Books with author Jennie Peters

Caught between two identities, and left to roam an unusual and imperiled world, young Sarah must throw off the mantle of her ordinary past and embrace the duties--and dangers--of a princess. For anything can happen in the world of Nihon--and often does. Left at the mercy of a race of mutant creatures that scour the land murdering humans, Nihon turns to its last hope for peace--their rightful princess. The only problem is, Sarah has no idea of her hidden identity and now finds the heavy weight of this strange world on her shoulders. Hidden away in a small band of demon mercenaries, Sarah sets out to explore not just the physical landscape of her homeland but the powerful princess hiding inside. In her pursuit to pull Nihon back from the brink, Sarah must battle through demons, assassins, untrustworthy allies, and undue sparks of young love. Can Sarah be the princess her people need? Or will she crumble under the weight of her destiny?

Caught between two identities, and left to roam an unusual and imperiled world, young Sarah must throw off the mantle of her ordinary past and embrace the duties--and dangers--of a princess. For anything can happen in the world of Nihon--and often does. Left at the mercy of a race of mutant creatures that scour the land murdering humans, Nihon turns to its last hope for peace--their rightful princess. The only problem is, Sarah has no idea of her hidden identity and now finds the heavy weight of this strange world on her shoulders. Hidden away in a small band of demon mercenaries, Sarah sets out to explore not just the physical landscape of her homeland but the powerful princess hiding inside. In her pursuit to pull Nihon back from the brink, Sarah must battle through demons, assassins, untrustworthy allies, and undue sparks of young love. Can Sarah be the princess her people need? Or will she crumble under the weight of her destiny?

It's nearly impossible for most of us to imagine what our lives would be like without social media. However, today's teens unarguably eclipse their elders in the reliance on and adept, intuitive use of a whole range of social media platforms. Savvy though they may be, teens are still plagued by the same specters that haunt all social media users, such as trolls and bullies, privacy issues, and fake news. Arm readers with the knowledge, tools, and critical perspective they need to navigate the tricky world of social media and educate others about how to do so in an informed, intelligent way.

As the United States becomes more politically divided, the issue of gerrymandering is at the forefront of political debate. While gerrymandering, or manipulating distinct boundaries for political advantages, has largely negative connotations, few experts agree about the best way to redraw districts. In this collection, legal experts, politicians, experts, and ordinary citizens weigh in on this controversial and timely topic. Guided reading questions are included at the end of each article to direct readers to form their own opinions based on what they have read.

There are few issues that elicit such debate as assisted suicide. For some, assisted suicide is an important legal right for those battling fatal issues. For others, it stands for only self-harm and chaos. In this book, legal experts, journalists, activists, and ordinary civilians weigh in on this important issue, providing a wide range of viewpoints for readers. Readers are encouraged to think critically about what they have read and to form their own opinions through guided questions that follow each article.

There are few issues that elicit such debate as assisted suicide. For some, assisted suicide is an important legal right for those battling fatal issues. For others, it stands for only self-harm and chaos. In this book, legal experts, journalists, activists, and ordinary civilians weigh in on this important issue, providing a wide range of viewpoints for readers. Readers are encouraged to think critically about what they have read and to form their own opinions through guided questions that follow each article.

In the wake of an extremely contentious U.S. presidential election that touched upon several hot-button issues including the right to marry and the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement, debate has erupted regarding the language people use to describe both political issues and groups of people. This book takes a look at the widening gap between those who believe political correctness is an unnecessary affectation and those who believe a greater good can be achieved with increased sensitivity in how we talk to, and about, each other. Through analyzing a range of viewpoints, students are encouraged to form their own opinions on this important topic.

In the twenty-first century, political hostilities have moved largely from the battlefield to cyberspace. Since the Stuxnet virus was uncovered in 2010, built jointly by U.S. and Israeli intelligence to disarm the Iranian nuclear program, attention has been drawn to the real-life damage that such virtual programs can inflict. In this book, a range of experts, from journalists, to lawyers, to government officials, offer their varied opinions on the dawn of cyberwarfare, allowing readers to determine where they stand on this important issue.

It's nearly impossible for most of us to imagine what our lives would be like without social media. However, today's teens unarguably eclipse their elders in the reliance on and adept, intuitive use of a whole range of social media platforms. Savvy though they may be, teens are still plagued by the same specters that haunt all social media users, such as trolls and bullies, privacy issues, and fake news. Arm readers with the knowledge, tools, and critical perspective they need to navigate the tricky world of social media and educate others about how to do so in an informed, intelligent way.

What is media bias? Are all media outlets inherently biased? What does it mean for the news we receive? Media bias is a hot topic in the twenty-first century, when everyone and anyone can start a media organization and present content as news, but is all news created equal? Through critical essays and input from media insiders and watchdogs, students will explore what media bias is, how it affects the news they read and watch, and what they can do to make sure that they're not swayed by media bias when they ingest news.