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99 Ways to Cut, Sew & Deck Out Your Denim
by Faith Blakeney
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Everyone from the sewing novice to the fashion guru can appreciate the 99 clever projects that will reincarnate denim has-beens into fashion must-haves. The techniques are simple, the supplies are easy-to-find, and projects take no more than 90 minutes to create. More...
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American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China
by Matthew Polly
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Laced with humor and illuminated by cultural insight, this coming-of-age tale explores one young American's quest to become a kung fu master at China's legendary Shaolin Temple. 8-page photo insert. More...
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Breathe: Yoga for Teens with DVD
by Mary Kaye Chryssicas
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Speaking directly to teen girls, this guide explains the benefits of a peaceful, positive outlook in developing a yoga practice and in navigating the wild world of high school, complete with inspirational quotes and embarrassing stories from the author's own hilarious teen years. Includes a 35-minute DVD. Full color. More...
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The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation
by Sid Jacobson
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The 9/11 Report for Every American On December 5, 2005, the 9/11 Commission issued its final report card on the government's fulfillment of the recommendations issued in July 2004: one A, twelve Bs, nine Cs, twelve Ds, three Fs, and four incompletes.... More...
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Class Pictures
by Dawoud Bey
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For the past 15 years, Dawoud Bey has been making striking, large-scale color portraits of students at high schools across the United States. Depicting teenagers from a wide economic, social and ethnic spectrum--and intensely attentive to their poses and gestures--he has created a highly diverse group portrait of a generation that intentionally challenges teenage stereotypes.... More...
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From Boneshakers to Choppers: The Rip-Roaring History of Motorcycles
by Lisa Smedman
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"The fastest book on two wheels explores the timeless appeal of the motorcycle." In 1885, two German inventors strapped a motor to a bicycle, and the world's first motorcycle was born. Riders have been hooked ever since. Climb aboard From Boneshakers to Choppers and discover how these two-wheeled wonders spawned subcultures that continue to flourish today.... More...
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Doing It Right: Making Smart, Safe, and Satisfying Choices about Sex
by Bronwen Pardes
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An empowering, candid look at what teens want to know . . . but nobody really wants to talk about. Bronwen Pardes offers readers, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, honest insight on a variety of topics--from basic information about safe sex and STDs to more complicated matters of ethics and emotions. More...
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Grace After Midnight: A Memoir
by Felicia Snoop Pearson
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Pearson, who plays Snoop on the HBO hit series "The Wire," reveals her incredible, hard-knock life story, one that dramatically parallels the life of her character on TV. More...
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Hardwear: Jewelry from a Toolbox
by Hannah Rogge
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There is a new population of crafters out there: independent, innovative, and fearless, they thrive on making something out of nothing and are far more interested in showing off their style than their money. Their spirit of do-it-yourself iconoclasm is perfectly captured in "Hardwear," a fascinating new book by industrial designer Hannah Rogge that presents 24 striking, easy-to-make pieces of jewelry fashioned from nuts and metal washers, S hooks and O rings, rubber sheeting and rubber tubing, and other inexpensive, readily available hardware.... More...
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Inside Out: Portrait of an Eating Disorder
by Nadia Shivack
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"Every day, meal by meal, millions of people suffer from eating disorders. I am one of them." Nadia Shivack was fourteen years old when she met Ed, her eating disorder. Sometimes like an alien in her body, sometimes like a lover, Ed was unpredictable and exciting, but ultimately always dangerous and destructive.... More...
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Leaving Dirty Jersey: A Crystal Meth Memoir
by James Salant
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Written with heartbreaking insight and wicked humor, "Leaving Dirty Jersey" chronicles Salant's descent from wealth and privilege into a year of crystal meth addiction and crime. More...
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My So-Called Digital Life: 2,000 Teenagers, 300 Cameras, and 30 Days to Document Their World
by Bob Pletka
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The result of a unique project organized by a school administrator, this photo essay captures the daily lives of a large group of California high school students. Two thousand students from across the state were given digital cameras and a time limit of one month to document, in pictures and words, their day-to-day experiences.... More...
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Snowboarding Skills: The Back-To-Basics Essentials for All Levels
by Cindy Kleh
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This best-selling guide is ideal for those starting out as well as the more experienced boarders looking to fix a persistent problem or just improve their skills. Along with dozens of color photographs, Snowboarding Skills features: Pro tips from the world's top boarders Action photo sequences with explanatory diagrams Directional arrows showing exactly how and where to turn "Don't" and "do" photo comparisons Troubleshooting sidebars Lessons to improve skills Explanations on understanding snow and weather conditions Safety tips and equipment maintenance Hill etiquette, avoiding injury, and more.... More...
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Beowulf
by Gareth Hinds
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This exhilarating graphic-novel edition of an ancient classic honors the spirit of the original as it attracts modern readers.
The epic tale of the great warrior Beowulf has thrilled readers through the ages -- and now it is reinvented for a new generation with Gareth Hinds's masterful illustrations.... More...
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Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail
by Danica McKellar
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From a well-known actress and math geniusaa groundbreaking guide to mathematics for middle school girls, their parents, and educators
As the math education crisis in this country continues to make headlines, research continues to prove that it is in middle school when math scores begin to dropaespecially for girlsain large part due to the relentless social conditioning that tells girls they acanat doa math, and that math is auncool.... More...
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Meet the Dancers: From Ballet, Broadway, and Beyond
by Amy Nathan
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Lots of kids enjoy dancing, but what motivates them to push past the sore muscles, early-morning technique classes, and crazy schedule required to become a professional dancer? In this book, dancers from many backgrounds talk about their different paths to success in ballet, modern, jazz, Broadway, and hiphop.... More...
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Stuck in the Middle: 17 Comics from an Unpleasant Age
by Ariel Schrag
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A very unscientific poll recently revealed that 99.9% of all people who attended middle school hated it. Fortunately, some of those people have grown up to be clever and talented comic artists, with an important message to share: Everyone can survive middle school! Edited by underground comics icon Ariel Schrag, this anthology of illustrated tales about the agonies and triumphs of seventh and eight grade features some of Americaas leading graphic novelists, including Daniel Clowes, Joe Matt, Lauren Weinstein, and Ariel herself.... More...
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Weird Weather: Everything You Didn't Want to Know about Climate Change, But Probably Should Find Out
by Kate Evans
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One of England's most talented young comic artists offers up a scathingly funny and carefully researched exploration of climate change, presenting it to readers through the eyes of an idealistic adolescent, a fat cat businessman, and a mad scientist.... More...
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The Arrival
by Shaun Tan
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In this wordless graphic novel, Tan captures the struggles and joy of the immigrant experience through clear, mesmerizing images which tell the story of a man who leaves his homeland and his family to build a better life. Young adult. More...
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