- Table View
- List View
Charming But Insane: Charming But Insane (Girl, 15 Ser.)
by Sue LimbGirl, 15, Charming But Insane, huge bum, massive ears, seeks ... Well, seeks Ben Jones, but failing that, large Muslim-type burka garment to cover her deformities.Life can be trying when your best friend is a goddess, you are a woeful underachiever, and Ben Jones won't even look in your direction. Painfully spot on, Girl, 15 reveals with Technicolor precision the agony and the ecstasy (and the embarrassment) of being a teenager. With razor-sharp observation and deadpan humour we are offered a privileged peek at the life of Jess, 15, charming, but most definitely insane. This novel has a unique voice and humour that will make you want to read it again and again - if you can bring yourself to put it down in the first place.
Charming or What? (Witch-in-Training #3)
by Maeve FrielMiss Strega takes Jess to Charm Archipeligo where meets the extraordinary pirate-turned-with Pelagia. The third title in this magical series.
Chase: Book 1 (Chase #1)
by Linwood BarclayGet ready to run . . . an edge-of-your-seat thriller with bite from international bestselling author Linwood Barclay, in his first novel for 9-12 year olds.Chipper is a very special dog. As part of a top-secret, multi-million dollar experiment to create the ultimate canine spy technology, Chipper's whole life has been spent within the walls of a secret organization known only as The Institute. Chipper is supposed to be more machine than mutt, but something's wrong and The Institute knows it. He's about to be terminated.Across the state, twelve-year-old orphan Jeff Conway is working all hours at his aunt Flo's lakeside cabin business. He misses his parents, his old life, and the dog he had to leave behind.When Chipper escapes and his and Jeff's paths collide, dog and boy find themselves tangled up in the most dangerous game of chase imaginable...Winner of the Arthur Ellis award for Best Kid's Crime NovelDanger, secrets and thrilling suspense in Linwood Barclay's action-packed first novel for children.
The Chase: A Witch Hunter Novella (The Witch Hunter)
by Virginia BoeckerA witch and a revenant. One full of life, the other technically dead. Fifer and Schuyler's relationship is nothing if not unusual. Some might even call it ill-advised. But try as they might to push each other away, something keeps bringing them back together.Then a force stronger than their attraction comes between them: Lord Blackwell, the Inquisitor and most powerful man in Anglia. He sends Schuyler on a mission--a mythical sword, rumored to make its owner invincible, lies somewhere in Anglia and it's Schuyler's job to find it.Meanwhile, left behind in Harrow with her studies, Fifer can't help but worry what's become of her undead paramour. Schuyler's been missing for weeks and Fifer may be the one who can--or who cares enough to--find him.An enthralling new Witch Hunter series novella. Word Count: ~19,000
A Chase In Time (A Chase in Time)
by Sally NichollsA fast-paced adventure full of car chases, arson and cake!The old gilt-edged mirror has hung in Alex's aunt's house for as long as he can remember. Alex hardly notices it, until the day he and his sister are pulled through the mirror, back into 1912. It's the same house, but a very different place to live, and the people they meet need their help. Soon they're caught up in car chases and treasure hunts as they race to find a priceless golden cup - but will they ever be able to return to their own time?From multi-award-winning author Sally Nicholls, A Chase In Time is the first in a brilliant time-slip adventure series for 7+ readers, beautifully illustrated inside by Rachael Dean, with cover illustrations by Isabelle Follath.
Chasers: Number 1 in series (Alone #1)
by James PhelanJesse is on a school trip in New York when his subway carriage is rocked by an explosion. When he and three friends crawl out of the wreckage they discover a city in chaos. Streets are deserted. Buildings are in ruins. And the only other survivors seem are infected with a virus that turns them into horrifying predators. . .
Chasing Augustus
by Kimberly Newton FuscoRosie must get Augustus back. He may be a big, sloppy dog and her grandpa Harry says he can't live in the flat, but he forgets how much you can love a dog. He is the true-blue friend of Rosie's soul and she will do anything to find him. She doesn't need any help, especially not from Philippe, the new boy downstairs, because he is useless and looks like a puppy about to be kicked. She'll have to face Swanson, who never talks to anyone and always knows when you've stolen her apples. Rosie is about to embark on an incredible adventure . . .
Chasing Impossible: A Coming Of Age Ya Romance (Pushing the Limits #4)
by Katie McGarryAvailable by popular demand, the latest installment of the beloved, award-winning Pushing the Limits series
Chasing Power
by Sarah Beth DurstSixteen-year-old Kayla was born with the ability to move things with her mind-things like credit cards and buttons on cash registers-and she has become a master shoplifter. She steals to build up enough money for her and her mom to be able to flee if her dad finds them again . . . which would mean grave danger for them both. When she's caught stealing by a boy named Daniel-a boy with the ability to teleport-he needs her help and is willing to blackmail her to get it. Together, they embark on a quest to find and steal an ancient incantation, written on three indestructible stones and hidden millennia ago, all to rescue Daniel's kidnapped mother. But Kayla has no idea that this rescue mission will lead back to her own family-and to betrayals that she may not be able to forgive…or survive.
Chasing Stars
by Helen DouglasThe boy Eden loves just saved her life. Now she must save his.To do so she must make a huge sacrifice. Eden can never see her friends or family again, as she travels a hundred years into the future. But the dangerous risk Ryan took to rescue Eden has been uncovered, and now Ryan faces exile . . . which will leave Eden separated from him – the one person she can't live without – and stuck in the future. She must fight to save both of them.The mesmerising sequel to the author's wonderful debut, After Eden.
Chasing Stars
by Helen DouglasWhen Ryan chose to return to 2012 to save Eden from certain death, he knew that he would be altering the timeline of the world--but he didn't expect to be followed, or that the "cleaner" from his own time would be so ruthless. Soon, there is nowhere for the star-crossed lovers to run. Capture is inevitable.Eden and Ryan must travel to Ryan's present era of 2123 to face trial. In prison, Eve contemplates everyone she has ever known having lived and died many years before and facing a likely permanent separation from Ryan. Escaping would mean certain death. Taking the blame would save Ryan--but would result in life imprisonment. All Eden wants is Ryan, but is it possible--given the threat their love poses to the thread of time--that they can ever be together?The stakes are high in this epic cross-century romance where love bends the laws of time and reason.
Chasing the Dark
by Sam HepburnMum's dead. Killed in a car crash. Her last words, a message to someone I've never even heard of. All I've got left is a trail of secrets and lies that lead to a locked up house. I tell you now, I'm not going to stop 'til I've smashed open the truth.
Chasing the High: A Firsthand Account of One Young Person's Experience with Substance Abuse (Adolescent Mental Health Initiative)
by Kyle Keegan Howard MossKyle Keegan was like many teenagers: eager to fit in at school, he experimented with alcohol and drugs. Soon, his abuse of these substances surpassed experimentation and became a ruthless addiction to heroin that nearly destroyed his life. Now in recovery, Keegan tells his remarkable story in Chasing the High. Starting with the early days of alcohol and drug use, Keegan charts his decline into crime and homelessness as his need for heroin surpassed all thoughts of family and friends, of right and wrong. He then goes on to use these experiences to offer guidance and practical advice to other young people who may be struggling with substance abuse. In straightforward, easy-to-understand language and along with the psychiatric expertise of Howard Moss, MD, Keegan discusses what is known about the neurobiology of addiction in young people, how to seek treatment, and how to get the most out of professional help. He also covers such topics as which therapies are used to combat addiction, how to talk to family and friends about substance abuse, and how to navigate risky situations. Both an absorbing memoir and a useful resource for young people. Part of the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative series of books written specifically for teens and young adults, Chasing the High is at once both an absorbing memoir and a useful resource. It offers hope to those who are struggling with substance abuse and will help them to overcome its challenges and to go on to lead healthy, productive lives.
Chasing the Stars
by Malorie BlackmanOlivia and her twin brother, Aidan, are heading alone back to Earth following the virus that completely wiped out the rest of their crew, and their family, in its entirety.Nathan's ship is heading in the opposite direction. But on the journey it is attacked. Only a few survive.Their lives unexpectedly collide. Nathan and Olivia are instantly attracted to each other, deeply, head over heels.But not everyone is pleased. Surrounded by rumours, deception, even murder, is it possible to live out a happy-ever-after...?'Full of nail-biting adventure, interstellar conflict and then passion...keeps us guessing to the last'Sunday Times'Goes boldly where few YA titles have gone before...a combination of Star Trek, Ten Things I Hate About You and a murder mystery. What's not to like?'Guardian
Cheated
by Patrick JonesMick, Brody and Aaron spend most of their free time drinking and commiserating about the raw deal they have in life. One night, instead of going to the high school football game, they start on a drinking binge that spirals down farther and farther until it ends with a deadly mistake. Although he's not part of the violence, Mick helps his friends cover up their terrible actions. When they get caught, Mick must decide whether to trust his friends not to talk to the police or to choose to be the one tha t makes a deal to get himself off the hook. An exploration of class, opportunity-or the lack thereof-and the consequences of taking the wrong path.
Check Your English Vocabulary for Business and Administration: All you need to improve your vocabulary (Check Your Vocabulary)
by Rawdon WyattThis workbook provides a range of exercises to help learners of English at intermediate level and above learn and review essential vocabulary used in business and administration. It is particularly suitable for students or overseas-trained business and administration staff who want to work in an English-speaking country, or whose work brings them into regular contact with English-speaking business people. It is also ideal for students who are planning to take the BEC Vantage / Higher exam, the TOEIC or one of the LCCI International Qualifications.
Checkmate: Book 3 (Noughts And Crosses #3)
by Malorie BlackmanGrowing up as dual heritage in a world of bitter prejudice has meant some tough times for Callie Rose.The more she learns about her own history, the more she realizes just how much has been hidden from her . . . and how much danger she could be pulled into.'Another emotional hard-hitter'Sunday Times
Checkmate!: The young player's complete guide to chess
by John FoleyChess is the ultimate fun strategy game – and this is the perfect introduction to chess, whether you're a budding master or you've never played before.In simple, fun stages, readers will learn what every piece can do, and how to use them on the board. Clear, original board diagrams make the action easy to understand. Readers will also discover the best tactics to use against their opponent, from how to counter the Queen's Gambit to how to avoid the Fool's Mate. There's plenty to discover about the wider world of chess too – including unusual trivia and unbelievable true chess stories from history. You'll also find a full glossary of chess terms and profiles of some of the world's greatest players inside.Written with clarity and humour, this is the only guide any young chess player will need.
Checkmate!: The young player's complete guide to chess
by John FoleyChess is the ultimate fun strategy game – and this is the perfect introduction to chess, whether you're a budding master or you've never played before.In simple, fun stages, readers will learn what every piece can do, and how to use them on the board. Clear, original board diagrams make the action easy to understand. Readers will also discover the best tactics to use against their opponent, from how to counter the Queen's Gambit to how to avoid the Fool's Mate. There's plenty to discover about the wider world of chess too – including unusual trivia and unbelievable true chess stories from history. You'll also find a full glossary of chess terms and profiles of some of the world's greatest players inside.Written with clarity and humour, this is the only guide any young chess player will need.
Cheer Up Your Teddy Bear (PDF)
by Cressida Cowell Neal LaytonEmily Brown and her side-kick rabbit, Stanley, are back and this time they're on a mission to cheer up one very unhappy teddy bear. But, no matter what they try, the teddy bear is STILL miserable. Emily Brown has had ENOUGH! With an important message that children will understand, this is storytelling at its best, from an exciting creative team in children's books. 'Will both delight fans, and give them something to reflect on. Layton's illustrations are a joy, matching the text perfectly.' - Bookseller Written by Cressida Cowell, the bestselling author of the How to Train Your Dragon series. http://www.cressidacowell.co.uk/ Illustrated by award winning Neal Layton, creator of Stanley's Stick. http://www.neallayton.co.uk/
The Cheerful Cricket and Others
by Jeannette MarksA collection of 12 stories about how different insects and animals learn meaningful life lessons.
The Cheerleaders
by Kara Thomas'Sharp, brilliantly plotted, and totally engrossing' - Karen McManus, New York Times-bestselling author of One of Us Is LyingThere are no more cheerleaders in the town of Sunnybrook.First there was the car accident – two girls dead after hitting a tree on a rainy night. Then the murders happened – two girls were killed by the man next door. The police shot him, so no one will ever know why he did it. Monica's sister was the last cheerleader to die. After her suicide, Sunnybrook High disbanded the cheer squad. No one wanted to be reminded of the girls they'd lost.That was five years ago. Now the faculty and students at Sunnybrook High want to remember the lost cheerleaders. But for Monica, it's not that easy. Her world is starting to unravel. After she discovers the letters in her stepdad's desk, unearths an ancient phone, and meets a strange new friend at school, Monica can't just move on. Whatever happened five years ago isn't over. People know more than they're letting on and somehow, Monica is at the center of it all.There are no more cheerleaders in Sunnybrook, but that doesn't mean anyone else is safe.
A Cheesy Christmouse Story (Cheesy Children's Stories)
by David NorringtonFather Christmas is making his rounds, delivering presents on Christmas Eve. He arrives at one house and meets a cheeky mouse who tries to distract him so he can eat his mince pies. This charming story is based on an old poem The Christmas Mouse, and gives it a new twist with fantastic illustrations. A real treat for Christmas.
Chef: Chef Library Ebook (Play the Part)
by Liz GogerlyFind out what chefs do. Follow step-up-step activities to dress like a chef, make a chef's hat and pretend birthday cake and set up a play-cafe. Then follow simple role plays to act out the part of a chef!
Chef (What We Do)
by James NixonHighly photographic and easy-to-follow books packed with information, first-hand experience and guidance on the responsibilities involved in a vocation you may wish to pursue.