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This book is about addictions of all kinds. Addictions to smartphones, sex, games, social media, gambling, money, but most of all to alcohol and drugs.
The words 'addict' and 'addiction' are loaded with baggage. Not just in Australia, but the world over, addicts are considered to be sub-human, if not alien. This book aims to reclaim their dignity. It aims to rescue the word 'addiction' from its kidnappers and restore its humanity. It offers personal...
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Mientras que Neil Josten trata de librarse de las garras del siniestro Riko Moriyama, los Zorros luchan por superar sus temores y comportarse por fin como un equipo unido. Kevin debe hacer valer su liderazgo y confrontar su vulnerabilidad ante Riko; miembros como Renee, Danielle y Nicky deben demostrar que han dejado atrás su pasado; Andrew necesita salir adelante sin drogas… y, esta vez, tiene a su lado a alguien que lo apoya y desea protegerlo...
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Truth or dare.Broken hearts.Deadly consequences.Katie has loved Levi for as long as she can remember. They were best friends, but now her heart breaks a little more every time he pretends she doesn't exist. When Katie gets roped into a game of truth or dare, Levi hurts her in a way she never thought he would. She's not sure if she can ever forgive him.Levi is dealing with his own problems, and he has his reasons for shutting Katie out, but can he...
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The fourth book of the Charity Series deals with a family who seemingly had a perfect life on the outside, but on the inside trouble was brewing within. This book is intended to help bring awareness to abuse and its impact on young lives. My prayer is that this book will give children the courage to speak up and out against abuse in the home and that they will find comfort and strength to take action against it.
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A desperate girl. A devoted dog. A bond that can never be broken. Shannon O'Reilly's whole world is collapsing. Life was great before Mom died, before she ended up living in a car with her little dog Boone and her Aunt Junie. Now it's truck stop showers and soup kitchen meals and the crushing burden of keeping everything a secret. She's tried hard to be patient, but when a reckless act lands her aunt in jail and Boone is taken away, Shannon decides...
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Peter and Hayley are two young adults who're set to age out of Long Island's foster care system together. It's an exciting time for the two, and life should be fun without rules and the watchful eye of a foster parent. However, with the news of their foster mother's terminal illness, Peter has decided to adopt Danny, a thirteen-year-old boy also in her care. Now, Peter's life isn't the same.
The three must continue to live together in a new apartment....
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Remember the mouse who wanted a cookie-and a glass of milk to go with it? Or the moose who wanted a muffin?
In If You Give an Ox an Oxy, adolescents meet an ox who takes a prescription medication called an opioid. They follow him as he goes from taking a few opioids, to overusing them, and finally becoming addicted, learning about treatment for addiction and how dangerous taking illegal opioid drugs can be.
Inspired by the mouse who was clearly addicted...
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In this middle-grade novel, Addie has to draw on all her resilience to look after herself and her little brother, Billy, when their mother, who struggles with depression and alcholism, leaves unexpectedly. Addie's mom has left again.
Addie's mom is good at two things (three, if you count making French toast): surfing and telling stories.
Addie and her brother, Billy, live with their mom in a shabby rental cabin in the tourist town of Cedarveil,...
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