Young Adult Nonfiction

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Film Analysis Handbook: Analysing Films, Movies and Cinema - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Benjamin White (Author)Unlock the secrets of cinematic storytelling with the Film Analysis Handbook. Tailored for high school students studying English and Literature, this guide is your ticket to confidently dissecting films and crafting compelling analyses.From unravelling narrative threads to decoding visual symbolism, this book is full of insightful tips and engaging examples to elevate a student's understanding of film. Learn how to dissect a classic or cr...

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Report copyright infringementby Barbara Alleyne (Author), Ralph Crump (Illustrator)The book showcases a young girl who, from the time she was very young, presented herself as a caring individual who was always willing to attempt chores that were far beyond her capacity. As she developed, this skill became increasingly noticeable by her parents and her teachers. Subsequently, she was always rewarded with trophies and honors too numerous to mention. Number of Pages: 42 ...

Coming Out: Insights and Tips for Teenagers - Paperback

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by Kezia Endsley (Author)This book addresses the hows and whys of coming out, as well as potential concerns teenagers may have--including how to know when you're ready to come out, who to tell first, and how to deal with unsupportive people. First-hand accounts from teenagers provide personal insight throughout. Author BiographyKezia Endsley is an editor and author from Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition to editing technical publications and writing books for teens, she enjoys running and tri...

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by Adult Coloring Books (Author)Everyone needs a little "me time" every once in a while. What better way is there to relax and unwind than by coloring these meditative designs? Elegant abstract patterns and entrancing mandalas await you in these pages. It's time to de-stress and do something nice for yourself--and your brain. Part of the Peaceful Adult Coloring Book Series, this coloring book is designed with your sanity in mind. Coloring has been proven to be beneficial for adults, creating ...

Fearless & Free: A Step-by-Step Blueprint to Help Teens & Young Adults Conquer Anxiety - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Cai Graham (Author)Fearless & Free: A Step-by-Step Blueprint to Help Teens and Young Adults Conquer AnxietyAre you an adolescent feeling overwhelmed by anxiety?Do you want to take control of your thoughts and feelings?Fearless & Free: A Step-by-Step Blueprint to Help Teens and Young Adults Conquer Anxiety is here to help you reclaim your peace of mind.Perhaps you are a parent of an anxious teenager and you are unsure of what to say and how best to suppo...

So You Want to Work in a Museum? - Paperback

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by Tara Young (Author)This book discusses some of the benefits of working in museums; explains how museums differ according to size, type, and organizational structure; and goes through dozens of museum positions in detail. It is designed to introduce college students, graduate students, and/or young professionals to the museum field.Author BiographyTara Young is an experienced museum professional and a professor of museum studies at Tufts University. Currently an independent consultant, she ...

Live on Purpose: 100 Devotions for Letting Go of Fear and Following God - Hardcover

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by Sadie Robertson Huff (Author), Beth Clark (With), Tama Fortner (With)Learn how to celebrate every moment in life while living enthusiastically and following your God-given passions. New York Times bestselling author Sadie Robertson invites you to reach new depths of faith and new heights of life as you discover how to live life to the fullest through 100 relevant devotions.Live on Purpose takes the life-changing messages from Sadie's bestselling books Live Fearless and Live and helps you a...

The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion & the Fall of Imperial Russia - Hardcover

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by Candace Fleming (Author)"[A] superb history.... In these thrilling, highly readable pages, we meet Rasputin, the shaggy, lecherous mystic...; we visit the gilded ballrooms of the doomed aristocracy; and we pause in the sickroom of little Alexei, the hemophiliac heir who, with his parents and four sisters, would be murdered by the Bolsheviks in 1918." --The Wall Street Journal Here is the tumultuous, heartrending, true story of the Romanovs--at once an intimate portrait of Russia's last ro...

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by Christian Allaire (Author)Style is not just the clothes on our backs--it is self-expression, representation, and transformation. As a fashion-obsessed Ojibwe teen, Christian Allaire rarely saw anyone that looked like him in the magazines or movies he looked to for inspiration. Now the Fashion and Style Writer for Vogue, he isworking to change that--because clothes are never just clothes. Men's heels are a statement of pride in the face of LGTBQ+ discrimination, while ribbon shirts honor In...

Reading for Action: Engaging Youth in Social Justice through Young Adult Literature - Paperback

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by Ashley S. Boyd (Author), Janine J. Darragh (Author)This book illuminates methods for drawing upon young adult literature to facilitate students' social action.Author BiographyAshley S. Boyd is an Assistant Professor of English Education at Washington State University where she teaches courses on English methods, young adult literature, and critical theories and pedagogies. A former secondary English teacher, Ashley's research focuses on practicing teachers' social justice pedagogies and th...

The Great G.O.A.T. Debate: The Best of the Best in Everything from Sports to Science - Paperback

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by Paul Volponi (Author)Who is the Greatest Of All Time--the G.O.A.T.? This is the question debated constantly between fans for any number of categories. Who is the greatest basketball player of all time? The greatest band? Video game? Sci-fi movie? In The Great G.O.A.T. Debate: The Best of the Best in Everything from Sports to Science, award-winning young adult author Paul Volponi explores the "greatest of all time" in over twenty-five different categories. Volponi asks the G.O.A.T. question...

So You Want to Work in Sports: Advice and Insights from Respected Sports Industry Leaders - Hardcover

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by K. P. Wee (Author), Fred Claire (Foreword by)An essential resource offering career insight and practical advice from industry-leading sports professionals. In So You Want to Work in Sports, K. P. Wee has gathered invaluable first-hand perspectives from sports industry leaders with decades of experience in a range of fields, including broadcasting, sports management, journalism, scouting, marketing, analytics, and more. These seasoned professionals share their stories of how they got starte...

Robert E. Lee: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works - Hardcover

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by James I. Robertson Jr. (Author)Robert E. Lee is regarded as a brilliant military commander and also for his inspiring achievements on behalf of the new nation in the five years after the Civil War. Robert E. Lee: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works is an historical reference of Lee and his achievements.Author BiographyJames I. Robertson, Jr., served as Executive Director the U. S. Civil War Centennial Commission and worked closely with Presidents Kennedy and Johnson in marking the nat...

So You Want to Work in Sports: Advice and Insights from Respected Sports Industry Leaders - Paperback

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Exploring Careers in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics - Paperback

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by Lucy K. Tsado (Author), Robert Osgood (Author)Exploring Careers in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics is a one-stop shop for students and advisors, providing information about education, certifications, and tools to guide them in making career decisions within the field. Cybersecurity is a fairly new academic discipline and with the continued rise in cyberattacks, the need for technological and non-technological skills in responding to criminal digital behavior, as well as the requirement...

Inspired to Action: How Young Changemakers Can Shape Their Communities and the World - Hardcover

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by Jean Rawitt (Author)For young readers eager to make a positive impact on the world, Inspired to Action offers the knowledge and tools needed to become successful advocates. With personal stories and advice from 12 young activists, recommendations from seasoned professionals, and helpful resources, this book is for anyone who wants to make the world a better place.Author BiographyJean Rawitt is a freelance writer and a consultant for the Department of Volunteer Services at Mount Sinai Hospi...

Marketing Professionals: A Practical Career Guide - Paperback

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by Kezia Endsley (Author)Marketing Professionals: A Practical Career Guide includes interviews with marketing professionals. This book covers the following job areas in marketing: Digital marketing SEO (search engine optimization) and web analytics Social media marketing Graphic design Brand management Product marketing Author BiographyKezia Endsley is an editor and writer with over 25 years of experience. She is the author of four educational books for middle school and high school aged st...

Social Workers: A Practical Career Guide - Paperback

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by Tracy Brown Hamilton (Author)Social Workers: A Practical Career Guide covers the steps you need to take have a career in this field and includes interviews with professionals currently working in this field.Author BiographyTracy Brown Hamilton is a writer, editor, and journalist based in the Netherlands. She has written several books on topics ranging from careers to media, economics to pop culture. She lives with her husband and three children. Number of Pages: 98 Dimensions: 0.23 x 9 x 6...

Substance Abuse Counselors: A Practical Career Guide - Paperback

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by Tracy Brown Hamilton (Author)Welcome to the substance abuse counselor field! If you are interested in a career as a substance abuse counselor, you've come to the right book. What exactly do these people do on the job every day? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? T...

Coping with Parental Death: Insights and Tips for Teenagers - Paperback

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by Michelle Shreeve (Author)Losing a parent at any time in one's life is difficult, but losing a parent when a teenager brings its own distinct challenges. Coping with Parental Death offers coping strategies, expert advice, useful resources, and valuable insight from other young adults, providing support to those struggling with the death of one or both of their parents.Author BiographyMichelle Shreeve is a freelance writer who has been published nationally and locally in newspapers, magazine...

Electricians: A Practical Career Guide - Paperback

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by Marcia Santore (Author)Electricians: A Practical Career Guide includes interviews with professionals in a field that has proven to be a stable, lucrative, and growing profession. If you're looking for a career as an electrician this is the book for you.Author BiographyMarcia Santore is a writer and editor from New England. She has worked as a magazine editor and writer and has written on many topics, including profiles of artists, scholars, scientists, and businesspeople in a way that is a...

Media and Journalism Professionals: A Practical Career Guide - Paperback

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by Tracy Brown Hamilton (Author)Media and Journalism Professionals: A Practical Career Guide includes interviews with professionals in a field that has proven to be a stable, lucrative, and growing profession. Author BiographyTracy Brown Hamilton is a writer, editor, and journalist based in the Netherlands. She has written many books on topics ranging from parenting to economics, careers to pop culture. She lives with her husband and three children. Number of Pages: 110 Dimensions: 0.27 x 9 x...

Biomedical Science Professionals: A Practical Career Guide - Paperback

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by Marcia Santore (Author)This book covers seven of the many careers in the growing field of biomedical science and includes interviews with professionals.Author BiographyMarcia Santore is an author and artist from New England. She enjoys writing about interesting people and the fascinating things they do. She's written on many topics, including the profiles of artists, scholars, scientists, and businesspeople. She has also illustrated and published several children's books. See her writing w...

Computer Game Development and Animation: A Practical Career Guide - Paperback

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by Tracy Brown Hamilton (Author)Computer Game Development & Animation which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. Artist/Animator Producer Sound Designer Video Game Designer Video Game Developer Video Game Tester Writer Author BiographyTracy Brown Hamilton is a writer, editor, and journalist based in the Netherlands. She has written several books on topics ranging fr...

Multimedia and Graphic Designers: A Practical Career Guide - Paperback

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by Kezia Endsley (Author)Welcome to the multimedia and graphic designer field! If you are interested in a career in these fields, you've come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? Th...

Veterinary Technicians and Assistants: A Practical Career Guide - Paperback

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by Kezia Endsley (Author)Veterinary technicians and Assistants: A Practical Career Guide includes interviews with professionals in a field that has proven to be a stable, lucrative, and growing profession.Author BiographyKezia Endsley is an editor and writer with over 25 years of experience. She is the author of four educational books for middle school and high school aged students. She has worked as an editor for numerous publishers, both in-house and as a freelancer. Number of Pages: 114 Di...

Marie Curie: A Reference Guide to Her Life and Works - Hardcover

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by Marilyn Ogilvie (Author)This encyclopedia examines Marie Curie's life and contributions.Author BiographyMarilyn Bailey Ogilvie is professor emerita of the history of science and curator emerita of the History of Science Collections at the University of Oklahoma. Number of Pages: 126 Dimensions: 0.38 x 10 x 7 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 15, 2021

Plumbers: A Practical Career Guide - Paperback

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by Marcia Santore (Author)Welcome to the Plumbers field! If you are interested in a career as a plumber, you've come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answ...

Florence Nightingale: A Reference Guide to Her Life and Works - Hardcover

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by Lynn McDonald (Author)This reference guide covers all aspects of the life and works of Florence Nightingale. The extensive A to Z section includes several hundred entries. The bibliography provides a comprehensive list of publications concerning her life and work.Author BiographyLynn McDonald is professor emerita at the University of Guelph. She was a member of the Canadian Parliament 1982-1988, when she was spokesperson for the New Democratic Party variously on Justice, Communications and...

Golda Meir: A Reference Guide to Her Life and Works - Hardcover

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by Meron Medzini (Author)This reference guide covers all aspects of the life and works of Golda Meir. The extensive A to Z section includes several hundred entries. The bibliography provides a comprehensive list of publications concerning her life and work.Author BiographyMeron Medzini, a native born Israeli, has served as director of the Israel Government Press Office and was Golda Meir's spokesman in 1973-1974. His book Golda - A Political Biography won the Israel Prime Minister's Award in ...

Karl Marx: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works - Hardcover

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by Frank W. Elwell (Author), Brian Andrews (Author), Kenneth S. Hicks (Author)This reference guide covers all aspects of the life and works of Karl Marx. The extensive A to Z section includes several hundred entries. The bibliography provides a comprehensive list of publications concerning his life and work.Author BiographyFrank W. Elwell is a sociologist and professor in the department of Psychology and Sociology at Rogers State University. He has been teaching sociology since 1979 and is th...

Michelangelo: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works - Hardcover

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by Lilian H. Zirpolo (Author)This reference guide covers all aspects of the life and works of Michelangelo. The extensive A to Z section includes several hundred entries. The bibliography provides a comprehensive list of publications concerning his life and work.Author BiographyLilian H. Zirpolo has authored a number of articles and books on Renaissance and Baroque art, including The Historical Dictionary of Renaissance Art and The Historical Dictionary of Baroque Art and Architecture. Her in...