Books with title Spark Joy

Each one of us has hard and annoying periods in life, where nothing goes right and everything seems grey and meaningless. When such periods last for a long time, we start to lose the belief that a change is possible and we believe that this is our lifelong reality. But each one of us has something hidden and mysterious inside, that if discovered and given space, makes everything become beautiful again. Life goes back to being pleasant and full of aspiration, and every moment becomes meaningful and special. You're welcome to join the boy in our story and to discover together our inner ''Spark''.

In a future United States under the power of a charismatic leader, everyone gets the Mark at age thirteen. The Mark lets citizen shop, go to school, and even get medical care—but without it, you're on your own. Few refuse to get the Mark. Those who do . . . disappear. Parents are looking for fiction that makes Christianity exciting for kids. This series is an alternative to the Hunger Games series and other dark dystopian fiction. It’s packed with action and intrigue, but the message is written from a Christian worldview. Logan Langly went to get his Mark but backed out at the last minute. Ever since, he’s been on the run from government agents and on a quest to find his sister Lily, who disappeared when she went to get her Mark five years ago. His journey leads him to befriend the Dust, a network of Markless who oppose the iron-grip rule of the government. On the way to the capital to find Lily, the Dust receive some startling information from the Markless community, warning that humanity is now entering the End of Days. Spark introduces nine-year-old Ali, a beggar living in the Dark Lands city of al-Balat. Ali meets a stranger who gives her his tablet, a portal to a tech world that Ali never knew existed. But one day, the tablet begins to communicate back to her—and takes her on a journey that will cross her path with exiled Logan Langly, Chancellor Cylis, and the fierce battle for power that spans reality and the virtual world. Meets national education standards.

One look, and it was like falling in love the first time.Everything changed the moment Hugo met Kevin. They were only teens, and despite many obstacles, they fell in love. But young loves drift apart.Hugo hasn’t been in love since. Dating is a chore, his drag queen persona and acting gigs are always an issue, so he’s just done with men . . . until he runs into Kevin at the lake.Years after their last kiss, the spark is still strong, but life is complex. Kevin lives in the shadow of divorce and is navigating single fatherhood. Plus no one knows he’s bisexual.Rekindling their romance is easy away from the demands of the city, but what about when real life kicks in?Does their love stand a chance this second time around?Spark is book one in the North Star Trilogy, a love story that spans twenty years. Friendship, single fatherhood, family life, angst, hurt/comfort, past abuse themes, medical caregiving, as well as life’s celebrations and challenges are found in this novel. Family is central to this saga that will stick with you long after you finish the series.

'You think God has a loophole for people who don't have a choice?'' Jamie shrugs. ''Hope so, otherwise we're screwed.'' Evie doesn't have a choice. One day she's an ordinary seventeen year old, grieving for her mother. The next, she's a Shield, the result of a decades - old experiment gone wrong, bound by DNA to defend her best friend from an unknown killer. The threat could come at home, at school, anywhere. All Evie knows is that it will be a fight to the death. And then there's Jamie. Irresistible. Off - limits.

Spark is a four-level course designed for learners studying English at beginner to intermediate level. Key Features Theme-based units in modules Variety of reading texts Realistic everyday dialogues Writing practice Pronunciation sections Listening and speaking skills Across Culture and CLIL sections at the end of each module Self-check sections Songs and games ICT (Infromation & Communication Technology) research activities Interactive Whiteboard Software Interactive eBooks free for each student Presentation Skills booklet to help learners become effective communicators and competent public speakers

People are dying downtown, their bodies shriveled away to almost nothing. The police are mystified and outrageous rumors are flying: flesh-eating bacteria? an experimental bio-weapon? mutant mosquitos? Fifteen year-old Francy Macmillan listens, but says nothing. It isn't a comfort knowing that no matter how far-fetched the theories, the truth is even stranger. For Francy, that truth wasn't very hard to find. It followed her home from basketball practice one night, a floating bauble of light that speaks inside her mind and shares her thoughts and her feelings. Is it an alien wanderer fallen from some distant star? Or a shard of some divine entity? Whatever it is, it seems to like her. She calls him Spark. But as their friendship grows, a disturbing fact emerges: Spark knows who is responsible for those deaths. With Spark's help, it is up to Francy to stop them. Spark leads Francy into a strange alternate reality, along with her friends: beautiful Echo with the baby dragon tattoo; moody Brooke with the wicked jaw; and Owen Owens, the boy with the fascinating eyes who may just get around to kissing her one of these days—assuming the world doesn't end first.

Unexplained corpses? An unearthly visitor? One game between her team and the playoffs? Yeah, it's been that kind of day for Francy Mac. People are dying downtown, their bodies shriveled away to almost nothing. The police are mystified and outrageous rumors are flying. Fifteen year-old Francy Macmillan listens, but says nothing. It isn't a comfort knowing that no matter how far-fetched the theories, the truth is even stranger. For Francy, the truth wasn't very hard to find. It followed her home from basketball practice one night, a floating bauble of light that speaks inside her mind and shares her thoughts and her feelings. Is it an alien wanderer fallen from some distant star? Or a shard of some divine entity? Whatever it is, Spark seems to like her. But as their friendship grows, a disturbing fact emerges: Spark knows who is responsible for those deaths. With Spark's help, it is up to Francy to stop them. Spark leads Francy into a strange alternate reality, along with her friends: beautiful Echo with the dragon tattoo; moody Brooke with the wicked jaw; and Owen Owens, the boy with the fascinating eyes who may just get around to kissing her one of these days-assuming the world doesn't end first.

What if you lost four years of your life? Worse, what if you found out that your deepest fears are true: You really are different than everyone else . . . but would have never dreamed how? And finally, if you could change the past, would you? Tess Turner wakes up in a hospital bed, and discovers that she’s been in a coma for four years after a freak accident at her 13th birthday party. Confused and overwhelmed, her situation gets even worse when her parents deliver the devastating news that her best friend Dani was killed that day. Even though many of her classmates are still around, Tess must learn to navigate a new school and make new friends. When she feels drawn to the mysterious, handsome Zach Webb, none of her friends approve. Zach claims to know untold details about her life and Tess is suspicious, yet she is unable to resist his charm. Playing along to see if he really knows “everything about her,” she finds herself drawn into the adventure of a lifetime that will compel her to make an important choice. Given the opportunity to change the past, she must face the consequences her actions would have on the future.

Spark is a four-level course designed for learners studying English at beginner to intermediate level. Key Features Theme-based units in modules Variety of reading texts Realistic everyday dialogues Writing practice Pronunciation sections Listening and speaking skills Across Culture and CLIL sections at the end of each module Self-check sections Songs and games ICT (Infromation & Communication Technology) research activities Interactive Whiteboard Software Interactive eBooks free for each student Presentation Skills booklet to help learners become effective communicators and competent public speakers

Spark is a four-level course designed for learners studying English at beginner to intermediate level. Key Features Theme-based units in modules Variety of reading texts Realistic everyday dialogues Writing practice Pronunciation sections Listening and speaking skills Across Culture and CLIL sections at the end of each module Self-check sections Songs and games ICT (Infromation & Communication Technology) research activities Interactive Whiteboard Software Interactive eBooks free for each student Presentation Skills booklet to help learners become effective communicators and competent public speakers

Spark is a four-level course designed for learners studying English at beginner to intermediate level. Key Features Theme-based units in modules Variety of reading texts Realistic everyday dialogues Writing practice Pronunciation sections Listening and speaking skills Across Culture and CLIL sections at the end of each module Self-check sections Songs and games ICT (Infromation & Communication Technology) research activities Interactive Whiteboard Software Interactive eBooks free for each student Presentation Skills booklet to help learners become effective communicators and competent public speakers