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While popularized by President Donald Trump, the term "fake news" actually originated toward the end of the 19th century, in an era of rampant yellow journalism. Since then, it has come to encompass a broad universe of news stories and marketing...

Scientists are on the verge of a revolution in biomedical engineering that will forever change the way we think about medicine, even life itself. Cutting-edge researchers are working to build body organs and tissue in the lab. They are developing ways to...

In December 2015, the Pentagon changed a rule to allow American women to serve for the first time ever in front-line ground combat troops. Women have fulfilled many military roles throughout history, including nursing; driving ambulances; handling...

According to a UN tally, more than 1 million people fled violence and persecution in 2015. Of these, more than half were children. Thousands died along the way. The Syrian civil war as well as armed conflicts in Nigeria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, and...

Crowded halls filled with noisy teenagers. Teachers, homework, and never-ending tests. Hanging with friends, dating boys, gossip, and preparing for the future. Isn't that what high school is supposed to be all about?Carly Boyles was once popular and...

Lady Elendria witnesses the murder of a boy and discovers it is connected to a cult sweeping the city of Criswall. The cult worships Ba'al, an ancient god named the Lord of the Fallen by the city's poorest. The cult aims to overthrow the Kingdom of Mar...

I think, therefore I am. They were wrong. Cheska lives in Ngome, a glistening city orbiting the planet Krijese. Her people are hard at work terraforming the planet below, making a new home for themselves. Life is good. Life is safe. Unless you're...

The Hope Raisers is a deeply emotional narrative that follows Daniel, Mutura, and Lucy as they fight to transform their slum through art and skating. It inspires and educates readers on African culture, female empowerment, and creating sustainable change...

A deep look into how even the best athletes struggle with and persevere through mental illness.In growing numbers, athletes are speaking up about their struggles with mental illness--including high-profile stars such as Michael Phelps, Kevin Love, Simone...

Love Story Shorts by Sora Penfold is an evocative anthology exploring the depths of human emotions, relationships, and resilience. The collection delves into themes of love, loss, courage, and self-discovery through a series of poignant narratives.In The...

About the Book: Laura hears someone or something calling from her closet. Who or what is it?A proposito del libro: Laura sente qualcuno o qualcosa chiamare dal suo armadio. Chi o che cos'è? TAGS: Book, easy, reference, dictionary, verb, Italian...

Amber is one of over a million eighteen-year-olds in one of the great hive cities of twenty-sixth century Earth. She's about to enter the Lottery of 2532, which will assess her abilities and decide her hive level, her profession, her whole future life...

Set in a universe where time is key to power and privilege, this dazzlingly inventive, genre-defying fantasy romance is the first in a duology by best-selling author Caroline O'Donoghue. Margo is a troubled schoolgirl. After the death of her father,...

Two media experts offer a witty, warm, and relatable take on how information pollution affects our online networks--and our well-being--and how to maximize a positive impact. We know that pollution damages our physical environments--but what about the...

"Written with grace and intelligence, researched with care. . . . Sure to inspire a new generation of pioneers." --Shelf Awareness (starred review) This illuminating biography reveals how the daughter of Lord Byron, Britain's most infamous Romantic poet,...

After a deadly train crash, the afterlife is waiting for Dylan. But that's only if she and her intriguing Ferryman can make it across the demon-infested wasteland--and if she can bear to let him go. When Dylan wakes up after her train has crashed, she...

Do you have a cause you're passionate about? Take a few tips from the suffragists, who led one of the largest and longest movements in American history. The women's suffrage movement was decades in the making and came with many harsh setbacks. But it...

NSK Neustadt Laureate and New York Times best-selling author Cynthia Leitich Smith delivers a thrilling cross-genre follow-up to the acclaimed Hearts Unbroken. Deftly leading readers to the literary crossroads of contemporary realism and haunting...

Fate never meant for Dylan and Tristan to live. Can true love transcend destiny? The internationally best-selling trilogy that began with Ferryman continues with this riveting sequel. Tristan and Dylan have escaped the afterlife, defying fate: Dylan...

After a deadly train crash, the afterlife is waiting for Dylan. But that's only if she and her intriguing Ferryman can make it across the demon-infested wasteland--and if she can bear to let him go. When Dylan wakes up after her train has crashed, she...

In this second vibrant fantasy from Maggie Tokuda-Hall, companion to her best-selling debut, The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea, a diverse resistance force fights to topple an empire in a story about freedom, identity, and decolonization. By sinking a...

"The book's strength lies in the way different voices and different angles come together into an integrated whole. Fascinating and accomplished." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Welcome to 1968 -- a revolution in a book. Essays, memoirs, and more by...

Entwining a tale of missing children with the story of a lonely little boy, Sonya Hartnett captures the tenderness and dread of childhood in a work of exceptional storytelling. The year is 1977, and Adrian is nine. He lives with his gran and his uncle...

A rainy night. An empty highway. And no memory. From award-winning author Tim Wynne-Jones comes a riveting murder mystery that will keep readers enthralled until the last page. On the night Donovan Turner is thrown out of a car on a highway in the middle...

In an anthology of revolution and resistance, a sisterhood of YA writers shines a light on a century and a half of heroines on the margins and in the intersections. To respect yourself, to love yourself, should not have to be a radical decision. And yet...

Hunted, shot, and without her memory, eighteen-year-old Ann Baker wakes in shallow water on a deserted Pacific Northwest island. She is soon approached by two young men claiming to be her friends. Something isn't right, but when gunshots sound, Ann is...

The riveting and inspiring stories of Barack Obama, LeBron James, Lady Gaga, and other noteworthy newsmakers hold important lessons for young adults about the value of hard work, growing from failure, and helping others. As readers explore each...

Readers take a deep dive behind the headlines in this exciting look into the lives of some of today's most popular newsmakers. Covering a variety of interests from politics and pop music to acting and activism, these biographies appeal to a wide range of...

As researchers learn more about the human body, they also learn more about what keeps it healthy. Unfortunately, the realities of daily life can often get in the way of putting this research into practice. For example, increased stress at work or school...

The stories of African American inventors, political leaders, artists, and activists are often overlooked. However, this comprehensive study of black history from the time of slavery through the present gives those stories the time and attention they...

In recent years, young adults have become increasingly active in politics and the fight for social justice, which makes it all the more critical to give them factual information about today's important issues. Having a thorough understanding of topics...

As researchers learn more about the human body, they also learn more about what keeps it healthy. Unfortunately, the realities of daily life can often get in the way of putting this research into practice. For example, increased stress at work or school...

The average consumer often ignores the conditions their food is grown or raised in. Generally, it is only when a deadly outbreak of foodborne illness occurs that people scrutinize the food industry and food safety regulations. Illuminating text,...

In recent years, the purported health and environmental benefits of vegetarianism have convinced many people to eat a plant-based diet. However, experts caution that not all vegetarian foods are inherently healthy. Readers discover this as they explore...

A large part of a person's day often involves deciding what and where to eat, so it is important to understand what food can do to the body. As readers learn the benefits of nutrients they get from certain foods, they are able to better understand the...

Vaccination has been cited as the most effective method of preventing the spread of infectious disease, and it has been credited with the eradication of such horrendous and potentially lethal illnesses as smallpox and polio. However, in recent years,...

A large part of a person's day often involves deciding what and where to eat, so it is important to understand what food can do to the body. As readers learn the benefits of nutrients they get from certain foods, they are able to better understand the...

Vaccination has been cited as the most effective method of preventing the spread of infectious disease, and it has been credited with the eradication of such horrendous and potentially lethal illnesses as smallpox and polio. However, in recent years,...

In recent years, the purported health and environmental benefits of vegetarianism have convinced many people to eat a plant-based diet. However, experts caution that not all vegetarian foods are inherently healthy. Readers discover this as they explore...

The average consumer often ignores the conditions their food is grown or raised in. Generally, it is only when a deadly outbreak of foodborne illness occurs that people scrutinize the food industry and food safety regulations. Illuminating text,...