In 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space As a female astronaut and physicist, she broke down barriers for women in STEM and inspired many little girls in the 1980s to dream of going to space. Her story is still inspiring today, and readers discover this as they learn about her life, career, and the STEM concepts that played important parts in her life. This combination of engaging biographical text and STEM curriculum content is sure to appeal to the next generation of female scientists--and to anyone with a desire to travel beyond Earth.
In 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space As a female astronaut and physicist, she broke down barriers for women in STEM and inspired many little girls in the 1980s to dream of going to space. Her story is still inspiring today, and readers discover this as they learn about her life, career, and the STEM concepts that played important parts in her life. This combination of engaging biographical text and STEM curriculum content is sure to appeal to the next generation of female scientists--and to anyone with a desire to travel beyond Earth.
Most social media platforms have age limits, and many people often think this is a good way to keep young internet users safe. However, other people believe that the internet should be open to everyone, regardless of their age. Still others fall somewhere in the middle. Readers are introduced to the opinions and facts surrounding this debate through unbiased main text, colorful photographs, and helpful fact boxes. In addition, a clear graphic organizer summarizes the main points made by people on each side of this discussion to help readers develop their own informed opinion and strengthen their critical-thinking skills.
As the world gets more connected, many people believe knowing other languages is a key to success. With this in mind, some schools make learning another language mandatory. Do you agree with this, or should students be able to opt out of learning a second language? Readers are asked this question and are then presented with arguments from people on both sides. As readers explore the unbiased main text, helpful fact boxes, and detailed chart breaking down different points of view, they are encouraged to develop their own informed opinion on a topic that directly affects them.
This is not just another book about France. It's different. It's based on twenty five years of experience and six house moves. It's Elizabeth Morgan's second book on France for the virgin house buyer - the one she wishes she'd read twenty years ago; it would have saved her moving so many times. It sets out as many aspects of French life as she can think of, and helps you decide where to live - or where to move to. And it's laced with amusing personal anecdotes, friends' anecdotes and tales both cautionary and heart warming. It will take you several steps further along the road to the perfect marriage. Because it is a marriage: of you, the house and your surroundings, which all add up to a particular life style, one that has to be absolutely right for you. Elizabeth's book will give a clear picture of life in various parts of France, the upsides and downsides, with ten comparative regional surveys. And there are interviews with estate agents and Brits who live there part or full time.Contents: * Finding your own French home and life style* Transferring funds or taking out a French mortgage* Getting planning permission* Finding a workforce or doing it yourself* Where to find new or second-hand furniture* The cost of living, from utilities to taxes* The French language - the polite bits, the naughty bits and the wicked faux pas* The top twenty cities to live in
Dealing with the Rogue Werewolves terrorizing his Pack? Simple. Trying to convince his mate he does want to be with her? Bloody impossible.Owen MacLaren is the Alpha's son and the Pack's second, and he has never been one to let anything get to him. So when a bunch of Rogues begin purposely dumping mutilated bodies around the Pack Keep, he is more than ready to deal with the Werewolves responsible. But one night off and a trip to a local strip joint for a colleague's stag night changes things, and Owen soon discovers he isn't immune to everything . . . . Being an independent Loup and travelling the world? Easy. Having to come home and face the Werewolf who broke her young heart? Challenging.After five years away, Clare Walker finds herself back home in Scotland, working in a strip club. The tips are decent, and she gets to dance, but it isn't a place she thought she would ever be, let alone Owen, her Pack second and the mate she has always desired.Although Owen is determined to prove he wants to be with Clare, things can't go smoothly between them, not when they have past issues to sort out and a bunch of unusual 'Rogues' to deal with.This title contains explicit language, violence, and graphic sex.
Killing Vampires? Easy.Tracking someone? Simple.Helping, and protecting a Vampire slayer . . . . Bloody hard work Thirteen years ago, Brendan Daniels made a deal with a psychic. In exchange for information on the whereabouts of a Rogue Werewolf, he promised to help and protect Sofia's granddaughter. Unfortunately, he had no idea what he was letting himself, or his Pack, in for.Nothing about Heather is simple, from her weird dietary needs to her life's mission. The girl can handle herself, but the promise to protect her soon becomes a need, and one he can't fully understand.Vampire Slayer. Born Infected. Addicted to blood . . . but not by choice.Heather Ryan is the current Slayer in a long family line. Like all before her, she has spent her life searching for her ancestor, Marko Pavel, the Vampire her family has sworn to kill. If that isn't complicated enough, she is also a born "Infected", and to keep her from becoming insane or giving in to her darker side, she is on a very strict diet.Now that her Grandmother Sofia has passed, it is up to Heather to take the family legacy into her own hands. Or at least, it would have been...if her Grandmother hadn't sent a Werewolf to help her.What is the irritating Brendan supposed to help her with? Sofia never told either of them. Luckily, it doesn't take long for Heather and Brendan to find out that the Vampires have big plans, and that the Leeches have waited a long time for them both.This title contains explicit language, violence, and some scenes of a sexual nature.
Will she let down her hair for the man of her fantasies?Famous for her long, golden hair and beaming smile, Razel D'Punz is the hottest model in the industry. But although most women would kill to get ahead in this profession, Razel lives an isolated life; one she has learnt to accept...until she meets Matthew Prince, a new photographer in the business.Refusing to let her mother/agent's strict rules stop her from spending time with the man of her fantasies, Razel quickly discovers that one night with Matthew isn't enough....And neither is the life she is chained to. Something will have to change if she is ever to get her very own Happily Ever After.This title contains explicit language and graphic sex.
"What happens in Silver Creek...stays in Silver Creek."After spending the summer as a recluse due to a bad break-up, Nicole Saunders agrees to go to The Heat Wave Festival with her best friends, Kacey and Tyler.Along with three other friends, they plan to take a shortcut through the small town of Silver Creek. The last thing any of them expect is to become lost and end up pulling into a motel for the night.The Creek Motel is isolated and the last place Nicole wants to be, especially after meeting the glacial owner. But her discomfort is soon forgotten as she finally gives in to her feelings and asks Kacey and Tyler to spend the night with her.This should be bliss, but it quickly turns into a nightmare when she discovers that one of their friends has mysteriously disappeared from her locked room in the middle of the night.Worried, Nicole presumes the worst, but she will soon discover that isolation can be the perfect stage for those who have something to hide...and that Jayne's disappearance is more disturbing than any of them could have guessed.
There's nothing like a wedding to bring the family together....If not for her baby sister's impending marriage, Margaret West would never return home. But after six long years, she finds herself a maid of honour who must answer to the people she left behind.If her parents' interrogation doesn't drive her to drink, facing her foster brother, Adrian, just might. To make matters worse, her ex-fianc is the vicar who will conduct her sister's ceremony.Everyone demands to know why she ran off. But the more time she spends at home, the more Margaret realizes even she doesn't know the real reason.
