activate younger readers, these pages pay particular attention to the threats facing the most basic tenets of American democracy, exemplified by the attempted stealing of elections, violence on...

The Highly Sensitive Teen: Using Your Hidden Powers to Balance Emotions, Set Boundaries, and Embrace Who You Are - Paperback

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by Lea Noring (Author), Elaine Taylor-Klaus (Foreword by)A teen's guide to surviving--and thriving--with high sensitivity in an insensitive world. Does it ever feel like your emotions are more intense than others? Are you bothered by loud noises, bright lights, or strong smells, or feel overwhelmed by crowds or the prospect of interacting with strangers? Do you sometimes feel paralyzed by your fear of judgment, rejection, or criticism? Can you intuitively read how other people are feeling? A...