Find your faction with this aptitude test!Ever wonder what faction you'd be placed in if you were a part of the bestselling Divergent series? Would you be dauntless like Christina, erudite like Caleb, or divergent like Tris? Filled with hundreds of personality questions, this book guides you through different scenarios to help you demonstrate your virtues, uncover your strengths, and discover your true faction. You'll go through the rigorous process of determining what group you belong to--the Abnegation (the selfless), Amity (the peaceful), Candor (the honest), Dauntless (the Brave), or Erudite (the intellectual)--or if you're divergent and best suited for more than one faction. Your results will also detail why you belong in that division and how your life will change upon initiation.Complete with advice for being the best member of your faction, The Unofficial Divergent Aptitude Test challenges you to prove that you have what it takes to live in Tris's world. Read more

Generations of readers young and old, male and female, have fallen in love with the March sisters of Louisa May Alcott’s most popular and enduring novel, Little Women.Here are talented tomboy and author-to-be Jo, tragically frail Beth, beautiful Meg, and romantic, spoiled Amy, united in their devotion to each other and their struggles to survive in New England during the Civil War.It is no secret that Alcott based Little Women on her own early life. While her father, the freethinking reformer and abolitionist Bronson Alcott, hobnobbed with such eminent male authors as Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne, Louisa supported herself and her sisters with "woman’s work,” including sewing, doing laundry, and acting as a domestic servant. But she soon discovered she could make more money writing. Little Women brought her lasting fame and fortune, and far from being the "girl’s book” her publisher requested, it explores such timeless themes as love and death, war and peace, the conflict between personal ambition and family responsibilities, and the clash of cultures between Europe and America. Read more

The House of Night is no ordinary school—and not just because it's for vampyres. It's a place where magic, religion, folklore, and mythology from multiple traditions merry meet and meld to create something incredible and new.In Nyx in the House of Night—a 2-color illustrated companion to the House of Night series—some of your favorite YA authors, plus a few experts, help you navigate the influences behind the House of Night series in a guide that would get even Damien's seal of approval.Travel with P.C. Cast as she gets her first tattoo in Ireland, climbs the ruins of Sgiach's castle, and discovers the lore that led to the Isle of Skye vampyres. Read Kristin Cast's defense of women in history and mythology who, like Zoey, have made a practice of juggling multiple men. Sit in on a vampyre lecture by Bryan Lankford, the real-life basis for House of Night instructor Dragon Lankford, on the parallels between Wiccan and vampyre circle rituals. Tour Tulsa's House of Night landmarks with local Amy H. Sturgis.Plus:•Karen Mahoney on Nyx and other goddesses of the night•John Edgar Browning on vampires in folklore, fiction, and reality•Jana Oliver on tattoos and other Marks•Ellen Steiber on feline familiars•Yasmine Galenorn on priestesses and goddess worship•Jordon Dane on Zoey's Cherokee heritage•Jeri Smith-Ready on the Raven Mockers and Kalona's less than heavenly inspiration•Christine Zika on the connection between Nyx and the Virgin Mary•Triniy Faegen on the Greek version of the Otherworld Nyx in the House of Night also includes an appendix of character names that reveals the myth behind Zoey's last name, which House of Night cats have ties to Camelot, Egypt, and Middle-earth, and more! Read more

This amazing collection of wonderful stories, written by the hilarious Terry Jones and illustrated by Michael Foreman, will have both children and parents rolling with laughter. Sail to the moon with a brave and beautiful princess. Swim around the world with a talking fish. Meet a boy who has a dinosaur in his shed. Read more

Where is the line between truth and fiction? Why do love and addiction so often go hand in hand? What does the real "Kristina" think about the way her story is told in Crank and Glass? Crank and Glass have always been more than just stories. Join their author Ellen Hopkins and a host of other writers as they delve deep into Kristina's story, from the straight truth on the physical effects of methamphetamine addiction to the psychological consequences of keeping secrets (and how Hopkins' books have encouraged so many teens to reveal theirs). With an essay by Ellen's real-life daughter (the basis for the character of "Kristina") that tells her version of the events that inspired the books—along with perspectives from "Scott," "Jake," and 10-year-old "Hunter," the baby from Crank—Flirtin' with the Monster is a compelling journey through the complexities of Hopkins' beloved bestselling works. Read more

Step into the genius of the Bard himself with "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare" 🖋️✨. This extraordinary collection features every play, sonnet, and poem crafted by one of the most influential writers in history 🌍📖.🌟 From the passionate romance of Romeo and Juliet 💕 to the gripping tragedy of Hamlet ⚔️, the cunning intrigue of Macbeth 🩸 to the whimsical comedy of A Midsummer Night's Dream 🌌, Shakespeare's works span an incredible range of genres and emotions. Each piece is a testament to his unparalleled exploration of human nature, love, ambition, betrayal, and redemption.📚 Perfect for lovers of drama, poetry, and timeless storytelling, this anthology invites readers to experience the profound beauty and wisdom of Shakespeare's writing. Whether you're revisiting his iconic works or discovering them for the first time, this collection is a must-have for every literary enthusiast.✨ Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of William Shakespeare. Add this essential collection to your library today and celebrate the legacy of the world's greatest playwright. 🌟📖 Read more

Qual seria o seu último desejo se estivesse no CORREDOR DA MORTE?Júlia é uma garota do século 22 que possui muitos sonhos. Por causa da opressão que não só ela, como outras mulheres sofrem, presencia a cada dia sua esperança sendo destruída pela ignorância de alguns homens.Insatisfeita com a situação, Júlia decide lutar por seus direitos que foram enterrados no século passado. Durante sua luta, conhece Augusto, um rapaz que foi banido pelo exército por descordar do SISTEMA em que a sociedade é controlada.Juntos, o casal lutará contra a violência de autoridades e tentaram resgatar as esperanças de dias de paz. O que ambos não esperavam era se apaixonarem um pelo outro em pleno início de guerra.O romance que parecia ser inevitável pode ser atrapalhado por uma maldição que rodeia o destino de muitas mulheres.DR. PENA DE MORTE não teme a nada e obedece apenas as ordens de sua autoridade. Sua ambição é ser considerado o herói de sua cidade e para isso, não poupará esforços.O homem que comanda a CADEIRA ELÉTRICA é temido por todos os condenados no corredor da morte, e será um grande inimigo do casal que lutaram até o fim pela paz e o amor.Uma história emocionante que terá a missão de mostrar ao leitor a sensação de estar em um corredor da morte e o sofrimento de amar uma pessoa que corre o risco de passar por situações dolorosas e injustas.O romance que vai mexer com suas emoções e levará seus pensamentos a um campo de batalha, onde se conflitaram por longas páginas. Read more

An informative resource for formal studies of the Prydain Chronicles, as well as an excellent opportunity to delve into the fantastic workings of Prydain"The Prydain Companion is more than a quick reference or handy glossary, though it is all of that as well. Instructive, certainly. But, like any good companion, a pleasure to be with over a long period of time." —Lloyd Alexander, from the forewordThis intriguing volume is at once a wonderful reference resource and a vehicle for exploration and discovery in itself. Complete with a biographical sketch of Lloyd Alexander, a personal foreword by Mr. Alexander, a "How to Use the Companion" section from the author, pronunciation keys, excerpts throughout, and—most substantially—an alphabetical guide to the peoples, places, and objects of the Prydain Chronicles, The Prydain Companion is a one-stop reference book for a beloved world of fantasy and magic.For those who love the works of Lloyd Alexander—young readers, teachers, researchers, all—and those who are only beginning to know them, here is a worthy and useful travelmate. Read more

This is the biggest teaser you will ever find - and it is NOT optional reading. Behind the scenes content, all-new plot twists, and an entertaining field guide, along with a peek inside book 5. Book 4 is an INTERMISSION, though not a direct continuation of the timeline after Kitten & Allure, this book is your key to past and present events not yet revealed.And it will blow your mind.From the moment baby Shade was found to what happened after Shade’s demise in Kitten & Allure. Meet Shades father’s (yes, her biological and adoptive), and see exactly what happens when you get on Killian and Pax’s bad side.There are trigger warnings for this one, bad guys die, and you will have access to the moment Pax met his first mate (some readers hate the mmc’s with anyone other than the fmc, so fair warning.)Get excited, because you’re about to have your mind blown. Everything you thought you knew just got a whole lot more deadly Read more

THE WORLD OF UGLIES, SET IN OUR NOT-SO-DISTANT FUTURE,is a complex place filled with bubbly technology and lingo, yet bogus rules about status and appearance. That's why a guide to the world of uglies has been requisitioned from the hole in the wall. Inside you'll find: A rundown on all the cliques, from Crims and Cutters to tech-heads and surge-monkeys The complete history, starting with the destruction of the oil bug to the launch of Extras in space How all those awesome gadgets came to be: hoverboards, eyescreens, skintennas, sneak suits... PLUS an exclusive look at Scott Westerfeld's first draft of Extras -- starring Hiro, not Aya. And so much more, it's mind-wrecking. Read more

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Enter the world of River Valley and fall for the dangerous Castleton charm in this King of Castleton complete series boxed set! Includes—Bully, Brat, Brawl, & Balls!#TARRYNI’m new in town, and I’ve been warned about the Castleton Family. I’ve been warned about Drake. He’s a bully. I’m not a stupid girl. I don't fall for bad boys. But the minute Drake Castleton notices me, I’m a goner. Of course, I won't let him know that...DRAKEThe new girl doesn't want me. In fact, she seems to instantly detest me. And that just makes me want her more. The only problem is: she’s already been warned about me. So I play a little identity game. I get her right where I want her. Easy conquest for a Castleton.#Tarryn and Drake are a recipe for deceit, drama, and spice.With a Cyrano de Bergerac style plan, Drake will get what he wants. No matter what. And by the time Tarryn is wise to his nefarious ways, she’ll be in so deep she’s drowning. She’s a square. He’s a bully. They don’t belong together, not by a long shot. But hearts can be idiots sometimes. Read more

Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy is renowned for its mystery and magic. What’s the truth behind it all? Is the golden compass actually based in science? How does the subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra’s hair? How do the Gallivespians’ lodestone resonators really work? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials? Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal the real science behind Philip Pullman’s bestselling fantasy trilogy in entertaining and crystal-clear prose.Don't miss Philip Pullman's epic new trilogy set in the world of His Dark Materials!** THE BOOK OF DUST **La Belle SauvageThe Secret Commonwealth Read more

Go deeper into the home of the Hunger Games with the creator of the best-known fan map of Panem What does Panem look like? How does Panem define race? How do Panem's districts reflect the major themes of the trilogy? What allusions to our world are found in Panem names like Finnick, Johanna, Beetee, Cinna, Everdeen, and Mellark? The Panem Companion gives fresh insight into Suzanne Collins' trilogy by looking at the world of the Hunger Games and the forces that kept its citizens divided since the First Rebellion. With a blend of academic insight and true fan passion, V. Arrow explores how Panem could have evolved from the America we know today and uses textual clues to piece together Panem's beliefs about class, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexuality, and more. Includes an extensive name lexicon and color-illustrated unofficial map Read more

A celebration of canine companions in poems, prose, and pictures: “The selections are funny, adoring, exasperated, and most of all grateful” (Booklist).   There’s no relationship quite like the ones we have with our dogs—dogs who befriend us; dogs who annoy, perplex, and accept us. This book explores the special bond between teenagers and their dogs—how days of crowded hallways, pointless assignments, and blinding crushes are brought to balance by our dogs.   Including insightful poems by Joyce Sidman and essays in which teens speak for themselves, as well as beautiful photographs by Doug Mindell, The World According to Dog reminds us that at the end of the day, waiting at home, there is always Dog—full of hope and companionship. Read more

In The End of Harry Potter?, David Langford—Potter fan and award-winning writer—examines the many mysteries that remained unsolved prior to publication of the final volume of J. K. Rowling's magical series.The publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final Harry Potter novel, was one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the history of publishing. Even the smallest hints from the author about what may happen to Harry and his friends generated major news stories.Is Albus Dumbledore really dead?Whose side is Severus Snape really on?What are the remaining horcruxes, where He Who Shall Not Be Named has stashed his soul?Does Harry bear a part of the Dark Lord's soul in his scar, and is this why he understands Parseltongue?In this highly entertaining book, Langford uses his deep knowledge of the six published Harry Potter novels to explore these and other mysteries, and to present a selection of possible outcomes.While Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows may lay these questions to rest, Potter fans will still find David Langford's book enchanting and thought-provoking, and a perfect way to refresh their memory of the first six books in this beloved series.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. Read more

Includes 3 brand new essays on Gale, the Games, and Mockingjay! **Already read the first edition of The Girl Who Was on Fire? Look for The Girl Who Was on Fire - Booster Pack to get just the three new essays and the extra movie content.** Katniss Everdeen's adventures may have come to an end, but her story continues to blaze in the hearts of millions worldwide. In The Girl Who Was on Fire - Movie Edition, sixteen YA authors take you back to the world of the Hunger Games with moving, dark, and funny pieces on Katniss, the Games, Gale and Peeta, reality TV, survival, and more. From the trilogy's darker themes of violence and social control to fashion and weaponry, the collection's exploration of the Hunger Games reveals exactly how rich, and how perilous, Panem, and the series, really is. How does the way the Games affect the brain explain Haymitch's drinking, Annie's distraction, and Wiress' speech problems? What does the rebellion have in common with the War on Terror? Why isn't the answer to “Peeta or Gale?" as interesting as the question itself? What should Panem have learned from the fates of other hedonistic societies throughout history—and what can we? CONTRIBUTORS: Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Mary Borsellino, Sarah Rees Brennan, Terri Clark, Bree Despain, Adrienne Kress, Sarah Darer Littman, Cara Lockwood, Elizabeth M. Rees, Carrie Ryan, Ned Vizzini, Lili Wilkinson, Blythe Woolston, Diana Peterfreund (NEW), Brent Hartinger (NEW), Jackson Pearce (NEW) Read more

Иван Александрович пользовался огромным успехом среди читателей. Именно благодаря ему в России возникло понятие "обломовщина". Кроме того, он был очень образованным человеком, академиком и дворянином. Известными произведениями Ивана Гончарова являются "Два случая из морской жизни", "Иван Савич Поджабрин", "Май месяц в Петербурге", "Мильон терзаний", "Пепиньерка", "Письма столичного друга к провинциальному жениху", "По Восточной Сибири. В Якутске и в Иркутске", "Превратности судьбы", "Счастливая ошибка", "Фрегат "Паллада". Read more

This CGP Macbeth Workbook is perfectly tailored to the latest Grade 9-1 GCSE English Literature exams. It’s brimming with questions on the plot, characters, context, themes and Shakespeare’s techniques - with answers included at the back. There’s a section of exercises for students to practise the different skills needed for the exam, and the book is rounded off with a comic strip that summarises the whole play. This Workbook is matched to our Macbeth Text Guide (9781841461168). Read more

This book contains the complete novels of Jane Austen in the chronological order of their original publication. - Lady Susan - Sense and Sensibility - Pride and Prejudice - Mansfield Park - Emma - Persuasion - Northanger Abbey - Juvenilia – Volume I - Juvenilia – Volume II - Juvenilia – Volume III Read more