Books with author Sarah Smith (fr

As a grasshopper, Gavin was born to jump, but he absolutely hates hopping. Only his best friend, Jake the Jitterbug, knows what Gavin’s true passion is.Jake encourages Gavin to tell his family his secret, but Gavin is terrified that he will no longer be accepted if they find out.Will Jake convince Gavin to tell the truth? And if he does, will Gavin’s family love him for who he truly is?

The Other Side of Dark is an intricate mystery that will leave you breathless.” Holly Black, bestselling author of Tithe There is too much death in Katie Mullen’s life—her mother, her father and now the ghosts. They come to Katie from the other side of dark. People who have died—recently, not so recently, in accidents, as suicide, as tragic pages from the past. When someone dies, their secrets die too. But if a ghost comes back, these secrets can speak again…. And that’s what Law Walker wants, a passage to the past, the key to a secret that will change everything. So what if his dad doesn’t want him dating a white girl? So what if people think Katie is crazy? Together they’re about to uncover a piece of Boston history that is so shocking it was buried centuries ago, and now, nothing will ever seem the same. Get ready to see people—dead and alive—for who they really are.

Presenting yourself in a positive and constructive way at school can be particularly challenging. Whether you are preparing for tests, attending lectures, working in groups, or relaxing in your spare time, it is very important to consider some special rules that will help you through the process. This book provides valuable and authoritative information to enable you to successfully navigate each school day, whatever the situation. Etiquette for Success is for you. Each book shows you ways to present yourself perfectly, allowing you to develop personal and professional relationships with good grace and poise. Good manners can mean the difference between success and failure, so once good etiquette is established, your personal and professional relationships will thrive. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos are offered in chapters through the use of a QR code, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a

Forming worthwhile relationships is an important part of all our lives. Whether making friends at school or at work, helping a friend in need, visiting family and friends, or dating, it is important to consider some special rules that will help you through the process. This book provides valuable and authoritative information to enable you to form successful relationships, whatever the situation. Etiquette for Success is for you. Each book shows you ways to present yourself perfectly, allowing you to develop personal and professional relationships with good grace and poise. Good manners can mean the difference between success and failure, so once good etiquette is established, your personal and professional relationships will thrive.Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos are offered in chapters through the use of a QR code, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a moment in history, a speech, or

Good social skills invariably lead to a certain level of accomplishment in modern-day life. However, having a great personality is not always enough. Without self-confidence, real success can never be achieved. For this reason, it is important to like yourself as well as others, no matter what path you take in life. This book provides useful, authoritative, and important information, which will help you to develop self-confidence, and then go on to form successful relationships and a forward-thinking personality. Leadership Skills & Character Building is for you. Good leaders need to be good communicators and delegators. They must be determined, creative, responsible, respectful, and trustworthy. Each book will encourage, motivate, and educate the young reader so that they become a well-rounded, good leader and successful individual. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos are offered in chapters through the use of a QR code,

In My Name is Sarah I am an Alcoholic the author takes the reader through a life where insecurity in childhood is carried forward to the adult years when alcohol is taken up as a means of coping. Through marriage, childbirth, estrangement and brushes with the law, the author slides in and out of dependency but always succumbs to the craving described as trying "to get that 'high' feeling again and again but it is well-nigh impossible." How she turns things around must be an inspiration to those who can see no way out of a terrible 'disease' that can afflict anyone at any time. A short book on a long and painful story with and ending full of hope: "I walked out free and have been sober for seventeen years." The author has also written a delightful children's story called 'Bertie the Croc', which you will find at the end of this book.

Good social skills invariably lead to a certain level of accomplishment in modern-day life. However, having a great personality is not always enough. Without self-discipline and responsibility, real success can never be achieved. For this reason, it is important to be a well-organized, capable, and effective individual who can plan and schedule the important aspects of life no matter what youre doing. This book provides useful, authoritative, and important information, which will enable you to thrive successfully, looking after your own needs, as well as others. Leadership Skills & Character Building is for you. Good leaders need to be good communicators and delegators. They must be determined, creative, responsible, respectful, and trustworthy. Each book will encourage, motivate, and educate the young reader so that they become a well-rounded, good leader and successful individual. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Ed

In My Name is Sarah I am an Alcoholic the author takes the reader through a life where insecurity in childhood is carried forward to the adult years when alcohol is taken up as a means of coping. Through marriage, childbirth, estrangement and brushes with the law, the author slides in and out of dependency but always succumbs to the craving described as trying "to get that ‘high' feeling again and again but it is well-nigh impossible."How she turns things around must be an inspiration to those who can see no way out of a terrible ‘disease' that can afflict anyone at any time.A short book on a long and painful story with and ending full of hope: "I walked out free and have been sober for seventeen years."The author has also written a delightful children's story called ‘Bertie the Croc', which you will find at the end of this book.