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1) Bruised
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English
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"A searing portrait of self-discovery; soulful and captivating." —Kirkus Reviews
Whip It meets We Are Okay in this vibrant coming-of-age story about a teen girl navigating first love, identity, and grief as she immerses herself in the colorful, brutal, beautiful world of roller derby—from the acclaimed author of Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens.
To Daya Wijesinghe, a bruise is a mixture...
Whip It meets We Are Okay in this vibrant coming-of-age story about a teen girl navigating first love, identity, and grief as she immerses herself in the colorful, brutal, beautiful world of roller derby—from the acclaimed author of Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens.
To Daya Wijesinghe, a bruise is a mixture...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
294 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of "The Way We Were," this intriguing and impeccably researched book is the first ever account of the making of the classic film starring Barbara Streisand and Robert Redford, revealing the full story behind its genesis and continued controversies, its many deleted scenes, its much-anticipated but never-filmed sequel, and the real-life romance that inspired this groundbreaking love story"--
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Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
179 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
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Firuz-e Jafari was able to escape the slaughter of traditional blood magic practitioners by immigrating to the city-state of Qilwa. But now a terrible disease is spreading through the city, and Firuz believes it comes from ineptly performed blood magic. Now they must find a way to break a cycle of prejudice in order to survive.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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"[The author] explores America's epidemic of domestic violence and how it has been misunderstood, sharing insights into what domestic violence portends about other types of violence and what countermeasures are needed today."
"An award-winning journalist's intimate investigation of the true scope of domestic violence, revealing how the roots of America's most pressing social crises are buried in abuse that happens behind closed doors. We call it...
Author
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
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Readers will score a touchdown at their tailgate parties with Football's Most Wanted™ II: The Top 10 Book of More Bruising Backs, Savage Sacks, and Gridiron Oddities by Walter Harvey. With fun facts and amazing anecdotes from professional and college football, it's sure to delight fans new and old while presenting a wealth of interesting and amusing tidbits and trivia.
Harvey takes over in the second half after a stellar performance
...10) Happy-go-lucky
Author
Language
English
Description
The best-selling author offers a new collection of satirical and humorous essays that chronicle his own life and ordinary moments that turn beautifully absurd, including how he coped with the pandemic, his thoughts on becoming an orphan in his seventh decade, and the battle-scarred America he discovered when he resumed touring.
Author
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
xvi, 259 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Builds on the popular Football's Most WantedTM with more trivia from the gridiron Highlights amazing and amusing facts, anecdotes, and stories from professional and college football Presents tales and details of players, coaches, fans, and more Readers will score a touchdown at their tailgate parties with Football's Most WantedTM II: The Top 10 Book of More Bruising Backs, Savage Sacks, and Gridiron Oddities by Walter Harvey. With fun facts and amazing...
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Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
An introduction to how the human body works, "Ouch!" comforts hurting kids by explaining the ways they get injured and sick, how their bodies work, and what parents and doctors can do to fix it. It covers all the familiar childhood ailments: upset stomachs, sore throats, earaches, allergies, and infections.
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
341 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"What happens when we make monsters? What happens when we make monsters of ourselves? Grotesque beings lurch from our darkest dreams. Vicious beasts stalk our twisted pasts. Lost souls haunt our deepest regrets. They are the blood on our hands. They are the obsessions in our heads. They are the vengeance in our hearts. They are Miscreations: Gods, Monstrosities & Other Horrors."--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Cuts and bruises are often a daily occurrence for many people, so it's a good thing our bodies know how to heal them. Readers learn the fascinating science behind how our skin keeps us safe, and how cuts and bruises heal.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the various types of abuse teenagers face, including both domestic and dating abuse, the impact abuse has on teens, and several ways to help teens who suffer from some form of abuse"--Provided by publisher.
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