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Remmy continues to suffer from Sandy and her 'vampires' mean bullying. Amelia comes to the rescue and teaches Remmy some strategies to cope with her tormentors. She wants to tell her mom what is going on, but Sandy has manipulated the home situation, and Remmy feels that she can't burden her mom with her problems. The mean girls continue to harass her by setting her up on FB, and they even plant something in her bag to get her into trouble. Eventually, Remmy can take no more, and she tells her mom and new stepdad exactly what has been going on. To begin with...Marcus doesn't believe Remmy, ...

Remmy's life has definitely improved since she became friends with Charlie and Bridget. But unfortunately for her...Sandy and her vampire friends haven't backed off bullying her. They attack her whenever they can! Remmy continues to stay strong, but when they interfere with her friendship with Charlie, Remmy becomes distraught. Will Sandy win the day and take her boyfriend away from her? There's only one way to find out - read this book. We know you'll love it!!!!

Do you enjoy reading funny stories? Well, this is the book for you! This bundle of stories includes the Best Selling first books in Diary of an Almost Cool Girl, Diary of an Almost Cool Boy, Diary of an Almost Cool Witch, and the newest addition to the series - Diary of an Almost Cool Vampire. Kids love these books! They are hilarious and focus on kid issues and experiences. Perfect for girls and boys aged 8 to 12. Included in this fantastic bundle are: Diary of an Almost Cool Girl Book 1- Meet Maddi, and Book 2 - My New School Diary of an Almost Cool Boy Book 1 - Meet AJ, and Book 2 - ...

Witch School is a wonderful new series for girls aged 9-12. If you have already read book 1 and loved it, then this is a cheaper way to buy the rest of the series! It is available in KU as well. This is the story of a group of 12-year-old girls who are attending Miss Moffat's Academy for Young Witches, for the first time. They develop friendships, love/hate relationships, deal with bullying, fall in love, save the day, and learn how to become witches. Young girls and boys will love this book as they follow the ups and downs of these young witches.

An Action-Packed Book that is full of drama, bullying, and boy crushes, with a sprinkle of magic! Mel and Jackie continue to harass the twins, causing so many problems! Why can't this nasty witch and evil little elf just disappear! But these bullies aren't the only problem that Cindy and Lindy face. Their dad, who also happens to be their Deputy Principal, doesn't want his little girls to grow up, and he freaks out when he finds out that they have boyfriends! To make matters even worse, Grandma Thelma seems to have fallen in love with Mr. Janskee - the school principal!!! Could it get any ...

Young kids love to read funny books, and that's why Diary of an Almost Girl is so popular! Perfect for kids aged 8-12! This book contains all 5 stories in the series. If you liked Diary of a Wimpy Kid, you'll probably like this book. It is about a girl who is "almost cool", kind, resilient and very very funny. Book 1 - Meet Maddi - is always Free to download! Book 2 - My New School - a book loved by thousands of children all over the world. Here you get to meet Maddi's new friends, Mr. TDH, and have a laugh at her attempt to fit in at her new school. Book 3 - Meet the Cousins - takes us on ...

In Book 4, Maddi is absolutely loving life. Mr. TDH has become one of her two best friends. And a new puppy brings love, happiness, and embarrassment to Maddi's life. Read about her hilarious and sometimes embarrassing experiences at the school swimming carnival, the costume ball, and the Gold Pass Day. But Maddi also faces two challenges...a horrible new Principal and an old rival in the shape of Linda Douglas! Yes, Linda is still trying to interfere with Mr. TDH! Some girls NEVER change!!! You'll love this new book in the Best Selling series...Diary of an Almost Cool Girl. Perfect for ...

Books for Girls 9-12: Charlotte awakes from a terrible nightmare, could it be true? Is Margaret back to haunt her? And then Charlotte meets up with Charlie again, heart flutter as they stare into each other's eyes. Until something disgusting begins to happen, and Charlotte feeling embarrassed and sick has to leave Charlie in Margaret's hands. Charlotte discovers she has a special talent. At first, it is difficult to control, but with practice, Charlotte finds this talent very useful. Miss Moffat announces that the girls will go through 3 tests and the top five girls will visit the wizardry ...

Fantastic book for girls aged 9-12!Sandy continues to be bullied...including some frightening episodes that go way beyond silly childhood teasing. Remmy tries to help her, despite being accused of being the bully by Sandy and Marcus.The interschool athletics carnival gives Remmy and Charlie an opportunity to reconnect, and this makes Remmy feel extremely happy. But the bullying of Sandy continues and brings stress into their home. Remmy introduces Sandy to her own list of how to be popular. Sandy makes an effort to change and is even kind towards Mike. Remmy is incredibly proud of her step-...

The Unnatural World chronicles a disparate band of unlikely heroes: an effervescent mad scientist who would fertilize the seas, a pigeon obsessive bent on bringing back the extinct, a low-level government functionary in China doing his best to clean up his city, and more. These scientists, billionaires, and ordinary people are all working toward saving the best home humanity is ever likely to have.

What will High School be like for Remmy and Sandy? Almost all of their friends are attending the same school, except for Charlie! He is attending an all-boys private boarding school, much to Remmy's disappointment. Sandy is still friends with Rachel and Susie, but she is starting to question those friendships when they join in with another group of 'cool' girls. High School is starting to feel like a repeat of Middle School. An immediate attraction to a boy called Tony gives Sandy some breathing space, and she explores her creative side with the drama club. The two step-sisters grow apart ...

Branko Milanovic presents a bold new account of the dynamics that drive inequality on a global scale. Drawing on vast data sets and cutting-edge research, he explains the benign and malign forces that make inequality rise and fall within and among nations. He also reveals who has been helped the most by globalization, who has been held back, and what policies might tilt the balance toward economic justice.

In The Age of Intoxication, Benjamin Breen offers a window into a time when drugs were not yet separated into categories - illicit and licit, recreational and medicinal, modern and traditional - and there was no barrier between the drug dealer and the pharmacist.

What's Prison For? examines the “incarceration” part of mass incarceration. Our prisons remain a shameful waste of lives and money, feeding a pathological cycle of poverty, community dysfunction, crime and hopelessness. What is the alternative? This book makes the case for better rehabilitation and examines attempts to assure that people return from prison better equipped than when they arrived for the challenges life presents.

Perfect Book for Girls aged 9-12 who love Drama! Don’t you hate it when everything in your life is going along just fine…But then something happens that totally upsets your life! Cindy’s and Lindy’s lives are thrown into chaos when a nearby school burns down. Five new students join their class. Now, normally that would be fantastic…5 potential new friends! Unfortunately, that is not how it all worked out. You see, amongst the five students were an elf and a witch. These two girls bring a whole lot of attitude and trouble to the twins’ lives. Conflicts over power lead to Cindy ...

Recently, Shyamala Mehta’s life in LA feels stagnant: she’s undervalued at work, newly single, and constantly clashing with her marriage-obsessed mother. So when she’s offered a transfer to Mumbai, she travels halfway around the world to the now drought-stricken city her parents left behind.

The term "shadow government" typically refers to a perceived hidden or behind-the-scenes power structure that exerts control over politics, society, and global events. It suggests the existence of a secret or elite group influencing or controlling political decisions, economy, media, and culture from behind the scenes, often without public accountability. In some Christian contexts, this idea aligns with interpretations of spiritual warfare—an unseen influence by powers and principalities mentioned in Scriptures like Ephesians 6:12. Many Christian authors argue that a "shadow government" ...

For decades, the Navy has stood sentinel over crucial waterways, ensuring safe passage of goods from nearly all nations. The result is the longest phase of peace on the waters since the Phoenicians, with rising living standards, more (total) jobs, and the dramatic decline of poverty in Asia. But these prosperous times could be at an end. Today China is building warships at an extraordinary pace. India, Japan, Vietnam, and Europe are responding with more fighting ships. What will result from China’s rising naval might, particularly in the South China Sea?

The thrilling final two books in the MEAN GIRLS The Teenage Years series are real page-turners! Sandy and Remmy go to Tony's party, despite their concerns about Tony and his friends. From the moment they arrived, both girls felt uncomfortable. They were only 14! And around 100 teens were going wild in the house, and some of them were drinking. Remmy definitely wanted to leave immediately, but Sandy wanted to stick around for a while. After all, it was her boyfriend's party. But as the party progresses, things go badly for Sandy. The girls learn a very difficult lesson - the hard way! High ...

World history began in the Persian Gulf. The ancient port cities that dotted its coastlines created the first global seaboard, a place from where faiths and cultures from around the world set sail and made contact. More than a history, The Center of the World shows us that contradictions that define our modern age have always been present.