The biographies in this series for high school students are both factual and fun to read; length and format are designed to meet educators' requirements and students' interests. This book in the series details the life of actress Halle Berry from childhood through adulthood, shedding light on her family background, her personal and professional influences, and her accomplishments and struggles in an industry where many of the parts she played were written with a white actress in mind. The ...

As Victoria begins to notice changes in her mother, she is guided by the love and support of her father, teacher, and best friend as she learns that mental illness is not anyone's fault and that feelings, even the hard ones, deserve to be explored and understood.According to The Child and Family Institute, 1 in 14 children, aged 0-17, have a parent with poor mental health. Ideal for parents, caregivers, educators, counselors, and therapists, Brave Little Hearts fosters self-analysi...

In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch of modern times.Little Elizabeth loved dogs and horses and dreamed of living on a farm. But, one day, she heard chants on the streets. Her uncle Edward had renounced the Crown, which meant her father would be the next king, and she heiress to the throne. From that day on, she had to learn how to ...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Stevie Wonder, the genius behind some of the world’s best-loved songs.At just 8 years old, it was clear that Steveland Judkins was going to be a star. Renamed Stevie Wonder for his astonishing talent on the piano and other instruments, he wrote and performed some of the biggest hits of the 1970s. Stevie became known for his inventiveness...

John Hunter can’t refuse a request from his birth father to find his soon to be stepsister. But finding Mila means finding trouble, because it follows her everywhere. All he wants is to get her back to Earth and get his father off his back. Problem is, Mila has other plans.Mila doesn’t need an overgrown Neanderthal in her way. She has a mission to accomplish. So what if she is a thrill junkie and that is the only reason she works for the good guys. She does her job, and does it wel...

In her kitchen at the Red Door Inn, executive chef Caden Holt is calm, collected, and competent. But when her boss asks her to show off their beautiful island to impress a visiting travel writer and save the inn, Caden is forced to face a world much bigger than her kitchen—and a man who makes her wish she was beautiful.Journalist Adam Jacobs is on a forced sabbatical on Prince Edward Island. He's also on assignment to uncover a story. Instead he's falling in love with the island's ...

You don't know what you've got till he's gone....A lot of things about my life are uncertain. Being half-Hunter/half-Vampire can make for a lot of confusion. But if there's one thing in this life I am certain of, it's that I love my boyfriend Brandon.Yet, the more time I spend with Alex, the more I start to wonder if there might be something there as well. Sometimes when he looks at me, I think he sees more than a silly girl trying to find her place in this world.Did ...

Penelope Hunter loves her job as the events manager at one of Savannah's premier historic venues—until her ex-fiancé walks into her office with his new bride-to-be. To make matters worse, a scheming social matriarch is intent on seeing Penelope fired, especially if she insists on being seen with Tucker Westbrook.Since returning from serving two tours in the Middle East, Tucker has built a thriving security company. His work is nearly as stabilizing as his friendship with Penelope, ...

Death is a stalker, preying on the ones I love, and even my superpowers aren't strong enough to stop it.All I wanted was to help the people suffering in Eastern Europe. With the Vampire Queen gone, Daunator was laying claim to the area, taking as many people as he could get. Unfortunately, the Leaders were still on their honeymoon, and no one else on the team wanted to do anything about it.Except for Christian--my nemesis.But when he found himself in a really bad situa...

Sometimes following your dreams isn’t all it’s cracked up to be….When I decided I’d stop at nothing to become a Vampire Hunter, even though my older sister and her teammates knew I wasn’t ready, I got myself into trouble—a whole lot of trouble. Now, I’ll never be exactly what I wanted to be—and I’ll never be the same as I was before either.There’s a dangerous Vampire on the loose, and I know I’m the only one who can stop him from continuing to prey on the innocent. But since ...

"The book′s strengths are its practical information and the specific ways of looking at expectations and developing a common language. The forms included will be of great benefit to school teams."—Susan Safarik, Supervisor, Department of Special EducationLincoln Public Schools, NE"Provides a lot of research and breaks down the processes for implementing positive behavior supports effectively in schools. Step-by-step directions, sample forms, and examples ...

"A complete overhaul of the Western museum tradition" —Publishers Weekly"An impressive critique of the universal museum as complicit in the damages inflicted by colonial power" —Isaac Julien, artist and filmmaker"Should fascinate anyone interested in social justice, post-colonialism and the arts" —Euronews"Powerful and so relevant" —DiacritikThe Western museum is a...