Added by: flame333 | Karma: 381.35 | Fiction literature | 13 February 2012
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Dear Bully (2011)
You are not alone.
Seventy authors tell their stories. Today's top authors for teens come together to share their stories about bullying - as silent observers on the sidelines of high school, as victims, and as perpetrators - in a collection at turns moving and self-effacing, but always deeply personal.
Touchstone Classware brings the whole package of book, audio and video together in one disc, providing the perfect bridge between teacher-led instruction and student-focused learning. There is no easier way to transform your lessons, encouraging students to interact even more with each other and their learning material – and, it's all instantly accessible in just one click.
Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11526.39 | Fiction literature | 10 February 2012
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Storm Peak comes his latest thriller featuring Jesse Parker-a tense showdown with hostage-takers... When guests and staff at a snowbound ski lodge in Utah are taken hostage by heavily armed men, Jesse Parker may be their only hope. Jesse has left Steamboat Springs to try to salvage his career after a horrific skiing accident-but finds his refuge has turned into a war zone.
In Pressure, the islanders work together to retrieve a wedding ring that has fallen down a sink drain. With the help of a visiting inventor, they discover what a straw, plunger, vacuum and jackhammer all have in common: They are all useful tools that operate by manipulating a force called pressure. The islanders discover the differences and similarities between devices that derive their power from changing air pressure (pneumatic machines) and from liquid pressure (hydraulic machines).
In Engines, inhabitants of Mammoth Island look for an alternative to mammoths to speed up pizza delivery. They decide to experiment with different engines and discover how each works -- from simple rockets to turbofan jet engines to gasoline engines. Comparing the advantages and drawbacks of these internal combustion engines, the islanders determine which one will serve their business best and ensure that their pizzas are delivered on time.
