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| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: The High School Survival Guide: Your Roadmap to Studying, Socializing & Succeeding (Graduation Gift, Gift for Teenage Girl) Jessica Holsman, 2021-09-14 Over 4.1 million kids enter public high school a year - most of whom are clueless as to what awaits. Study with Jess, her YouTube channel, demystifies everything students need to succeed from effective study tips, test taking techniques, and how to navigate all too harrowing social dynamics. Includes workbook exercises, self evaluation goals, and progress timelines. Perfect parent purchase. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: The High School Survival Guide Jessica Holsman, 2016-09-13 Over 4.1 million kids enter public high school a year most of whom are clueless as to what awaits. Study with Jess, her YouTube channel, demystifies everything students need to succeed from effective study tips, test taking techniques, and how to navigate all too harrowing social dynamics. Includes workbook exercises, self evaluation goals, and progress timelines. Perfect parent purchase. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: The High School Survival Guide Jessica Holsman, 2016-09-13 How to Study! ─ Do you want to develop great study skills, learn how to study smarter, and reach your full potential as a student? How to study: “We are always told to study for exams and assignments but I can't remember a time when I was instructed on how to study!” Study tips: Jessica Holsman of YouTube’s Study With Jess and Nickelodeon’s AwesomenessTV is changing the way teens feel about school. In her debut book, The High School Survival Guide, Holsman shares exclusive study tips and tricks to help you with how to get better grades! You will learn good study habits and tips, including: • How to get better grades • How to study better • How to study for a test • How to be a better student • How to study smarter High School Survival Guide: Beyond the classroom, Holsman, who has a degree in Psychology, helps you understand your social skills as you grow from a Freshman to a Senior. From your first year orientation to applying for college and graduation, Holsman provides the best study tips and tricks to help you stay organized, write assignments, complete exams, manage stress and live a well-balanced life! Maximize your full potential, ace your next test, and become an A+ student! |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: 97 Things to Do Before You Finish High School Steven Jenkins, Erika Stalder, 2008-01-01 Being in high school is about a lot more than going to high school. It's about discovering new places, new hobbies, and new people—and opening your eyes to the world. This book is about the stuff they don't teach you in high school, like how to host a film festival, plan your first road trip, make a podcast, or write a manifesto. Want to make a time capsule? Spend a day in silence? Learn how to make beats like a DJ? Or shut down your house party before the police do? Whatever your creative, social, or academic inclinations, you'll find 97 ways on these pages to amuse, educate, and interest yourself, and your friends. Because your life doesn't stop at 3pm each day—it just gets started. Make your high school experience the best possible with this brilliant book. –Justine Magazine |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: The Secrets of Top Students Stefanie Weisman, 2013-05-07 Unlock your academic potential with tips, tools, and techniques from some of the best students in the country Discover the proven strategies utilized by high-achieving students to ace exams, skyrocket their grades, and stand out in their academic pursuits. With a focus on practicality and real-world application, this book equips you with the essential skills needed to excel in any subject, all while maintaining a healthy study-life balance. Key features include: Effective Study Techniques: Master the art of efficient studying, including time management, note-taking, and memory-enhancing methods. Say goodbye to all-night cram sessions and hello to confident, well-prepared test days! Exam Success Secrets: Gain insider knowledge on how top students approach exams, from conquering multiple-choice questions to acing essays and projects. Maximize your scores and minimize test anxiety. Personalized Learning Plans: Tailor your study routines to suit your individual learning style and academic goals. Whether you're a visual learner or an auditory processor, this book has the tools you need to optimize your learning journey. Effective Communication: Develop strong communication skills to enhance your class participation, presentations, and group projects. Express your ideas with clarity and confidence. Overcoming Procrastination: Learn how to overcome procrastination and stay motivated throughout your academic journey. Unleash your full potential and tackle assignments with a newfound sense of purpose. Balancing Academics and Life: Discover how top students maintain a healthy balance between academic commitments and personal interests. Thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Navigating College Admissions: For high school students aspiring to college, this book offers invaluable guidance on the admissions process, including crafting a standout application and acing college interviews. The Secrets of Top Students is not just another study guide; it's your roadmap to becoming a confident, successful, and well-rounded student. Whether you're striving for academic excellence, aiming for that prestigious scholarship, or preparing for your dream college, this book provides the winning formula for success. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie David Lubar, 2007-01-18 Starting high school is never easy. Seniors take your lunch money. Girls you’ve known forever are suddenly beautiful and unattainable.The guys you grew up with are drifting away.And you can never get enough sleep. Could there be a worse time for Scott’s mother to announce she’s pregnant? Scott decides high school would be a lot less overwhelming if it came with a survival manual, so he begins to write down tips for his new sibling. Scott’s chronicle of his first year of bullies, romance, honors classes, and brotherhood is both laugh-out-loud funny and touchingly wise. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: Head of Household Kara Stefan, 2009-07-23 Written by a veteran financial writer who is also a single parent, this practical guide addresses the multiple financial priorities faced by single-parent families. Now there is specific, practical help for anyone trying to get a handle on their finances while heading a family on their own. Kara Stefan's Head of Household: Money Management for Single Parents explores a variety of basic financial topics with information and advice geared specifically to the priorities of single-parent households. Head of Household provides in-depth coverage of 11 issues of primary concern to today's single parent, including budgeting, childcare, health care, and housing. As a veteran financial writer, Stefan knows how to translate the field's intricacies into a language we all can understand. As a long-time single parent, she is acutely aware of the difficulties others face in trying to manage money on their own. Combining her two areas of expertise, Stefan has created a resourceful, level-headed, often hilarious guide, filled with stories of real families and a wealth of solid, creative solutions for the financial situations single parents most often face. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: Surviving High School Lele Pons, Melissa de la Cruz, 2017-02-14 Lele is a bulls-eye target at her new school in Miami until, overnight, her digital fame catapults the girl with cheerleader looks, a seriously silly personality, and a self-deprecating funny bone into the popular crowd. Now she's facing a whole new set of challenges--the relentless drama, the ruthless cliques, the unexpected internet celebrity--all while trying to keep her grades up and make her parents proud-- |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: Winning Spiritual Battles: High School Group Study Jim Burns, 2011-12-06 Many youth leaders today feel as if they have their hands full in helping their teens grow into godly young men and women in a culture that glorifies worldliness. But the fact is the temptations of our surrounding culture are a symptom of a deeper threat: spiritual attack. Now pastors and leaders can equip their teens to stand firm against the enemy. Winning Spiritual Battles Uncommon High School Group Study, one of the Uncommon series of group studies created by veteran youth minister Jim Burns, includes 12 session of interactive Bible study that will guide young people to root themselves in salvation, discover their identity in Christ, and pray God’s Word against spiritual attack. Inside the book you'll find a special download link for additional reproducible student handouts and options for every session to tailor each study to your group's unique needs. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: Money for Minors Marie A. Bussing, 2008-05-30 Money. Debt. Interest rates. Bankruptcy. Billionaires. Students may understand that money makes the world go 'round, but most are a little shaky when it comes to explaining how and why. Using an A-Z format and containing over 400 entries, this reference book provides an essential foundation of business and economic knowledge for middle-school, high-school, and community college students. Short features scattered throughout the text add interest and fun, while helping students understand how economics affects their daily lives. Best, the entries are written in a style ideal for students just beginning to learn how economies work and function Teenagers spend over $100 billion annually in the U.S. and influence everything from clothing styles to music and movies to food and cell phones. Money for Minors will help them understand how their daily decisions have a huge impact on the economy. Special features will enable budding moguls to understand how they can become entrepreneurs and create economic value in various ways, evaluate offers from banks and credit card companies, read the business section of the newspaper, understand the importance of various government statistics, and more. And the book will not just prepare students for the higher-level economics courses they will take in high school and college—it will be a terrific guide for anyone doing research on everything from the Great Depression to credit card debt to real estate to inflation. Over 400 clearly written definitions will help students understand the essential concepts of economics and finance. In addition: -Short sidebars scattered throughout the text help students understand how economics affects their daily lives. Topics include reading stock quotes, icon economists like Alan Greenspan, monetary trivia, cool econ and monetary Websites, and the basics of entrepreneurship. -Six mini-lessons provide real-life applications of how the economy functions. Topics include The Federal Reserve System, Gross Domestic Product, Government Spending and Taxation, National Debt, Money, and The Business Cycle. Used as a stand-alone reference or in conjunction with an economics textbook, the definitions in the book will help students learn the language of economics—and help them understand the ways in which individuals, businesses, and government work together to form our $13 trillion economy. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: Work Life Balance Survival Guide Jessica Holsman, 2022-08-09 Find Your Flow —Increase Your Productivity —Feel Great Whether you are striving for better work-life balance, ways to stress less, or need help getting organized and finding your flowstate, you've come to the right place! Workflow and productivity tips for an organized life. Jessica (studywithjess) Holsman, author of the bestselling High School Survival Guide, has helped thousands of her fans study smarter, improve their grades, and get the most out of their high school experience. Now, in Work Life Balance Survival Guide, Jess is showing her high achievers how to thrive and succeed as college students, successfully enter the working world, and/or navigate a career shift. A daily guide to finding your flow and increasing your productivity. In Work Life Balance Survival Guide discover a step-by-step daily process for finding your flow zone, increasing your productivity, and effectively setting up your day for success. Potential life-changing skills in Work Life Balance Survival Guide include: How to create a productive morning routine Tips on finding your flow Work life balance advice to avoid burnout and brain fog Self-care habits including yoga poses to nourish the body Ways to break up the work day and sustain productivity Optimal night routines for ending your work day Ways to prepare for the next day Weekly reflection exercises to enter a new week with a new intention If you have read and liked books such as Deep Work, How to Change, or Tiny Habits, you will want to read Work Life Balance Survival Guide. |
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| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: Relax, Girl! You Got This Michelle A Hansen, 2017-12-11 Hey there, Freshman! You've got your locker assignment, class schedule, and ASB card. This high school thing is getting real. You're stepping into new territory. New school, different friend groups, harder classes, higher expectations. Cue panic attack. But, what if it didn't have to be that way? What if you could rock this high school gig stress free and confident? Now you can. With her straight forward talk and easy to follow advice, Michelle A. Hansen gives you the tools to make the transition into high school painless and fun. You will learn how to release your fears, ditch stress and anxiety, set personal boundaries, and play to your strengths while transforming your goals into a vision for your future. After years of teaching and coaching high school students, Michelle dishes secrets from the other side of the desk, so you can master this high school game before the bell rings on the first day of school. |
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| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: The Freshman Survival Guide Nora Bradbury-Haehl, Bill McGarvey, 2024-03-26 A completely revised and updated values-based guide to navigating the first year of college that speaks to college students in their own language and offers practical tools that readers need to keep from drinking, sleeping, or skipping their way out of college. In the four years since its initial publication, The Freshman Survival Guide has helped thousands of first year students make a successful transition to college life. However, much has changed on campuses. The explosion of technology, ubiquity of social media, and culture changes have all added new layers of complexity to the leap from high school to college. The Freshman Survival Guide's updated edition features new research and advice on issues such as mental health, sexual assault, and finding balance. It also features expanded sections on dating, money management, and an increased focus on how the over 1.5 million incoming freshman can prepare themselves for the biggest change they've encountered in their lives: heading off to college. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: Montessori at Home Guide A. M. Sterling, 2016-08-29 In this edition of the 'Montessori at Home Guide' series, you, the parent or caregiver, get 101 practical activities to help your 2-6 year old learn in a Montessori-inspired way. '101 Montessori-Inspired Activities for Children Ages 2-6' contains A. M. Sterling's favorite activities along with activities submitted for inclusion by well-known Montessori bloggers such as Anastasia of 'Montessori Nature' blog, Diane from 'When Hippos Talk' blog, and more. This easy-to-understand guide is created to quickly fill your child's learning environment with activities that help them attain and sharpen these necessary skills: gross and fine motor, cognitive, logic, dexterity, hand/eye coordination ...and more. These activities also teach practical life skills, including self-care and care of the environment, as well as getting children started in food preparation. For each activity in this book, there will soon be released an associated children's story book. Each of the 101 children's story books will be Montessori inspired and illustrated by the same artist who created the cover art for this book; Robert McKinney. The books will be based on the lives of real children, teaching respect for other cultures. They will contain, not only real life situations that a child can learn from, but the main character in each story will complete an activity from this book to possibly generate interest. We feel that these Montessori-inspired children's story books will be an excellent compliment to the resource we hope this activity book can become for you.Montessori learning is gaining popularity across the globe as more and more Montessori schools open. The 'Montessori at Home Guide' series helps you bring this incredibly effective way of learning home as well. You love you children and want to give them the very best. Give them the best learning method to achieve their true potential. Give your children the gift of Montessori. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: Wall Street's Think Tank Laurence H. Shoup, 2019-03-22 Traces the expansive influence of The Council of Foreign Relations in advancing Wall Street's foreign policy agendas and U.S. influence abroad The Council on Foreign Relations is the most influential foreign-policy think tank in the United States, claiming among its members a high percentage of government officials, media figures, and establishment elite. For decades it kept a low profile even while it shaped policy, advised presidents, and helped shore up U.S. hegemony following the Second World War. In 1977, Laurence H. Shoup and William Minter published the first in-depth study of the CFR, Imperial Brain Trust, an explosive work that traced the activities and influence of the CFR from its origins in the 1920s through the Cold War. Now, Laurence H. Shoup returns with this long-awaited sequel, which brings the story up to date. Wall Street’s Think Tank follows the CFR from the 1970s through the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union to the present. It explains how members responded to rapid changes in the world scene: globalization, the rise of China, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the launch of a “War on Terror,” among other major developments. Shoup argues that the CFR now operates in an era of “Neoliberal Geopolitics,” a worldwide paradigm that its members helped to establish and that reflects the interests of the U.S. ruling class, but is not without challengers. Wall Street’s Think Tank is an essential guide to understanding the Council on Foreign Relations and the shadow it casts over recent history and current events. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: Conservation Biology Fred Van Dyke, 2008-02-28 Fred Van Dyke’s new textbook, Conservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications, 2nd Edition represents a major new text for anyone interested in conservation. Drawing on his experience as a conservation biologist, college teacher, and successful textbook author, Van Dyke’s organizational clarity and readable style make this book an invaluable resource for students in conservation around the globe. Presenting key information and well-selected examples, this student-friendly volume carefully integrates the science of conservation biology with its implications for ethics, law, policy and economics. In addition to rigorous examination of the scientific theory supporting conservation biology and its applications, this unique book includes a number of features which set it apart from others. These include its chapters on aquatic conservation, landscape ecology, and ecosystem management, and its direct explanation and invitation to students on how to enter the work of conservation as a professional and personal vocation. Aimed primarily at undergraduates studying courses in conservation and conservation biology, this book will also be useful to practicing conservationists and natural resource managers. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: The Straight-A Conspiracy Hunter Maats, Katie O'Brien, 2013-07-13 What if the only reason you aren't doing well in school is that you've been lied to about your own brain? For centuries, students worldwide have been tricked into making school more difficult, more stressful, and less successful than it needs to be. In reality, you already have the ability to make anything that you do in school easy. From writing essays to mastering any math concept to acing even your most difficult final exam, The Straight-A Conspiracy takes you through the simple, stress-free ways to conquer any class in school. The truth about straight-A's has been kept from you. It's time you knew about The Straight-A Conspiracy. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: Talking with Your Toddler Activity Book Teresa Laikko, Laura Laikko, 2021-06 Help your child learn and practice talking with this fun activity book packed with family-friendly exercises, conversation topics, and vocabulary recommendations—perfect for parents who want to make sure their child develops a firm grasp of language and speech. Teaching your child to talk doesn’t have to be all work and no play! This ready-to-use activity book is perfect for practicing talking and encouraging verbalizing, whether you’re at home or on the go. Packed with interactive exercises that promote verbalization and vocabulary-building in young children, this book includes: Coloring pages Cut-and-paste activities Seasonal and holiday-themed projects And much more! Written by experienced speech professionals, the activities in this book make for a wonderful bonding experience between parents and children, and can also be used by speech language teachers as a supplement to their lessons. The end of each activity, you’ll find conversation topics, book suggestions, and relevant songs to sing to get you and your child talking and communicating effectively! |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: You Can Relax and Avoid Stress Mike George, 2017-07-15 Relaxation is key to feeling balanced and secure. With twenty-five simple mental and physical exercises, this title shows readers how to understand and control their personal stress triggers. The techniques presented, including breathing, meditation, sleep enrichment, and physical exercise, are straightforward and easy to practice. By putting problems in perspective, readers can gain control of their inner and outer lives and turn negatives into positives. By mixing expert practical advice and philosophical reflection, this resource is one that readers will return to again and again. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: Beating Bullying Against Teens with Disabilities Lisa A. Crayton, 2019-07-15 Teens with disabilities are at an increased risk of being bullied and need help addressing and overcoming the unique forms of bullying they face. This insightful resource combines information about basic protections under the American with Disabilities Act, examples of the ways in which teens with disabilities are bullied, and effective anti-bullying strategies to address this issue. The emphasis is placed on safety, and letting students know where to turn to assert their rights. When neurodivergent teens and those with physical disabilities have the tools to combat bullying, they can feel empowered and thrive in all aspects of their lives. |
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| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: Everything You Need to Ace Computer Science and Coding in One Big Fat Notebook Workman Publishing, 2020-04-14 From the editors of Brain Quest, America’s #1 educational bestseller! This Big Fat Notebook makes it all “sink in” with key concepts, mnemonic devices, definitions, diagrams, and doodles to help you understand computer science. Including: Computing systems Binary code Algorithms Computational thinking Loops, events, and procedures Programming in Scratch and Python Boolean Expressions Web development Cybersecurity HTML CSS …and more! The Big Fat Notebook series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. Each book in the series meets Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award–winning teachers. They make learning fun and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: Everything You Need to Ace Chemistry in One Big Fat Notebook Workman Publishing, Jennifer Swanson, 2020-09-22 Chemistry? No problem! This Big Fat Notebook covers everything you need to know during a year of high school chemistry class, breaking down one big bad subject into accessible units. Learn to study better and get better grades using mnemonic devices, definitions, diagrams, educational doodles, and quizzes to recap it all. Including: Atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures The periodic table Quantum theory Bonding The mole Chemical reactions and calculations Gas laws Solubility pH scale Titrations Le Chatelier's principle ...and much more! |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: The Aptitude Myth Cornelius N. Grove, 2013 The Aptitude Myth addresses the decline in American children's mastery of critical school subjects. It contends that a contributing cause for this decline derives from many Americans' ways of thinking about children's learning: They believe that school performance is determined very largely by innate aptitude. The Aptitude Myth traces the deep historical origins, the spread and elaboration, and the eventual triumph of the belief in the determining power of mental abilities given at birth and therefore fixed. Covered is 600 B.C.E. until 1926 (when the S.A.T. was first administered). The belief in aptitude, assumed by many Americans to be the modern view of learning ability, is revealed as an archaic way of thinking that originated in the imaginations of our ancient forebears and gradually gained credibility over 2,500 years. In recent times, the belief became elaborated to include the fanciful notion that more-than-modest academic study injures a child's health. Having inherited this mindset, Americans don't know how to insure that children gain mastery. A new mindset is needed. The final chapter offers a transformative mindset. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: Bookkeeping For Canadians For Dummies Lita Epstein, Cecile Laurin, 2018-11-29 Bookkeeping made easy Bookkeeping is an essential skill required in every industry, with a certain concentration in wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing, payroll services, accounting and tax preparation. If you’re a small business owner looking for clear and concise instructions on keeping the books, tracking transactions, recognizing assets and liabilities and keeping ledgers and journals, this book is your one-stop guide to making it easier! Bookkeeping For Canadians For Dummies covers how to create financial statements and also shows how to operate accounts for businesses. In addition, it teaches you how to recognize the assets and liabilities to the business. Keep the books Track transactions Compete against larger competitors Stay on top of journals Small business owners keeping their own books will rejoice to have this handy guide by their side! |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: The Real High School Handbook Susan Abel Lieberman, 1997 A guide to getting through high school and deciding what will come next, providing information about courses, grades, testing, communicating with teachers, and postgraduation options. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: Get Out of Your Head Brian Sachetta, 2018-12-04 Forget for a moment the prevailing notion that you can only manage your anxiety through endless visits to your therapist's office and daily cocktails of psychiatric medication - what if you could put yourself back in the equation?What if you could learn to manage your fear better by changing your thoughts and beliefs about it? What if you could turn down the firehose of overwhelm you experience so often? You can.More than 17% of Americans fill at least one psychiatric drug prescription each year. This would be just fine if medication were actually solving mental illness, but it seems that's not the case. Medication is just one potential piece of the puzzle; we can't keep discounting our ability to influence our own conditions.Through the latest research, personal anecdotes, and a heavy dose of practicality, this book discusses that influence and teaches you:-Where anxiety comes from and how to stop perpetuating it-10 crucial steps for mitigating anxiety during stressful situations-How to leverage fear into a vehicle for personal growth-How to stop fighting yourself and start living again |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: From Impacts to Adaptation Donald Stanley Lemmen, 2008 From Impacts to Adaptation: Canada in a Changing Climate 2007 reflects the advances made in understanding Canada's vulnerability to climate change during the past decade. Through a primarily regional approach, this assessment discusses current and future risks and opportunities that climate change presents to Canada, with a focus on human and managed systems. It is based on a critical analysis of existing knowledge, drawn from the published scientific and technical literature and from expert knowledge. The current state of understanding is presented, and key knowledge gaps are identified. Advances in understanding adaptation, as well as examples of recent and ongoing adaptation initiatives, are highlighted throughout the report.--Pub. desc. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: The Manual to Middle School Jonathan Catherman, 2017-07-04 The transition from elementary school to middle school can be particularly difficult for boys. Too big to be little and too little to be big, they face the perfect storm of changing bodies, rushing hormones, and learning challenges. They may now begin to struggle with grades, behavior, and relationships with family and friends. Boys are often frustrated and embarrassed by trying to figure out on their own what to do and what not to do in this new environment with new expectations. Jonathan Catherman and his two sons--one current and one former middle schooler--offer boys ages ten to twelve the practical help they need to make the move to middle school as painlessly as possible. The do this, not that format covers a hundred relevant topics and situations middle school boys will face, including school lockers, bullies, test taking, cell phone use, homework, gossip, leadership, respect, sports, and many more. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: The Dust of Kandahar Jonathan Addleton, 2016-11-15 The Dust of Kandahar provides a personal account of one diplomat’s year of service in America’s longest war. Ambassador Addleton movingly describes the everyday human drama of the American soldiers, local tribal dignitaries, government officials, and religious leaders he interacted and worked with in southern Afghanistan. Addleton’s writing is at its most vivid in his firsthand account of the April 2013 suicide bombing outside a Zabul school that killed his translator, a fellow Foreign Service officer, and three American soldiers. The memory of this tragedy lingers over Addleton’s journal entries, his prose offering poignant glimpses into the interior life of a U.S. diplomat stationed in harm’s way. |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: The Torrent Dinuka McKenzie, 2023-08-30 A loving husband lost to devastating summer floods. A teenage girl injured during a robbery. Two seemingly unconnected cases that will push a detective to the brink. An atmospheric, compelling new voice in Australian crime fiction. 'Such a good read' Val McDermid Winner of the 2020 Banjo Prize. Shortlisted for the 2023 Davitt Awards. In Northern New South Wales, heavily pregnant and a week away from maternity leave, Detective Sergeant Kate Miles is exhausted and counting down the days. But a violent hold-up at a local fast-food restaurant with unsettling connections to her own past, means that her final days will be anything but straightforward. When a second case is dumped on her lap, the closed case of a man drowned in recent summer floods, what begins as a simple informal review quickly grows into something more complicated. Kate can either write the report that's expected of her or investigate the case the way she wants to. As secrets and betrayals pile up, and the needs of her own family intervene, how far is Kate prepared to push to discover the truth? 'The Torrent is subtle and clever and Dinuka has talent to burn. It unfolds so beautifully and the writer is in control every step of the way. Highly, highly recommended!' Dervla McTiernan 'The Torrent is vivid, pacy and refreshingly original. A gripping whodunnit with heart.' Emma Viskic 'Gripped me tightly with its twisting narrative threads and its cast of authentic and complex characters until the very last word.' Imbi Neeme 'This gripping debut by Dinuka McKenzie will keep you turning the pages late into the night' Petronella McGovern 'A fast-paced, page-turning crime novel ... Detective Kate Miles is a strong, unforgettable lead, expertly crafted by McKenzie who is an exciting new talent to watch on the Australian literary scene. McKenzie's prose is energetic and bursting with suspense from the first page to the very last.' Holden Sheppard 'A swirl of secrets and lies sweeping through to a deeply satisfying conclusion. McKenzie is an exciting voice - a new contender for Queen of Australian crime.' Katherine Kovacic 'Intense, dangerous and utterly compelling. I'm holding my breath to see what Dinuka McKenzie writes next.' BM Carroll 'A stunning and compelling debut, driven by a cast of engaging characters that came to life on the page. The Torrent is a gripping police procedural with heart that kept me reading into the night!' Rae Cairns |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: The Book of Me Ellen Bailey, Imogen Williams, 2018-03-06 Fill in the blanks, answer the quizzes and questionnaires, and jot down your hopes for the future! The Book of Me is a special journal where tweens and teens can create a lasting record of exactly who they are. It covers everything from the best-ever sleepovers, favorite songs and movies, and beauty wish lists to school surveys, best-kept secrets and dreams, career goals, perfect vacation destinations, personal style, and more! |
| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: Only a Monster Vanessa Len, 2022-02-01 Joan Chang-Hunt has no idea she's part monster until she's thrust into a battle between the boy she has a crush on and one of the most ruthless monster families of London. A brilliantly compelling YA fantasy from a dazzling new Australian talent. 'An absolute page-turner. Only a Monster paints another vivid world inside the one we know, and uses a deft hand to bring it utterly alive.'- Chloe Gong Don't forget the rule. No one can know what you are. What we are. You must never tell anyone about monsters. Only a monster would kill a hero. Right? Every family has its secrets, but the summer Joan Chang-Hunt goes to stay with her Gran in London, she learns hers is bigger than most. The Hunts are one of twelve families in London with terrifying, hidden powers. Joan is half-monster. And what's more, her summer crush Nick isn't just a cute boy - he's hiding a secret as well; a secret that places Joan in terrible danger. When the monsters of London are attacked, Joan is forced on the run with the ruthless Aaron Oliver, heir to a monster family who are sworn enemies of her own. Joan is drawn deeper into a world that simmers with hostilities, alliances and secrets. And her rare and dangerous power means she's being hunted. She'll have to embrace her own monstrousness if she is to save herself, and her family. Because in this story . . . . . . she is not the hero. 'Vanessa Len's world of monsters and heroes is like nothing I've ever read, utterly fresh and unique. It's a page-turning YA adventure with breathtaking twists and a rich, dangerous setting. I loved the girl antihero at its centre, and the depth of the themes that it tackles. But most of all I love the way it turns the genre on its head. Put down everything and read it!' - CS Pacat 'Only a Monster is captivating and unique and - dare I say it - utterly monstrous (in the best possible way). This engrossing debut will have YA readers longing to steal time just so they can devour the pages over and over again!' - Lynette Noni |
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| the high school survival guide jessica holsman: No Worries: Your Guide to Starting Secondary School Jenny Alexander, 2020-04-02 No Worries is the ultimate secondary school survival guide, with tips, quizzes and jokes to help children prepare. What if I've got the wrong stuff? What if I don't fit in? What if the older kids are horrible to me? Starting secondary school is a bit like going on a safari - it's a great adventure but sometimes, before you go, you can get a touch of the 'what ifs'. You may be feeling anxious or stressed about leaving primary school. No Worries is full of information about going up from primary to secondary school and covers all of the big worries and anxieties. With practical hints and tips, jokes and quizzes for finding your way around, making new friends, social media and staying on top of homework, this fully-revised edition of Going Up! is the essential no-worries guide to starting secondary school. |
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HIGH Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of HIGH is rising or extending upward a great distance : taller than average, usual, or expected. How to use high in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of High.
HIGH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
high is a general term, and denotes either extension upward or position at a considerable height: six feet high; a high shelf. lofty denotes imposing or even inspiring height: lofty crags. tall is applied …
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High, lofty, tall, towering refer to something that has considerable height. High is a general term, and denotes either extension upward or position at a considerable height: six feet high; a high …
High - definition of high by The Free Dictionary
high - greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount; "a high temperature"; "a high price"; "the high point of his career"; "high risks"; "has high hopes"; "the river is high"; "he has a high …
HIGH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
HIGH meaning: 1. (especially of things that are not living) being a large distance from top to bottom or a long…. Learn more.
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6 days ago · Use the adjective high to describe something with a great elevation. If you want to see a really high mountain, you should visit Mount Everest. You can also use high to describe a sound …
HIGH Synonyms: 529 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster
Synonyms for HIGH: tall, towering, lofty, dominant, altitudinous, prominent, eminent, elevated; Antonyms of HIGH: low, short, squat, flat, low-lying, stubby, stumpy, down
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Find 1095 different ways to say HIGH, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.
High Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary
Having a relatively great elevation; extending far upward. A high mountain; a high tower. Of more than normal height; lofty; tall. Extending upward a (specified) distance. Situated far above the …
What does HIGH mean? - Definitions.net
What does HIGH mean? This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word HIGH. is much used in composition with variety of meaning. …
HIGH Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of HIGH is rising or extending upward a great distance : taller than average, usual, or expected. How to use high in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of High.
HIGH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
high is a general term, and denotes either extension upward or position at a considerable height: six feet high; a high shelf. lofty denotes imposing or even inspiring height: lofty crags. tall is …
HIGH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
High, lofty, tall, towering refer to something that has considerable height. High is a general term, and denotes either extension upward or position at a considerable height: six feet high; a high …
High - definition of high by The Free Dictionary
high - greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount; "a high temperature"; "a high price"; "the high point of his career"; "high risks"; "has high hopes"; "the river is high"; "he has a high …
HIGH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
HIGH meaning: 1. (especially of things that are not living) being a large distance from top to bottom or a long…. Learn more.
High - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com
6 days ago · Use the adjective high to describe something with a great elevation. If you want to see a really high mountain, you should visit Mount Everest. You can also use high to describe …
HIGH Synonyms: 529 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster
Synonyms for HIGH: tall, towering, lofty, dominant, altitudinous, prominent, eminent, elevated; Antonyms of HIGH: low, short, squat, flat, low-lying, stubby, stumpy, down
1095 Synonyms & Antonyms for HIGH - Thesaurus.com
Find 1095 different ways to say HIGH, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.
High Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary
Having a relatively great elevation; extending far upward. A high mountain; a high tower. Of more than normal height; lofty; tall. Extending upward a (specified) distance. Situated far above the …
What does HIGH mean? - Definitions.net
What does HIGH mean? This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word HIGH. is much used in composition with variety of …
