An invaluable resource for high school students who dream of getting into top- flight colleges College Matters offers the guidance of 12 students who made it into their dream colleges. They share their expertise about the entire process, from first explorations, to estimating chances, through the practical work of reaching the goal. Here's what you need to know to optimize your chances of admission to one of the most selective colleges. Features include: Proven techniques for getting into an elite college An approach that teenagers can identify with Chapters that are written by students uniquely qualified in specific topics--for example, Evelyn Huang, author of the financial aid chapter, won more than $110,000 in scholarships
Treadmill Perspectives, is the second release by Melissa Littles, Author and Founder of The Police Wife Life. Being compelled by the increasing number of officer deaths, Melissa Littles left her career in law to become an advocate and activist for law enforcement. Treadmill Perspectives, is a compilation of her morning blogs which have become a staple for her followers, as well as Munchisms, the quirky stories of the four year old son of Bervis and Melissa Littles, together with articles, poems and stories from Littles Village, the hub of the action for change for our law enforcement officers. This book will take your emotions from the serious and emotional, to laughter and joy. Another must read by Melissa Littles.
Gli addominali si costruiscono in cucina, ma contare le calorie non serve a niente. Melissa lo sa bene e ha deciso di farlo sapere agli altri. Con i tre eBook di FOOD&WOD si è messa in gioco anche per sfatare il mito della dieta e condividere tantissimi consigli per una vita più salutare. Come? Provandolo sulla propria pelle. Ma da un passato da fashion blogger a un presente da wellness influencer, il passaggio non è così immediato. Nel mezzo ci sono scelte alimentari non del tutto equilibrate e qualche passo incerto, in bilico sull’orlo del baratro. Nel primo episodio ha racchiuso la propria storia e il percorso che l’ha portata dove è oggi. Che indossi un paio di Louboutin o un paio di Reebok, Melissa è soddisfatta di ciò che vede riflesso nello specchio. Non vorreste che fosse così anche per voi?
This title examines the fascinating life of Jennifer Lawrence. Readers will learn about Lawrence's childhood, family, education, and rise to fame. Colorful graphics, oversize photos, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text that explores Lawrence's early interest and talent in acting that led to leading roles in Winter's Bone, X-Men: First Class, and the Hunger Games series. Lawrence's acting awards and work with charitable causes are also described. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected bibliography, Web links, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Lana and Eve are sisters, raised by a mother whose past has coated them in self-doubt, anger, and mental illness. As the oldest, Lana has played the role of care giver to her baby sister and their middle brother, Curtis. Her volatile relationship with her mother has also created a tough, often cold twist in her personality. She has denied her loving husband the children he has begged for throughout their fourteen-year marriage. The revealing of the secret surrounding the abortion of her only pregnancy contributes to a change of heart in the thirty-four-year-old photographer. Eve has been coddled all of her life and has grown into an anxious, often depressed, dependant adult. She gives way when her delusion that her unborn child is a boy is proven wrong. Freedom from their mother's past comes in the form of life for one sister and death for the other.
Alison wakes up and realizes she is not in Kansas anymore. At first glance, she wonders if sheas gone into the light; is she caught between heaven anda]that other place? Soon, she realizes sheas in a very good place, a place that allows her to go back and change some life-altering decisions she once madeaincorrectly. As Alison revisits her life, she sees the mistakes sheas made but also comes to appreciate the things she did right along the way. A choose-your-own adventure starring oneself is a heady thing, and Alison must learn how to wield that power correctly if she wants to extend her own life.
Readers will learn about the life and works of Suzanne Collins. This young adult author s life leading up to her success as the best-selling author of the Hunger Games trilogy is discussed. Readers will also learn about the author s writing process and what inspires her to write. What s next for this author and other interesting details are also included.
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