Sam and Jules -- they've been best friends forever. Now, in the summer before their senior year, they're ready for whatevers coming. College? Professional dance careers? They'll share the triumphs and face the tears together. But neither of them are prepared for what does happen next. Jules is diagnosed with cancer. And there is no cure. "An unforgettable debut by a writer to watch. The novel is beautifully composed, with dialogue that never falters, characters who are fully realized, and plotting to make readers turn the pages through their tears." -- Kirkus Reviews, pointer review

    April has a brain tumor which cannot be operated on. She's only 18, and her future is uncertain. But when she meets Mark Gianni, a 21-year-old with a passion for car racing, things change. Mark is handsome and charming--and has cystic fibrosis. Despite herself, April falls completely in love with him. Aprilsays yes when Mark asks her to marry him. But a racing accident aggravates Mark's CF, and April must make a decision that will change the course of her life forever."

    Inspire the whole family with these ten Bytheway favorites: -Whose Values Do You Values? - First Solo -Get an Attitude! -The Tour de Family -Turn Off the TV and Get a Life! -Five Scriptures That Will Help You Get Through Almost Anything -No-Brainers -Rough Start, Great Finish -Weed Your Brain, Grow Your Testimony -Righteous Warriors

    It illustrates the agony surroundingf horrific events and how friendship will always stand strong against the circumstances.Jeff has leukemia. The whole purpose of organising the holiday down to Lake Tarawera was so he could spent the last moments of his life in the same place where his parents died. Yet he cannot help but fall for Courtney - who is shy, pretty, yet secretive. No matter how her friends try to help, she shies away - sheltering her secret from them as best as possible.Eddie is confident, handsome - a regular "babe magnet"; and he is also attracted to Courtney, and concerned about her. he is also the one who knows about Jeff's plight and the seriousness of it. Toni is loud, outgoing... and she knows it. She also knows that if it weren't for her, Eddie would be floating in the clouds somwhere.Skiffington unites these four teenagers to bring loyalty and friendship. As events unfold, Jeff drifts further towards the end of the line, and time begins to run out.A debut novel from a fourteen year old New Zealand writer which will tug on your heart strings and definitely get the waterworks going. This is a summer holiday that you will never forget.

    Alisa Perne is not your average teenager. Alisa has lived for 5000 years. She has endured heartbreak, betrayal and narrowly escaped death enough for several lifetimes. Now Alisa is living in the present day and is still plagued by enemies from the past - an ancient and powerful enemy. She will protect herself and her secret no matter what the cost - she must...the last vampire will not die!

    Each teaching guide includes a story summary, discussion questions, vocabulary builders, cross-curricular activities and more!

    Offers advice and encouragement, based on testimony from the Gospel, on facing some of the common difficulties experienced by young people as they move from seventh grade on up through high school.

    This edition contains important lessons on the nature of friendship and love, the importance of belief in the future, and the value of respect for oneself and others, and much more.

    These classic stories have been inspiring children to grow in their faith for more than five decades. More than three million copies later, children continue to grow up relating to members of the gang as they struggle with the application of their Christian faith to the adventure of life.In The Mystery Cave, the Gang’s adventures lead them to a quicksand rescue, and they learn the effects of sin in one's life and the benefits of following Jesus.In Palm Tree Manhunt, adventure on a Caribbean island helps the Gang discover the difference between fate and God's control. In One Stormy Day, the Gang gets off to a rough start with their new teacher, and they learn the importance of self-sacrifice.In The Mystery Thief, a mystery concerning mean notes helps the Gang learn how important it is to love and befriend those who hurt us. In Teacher Trouble, the Sugar Creek Gang continues to struggle with their new teacher, and they learn important lessons about honesty and respect. In Screams in the Night, a search for a kidnapped girl teaches the Gang about fishers of men.

    Hooker and company enter with typical Glory Gardens gusto. But have they really got what it takes to excel at the trials and at Headingley? Featuring score sheets and action diagrams, this series is recommended by the English Schools Cricket Association.

    Abandoned on the porch of a London church in 1644 at the age of four, Willy eventually becomes an apprentice while never quite giving up hope of finding his mother.

    In this epic tale of desire and devastation, of enemies and strong friendships, of bloody revenge and lasting love, Sonya Hartnett traces the extraordinary life of Lord Tyrone Sully – a man who voyages to the edges of the heart to find, at last, joy.

    Grant, the Spice Bus, the film script, our new album, Spice Force Five, and Girl Power during those mad summer months on and off the set. PLUS there's Geri's diary, which she wrote at the end of every day on the set (phew!) and filled with insights into all the action, day by day.  So can you see why this book's a must for SuperSpicers all over the world?  'Nuff said.Enjoy!Love,

    Designed for a dedicated readership of skateboarding fans and aficionados, The Concrete Wave provides: A spectacular history of skateboarding (1960-2000); Hundreds of fabulous photographs - from the archival to the awesome!; An interview with world champion Tony Hawk, and much more...; All presented in a format both radical and readable and designed to appeal to everyone who loves their skateboard!

    Rocky runs a white-water rafting company, and the brothers have to start working there right away. Scott is determined to make the best of it-and Gregg is just as determined to self-destruct.

    - Based on the life of Madame John Calvin. - A moving story of the wife of the great Reformer, John Calvin. Idelette emerges from the shadows as a dedicated, delightful woman. John Calvin, long considered austere and cold, is revealed through the eyes of his wife as a tender, loving husband, and she is shown as a remarkable woman of quiet strength and serenity. The reader will gain new insight into this great man of God as the story of Idelette unfolds. This is Christian fiction as its finest.

    Sometimes his older brother Julian tries to push him around, but Huey knows how to handle him. When Huey gets scared about their father's smoking, the boys work together to help him quit. But some problems are bigger than Huey or Julian. After a hunt for gold leaves Huey trapped at the bottom of a crumbling mine, he'll need more than cleverness and bravery—and more than Julian—to save him.

    After conflicting reports on her need for chemotherapy from two different doctors, fourteen-year-old Shannon is forced to make the decision of how she will deal with her disease.

    Identical twins, their two selves have gradually entwined until they have become all but interchangeable: no one can tell them apart. But when one twin attempts to sever the ties to his brother, their insular world quickly disintegrates into madness, treachery, and violence. As the story sweeps toward a shocking and inexorable conclusion, identity becomes a malleable weapon that will ultimately differentiate brother from brother

    Sounds like fun - but not when someone watching is trying to kill her.Randy's father has left her home alone. She's fine...until weirdo Julian moves next door. That's when the terror begins...Can Christina and Terri trust the hitchhiker they've picked up? He's gorgeous...but could be dangerous. Will they make it home...alive?But reader BEWARE...for your dreams could turn into NIGHTMARES...

    Your footsteps echo as you walk past rows of houses. Houses with blank windows that seem to stare down at you. That seem to know your deepest, darkest secrets. You can confide those secrets here. In the Fear Street Midnight Diary. Because on Fear Street, people say things -- do things -- they never would anywhere else. Inside this diary, you will find pages and pages of activities you can do to find out more about yourself, your friendships, your loves and your fears. So turn to the first page -- and take your first step onto Fear Street -- if you dare.

    New! Titles include Last Vampire #4: The Phantom, Bury Me Deep, Starlight Crystal and Gimme a Kiss.

    It is 1777 and Phoebe Olcott is thrown headlong into the horrors of war when her beloved cousin Gideon is hanged for being a British spy. When she finds a message left by Gideon containing the names of Loyalist families to be protected by the King's army, Phoebe knows she must deliver the message to the general at Fort Ticonderoga. She sets out into the wilderness and soon meets up with Jem, a young Loyalist travelling to the safety of British Canada. As they travel across the country facing rebel guns, wild animals and worse, Phoebe and Jem discover they have a growing attraction for each other. But her own mission cannot be ignored and Phoebe once again finds herself alone, freezing and near death before she is reunited with Jem on the shores of Lake Ontario.

    All the full-sized patterns you need for these projects are included, and there's even a handy pocket inside for storing the patterns. Learn to sew and share in Laura's pioneer experiences—and make some useful and beautiful projects you'll cherish forever.

    But the police know the horrifying truth--the real killer is closer to Hope than she thinks.

    But the young man is weak, cold, and injured, and he looks more scared than she is. He stares at her but doesn't say a word. Jessica asks him to follow her into the house where it is warm, still wondering who he is. The War of 1812 is being fought on farms nearby, but the stranger hardly looks old enough to be a soldier. What is he doing out in the cold on Christmas Eve?

    Find theanswers to your questions about the wonders of space . . .THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY's best-selling reference books includeThe New York Public Library Desk Reference, The New York PublicLibrary Book of Answers, and The New York Public Library Student'sDesk Reference. ANN-JEANETTE CAMPBELL is the coauthor of The NewYork Public Library Incredible Earth.Also in this series . . . The New York Public Library IncredibleEarth

    Feel the rough roundness of the ball. Celebrate the soaring freedom of the dunk. Savor the moment when all eyes focus on the long three-pointer. In dynamic words and pictures, award-winning author Robert Burleigh and Caldecott Honor-artist Stephen T. Johnson capture the energy and passion that electrifies every moment in a game of hoops.