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Whipped, beaten, and abused for the first year of his life, Dylan was eventually left tied to the gates of a dog sanctuary with a note telling of his treatment. The fates were smiling on the little Bedlington terrier. The author and his family adopted him the very same day. Dylan began his life as part of the author’s family of rescue dogs and has been with them longer than any of their other dogs.

Let me introduce you to my beloved cat Habibi. She came into our lives when she was six weeks old. She lived a fulfilling and happy life of 20 years. She was given to my daughter for her fifth birthday. She brought so much light and love into our lives. She left so many memories for us that have been so hilarious, that I have to share with others.

Christian teens care very much about their connection and relationship with God, but they are also experiencing all the ups and downs of teenage life, with the attendant joys and sorrows of growing up. This book, filled with stories written by Christian teens for Christian teens, helps teens who care about their faith navigate their teenage years.

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Christian teens care very much about their connection and relationship with God, but they are also experiencing all the ups and downs of teenage life, with the attendant joys and sorrows of growing up. This book, filled with stories written by Christian teens for Christian teens; it will help teens who care about their faith navigate their teenage years.

Ona Judge wanted more than the best job an enslaved person could have, Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman challenged why some people are masters and others enslaved, Ida B. Wells exposed post-slavery brutality, Martin Luther King Jr. was the key voice to overturn Jim Crow, and Barack Obama changed modern-day racial attitudes. For author Ray Anthony Shepard A Long Time Coming is highly personal, a chronicle of the times of his grandparents, parents, and himself.

There have been many books written about women who changed the world a long time ago. This book goes in-depth and profiles 30 of the most influential girls, teens, and women who are actively changing the world right now. Their stories will inspire teens to take action now and begin creating the type of world that represents them, their values, and their passions.

Our schools do not teach enough about lessons in life. Many young people do not sit together with family for dinner or have a parent or other adult who makes the time to discuss the experiences of the day. Most television shows and movies are not helpful. Since young people talk and text together, they are apt to believe some completely misguided ideas. Dropping in on the Waves of Life provides a 3D experience in which you live life through a surfer’s own eyes.

Sigue el viaje de Philly boy E a través de las drogas, la familia, la duda en sí mismo y cualquier cosa menos una vida simple...Aquí está la última historia de un adolescente que se enfrenta con bolas con curva que el destino le lanza con una determinación y un carisma crudo, reclamando las calles de Filadelfia que lo han moldeado en el torbellino que es.

As a youth, when you're told that your mom should have crossed her legs and broke your neck when she was giving birth to you, you have a tendency to believe that your existence is a mistake. When you are told that you don't deserve to breathe the same air as normal people, you naturally feel worthless and powerless. Ironically though, after a life of murder, prison, and other survival-induced traumas that resulted in blood and sirens, you come to learn that true power comes from knowing of, not believing in, the things that you cannot see.

In this adventure, Chris and Amy learn the importance of teamwork and determination through the epic story of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, the first people to reach the top of Mt. Everst!

Musical.ly megastar and recording artist Baby Ariel tells the inspiring story behind her empire of more than 35 million fans. Full of revealing personal anecdotes and advice! Ariel is all about opening up and being goofy, funny, and completely herself. In her debut audiobook, she talks about every step of her amazing journey: from the good (like being on the cover of Billboard, filming music videos for her original songs, and meeting her amazing fans) to the bad (like overcoming anxiety, handling breakups, and dealing with haters and bullies).

Socrates: A Life Worth Living traces the life and ideas of one of Western civilization’s founding philosophers, whose influence is still felt more than two thousand years later. Socrates is famous for how he died, executed by the Athenian government for corrupting the youth of Athens, but his most important contribution was to challenge the people around him to test their ideas and beliefs in conversation with each other, in the belief that in this way we could become a society that knows the difference between truth and falsehood, and find what makes a life worthwhile.

In this adventure, Chris and Amy learn the importance of persistence and hard work through the fascinating story of Thomas Edison, who struggled in school as a child, yet went on to invent the electric light and other ingenious creations!

As a black child growing up in 1920s Colorado, Frank Macon was often told that he would never amount to anything. His severe dyslexia didn’t help, nor did his tendency for mischief. But in spite of all that, Frank rose to heights beyond anyone’s imagining. Ever since childhood—when he jumped off a roof wearing homemade wings—he wanted to be a pilot. In this inspiring memoir, Frank tells his story of achieving that dream.

When Angeline Jackson was a child, she wondered if there was something wrong with her for wanting to kiss the other girls. But as her sexuality blossomed in her teens, she knew she wouldn’t “grow out of it” and that her attraction to girls wasn’t against God. In fact, she discovered that same-sex relationships were depicted in the Bible, which she read devoutly, even if the tight-knit evangelical Christian community she grew up in believed any sexual relationship outside of marriage between a man and woman was a sin, and her society, Jamaica, criminalized homosexual sex.

Uncover the compelling story of Ernest Shackleton, a man whose unwavering determination and leadership amidst the harshest conditions forever changed the history of exploration. Ernest Shackleton was a complex figure, blending courage, resilience, and strategic brilliance to forge a path through the uncharted territories of the Antarctic. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into Shackleton's life, exploring his motivations, his perilous expeditions, and the legacy of his unyielding spirit. From the daring Endurance expedition to his relentless drive to conquer the Antarctic, ...

Explore the extraordinary life of Thomas Jefferson, a man whose visionary ideas and tireless efforts helped shape the United States of America. Thomas Jefferson was a unique statesman and a revolutionary thinker whose work and philosophy laid the groundwork for the American democracy we know today. This book goes beyond the surface, delving into Jefferson’s thought processes, his innovative approaches, and the principles that guided his actions. From the drafting of the Declaration of Independence to the transformative Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson’s legacy is a testament to the power ...

In this first story of the series, Chris and Amy discover how to let their imaginations soar. They also learn about the spirit of adventure as they witness Captain Cook and his crew discover the continent of Australia.

In Shame: An Unconventional Memoir, Josh Roggie doesn't just reveal the guilt, disappointment, and embarrassment that has been present in his life - he seeks to overcome it through wit and abundant oversharing. From being born into a puritanical household, to dealing with bullying throughout school and heavy doses of anxiety, he reveals the foundation that would define his longest lasting pains. By including stories on infertility, ever-evolving theology, and even masturbation, he makes it clear that no topic is off-limits.