Marked


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The House of Night series is set in a world very much like our own, except in 16-year-old Zoey Redbird's world, vampyres have always existed. In this first book in the series, Zoey enters the House of Night, a school where, after having undergone the Change, she will train to become an adult vampire--that is, if she makes it through the Change. Not all of those who are chosen do. It’s tough to begin a new life, away from her parents and friends, and on top of that, Zoey finds she is no average fledgling. She has been Marked as special by the vampyre Goddess, Nyx. But she is not the only fledgling at the House of Night with special powers. When she discovers that the leader of the Dark Daughters, the school's most elite club, is misusing her Goddess-given gifts, Zoey must look deep within herself for the courage to embrace her destiny--with a little help from her new vampyre friends.




Marked


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Paramedic Cacy Ferry, whose clandestine job is escorting the dead to the Afterlife, is intensely attracted to her mysterious new partner, Eli Margolis, but when a rogue element seizes the reins of fate, she learns Eli is hiding a secret of his own.




Marked


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Nearly every job application asks it: have you ever been convicted of a crime? For the hundreds of thousands of young men leaving American prisons each year, their answer to that question may determine whether they can find work and begin rebuilding their lives. The product of an innovative field experiment, Marked gives us our first real glimpse into the tremendous difficulties facing ex-offenders in the job market. Devah Pager matched up pairs of young men, randomly assigned them criminal records, then sent them on hundreds of real job searches throughout the city of Milwaukee. Her applicants were attractive, articulate, and capable—yet ex-offenders received less than half the callbacks of the equally qualified applicants without criminal backgrounds. Young black men, meanwhile, paid a particularly high price: those with clean records fared no better in their job searches than white men just out of prison. Such shocking barriers to legitimate work, Pager contends, are an important reason that many ex-prisoners soon find themselves back in the realm of poverty, underground employment, and crime that led them to prison in the first place. “Using scholarly research, field research in Milwaukee, and graphics, [Pager] shows that ex-offenders, white or black, stand a very poor chance of getting a legitimate job. . . . Both informative and convincing.”—Library Journal “Marked is that rare book: a penetrating text that rings with moral concern couched in vivid prose—and one of the most useful sociological studies in years.”—Michael Eric Dyson




Marked


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Colin didn't think getting a job would make him a suspect in a series of robberies. When Colin accepts the job to clean up the graffiti in an upscale neighborhood he worries that he might be targeted by gangs. But every time he is sent to clean up graffiti, the police are nearby investigating a crime. Colin knows he's done nothing wrong, but even he acknowledges his presence at the crime scenes looks suspicious. The only way he can clear his name is to figure out what is really going on. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Also available in French.




Marked


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Sixteen-year-old Lyla lives in a bleak, controlling society where only the brightest and most favored students succeed. When she is caught buying cheats in an underground shadow market, she is tattooed—marked—as a criminal. Then she is offered redemption and she jumps at the chance . . . but it comes at a cost. Doing what is right means betraying the boy she has come to love, and, perhaps, losing even more than she thought possible. Graphic novel–style vignettes revealing the history of this world provide Lyla with guidance and clues to a possible way out of the double bind she finds herself in.




Marked


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A brilliant graphic novel that tells the story of the Gospel of Mark.One of the oldest and most powerful stories in human history comes uniquely alive in this telling of the Gospel of Mark,.Join a carpenter as he changes the world. And join Steve Ross as he re-imagines the ancient story, with all of its power and mystery intact. Told with unexpected and startling imagery, Marked will forever change the way you think about this familiar and strange tale.This is a human story of passion and murder. Of a compassionate man brutally killed and yet compellingly alive.Marked is graphic novel authorship of the very highest standard - revolutionary and original, Marked will challenge readers to return to the original text (or visit it for the first time) to see the incredible Gospel of Mark through fresh eyes.




Betrayed


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Betrayed, the second installment in the bestselling House of Night series from P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast, is dark and sexy, and as thrilling as it is utterly shocking. Fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird has managed to settle in at the House of Night. She's come to terms with the vast powers the vampyre goddess, Nyx, has given her, and is getting a handle on being the new Leader of the Dark Daughters. Best of all, Zoey finally feels like she belongs--like she really fits in. She actually has a boyfriend...or two. Then the unthinkable happens: Human teenagers are being killed, and all the evidence points to the House of Night. While danger stalks the humans from Zoey's old life, she begins to realize that the very powers that make her so unique might also threaten those she loves. Then, when she needs her new friends the most, death strikes the House of Night, and Zoey must find the courage to face a betrayal that could break her heart, her soul, and jeopardize the very fabric of her world.




Infernal


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Hell is empty. The Devil is here. There is no road so long and winding as the one that leads you to the finish line. Every bend is meant to test you, every junction meant to bring you closer to that place where love and sacrifice meet. To that place in the valley where the sun doesn




Marked in Ink


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Megan Massacre, one of the most popular tattoo artists and reality TV stars with starring roles in TLC's NY Ink and America's Worst Tattoos, brings her wildly popular art style to a coloring book. Tattoo artist Megan Massacre invites adult coloring book fans into her whimsical world of sugar skulls, sailing ships, mermaids, owls, and more. Now you can add your own bold, vibrant colors to her signature edgy and artistic tattoo designs--and tear each perforated page out for display!




Marked


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"Cash, the prince of Bisera and leader of the rebellion, is missing. Phee's uncle James is dead. And Charles Benroyal, once again, is behind it all. Caught between grief, thoughts of revenge, and traumatizing flashbacks of battle, Phee struggles to aid the resistance and prove her worth, even as she attempts to reconcile her growing romantic feelings for Bear with her loyalty to Cash. But when Benroyal's attacks grow bolder, no one is prepared for the sacrifices Phee will have to make to win this war once and for all. With the high-stakes action ofaThe Fast and the Furious, a swoony love triangle, and a wholly original science fiction world,aMarkedawill have your heart racing until its breathless conclusion. Praise foraTracked-One of theaHuffington Post's Most Anticipated YA Debuts of 2015!'A truly great read I'd race to buy again!' Rachel Caine,aNew York Timesabestselling author of the Morganville Vampires series'An exciting blend of dystopia and racing . . . (it's) Hunger Games meets NASCAR.' Beth Revis,aNew York Timesabestselling author of the Across the Universe series'Deeply inventive,aTrackedais an action-packed sci-fi with heart. Sequel, please!' Erin Bowman, author of the Taken trilogy'Adrenaline fueled from first page to finish line.'Mindy McGinnis, author ofaNot a Drop to Drink'Dazzlingly imaginative and whip-smart,aTrackedais pure adrenaline rush. Buckle up!' Antony John, author ofaImposter'A little bitaStar Wars, a lotaThe Fast and the Furious, and altogether awesome.'aBook Riot'If you only order one book on this list, make itaTracked.' Paste magazine'If you ever wanted to read a book that'saThe Fast and the FuriousameetsaFireflyawith a hint of romance, thenTrackedais the book for you.' Glitter magazine'It's packed full of high-stakes tension that'll keep you immersed 'til the last page.'aBustle'With a unique concept and intense action,aTrackedais a must read.'aHypable"