Joshua is small for his age. Bullied relentlessly for years, all his friends have drifted away from him.Eve is a pretty girl who has just entered the popular clique. The two could not be more different.As they begin their final year of middle school, the unlikely pair find themselves partners in Science class. At first reluctant to work with him, Eve soon discovers hidden truths about not only Joshua but their school, and her world turns upside-down.The two form a relationship that will teach them both the true meaning of friendship, loyalty, and love... a relationship that will end up changing not only their lives, but the complexion of their entire school.Over 200 five-star reviews in Amazon and Goodreads.I.A.N. AWARDS - BOOK OF THE YEARGOLD MEDAL WINNER - 2015 READER'S FAVORITE BOOK AWARDSWINNER - 2015 STARGAZER LITERARY PRIZEFINALIST - 2016 RONE AWARDSFINALIST - 2015 WISHING SHELF BOOK AWARDSFINALIST - 2015 DANTE ROSETTI AWARDThis is the large print edition of Joshua's Island, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Kelsey Callahan is smart, tough and fiercely loyal to her friends. She wants nothing more than to follow in her father's footsteps, and be a detective like her hero, Sherlock Holmes.A lover of mysteries, she finally gets the chance to solve something on her own when Ethan, a cute but mysterious loner appears in her class. Both fascinated and infatuated with him, Kelsey soon learns there are tragic, dangerous events at play in Ethan's life.Events that, the deeper she digs, may end up threatening not only their relationship but their very lives.FINALIST - 2016 READER'S FAVORITE BOOK AWARDSWINNER - 2017 I.A.N. AWARDS - OUTSTANDING CHILDREN'S FICTIONEthan's Secret is a standalone novel, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.
Kelsey Callahan is smart, tough and fiercely loyal to her friends. She wants nothing more than to follow in her father's footsteps, and be a detective like her hero, Sherlock Holmes.A lover of mysteries, she finally gets the chance to solve something on her own when Ethan, a cute but mysterious loner appears in her class. Both fascinated and infatuated with him, Kelsey soon learns there are tragic, dangerous events at play in Ethan's life.Events that, the deeper she digs, may end up threatening not only their relationship but their very lives.FINALIST - 2016 READER'S FAVORITE BOOK AWARDSWINNER - 2017 I.A.N. AWARDS - OUTSTANDING CHILDREN'S FICTIONEthan's Secret is a standalone novel, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.
Kelsey Callahan is smart, tough and fiercely loyal to her friends. She wants nothing more than to follow in her father's footsteps, and be a detective like her hero, Sherlock Holmes.A lover of mysteries, she finally gets the chance to solve something on her own when Ethan, a cute but mysterious loner appears in her class. Both fascinated and infatuated with him, Kelsey soon learns there are tragic, dangerous events at play in Ethan's life.Events that, the deeper she digs, may end up threatening not only their relationship but their very lives.FINALIST - 2016 READER'S FAVORITE BOOK AWARDSWINNER - 2017 I.A.N. AWARDS - OUTSTANDING CHILDREN'S FICTIONEthan's Secret is a standalone novel, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.
Kelsey Callahan is smart, tough and fiercely loyal to her friends. She wants nothing more than to follow in her father's footsteps, and be a detective like her hero, Sherlock Holmes.A lover of mysteries, she finally gets the chance to solve something on her own when Ethan, a cute but mysterious loner appears in her class. Both fascinated and infatuated with him, Kelsey soon learns there are tragic, dangerous events at play in Ethan's life.Events that, the deeper she digs, may end up threatening not only their relationship but their very lives.FINALIST - 2016 READER'S FAVORITE BOOK AWARDSWINNER - 2017 I.A.N. AWARDS - OUTSTANDING CHILDREN'S FICTIONEthan's Secret is a standalone novel, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.This is the large print edition of Ethan's Secret, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Kelsey Callahan is smart, tough and fiercely loyal to her friends. She wants nothing more than to follow in her father's footsteps, and be a detective like her hero, Sherlock Holmes.A lover of mysteries, she finally gets the chance to solve something on her own when Ethan, a cute but mysterious loner appears in her class. Both fascinated and infatuated with him, Kelsey soon learns there are tragic, dangerous events at play in Ethan's life.Events that, the deeper she digs, may end up threatening not only their relationship but their very lives.FINALIST - 2016 READER'S FAVORITE BOOK AWARDSWINNER - 2017 I.A.N. AWARDS - OUTSTANDING CHILDREN'S FICTIONEthan's Secret is a standalone novel, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.This is the large print edition of Ethan's Secret, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Middle school is all about fitting in, and about not standing out. After all, kids can be cruel.Sophie Devereaux doesn't fit in. She and her two best friends, Marissa and Michelle, are seen as misfits. Things only get worse when Sophie conflicts with Alexis, the most popular girl in school.Ayden Saunders doesn't fit in. Tragedies have caused him to retreat into the shadows, where he watches his classmates from afar and fantasizes about being a superhero.When Ayden overhears a plot to ruin Sophie's life, he knows he can no longer sit on the sidelines. The two soon discover that life is not about fitting in, it's about being true to who you are.2017 Readers' Favorite Book Awards, Silver Medal Winner
Middle school is all about fitting in, and about not standing out. After all, kids can be cruel.Sophie Devereaux doesn't fit in. She and her two best friends, Marissa and Michelle, are seen as misfits. Things only get worse when Sophie conflicts with Alexis, the most popular girl in school.Ayden Saunders doesn't fit in. Tragedies have caused him to retreat into the shadows, where he watches his classmates from afar and fantasizes about being a superhero.When Ayden overhears a plot to ruin Sophie's life, he knows he can no longer sit on the sidelines. The two soon discover that life is not about fitting in, it's about being true to who you are.2017 Readers' Favorite Book Awards, Silver Medal Winner
Middle school is all about fitting in, and about not standing out. After all, kids can be cruel.Sophie Devereaux doesn't fit in. She and her two best friends, Marissa and Michelle, are seen as misfits. Things only get worse when Sophie conflicts with Alexis, the most popular girl in school.Ayden Saunders doesn't fit in. Tragedies have caused him to retreat into the shadows, where he watches his classmates from afar and fantasizes about being a superhero.When Ayden overhears a plot to ruin Sophie's life, he knows he can no longer sit on the sidelines. The two soon discover that life is not about fitting in, it's about being true to who you are.2017 Readers' Favorite Book Awards, Silver Medal Winner
Middle school is all about fitting in, and about not standing out. After all, kids can be cruel.Sophie Devereaux doesn't fit in. She and her two best friends, Marissa and Michelle, are seen as misfits. Things only get worse when Sophie conflicts with Alexis, the most popular girl in school.Ayden Saunders doesn't fit in. Tragedies have caused him to retreat into the shadows, where he watches his classmates from afar and fantasizes about being a superhero.When Ayden overhears a plot to ruin Sophie's life, he knows he can no longer sit on the sidelines. The two soon discover that life is not about fitting in, it's about being true to who you are.2017 Readers' Favorite Book Awards, Silver Medal WinnerThis is the large print edition of Sophie's Different, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Middle school is all about fitting in, and about not standing out. After all, kids can be cruel.Sophie Devereaux doesn't fit in. She and her two best friends, Marissa and Michelle, are seen as misfits. Things only get worse when Sophie conflicts with Alexis, the most popular girl in school.Ayden Saunders doesn't fit in. Tragedies have caused him to retreat into the shadows, where he watches his classmates from afar and fantasizes about being a superhero.When Ayden overhears a plot to ruin Sophie's life, he knows he can no longer sit on the sidelines. The two soon discover that life is not about fitting in, it's about being true to who you are.2017 Readers' Favorite Book Awards, Silver Medal WinnerThis is the large print edition of Sophie's Different, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. The fascinating and informative Dictionary of First Names covers over 6,000 names in common use in English, including the very newest names as well as traditional names. From Alice to Zanna and Adam to Zola this book will answer all your questions: it will tell you the age, origin, and meaning of the name, as well as how it has fared in terms of popularity, and who the famous fictional or historical bearers for the name have been. It covers alternative spellings, short forms and pet forms, and masculine and feminine forms, as well as help with pronunciation. The book includes extensive appendices covering names from languages including Scottish, Irish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, and Chinese names. Tables of the most popular names by year and by region are also included. From the traditional to the rare and unconventional, this book will tell you everything you need to know about names.
In today's world, with the increased emphasis on student assessment and teacher accountability, this book is invaluable to the physical educator. The most complete reference listing available on sports skills tests and measurement, the guide contains nearly 100 skills tests for 28 sports from the junior high through the college level. A thorough bibliography completes each chapter, including all sports skills tests constructed-authenticated or unauthenticated. Easily adaptable for the challenges of each teaching setting, this book is a unique resource that no school or practitioner should be without.
Merry Neitlich; Gonzalo Ruiz; Ian White; Aaron Katzel; Peggy Chang Barber; Silvia Hodges Silverstein; Lena Campagna; Jeffrey N Neuman; Patrick J Lamb; John E Grant
The contemporary legal landscape is no longer a rigid hierarchy composed of limited and complacent behemoths, but rather an ecosystem, filled with a wide variety of players that facilitate disruption and revolution and jostle for clients' attention with agility and innovation. This includes - but is certainly not limited to - entities such as technology companies, consultants, alternative legal service providers, and paraprofessionals. Law firms are not the only ones in this environment that must adapt or fail; the legal department and in-house counsel, too, must transform in order to remain relevant and competitive. The world of the general counsel (GC) has already seen massive shifts - ever-increasing globalization has meant more legal issues and corporate activism, which in turn has generated new challenges and heightened demand. The GC cannot simply act in the role of outsourcer of work to external counsel, as in the past. With the growth of legal departments (it is now not uncommon for legal departments to number in the hundreds or even thousands, often formed of expensive lateral hires) the GC must now wear a number of hats, including that of the "CEO" of their department. The introduction of data analysis into the legal space and the oft-repeated mantra of "less with more" has meant that the GC must now think in terms of spend and budget more than ever before, transforming the legal department from a cost-center to a value-add. They must cultivate a breadth and scope of vision, able to organize and lead their department as an innovator. The flourishing legal ops role also provides yet another challenge for the GC. As the incorporation of legal ops within the law department becomes increasingly essential, the GC must work to ensure alignment and manage change. The present time has been hailed as the golden age of in-house lawyering, yet - and perhaps because of this - it is an uncertain and challenging time for the GC. Tipping Point: Transformation and Innovation in the Legal Department is intended as a handbook for the GC looking to build a truly modern legal department and revolutionize their role. Encompassing aspects from leveraging influence with the c-suite to reimagining organizational hierarchies and seeking the right operational professional, this publication features contributions from those at the frontiers of the profession as it transforms and embraces new areas of expertise.
Set in an era of brutal conflict and turmoil, this epic adventure tells the story of the slave who became a saint, of the man who rose to the challenge of his time and changed the course of history.
An illustrated tribute to the Irish patron saint from the best-selling author of Quiet, Strega Nona, and many others. This timeless picture book, available in large-format paperback or as the board book Saint Patrick, is a perfect introduction to important Irish legends and an ideal St. Patrick's day gift. Beloved children's book author-illustrator Tomie dePaola recounts the life of Saint Patrick--from his noble birth in Britain, to his captivity in Ireland, to the visions which led him to return and found the first Christian church in Ireland. With his signature bold illustrations and engaging prose, Tomie dePaola recounts a number of legends about the Saint--including the well-known story of how he drove the snakes from Ireland, and his association with the shamrock.
In fifth century Britain the privileged son of a Patrician family is captured by Irish Pirates. Sold as a slave into a barbarian nation, he struggles to make sense of his surroundings and survive amongst a savage race. However, in the midst of all the turmoil he finds that he is not alone... Dramatic and raw, 'Patrick' tells the story of a boy who became a saint, and changed the world forever.
