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1. Awkward
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Publisher:
Yen Press
Pub. Date:
2015
Language:
English
Average Rating:
4.2 stars
Description:
After shunning Jaime, the school nerd, on her first day at a new middle school, Penelope Torres tries to blend in with her new friends in the art club, until the art club goes to war with the science club, of which Jaime is a member.
Author:
Publisher:
Crown
Pub. Date:
2010
Language:
English
Description:
With twenty-five new photographs for the eBook edition, the New York Times bestseller is now more awkward than ever
Based on the hit website, AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com (“painful, regrettable, horrifyingly awesome snaps of family bonding, you will laugh so hard that people in adjoining offices will ask what’s wrong with you”—Esquire), this full color book features never-before-seen photos and
3. Awkward
Author:
Series:
Berrybrook Middle School volume 1
Publisher:
Yen Press
Pub. Date:
2015
Language:
English
Average Rating:
4.8 stars
Description:
Cardinal rule #1 for surviving school: Don't get noticed by the mean kids. Cardinal rule #2 for surviving school: Seek out groups with similar interests and join them. On her first day at her new school, Penelope -- Peppi -- Torres reminds herself of these basics. But when she trips into a quiet boy in the hall, Jaime Thompson, she's already broken the first rule, and the mean kids start calling her the "nerder girlfriend." How does she handle this...
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Language:
English
Description:
Interweaving the latest research with personal tales and real world examples, this offers reassurance and provides valuable insights into how listeners can embrace their personal quirks and unique talents to harness their awesome potential, and more comfortably navigate their complex world.
5. Awkward
Author:
Publisher:
Kensington Books
Pub. Date:
2011
Language:
English
Description:
I'm Mackenzie Wellesley, and I've spent my life avoiding the spotlight. But that was four million hits ago. . . Blame it on that grade school ballet recital, when I tripped and pulled the curtain down, only to reveal my father kissing my dance instructor. At Smith High, I'm doing a pretty good job of being the awkward freshman people only notice when they need help with homework. Until I send a burly football player flying with my massive backpack,...
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Series:
Lexile measure:
1070L
Language:
English
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Description:
The Awkward Age Henry James - The Awkward Age is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in Harper's Weekly in 1898-1899 and then as a book later in 1899.Making her debut in London society, Nanda Brookenham is being groomed for the marriage market. Thrust suddenly into the superficial circle that surrounds her mother, the innocent but independent-minded young woman even finds herself in competition with Mrs Brookenham for the affection...
7. Awkward
Author:
Publisher:
Tantor Media, Inc
Pub. Date:
2019
Language:
English
Description:
Ladies, I know how things look from the outside. I'm rich. I'm a successful surgeon. I'm handsome. I should have women lining up from here to New Jersey clawing for space in my bed, but there's one huge catch: I'm f*cking awkward. Every time I get a date, I spoil it. Asked if she's pregnant? Check. Forgot her name? Check. Bought a meat lover's pizza for my vegan girlfriend? Check, check, check. This is why my best friend, romance fanatic Allie Jenkins,...
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Language:
English
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Description:
Struggle to hold people's attention and keep them interested? Always feel stuck in boring interview mode? Whether you want to befriend strangers more easily, banter more smoothly with friends, or simply avoid the crushing tension of a never ending silence, Awkward Silences is the book you need to succeed. No more conversations that end prematurely - not by choice. Discover the subtle and nuanced tactics that allow you to seize control of any conversation...
Publisher:
Viacom International
Pub. Date:
[2014]
Language:
English
Description:
In the wake of Jenna's romance with Collin, she begins to question the stability of her relationship with Matty, and whether her straying is a sign of something deeper. But after a surprise public kiss shakes her world, there is no going back. Will Jenna's personality makeover will leave her friends and family wondering who this new Jenna is. Will her flirtation with her wilder side leave the ones she loves in her wake, or will she learn from life's...
Author:
Publisher:
Page Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date:
2020
Language:
English
Description:
How is it that some life changes can happen in a blink of an eye? The life of Samantha Calls, AKA Sam, changed just that quickly. More like a drop of a dime, since Sam did some dropping. She thought that she was living the life she was born to live. But a hospital visit and health problems changed her thinking, making her adjust her life to a whole different tone. Samantha had an ideal life-going to work with the fellows, playing hard with the fellows,...
15. Awkward Advent
Author:
Publisher:
Amy B. Reineri
Pub. Date:
2016
Language:
English
Description:
Started by writing an annual "origin of Santa" story, this collection brings together alternative universes populated with elves, zombies, aliens, insects and Santas ranging from jolly to horribly undead.
16. Awkward Phrasing
Author:
Publisher:
Marcel du Plessis
Pub. Date:
2022
Language:
English
Description:
In this introduction, Mr. Balding and (the newest recruit) Ms. Print take you on a tour of the strange world of the Bright Report. Welcome to a place where nothing is as it seems - a place where human stories exist amid the wacky and the magical. Do you have what it takes to work for the Bright Report?This eBook contains a brand-new short story and some bonus content to introduce you to the peculiar world of the Bright Report.
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Publisher:
Floris Books
Pub. Date:
2017
Language:
English
Description:
Lily's hoping to put all the madness of the previous summer behind her. Telling people you hear voices doesn't win you many friends. Especially when you're starting high school. Especially when everyone thinks you're just like your troublemaking big sister. At least Lily's best mates Rowan, David and Aisha will stand up for her. But when she finds nasty messages in her locker, Lily knows someone's out to steal her friends and leave her all alone....
Author:
Publisher:
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date:
2014
Language:
English
Description:
Everyone has embarrassing moments at school . . . even your favorite celebs! Includes info about One Direction, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Austin Mahone, Taylor Swift, and more! Sure, being a superstar may look like it's all red-carpet events, fabulous parties, and premieres. But the fact is, your favorite celebrities are ordinary people, too--people who make mistakes and find themselves in embarrassing situations, just like everyone else. We've...
Author:
Publisher:
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date:
2022
Language:
English
Description:
A fresh account of early American religious history that argues for a new understanding of ritual. In the years between the American Revolution and the Civil War, there was an awkward persistence of sovereign rituals, vestiges of a monarchical past that were not easy to shed. In Awkward Rituals, Dana Logan focuses our attention on these performances, revealing the ways in which governance in the early republic was characterized by white Protestants...
Author:
Publisher:
The MIT Press
Pub. Date:
[2022]
Language:
English
Description:
"If you want to know what artificial intelligence can do and what it cannot do, in this book you will find all the information that you need in an entertaining fashion. The book covers mysterious terms like algorithm and machine learning, in an approachable manner. It enables you to join the discussions on good and bad AI: Do we want machines to judge your face? Is image recognition by the computer really better than by humans? And why should you...