Young Adult Nonfiction

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The Clever Teens' Guide to the Cold War - Paperback

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by Felix Rhodes (Author)The Clever Teens' Guide to the Cold War: The perfect guide for background reading or revision. From the end of World War Two to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 the world lived within the shadow of the Cold War. For almost half a century the East and the West eyed each other with suspicion and often hostility. Two ideologies, two political systems, two cultures, two superpowers fought for dominance, each firm in the belief that history would prove them right. ...

The Clever Teens' Guide to the Russian Revolution - Paperback

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by Felix Rhodes (Author)The Clever Teens' Guide to the Russian Revolution: The perfect guide for background reading or revision. The communist system unleashed by the Russian Revolution of 1917 was the greatest political experiment ever conducted. The revolution promised freedom from the shackles of imperialism, corruption and exploitation but until its collapse in 1991, the peoples of the vast Soviet empire endured 70 years of misguided socialism and totalitarianism. The Clever Teens' Guid...

The Clever Teens' Guide to Nazi Germany - Paperback

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by Felix Rhodes (Author)The Clever Teens' Guide to Nazi Germany: The perfect guide for background reading or revision. Following its defeat in World War One, Germany was a country in ruins. Inflation, poverty, exhaustion, humiliation and disillusionment wrecked the nation. Out of the ashes arose a man that promised to revitalise the country and give it back its dignity. He would deal, for once and for all, with the nation's internal enemies - the communists and the Jews. That man, of course,...

Smarter Than You Think: Accessing Your Personal Powers to Triumph in College - Paperback

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by Suzanne Liff (Author)Millions of students head to college every year. Yet only about half persist to earn their degree. Even among the "best and brightest," many struggle, drop out, fail, or step away. What's going on? And how can it be different for you?Smarter Than You Think: Accessing Your Personal Powers to Triumph in College reframes our concept of what it means to be smart in higher education. Take a groundbreaking and transformative journey with Professor Liff through the hidden fou...

Elizabeth I: A Graphic Novel - Paperback

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by Queenie Chan (Author), Queenie Chan (Illustrator)In the third of the "Women Who Were Kings" series, we follow the life of one of England's most celebrated monarchs--Queen Elizabeth I. From her difficult early childhood and her struggle to ascend to a throne that would later see her as the progenitor of a Golden Age, this story aims to chart Elizabeth's political struggles amidst the wider religious turmoil in Europe at the time.Elizabeth always kept her own counsel, and as the "Virgin Quee...

Geography Education in the Digital World: Linking Theory and Practice - Paperback

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by Nicola Walshe (Editor), Grace Healy (Editor)Geography Education in the Digital World draws on theory and practice to provide a critical exploration of the role and practice of geography education within the digital world. It considers how living within a digital world influences teacher identity and professionalism and is changing young people's lives. The book moves beyond the applied perspective of educational technology to engage with wider social and ethical issues of technology implem...

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by Felicity Graham (Author)The long and hard, but meaningful, journey of writing Not Held Down started because Felicity Graham wanted to share her experience in the foster care system.This is her story."Every knock that the system threw at me I thought would break me; I didn't think I would survive. I found the strength to make it through. I realised that I did not ever want someone going through the pain I had gone through. I didn't want any kid to ever blame themselves for something that th...

1,000 Example Sentences to Help You 'Show' Not 'Tell' in Writing: Covers 50 Emotions to Help You Create Impact! The Ultimate Secret Weapon for Anyone - Paperback

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by Exam Success (Author)'Show, Don't Tell' is arguably one of the hardest writing techniques because it means you have to think carefully about how a certain feeling is expressed and then put it into words. But...where do you even start and how? Most times, when showing sentences are attempted, they sound awkward, unsuitable or over-flowery. Everything you want to avoid when trying to write an A+ story.And, if you don't master this technique, your writing will struggle to get the high scores ...

The Ultimate Middle School Gratitude Journal: Thinking Big and Thriving in Middle School with 100 Days of Gratitude, Daily Journal Prompts and Inspira - Paperback

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by Gratitude Daily (Author)Middle School is Hard Benefit from this daily habit - gain momentum and emotional resilience that will help you blast through high school and on to your best life.HOW THIS BOOK HELPS?❇️ INSPIRED - Be inspired by historical figures, athletes, artist, business leaders and others.❇️ THANKFUL - Taking the time to consider what you are thankful for will help your brain to concentrate on all the positives in your life so you can be more emotionally resilient during stres...

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Catherine the Great: A Reference Guide to Her Life and Works - Hardcover

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by Alexander Kamenskii (Author)Catherine the Great: A Reference Guide to Her Life and Works covers all aspects of her life and work. Empress Catherine the Great was one of the most famous and amazing women in world history. -Includes a detailed chronology of Catherine's life, family, and work. -The A to Z section includes the major events, places, and people in Catherine's life. -The bibliography includes a list of publications concerning her life and work. -The index thoroughly cross-referen...

250 World War 2 Facts For Kids - Interesting Events & History Information To Win Trivia - Paperback

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by Scott Matthews (Author)Did you know that Hitler was named Time Magazine's Man of The Year? Or that there was a bear named Wojtek that worked in the Polish army? Did you know that the British were able to create artificial moonlight during night-time battles?World War II was one of the most important events in 20th century history, and it shaped the course of Europe forever. But few people truly know about all the crazy things that went on during this turbulent time.From exploding balloons ...

A Confident Me: A Black Girl's Guide to Finding Her Inner Confidence - Paperback

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by Melodie Williams (Author)Being a girl in today's world is hard enough. With social media constantly projecting an unrealistic image of "perfection" and unrealized happiness, girls face an uphill battle in their mind as they try to navigate their current world.Being a black girl today is even harder. Additional judgements and stereotypes are placed on black girls that can have them suffering from low confidence and self-esteem, wondering if it's about them, or the color of their skin.Finall...

Self Esteem For Teens: Six proven methods for building confidence and achieving success in dating and relationships - Hardcover

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by Maria Van Noord (Author)Do you doubt yourself a lot?If someone makes a joke about you it feels like a ton of bricks falls on you?Are you are always seeking approval from your friends to feel good?Maybe it s hard for you to give your opinion because others might not like it?Then keep reading...These are signs of a low Self- Esteem. You might believe that you are born like this and others were lucky to be born more confident. That this is just the way you are, and there is nothing you can do...

Self Help for Teens: Confidence, Assertiveness and Self-Esteem Training (3 in 1) Simple and Proven Techniques to Become Your Confident Self - Hardcover

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by Maria Van Noord (Author)Are you insecure?Do you doubt a lot?Do you avoid speaking to a big group of friends?Then keep reading...If you can relate to this, then you might suffer from low self-esteem and low self-worth.You have come to the right place.Did you know a lot of famous people, like Lady Gaga and Mark Zuckenberg, were once shy and insecure? They have learned how to change the way they see and think about themselves. They have worked on their self-worth and insecurities.You can do t...

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by William Shakespeare (Author), Barbara a. Mowat (Editor), Paul Werstine (Editor)The authoritative edition of King John from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers. Like most of Shakespeare's history plays, King John presents a struggle for the English crown. The struggle this time, however, is strikingly cold-blooded and brutal. John, the younger brother of the late Richard I, is the king, and a savage one. His opponen...

Outdated: Find Love That Lasts When Dating Has Changed - Paperback

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by Jonathan Jp Pokluda (Author), Kevin McConaghy (Author)Everyone wants to be loved--to find someone who will stick with them through all of life's ups and downs, someone who is in it for the long haul. But in a world where dating is increasingly based on split-second decisions and geared toward casual relationships rather than marriage, it's easy for single people to feel discouraged, used, or unworthy of true love and lasting affection. Reality just never seems to match up with our (often w...

Mindfulness Workbook for Teens: Exercises and Tools to Handle Stress, Find Focus, and Thrive - Paperback

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by Linette Bixby (Author)Build focus, boost attention, and stay calm with activities and strategies based in mindfulness for teens Between friends, school, home life, and everything else going on, life can be overwhelming during your teenage years. But practicing mindfulness for teens can help you keep your cool, stay focused, and be present in any situation--even the difficult ones. The Mindfulness Workbook for Teens is full of exercises, strategies, and meditations to help you practice min...

25 Lies Twentysomethings Need to Stop Believing: How to Get Unstuck and Own Your Defining Decade - Paperback

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by Paul Angone (Author)Your twenties are your defining decade, the time in which you are setting the course for the rest of your life it. You don't want to look back later and realize you ended up somewhere you never intended to go in the first place. How do you block out all the lies, half-truths, and "supposed-to's" constantly assaulting you from articles, social media posts, and well-meaning friends and family? How do you find something real, something true, something infused with purpose ...

Introduction to Theatre Arts 1, Teacher's Guide - Paperback

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by Suzi Zimmerman (Author)The SECOND EDITION of everyone's favorite theatre arts curriculum book, Introduction to Theatre Arts, Volume 1, is now available!This new edition is gender neutral, better organized, updated to reflect modern technology and social media, and has a 2020 copyright date! The Teacher's Guide still includes every page from the Student Workbook, yet is better organized with the notes to the teacher now appearing alongside the corresponding student page. Four additional sec...

Google It: A History of Google - Paperback

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by Anna Crowley Redding (Author)In Google It, award-winning investigative reporter Anna Crowley Redding shares an inspiring story of innovation, personal and intellectual bravery, and most importantly, of shooting for the moon in order to change the world. Think. Invent. Organize. Share. Don't be evil. And change the world. Larry Page and Sergey Brin started out as two Stanford college students with a wild idea: They were going to organize the world's information. From that one deceptively si...

Patient Zero (Revised Edition) - Paperback

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by Marilee Peters (Author)Engrossing true stories of the pioneers of epidemiology who risked their lives to find the source of deadly diseases--now revised to include updated information and a new chapter on Covid-19. More people have died in disease epidemics than in wars or other disasters, but the process of identifying these diseases and determining how they spread is often a terrifying gamble. Epidemiologists have been ignored, mocked, or silenced all while trying to protect the populat...

Patient Zero (Revised Edition) - Hardcover

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Focus and Thrive: Executive Functioning Strategies for Teens: Tools to Get Organized, Plan Ahead, and Achieve Your Goals - Paperback

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by Laurie Chaikind McNulty (Author)Conceive, believe, achieve―strategies to help teens ages 13 to 17 build executive functioning skills Executive functioning is the way we manage our daily lives, including organization, planning ahead, and getting started on important tasks. These abilities may be easier for some and more challenging for others to master. Focus and Thrive is full of practical tools to help teens uncover strengths and develop executive functioning skills like staying focused, ...

Assertiveness for Teens: 4 Easy to Use Methods to Stop Bullying and Stand Up for Yourself - Hardcover

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by Maria Van Noord (Author)Tired of being a push-over?Do you have enough of your feelings getting hurt by other people?Do you have a hard time to say: No?Then keep reading...You don t want to hurt the feelings of other people, so in the end you agree and end up doing things you don't like.When you try to express your opinion, others ignore you.Friends take advantage of you because they know you won t say No easily.Do you recognize this? Then raising your assertiveness will improve your life...

Native Legacy: Indigenous Innovations and Contributions to the World - Paperback

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by Gary Robinson (Author)Intended for middle grade readers, this non-fiction book summarizes the inventions, innovations and contributions made by the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas that have been shared with other nations of the world. Topics include food, agricultural techniques, architecture, medicines, government, place names and vocabularies. Number of Pages: 50 Dimensions: 0.12 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 01, 2020

When I Graduate, I Want To Be...: The 10-Step Career Planning Journal - Paperback

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by Karleen Tauszik (Author) Number of Pages: 56 Dimensions: 0.12 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 01, 2020

Missing Dan Nolan: New Edition with Bonus Features - Paperback

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by Mark Wheeller (Author)Set text for OCR GCSE 9-1 Drama exam This play tells the tragic true story of Dan Nolan, a teenage boy who went missing on the 1st January 2002 after a night out fishing with his best friends.Author BiographyMark Wheeller began writing whilst a student at Marlwood Comprehensive School, Bristol. After teaching drama for thirty-six years he retired in July 2015 to concentrate on writing and delivering Drama/Theatre workshops to students and teachers across the world. Ma...

Oil & Water: A collection of raw and unfiltered urban poetry - Paperback

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by Montia Morgan (Author)From the impressionable age of 8 yrs old, Montia Morgan used poetry as a form of expression.This book is a collection of poems written by the author, from her early teenage years through young adulthood. This is book is a unconventional mix, and what is to be expected is the unexpected.She writes because of her personal experiences, her pain, her sadness, her happiness, because of her excitement, her fears, and because she knows she is not alone. She writes for you, m...

The Vocabulary Workbook for 8th Grade: Weekly Activities to Boost Your Word Power - Paperback

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by Kelly Anne McLellan (Author)Boost your 8th grader's vocab for stronger reading, writing, and speaking Words have power! The Vocabulary Workbook for 8th Grade enhances your 8th grader's vocabulary skills with 180 fresh words and engaging exercises, all geared to the appropriate reading level. Each lesson of this vocabulary workbook focuses on five words. The lessons introduce core meanings and reinforce correct usage through bite-sized challenges: matching words to context, identifying roo...

Too Much Punch for Judy: New Revised 2020 Edition with Bonus Features - Paperback

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by Mark Wheeller (Author)This hard-hitting verbatim play is based on a drink drive accident that results in the death of the vehicle's front seat passenger. Her sister Judy, driving the car, escapes unhurt - but can never escape the consequences of her own reckless behaviour. The most performed contemporary play, with 6058 licensed performances between 1987 and 2020. Number of Pages: 56 Dimensions: 0.14 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN Publication Date: July 02, 2020

Chicken!: New Revised 2020 Version - Paperback

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by Mark Wheeller (Author)New revised version of Mark Wheeller's second play to be performed more than 5,800 times about road safety.Author BiographyMark Wheeller's most recent plays, Can You Hear Me Major Tom (Verbatim Bowie fan tribute play) and This Is For You (Immersive, Ronson inspired fictional, unplanned teenage pregnancy story) are now available. Hard to Swallow and Missing Dan Nolan are set texts on Eduqas & OCR GCSE 9-1 Drama. In 2015 his final (and best) verbatim Road Safety pl...