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Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
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-- New York Times–bestselling author Dashka Slater has written a must-read book for our era that explores the real-world consequences of online choices.
2) Misbelief
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English
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The renowned social scientist, professor, and bestselling author of Predictably Irrational delivers his most urgent and compelling book-an eye-opening exploration of the human side of the misinformation crisis-examining what drives otherwise rational people to adopt deeply irrational beliefs.
Misinformation affects all of us on a daily basis-from social media to larger political challenges, from casual conversations in supermarkets, to even our closest...
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A fresh and practical guide to successfully managing children's behaviour - from babies to young adults. Cathy Glass has been a foster carer for over 20 years, during this time fostering more than 50 children, as well as bringing up three of own. Many of these children have had severe behavioural difficulties and have come to Cathy as a last resort, when their parents or carers were no longer able to cope. Drawing on a combination of years of training...
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In this unprecedented deep dive into inner-city gang life, Mark Bowden takes listeners inside a Baltimore gang, offers an in-depth portrait of its notorious leader, and chronicles the 2016 FBI investigation that landed eight of its members in prison
Sandtown is one of the deadliest neighborhoods in the world; it earned Baltimore its nickname Bodymore, Murderland, and was made notorious by David Simon's classic HBO series The Wire. Drug deals dominate...
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English
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This book teaches you how to invoke angelic allies for hundreds of goals, from better protection and well-being to greater mindfulness and creativity.
Looking for love? There's an angel who can help. Want to be more successful? There's an angel who knows what to do. Hoping to find your true purpose in life? There's an angel who can answer. Bestselling author Richard Webster reveals which angels will best support you and provides the rituals to summon...
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English
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Why are spectacularly successful movies called blockbusters? Why does "putting your best foot forward" mean you hope to make a good impression? Why is rowdy and prankish behavior called horseplay and what does it have to do with the rarity of horses? Word Nerds Unite! shares 200 fascinating word meanings for fans of Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games.
You've probably used words or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But you'll...
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English
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In this meticulous and absorbing account, Ford reviews the latest scientific evidence to show that the popular accounts of dinosaurs' lives contain ideas that are no more than convenient inventions: how dinosaurs mated, how they hunted and communicated, how they nursed their young, even how they moved. He uncovers many surprising details which challenge our most deeply-held beliefs – such as the revelation that an asteroid impact did not end the...
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Author and illustrator Siobhán Gallagher's humorous and heartfelt graphic memoir details her journey from being anxious and unhappy to learning to love herself as she is.
"I'm proud of the person I've become because I fought to become her." At the age of 30, Siobhán Gallagher looks back on her teenage years struggling with anxiety and diet culture, desperate to become a beautiful, savvy, and slim adult. As an actual adult, she realizes she hasn't...
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Marguerite's a shy twentysomething working hard to keep up appearances in her "normal" adult life. But something's been off for a while: everyday noise assaults her senses, constant coworker chatter works her nerves, and her clueless boyfriend makes her feel like she's imagining it all. After a failed road trip ends in disaster, Marguerite finally searches for answers: Why is she so sensitive to everything? Why can't she just make small talk? Why...
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How do trees live? Do they feel pain, or have awareness of their surroundings? Research is now suggesting trees are capable of much more than we have ever known. In The Hidden Life of Trees, forester Peter Wohlleben puts groundbreaking scientific discoveries into a language everyone can relate to. In The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben shares his deep love of woods and forests and explains the amazing processes of life, death, and regeneration...
12) Learn Spanish with Paul Noble: Complete Course: Spanish made easy with your personal language coach
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Español
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An exciting, non-traditional approach to language learning with the easy, relaxed appeal of an audio-only product. No books. No rote memorisation. No chance of failure. This download contains the entire course: Part 1• Language ground rules• The use of the past tense• Numbers• Essential vocabulary to use when booking into a hotel, taking a taxi, and eating out Part 2• Asking for directions• Verb revision• Travelling by bus and train•...
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English
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UK's bestselling language learning audio series. This full course takes you from complete beginner in Italian to complete confidence. It is the perfect companion for holidays and business trips abroad. • Easy to use – fast, flexible and portable• Easy to follow – just listen, speak and learn• Easy to learn – no complex grammar Whether you're a beginner or you want to refresh and build upon your existing knowledge, you can become confident...
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English
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UK's bestselling language learning audio series. This full course takes you from complete beginner in Spanish to complete confidence. It is the perfect companion for holidays and business trips abroad. • Easy to use – fast, flexible and portable• Easy to follow – just listen, speak and learn• Easy to learn – no complex grammar Whether you're a beginner or you want to refresh and build upon your existing knowledge, you can become confident...
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English
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A social history of Labradors, and how they have become the world's most beloved dogs, by writer, presenter and long-time dog lover Ben Fogle, whose beloved black Labrador, Inca, famously accompanied him on numerous journeys and adventures. Labradors are the most popular breed of dog in the world. Not only a great family companion, they also excel at hunting, tracking, retrieving, guiding and rescuing. But where did the breed originally come from?...
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Dog Soldiers tells the story of two brave young 'dog soldiers' (Army bomb dog handlers), killed in action in Afghanistan with their dogs by their side, through the inspirational words of their mothers. Lance Corporal Kenneth Rowe and Lance Corporal Liam Tasker were both dog lovers from boyhood and went on to do the job they had always wanted to do. Through the soldiers' mothers – Lyn Rowe and Jane Duffy – the book will take the reader on a journey...
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Easy Spanish Step-by-Step is THE top-selling Spanish book on all of Amazon! Ranked #1 in the Spanish Language Instruction category after more than 5,000 4-and 5-star reviews, the reviews speak for themselves. Now, it's your turn to learn Spanish with us! This audio course is designed to help you learn Spanish as quickly and as thoroughly as possible.
No one wants to spend effort and hours learning a language, and still not truly, authentically, be...
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The author of the acclaimed true-crime memoir, The Kill Jar, tells the inside story of the "University of Idaho Murders," offering a memorable, thoughtful dive into our societal fascination with true crime, the media's seeming blood-frenzy, and the future of homicide investigations, while cultivating an intimate look into the minds and hearts of the victims and their suspected killer alike.
Just after 4:00 am on November 13, 2022, four University...
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'There is a lot to like in this radically open book. I would recommend this book to anyone struggling in their relationship' - Dr Tara Porter
Therapists - and married couple - Matt and Sarah Davies help readers to understand why their relationship feels broken and give them the tools to repair it.
When we meet someone and fall in love, everything seems easy at first. But Matt and Sarah Davies,
relationship counsellors and husband and wife, know...
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This is an essential companion for adventurers everywhere. From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defense in the streets, be prepared on land or sea. This unrivalled guide from SAS legend John 'Lofty' Wiseman's will cover and – the characteristics and climates of different regions and zones (including polar, arid, and tropical), how to plan a route, and where to travel.
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