Young Adult Nonfiction

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Johanna's Christmas: A Festive Coloring Book for Adults - Paperback

$18.00

by Johanna Basford (Author)From the creator of the worldwide bestsellers Secret Garden and Lost Ocean, a beautiful new adult coloring book, printed on ivory paper and featuring delicate tangles of holly and ivy, bauble-laden Christmas trees, and mountains of exquisitely wrapped gifts. From flurries of delicate snowflakes to deliciously decorated gingerbread houses and reindeer-led sleighs, Johanna's Christmas is a celebration of this wonderful holiday season that invites you to pick up your...

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by Cynthia Rylant (Author)Boris is a big gray cat who loves sleeping and playing and exploring and hunting. And his owner loves him for all of his simple cat ways. But Boris, typical as he may be, is part of a much larger story in this moving exploration of love, longing, compassion, and most of all, the continuous give-and-take of companionship. Newbery medalist Cynthia Rylant's powerful collection of poems is sure to find its place in the hearts of readers of all ages, especially those who ...

Race, Rape, and Lynching: The Red Record of American Literature, 1890-1912 - Hardcover

$164.16

by Sandra Gunning (Author), Sandra Gunning (Editor)In the late nineteenth century, the stereotype of the black male as sexual beast functioned for white supremacists as an externalized symbol of social chaos against which all whites would unite for the purpose of national renewal. The emergence of this stereotype in American culture and literature during and after Reconstruction was related to the growth of white-on-black violence, as white lynch mobs acted in "defense" of white womanhood, th...

Many Ways Up: A Bullying and Mental Health Workbook - Paperback

$17.26

by Katie Kuperman (Author)Are you being bullied?Is one of your friends struggling mentally?Do you teach students who could benefit from a mini unit on bullying and mental health?Are you a guidance counselor who wants to open the dialogue help kids move forward productively?Many Ways Up is an accessible and inclusive workbook on bullying and mental health, which accompanies the novel, The Only Way Out. Together, these two books are the perfect package, addressing two of the biggest issues plag...

Powerful Learning Strategies that Schools Don't Teach: Engaging Study Techniques for Students Aged 12 and Over - Hardcover

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by Penny McGlynn (Author)Powerful Learning Strategies that Schools Don't Teach provides a roadmap to better performance at school.Surprisingly, most high schools don't teach students HOW to learn. This book is a collection of learning strategies I developed while teaching and doing my PhD that help students to do just that; learn how to learn.Each resource has been tried and tested in high schools, forming the Learning Strategies Curriculum, and in one-on-one tutoring settings.A teaching coll...

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by Edmond Harty (Author)Joe Mills, Canadian military investigator, is requested to investigate the murder of General Pikes. In pursuit of the truth, a conspiracy unfolds exposing a sinister crime syndicate of art thieves with one goal in mind: starting WWIII. Number of Pages: 212 Dimensions: 0.48 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: April 30, 2022

Jewish Girls Who Dreamed Big And Changed The World - Paperback

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by Janice Baryshnik (Author)IT'S TRUE: Jewish Girls Have Changed the WorldThis book celebrates the lives and extraordinary contributions of eighteen Jewish girls whose aspirations and triumphs shaped the future of our world. Whether in exile, in a laboratory, or in a library, each of these girls set herself a goal and experienced tremendous obstacles along the path to its achievement. Each girl persevered, pushed boundaries, defied expectations, and exploded stereotypes.Jewish Girls Who Dream...

Tread Carefully Adults: Maze Ultimate - Paperback

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by Activity Crusades (Author)It's okay to be a child every occasionally. Playing with games you used to love will refresh your mind well. Mazes will get you out of your routine. They will help you see things from a renewed perspective, too. If you're in a stressful environment, then always have a book of mazes ready and within reach. Grab a copy now. Number of Pages: 106 Dimensions: 0.22 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: October 15, 2017

Mystery Mazes Adults: Maze Detective - Paperback

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by Activity Crusades (Author)When you feel like you're trapped in the entire "adulting" thing, breathe and play mazes. Mazes keep your mind off the trivial things and instead let you focus on finding exits. When you play with mazes, you temporarily forget about your worries. You slowly calm down and it gives your brain the chance to "restart". Play mazes today! Number of Pages: 106 Dimensions: 0.22 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: October 15, 2017

Atrapado Para Adultos: Laberintos Fantasticos - Paperback

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by Activity Crusades (Author)Ni siquiera los adultos son atra dos a laberintos no s lo porque lo necesitan para practicar su motricidad fina y visual, sino tambi n porque necesitan escapar moment neamente de la realidad. Laberintos toman la atenci n lejos de las presiones de trabajo y de vida. Proporcionan un mundo alternativo donde paz y reinado la calma. Si est trabajando en un ambiente estresante, siempre tienen un libro de laberintos listos. Number of Pages: 106 Dimensions: 0.22 x 10 x 8...

Brain Blast Puzzles: Mazes Books for Adults - Paperback

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by Activity Crusades (Author)Stop that brain freeze! Get your brain working again with the help of some mazes. When you feel like you're stuck in a song or a problem, take a break and see things from a different perspective. You can do that with mazes. Mazes are "easy" challenges in the sense that they do not have a complex set of instructions. Grab a copy today. Number of Pages: 106 Dimensions: 0.22 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: October 15, 2017

Brain Puzzles for Seniors with Dementia: Mazes for Programmers - Paperback

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by Activity Crusades (Author)Studies show that the effects of dementia can be delayed if the brain is active. Brain games, like mazes, encourage mental activity because you will have to think both creatively and logically to solve them. Keep the brain active and sharp. Secure a copy of this activity book and solve mazes beginning today! Number of Pages: 106 Dimensions: 0.22 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: October 15, 2017

Not For the Faint of Heart: Mazes Adults - Paperback

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by Activity Crusades (Author)Warning: this book of mazes is very challenging. You will not to equip yourself with patience and determination to get all the mazes solved. Mazes are recommended for adults who need to de-concentrate, or to escape reality even temporarily. The more difficult the mazes, the stronger the focus skills become. Grab a copy now! Number of Pages: 106 Dimensions: 0.22 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: October 15, 2017

A Misguided Thought Revelation Into The Light: Book of Poetry - Hardcover

$36.00

by Jaelyn D. Jordan (Author)A Misguided Thought revelation into the light is the second addition of "A Misguided Thought" not only set with the same Tone & Passion but Like the first " Revelation Into The Light " is written in diary entry format, Highlighting and projecting inspiration, light, love and solace within words of poetry as '" A Misguided Thought "is nothing-less than a book of Light! Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.25 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: December 02, 2022

You've Got This! Companion Workbook - Paperback

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by Lorna A. Williams (Author), Kathleen M. Dunn (Author)You can reach your goals fast with this companion workbook for You've Got This!: 45 Doable Tips for Teens to Feel Good, Look Good & Succeed (ISBN 978-0-9848540-1-1).Whether you're a teen who wants to get better grades, shine in extracurricular activities or simply eat better, it can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you know you're making progress? How do you get to your goals fast without the drama, fuss or complicated ...

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by Clare Wilson (Author)Knowing how to stay on top of stress is a vital life skill. Manage Your Stress equips you with practical, effective techniques to manage life at uni in a stress-free way. Recognise and understand your body's response to causes of stress Learn techniques for changing stressful thinking patterns Build your resilience so you can handle stressful situations. Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with p...

Positive Words - Themed Word Search - Fun & Educational Puzzles for Kids, Teens, and Adults (Large Print Edition): Featuring Engaging Themed Word Sear - Paperback

$14.22

by Puzzlewhiz Publishing (Author)Are you ready to supercharge your brain, sharpen your mind, and have a blast doing it? Welcome to PuzzleWhiz, your ultimate companion for weekly mental challenges that are as fun as they are brain-boosting! Designed to keep your mind sharp and entertained, PuzzleWhiz is the perfect way to unwind while giving your cognitive skills a serious workout.Don't Just Play-Train Your Brain with PuzzleWhiz!With PuzzleWhiz, every week is a new opportunity to challenge you...

Enjoy the Silence: A 30-Day Experiment in Listening to God - Paperback

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by Maggie Robbins (Author), Duffy Robbins (Author)Let's face it--continuing to find a good source of daily devotions, let alone being focused enough for real spiritual refreshment, is almost impossible. But we all know time with God is important. The good news is, there is a way to work true connection with God into your daily life; you just need a Bible, twenty minutes a day, and a quiet place to practice lectio divina, which is rereading a passage of Scripture over and over so God can speak...

Congratulations ... You're Gifted!: Discovering Your God-Given Shape to Make a Difference in the World - Paperback

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by Doug Fields (Author), Erik Rees (Author)Are you confused about who you are or where you're headed? Does your life seem cluttered and chaotic? Do you wish you understood God's plan and purpose for your life? Do you want to uncover your God-given strengths? If you said yes to any of these questions, you've come to the right book. The first step is to know who you are. Remember, you're a child of God--created by him with your own unique heart, abilities, personality, and spiritual gifts. God ...

Confessions of a Not-So-Supermodel: Faith, Friends, and Festival Queens - Paperback

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by Brooklyn E. Lindsey (Author)Who you are and who you want to be don't always match up. Like most teenage girls, you've probably spent lots of time in front of the mirror wondering what you'll be when you grow up--or dreaming of who you'll become. Is it a supermodel, an actress, a dancer, or is it a businesswoman, a mom, or even a pastor? Brooklyn Lindsey grew up dreaming of being a supermodel. She even had a chance to do some modeling and became a festival queen. Her experiences taught her ...

Wisdom on ... Making Good Decisions - Paperback

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by Mark Matlock (Author)In the Wisdom On ... series, you'll find case studies, personal inventories, interactive activities, and helpful insights from the book of Proverbs, which will show you what wise living looks like. Wisdom On ... Friends, Dating, and Relationships shows how wisdom plays a part in nearly every decision we make. In this book students will learn how to gain more wisdom and apply it to every aspect of their relationships--from being a good friend to dating relationships to ...

Secret Survivors: Real-Life Stories to Give You Hope for Healing - Paperback

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by Jen Howver (Author), Megan Hutchinson (Author)Everyone has secrets. Some you might whisper into a friend's ear, while others may stay locked inside you for years...maybe even forever. It's those secrets that you tuck away that eventually control you. You may think you're okay, but really, your secrets can be tearing you apart from the inside out. Secret Survivors tells the compelling, true stories of people who have lived through painful secrets--things that they kept to themselves until t...

Wonder, Fear, and Longing, Paperback: A Book of Prayers - Paperback

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by Mark Yaconelli (Author)Every heart feels wonder. Every heart knows fear. Every heart aches with longing. Awed, we whisper, "Thank you." Frightened, we cry, "Mercy." Yearning we plead, "Show me the way." Because the truth is, no matter who you are, every heart needs prayer. This is a prayer book. A book to seduce, cajole, entice, and encourage your heart into prayer. More than a book to be read, this is a book to be explored. It is a book of stories, divine poetry, holy verses, mystical ins...

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by Mark Hall (Author), Tim Luke (With)Why are so many youth programs struggling to find depth in their students' Christian walks? Why are so many students weak in their faith and fleeing the church after graduation? Perhaps it's because they have merely inherited someone else's Jesus. They've relied on what their family, friends, or pastors have told them about Jesus rather than discovering the living Lord themselves.A true storyteller and a teacher with a heart for ministry, Mark Hall traces...

Step Up: Becoming the Leader God Made You to Be - Paperback

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by Denise Vaneck (Author)How do you define leadership? What kind of leader are you? What kind of leader can you be? Can you be both a leader and a follower? You can get a handle on these and other crucial questions by wrapping your brain around Step Up. It focuses on the nuts and bolts of solid Christian leadership (prayer, service, communication, conflict management, mentoring, etc.) but also goes deep into the soul of leadership. In these pages you'll find out why leading isn't always what ...

The Dark Side of the Supernatural - Paperback

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by Bill Myers (Author), David Wimbish (Author)Fact or Fiction? Vampires, aliens, psychics, and fallen angels are taking up more and more space in the public imagination as well as in popular movies and TV shows. Encounters with the paranormal, and darker stories of unexplained phenomena can attract our attention in ways we don't always understand. This revised and expanded edition of The Dark Side of the Supernatural provides a riveting and up-to-date investigation of all things paranormal. B...

Conversations with Jesus, Updated and Revised Edition: Talk That Really Matters - Paperback

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by Youth for Christ (Author)The Bible is a great resource for stories about Jesus and his words to the people around him. But have you ever wondered what Jesus might say to you today? In Conversations with Jesus, Revised and Expanded Edition, you will be able to read Jesus' responses on topics like loneliness, relationships, and living for him in today's complicated world. This sixty-day devotional from Youth for Christ will not only give you insight into who Jesus is and what he wants to say...

Thrive: Digging Deep, Reaching Out - Paperback

$16.99

by Mark Hall (Author), Tim Luke (Author)You've probably heard the words "Live out your faith" dozens, if not hundreds, of times, but what does that phrase really mean? And how do you really follow Jesus in today's world?In this student adaptation of his book Thrive, Casting Crowns' Mark Hall explores exactly what it means when your faith and your life collide, and how you can take the next steps in making that faith real and evident to those around you. Using relatable stories, applications y...

Pure Love, Pure Life: Exploring God's Heart on Purity - Paperback

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by Elsa Kok Colopy (Author)Purity doesn't mean playing the game of How Far Is Too Far. A pure life is a full life--one that goes way beyond the ideas of dating, sex, and being a "good girl," and focuses instead on what it means to be your true, powerful self.Purity can feel like a dirty word sometimes. After all, who wants to be told what not to do, how not to be, and who not to spend time with? Haven't we proven women are smart, strong, and able to make their own decisions? But the reality i...

You Have a Brain: A Teen's Guide to T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G. - Paperback

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by Ben Carson (Author), Gregg Lewis (With), Deborah Shaw Lewis (With)Eight proven principles to help you overcome your self-doubt, conquer your fear of the future, reverse negative thoughts about yourself, and hurdle any other obstacles standing between you and your dreams.But instead of letting his circumstances control him, Dr. Carson took control of his attitude and actions, leading to his discovery of eight straightforward but revolutionary principles that helped shape his future.In You H...

The Circle Maker Student Edition: Dream Big, Pray Hard, Think Long. - Paperback

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by Mark Batterson (Author), Parker Batterson (With)Pray Circles Around Your Greatest Dreams and Biggest Fears Prayer can sometimes be a frightening thing--how do you approach the maker of the world, and what exactly can you pray for? In this student adaptation of The Circle Maker, Pastor Mark Batterson uses the true legend of Honi the circle maker, a first-century Jewish sage whose bold prayer saved a generation, to uncover the boldness God asks of us at times, and what powerful prayer can me...

The Case for Grace Student Edition: A Journalist Explores the Evidence of Transformed Lives - Paperback

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by Lee Strobel (Author), Jane Vogel (With)Grace. It's talked about a lot from church pulpits and often serves as the climax of testimonies, but what does it really mean? Is it really as simple as praying for forgiveness, or there more to really receiving grace? And what about grace and forgiveness toward others--and toward yourself? In this young adult adaptation of New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel's The Case for Grace, your questions are explored and answered from all angles, us...