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In this moving, personal story, professional skateboarder Leo Baker shares their journey within the sport and the importance of authenticity and allyship as a non-binary athlete. “A great testament to the positive power of skateboarding and the dangers of gender.”—Elissa Steamer...

A SYDNEY TAYLOR NOTABLE BOOK LGBTQIA+ activist Adam Eli argues the urgent need for queer responsibility—that queers anywhere are responsible for queers everywhere. After all, wouldn’t you want someone to fight for you? “The new manifesto for how we as queer people could and should...

The fascinating and topical nonfiction story of how one gun changed American courtrooms, streets, and homes, told for a YA audience by award-winning author Karen Blumenthal John Taliaferro Thompson had a mission: to develop a lightweight, fast-firing weapon that would help Americans win on the...

From award-winning author Karen Blumenthal, comes a deep and passionate look at the riveting history of the fight for reproductive rights in the United States. Tracing the path to the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade and the continuing battle for women's rights, Blumenthal examines, in a...

Plug in and prepare for your A-Level English Literature examination with this comprehensive audio study guide to The Great Gatsby. Includes the entire, unabridged audio narration of The Great Gatsby, as well as in-depth analysis on the text, covering the key areas of: Characters, Themes...

Plug in and prepare for your A-Level English Literature examination with this comprehensive audio study guide to Dracula. Includes the entire, unabridged audio narration of Dracula, as well as in-depth analysis on the text, covering the key areas of: Characters, Themes, Structure and Form, Genre...

El storytelling no se trata solo de contar cuentos, por más poético que pueda sonar. Se trata de un método eficaz que te ayudará a potenciar tu mensaje sea cual sea el tema que vayas a tratar. Entenderlo y usarlo para comunicarte será sumamente útil tanto si quieres escribir una novela o tu libro de memorias como si deseas exponer una idea nueva en la empresa donde trabajas.

In the early 2000s, Judge Mark Ciavarella and Judge Michael Conahan of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania were known as no-nonsense judges. Juveniles who showed up in their courtrooms faced harsh words and even harsher sentencing. In the post-Columbine era, many people believed that was just what the county needed to ensure its children and teens stayed on the straight and narrow path. But as more and more children faced shocking sentences for seemingly benign crimes, and a newly built for-profit detention center filled up further and further, a sinister pattern of abuses and bribery emerged.

The Beasts in Your Brain is a guide and companion equally for you and your loved ones, here to provide that essential first dose of information, understanding, and validation about mental illness and how it affects the young people of today.

In a world where there's a lot of talk about 'living your best life' and being your 'best self', The Art of Being a Brilliant Teenager shows you how. The book has a strong academic underpinning but is written in a fun and non-patronizing way. The Art of Being a Brilliant Teenager is a book that prepares young people for REAL life; addressing modern issues of screen time and social media, as well as the teenage perennials of confidence, positivity, motivation and relationships.

LGBTQ is the indispensable resource for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning teens - and their allies. This fully revised and updated third edition includes current information on LGBTQ terminology, evolving understandings of gender identity and sexual identity, LGBTQ rights, and much more. Other advice covers topics such as coming out, confronting prejudice, getting support, making healthy choices, and thriving in school and beyond. 

The audiobook has been planned in order to be student-friendly. It covers up-to-date knowledge on burning social issues, topics of national and international importance, science and technology, revolutionary changes in environment, natural calamities, conservation of natural resources, social campaigns and festivals, academics, and great personalities.

Essays for Competitive Examinations is useful for aspirants of civil services and other competitive and entrance exams held at state and national level. It has been designed to meet the specific requirements of contestants such as explaining thoughts in order effectively, thorough knowledge on different topics, detailed information with examples and facts related to the concerned topic, and writing in a simple and lucid language.

Shakespeare Simply Retold: Romeo and Juliet brings one of the world's most iconic love stories to listeners in a clear, engaging, and accessible way. Perfect for high school students and adult listeners who find Shakespeare's original language challenging, this audiobook bridges the gap between...

At last! A no-nonsense grammar guide that gives you just the skills you need. Now you can learn to recognize and wipe out embarrassing errors, quickly and easily, while you drive, exercise, or relax.

Since the revolution-turned-civil war in Syria began in 2011, over 500,000 civilians have been killed and more than 12 million Syrians have been displaced. Rania Abouzeid, one of the foremost journalists on the topic, follows two pairs of sisters from opposite sides of the conflict to give listeners a firsthand glimpse of the turmoil and devastation this strife has wrought.

Success today depends a lot on your academic achievements. And to excel in studies, you do not have to be just an intelligent student — but also one who knows how to manage studies and time. This audiobook brings you an innovative system specifically designed for super achievement.

It is easy to skip a question during an exam if it is "out of syllabus" but what do you do if you are faced with a situation in life for which you were not given any inputs? Can you run away from the situation using the "out of syllabus" excuse?

Group Discussions (GD) are commonly used to assess several personality aspects of candidates during various entrance tests and as part of the selection process for various jobs. It can be a game changer for most students in their entrance tests and placement chances, since most technically and aptitude-sound students even falter at GD.

После расставания эмоции накрывают с головой, и кажется, что мир уже никогда не будет прежним. В первое время все кажется чужим — ни окружающие, ни события не вызывают отклика, все воспринимается через фильтр боли и растерянности. Мысли закручиваются в бесконечном круге. Появляются вопросы, на которые нет ответа: «Как я буду жить без этого человека?», «Что со мной не так?». Ощущение, что все потеряно, а будущего нет, не отпускает. Ведь это первые отношения и опыта жизни после ещё нет. Появляются обиды, злость, возможно, вина.