Ungdomsböcker

Until now, his life has been driven by his rational understanding of the world.But today changes everything......and there is no going back.When head-driven Med student Adam has an emotional vision of Claire, he doesn't yet understand the dimensions by which his life is about to change. His new ability to sense people's feelings is only the beginning of the roller coaster of supernatural he is thrown onto as he sets out to find Claire. There is an unknown heritage slumbering within him, waiting to be unleashed.And his love for her puts them both in danger.If only he had the strength to let her go...After the success of The Wings Trilogy, Spark is the first part of the bestselling young adult paranormal romance series written from Adam's perspective.SUGGESTED READING ORDER: Claire: #1 White (The Wings Trilogy Book 1)#2 Black (The Wings Trilogy Book 2)#3 Gray (The Wings Trilogy Book 3)Adam: #4 Spark (The Wings Trilogy: Adam Book 1)#5 Fire (The Wings Trilogy: Adam Book 2) Planned release Spring 2019#6 Ashes (The Wings Trilogy: Adam Book 3) Planned please Fall 2019ORAdam: #1 Spark (The Wings Trilogy: Adam Book 1)#2 Fire (The Wings Trilogy: Adam Book 2) Planned release Spring 2019#3 Ashes (The Wings Trilogy: Adam Book 3) Planned please Fall 2019Claire: #4 White (The Wings Trilogy Book 1)#5 Black (The Wings Trilogy Book 2)#6 Gray (The Wings Trilogy Book 3)---About the author: "Chocolate fanatic, milk-foam enthusiast and huge friend of the southern sting-ray. Writing is an unexpected career-path for me."Bestselling author Angelina J. Steffort was born in 1984. She has multiple educational backgrounds, including engineering, business, music and acting. Angelina writes young adult fantasy with a strong romance component, and is the author of The Wings Trilogy. Angelina lives in Vienna, Austria with her husband and her son. Learn more about Angelina on www.ajsteffort.com or follow her on Instagram and Twitter @ajsteffort.

Der Erfolg dieser Publikation liess nicht auf sich warten, denn sie ist bereits ins Englische und Französische übersetzt worden. Spanische, russische und chinesische Übersetzungen sind geplant und bereits in Arbeit. Durch den Erwerb dieses Buches als Printversion bekommen Sie zusätzlich die eBook/Kindle Version zum ermässigten Preis von 0,99 bisweilen und regelmässig angeboten. Der Schauspieler Jochen Horst war mit der Lesung dieses Manuskriptes auf langen Reisen. In Theatern und - vor allem - in Schulen, bevor er sich dazu entschloss, diesen von ihm verfassten Text nun auch als Buch vorzulegen. Der bekannte Fotograf Paplo Palazzo unterstreicht diese geschichtliche Episode mit kunstvollen und ausdrucksstarken Portraits von jungen Männern, die an der Front 1914 sich durchaus gegenüber hätten stehen können.Für die Friedensforschung war und bleibt es ein Phänomen, das sich in dieser Form nie wiederholte und damit einzigartig bleibt. Ein einfacher junger deutscher Soldat beginnt ganz leise ein Lied zu singen an und löst einen der grössten bekannten Fraternisierungsprozesse der Menschheit aus. Mitte in einem der brutalsten Kriege, die die Menschheit je geführt hat. Dieser eine kleine Moment der Menschlichkeit im Jahre 1914, führt heute die Pazifismus- und die Friedensdiskussion an und macht Mut. Jochen Horst ist seit fast vier Jahrzehnten als Schauspieler national und international preisgekrönt im Film und auf der Bühne tätig. Seit seiner Ausbildung an der Schauspielschule in Graz/Österreich und dem Strasberg Institute in London, ist er in den letzten Jahren als Autor tätig, wobei er in seiner Themenwahl sehr flexibel ist. "Lebenshilfen, verspielte Geschichten, Spinnereien sind meine Favoriten", sagt er über sich selbst.

If you look up British in the dictionary... A-list celebrity Jamie Jaymeson's name would be next to it. Along with charming, witty, man-whore, and a lot of other adjectives that he wouldn't appreciate being attached to his name.He has everything in the world going for him.Until fate decides his number's finally up.Caught in a compromising position that really wasn't his fault to begin with (really it wasn't) - Jaymeson's been told by his agent to lay low in the one town he swore he'd never return to-the seventh circle of hell, known by its residents as Seaside, Oregon.Two months? He can do anything for two months. Especially if it means getting a part in the new book-to-movie series that has girls all over the world swooning.Play nice? Keep it in his pants? Please. He played an alien once - he was going to totally rock it.Until a certain someone who he may or may not have publicly humiliated - rejected, then humiliated again, suddenly pops up next door.Self-control has a way of flying out the window when the one girl you can't have - is suddenly dangled right in front of you.But Priscilla isn't just off limits - she's a pastor's daughter and barely legal to boot. So Jaymeson does the one thing he swore he'd never do - he tries to be friends. With a woman.Only, it's exactly what he needs.Until suddenly, he craves more.He wants to date her.She wants to date someone else.

Aether is a half-ghost, the daughter of a powerful spirit and a formidable medium.Raised as spirit royalty, Princess Aether takes her duties as a leader of her people seriously.But a journey to the mortal world with her twin brother, Prince Hemmett, has opened her eyes. She and Hemmett may be more powerful than they ever dreamed possible.Now, as a decades-old prophecy plays out, Aether will face her true self.Glorious, terrifying-and fated to play out a tragedy predicted long before she was born.Can Aether overcome her dark side?Discover her dark secret and the truth about the half-ghosts in the second part of this original fantasy series.First time in paperback!

A compilation of reminders to serve those in pursuit of growth and a gratifying life.

Sumérgete en un viaje vertiginoso hacia los rincones más oscuros de la mente de Vito Carta, el enigmático y poderoso líder de los Carta. En "El Legado Oscuro: Los Secretos de Vito Carta", descubrirás la verdadera historia detrás del hombre que se convirtió en un ícono del poder y la crueldad.En este apasionante relato, nos adentramos en los recuerdos más profundos y perturbadores de Vito. Desde su infancia en la opulencia hasta los eventos que moldearon su camino hacia la oscuridad, acompañaremos a Vito en su ascenso al poder y en la forja de su imperio.Pero hay secretos que incluso Vito ha mantenido ocultos, secretos que podrían cambiarlo todo. A medida que la trama se desenvuelve, el lector se verá envuelto en una red de intrigas, traiciones y revelaciones impactantes que desafiarán todas las percepciones que tenían de Vito Carta.En "El Legado Oscuro: Los Secretos de Vito Carta", desvelaremos los pactos oscuros, las alianzas impensadas y los crímenes atroces que Vito ha cometido para asegurar su posición de poder. Pero también exploraremos los rincones más humanos y vulnerables de este hombre, enfrentándonos a la pregunta crucial: ¿es la maldad una elección o un destino inevitable?Con giros inesperados y una prosa envolvente, este libro te llevará por un viaje turbulento y lleno de suspense, donde nada es lo que parece y la verdad acecha en cada página. ¿Qué secretos ocultan las sombras del poder de Vito Carta? ¿Podrá su legado ser redimido o está condenado a la oscuridad eterna?"El Legado Oscuro: Los Secretos de Vito Carta" es una obra maestra del thriller psicológico que te mantendrá al borde del asiento, atrapado en una espiral de intriga y suspenso. Adéntrate en la mente de un villano legendario y descubre los secretos más oscuros que jamás se hayan revelado.

Each day Delitha has two goals: do her work well and stay out of her mother's way. As the daughter of an innkeeper, it doesn't seem odd that Delitha would live her young life as a servant. But few would guess at the darkness surrounding her family. Sister Sunday follows the life of Georgia born and bred Delitha in the 1920s. She desires to know life apart from grueling work and abuse. Finally finding it in New York City with an adoring and independent aunt, Delitha has freedom to let go of bitterness and learn about life as she could live it. But never could Delitha have planned that her path to forgiveness and love would lead back home to Georgia. Sister Sunday shows how strength is cultivated through endurance, how life is beautiful when simple, and that mercy and grace change everything.

Heather's boyfriend Emmett is in a lot of trouble.Worshippers surround his house in the mortal world, demanding to see "the Spirit God." A supernatural river has flooded in, demanding to be joined with him. Past life events are catching up fast, and Emmett is the target.Things are never simple when Emmett's a spirit in love with a mortal. Even less so when his other incarnation is the All, one of the four powers of the spirit world.But Heather's not going to stand for any of this crux. With the help of a river spirit, La Llorona, she seeks to disentangle Emmett from his connection to the River of Words . . . only to find herself facing off against the goddess Lady Mystery herself, Emmett's mother.As Emmett's mistakes add up and the spirit world itself begins to crumble, only one being can set things right again.Emmett's long-lost father.The Wanderer, He Who Quests in the Void, has been trapped for many eons. Heather seeks to free him from his imprisonment . . . and learns the shocking truth about who put him there.As the spirit gods battle for dominance, the supernatural river rushes them all toward the falls with no name. A place where words begin and end. A place where the river has total control.A place where Heather could lose Emmett to the river . . . forever.Enjoy this stunning conclusion to the Spirit Gods trilogy today!

Cabin fever and irritation plague the farmstead-bound survivors as winter wanes. Will this be the end of their friendships or their lives? Peter Jones forgets his eighteenth birthday in the chaos. He's so focused on taking care of his community that he doesn't think about himself. Secretly, he counts the days until his house guests leave.After the past year, Peter's confident he can handle any hardship. He's against the idea of abandoning the farmstead and migrating with his friends. But when one of his brothers announces his intention to leave, Peter must make a choice of his own.Will Peter's heartache prevent him from letting go?Celebration is BilliJo Doll's 8th and final book in the Peter Jones survival series. Get it to enjoy the tale of Peter entering adulthood.

In the haunting depths of family secrets, a sinister force awakens, threatening to consume the lives of five individuals bound by blood. Written by acclaimed author S.K. Reynolds, "Shadows of Redemption" is a gripping supernatural thriller that will plunge readers into a labyrinth of dark mysteries and relentless terror.When Marley, MacLeod, Carlos, Vinny, and Johnny are summoned to their estranged Aunt Agatha's eerie estate, they find themselves entangled in a web of ancestral sins and otherworldly horrors. As they confront their own demons, they soon discover a shared destiny that binds them together, for better or worse.Driven by a desperate need for redemption, they embark on a treacherous journey through a labyrinth of shifting illusions, nightmarish creatures, and treacherous traps. With each step, they uncover fragments of their family's dark history, revealing shocking secrets that threaten to tear them apart.As their bond grows stronger, the characters realize that they are not only fighting for their own redemption but also for the salvation of their bloodline. Unbeknownst to them, an unspeakable evil hungers for their souls, manipulating their fears and desires in a deadly game of survival."Shadows of Redemption" is a masterfully crafted tale that delves deep into the human psyche, exploring themes of guilt, forgiveness, and the power of familial ties. With richly developed characters, heart-stopping suspense, and a supernatural twist, this chilling novel will leave readers breathless, questioning the boundaries between reality and nightmare.Prepare to embark on a harrowing journey through the twisted corridors of the characters' haunted pasts, as they face their darkest fears and confront the malevolent force that lurks in the shadows. Are they strong enough to break free from the sins that bind them, or will they succumb to the abyss?"Shadows of Redemption" is a mesmerizing and unforgettable novel that will leave readers clamoring for more. Don't miss out on this spine-tingling literary masterpiece from the brilliant mind of S.K. Reynolds, a thrilling addition to the genre of supernatural horror.

Festivals and Celebrations series is a set of Chinese multi-level books written by the Level Learning team. The content includes the origin and customs of famous festivals, so students can understand the history behind each festival and increase their interest in reading. This series of books is suitable for K-12 students. The series is available in both simplified and traditional.To learn more about entire offering from Level Learning, visit www.levellearning.com.

Book with beautiful drawings of mandalas and zen drawings to color and relax

Festivals and Celebrations series is a set of Chinese multi-level books written by the Level Learning team. The content includes the origin and customs of famous festivals, so students can understand the history behind each festival and increase their interest in reading. This series of books is suitable for K-12 students. The series is available in both simplified and traditional.To learn more about entire offering from Level Learning, visit www.levellearning.com.

Gibt es ein Parallel-Universum in dem Quantenphysik und Spiritualität* (inkl Bewusstsein) jemals korrekt zusammen in einem Buch behandelt wurden? Ja gibt es! Und es gibt sogar eins welches dabei frisch und frech beides feiert und foppt! Und dabei wissenschaftlich fundiert und fundiert spekuliert** sowohl Herz als auch Verstand befriedigt! Und das Beste? Du befindest dich in solch einem Universum! Das Buch heißt "Quantenphysik für Hippies" und du kannst es ganz einfach mit einem Klick bequem zu dir nach Hause bestellen! Was für eine Welt. *wir grenzen Spiritualität (dogmenauflösende Selbsterforschung) von Esoterik (dogmenerzeugende Selbstverblendung) ab.**Spekulationen sind natürlich als solche erkennbar Die Quantenphysik ist in spirituellen Kreisen ein beliebtes Thema. Das finden wir gut!Aber wusstest du, dass sie sowohl von Gurus (Dispenza, Chopra etc) und Ideologien (Human Design, Gesetz der Anziehung etc) als auch deren Fans völlig missverstanden wird? Und da deutlich zu wenig Quantenphysiker anwesend sind um den Karren wieder aus dem Dreck zu ziehen, versinken unschuldige Wahrheits-und Sinnsuchende im Sumpf der Verblendung! Das finden wir nicht gut. Und deshalb schufen wir "Quantenphysik für Hippies"! Es löst dieses Problem gleich doppelt: Erstens zeigt es Sinn- und Wahrheitssuchenden leicht verständlich die wahre Magie der Quantenphysik mit ihren unerwarteten Auswirkungen auf unsere Welt- und Selbstbild - ohne esoterische Irrwege und 100% wissenschaftlich fundiert. Und zweitens bringt es mehr Quantenphysiker in spirituelle* Kreise.Wie denn das? "Quantenphysik für Hippies" bietet dir eine 100% wissenschaftlich korrekte, super leicht verständliche und tiefe Einführung in die Quantenphysik mit bildhaften und lebendigen Erklärungen, die hängen bleiben.eine 100% esoterik- und dogmenfreie Einführung in die Spiritualität, Selbsterkenntnis und Bewusstsein.eine tiefgehende Diskussion der philosophischen Konsequenzen der Quantenphysik und deren spannenden Auswirkungen auf unser Welt- und Selbstbild.alles verpackt in eine fesselnde, humorvolle und verrückte Geschichte.Dieses Buch richtet sich an alle, die nach Wahrheit und Sinn suchen und sich für Quantenphysik, Wissenschaft, Spiritualität und Bewusstsein interessieren - und endlich wissen wollen was wirklich Sache ist. Mit lebendigen und humorvollen Geschichten behandeln wir gemeinsam philosophische Fragen wie: Was genau ist "Quantenphysik" und was bedeutet sie? Und gibt es wirklich ein fieses Parallel-Universum, in dem dir dieses Buch verwehrt bleibt?Ist dein Leben vorbestimmt, gibt es Schicksal, oder ist alles Zufall?Wer oder was bist du wirklich? Wie findest du die Balance zwischen Weisheit und Liebe?Was zur Hölle bedeutet "Alles ist Eins"? Und ist das wirklich so?Gibt es eine glücklichere Version von dir, die das Leben deiner Träume lebt, und kannst du mit dieser Version vielleicht sogar tauschen?Und vieles mehr... Beim Erkunden dieser Fragen eröffnet sich eine völlig neue Sicht auf dich selbst und das Universum. Diese neue Perspektive ermöglicht dir nicht nur ein gelasseneres und erfüllteres Leben - sie kann dir sogar die Angst vor dem Tod nehmen. Klingt dir zu unglaublich? Finde es heraus! Bist du bereit für ein Feuerwerk an Aha-Erlebnissen, kindlichem Staunen, herzlichem Lachen und einer völlig frischen Sicht auf die Welt? Sichere Dir jetzt bequem Dein eigenes Buch "Quantenphysik für Hippies", und schon kann dein Abenteuer beginnen! Achtung: Dieses Buch kann Spuren von schwarzem Humor enth

Las leyes son claras, sencillas, los niños crecen repitiéndolas para grabarlas en lo más profundo de su mente. Obedece, cumple las normas y nunca discutas la autoridad, mientras sigas sus reglas, puedes ser uno más. Vivirás bajo el amparo de las murallas, contarás con la protección del ejército más poderoso del mundo y nunca tendrás que preocuparte de lo que se esconde bajo el agua. Hasta que llegó él y lo obligó a sumergirse en un mundo complejo y desconocido. Khirstan. Solo con pronunciarlo, cada defensa que lo rodeaba caía como si nunca hubiera existido, tan peligroso y misterioso como el océano e igual de intimidante que él.

Adéntrate en un turbulento thriller psicológico que desafiará tus percepciones y te mantendrá al borde del asiento con "El Juego de las Identidades". Hal, tras hacerse con el control del cuerpo de Niccolò, se encuentra inmerso en una vorágine de cambios vertiginosos. Sin embargo, la aparición de Frederick Rogers y un fallido intento de escape a México amenazan con desequilibrar su frágil dominio.Enfrentándose a un oscuro laberinto de manipulación y traición, Hal descubre los secretos para eliminar y borrar la personalidad de Niccolò, así como para controlar a Frederick y evitar que vuelva a cometer atrocidades. Confía en su astucia mientras es arrestado y trasladado a la temible prisión de máxima seguridad del SIM conocida como "El Arca de Noé" en Alemania.Sin embargo, a medida que las semanas se convierten en meses y la realidad de una perpetua condena se cierne sobre él, Hal se da cuenta de que no hay vuelta atrás. Su abogado, Graham, le insta a declararse culpable y esperar décadas tras las rejas, con la esperanza de obtener una reducción de pena por buen comportamiento. Pero Hal está decidido a probar su inocencia, a salir de esa cárcel infernal y recuperar el amor de Emyl Brown, la única persona que cree en él.¿Será capaz Hal de superar los desafíos implacables que el sistema carcelario le presenta? ¿Logrará demostrar su inocencia y desentrañar las complejas redes de engaño que lo rodean? Atrévete a adentrarte en "El Juego de las Identidades", una historia trepidante llena de giros impredecibles, personajes intrigantes y un protagonista en una carrera desesperada contra el tiempo.En este fascinante thriller psicológico, te sumergirás en una batalla por la redención y la verdad en un mundo donde las identidades se entrelazan y los límites de la cordura se desdibujan. "El Juego de las Identidades" te dejará con el corazón en la boca, cuestionando cada giro y sumergiéndote en un laberinto emocional donde nada es lo que parece. ¿Estás listo para desafiar tu propia percepción y descubrir la verdad oculta detrás del juego mortal de Hal?

UNENDLICH - Für eine Ewigkeit (Band 1 von 3) Das Abenteuer beginnt... Eine Welt, in der jede Seele unendlich lange überdauert. Eine Welt, in der man wiedergeboren wird und sich an das vorherige Leben erinnert. Eine Welt, in der Identitäten gespeichert werden und das nachfolgende Dasein prägen. Doch die Unendlichkeit des Lebens wird bedroht. Liam und seine Freunde decken ein lang gehütetes Geheimnis auf, durch das sie ins Visier von Regierung und Opposition geraten. Eine gefährliche Jagd beginnt. Werden es Liam und seine Freunde schaffen, die Menschheit vor großem Schaden zu bewahren? Die Zeit läuft.

Madison Crawford shouldn't even be here. The university expressly forbids students from remaining on campus during the Christmas holidays. However, for this aspiring journalism major, a few arbitrary rules aren't going to keep her from the scoop that might, at long last, earn her a spot on the university paper. If there's really a ghost that haunts Harrison Hall, then this enterprising ace reporter, is going to be the one to get the facts, and the pictures. At least, that's what she thinks is going to happen. Tonight, time has different plans...

✨ ¡DESCUBRE LA AVENTURA DE JUAN EN LA EXPLORACIÓN DE SU ORIENTACIÓN SEXUAL! ✨

One king seeks out a genie who grants him one wish. A kingdom's royal bloodline is cursed with a crown whose magic can only be controlled by each king's first born princess. Will one princess break the curse? Or will she die?

Brianna can see her future, but it's the past that haunts her. Plans laid in place centuries ago are threatening not only her and her sister, but all of the Seven Lines. As the shadows plot their way to old rule, the visions shift again. Her power has led to some hard choices-and the occasional stab wound-but this set of futures holds nothing but darkness. Unable to bear the idea of losing the footing they've so recently gained, she turns the soldiers of the Seven. But with shadows hidden among the ranks, can she overcome the path they've set in place, or is she blindly following their lead?

A mysterious murder. A family torn apart. A hunt for answers. Arrested for their parents' murder and on the verge of being found guilty, Gage and Cooper Finn, two high school basketball standouts, are aided in a jailbreak. A shadowy organization known as The Roamers recruits the boys to track and hunt down vampires under deep cover so other humans remain as much in the dark about the existence of supernatural beings. Their orders on a new case lead them to an abandoned warehouse and a clue, a young newly-formed female vampire named Jamie, who opens the door to discovering what happened to their parents. It's a shaky lead, and they don't know if they should trust the vampire. Things become more dangerous as Gage catches the attention of Sela Winters, the daughter of the leader of The Roamers. Sela's connections give them access to files that threaten to divide Gage and Cooper as they split up to solve this mystery - if betrayal doesn't sink its fangs into them first. Will the brothers find answers before they turn on each other?

Haunted by strange visions. Guarded by a captivating fae warrior. Hunted by a vengeful goddess . . . I never heard him come after me and even as I climbed the slope and stumbled onto our shaded back lawn, I didn't look back. I was either saving myself from that serial killer I always imagined lived down in the swamp, or I had finally gone over the deep end. Meghan Elam has been strange her entire life. Her eyes have this odd habit of changing color and she sees and hears things no one else can. On the eve of her seventeenth birthday, the visions and voices in her head grow worse, making her believe she's lost her mind. That is, until the captivating Cade MacRoich arrives with an explanation of his own. Cade brings Meghan news of Eile, an enchanted Celtic realm brimming with ancient magic, a world where whispering spirits exist in the very earth, and a place where Meghan just might find the answers she has always sought. Celtic mythology blends beautifully with the modern world in this young adult paranormal romance series. The Otherworld awaits!

This book is part of a series titled "How We Organize Ourselves" and explains our government and infrastructure, specifically on "What Are Taxes" written in Traditional Chinese targeted at second language learners.Reach Connect Grow provides leveled books that are accessible and relevant to American audience learning Chinese as a second language. These books are part of Level Chinese reading curriculum for both literature and informational text with emphasis on grammar and comprehension skills. Teachers can use these books to differentiate the skill levels of each student and help them improve their reading proficiency. Text complexity is based on leveling standards set by Level Chinese. This is a level J book.The non-fiction series of Reach Connect Grow books are written such that second language learners can master each level by reading about topics that are relevant and interesting to their life. These text courses support multiple national standards including Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. To learn more about entire offering from Level Chinese, visit www.levelchinese.com.

The first in the series of five books. Special Agent Robert Tristan and Robert Travis Santiago (identical twins) work for the FBI. When taking new positions across the country, they end up in Virginia for better working hours so they can spend more time with their shared ten-year-old daughter, Rachel. While investigating two missing children, the case hits home with Tristan as he finds similarities in his life which mirror circumstances with the missing children. Along with the case, Rachel is starting a new school and wants more than anything to be like her two dads, a mini special agent in-training. Playing an agent becomes too real when Rachel comes face-to-face with a child abductor. Being a father has never been so dangerous.

Festivals and Celebrations series is a set of Chinese multi-level books written by the Level Learning team. The content includes the origin and customs of famous festivals, so students can understand the history behind each festival and increase their interest in reading. This series of books is suitable for K-12 students. The series is available in both simplified and traditional.To learn more about entire offering from Level Learning, visit www.levellearning.com.

A playful tongue-in-cheek satire about contemporary war & economics, Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes meets a lighthearted version of George Orwell's Animal Farm. For two years, Rue has wielded absolute power over her people by controlling the playground clay trade. Now, that once plentiful resource has become exhausted and the rest of the elementary school is catching on to her tricks. Rue is cunning and devious, but her time is almost up. What will happen when she is pushed to the edge and forced to repay her debtors? Quite a lot for a ten-year-old to manage. Not alone in her strife, she is aided by Max, her arms dealer; Sophia, her reluctant muscle; and even her nemesis Miss Humberry. Everyone has a part to play in what becomes Rue's quest to launch an all-out war with the French immersion school. But is the war real? or is it just another masterful misdirection, one created to blind the entire school.

This book is part of a series titled "How We Organize Ourselves" and explains our government and infrastructure, specifically on "US Government" written in Traditional Chinese targeted at second language learners.Reach Connect Grow provides leveled books that are accessible and relevant to American audience learning Chinese as a second language. These books are part of Level Chinese reading curriculum for both literature and informational text with emphasis on grammar and comprehension skills. Teachers can use these books to differentiate the skill levels of each student and help them improve their reading proficiency. Text complexity is based on leveling standards set by Level Chinese. This is a level J book.The non-fiction series of Reach Connect Grow books are written such that second language learners can master each level by reading about topics that are relevant and interesting to their life. These text courses support multiple national standards including Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. To learn more about entire offering from Level Chinese, visit www.levelchinese.com.

Te Arawa College has been overtaken by religious bigots. The pastor of Te Arawa's largest and most influential church has been made interim principal while Mr Ropata is away overseas and he wants to run the school like it's his local church. Rex and Vanessa, in an attempt to teach these religious bigots a lesson, decide to plan a trick to humiliate them. Not only does Rex have to contend with the new powers that be, but he also has to watch out for Mr Reaper who is still trying to have him ousted as head boy and this time he has a scheme that just might work. Vanessa's father and her psychotic half-sister Nadia are back in town, claiming to be new people. But are they really? Meanwhile, Tucker Pyles finally has a chance at getting a real girlfriend, but will he blow it due to his tunnel vision and desires for Rex's sister, Skylar?