This document provides summaries for 15 young adult or middle grade books from 2015-2016. The books cover a range of genres including fantasy, historical fiction, mysteries and more. Several of the books deal with themes of courage, identity, friendship, survival and overcoming adversity. Many are set in different time periods or places and involve elements of magic, adventure or suspenseful plots.
Teen Read Week. 2014 Mt. Gilead Public Library Programhildebka
This presentation was given at the Mt. Gilead (Ohio) Public LIbrary for Teen Read Week 2014. New books and read-alikes were presented for students from Mt. Gilead Middle School.
YA (young adult) book releases for 2011. Including some book releases for 2012. Brought to you by fai-reviews.blogspot.com
**There are some spelling mistakes, so sorry about that :-)
Teen Read Week. 2014 Mt. Gilead Public Library Programhildebka
This presentation was given at the Mt. Gilead (Ohio) Public LIbrary for Teen Read Week 2014. New books and read-alikes were presented for students from Mt. Gilead Middle School.
YA (young adult) book releases for 2011. Including some book releases for 2012. Brought to you by fai-reviews.blogspot.com
**There are some spelling mistakes, so sorry about that :-)
Security Vulnerabilities, the Current State of Consumer Protection Law, & how...Wendy Knox Everette
BSides Las Vegas 2016 - Proving Ground Track -
Video of talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFGcZwjw9Q4&t=4s
If a consumer purchases software (like, perhaps, a word processor or a note taking software) and that leads to some harm- perhaps the software allows malware to run on their computer, locking all their data for ransom, or their private data is stolen, then do they have any recourse?
In the area of private law suits, a consumer would likely first look to products liability. Product liability law acts as a form of insurance to protect users - if a product is built in an unsafe way, and it injures you, you may sue the retailer or manufacturer of the product.
There are three general theories a consumer can recover under:
Design defect: the product was designed in an unsafe way
Manufacturing defect: the specific instance of a product was assembled incorrectly and had a one-off manufacturing flaw
Failure to warn claim: the product had non-obvious ways it could harm the consumer, that the consumer should be told about
Although these suits are common for defective products such as lawn mowers, coffee makers, and other consumer goods, they are not used by purchasers or users of software. The primary reason why this is so far is that products liability is so focused on physical harms- it covers serious injuries like losing your finger to a bagel cutter, for instance, and the fact that until somewhat recently, most software couldn’t physically harm you. (Although alternatively, some users can recover if they had a contract with the software creator or provider - as in the Trustwave Incident Response suit)
The rise of the Internet of Things is about to change a lot of that. There have already been a small number of cases where liability was found where buggy software caused physical harm to some consumers. Returning to the fridge, what if someone could connect remotely to your fridge, and adjust the temperature to be a little too warm, leading you to get food poisoning? What if they could do so without the temperature display in the fridge changing, so it looked like it was still cold enough?
This talk will explore the background of product liability law, and discuss how and why IOT might bring about a change in expanding coverage of software flaws.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxtimhan337
Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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2. Corinne La Mer isn’t afraid of anything. Not
scorpions, not the boys who tease her, and certainly
not jumbies. She knows that jumbies aren’t real;
they’re just creatures parents make up to frighten
their children. But on All Hallows’ Eve, Corinne
chases an agouti all the way into the forbidden
woods. Those shining yellow eyes that follow her
to the edge of the trees, they couldn’t belong to a
jumbie. Or could they?
Corinne begins to notice odd occurrences after that
night. First she spots a beautiful stranger speaking
to the town witch at the market. Then this same
beauty, called Severine, turns up at Corinne’s
house, cooking dinner for her father. Danger is in
the air. Sure enough, bewitching Corinne’s father is
the first step in Severine’s plan to claim the entire
island for the jumbies. Corinne must call on her
courage and her friends and ancient magic to stop
Severine and to save her island home.
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3. Serafina has never had a reason to disobey her pa and
venture beyond the grounds of Biltmore Estate. There's
plenty to explore in Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt's vast and
opulent home, but she must take care to never be seen.
None of the rich folk upstairs know that Serafina
exists; she and her pa, the estate's maintenance man,
have lived in the basement for as long as Serafina can
remember. She has learned to prowl through the
darkened corridors at night, to sneak and hide, using
the mansion's hidden doors and secret passageways.
But when children at the estate start disappearing, only
Serafina knows the clues to follow. A terrifying man in
a black cloak stalks Biltmore's corridors at night.
Following her own harrowing escape, Serafina risks
everything by joining forces with Braeden Vanderbilt,
the young nephew of Biltmore's owners. Braeden and
Serafina must uncover the Man in the Black Cloak's
true identity before all of the children vanish one by
one.
Serafina's hunt leads her into the very forest that she
has been taught to fear, where she discovers a forgotten
legacy of magic. In order to save the children of
Biltmore, Serafina must not only face her darkest
enemy, but delve into the strange mystery of her own
identity.
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4. Nine-year-old Ada has never left her one-room
apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada’s
twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little
brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape
the war, Ada doesn’t waste a minute—she sneaks
out to join him.
So begins a new adventure of Ada, and for Susan
Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two
kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony,
learns to read, and watches for German spies, she
begins to trust Susan—and Susan begins to love
Ada and Jamie. But in the end, will their bond be
enough to hold them together through wartime?
Or will Ada and her brother fall back into the cruel
hands of their mother?
This masterful work of historical fiction is equal
parts adventure and a moving tale of family and
identity—a classic in the making.
5. On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina's
monstrous winds and surging water
overwhelmed the protective levees
around low-lying New Orleans,
Louisiana. Eighty percent of the city
flooded, in some places under twenty
feet of water. Property damages across
the Gulf Coast topped $100 billion. One
thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
people lost their lives. The riveting tale
of this historic storm and the drowning of
an American city is one of selflessness,
heroism, and courage—and also of
incompetence, racism, and criminality.
Don Brown’s kinetic art and as-it-
happens narrative capture both the
tragedy and triumph of one of the worst
natural disasters in American history. A
portion of the proceeds from this book
has been donated to Habitat for
Humanity New Orleans.
6. Araminta Ross was born a slave in
Delaware in the early 19th century.
Slavery meant that her family could
be ripped apart at any time, and that
she could be put to work in dangerous
places and for abusive people. But
north of the Mason-Dixon line,
slavery was illegal. If she could run
away and make it north without being
caught or killed, she’d be free. Facing
enormous danger, Araminta made it,
and once free, she changed her name
to Harriet Tubman. Tubman spent the
rest of her life helping slaves run away
like she did, every time taking her life
in her hands.
7. When your cousin goes missing
under suspicious circumstances,
who do you call? There’s only one
man for the job: a half-crazed, half-
feral, one-eyed ex-governor named
Skink. Skink joins 14-year-old
Richard on a breakneck chase
across Florida, undaunted by
lightning storms, poisonous snakes,
flying bullets, and giant gators.
There are a million places cousin
Malley could be, a million
unpleasant fates that might have
befallen her, but one thing is
certain: in the Florida swamp,
justice is best served wild.
8. For most of her twelve years, Astrid has
done everything with her best friend Nicole.
But after Astrid falls in love with roller
derby and signs up for derby camp, Nicole
decides to go to dance camp instead. And so
begins the most difficult summer of Astrid's
life as she struggles to keep up with the older
girls at camp, hang on to the friend she feels
slipping away, and cautiously embark on a
new friendship. As the end of summer nears
and her first roller derby bout (and junior
high!) draws closer, Astrid realizes that
maybe she is strong enough to handle the
bout, a lost friendship, and middle school…
in short, strong enough to be a roller girl.
In her graphic novel debut, real-life derby
girl Victoria Jamieson has created an
inspiring coming-of-age story about
friendship, perseverance, and girl power!
9. In March 1907, the lives of three remarkable
people collided at a New York City
brownstone where Mary Mallon worked as a
cook. They were brought together by typhoid
fever, a dreaded scourge that killed tens of
thousands of Americans each
year. Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid
Mary is the first middle-grade trade book
that tells the true story of the woman who
unwittingly spread deadly bacteria, the
epidemiologist who discovered her trail of
infection, and the health department that
decided her fate. This gripping story follows
this tragic disease as it shatters lives from the
early twentieth century to today. It will keep
readers on the edges of the seats wondering
what happened to Mary and the innocent
typhoid victims. With glossary, timeline, list
of well-known typhoid sufferers and victims,
further resource section, author’s note, and
source notes.
10. An anxiety disorder disrupts
fourteen-year-old Audrey’s daily
life. She has been making slow but
steady progress with Dr. Sarah, but
when Audrey meets Linus, her
brother’s gaming teammate, she is
energized. She connects with him.
Audrey can talk through her fears
with Linus in a way she’s never been
able to do with anyone before. As
their friendship deepens and her
recovery gains momentum, a sweet
romantic connection develops, one
that helps not just Audrey but also
her entire family.
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11. Eli Frieden lives in the most perfect town
in the world: Serenity, New Mexico.
Honesty and integrity are valued above
all else. The thirty kids who live there
never lie—they know it’s a short leap
from that to the awful problems of other,
less fortunate places. Eli has never left
Serenity . . . why would he ever want to?
Then one day, he bikes to the edge of the
city limits and something so crazy and
unexpected happens, it changes
everything.
Eli convinces his friends to help him
investigate further, and soon it becomes
clear that nothing is as it seems in
Serenity. The clues mount to reveal a
shocking discovery, connecting their
ideal crime-free community to some of
the greatest criminal masterminds ever
known. The kids realize they can trust no
one—least of all their own parents.
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12. Leon Leyson (born Leib Lezjon) was only ten
years old when the Nazis invaded Poland and his
family was forced to relocate to the Krakow
ghetto. With incredible luck, perseverance, and
grit, Leyson was able to survive the sadism of the
Nazis, including that of the demonic Amon Goeth,
commandant of Plaszow, the concentration camp
outside Krakow. Ultimately, it was the generosity
and cunning of one man, a man named Oskar
Schindler, who saved Leon Leyson’s life, and the
lives of his mother, his father, and two of his four
siblings, by adding their names to his list of
workers in his factory—a list that became world
renowned: Schindler’s List.
This, the only memoir published by a former
Schindler’s List child, perfectly captures the
innocence of a small boy who goes through the
unthinkable. Most notable is the lack of rancor, the
lack of venom, and the abundance of dignity in
Mr. Leyson’s telling. The Boy on the Wooden Box
is a legacy of hope, a memoir unlike anything
you’ve ever read.
13. Humans and androids crowd the raucous
streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague
ravages the population. From space, a
ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to
make their move. No one knows that Earth's
fate hinges on one girl. . . .
Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She's
a second-class citizen with a mysterious
past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed
for her stepsister's illness. But when her life
becomes intertwined with the handsome
Prince Kai's, she suddenly finds herself at
the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a
forbidden attraction. Caught between duty
and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must
uncover secrets about her past in order to
protect her world's future.
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14. Toronia, a kingdom composed of
three realms, is wracked with civil
war. King Brutan rules with an iron
fist. Cruelty and suffering abound.
The kingdom’s only hope comes in
the form of Brutan’s illegitimate
triplets, prophesied to kill the king
and rule together in peace. But the
road to the throne is long and bloody.
Separated at birth and scattered
throughout the realms, the triplets
face a desperate fight to secure their
destiny. Will they survive long
enough to rule?
15. Harry Potter has no idea how famous
he is. That's because he's being raised
by his miserable aunt and uncle who
are terrified Harry will learn that he's
really a wizard, just as his parents
were. But everything changes when
Harry is summoned to attend an
infamous school for wizards, and he
begins to discover some clues about
his illustrious birthright. From the
surprising way he is greeted by a
lovable giant, to the unique
curriculum and colorful faculty at his
unusual school, Harry finds himself
drawn deep inside a mystical world he
never knew existed and closer to his
own noble destiny.
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16. Fifth grader Tamaya Dhilwaddi and
seventh grader Marshall Walsh have been
walking to and from Woodridge
Academy together since elementary
school. But their routine is disrupted
when bully Chad Hilligas challenges
Marshall to a fight. To avoid the conflict,
Marshall takes a shortcut home through
the off-limits woods. Tamaya, unaware
of the reason for the detour, reluctantly
follows. They soon get lost. And then
they find trouble. Bigger trouble than
anyone could ever have imagined.
In the days and weeks that follow, the
authorities and the U.S. Senate become
involved, and what they uncover might
affect the future of the world.
17. Like all A-Z books, this one illustrates the
alphabet—but instead of "A is for Apple", A
is for Angela—as in Angela Davis, the iconic
political activist. B is for Billie Jean King,
who shattered the glass ceiling of sports; C is
for Carol Burnett, who defied assumptions
about women in comedy; D is for Dolores
Huerta, who organized farmworkers; and E
is for Ella Baker, who mentored Dr. Martin
Luther King and helped shape the Civil
Rights Movement.
And the list of great women continues,
spanning several centuries, multiple
professions, and 26 diverse individuals. There
are artists and abolitionists, scientists and
suffragettes, rock stars and rabble-rousers,
and agents of change of all kinds.
18. Be afraid, be very afraid of Terrifying
Tales, the sixth volume in the Guys
Read Library of Great Reading.
Eleven masters of suspense—Kelly
Barnhill, Michael Buckley, Adam
Gidwitz, Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown,
Claire Legrand, Nikki Loftin, Daniel
José Older, Dav Pilkey, R.L. Stine, and
Rita Williams-Garcia—have come
together to bring you a bone-chilling
collection of original ghost stories with
illustrations by Gris Grimly, perfect for
sharing around the campfire, reading
under the covers with a flashlight, and
scaring your friends’ pants off.
Compiled and edited by kid-lit madman
Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Terrifying
Tales is a creepy-fun read (if you’re
brave enough, that is).
19. Charlie Laird has several problems.
1. His dad married a woman he is sure
moonlights as a witch.
2. He had to move into her purple mansion—the
creepiest place in Cypress Creek.
3. He can’t remember the last time sleeping
wasn’t a nightmarish prospect. Like even a nap.
What Charlie doesn’t know is that his problems
are about to get a whole lot more real.
Nightmares can ruin a good night’s sleep, but
when they start slipping out of your dreams and
into the waking world . . . well, that’s something
only Charlie can face. And he’s going to need all
the help he can get, or it might just be lights-out
for Charlie Laird.
For good.
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20. Bridge is an accident survivor who’s
wondering why she’s still alive. Emily
has new curves and an almost-
boyfriend who wants a certain kind of
picture. Tabitha sees through
everybody’s games—or so she tells
the world. The three girls are best
friends with one rule: No
fighting. Can it get them through
seventh grade?
This year everything is different for
Sherm Russo as he gets to know
Bridge Barsamian. What does it mean
to fall for a girl—as a friend? On
Valentine’s Day, an unnamed high
school girl struggles with a betrayal.
How long can she hide in plain sight?
21. Nimona is an impulsive young
shapeshifter with a knack for villainy.
Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with
a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain,
Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to
wreak some serious havoc. Their mission:
prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius
Goldenloin and his buddies at the
Institution of Law Enforcement and
Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks
they are.
But as small acts of mischief escalate into
a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes
that Nimona's powers are as murky and
mysterious as her past. And her
unpredictable wild side might be more
dangerous than he is willing to admit.
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