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No Reason to Apologize: The Resilient Legacy of Viola Desmond  

Viola Desmond is an enduring icon who embodies the fight for racial equality and human rights. When she refused to give up her seat in the whites-only section of a cinema in 1946, she took a stand against injustice. Viola Desmond was also, however, a human being whose actions impacted her career, her relationships, and her reputation among the Black community in Halifax. Strong-willed and stubborn, Viola DesmondÎs ideologies would be sorely tested throughout her life, even as her efforts shone a

Nobody

There are people in this world who are Nobody. No one sees them. No one notices them. They live their lives under the radar, forgotten as soon as you turn away.á That's why they make the perfect assassins. The Institute finds these people when they're young and takes them away for training. But an untrained Nobody is a threat to their organization. And threats must be eliminated. Sixteen-year-old Claire has been invisible her whole life, missed by the Institute's monitoring. But now they've ID'e

Nonfiction: Writing for Fact and Argument  

Nonfiction writing is an invaluable means of sharing information, enabling writers to enlighten their readers (or listeners) with facts or persuade them with arguments. This gracefully illustrated series, written in a conversational style and featuring numerous illustrative text excerpts, provides an insightful introduction to the foundations of nonfiction, from research to structure to style. Each title also examines the early history of the featured form and recommends accessible writing activ

North American Indians Today

Notes from the Blender

Declan loves death metal--particularly from Finland.á And video games--violent ones.á And internet porn--any kind, really.á He goes to school with Neilly Foster and spends most of his classroom time wondering what it might be like to know her, to talk to her, maybe even to graze against her sweater in the hallway.á Neilly is an accomplished gymnast, naturally beautiful, and a constant presence at all the best parties.á She's the queen of cool, the princess of poker face, and her rule is uncontes

Nutrition and Health

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 and the wide availability of junk food can cause people to eat poorly. Misinformation about the safety of vaccines can put lives at risk. Readers learn to take control of their health as they discover the most up-to-date information, supplemented

Nutrition: A Global View

Obesity: Modern Day Epidemic

Oblivion

One year ago, Callie was found shivering in an abandoned apartment, the walls covered in her red-inked scrawls. She remembers nothing of that night. Nothing of the thirty-six hours before. All she knows is that her father, the reverend at the Church of the Holy Promise, hasn't been seen since. Neither has Hannah Rynes, a young girl from the parish. Since that night, Callie's been plagued by graphomania--a compulsion to write. The words that pound in her head and flow through her red felt-tipped

Odysseys

In a world permeated by technology, we sometimes struggle to keep pace with an ever-changing landscape. With historical and colour photographs complementing documentary texts, Odysseys in Technology invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the development of key technological innovations like never before. These titles feature a sophisticated design peppered with arresting photographs that illustrate important scientific principles, contributions of notable individuals and compa