When Stars Burn Out

Stars die in one of two ways. So slowly that each layer burning out feels like agony ... or suddenly, exploding into a million pieces before the universe even has a grasp of what is happening. When Paxton Shaw left Demi Rosen without so much as a goodbye, he stole her shine in both manners. Now, eight years later, he's trying to pull her back into his orbit. The nation's most beloved football player, a tight end with a seriously tight end, has finally realized Demi is the one who got away. But she's a different woman than the weak girl who used to come running whenever he called in the middle of the night. Strong, successful, her life's mission being to grant the wishes of children whose flames have all but been extinguished. And untouchable, as dark and cold as a midnight sky with no moon in sight. When one special child forces their star-crossed paths to collide, it's impossible to keep the feelings of their past buried. Paxton had been her Halley's Comet; the once in a lifetime love that scorched Demi's heart in the most spectacular of fashions. She promised herself she would never make that mistake again. But, how can she forget the dreams of love she once had, when Paxton wants to make them come true?

When a plague turns people into monsters, the only safe place left to live is the Ora, a spaceship beside Earth's moon. Aboard are the specimens of the next generation, genetically modified to develop powerful abilities, which they must use to fulfill their life's purpose: exterminating those infected by the plague and stopping the apocalypse. From the day Eos Europa was created eighteen years ago, she's cared about little else. But when she fails to develop an ability, everything she's worked for is lost-that is, until soldiers start disappearing only seconds after reaching Earth's surface. In an act of desperation, Eos is sent to Earth to find the missing soldiers. But what she discovers challenges everything she's ever been taught-about who she is, where she's come from, and how the apocalypse really began-leaving her to decide whether she'll continue to play the puppet she was created to be, or disappear like everyone else.

An exciting and dynamic way to communicate reading concepts to your second grade student! Complete Reading is the most comprehensive grade 2 reading workbook that offers: *Activities designed for Canadian school children. *Challenging and motivating lessons in phonics, vocabulary, following directions, reading comprehension, grammar, and other early reading and comprehension skills. *Lessons that encourage critical thinking and independent learning. *A thorough presentation and practice of skills used on tests. *Test practice section with tips and example tests. Complete Reading also features step-by-step instructions and straightforward, easy-to-understand, directions support independent learning and thinking. 352 full color pages and an answer key.

Help your child hit new heights in test-taking with Spectrum Test Practice for grade 2. Aligned to current state standards, this workbook gets kids ready using practice tests, online exercises, tips, examples, and answer sheets genuine to the real math and language arts assessments. By providing an authentic test experience, you’re helping your child build the skills and confidence to exceed assessment expectations. Spectrum Test Practice provides everything kids need to take on testing—including online practice pages, customized by state and grade-level.

Your Total Solution for Reading Grade 2 will delight young children with activities that teach consonant blends, synonyms, drawing conclusions, adjectives, using a dictionary, and more. Standardized testing practice is included. Your Total Solution for Reading provides lots of fun-to-do practice in reading and language skills for children ages 4–8. Colorful pages teach letters and sounds, basic concepts, early writing skills, vocabulary, and more. Loaded with short, engaging activities, these handy workbooks are a parent’s total solution for supporting learning at home during the important early years.

A workbook offering sample questions and tests, designed to help students become familiar with test formats and content.

Critical acclaim for John Gribbin "The master of popular science." —Sunday Times (London) "Gribbin explains things very well indeed, and there's not an equation in sight." —David Goodstein, The New York Times Book Review (on Almost Everyone's Guide to Science) "Gribbin breathes life into the core ideas of complexity science, and argues convincingly that the basic laws, even in biology, will ultimately turn out to be simple." —Nature magazine (on Deep Simplicity) "Gribbin takes us through the basics [of chaos theory] with his customary talent for accessibility and clarity. [His] arguments are driven not by impersonal equations but by a sense of wonder at the presence in the universe and in nature of simple, self-organizing harmonies underpinning all structures, whether they are stars or flowers." —Sunday Times (London) (on Deep Simplicity) "In the true quantum realm, Gribbin remains the premier expositor of the latest developments." —Booklist (on Schrödinger's Kittens and the Search for Reality)

Cancer, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis are just a few of the chronic illnesses that plague many Americans, and Christians are not exempt. Living with a serious illness is not easy. The challenges extend far beyond the physical realm, and maintaining a strong Christian testimony is difficult. Growing in godliness and pleasing God do not come naturally. In the midst of such complex challenges, even the most mature Christians need help. They need more than just shared life stories or practical tips for facing their disease. They need more than poignant illustrations to inspire them or amusing anecdotes to make them laugh. While each of these aspects is helpful, what sufferers need most is the encouraging truth of the Bible. Only the supernatural, unchanging Word of God can give genuine comfort and effective help. Healing for the Heart is a devotional designed for Christians who are serious about seeking God's help in their time of illness. The entries are focused on Bible truths and are designed to provide encouragement, instruction, and gentle challenge. Strengthen your heart on a daily basis with this biblically-based and compassionately-shared truth.