Young Adult

A revered resource, Textiles, Elevnth Edition, by Sara Kadolph, provides students with a basic knowledge of textiles, how they are produced and how appropriate performance characteristics are incorporated into materials and products. Organized according to the textile production process, the text provides a solid understanding of textile components–including fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finishes. Using new full-color photos and illustrations, it examines the interrelationships among these components and their impact on product performance. This edition features coverage of new fibers, updated industry and company examples and summary tables that make this a timeless resource for any industry professional. Also discusses the new effects of sustainablity in the industry.

Lisa was horrified: her favourite tree had been cut down! Heartbroken, she retreated to her room. Everything at home was making her feel sad; in contrast she remembered how beautiful it had been in the fantastical, mystical land of Melandria! Feeling downcast, Lisa gazed at the golden flower - a farewell gift from her Melandria friends. Suddenly, the little ornament began to glow and pulled Lisa into a swirling vortex of greenish light!When Lisa awoke next, she was greeted by Ludno, the wise woman of the herblings, and two clumsy dwarf women: "Welcome, Lisa, yes, welcome!"Overjoyed to be back in Melandria, Lisa soon realised that terrible things had been happening in her absence. The herblings were suffering from a famine, the wild dryads in the Great Forests were preparing for war against the dwarfs, and Lisa's friends Tom and Fred had vanished without a trace.Can Lisa help her friends, and will she ever find her way back home?

Life in Ireland in the 1840s is hard enough, but now the potato crop is failing from a foul-smelling blight. Thirteen-year-old Norah McCabe crawls into the old family dresser next to the hearth and dreams of luscious cakes and fairies as she tries to forget her constant hunger pains. It is her beloved hiding place. The McCabes can spend what money they have left on rent or pay for passage to America. In the end, they have no choice but to board one of the thousands of ships filled with more than two million Irish bound for North America. There is only enough money for three of the five tickets needed and much to Norah's dismay, her father promises to deliver her treasured dresser to the land agent's sister in New York in exchange for another ticket, leaving them with only four. But the family devises a plan. Norah will stay hidden in the dresser during the ocean voyage. Even the best laid plans can go sideways, and hiding in the dresser is only the beginning of Norah's many adventures during her journey to America. The Irish Dresser depicts a vivid picture of Ireland during the Irish Famine (The Great Hunger/an Gorta Mor) and life on a ship crowded with starving, desperate people strong in their hope for a better life in the land of opportunity.

Eva McBride was never the kind of girl to dream about prom dresses or spend hours on the phone gossiping about boys. She grew up on horseback, her days filled with dust and the steady rhythm of hooves against dirt. Her father, Arthur, was all she had left. He raised her alone, the only family she had since her mother, Cassandra, passed away when Eva was too young to hold onto more than a few fleeting memories. The ranch was their life-early mornings, feeding and brushing down the horses, long rides through the open fields. It wasn't perfect, but it was home.And then, Tyler showed up.He wasn't a neighbor. He wasn't even supposed to be there. But one afternoon, Eva saw him lingering by the fence line, a smirk on his face, an air of something different about him. He wasn't like the kids she knew-he wasn't covered in horsehair, wasn't weighed down by chores. He was free. He was reckless. And he was offering her a glimpse into a world she had only ever watched from the sidelines.At first, it was innocent. Late-night phone calls, riding in his older brother's truck with the windows down, music blasting so loud it shook Eva's bones. But then the invitations started. Bonfires, parties in abandoned barns, sneaking into town for cheap thrills. Soon, the girl who once spent her weekends tending to horses was stumbling home past curfew, the smell of smoke clinging to her clothes.Arthur saw it happening. Everyone did. The town was small-too small for secrets. He watched as Eva slipped further away, as her hands that once held reins now held cigarette lighters, as her bright blue eyes turned guarded, lost. And there was nothing he could do to stop it.Because Eva had made a choice.And some choices, once made, can never be undone.

Child of an Immigrant is a story about young Matilda and her Ghanaian family living in Canada. Her parents settled in the country in the late 80s with hopes of a better life. While learning to adjust to life, Matilda and her sister, Layla, struggle with finding their own identity outside of their family.To cope with her newfound identity, Matilda pours out all of her family's secrets in each entry-from infidelity to emotional trauma. Things take a turn when a secret love child is discovered and chaos breaks out in the home. Lack of trust, love, and respect soon becomes evident in the family. Can the family unit survive the threat to their foundation?The news causes Matilda to look at her family in a new light, while she's also battling with a tough decision she needs to make around school. Both Layla and Matlida begin to challenge her parents' rules. Matilda fights for Layla's dream to become a journalist as she realizes the manipulation and codependency coerced by their parents.Matilda struggles to find footing and stumbles down the wrong path into a spiral of uncontrollable habits. As the secret love child joins Matilda and builds a sisterhood, Matilda forgets the promise she made to herself. Will Layla's return help Matilda get back on track? Will the parents soon find a grip on their daughter? Will the secret love child find the love she is looking for? Will these children of immigrants balance their desires while honoring their family's wishes?

Following the aftermath of Flaunte and the ambush outside of the Blackstone Mountains, Yaron Meek finds safety within Labyrintha, the capital of the Mentality Aura. However, an internal darkness begins to consume his humanity. The Soothsayer, a strong Mentalist, aids Yaron in navigating his new head space while learning about the Mentality Aura. Shifts in other relationships, new friendships, and a strengthening bond with Ricochet flourish.War with the Officers continues to threaten Labyrintha and our heroes. How long until the Officers break past the Blackstone Mountains? Will disaster strike again?And in the distance, a golden city lost in time beckons our group. Has the Luck Aura finally been found? What does that mean for Yaron and the calamity Toterrum continues to inflict on Biome?

The Whispering SandsBy Brinda PhokeerdassThe sea gives, and the sea takes-but what happens when it opens a door to something ancient?Seventeen-year-old Maya lives a quiet life in Mahébourg, Mauritius, where the rhythms of the ocean have always mirrored her own. But when she discovers a glowing, mysterious fragment on the beach and witnesses an otherworldly portal open beneath the sacred banyan tree, her world tilts into myth and magic. The sea is no longer just a place of comfort-it's the keeper of a fading legacy known as the Tidesong.Guided by her wise grandmother and a pulse she feels in her very soul, Maya embarks on a journey to restore a broken harmony between land and ocean. But shadowy forces-ancient sea spirits called the Kalis-have awakened too. And they are not interested in peace.Lush, lyrical, and deeply rooted in Mauritian folklore, The Whispering Sands is a coming-of-age fantasy about ancestral memory, environmental magic, and the courage to become the voice of a vanishing world.

A true and exuberant celebration of diversity. Meet Roy, the boy with no eyelids; Herbert, who's addicted to Sherbet; and Moira, a young girl afflicted by a curious and fast-spreading mould. With more than a light dusting of the macabre, these gothic rhyming stories are devilishly dark and frighteningly funny. Bursting with strange scenarios that you could never imagine in your wildest dreams. The Gruffalo comes of age! An ideal read for children who enjoy a bedtime thrill and adults who like to plummet down a rabbit hole of mystery and adventure, these soon-to-be animated stories are set to become modern classics.

The eternal, unanswered question of what happens after death haunts us all. Death is always present - nearby, silent, inescapable.Eighteen-year-old Phoebe no longer wanted to run from it. For her, life held no reason to stay. But then came Aaliyah - bright, unshaken - who showed her that there is more to life than just pain.

In a city filled with secrets and streets paved with chocolate causing chaos there exists a trusted ¿detective duo; Parker Jones and his faithful canine companion, Arlo.¿When entire cul-de-sacs are mysteriously paved with chocolate overnight it presents a puzzling situation, for ¿owners and city workers alike. Parker and Arlo from Arlonius Investigations step up to solve the ¿case. As they navigate through the sticky scenario they uncover a trail of perplexing clues that lead ¿them to the elusive figure known as "The Chocolatier".¿With assistance from the city's news reporter, Lin, who provides leads along with Parker's tech ¿expertise and Arlo's sharp instincts they delve deep into this sugary mystery. Alongside the ¿laughter and dangers of their inquiry, Parker and Arlo must also handle the antics of their posh ¿neighbor, Sally, and her surprisingly adept pup, Toots.¿Embark on an amusing adventure with Parker and Arlo in this detective story where each twist ¿brings them closer to unraveling the mystery of the chocolate coated streets. Will they capture The ¿Chocolatier before another street succumbs to this sabotage?¿

To most people, it appears as if Derek James is a typical college freshman. Yes, he is on a football scholarship at one of the most prestigious universities in the country, but other then that, he appears quite ordinary. But there is an extraordinary secret that Derek is harboring: he is a warlock! When he runs into fellow freshmen Matthias, Omar, and Tre'Vell, he is surprised to learn that they are also warlocks. Shortly after they all meet, however, the freshmen start getting attacked by terrifying monsters! Now, the four fast friends must overcome doubts and disagreements in order to discover the source of the attacks. But it may go deeper than any of them realize.

The Japanese concept of MA becomes prevalent in Hana s life when she has important exams such as GCSEs to focus on. However, in the back of her mind there are other pressing issues too which keep on resurfacing and creating unnecessary clutter for her.Back in her bedroom, her solitary space, she allows for undisputed areas concerning the absence of her father to just be. And in having done so finds that she s able to free up her mind thus allowing for a more positive space. Hana now has the ability to move forward and to rise.

The Nova ProtocolIn a world where neural implants and data surveillance govern every thought, one stolen protocol could either reboot humanity-or erase it. The Nova Protocol follows Kael Rennic, a brilliant yet emotionally guarded cyberneticist, as he unravels the conspiracy behind his sister's death and discovers a buried AI architecture that could unlock post-human evolution. As alliances fracture and secret factions wage war in the shadows, Kael is forced to confront not only corrupted systems-but the parts of himself he's tried hardest to silence.Brinda Phokeerdass pens a chilling and emotionally raw thriller that confronts the cost of technological ambition, the fragility of memory, and the truth of what it means to be human. The Nova Protocol is as intimate as it is explosive-an unforgettable plunge into a future we may be hurtling toward faster than we think.

Whispers Beneath the Hollowby Brinda PhokeerdassSome voices never die. They only learn to hide.When Orla Wren inherits a crumbling estate on the haunted coast of Mauritius, she expects dust, secrets, maybe even a ghost. She doesn't expect a ravine that breathes, a journal that bleeds, or a lullaby whispered through the mouth of a dead child.Drawn into a world where memory is currency and the earth itself has teeth, Orla uncovers the truth her family buried: a legacy of blood offerings, colonial guilt, and a pact with an ancient spirit that sleeps beneath the banyan roots. But the Hollow is waking-and it remembers every name her ancestors tried to forget.As drums echo from the cave and the extinct dodo stirs in dreams, Orla must decide whether to break the cycle-or become its next offering.Visceral, poetic, and richly atmospheric, Whispers Beneath the Hollow is a tropical gothic tale of inheritance, extinction, and the voices we silence to survive.

Melissa, a woman in her mid-twenties , decides to purchase a pet in the pet shop around the corner. She takes home a rabbit, but is very surprised when she finds out it has magical qualities. When she goes back to the shop in order to ask where it originally came from, she realizes that it¿s not easy to find out its true origins. When she leaves the shop, her box with the rabbit disappears and she sees a strange man walking away with it. She decides to follow him and ends up at the backdoor of the pet shop. When she knocks on the door, she becomes part of a string of unexpected events with a trip to a fairy-tale island filled with mind-boggling animals. A book for every age to enjoy.

A dragon once painted seven souls into existence.Six remember who they are. One does not.In a forgotten corner of the world, where stories are painted into being and ink flows like memory, a soul wakes with no name and no past. Her body is a canvas, her mind a blur, and her only clue lies in a dragon's unfinished signature.Drawn into the flickering world of the Carousel House, a place of shifting rooms and shadow puppets, she discovers others like her: Marginalia, who leaves notes in the air. Threadsong, who stitches time. Grin, who wears every smile but his own. Together, these painted souls search for the Seventh, the missing piece in a story too broken to remember.As forgotten pages come to life, and truths unravel like thread from a seam, the girl without a name must ask the question no story wants to answer:If you were written into being, can you write yourself free?Lyrical, surreal, and profoundly human, What the Dragon Wrote is a myth spun from ink and grief, a tale of identity, artistry, and the families we find when the ones who made us are gone.

What is so special about Grydin? Why would a mysterious woman risk her life, and that of her unborn child, just to reach a village hidden amongst snowlocked mountains?Born in the depths of winter, a child called Faye is orphaned in this place steeped in magical mystery. Hated by the village, the half-Fey child is ridiculed and mistreated, forced to endure a childhood of isolation and loneliness.Yet, full of courage and determination, Faye pursues her dreams and enters the coveted Austin Academy to become a Seeker. In this prestigious school of academics, sorcery and healing, Faye must navigate the murky terrain of friendship and foe to achieve her goals.If she fails, or is caught making mischief, she faces expulsion. No family and no influence means that Faye must rely on her talents and tenacity.Can she pass her first year? Will her foster-family accept her back, come summer? Can her best-friend Zen keep its mouth shut long enough for Faye to graduate?Find out in the first instalment of The Pendalin Chronicles: A Child Called Faye.Perfect for lovers of Emily Rodda's fantasy worlds and the strong heroine's of Tamora Pierce, A Child Called Faye blends the magic and friendships found at schools like Hogwarts with the strong heroine's coming-of-age found in Jessica Townsend's Morrigan Crow novels. Readers who are young - and young at heart - will enjoy Jess Senff's stories.

After the sudden death of his mother, seventeen-year-old Alex McCree is moved from the only life he's ever known and sent to live with godparents he's never met, a sprawling, noisy family on a Midwest farm where order rules and expectations are high.Numb with grief and accustomed to living by his own rules, Alex struggles to fit in among the Morisons, between the stern father who demands respect and the warm but overwhelmed mother who quietly hopes he'll stay... not to mention the siblings who treat life like a chaotic game. Among them is Evan, a sharp, independent girl who prefers fixing trucks to small talk and who, like Alex, knows what it feels like to hide behind a tough shell.As Alex battles memories of his painful past, schoolyard rumors, and his own gnawing guilt, he slowly realizes that healing isn't about forgetting where you come from, it's about daring to believe you could belong somewhere new. But belonging doesn't come easily, and Alex will have to choose: stay closed off and survive alone, or risk opening his heart to a family, and perhaps a future, he never expected to find.Far From the Sound is a coming-of-age story about grief, resilience, and the unbreakable ties that can grow from unexpected places. Perfect for readers who love found-family narratives, slow-burn friendships, and emotional journeys that linger long after the final page.

A young country boy living with his uncle in London longs for adventure, when by a strange turn of fate he finds himself swept into the service of the Duke of Monmouth and involved in a web of plots and strange happenings which make a daring lady his enemy and himself an upriser in the Rebellion of 1688. A spirited yet restrained narrative, admirably realizing the atmosphere of the period and sincerely characterizing a brave young lad in his complete fidelity to a lost cause.

Bratt steps back whilst his son, Pip, now takes centre stage. Just like his father, he is impulsive and impatient but under Titas s tutelage, his mantra is, to never give up, even if he breaks a leg! A leap of faith considering his obsession with building his own, very, very, high Flying Fox, and his own performance perfection.He did break a leg! Did that stop him? No! Did a menacing bully stop him? No! In fact, through his determination to build even bigger, better, and age-appropriate Flying Foxes, and his encouragement for his older mentors, Titas and Korse, and his father Bratt to regain excitement from some of their own nearly forgotten risky activities, he manages, unceremoniously, to bring his father Bratt back to his rightful place at centre stage as an adult albeit still in possession of all his natcherly acquired skills.What heartfelt achievements does Pip himself receive as a common denominator among mixed personalities?A little love interest of course and guess what her name is

Ein mitreißender postapokalyptischer Roman über Überleben, Hoffnung - und den Neubeginn einer zerstörten Welt.Als die Erde vergiftet und der Himmel tödlich wurde, floh die Menschheit in die letzten Zufluchtsorte: unter das Meer, tief unter die Erde oder hoch über die Wolken in schwebende Städte.

Between working in her mom's tarot shop and trying to graduate before her nine-year-old genius brother beats her to it, Vivian Night Hawk has only one escape from her tiny New Mexico town: the ability to control her dreams, a gift she inherited from her Apache father. But lately that control is slipping, stranding her in a nightmare that seems to follow her even when she's awake.When she finds a jacket she suspects belonged to her dead father, Viv steps beyond lucid dreaming and discovers the electrifying secret of Dreamwalking--the power to control the dreams of others. But with it comes a deadly menace: a top-secret CIA plot that threatens her brother Brian. Sought out by fellow dreamwalker Lucas, who is convinced their fathers are still alive, Vivi ventures deep into Dreamland to find a way to protect Brian. As the bond between Vivi and Lucas ignites, the conspiracy linking them together closes in, and Vivi must unlock the darkest power of all--a power that begins with her father's quiet words: "Walk with me"

They say the moors are haunted. By echoes, by memories, by the weight of what's been left behind. But this isn't a ghost story-at least, not the kind you expect.On a mist-shrouded expedition, four teenagers are thrown together with only maps, compasses, and their own unsteady courage to guide them. Each of them carries a burden heavier than their packs: guilt, rivalry, secrets, and the desperate need to prove something-to themselves, to others, to the past.As the weather closes in and the landscape becomes as treacherous as their own thoughts, they begin to discover that the real wilderness isn't the moors at all. It's the terrain of grief, fear, and fragile hope.The Ghost of Stanage Edge is a story of survival, friendship, and the unseen battles we carry inside. It will unsettle you, move you, and-like the mist over the cliffs-linger long after you've turned the final page.

After escaping her captors with nothing in her possession but a mysterious crystal, Princess Avalon thinks she has found safety at Blackstone Castle, and the nightmare is over.But it is only just beginning. Queen Lilian is determined to have Avalon and the crystal for her own. If Avalon continues to play by the Queen's rules, she may never see her home or family again, but standing up to the Queen means becoming the thing she has always feared.Prince Golan has long suspected that his mother has hidden intentions, but Avalon's arrival makes him realize how evil those intentions are. As Golan uncovers layers of secrets, he realizes he may be the only one able to help the trapped princess. But doing so means revealing things about himself he wishes weren't true. Can these two summon the courage to be more than pawns in the Queen's game, or will they remain trapped with their secrets forever?