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Vampires, and hellhounds, and misfits, oh my! Isis is a typical teenager...until she's not.When her boyfriend turns out to be a vampire, and an ill-attempted bite on the neck turns her only mostly dead, Isis must navigate a world she never imagined existed...one chock full of supernatural creatures, a gargoyle priest, and a half-fairy who hates her on sight.Add to that a hellhound whose grasp of the English language is greater than any schoolteacher, and she's got her undead hands full.Determined to hunt down her erstwhile boyfriend and turn human again, Isis ultimately has to figure out if being fully alive really is all that different from being partly dead. Watchers of 'Wednesday', and 'Sabrina' will love this quirky standalone novel. First in a series!

This book is part of a series titled "How We Organize Ourselves" and explains our government and infrastructure, specifically on "US Constitution" written in Simplified Chinese targeted at second language learners.Reach Connect Grow provides leveled books that are accessible and relevant to American audience learning Chinese as a second language. These books are part of Level Chinese reading curriculum for both literature and informational text with emphasis on grammar and comprehension skills. Teachers can use these books to differentiate the skill levels of each student and help them improve their reading proficiency. Text complexity is based on leveling standards set by Level Chinese. This is a level G book.The non-fiction series of Reach Connect Grow books are written such that second language learners can master each level by reading about topics that are relevant and interesting to their life. These text courses support multiple national standards including Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. To learn more about entire offering from Level Chinese, visit www.levelchinese.com.

This book will help you grow in confidence and faith through Jesus Christ. You will learn that God created you to help and bless others.

A short story about social emotional behavior and multicultural learning, specifically on "bullying", written in Traditional Chinese targeted at second language learners.Reach Connect Grow provides leveled books that are accessible and relevant to American audience learning Chinese as a second language. These books are part of Level Chinese reading curriculum for both literature and informational text with emphasis on grammar and comprehension skills. Teachers can use these books to differentiate the skill levels of each student and help them improve their reading proficiency. Text complexity is based on leveling standards set by Level Chinese. This is a level F book.The non-fiction series of Reach Connect Grow books are written such that second language learners can master each level by reading about topics that are relevant and interesting to their life. These text courses support multiple national standards including Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. To learn more about entire offerings from Level Chinese, visit www.levelchinese.com

Addy's life changed forever the day she purposely let her father drown. Immersed in a new world at boarding school, she learns she's not the only one with secrets. While trying to navigate the minefield of painful lies that seem to be rattling around her family's past, she meets soft on the eyes and heavy on the heart, Leo. Despite the distractions surrounding her, darkness creeps in, and Addy must decide to cling to her new life and friends or let the monsters hidden in all the secrets carry her away. The choice is hers, sink or swim.

A short story about social emotional behavior and multicultural learning, specifically on "finding your own answers", written in Traditional Chinese targeted at second language learners.Reach Connect Grow provides leveled books that are accessible and relevant to American audience learning Chinese as a second language. These books are part of Level Chinese reading curriculum for both literature and informational text with emphasis on grammar and comprehension skills. Teachers can use these books to differentiate the skill levels of each student and help them improve their reading proficiency. Text complexity is based on leveling standards set by Level Chinese. This is a level E book.The non-fiction series of Reach Connect Grow books are written such that second language learners can master each level by reading about topics that are relevant and interesting to their life. These text courses support multiple national standards including Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. To learn more about entire offerings from Level Chinese, visit www.levelchinese.com

A short story about social emotional behavior and multicultural learning, specifically on "honoring your parents", written in Simplified Chinese targeted at second language learners.Reach Connect Grow provides leveled books that are accessible and relevant to American audience learning Chinese as a second language. These books are part of Level Chinese reading curriculum for both literature and informational text with emphasis on grammar and comprehension skills. Teachers can use these books to differentiate the skill levels of each student and help them improve their reading proficiency. Text complexity is based on leveling standards set by Level Chinese. This is a level J book.The non-fiction series of Reach Connect Grow books are written such that second language learners can master each level by reading about topics that are relevant and interesting to their life. These text courses support multiple national standards including Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. To learn more about entire offerings from Level Chinese, visit www.levelchinese.com

La Reina de los Corazones Rojos es una novela romántica juvenil que toca algunos de los aspectos que viven los jóvenes al entrar a la adolescencia relacionadas con los temas del primer amor, amigos, sociedad, entre otros temas que irán descubriendo a lo largo de la novela. El título hace referencia a una chica atractiva e inalcanzable para muchos, de ahí la parte que hace mención a "La Reina" que sin intensión ha roto muchos corazones aún sin ni siquiera saberlo. Los Corazones Rojos, hace alusión a ese corazón puro, radiante y vigoroso de la juventud. Todos los personajes son adolescentes de secundaria que han estudiado juntos desde la primaria y han formado un grupo de amigos que pronto será puesto a prueba por el amor. Como se relata en la historia la adolescencia es una etapa de descubrimiento, exploración y emociones intensas, que marca una transición vital en la que dejámos atrás la infancia para enfrentar el mundo de los adultos. El proceso de madurez implica tomar decisiones cruciales que definen el rumbo que llevaremos en el futuro y en ocasiones otros pueden salir lastimados.

A short story about social emotional behavior and multicultural learning, specifically on "how beliefs effect our lives", written in Simplified Chinese targeted at second language learners.Reach Connect Grow provides leveled books that are accessible and relevant to American audience learning Chinese as a second language. These books are part of Level Chinese reading curriculum for both literature and informational text with emphasis on grammar and comprehension skills. Teachers can use these books to differentiate the skill levels of each student and help them improve their reading proficiency. Text complexity is based on leveling standards set by Level Chinese. This is a level J book.The non-fiction series of Reach Connect Grow books are written such that second language learners can master each level by reading about topics that are relevant and interesting to their life. These text courses support multiple national standards including Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. To learn more about entire offerings from Level Chinese, visit www.levelchinese.com

A short story about social emotional behavior and multicultural learning, specifically on "being a good citizen", written in Simplified Chinese targeted at second language learners.Reach Connect Grow provides leveled books that are accessible and relevant to American audience learning Chinese as a second language. These books are part of Level Chinese reading curriculum for both literature and informational text with emphasis on grammar and comprehension skills. Teachers can use these books to differentiate the skill levels of each student and help them improve their reading proficiency. Text complexity is based on leveling standards set by Level Chinese. This is a level J book.The non-fiction series of Reach Connect Grow books are written such that second language learners can master each level by reading about topics that are relevant and interesting to their life. These text courses support multiple national standards including Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. To learn more about entire offerings from Level Chinese, visit www.levelchinese.com

APOLOGIESAll mistakes in this book have been duly corrected. Thanks for the feedback. Do you love Maths and Numbers? Why not try out our amazing mathematical puzzle, the number pyramid? Enjoy as you solve this puzzle with a different range of difficulties. Do you want to keep your mind sharp in a fun and challenging way? Take a look at our Number Pyramid Puzzle Books!FeaturesBold and ClearStraightforward and ChallengingLarge printSeveral difficulty levels.These books, which are appropriate for both children and adults, are filled with a range of number puzzles that will keep you delighted and engaged for hours on end. Each puzzle is made up of a series of numbers arranged in a pyramid structure, with the goal of filling in the missing numbers using numerical patterns and relationships.You get to enjoy this number pyramid as you increase your mathematical accuracy, focus, and mental acuity. This also would help improve your speed in solving mathematical sums. Enjoy!

A short story about social emotional behavior and multicultural learning, specifically on "dreaming big and working hard", written in Simplified Chinese targeted at second language learners.Reach Connect Grow provides leveled books that are accessible and relevant to American audience learning Chinese as a second language. These books are part of Level Chinese reading curriculum for both literature and informational text with emphasis on grammar and comprehension skills. Teachers can use these books to differentiate the skill levels of each student and help them improve their reading proficiency. Text complexity is based on leveling standards set by Level Chinese. This is a level I book.The non-fiction series of Reach Connect Grow books are written such that second language learners can master each level by reading about topics that are relevant and interesting to their life. These text courses support multiple national standards including Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. To learn more about entire offerings from Level Chinese, visit www.levelchinese.com

這是一個關於兩兄弟在飛島上發現神奇力量的故事。這股力量可以召喚出傳說中的巨靈神，並被島上的居民稱為天能。居民們相信這是神的恩賜，視之為神聖的力量。教宗卻認為這股力量只應屬於神的子民，並不應該讓它的秘密外傳。他深信若是將這股力量傳播出去，將會引發災難，並可能導致戰爭爆發。然而，陸地上的人得知了這股力量的存在，他們對於天能的力量心生貪念，希望能夠將其掌握在手中。這些貪婪的人試圖進入飛島，為了奪取這股力量而引發了一場大規模的戰爭。兩兄弟意識到這場戰爭將帶來災難，他們深感責任重大，決定保護這股力量不被濫用。最終，天能的秘密被守護在島上，遠離了陸地上貪婪之人的手中。他們與巨靈神一起保護著這份神聖的力量，確保它只為造福人類而存在，而非引發戰爭和災難。這個故事傳達了對於力量的謹慎和責任感的重要性，以及保護神聖之物不被濫用的價值觀。它也強調了共同努力和理解的力量，使我們能夠克服貪婪和戰爭的困擾，將神聖的力量帶給人類的幸福與和平。地球上的天空之城隨著巨響落下，它會像一顆藍星般的出現....你對霍皮族（The Hopi），阿南德（Abhigya Anand），諾查丹瑪斯（Michel de Nostredame），那督鄭博見（Dato Anthony Cheng），巴巴萬加(Baba Vanga) ，珍妮迪克遜（Jeane Dixon）的預言有興趣嗎？想了解世界走向的趨勢？人以善感，天以福應人以惡感，天以災應人若是逆天而為、做了壞事，天就降下凶兆，世界就會乾旱少雨、洪澇成災、兵變民亂開始戰爭。所以古人很重視對天象的觀測。你可以從這本圖文寓言小說中拼湊出隱藏的碎片這不僅是一本繪圖文視覺小說，這是一本預測世界未來趨勢的漫畫，更是一款考驗你分析能力的文學，看看你是否能從當前世界的經濟、科技和政治中發現什麼線索。有一篇神話故事流傳在世界上，這是個發生在幾千年前的故事...在最初盤古開天闢地之時，傳說這片大地上一共有四大神族，神祇的姓名分別為伏羲氏、女媧氏、神農氏和軒轅氏。四位神祇創造了四輪書，各別記載於天之卷、地之卷、山之卷與海之卷當中。相傳女媧氏將玄通召喚術的奧義記載於天之卷，軒轅氏將瞬身仙法記載於地之卷，神農氏將飛空術的秘訣記載於山之卷，最後伏羲氏則是將結網仙法記載於海之卷當中。這四卷寶典流傳下來，稱之為四輪書，據說便是四仙人所依靠而收集到八顆靈珠的關鍵法寶。四仙人靠著這些本領走遍天下，在極地荒涼的隱僻之處發現了天地山海的幻化靈珠，使用這股力量解救蒼生，先後創立了天山國、蓬萊國、翠雲國和鬱樹國，並安定天下，扭轉了人類榮枯興衰的契機。在這個新的朝代，禁貧教皇試圖讓天宮島上的居民實現共同富裕，斌雷和閻柱能否協助他實踐這個目標呢？

A short story about what makes the ocean water salty, written in Traditional Chinese targeted at second language learners.Reach Connect Grow provides leveled books that are accessible and relevant to American audience learning Chinese as a second language. These books are part of Level Chinese reading curriculum for both literature and informational text with emphasis on grammar and comprehension skills. Teachers can use these books to differentiate the skill levels of each student and help them improve their reading proficiency. Text complexity is based on leveling standards set by Level Chinese. This is a level H book.The non-fiction series of Reach Connect Grow books are written such that second language learners can master each level by reading about topics that are relevant and interesting to their life. These text courses support multiple national standards including Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. To learn more about entire offerings from Level Chinese, visit www.levelchinese.com

A book about life, travel, survival, and awareness of mistakes.Escape to Myself is the first book in the Big Little Stories series by Ukrainian writer Ivan Kuznietsov. Each book in the series is an independent, complete story and can be read in a free sequence. All stories have something in common-they are all about change. You will discover the adventures of different characters, but all of them, just like you and me, are essential parts of the big little story of our world.This book tells the story about a conscious transition from the life of a highly respected person, the heir to the royal throne and everyone's favorite, to the life of a vagabond who sleeps wherever he has to and lives on alms. Once life circumstances prompted him to secretly leave his safe home and wander the world to get to know people better, and most importantly-himself. Each chapter of the book is one day in the protagonist's life. Each day describes important events that happened to the main character and the conclusions he made. This journey, filled with discoveries and shocks, is led from the protagonist's perspective, giving the impression that you are becoming a big part of this exciting story!

這是一個關於兩兄弟在飛島上發現神奇力量的故事。這股力量可以召喚出傳說中的巨靈神，並被島上的居民稱為天能。居民們相信這是神的恩賜，視之為神聖的力量。教宗卻認為這股力量只應屬於神的子民，並不應該讓它的秘密外傳。他深信若是將這股力量傳播出去，將會引發災難，並可能導致戰爭爆發。然而，陸地上的人得知了這股力量的存在，他們對於天能的力量心生貪念，希望能夠將其掌握在手中。這些貪婪的人試圖進入飛島，為了奪取這股力量而引發了一場大規模的戰爭。兩兄弟意識到這場戰爭將帶來災難，他們深感責任重大，決定保護這股力量不被濫用。最終，天能的秘密被守護在島上，遠離了陸地上貪婪之人的手中。他們與巨靈神一起保護著這份神聖的力量，確保它只為造福人類而存在，而非引發戰爭和災難。這個故事傳達了對於力量的謹慎和責任感的重要性，以及保護神聖之物不被濫用的價值觀。它也強調了共同努力和理解的力量，使我們能夠克服貪婪和戰爭的困擾，將神聖的力量帶給人類的幸福與和平。地球上的天空之城隨著巨響落下，它會像一顆藍星般的出現....你對霍皮族（The Hopi），阿南德（Abhigya Anand），諾查丹瑪斯（Michel de Nostredame），那督鄭博見（Dato Anthony Cheng），巴巴萬加(Baba Vanga) ，珍妮迪克遜（Jeane Dixon）的預言有興趣嗎？想了解世界走向的趨勢？人以善感，天以福應人以惡感，天以災應人若是逆天而為、做了壞事，天就降下凶兆，世界就會乾旱少雨、洪澇成災、兵變民亂開始戰爭。所以古人很重視對天象的觀測。你可以從這本圖文寓言小說中拼湊出隱藏的碎片這不僅是一本繪圖文視覺小說，這是一本預測世界未來趨勢的漫畫，更是一款考驗你分析能力的文學，看看你是否能從當前世界的經濟、科技和政治中發現什麼線索。有一篇神話故事流傳在世界上，這是個發生在幾千年前的故事...在最初盤古開天闢地之時，傳說這片大地上一共有四大神族，神祇的姓名分別為伏羲氏、女媧氏、神農氏和軒轅氏。四位神祇創造了四輪書，各別記載於天之卷、地之卷、山之卷與海之卷當中。相傳女媧氏將玄通召喚術的奧義記載於天之卷，軒轅氏將瞬身仙法記載於地之卷，神農氏將飛空術的秘訣記載於山之卷，最後伏羲氏則是將結網仙法記載於海之卷當中。這四卷寶典流傳下來，稱之為四輪書，據說便是四仙人所依靠而收集到八顆靈珠的關鍵法寶。四仙人靠著這些本領走遍天下，在極地荒涼的隱僻之處發現了天地山海的幻化靈珠，使用這股力量解救蒼生，先後創立了天山國、蓬萊國、翠雲國和鬱樹國，並安定天下，扭轉了人類榮枯興衰的契機。在這個新的朝代，禁貧教皇試圖讓天宮島上的居民實現共同富裕，斌雷和閻柱能否協助他實踐這個目標呢？

A short story about the desert, written in Traditional Chinese targeted at second language learners.Reach Connect Grow provides leveled books that are accessible and relevant to American audience learning Chinese as a second language. These books are part of Level Chinese reading curriculum for both literature and informational text with emphasis on grammar and comprehension skills. Teachers can use these books to differentiate the skill levels of each student and help them improve their reading proficiency. Text complexity is based on leveling standards set by Level Chinese. This is a level H book.The non-fiction series of Reach Connect Grow books are written such that second language learners can master each level by reading about topics that are relevant and interesting to their life. These text courses support multiple national standards including Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. To learn more about entire offerings from Level Chinese, visit www.levelchinese.com

We all have that one person whom we fall in love with when we don't yet understand love, and I call them "teenage dreams." If you are thinking about a specific person right now, then I guess this book is for you. It is a heartfelt collection of poems that describe my teenage dream from Meeting You, Loving You, Hurting Me, Others, Pieces of You in Me, Healing, and Ending. And I hope this book will make whoever is reading this feel braver, better, and more lovable. I hope you like it: )

A short story about science behind why leaves fall, written in Traditional Chinese targeted at second language learners.Reach Connect Grow provides leveled books that are accessible and relevant to American audience learning Chinese as a second language. These books are part of Level Chinese reading curriculum for both literature and informational text with emphasis on grammar and comprehension skills. Teachers can use these books to differentiate the skill levels of each student and help them improve their reading proficiency. Text complexity is based on leveling standards set by Level Chinese. This is a level G book.The non-fiction series of Reach Connect Grow books are written such that second language learners can master each level by reading about topics that are relevant and interesting to their life. These text courses support multiple national standards including Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. To learn more about entire offerings from Level Chinese, visit www.levelchinese.com

DIVERTIDA * JUVENIL * IRREVERENTE * COMEDIA ROMÁNTICA * HUMOR * RIVALIDAD * ATRACCIÓN * ÉPOCA VERANIEGANo todo resulta tan fácil como parece... y menos en el amor. Lo que comienza siendo un ligue de verano sin más entre dos jóvenes cualquiera provocará una reacción en cadena de problemas y líos familiares como nunca antes se ha visto.Grayson Dreads se zambulle de lleno en una comedia romántica juvenil repleta de gags que harán que no puedas parar de pasar páginas con una sonrisa en tus labios. Ubicados en el Miami actual, los protagonistas vivirán una historia de amor tan divertida como sorprendente en la cual los enredos no harán otra cosa que crecer y crecer a medida que se desarrolle la historia.

"Talking to Your Partner About Pregnancy and Sex: What You Need to Know" is a comprehensive guide designed to equip individuals with the necessary knowledge and communication tools to navigate conversations surrounding pregnancy and sexual health within their relationship.The book begins by addressing the importance of effective communication in fostering a supportive and understanding relationship dynamic. It emphasizes the significance of creating a safe space for discussing intimate topics such as pregnancy planning, contraception, fertility concerns, and sexual desires.Furthermore, "Talking to Your Partner About Pregnancy and Sex" offers comprehensive information on various aspects of pregnancy, including conception, prenatal care, and childbirth.Five things that can be learned from the book: Effective communication strategies for discussing sensitive topics such as pregnancy planning, fertility concerns, and sexual health with your partner.Comprehensive information on various aspects of pregnancy, including conception, prenatal care, childbirth, and postpartum recovery.Insights into the emotional and psychological dimensions of intimacy during pregnancy, including body image issues, libido changes, and relationship dynamics.Practical guidance on maintaining a satisfying and fulfilling sex life throughout the journey to parenthood, including addressing common sexual concerns during pregnancy and exploring intimacy after childbirth.Strategies for coping with common challenges and anxieties related to pregnancy and sexual health, empowering couples to navigate these experiences with compassion, understanding, and resilience.

A short story about Beethoven, written in Traditional Chinese targeted at second language learners.Reach Connect Grow provides leveled books that are accessible and relevant to American audience learning Chinese as a second language. These books are part of Level Chinese reading curriculum for both literature and informational text with emphasis on grammar and comprehension skills. Teachers can use these books to differentiate the skill levels of each student and help them improve their reading proficiency. Text complexity is based on leveling standards set by Level Chinese. This is a level G book.The non-fiction series of Reach Connect Grow books are written such that second language learners can master each level by reading about topics that are relevant and interesting to their life. These text courses support multiple national standards including Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. To learn more about entire offerings from Level Chinese, visit www.levelchinese.com

Escaping her old enemies is one thing, but facing new supernatural foes that are even more dangerous is another. To survive, Tori must figure out whom to trust and whom to fight in order to save herself and her family in Book 2 of The Dark Before Dawn series.

A short story about Ruby Bridges, written in Traditional Chinese targeted at second language learners.Reach Connect Grow provides leveled books that are accessible and relevant to American audience learning Chinese as a second language. These books are part of Level Chinese reading curriculum for both literature and informational text with emphasis on grammar and comprehension skills. Teachers can use these books to differentiate the skill levels of each student and help them improve their reading proficiency. Text complexity is based on leveling standards set by Level Chinese. This is a level J book.The non-fiction series of Reach Connect Grow books are written such that second language learners can master each level by reading about topics that are relevant and interesting to their life. These text courses support multiple national standards including Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. To learn more about entire offerings from Level Chinese, visit www.levelchinese.com

Descubre los secretos del Shifting y sumérgete en un mundo más allá de la realidad que conoces. En este emocionante libro, explorarás los límites de la mente y aprenderás a explorar otras realidades. Aquí encontrarás técnicas y consejos prácticos para experimentar cambios conscientes hacia diferentes realidades. Sin embargo, es importante tener precaución. El Shifting no es un juego y requiere responsabilidad. Debes mantener una mente abierta y respetar las leyes del universo en todo momento. ¿Listo para ampliar tus horizontes y desafiar lo que creías posible? Este libro es tu guía para adentrarte en el fascinante mundo del Shifting. Prepárate para abrir tu mente, despertar tu imaginación y descubrir el potencial ilimitado de tu propia conciencia. Bienvenido a un viaje extraordinario. ¿Estás listo para dar el primer paso y explorar nuevas realidades?

Harness your outrage, rev up your suspicions, and throw out what you thought you knew about 21st-century political unrest. Are you ready for Emory's story?A cult classic in the making.A gritty mystery of the Great Recession that gets under the fingernails of American outrage today. A foreshadowing of the unrest of the post-2016 election world.Discontents: The Disappearance of a Young Radical is the first book in the gripping mystery of the 2011 disappearance of Emory Walden, the notorious graffiti artist and evasive dissident who was famously hunted by authorities. "Witty and unsettling, this book takes you on quite the ride." - review"Captivating book that will keep the reader constantly wondering what will happen next. Loved it!" - review"A roller-coaster, counterculture read that keeps the excitement flowing." - review SynopsisFame as a social activist and graffiti artist brings Emory, a jobless millennial, the wrong kind of attention. He's wanted by the police. And he's tricked his cute, emo girlfriend, Carolyn, into thinking he's just a normal guy. When Emory meets Fletcher, a rich baby boomer, he and Fletcher embark on a plan to cause mayhem. But soon, Emory suspects someone is trying to destroy him, Fletcher, and their plan. Unsure of who to trust, can Emory betray his ideals to save himself? And can he pull it off while keeping Carolyn in the dark?Discontents is a psychological mystery mixed with the rebellion of Saul Alinksy's Rules for Radicals and Naomi Klein's No Logo.BackstoryJanuary 2011 was the last time anyone saw the infamous Emory Walden. Why?Emory set out to answer this question when he contacted a former friend, James Wallace Birch, with a request: publish my story.This book puts to rest speculation about Emory's disappearance. Get your copy now because the hunt for Emory continues with the release of the long-anticipated follow-up: If You Find Emory Walden.Praise for Discontents"The story begins like a whirring fan, mesmerizing, energizing. And then just as you grow accustomed to the white noise it increases in speed and intensity. The notches are small but constant, and the effect is deceptively gripping." -David Brown, Goodreads review"Discontents is a savant-level weaving of character, dialog and place into a "what's real and what's not" journey. The reader is whisked along as the protagonist's mind and sanity unravel as he tries to figure out who wants him dead." - Doc Munker, Goodreads review"By using witty dialogue, well-crafted prose and constantly stoking the coals of unsettled relationships and motivations, Birch maintains a consistent level of traction with the reader enabling a near effortless ability to engage the material. Main characters are well-developed, relationships are clear, and ulterior desires/motivations are effectively obfuscated as the story unwinds keeping suspense at the level of intrigue." -Daniel Shortell, Goodreads Review"The story is refreshing. The perspective of the real outsider-not someone who has found a comfortable place within this society, but a truly disaffected young man with no prospects-is a welcome change to the political thriller on the shelf." -Scott Bury, Goodreads review"I really liked Discontents. The writing is excellent, and it satisfied from the start. But about 30 pages in, magic happened... Discontents hit the golden gear at this point--all of a sudden, the characters were real for me, and I wanted to turn the pages and spend more time with them. Then on top of that, a plot kicked in that I hadn't seen coming, and I was hooked in... This one's well worth your time...it'll stay with you after you've read the final page." -Joe Crubaugh, Goodreads review

A short story about Confucius, written in Traditional Chinese targeted at second language learners.Reach Connect Grow provides leveled books that are accessible and relevant to American audience learning Chinese as a second language. These books are part of Level Chinese reading curriculum for both literature and informational text with emphasis on grammar and comprehension skills. Teachers can use these books to differentiate the skill levels of each student and help them improve their reading proficiency. Text complexity is based on leveling standards set by Level Chinese. This is a level J book.The non-fiction series of Reach Connect Grow books are written such that second language learners can master each level by reading about topics that are relevant and interesting to their life. These text courses support multiple national standards including Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. To learn more about entire offerings from Level Chinese, visit www.levelchinese.com

Edgy Natalie clashes with Kenickie--drama boy, Shane-while working on the musical, Grease. She never expects a shared love of classic muscle cars to ignite a connection with him. Before she knows it, they're secretly texting, and she's lying to cover their "friendship." SECRETS. LIES. The DRAMA continues in Book 2.