Provides advice to young people on how to start and operate a small business, with examples of people who have succeeded in the business world, suggestions on what type of operation to consider, and step-by-step instructions for developing a business plan.
"Rule One for heartbreakers: Don't fall in love. But is ice queen Kelly starting to melt? For Alison, this is the moment of truth. Will her big lie come back to haunt her? Zoey owes a favor that she knows she can't refuse. Is she making amends...or walking in to a trap? Chad is missing a key piece of his past. Whose version of the truth will he choose to believe? Tom messed up big-time, so he's trying to set things right. Is he willing to give up what his heart wants most?"--back cover.
"Chad is in a coma, fighting for his life. Will he pull through...or take his secrets to the grave? Tom blames himself for what happened to Chad. Will he get to apologize before it's too late? Only Zoey knows the truth about the accident. But who will believe her? Alison must choose which path to take. Will she follow her head or her heart? Nothing can stop Kelly from getting what she wants. But has she finally met her match?--back cover.
Dreaming of love and success in rapidly changing Shanghai, four individuals--a starry-eyed waitress, a wealthy developer's son, a pop artist, and a poetry-loving activist--confront unexpected realities in regional challenges.
Presents a comprehensive research and reference guide on over one thousand publications, and contains a wide variety of information on children's and young adult literature, authors, and illustrators.
Award-winning young-adult-fiction writer Richard Peck presents a memoir of his writing and teaching careers, discusses the importance of providing quality literature for young adults, and comments on the social issues that inspire his writing.
