FICTION · BROTHERS
S. L. Rottman
S.L. Rottman was born in Georgia in 1970. Her parents moved back to Colorado in 1972, so she doesn’t remember much about Georgia and considers herself a Coloradan. She attended Colorado State University, and earned an English degree with teaching certification. A high school English teacher and avid swim coach, she enjoys time with her family and friends in Colorado. Rafting, skiing, reading, swimming, throwing pots, watching movies, and camping are just a few of her interests.
On a Sunday morning in August 1822, Robert Stewart committed suicide by slitting his throat; he was fifty-three years old.
— from Out of the blue
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Slalom
Seventeen-year-old Sandro, having always lived in poverty with his mother in a wealthy ski resort town, finds his life transformed when the father he has never met suddenly returns and wants to be part of the family.
Hero!
Four years after the Perdido Beach dome went down, the alien virus that created it is still wreaking havoc, and virus-infested rock has created a new set of humans with mutant powers. Rockborn Gang members Dekka, Shade, Cruz, Malik, Armo, and Francis are fresh off their defeat of Dillon Poe and in meed of answers to some very pressing questions: Who are the Dark Watchers? And what is this fourth dimension that only Francis can access? But heroes don't get downtime. When the alien-virus-infested rock hits New York, a new foes, Bob Markovic, rises from the newly Rockborn. Markovic's arrogance and lack of a moral compass already made him unbearable. With his newfound power to inflict a deadly disease, he could send all humanity to a living hell. As the Rockborn Gang try to find their footing on morally gray grounds, they will have to make some tough decisions if they want to save the world. Michael Grant bids farewell to the bestselling Gone universe with the finale to the Monster trilogy. Old friends and new foes come together in this battle for humanity. The mind-blowing and existential ending will make you rethink: WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A HERO? This description comes from the publisher Hero is the third book in the Monster trilogy, the first of which is Monster; this is the sequel series to the Gone series, the first of which is Gone.
Out of the blue
Almost everyone has been touched by at least a mild form of depression, and thus has some sense of what severe depressive illness must be like. In addition to the most serious clinical cases which can lead to institutionalization or even suicide, this book explores the "normal" depression we all experience - the inevitable blues that accompany troubled personal relationships, career setbacks, or the death of a loved one. It provides a compelling treatment of questions about the nature of depression, where it comes from, who's at risk, and what it indicates about human experience. Depression is a highly prevalent health problem, affecting about 11 million Americans every year. Its costs are staggering - $43.7 billion annually in lost productivity, lost income, and increased health care costs. These numbers put depression on a par with heart disease as one of the most expensive diseases in the United States today. But, unlike heart disease, depression is widely misunderstood. About two-thirds of the cases of depression go undiagnosed and untreated. With a compelling mix of information, illustration, and interpretation, David B. Cohen explores the current state of knowledge about depression, including the powerful influence of genetics. In addition to depressive illness, the book deals with related ideas and topics such as mourning, mania, the rhythms of sleep, self concepts, and suicide. Insights from psychology and psychiatry are blended with history, literature, current events, and personal observation, and topped off with a dose of common sense.