Pretties, Scott Westerfeld’s second book in the Uglies trilogy, is a continuation of the surprises, and intricate plotline of his first book. As the heroine, Tally Youngblood, is forced to undergo cosmetic surgery and become one of the flawless “Pretties”, the reader learns more about the perfect lifestyle and technology within the sheltered, pretty city walls. The audience is taken through an untamed adventure, only this time, the heroine has become just like her enemies, pretty.
Pretties, Scott Westerfeld’s second book in the Uglies trilogy, is a continuation of the stunning surprises, and intricate plotline of his first book. As the heroine, Tally Youngblood, is forced to undergo cosmetic surgery and become one of the flawless “Pretties”, the reader learns more about the perfect lifestyle and technology within the sheltered, pretty city walls. The audience is taken through a wild adventure, only this time, the heroine has become just like her enemies, pretty.
If you’re looking for a futuristic trilogy that will leave you with that satisfied feeling of sharing in something greater, Specials, the third in the Uglies trilogy, is the book for you. In Specials, Scott Westerfeld pulls out all the stops. If you like the unpredictable, unknown, and unthinkable, Specials won’t disappoint you.
The day started like any other. At school in the middle of basketball practice, I had just finished one of the drills. Then I felt it. Something was out of place. At first I couldn’t put my finger on it. The ground seemed to be shaking . . . Slowly, it dawned on me as the ground started moving. The entire gym was trembling and shaking like jelly.
Hockey is a fast-paced and exhilarating sport not many parents considering allowing their children to play. For parents that have teenage boys with a little too much testosterone, hockey is a great way to get that energy out in a constructive way. Hockey is also good for kids that spend too much time on the computer or the Xbox. In addition, it’s a great way to make friends and stay fit.
If you had to guess, what do you think people fear the most in life? Is it darkness, death, or spiders? While those things all make the top five greatest fears, the thing people fear the most is public speaking. There is something nightmarishly terrifying about that moment when you stand in front of a group of people and open your mouth. Your palms get sweaty enough to fill a tub, your throat grows oddly dry, you swallow and try to speak, but your voice ends up sounding like a doped up toad. Speaking in public doesn’t have to be this way. Just like any fear, there are simple steps you can take in overcoming it.
Tearing an ACL is one of the worst feelings in the world. It’s not just the physical pain that hurts, it’s the pain of missing out on competitions, games, or even jogging and working out, that’s the hardest to endure. Watching everyone else run freely when you’re stuck on the sidelines is hard.
Public speaking has become something so terrifying that the mere mention of it can cause a person to grow sick. Even people who spoken several times can freeze up on stage or lose their train of thought due to fear. In order to become a more competent speaker, it is important to follow several steps.
I remember when I first started flying. I was too excited to be afraid or sick like the other little kids on the plane. My excitement deflated faster than a balloon as the flight dragged on, and on, and on, until I finally threw such a big fit that I’m sure my parents wondered what had ever possessed them to bring me along. Since my parents travel a quite often, they quickly developed several tricks to keep me entertained and happy through the long, gruesome plane rides. If you have kids and plan on traveling in the near future these tips can help you too. Don’t learn your lesson the hard way.
Tearing an ACL is a terrible feeling. It’s not just the physical pain that hurts. The physical pain is the least of your worries. It’s the pain of missing out on competitions, games, or even jogging and working out, that’s the hardest to bear. Watching everyone else run freely when you’re stuck on the sidelines is no fun.