Destiny Rising is the gripping conclusion to the Hunters arc in the New York Times bestselling series, created by L. J. Smith, which also inspired the hit CW TV show The Vampire Diaries . Elena Gilbert has never been an ordinary teenager. In love with the irresistible vampire brothers Stefan and Damon, she has died, been brought back to life, fought evil, and journeyed to hell and back to save Stefan. Now her most dangerous enemy, Klaus, has returned, and Elena realizes she must make a terrible sacrifice to protect her world . . . and fulfill her destiny.

It's the start of a new school year, and A.J.'s third-grade teacher, Mr. Granite, is out of this world! He's a supergenius who talks weird, acts weird, and looks weird. He knows everything . Is he a computer posing as a person, or does he come from another planet?

A thoughtful, poignant novel that explores the creation of artificial intelligence—illuminating the very human need for communication, connection, and understandingIn a narrative that spans geography and time, from the Atlantic Ocean in the seventeenth century to a correctional institution in Texas in the near future, told from the perspectives of five very different characters, Speak considers what it means to be human, and what it means to be less than fully alive.A young Puritan woman travels to the New World with her unwanted new husband. Alan Turing, the renowned mathematician and code breaker, writes letters to his best friend's mother. A Jewish refugee and professor of computer science struggles to reconnect with his increasingly detached wife. An isolated and traumatized young girl exchanges messages with an intelligent software program. A former Silicon Valley wunderkind is imprisoned for creating illegally lifelike dolls.All five characters are attempting to communicate—with estranged spouses, lost friends, future readers, or computer programs that may or may not understand them. Although each speaks from a distinct place and moment in time, they all share the need to express themselves while simultaneously wondering if they will ever be heard, or understood. In dazzling and electrifying prose, Louisa Hall explores how the chasm between computer and human—shrinking rapidly with today's technological advances—echoes the gaps that exist between ordinary people.

A.J. and the gang from My Weird School star in this series of after-school, holiday-themed chapter books featuring all-new hilarious stories and thirty-two pages of games, puzzles, and more. Hip hop hooray! It's Easter! And this year, Mayor Hubble is hosting an Easter egg roll and a special egg hunt at the mayor's mansion. But when Mayor Hubble reveals that the prize golden egg has a thousand dollars inside it, the egg hunt becomes a wacky free-for-all with a photo finish! Bestselling author Dan Gutman brings his kid-friendly sense of humor to this all-new series of holiday adventures. With My Weird School checklists and trivia plus tons of Easter-themed facts and puzzles, this is one weird Easter special you don't want to miss!

The Wheat-Free Cook is the definitive cookbook on living and eating well without wheat. Veteran food writer Jacqueline Mallorca outlines the differences between wheat allergies and celiac disease, provides lists of resources and a guide to gluten-free grains, and offers tip on how and where to shop for gluten-free ingredients. On top of that, Jacqueline offers recipes for quick, modern gluten-free meals that are sure to appeal to the health-conscious cook, whether gluten-sensitive or not—after all, it's just as easy to thicken a comforting stew with rice four or cornstarch as it is with all-purpose flour, and sautéed chicken breasts taste much better when coated with a mixture of ground hazelnuts and Parmesan than stale breadcrumbs. All the formerly off limits favorites are here, from breakfast treats such as pancakes and muffins, to comforting pasta dishes like macaroni and cheese, and decadent desserts including cookies, cakes, tarts, and pies. With The Wheat-Free Cook, Jacqueline Mallorca proves that there is a world beyond wheat.

After suddenly receiving custody of his five year old son, Ben must learn how to be a dad. The fact that he'd even fathered a child was news to him. Not only does this mean restructuring his sixty-hour workweek and becoming responsible for another human being, but also Kyle has autism. Enter the school system and a shaky beginning. Under the guidance of a gifted teacher, Ben and Kyle take tentative steps to becoming father and son. Teacher Melanie Nicols sees Ben as a deadbeat dad, but grudgingly comes to admire how he hangs in, determined to learn for his son’s sake. Her admiration grows to more as father and son come to rely on Melanie being a part of their lives. When parents receive the news that their child has autism, they spend countless hours researching the subject, usually at night, after an exhausting day. Teachers, when they hear that they'll have a student with an autism spectrum disorder, also try to learn as much as they can. This novel was written for such parents and teachers - an entertaining read that offers information on autism and strategies that work. Dr. Sharon A. Mitchell has worked in schools as a teacher, counselor, psychologist and consultant for decades. Her Master's and Doctorate degrees focused on autism. She has delivered workshops and seminars to thousands participants including at national conferences. She continues to write and teaches university classes about students who learn differently.

George Bernard Shaw was born on July 26th, 1856 in Synge Street, Dublin. His career began modestly initially working for some years in an Estate office but a thirst for reading and knowledge moved his career to writing several novels, none of which were published for several years. He wrote as a critic for several years, mainly on the theatre where his campaigning helped moved Victorian theatre towards a more realistic form. Shaw also took up his fervent socialist views at this point, a cause he would be indelibly linked with throughout his long and productive life. An initial foray into writing a play in 1885 only came to fruition in 1892 and with it his path as one of the leading playwrights of the 20th century was set. Shaw was also a fervent Fabian and a co-founder of the London School of Economics. Saint Joan in 1923 gained Shaw yet another international success. This led in 1925 to his being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for his contributions to literature. The citation praised his work as "e;... marked by both idealism and humanity, its stimulating satire often being infused with a singular poetic beauty"e;. In 1938 he added an Academy Award for his work on Pygmalion. Shaw remains the only person ever to win a Nobel Prize and an Oscar. He refused all other awards, even a knighthood. George Bernard Shaw died on November 2nd, 1950 at the age of 94, of renal failure precipitated by injuries incurred by a fall whilst pruning a tree.

Greg Heffley is not willing to be the odd man out.A dance at Greg's middle school has everyone scrambling to find a partner, and Greg is determined not to be left by the wayside. So he concocts a desperate plan to find someone—anyone!—to go with on the big night.But Greg's schemes go hilariously awry, and his only option is to attend the dance with his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, and a female classmate as a "group of friends." But the night is long, and anything can happen along the way. Who will arrive at the dance triumphantly, and who will end up being the third wheel?

The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling book! Secrets have a way of getting out, especially when a diary is involved. Whatever you do, don't ask Greg Heffley how he spent his summer vacation, because he definitely doesn't want to talk about it. As Greg enters the new school year, he's eager to put the past three months behind him . . . and one event in particular. Unfortunately for Greg, his older brother, Rodrick, knows all about the incident Greg wants to keep under wraps. But secrets have a way of getting out . . . especially when a diary is involved. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules chronicles Greg's attempts to navigate the hazards of middle school, impress the girls, steer clear of the school talent show, and most important, keep his secret safe.?F&P level: T

George Bernard Shaw was born on July 26th, 1856 in Synge Street, Dublin. His career began modestly initially working for some years in an Estate office but a thirst for reading and knowledge moved his career to writing several novels, none of which were published for several years. He wrote as a critic for several years, mainly on the theatre where his campaigning helped moved Victorian theatre towards a more realistic form. Shaw also took up his fervent socialist views at this point, a cause he would be indelibly linked with throughout his long and productive life. An initial foray into writing a play in 1885 only came to fruition in 1892 and with it his path as one of the leading playwrights of the 20th century was set. Shaw was also a fervent Fabian and a co-founder of the London School of Economics. Saint Joan in 1923 gained Shaw yet another international success. This led in 1925 to his being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for his contributions to literature. The citation praised his work as "e;... marked by both idealism and humanity, its stimulating satire often being infused with a singular poetic beauty"e;. In 1938 he added an Academy Award for his work on Pygmalion. Shaw remains the only person ever to win a Nobel Prize and an Oscar. He refused all other awards, even a knighthood. George Bernard Shaw died on November 2nd, 1950 at the age of 94, of renal failure precipitated by injuries incurred by a fall whilst pruning a tree.

《幸存的女孩》是一部作者用自己的亲身经历揭露“伊斯兰国”（ISIS）恐怖组织在伊拉克战乱期间，残酷迫害和杀害无辜平民，对雅兹迪（Yazidi）少数民族实施反人类的种族灭绝的罪行的纪实文学作品。 娜迪亚·穆拉德（Nadia Murad）出生在伊拉克的科霍市并在那里长大，她从小听长辈讲述了她的人民在整个历史上面临的许多种族灭绝，但她从未想过自己会亲眼目睹其中的一场。她在其出生的小农庄里享受了一个安静的童年，周围环绕着一个充满爱心的大家庭和紧密联系的雅兹迪社区。但就在城镇边界之外，危险挥之不去，因为“伊斯兰国”开始控制伊拉克北部。2014年8月，娜迪亚21岁的时候，ISIS武装分子围困了科霍市，并无可挽回地改变了镇上每个人的生活。在他们的村长宣布他的人民不顾暴力和死亡的威胁拒绝皈依ISIS所宣扬的“伊斯兰”教后，科霍市的人被围捕、枪杀并埋葬在万人坟墓中，而他们的母亲、姐妹、妻子、女儿和年幼的儿子不仅亲眼目睹了这一切，还陷入更加残酷的命运中。年纪较大的妇女，如娜迪亚的母亲，后来被谋杀，小男孩被迫进入ISIS组织，女孩和像作者一样的年轻妇女被卖到ISIS，在那里她们每天都要遭受奴役、暴力和强奸。娜迪亚被一群特别残暴的激进分子俘虏，遭受惨无人道的折磨，后来在一个愿意冒着生命危险拯救她的非凡家庭的帮助下，她才得以逃出魔窟。 娜迪亚出逃后，在阿玛尔·克鲁尼（Amal Clooney）——世界国际法与人权问题专家和著名律师的鼓励下，她克服了内心的恐惧以及世俗的束缚，大胆地站在联合国讲坛上，向全世界揭露“ISIS”恐怖组织犯下的不为世人所知的滔天罪行，为拯救自己的民族向世界呼吁。同时出版了这本生存回忆录《幸存的女孩》。

本套书由韩国延世大学韩国语学堂知名教授在《韩国语教程（1-6）》的基础上重新改编而成，内容更新鲜时尚，贴近生活实际，同时也更加注重培养学生“听说读写”等各方面能力，是一套既适合课堂教学，也适用于自学的韩国语学习教材。延世大学韩国语学堂的多位教授历次担任TOPIK考试的出题委员，因此由他们编写的本套教材内容贴近韩国语能力考试需求，还适合TOPIK应试者使用。本套教材共6册，其中1、2册为初级，3、4册为中级，5、6册为高级。每册分别配有相应的练习册。 《延世韩国语1》为初级教材，适合零起或初级级阶段学习者使用。书中所有内容都配有中文翻译，并含练习题答案。

本书是从韩国延世大学引的韩国语原版阅读教材，由韩国语学堂执教多年的资深教授集体编写，《延世韩国语阅读4》可供初中级水平学习者使用。中文版在原版基础上添加中文翻译，更方便中国学习者参考。这套阅读教材是《延世韩国语》的配套教材，可供学习者做配套阅读练习使用，是一套极具权威性和实用性的韩国语学习经典教材。

本书是从韩国延世大学引的韩国语原版阅读教材，由韩国语学堂执教多年的资深教授集体编写，《延世韩国语阅读5》可供高级水平学习者使用。中文版在原版基础上添加中文注解，更方便中国学习者参考。这套阅读教材是《延世韩国语》的配套教材，可供学习者做配套阅读练习使用，是一套极具权威性和实用性的韩国语学习经典教材。

《延世韩国语阅读3》以中级韩国语学习者必须掌握的内容为主题编成了课文，并且选取了学习者感兴趣的主题和场景。因此，学习者在阅读过程中能够以自我为中心学习并熟练掌握韩国语。另外，在阅读前、阅读、阅读后三个阶段分别编写了各种课题和活动；为了帮助学习者学习词汇和理解课文内容，编写了相关的练习题。

本书是“新日语能力考试万词对策”系列之一，专门为备考N5、N4级或以N5、N4级为目标的日语学习者而编写。本书列出了N5级1046个、N4级894个词条，加上“同义词”“反义词”“关联词、近义词”等单词及表达方式，共计收录N5级的1000个、N4级的1500个单词。 《新日语能力考试万词对策N5级1000 N4级1500》汇集了日语能力考试中频繁出现、日常生活中也能派上用场的单词，并按照不同的主题，将其分成N5级10章、N4级7章。大家可以结合相应主题的场景来学习。单词配有英语和汉语翻译，例句配有汉语翻译，方便大家即时确认单词、例句的意思。 本书例句讲求短小精悍、口语化，方便大家背诵，同时还能增加口语积累；所有汉字都标有假名，大家在学习过程中不用担心会被断；双色印制，附红膜自测卡，每章还配有日语能力考试模拟试题。 除了便携式小本设计，本书还采用有声书的形式。大家可以通过扫描各节的二维码或者有相应单词编号的音频文件，获取单词及例句的朗读音频。随时随地，想学就学。 希望本书能够帮助大家顺利地通过N2级考试，并且成为值得大家信赖的单词书。

From renowned Newbery-winning author Jerry Spinelli comes an incredible story about how not fitting in might just lead to an incredible life. Just like other kids, Zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and wants to be like his dad when he grows up. But Zinkoff also raises his hand with all the wrong answers, trips over his own feet, and falls down with laughter over a word like Jabip. Other kids have their own word to describe him, but Zinkoff is too busy to hear it. He doesn't know he not like everyone else. And one winter night, Zinkoff differences show that any name can someday become hero. With some of his finest writing to date and great wit and humor, Jerry Spinelli creates a story about a boy individuality surpassing the need to fit in and the genuine importance of failure. As readers follow Zinkoff from first through sixth grade making this a perfect classroom read and watch his character develop, it becomes impossible not to identify with and root for him through failures and triumphs. Supports the Common Core State Standards

The weirdness never stops! The security guard at Ella Mentry School has gone off the deep end! Somebody is stealing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches from the vomitorium, and Officer Spence is on the case. He's arresting everybody in sight! Somebody is going to go to jail! Who is itYou'll have to read the book to find out.

The weirdness never stops! Ella Mentry School's counselor wants everybody to stop arguing and get along with one another. He wants everybody to be polite! He wants everybody to live in peace and harmony! What is his problemNow the boys have to play with dolls! The girls have to play with action figures! And that's only the start of Dr. Brad's weird methods. . . .

Create and customize your very own Minecraft server using Java and the Spigot API About This Book Set up a Minecraft server that you control Use object-oriented programming to modify Minecraft regardless of your level of experience This interactive guide will help you create a unique experience for you and your friends Who This Book Is For This book is great for anyone who is interested in customizing their Minecraft server. Whether you are new to programming, Java, Bukkit, or even Minecraft itself, this book has you covered. All you need is a valid Minecraft account. If you are interested in programming as a career or hobby, this book will get you started. If you are simply interested in playing Minecraft with your friends, then this book will help you make that experience even more enjoyable. What You Will Learn Install and run a Spigot server for free on your home PC Adjust the server settings to customize Minecraft to your liking Install an IDE and configure a project to write code Install and test plugins on a Spigot server Test your plugins through debugging the code Program in game commands and permissions Get to know advanced programming concepts such as event-driven programming, configuration files, saving/loading data, and scheduled tasks Implement configuration files to make your plugins customizable Save and load your plugin's data to persist across server restarts In Detail Minecraft is a sandbox game that allows you to play it in any way you want. Coupled with a multiplayer server powered by Spigot, you can customize the game even more! Using the Bukkit API, anyone interested in learning how to program can control their Minecraft world by developing server plugins. This book is a great introduction to software development through the wonderful world of Minecraft. We start by instructing you through how to set up your home PC for Minecraft server development. This includes an IDE complete with the required libraries as well as a Spigot server to test on. You will be guided through writing code for several different plugins. Each chapter teaches you new skills to create plugins of increasing complexity, and each plugin adds a new concept of the Bukkit API By the end of the book, you will have all the knowledge you need about the API to successfully create any type of plugin. You can then practice and build your Java skills through developing more mods for their server. Style and approach This hands-on guide is filled with interactive examples to help you modify Minecraft. Programming terms and concepts are explained along the way so even those who have never written code before can keep up.

The weirdness never stops! It's Pee Wee Football season, and A.J.'s new coach is crazy. She wants the boys to do push-ups in the mud. She wants them to pick up a car. And worst of all, she wants to put girls on the team! You'll never believe in a million hundred years what happens in the big game.