Societys Child

Shinji Takahashi is just an ordinary kid. An ordinary homeschooled smart-alecky orphan kid being raised by his globe-trotting aunt Yui. But when a magical guardian decides to use him as a conduit to awaken its power, Shinji's life takes a turn for the anything-but-ordinary. Captured by the menacing Hightower Corporation, which is bent on using the guardian's magic for its own nefarious purposes, Shinji must team up with a brilliant young tech whiz named Lucy and her robot mouse, Tinker, in order to escape.

When identical twins June and Jennifer Gibbons were three, they began to reject communication with anyone but each other, and so began a childhood bound together in a strange and secret world. As they grew up, love, hate and genius united to push them to the extreme margins of society and, following a five week spree of vandalism and arson, the silent twins were sentenced to a gruelling twelve-year detention in Broadmoor. Award-winning investigative journalist Marjorie Wallace delves into the twins' silent world.

The journey continues with Exposing Secrets Sins. Some families are odd, others inherit eccentric roots, laced with deep secrets. Eventually, the truth is exposed, and that is what happens to Michelle de Gourgues. In book two Michelle, the youngest sister digs into the past. Her brother Robert threatens to expose her past indiscretions in an attempt to take control of the family fortune. Michelle worries that the past mistakes from her college years could now damage her reputation. Even rumors could cloud her leadership as CEO of the family enterprise. She leaves Memphis and travels to ...

This profoundly moving memoir is the remarkable and inspiring true story of Sandra Uwiringiyimana, a girl from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who tells the tale of how she survived a massacre, immigrated to America, and overcame her trauma through art and activism. Sandra was just 10 years old when she found herself with a gun pointed at her head. She had watched as rebels gunned down her mother and six-year-old sister in a refugee camp.

Weatherby is a fish out of water. When she lands a scholarship to the prestigious Boston School, she's excited to be in the same world as her dad, whom she's never met, and make real friends. But Weatherby has a secret she'll risk everything to protect, one that could destroy her new life. Every member of Jack's wealthy and privileged family has made their mark at the Boston School. Everyone, that is, except for Jack, who is entirely mediocre. He's desperate to prove his worth to his influential father. But Jack has a secret of his own . . . one with the power to ruin everything.

Welcome to The Secret Society of Silly Socks—a laugh-out-loud adventure where mismatched socks lead to magical worlds, unforgettable friendships, and wildly imaginative fun! When a group of sock-loving kids stumbles upon a mysterious package, their ordinary lives turn inside out—just like their favorite silly socks! From sock fashion shows and mischievous sock monsters to dance-offs in Socktopia and bubblegum-powered rescues, every page bursts with whimsy and wonder.

Deadly stakes, dangerous secrets, and a cut-throat game where the winners are set for life. Welcome to the Boston School, and the world of the Liars Society. Weatherby and Jack have been tapped to join Last Heir, the most powerful secret society in the world, but the night of the first gambit, the game takes a terrifying turn. Now, Jack and Weatherby are in a race against time to discover the truth about the game - and themselves. But how do you know who to trust when everyone is a liar?

Long before the avalanche of praise for his work - from Oprah Winfrey, from President Bill Clinton, from President Barack Obama - long before he became known for his talk show appearances, Members Project spots, and documentaries like Waiting for “Superman”, Geoffrey Canada was a small boy growing up scared on the mean streets of the South Bronx. His childhood world was one where “sidewalk boys” learned the codes of the block and were ranked through the rituals of fist, stick, and knife. Then the streets changed, and the stakes got even higher.

When the Nazis came to power in Europe, the lives of homosexuals came to be ruled by fear as raids, arrests, prison sentences, and expulsions became the daily reality. When the concentration camps were built, homosexuals were imprisoned along with Jews. The pink triangle, sewn onto prison uniforms, became the symbol of their persecution. Branded by the Pink Triangle combines historical research with first-person accounts and individual stories to bring this history to life for listeners.

“We were born in darkness. But we were made for the sky.” Beneath the crushing weight of the ocean lies Dome-7 — a perfect society sealed from a ruined world above. For generations, its citizens have lived under artificial skies, taught to fear the surface and forget the past. Every memory, every parent, every lesson is manufactured. Every question is punished. But on his sixteenth birthday, Kael sees something he shouldn’t: a flicker behind the ceiling. A glitch in the sky. And in that moment, the truth begins to unravel. Joined by Sera, a brave and fiercely loyal friend, and Milo,...

What happens to the little ones, the tweens, and the teenagers, when technology—ubiquitous in the world they inhabit—becomes a critical part of their lives? This timely book brings much-needed clarity to what we know about technology's role in child development. Better yet, it provides guidance on how to use what we know to help children of all ages make the most of their digital experiences.

Meet Sky Sampson. She’s eleven years old, wildly curious, just a little mischievous, and definitely not the type to ignore a talking gnome or a mumbling garden. When strange noises start echoing from her neighbor’s overgrown backyard, Sky does what any aspiring mystery-solver would do: she grabs a notebook, a granola bar, and her unreasonably grumpy cat, Mr. Tiddles, and dives in—headfirst. But this isn’t just any mystery. Beneath the tomato vines and ceramic lawn ornaments lies something ancient, powerful, and slightly passive-aggressive. With the help of her best friend Jazz (and ...

Too many of us underestimate the impact of unresolved trauma on our lives, thinking we are perfectly fine. In reality, embracing shadow integration and inner child work can unlock hidden potential and joy you never knew existed. Driven by the pioneering wisdom of Carl Jung, this 2-in-1 collection will give you the confidence and knowledge to begin and delve into a most transformative journey of self-discovery.

There are a few things you should know before you dive into this book: Chocolate is powerful. Eleven-year-olds are smarter than they look. Not all mysteries wear trench coats—some wear velvet and smell like fudge. This is a story about Sky Holloway. She’s not your average kid. She doesn’t play it safe, doesn’t follow instructions (especially the ones that say “Do Not Enter”), and absolutely refuses to let a good mystery go unsolved—even if it leads her straight into a secret candy vault, a rogue with a peppermint cane, or a recipe that can bend time. You might laugh. You might...

In Cuba, it is believed that a mysterious water serpent - the Madre de aguas - is responsible for providing and protecting the fresh water of the island. But the serpent is missing, and a drought has gripped the island. Uchenna, Elliot, and Professor Fauna fly to Cuba and endeavor to rescue the Madre de aguas. Unfortunately, it tries to kill them. Meanwhile, the Schmoke Brothers' goons are driving around Havana, dumping pink sludge into the sewers. What is going on? Can Elliot and Uchenna end the drought?

A child growing up in post-war London, the eldest of three girls, Naomi is the daughter of Jewish refugees from Hitler’s Germany. Each chapter describes facets of her life—the games she and her sisters play, her friendship with Jeannie, the non-Jewish girl next door, the family’s relations with the world around them, and the fine balance that has to be maintained between the life of orthodox Jews and the non-Jewish environment. In the course of the book we become familiar with Naomi’s somewhat warped imagination and the delicate situation in which she and her family live, on the ...

The Duke's Children is the sixth and final audiobook in the Palliser series. Plantagenet Palliser, the Duke of Omnium and former Prime Minister of England, is widowed and wracked by grief. Struggling to adapt to life without his beloved Lady Glencora, he works hard to guide and support his three adult children. Palliser soon discovers, however, that his own plans for them are very different from their desires. Sent down from university in disgrace, his two sons quickly begin to run up gambling debts.

Lions are often called the king of the beasts. They rank among the largest cats in the world and, other than people, they have no predators. Learn more about these fearless cats, including where they live and how they work together in groups to ensure their survival.

This book tells the stories of girls and boys from around the world and the challenges they have faced and overcome. It features over 29 tales of amazing young girls and boys who have achieved the unimaginable - from surviving a plane crash in the jungle to striking against climate change. There are tales of triumphing over illness and injury, and of overcoming bullying. Entries include Greta Thunberg, Boyan Slat and Phiona Mutesi, to name a few.

The day we welcome a child into this world, we are bestowed with a monumental duty. Each child carries an everlasting soul, and the path that soul takes is largely influenced by our guidance as parents. It is our purpose to direct our children towards fulfilling the most significant commandment of all. In the book of Matthew, Chapter 22, Verse 37, it is written: "Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind." This narrative will delve into this critical topic through the lens of parents who are filled with the Holy ...