Collection: Young Adult

This is the second edition of the popular book, When the Cops Come Knockin". When the Cops Come Knockin' is an illustrated survival guide for making it through the dangerous traps of the criminal justice system. If you want to increase your chances of staying out of jail, YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED THIS BOOK! Inside you wil learn:

• What your rights are and how and when to assert them.
• What you can do to defend yourself against criminal charges.
• Who the players in the criminal justice system.
• How to avoid accidentally committing serious crimes.
• How to avoid illegal police searches and arrests.
• How to properly ask for a lawyer.
• How to avoid getting blamed for the crimes of your friends, associates, and family members.

With this book, you don't have to be rich or have a good buddy who's a lawyer to know what's what in criminal law. When the Cops Come Knockin' uses easy-to-understand and relatable examples and illustrations to demystify criminal law and the criminal justice system. This entertaining and educational book puts important and useful knowledge into your hands--knowledge YOU may need When the Cops Come Knockin'.

Acclaimed author Michael Grant's globally bestselling Gone series continues with Villain, where old foes return and new ones rise, with action-packed scenes, gory battles, and plot twists that will leave readers scrambling for more.

It's been four years since the events of GONE. The Perdido Beach dome is down, but the horrors within have spread. The alien virus-infested rock that created the FAYZ is creating monsters--monsters that walk the cities and countryside, terrorizing all.
There are tanks in the street and predator drones in the sky, doomed efforts to stop the disintegration of civilization. Into this chaos comes a villain with the power to control anyone with just the sound of his voice. Dillon Poe wanted to be a comedian once . . . but everyone made fun of him. Dillon the loser. Dillon the freak. Now he's sending thousands to their death. Who's laughing now?
The only people who can stop a superpowered villain are superpowered heroes. Dekka, Shade, Cruz, Malik, Armo, and a new mutant with unmatched powers, are all that stand in Dillon's way. But when the lines begin to blur between hero and villain--some begin to wonder who's really the monster.
Praise for Monster:
"Ratchets up the gore
and action, and features a diverse cast of characters. An evocative,
intricately plotted companion series." -ALA Booklist
Read the entire series:

• Gone
• Hunger
• Lies
• Plague
• Fear
• Light
• Monster
• Villain
• Hero

Mom touched my underdress--a gown made six hundred years before--and her eyes widened as she rubbed the raw silk between thumb and forefinger. She turned and touched Lia's gown. "Where did you get these clothes?"

In Cascade, the second book in the River of Time Series, Gabi knows she's left her heart in the fourteenth century and she persuades Lia to help her to return, even though they know doing so will risk their very lives. When they arrive, weeks have passed and all of Siena longs to celebrate the heroines who turned the tide in the battle against Florence--while the Florentines will go to great lengths to see them dead.

But Marcello patiently awaits, and Gabi must decide if she's willing to leave her family behind for good in order to give her heart to him forever.

Part of Belt's Neighborhood Guidebook Series, The Chicago Neighborhood Guidebook is an intimate exploration of the Windy City's history and identity. Required reading--The Chicago Tribune

Officially, Chicago has 77 neighborhoods. Unofficially, though, that number's closer to 200. But what does that mean for the people who actually call Chicago home? In an eclectic collection of essays, poems, photos, and visual art, The Chicago Neighborhood Guidebook aims to explore the city's overlooked corners. Edited by Martha Bayne, and with help from the Read/Write Library, the book builds on 2017's critically acclaimed Rust Belt Chicago: An Anthology. Here, you'll find compelling stories from all over the city:

- What one pizzeria meant to a boy growing up in Ashburn

- The South Shore's beauty and pain

- The best borscht in Ukranian Village

- The alleys of the Gold Coast

- Rogers Park's ever-shifting identity.

This lyrical and subjective guide to Chicago features work by Megan Stielstra, Audrey Petty, Alex Hernandez, Sebastián Hidalgo, Dmitry Samarov, Ed Marszewski, Lily Be, Jonathan Foiles, and many more. It's a book about the day-to-day lives of people in the city and above all else, about the changes those people have witnessed, suffered, and enacted.

In this idiosyncratic guidebook, Chicagoans will recognize both their streets and their stories, and readers from outside the city will get an intimate portrait of one of America's most iconic cities.

Yaoi fans, dip into your new obsession! The beautifully-detailed, lithe bodies of the two "kings of the ballroom" fly across the dance floor as rivals build a volatile bond in this red-hot romance!

Kiss Me More

Suzuki is so conflicted by his feelings for Sugiki that it's affecting his Latin dancing. But when Sugiki tries to teach him how to connect better with his female partner, he ends up strengthening the connection between the two men instead. As they grapple with their feelings for each other, an unexpected rival steps into view. Suzuki begins to realize what dancing truly means to him, but if he pursues his dream, will it cost him his relationship with Sugiki?

No one can escape DIE until everyone agrees to go home. Or rather, no one can escape DIE until everyone who is alive agrees to go home. The second arc of the commercial and critical hit of bleakly romantic fantasy fiction starts to reveal the secrets of the world, and our heroes' pasts. There's always the chance they'll escape DIE. They'll never escape themselves.

From the creator of Nichijou comes a new slapstick comedy series about a penniless college student who moves to a town filled with bizarre people. This reckless girl will be the one who eventually sets the city in motion.

Niikura reflects on how her friendship with Nagumo began. Wako Izumi is intrigued by Nagumo, and gets a totally wrong idea about her relationship with Niikura. Tatewaku Makabe scores a dubious point during a soccer game, and his father tries to game a peculiar restaurant. Meanwhile, super-strong Granny continues to be unbeatable...

Yumeno Yumemite has a plan to use her idol stardom to gain more votes in the student council election, but will the sudden entrance of a Hollywood Starlet put a huge dent in her plan, or push it forward?

The Story Girl and The Golden Road brings together two beloved novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery, offering readers a delightful journey through the enchanting world of Sara Stanley and her cousins on Prince Edward Island.

In The Story Girl, readers are introduced to Sara Stanley, a young girl with an extraordinary gift for storytelling. Set against the picturesque backdrop of rural Canada, Sara's captivating tales bring magic and wonder to the lives of her cousins, including Beverley, Felix, and Cecily.

The Golden Road continues the adventures of Sara Stanley and her cousins, as narrated by Beverley. This sequel sees the close-knit group of children embarking on various escapades and creating lasting memories. Through Beverly's nostalgic recollections, readers are transported to a time of simple pleasures and boundless imagination.

This collection, The Story Girl and The Golden Road, is a treasure trove of Montgomery's best storytelling, filled with adventure, imagination, and the charm of rural Canada.

In the mystic realm of Gensokyo, library worker Kosuzuna awakens to her ability to read demon books. This volume crosses over with the games Double Dealing Character and Hopeless Masquerade of the Japanese hit franchise, Touhou!

Before the unlikely heroes of Final Fantasy XIII banded together, each one had their own story to tell. This series of novellas chronicles the last few days before the Pulse fal'Cie changed their lives, providing a deeper look at the characters of the hit game!

The hit Netflix series from the Duffer Brothers is now a spine-tingling comic that recounts Will Beyers' harrowing survival in the treacherous Upside Down!

When Will Byers finds himself in the Upside Down, an impossible dark parody of his own world, he's understandably frightened. But that's nothing compared with the fear that takes hold when he realizes what's in that world with him!

Follow Will's struggle through the season one events of the hit Netflix show Stranger Things! Written by Jody Houser (Mother Panic, Faith) and illustrated by Stefano Martino (Doctor Who, Catwoman)

"Simone and Abrams really know how to bring the entertaining drama."--RT Book Reviews

When the celebrity spotlight burns too hot to handle, Hollywood's elite Pampered Princesses battle for the ultimate crown. But once their secrets are exposed, who will be the last teen diva standing?

She's finally free of her overbearing mother and too much heartbreak. Now supermodel London Phillips is going to get back her billionaire ex--on her own terms. But settling old scores and destroying her former bestie, Rich Montgomery, could wreck her best shot at happiness . . .

After all the high-maintenance stunts she's pulled, Rich will do even worse to hang onto her thug in shining armor. But obsessive jealousy and an unexpected shocker will detonate
mega-drama--and spiral her life way out of control . . .

Dirty little secrets deployed for maximum damage are Spencer Ellington's specialty. But when she digs up her family's skeletons it could blow up in her pretty face--and destroy more than she imagined . . .

Still reeling from betrayal and a crash-and-burn comeback, Heather Cummings has nada to lose. And if her reckless moves to become the ultimate queen-B lays total waste to the Pampered Princesses, may the most ruthless diva win . . .

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Teen dance prodigy, breakout Dance Moms star, and judge on So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation presents her uplifting coming-of-age memoir about following her dreams and working hard to achieve success in both the dance world and in life.

Maddie Ziegler had hoped to become a star--she just didn't know how soon that day would come. At just eight years old, she was cast on Lifetime's hit reality show Dance Moms and quickly won the hearts of fans everywhere with her natural talent and determination. Soon, she was catching eyes all over--including those of pop superstar Sia, who handpicked her to star in the incredibly popular music video "Chandelier." The rest, as they say, was history.

In this inspirational memoir, Maddie explains the hard work she put into her rise to stardom and how she keeps her balance along the way--starring in music videos, going on tour, and becoming an actress in The Book of Henry with Naomi Watts and Jacob Tremblay. She also answers her fans' burning questions with wise advice she's learned on her journey. With honesty, charm, and humor, Maddie offers her unique perspective on making her way in the world as a young teenager, reflecting on the lessons she's learned--and preparing for the exciting road ahead.

Yaoi fans, dip into your new obsession! The beautifully-detailed, lithe bodies of the two "kings of the ballroom" fly across the dance floor as rivals build a volatile bond in this red-hot romance!

MASQUERADE

As if learning the moves wasn't hard enough, Sugiki needs to master a crucial element if he's to succeed in Latin Ballroom: sex appeal. Suzuki takes a personal approach in teaching him the art of seduction, but what happens when the student learns too well? And Suzuki has problems of his own: With the 10 Dance competition on the horizon, he must raise his Standard rank, or risk losing the chance to compete at all. And just as the pair starts to understand their relationship to each other, a secret from Sugiki's past threatens to undo everything.

Dragons rise and passions burn in book 4 of the groundbreaking modern fantasy series from Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Fey novels.

When all seems lost, there is one more thing to give...

Dragon hatchling Ember Hill was never prepared to find love at all, let alone with a human former dragonslayer. With Garret dying at her feet after sacrificing his freedom and his life to expose the deepest of betrayals, Ember knows that nothing she was taught by dragon organization Talon is true. About humans, about rogue dragons, about herself.

Ember vows to stand against St. George and her own twin brother, Dante--the heir apparent to all of Talon, and the boy who will soon unleash the greatest threat and terror dragonkind has ever known. Talon is poised to conquer the world, and the abominations they have created will take to the skies, bringing blood and death to those who will not yield. With nothing to lose beyond their lives, Ember and her allies prepare for all-out war.

Books in the Talon Saga:

• Talon
• Rogue
• Soldier
• Legion
• Inferno