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She's smart, studies hard, and never gives up-there's nothing she can't do. But what will she do when she uncovers a scandal, falls in love, and, thanks to Roxy, ends up in jail?... More

Riley and Chloe are spending Christmas this year with their father in his trailer on the beach. That means no ski trip with Mom, who must go to help her ailing aunt. That's when the girls decide on the best present of all: to get their parents back together for good. ... More

Help! Strange things are happening at Camp Crooked Lake! When our snacks disappeared, we didn't think much about it. But when we found snakes in our beds, we were on the case! Now Ashley and I need to figure out what's really going on -- before summer is ruined for everyone!... More

Mary-Kate gets a beautiful beaded necklace from her Secret Santa. She thinks it's from Carter, a really cute boy in one of her classes. Could Carter have a crush on her? Ashley gets the worst presents ever from her Secret Santa -- stinky gym socks and a half-eaten sandwich! Her Secret Santa must ... More

Ashley can't believe it. White Oak Academy is going to require the students to wear uniforms--and its all her fault! Ashley wrote an article about dress codes for the school newspaper, and everyone is talking about it. Her sister, Mary-Kate, doesn't think uniforms are such a bad idea. In fact, th... More

Dear Diary, This totally hip girl, Erin, just joined our band at camp. She is so cool, and we really hit it off. But Erin and my best friend, Phoebe, HATE each other. What a rock n' roll mess! -- Ashley Dear Diary, One the girls in my band, Lark, has a big secret. And I know what it is -- ... More

How can you make your biggest enemy become your best friend? Dear Diary, All I wanted was to fit in with the cool kids at camp. How was I supposed to know that one tiny dare would get me into such a big mess? -- Ashley Dear Diary, The Top Three Reasons I Should Not Be Teaching Arts and Craft... More

Ingathering contains all 17 of Zenna Henderson's People stories, including one "Michael Without", that has never before been published.... More

The Ethnic Dimension in American History is a thorough survey of the role that ethnicity has played in shaping the history of the United States. Considering ethnicity in terms of race, language, religion and national origin, this important text examines its effects on social relations, public polic... More

Our friend Mitch says the outdoor maze is haunted. We didn't believe him -- until we came face-to-face with a ghost! Is the ghost real? Or is someone trying to scare us away? There's only one way to find out. Mary-Kate and I have to go back into the scary maze!... More

A book and online profile that identifies a couple's strengths to help them build a more vital relationship. Based on an unprecedented national survey of 50,000 marriages, The Couple Checkup presents the principles for creating a successful couple relationship. The free online profile includes fift... More

Spring is in the air at White Oak Academy, and the seasons aren't the only thing that's changing on campus! Everyone is buzzing with excitement over the first annual Spring Fling dance, which will include a vote for Prom Prince and Princess! Ashley decides to run for Prom Princess -- but when someo... More

Engineering is poised to make an even greater contribution to society in the next half century than it has made in the past half century. At its annual meeting on September 28-29, 2014, the National Academy of Engineering celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding. A highlight of the meeting ... More

"You've forgotten the five foundational principles that work in sports, life, and leadership. The five non-negotiables. And you can't give away what you don't possess yourself." When Lance Marshall's life comes crashing down, his wife arranges for him to meet with his high school mentor, Coach Moore... More

Obesity affects 17 percent of children and adolescents and almost 36 percent of adults in the United States. Conservative estimates suggest that obesity now accounts for almost 20 percent of national health care spending. Until the obesity epidemic is reversed, obesity will continue to drive rates... More

Many measurement systems to monitor the well-being of children and guide services are implemented across the community, state, and national levels in the United States. While great progress has been made in recent years in developing interventions that have been shown to improve the cognitive, affe... More

Four old men -- John, Gino, Larry, and Frank -- have been warehoused at "the Manor," a long-eroded home for the forgotten. The men take turns telling stories, stalling death as they relive pivotal parts of their pasts. Outside, the cliff crumbles and a lighthouse slips toward the sea. John, in parti... More

The action of Toby Olson's PEN/Faulkner Award-winning novel "Seaview" sweeps eastward, following three men and two women across a wasted American continent to an apocalyptic confrontation on Cape Cod. Melinda hopes to reach the seaside where she was born before she dies of cancer. Allen, her husband... More

United with a long-lost teenage daughter, a retired Navy underwater repair specialist investigates a mysterious list his father had written just before his death. Some of the items are crossed off, but one of the unfinished tasks haunts him: "Write letter to Billy." What had his father planned to te... More

Advances in technologies and knowledge are creating new avenues for research and opportunities for the discovery and clinical development of innovative therapies and diagnostics. However, despite these opportunities, only a small fraction of investigational products are successfully developed into ... More

 Ask a scientist about Hollywood, and you'll probably get eye rolls. But ask someone in Hollywood about science, and they'll see dollar signs: moviemakers know that science can be the source of great stories, with all the drama and action that blockbusters require.   That's a huge mistake, says Ra... More

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), which was signed into law in 2010, has several provisions that could greatly improve the behavioral health of children and adolescents in the United States. It requires that many insurance plans cover mental health and substance use disorder ser... More

The integration and coordination of health, education, nutrition, social protection, and other services have the potential to improve the lives of children and their caregivers around the world. However, integration and coordination of policies and programs affecting early childhood development can... More

<P> Popular TV star and designer Candice Olson shows you how to create your dream bedroom Written in her approachable and authoritative voice, Candice Olson Bedrooms features 25 stunning room makeovers, with gorgeous room sketches and design boards that show you how each design took shape. More than... More

<P>Popular TV star Candice Olson shows you how to create your dream family room Everybody wants their home's main living space to meet the needs of the whole family—and look great doing it. HGTV star Candice Olson is an expert in showing clients how a room can have many functions while still looking... More