Young Adult Nonfiction

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A Shot At History: My Obsessive Journey To Olympic Gold - Paperback

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by Rohit Brijnath (Author)This revised and updated edition brings the shooter's life up to date and adds to the book his experience at the London Olympics in 2012. Abhinav Bindra's journey to becoming the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold, and the first Indian to win a world championship gold. It is a triumph born of a tragedy. Having driven himself to become a great shooter, he was poised to win gold at the Athens Olympics in 2004. But defeated by a freak occurrence, he changed ...

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by Kalpish Ratna (Author)Exploring the world is easy today, all one needs is the internet. Getting to know the ground beneath one's feet is quite another story. I began to look for the island on which I live, and, it wasn't there. So began my quest. Why was it difficult to read the landscape? All its past had been viewed from ships at sea, or from libraries in lands I had never been to.All its history was hearsay and all its storytellers were dead. I was an alchemist at the edge of discovery....

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Gorre (Author)Welcome to 'Life Skills for Young Adults, ' your indispensable companion on the transformative journey of young adulthood. This comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking the secrets of success as you navigate the dynamic landscape of becoming a capable, confident, and thriving young adult.In the fast-paced world we live in, the transition from adolescence to adulthood can be a bewildering and challenging experience. It's a time when you...

Sapionova: 200 Limericks for Students - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Abhijit Naskar (Author)Written in one week (July 1st-7th, 2023), Sapionova is a poetic letter to the citizens of tomorrow, from junior high through university. Number of Pages: 222 Dimensions: 0.51 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: July 08, 2023

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by Jennette McCurdy (Author)#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor--including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother--and how she retook control of her life. Jennette McCurdy was 6 years old when she had her first acting audition. Her mother's dream was for her only daughter to become a star, and ...

Color & Frame - By the Sea (Adult Coloring Book) - Spiral

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by New Seasons (Author), Publications International Ltd (Author), Ana Davis (Illustrator)Color and Frame By the Sea coloring book features the art of Ana Davis. Whimsical coloring pages fill this book - from sea turtles, to starfish, to lighthouses, each page holds an imaginative coloring experience. 8 x10 inch, perforated, one sided pages allows easy tear out to frame or share. Thick paper prevents marker or pen from bleeding through to the next page. Spiral binding allows pages to lie fla...

Teen Culture Across the Generations - Hardcover

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by Naomi Rockler (Author) Number of Pages: 64 Publication Date: January 01, 2025

Eat Well and Feel Great: The Teenager's Guide to Nutrition and Health - Paperback

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by Tina Lond-Caulk (Author)'An essential evidence-based handbook for every family' - Gary Neville 'An amazing resource for families, teachers and teens' - Dr Gemma Newman, the Plant Power Doctor 'A great resource for teenagers, with practical tips and illustrations which makes it easily accessible for everyone.' - Dr Rachel V Gow, Child Neuropsychologist, Nutritional Neuroscientist and author of Smart Foods for ADHD and Brain Health 'This book will boost your knowledge of what's going on insi...

Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance - Hardcover

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by Barack Obama (Author)#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ONE OF ESSENCE’S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK BOOKS OF THE PAST 50 YEARS In this iconic memoir of his early days, Barack Obama “guides us straight to the intersection of the most serious questions of identity, class, and race” (The Washington Post Book World). "Provocative . . . Persuasively describes the phenomenon of belonging to two different worlds, and thus belonging to neither."- The New York Times Book Review "Beautifully craft...

You Got This! 101 Life Skills for Teens: Boost Self Esteem, Self Help Gift for Young Adults and Tweens - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Amelia Murphy (Author)The Ultimate Gift for Teen Success! Being a teenager is tough. Navigating the path to adulthood, finding their place, balancing responsibilities, and craving independence - it's a lot to handle. But guess what? YOU GOT THIS! Introducing "You Got This! 101 Life Skills for Teens" - packed with practical advice and tips for teenagers to conquer every challenge. Features in this book: HOW TO BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE! BASIC KITCHEN SKILLS. MONEY...

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by Emma Azalia Hackley (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)The Colored Girl Beautiful (1916) is an etiquette book by Emma Azalia Hackley. Published toward the end of her life, The Colored Girl Beautiful draws from decades of experience as an activist and educator to provide a template for young African American girls looking to lead independent and productive lives. The work was compiled from a series of talks given by the author at boarding schools for African American girls around the ...

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by Larry Smith (Author)From the editors of the international phenomenon and New York Times bestseller Not Quite What I Was Planning comes a collection of six-word memoirs created by and for teens.From cancer to creativity, prom dates to promiscuity, and breaking hearts to breaking laws, the memoirs in this collection reveal that often the youngest writers have the most fascinating stories to tell.One life. Six words. What's yours? Back JacketOne life. Six words. What's yours? True tales of lo...

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Report copyright infringementby Alaqmar Vakharia (Author)Georgenotfound the famous YouTuberlife content Minecraft everythingin a single bookenjnwkcjkebjberhjbebfhbjhvbdhvbhdfbvhbfhvbdhfvbhdbvhdbvbdhvbhdbvhdbvhdbvhbdhvbdhfbvhdbvhdbvhdbvhbdvhbfhvdhbruh Number of Pages: 18 Dimensions: 0.04 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: August 30, 2021

Stimulating Messages from Swami Vivekananda - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Ashok (Author)The book includes 10 stories and 100 quotes of Swami Vivekananda from the authentic recording of his utterances. These have been specially selected for students so that they derive inspiration and guidance from his teachings. The main objectives of this compilation are: (a) to create interest, (b) to promote values, and (c) to learn while developing comprehension. Number of Pages: 72 Dimensions: 0.17 x 8 x 5 IN ...

Belovedness: Finding God (and Self) on Campus - Paperback

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by James Franklin (Editor), Becky Zartman (Editor), Jonathan Melton (Contribution by)This thought-provoking book for college students and those who minister with them deals with issues of faith, identity, sex, success, failure, and more, through the concept of belovedness.Every college student's story is different, but they all have the same questions in common. Who am I? How do I make good choices? What does it mean to be successful? How do I navigate changing relationships with my family, m...

Youtubers: How Youtube Shook Up TV and Created a New Generation of Stars - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Stokel-Walker (Author)'For anyone trying to understand the bonkers world of YouTube, this is essential reading.' - ESQUIRE'Both absorbing and highly illuminating' - THE BOOKSELLER'No one understands the intricacies of YouTube like Chris Stokel-Walker' - THE ATLANTICTwo billion people now watch YouTube, yet its stars are a mystery to the general public and media. What is the secret of their appeal? How do they cope with being in front of the lens? And who ...

Barron's Science 360: A Complete Study Guide to Chemistry with Online Practice - Paperback

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by Mark Kernion (Author), Joseph A. Mascetta (Author)Barron's Science 360: Chemistry is your complete go-to guide for everything chemistry This comprehensive guide is an essential resource for: High school and college courses Homeschooling Virtual Learning Learning pods Inside you'll find: Comprehensive Content Review: Begin your study with the basic building block of chemistry and build as you go. Topics include, atomic structure, chemical formulas, electrochemistry, the basics of organ...

Nothing Really Bad Will Happen: A Holocaust Story of Loss and Legacy - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Deborah S. Holman (Author)As the dark clouds of Hitler's regime descend upon Austria in 1938, Sigmund Lichtenthal, an Austrian hat-maker, loses everything dear to him. Fueled by an unyielding determination to reclaim his formerly thriving legacy, he embarks on a lifelong odyssey, battling against formidable adversity and confronting the heart-wrenching reality of his son's internment in concentration camps. The effects of this family tragedy linger on, casting ...

The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees: A Graphic Novel - Paperback

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by Don Brown (Author), Don Brown (Illustrator)Sibert Honor Medalist ∙ New York Public Library Best of 2018 ∙ The Horn Book Fanfare 2018 ∙ Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018 ∙ YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Winner In the tradition of two-time Sibert Honor winner Don Brown's critically acclaimed full-color nonfiction graphic novels The Great American Dust Bowl and Drowned City, The Unwanted is a timely and eye-opening exploration of the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, exposing the harsh realities...

I Have Lived a Thousand Years: Growing Up in the Holocaust - Paperback

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by Livia Bitton-Jackson (Author)What is death all about? What is life all about? So wonders thirteen-year-old Elli Friedmann as she fights for her life in a Nazi concentration camp. A remarkable memoir, I Have Lived a Thousand Years is a story of cruelty and suffering, but at the same time a story of hope, faith, perseverance, and love. It wasn't long ago that Elli led a normal life that included family, friends, school, and thoughts about boys. A life in which Elli could lie and daydream ...

Puzzlemania's Number Pyramid: Awaken Your Mathematical Genius - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Jason Stan (Author)APOLOGIESAll mistakes in this book have been duly corrected. Thanks for the feedback. Do you love Maths and Numbers? Why not try out our amazing mathematical puzzle, the number pyramid? Enjoy as you solve this puzzle with a different range of difficulties. Do you want to keep your mind sharp in a fun and challenging way? Take a look at our Number Pyramid Puzzle Books!Features Bold and Clear Straightforward and Challenging Large print Several ...

Animal Factopia!: Follow the Trail of 400 Beastly Facts - Hardcover

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by Julie Beer (Author), Andy Smith (Illustrator), Britannica Group (Author)This book will make you ROAR with laughter! Discover facts about escaping penguins, farting zebras, leaping dolphins, snorting elephants, dancing bears, and more--all connected in weird and wonderful ways.Did you know that beavers have orange teeth? Or that some monkeys floss their teeth using bird feathers? Or that one species of bird can walk underwater? Or that alligators stay underwater for longer by swallowing roc...

Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians But Were Afraid to Ask: Young Readers Edition - Hardcover

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by Anton Treuer (Author)From the acclaimed Ojibwe author and professor Anton Treuer comes an essential book of questions and answers for Native and non-Native young readers alike. Ranging from "Why is there such a fuss about nonnative people wearing Indian costumes for Halloween?" to "Why is it called a 'traditional Indian fry bread taco'?" to "What's it like for natives who don't look native?" to "Why are Indians so often imagined rather than understood?", and beyond, Everything You Wanted t...

Vacation Crosswords: 50+ Puzzles Perfect for Plane Rides and Poolsides - Paperback

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by Stanley Newman (Editor)Few situations are as perfectly suited for puzzle solving as vacations are: you need something to keep you entertained on the airplane, and crosswords are also a perfect low-key activity while lounging beside the pool or on the beach. These 54 breezy puzzles, originally published in Newsday, feature entertaining themes and accessible clues that make them perfect for anyone who wants to get away from it all.Author BiographyStanley Newman, crossword editor for the Long...

The Way Things Work: Newly Revised Edition: The Newly Revised Edition-From Levers to Lasers, Windmills to Wi-Fi, a Visual Guide to the World of Machin - Hardcover

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by David Macaulay (Author)As seen on CBS News Sunday Morning.Explainer-in-Chief David Macaulay updates his worldwide bestseller to capture the latest developments in the technology that most impacts our lives. What possible link could there be between parking meters and meat grinders, jumbo jets and jackhammers, remote control and rockets, electric guitars and egg beaters? Macaulay explains them all!Famously packed with information on the inner workings of everything from windmills to Wi-Fi, ...

Adventures in Adulting 2.0: Even more tales, trails, and campfire conversations - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Shannon Guinn (Illustrator), Trey Guinn (Author)WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING: "Dr. Guinn's book is a fun, easy, yet extremely thought-provoking read that can be enjoyed alone, with a friend, or as a conversation-starter for your youth/college group, next professional development or team-building activity!" "I laughed. I cried. And I now see clearly that it's time for me to get hiking!"ABOUT THE BOOK: Adulting is not just about looking in the mirror and declaring what...

Would You Rather Campfire Edition: Fun, silly and hilarious camping book for kids. Awesome, Laugh-Out-Loud family entertainment for summer trips - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Wilson (Author)Step into the glow of the campfire with "Would You Rather Campfire Edition," where whimsy and laughter dance in the flickering flames. This delightful book takes you on an interactive journey through a forest of playful would-you-rather scenarios, turning every page into a gateway for lively campfire discussions. Engage in thought-provoking scenarios that invite friends and family to share their imaginative answers. Full of charming illustr...

Hasta Que Te Caigas Bien: Trabaja En Ti Para Estar Orgullosa de Quien Eres / Unt Il You Like Yourself - Paperback

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by Elizabeth Clap?s (Author)Amor propio también es trabajar en uno mismo para conseguir actuar de una forma que te haga sentir orgulloso de la persona que eres. Imagínate que pudieras elaborar un manual de cómo quieres ser y de cómo quieres que sea tu relación con los demás. Qué pedirías? Cuando te enojas o sientes emociones que te dificultan actuar racionalmente, reaccionas de manera impulsiva: pierdes los estribos, tomas malas decisiones o dices cosas de las que luego te arrepientes. S...

The Loc Bible: Learn All About Locs From The Inside Out - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Ahava Yah Yisrael (Author)THE LOC BIBLE WILL GIVE YOU A GREATER OVERSTANDING OF WHAT HAIR & LOCS ARE AND HOW TO MAINTAIN & NOURISH THEM IN A HEALTHY, NATURAL & SUSTAINABLE WAY. IT IS A VERY SHORT READ WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF INFROMATION & A WORKBOOK (sold separately) TO TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE. LESS IS MORE AS IT PERTAINS TO AFRO, WOOLY OR KINKY HAIR & LOCS. THE LOC BIBLE WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO DO LESS WITH YOUR LOCS SO THE MOST HIGH CAN DO MORE ...

Muscle & Chrome: Classic American Cars - Hardcover

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by Publications International Ltd (Author), Auto Editors of Consumer Guide (Author)Muscle & Chrome: Classic American Cars captures all the wonder and excitement of a truly beloved era in automotive history. Informative profiles of 70 vehicles serve to chronicle the burst of design and engineering innovations that followed the end of World War II, the exuberant styling and the "horsepower race" of the Fifties, and the rise of the youth market and the muscle car in the Sixties. Hardcover, 1...

Visual Learning: Physics: An Illustrated Guide for All Ages - Paperback

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by Kurt Baker (Author)Barron's new series breaks down complex science concepts into clear, captivating illustrations for the visual learner With large, colorful graphics, including maps, diagrams, and labeled illustrations and clear supporting text, Visual Learning: Physics is an invaluable resource for readers of all ages who want to learn science in an easy and engaging way. Learn key physics topics including: Linear forces Motion Electricity Fields and forces Electromagnetism Thermodyna...

A Quick & Easy Guide to Asexuality - Paperback

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by Molly Muldoon (Author), Will Hernandez (Illustrator)"An engaging and essential handbook for anyone interested in gaining insight into an oft-misunderstood community." -- Library Journal This book is for anyone who wants to learn about asexuality, and for Ace people themselves, to validate their experiences. 2023 YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens 2023 ALA Rainbow Booklist Selection 2022 Chicago Public Library Best Book Asexuality is often called The Invisible Orientation. You don't lear...