New Releases by Lisa Moore

From award-winning author Lisa Moore Ramée comes the companion to A Good Kind of Trouble, a heartfelt and powerful sequel about coming of age, social justice, and the trials of friendship and competition, in which Shayla will learn the true definition of “personal best.” After a hard seventh grade year full of misunderstandings, face plants, and bullies, all she wants is a hassle-free summer. Her ticket to a summer of fun? Joining the club track team! However, Shayla struggles to fit in with new friends, to set a personal best that will secure her a spot in the exclusive Junior Olympics and reluctantly earns the title of “Prank Queen.” But Shayla discovers that sometimes trying so hard to stay out of trouble ends up making things a whole lot worse. Will she risk new friendships by owning up to a big mistake? And is she ready to speak out against another social injustice? In this powerful and heartfelt follow-up to A Good Kind of Trouble from acclaimed author Lisa Moore Ramée, Shayla will learn the true definition of personal best.

From award-winning author Lisa Moore Ramée comes the companion to A Good Kind of Trouble, a heartfelt and powerful sequel about coming of age, social justice, and the trials of friendship and competition, in which Shayla will learn the true definition of "personal best." Shayla Willows is in trouble again. After a hard seventh grade year full of misunderstandings, face plants, and bullies, all she wants is a hassle-free summer. Her ticket to a summer of fun? Joining the club track team! However, Shayla struggles to fit in with new friends, to set a personal best that will secure her a spot in the exclusive JO's, and she reluctantly earns the title of "Prank Queen." After a prank goes horribly wrong, Shayla discovers that sometimes trying so hard to stay out of trouble ends up making things a whole lot worse. Will she risk her new friendships by owning up to her mistake? And is she ready to get involved in another social injustice? In this heartfelt follow-up to A Good Kind of Trouble, Shayla will learn the true definition of "personal best."

WINNER OF THE 2024 BMO WINTERSET AWARD • FINALIST FOR THE 2024 HILARY WESTON WRITERS'' TRUST PRIZE • One of The Globe and Mail''s Best Books of 2024 • One of CBC’s Best Canadian Non-Fiction Books of 2024 Riveting nonfiction from multi-award-winning author Lisa Moore, based on the shocking true story of a teenaged boy who endured abuse and solitary confinement at a reform school in Newfoundland, but survived through grit and redemptive love. Invisible Prisons is an extraordinary, empathetic collaboration between the magnificent writer Lisa Moore, best-known for her award-winning fiction, and a man named Jack Whalen, who as a child was held for four years at a reform school for boys in St John’s, where he suffered jaw-dropping abuses and deprivations. Despite the odds stacked against him, he found love on the other side, and managed to turn his life around as a husband and father. His daughter, Brittany, vowed at a young age to become a lawyer so that she could seek justice for him. Today, that is exactly what she is doing—and Jack''s case is part of a lawsuit currently before the courts. The story has parallels with Unholy Orders by Michael Harris about the Mount Cashel orphanage, and with the many horrific stories about residential schools—all of which expose a paternalistic state causing harm and a larger society looking away. Yet two powerful qualities set this story apart. As much as it is about an abusive system preying on children, it is also a tender tale of love between Jack and his wife Glennis, who saw the good man inside a damaged person and believed in him. And it is written in a novelistic way by the great Lisa Moore, who makes vividly real every moment and character in these pages.

We're cutting through the BS and sharing the unfiltered truths that make us human.Let's face it-life is a wild ride, and we often find ourselves sugarcoating the truth. We craft elaborate stories in our heads, often bending reality to fit our comfort zones, all while burying our true selves beneath layers of BS. We've all been there, haven't we? The little white lies we tell ourselves to dodge shame, the perfect façades we put on for others, and the countless times we've hidden behind a mask instead of embracing our realness.But what if we stopped the charade? What if we stripped away the fluff and got raw with our stories?In Let's Not Sugarcoat It: Real, Raw, and Unfiltered Stories Without the BS, you'll dive into a refreshing and honest compilation from 18 courageous authors who are here to bear it all-no shame, no blame, no lies. These brave souls are breaking free from the shackles of societal expectations and sharing their truths, reminding us that vulnerability is not weakness; it's a powerful act of courage.Get ready to laugh, cry, and nod in recognition as these storytellers take you on a journey through the messy, beautiful chaos of life. This book isn't just a collection of tales; it's a celebration of authenticity and the freedom that comes when we stop sugarcoating our experiences.So, buckle up! Let's embark on this wild ride together and uncover the unfiltered truths that make us human. It's time to embrace our stories and drop the BS. Are you in?

Lisa Moore's debut book of lyrical prose is an evocative exploration of the cyclical rhythms of divorce- life's universal journey of faith and longing in the pursuit of finding true love.

From the author of A Good Kind of Trouble, a Walter Dean Myers Honor Book, comes another unforgettable story about finding your voice—and finding your people. Perfect for fans of Sharon Draper, Meg Medina, and Jason Reynolds. Eleven-year-old Jenae doesn’t have any friends—and she’s just fine with that. She’s so good at being invisible in school, it’s almost like she has a superpower, like her idol, Astrid Dane. At home, Jenae has plenty of company, like her no-nonsense mama; her older brother, Malcolm, who is home from college after a basketball injury; and her beloved grandpa, Gee. Then a new student shows up at school—a boy named Aubrey with fiery red hair and a smile that won’t quit. Jenae can’t figure out why he keeps popping up everywhere she goes. The more she tries to push him away, the more he seems determined to be her friend. Despite herself, Jenae starts getting used to having him around. But when the two are paired up for a class debate about the proposed name change for their school, Jenae knows this new friendship has an expiration date. Aubrey is desperate to win and earn a coveted spot on the debate team. There’s just one problem: Jenae would do almost anything to avoid speaking up in front of an audience—including risking the first real friendship she’s ever had.

From debut author Lisa Moore Ramée comes this funny and big-hearted debut middle grade novel about friendship, family, and standing up for what’s right, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give and the novels of Renée Watson and Jason Reynolds. Twelve-year-old Shayla is allergic to trouble. All she wants to do is to follow the rules. (Oh, and she’d also like to make it through seventh grade with her best friendships intact, learn to run track, and have a cute boy see past her giant forehead.) But in junior high, it’s like all the rules have changed. Now she’s suddenly questioning who her best friends are and some people at school are saying she’s not black enough. Wait, what? Shay’s sister, Hana, is involved in Black Lives Matter, but Shay doesn''t think that''s for her. After experiencing a powerful protest, though, Shay decides some rules are worth breaking. She starts wearing an armband to school in support of the Black Lives movement. Soon everyone is taking sides. And she is given an ultimatum. Shay is scared to do the wrong thing (and even more scared to do the right thing), but if she doesn''t face her fear, she''ll be forever tripping over the next hurdle. Now that’s trouble, for real. "Tensions are high over the trial of a police officer who shot an unarmed Black man. When the officer is set free, and Shay goes with her family to a silent protest, she starts to see that some trouble is worth making." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children''s and YA Reading List")

Upper motor neuron injury damages the descending circuits connecting the brain to sensory and motor neurons responsible for sensing and interacting with the world. While spinal cord stimulation is showing extraordinary promise as a novel therapeutic to restore lost motor function following spinal cord injury, we have yet to fully characterize the mechanisms of its action or identify the limits of its therapeutic potential. Towards these ends I conducted a series of three studies which utilized spinal stimulation in novel subject populations to map the cervical spinal cord, identify and modulate aberrant spinal physiology, and enhance upper limb function. In the first study a group of SCI subjects with motor complete lesions, half of which had no measurable hand strength, received transcutaneous stimulation to the cervical spinal cord alone and in combination with the partial serotonergic agonist buspirone. Stimulation but not buspirone significantly improved hand function in subjects with measurable strength prior to the study and maintained hand strength for up to five months following treatment in more functional subjects. In the second study, two subjects who demonstrated improvement with transcutaneous stimulation but failed to maintain it 5 months after treatment, received epidural stimulators. The different properties and performance outcomes of the two forms of stimulation were compared in these severely impaired subjects. Finally in a cohort of rats, epidural stimulation was used to map the cervical spinal cord, track physiological changes in the spinal cord following a severe stroke injury to the motor cortex, and treat observed deficits in reaching success and muscle activity. While 20 Hz stimulation enhanced afferent derived spinal activity, only 1 Hz stimulation resulted in improved reaching success and muscle activity. Together these studies further our understanding, by identifying patient pools most receptive to spinal cord stimulation, characterizing the different properties and functional outcomes of transcutaneous versus epidural stimulation, and illustrating the potential to utilize spinal cord stimulation for other forms of upper motor neuron injury.

This unique, no-holds-barred, 12-Step Handbook is designed to help you become the woman of God that you are purposed to be.

Seit sie denken kann, ist die sechzehnjährige Flannery in Tyrone verliebt. Aber wann genau ist aus ihrem Sandkastenfreund ein Rebell und der coolste Junge der Schule geworden? Flannery, die sich oft in den Erinnerungen daran verliert, wie einfach früher alles war, beobachtet mit Erstaunen, wie die Welt um sie herum immer schneller kreist. Doch dann kommt ihr für ein Schulprojekt eine folgenreiche Geschäftsidee: Sie fertigt Liebestränke für die Mitschüler an – und ein regelrechter Hype wird ausgelöst. Plötzlich geht das Gerücht um, dass die bunten Mixturen tatsächlich wirken ... Das erste Jugendbuch der Booker-Prize-Kandidatin Lisa Moore: Ein ebenso kluger wie komischer Roman über die Suche nach dem Glück, der voller kleiner und großer Weisheiten steckt. Presse über Lisa Moores ›Im Rachen des Aligators‹ und ›Der leichteste Fehler‹: »Lisa Moore erzählt in einer eindringlichen, sanft schwingenden, kühl reduzierten Sprache ... Ein klug arrangierte(s) Spiel mit wechselnden Perspektiven.« Kulturspiegel »Lisa Moore arbeitet impressionistisch.« FAZ »Lisa Moores Sprache hält mit fotografisch anmutender Präzision Wahrnehmungssplitter fest.« Süddeutsche Zeitung

Getting Your FREE Bonus Download this book, read it to the end and see "BONUS: Your FREE Gift" chapter after the conclusion. Winter Crochet: (FREE Bonus Included) 15 Pretty Crochet Leg Warmer Patterns As the weather begins to cool and you don''t want to give up on your leggings for warmer clothes, leg warmers begin to look more and more inviting. Leg warmers are an awesome fashion accessory, they look good and they will keep those legs warm no matter what you pair them with. Crocheting your own leg warmers is easy, quick, and you will be able to customize them to match your wardrobe! A cute pair of leg warmers with a sweater dress or skirt will keep your legs warm and your style up to date. You can wear sneakers, low cut boots, and just about any footwear you choose with leg warmers. You will never feel the chill of fall and winter if you slip into your leg warmers...you can even wear them with pajamas. Get your crochet hook ready and pick up some yarn and embellishments from your favorite craft store because you are going to want to make every pattern in this book. This book contains: A comprehensive crochet abbreviation chart for reading patterns A crochet hook conversion chart so you always have the right size hook 15 awesome leg warmer patterns Bonus crochet pansy embellishment pattern you can crochet to dress up your leg warmers Download your E book "Winter Crochet: 15 Pretty Crochet Leg Warmer Patterns" by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now with 1-Click" button!

A spellbinding story about chasing love, fighting family, losing friends and starting all over again, from the internationally acclaimed Lisa Moore. Sixteen-year-old Flannery Malone has it bad. She’s been in love with Tyrone O’Rourke since the days she still believed in Santa Claus. But Tyrone has grown from a dorky kid into an outlaw graffiti artist, the rebel-with-a-cause of Flannery’s dreams, literally too cool for school. Which is a problem, since he and Flannery are partners for the entrepreneurship class that she needs to graduate. And Tyrone’s vanishing act may have darker causes than she realizes. Tyrone isn’t Flannery’s only problem. Her mother, Miranda, can’t pay the heating bills, let alone buy Flannery’s biology book. Her little brother, Felix, is careening out of control. And her best-friend-since-forever, Amber, has fallen for a guy who is making her forget all about the things she’s always cared most about — Flannery included — leading Amber down a dark and dangerous path of her own. When Flannery decides to make a love potion for her entrepreneurship project, rumors that it actually works go viral, and she suddenly has a hot commodity on her hands. But a series of shattering events makes her realize that real-life love is far more potent — and potentially damaging — than any fairy-tale prescription. Written in Lisa Moore’s exuberant and inimitable style, Flannery is by turns heartbreaking and hilarious, empowering and harrowing — often all on the same page. It is a novel whose spell no reader will be able to resist.

The acclaimed author of February "combin[es] the complexity of the best literary fiction with the page-turning compulsive readability of a thriller" ( National Post). Lisa Moore, a "Canada Reads" winner and a New Yorker Best Book of the Year author, introduces a dangerously appealing new protagonist unlike any she''s imagined before: a modern Billy the Kid . . . Caught begins with a prison break. Twenty-five-year-old David Slaney, locked up on charges of marijuana possession, escapes his cell and sprints to the highway. There, he is picked up by a friend of his sister''s and transported to a strip bar where he survives his first night on the run. But evading the cops isn''t his only objective; Slaney intends to track down his old partner, Hearn, and get back into the drug business. Along the way, Slaney''s fugitive journey across Canada rushes vibrantly to life as he visits an old flame and adopts numerous guises to outpace authorities: hitchhiker, houseguest, student, lover. When he finally reunites with Hearn just steps ahead of a detective hell-bent on making a high-profile arrest, their scheme sends Slaney to Mexico, Colombia, and back again on an epic quest fueled by luck, charm, and unbending conviction. In Caught, "Moore combines the propulsive storytelling of a beach-book thriller with the skilled use of language and penetrating insights of literary fiction. She pulls it off seamlessly, creating a vivid, compulsively readable tale" ( Penthouse). "Propulsive, adrenalin-drenched."— The Globe and Mail "Exhilarating . . . a memorably oddball and alluring novel that''s simultaneously breezy, taut, funny, and insightful."— The Vancouver Sun

This study first examines the marginal repertoire in two well-known manuscripts, the Psalter of Guy de Dampierre and an Arthurian Romance, within their material and codicological contexts. This repertoire then provides a template for an extended study of the marginal motifs that appear in eighteen related manuscripts, which range from a Bible to illustrated versions of the encyclopedias of Vincent de Beauvais and Brunetto Latini. Considering the manuscript as a whole work of art, the marginalia’s physical relationship to nearby texts and images can shed light on the reception of these illuminated books by their medieval viewers.

Follows Princess Bubblegum and Marceline''s paranormal rock band''s tour of Ooo as they confront scenesters, beasts born of self-doubt, and other challenges, in a tale with other stories about the same characters interspersed among the episodes.

Lisa Moore''s stories are bright, emotionally engaging, tangible. She marks out the precious moments of her characters'' lives against deceptively commonplace backdrops — a St. John''s hospital cafeteria lit only by the lights in the snack machines; a half-built house "like a rib cage around a lungful of sky" -- and the results linger long in the memory. The Selected Short Fiction of Lisa Moore shows us that love, alongside desire, can sometimes come as a surprise, sometimes an ambush. She splices moments and images together so adroitly, so vividly, you''ll swear you''ve lived them yourself. This new volume, bringing together Lisa Moore’s first two books of stories, Open and Degrees of Nakedness, is the very best way to encounter one of the finest short-story writers in the country. This edition features a brilliant new introduction by Jane Urquhart on the importance of Moore’s work.

The stories and poems collected in this anthology are an offering oftwo Creative Writing classes. This anthology is unique and it is alsovery much a beginning. The selections can give only a glimpse of therichness, diversity and strength in today's talented young minds.

Winner of Canada Reads 2013 and longlisted for the Man Booker Prize In 1982, the oil rig Ocean Ranger sank off the coast of Newfoundland during a Valentine''s Day storm. All eighty-four men aboard died. February is the story of Helen O''Mara, one of those left behind when her husband, Cal, drowns on the rig. It begins in the present-day, more than twenty-five years later, but spirals back again and again to the "February" that persists in Helen''s mind and heart. Writing at the peak of her form, her steadfast refusal to sentimentalize coupled with an almost shocking ability to render the precise details of her characters'' physical and emotional worlds, Lisa Moore gives us her strongest work yet. Here is a novel about complex love and cauterizing grief, about past and present and how memory knits them together, about a fiercely close community and its universal struggles, and finally about our need to imagine a future, no matter how fragile, before we truly come home. This is a profound, gorgeous, heart-stopping work from one of our best writers.

Lisa Moore''s Alligator gives dramatic birth to a new kind of fiction: North Atlantic Gothic. The story moves with the swiftness of a gator in attack mode through the lives of a group of brilliantly rendered characters in contemporary St. John''s, Newfoundland-- a city whose spiritual location is somewhere in the heart of Flannery O''Connor country. Its denizens jostle each other in uneasy arabesques of desire, greed, lust, and ambition, juxtaposed with a yearning for purity, depth, and redemption. Meet Madeleine, the driven aging filmmaker whose mission is to complete a Bergmanesque magnum opus before she dies; Frank, a young man of innocence and determination whose life is a strange anthology of unpredictable dangers; Valentin, the sociopathic Russian refugee whose predatory tendencies threaten everyone he encounters; and Colleen, at seventeen a hard-edged female Holden Caulfield, drawn inexorably to the places where alligators thrive. In these pages humanity is a bizarre combination of the reptilian and the saintly. Listen to its heartbeat, and be moved -- and delighted.

This story tells about a boy and his father who work building the transcontinental railroad.