Avi
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Levine Querido
Pub. Date
2024
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Español
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Elizabeth Acevedo has said that reading Lorraine Avila feels like an "UPPERCUT to the senses." We couldn't agree more. We have never encountered an author with prose of this sensitivity and fire.
Yolanda Alvarez is having a good year. She's starting to feel at home Julia De Burgos High, her school in the Bronx. She has her best friend Victory, and maybe something with Jose, a senior boy she's getting to know. She's confident her initiation into...
Yolanda Alvarez is having a good year. She's starting to feel at home Julia De Burgos High, her school in the Bronx. She has her best friend Victory, and maybe something with Jose, a senior boy she's getting to know. She's confident her initiation into...
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Avi's ground-breaking graphic novel gets a stunning new cover to celebrate its twentieth anniversary!
Two kids fight to save their city from eternal winter in this gripping fantasy by Newbery Medalist Avi, illustrated by three-time Sibert Honoree Brian Floca."To begin with--there were these KURBS. These Kurbs owned an Island...with their POWER they controlled both day and night...Years ago, when People first came to the Kurbs' Island, they wanted...
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Newbery medalist Avi tells the story of a young girl determined to define her own place amidst old rules and new ways in the Roaring Twenties.
Attending high school in Steamboat Springs is Ida Bidson's dream-it's her next step toward becoming a teacher and her best shot at escaping a life of milking cows. It's 1925, and from using telephones to attending movies, Ida is thrilled by her new experiences in Steamboat. She and her school friends even...
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Youcanprint
Pub. Date
2023
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Español
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Un libro de sol, abejas y sueños. Aforismos, imágenes, poesías y un cuento, para reflexionar sobre sueño y realidad, ser humano y naturaleza, espíritu y materia. Apto para niñas y niños hasta los 100 años. «...Y así, las abejas mensajeras del sol, encabezadas por Maya, continuaron volando por los prados y los campos, esparciendo la energía solar y recordando al mundo la importancia de valorar y cuidar la naturaleza y nuestras conexiones...
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Yale University Press
Pub. Date
2012
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English
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The publication of Portnoy's Complaint in 1969 provoked instant, powerful reactions. It blasted Philip Roth into international fame, subjected him to unrelenting personal scrutiny and conjecture, and shocked legions of readers—some delighted, others appalled. Portnoy and other main characters became instant archetypes, and Roth himself became a touchstone for conflicting attitudes toward sexual liberation, Jewish power, political correctness,
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Noveltoon
Pub. Date
2024
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Français
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L'Oméga Annia n'est pas commune, elle ne se soumet pas aux alphas comme on le ferait habituellement. Mais son monde change.
Un Alpha mystérieux la revendique comme sa compagne, mais elle ne sait pas qui il est. Annia se lance dans un voyage pour échapper à la guerre car un usurpateur a renversé le roi Lycan qui est le chef de l'Oméga.
Elle ne trouve pas son partenaire mystérieux et bien que
8) Ask Not!
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November 22, 1963: Death of the President of the United States. Flash forward to 1993. Secrets and conspiracy still surround the murder of JFK. An artifact reveals truths that many want to remain buried-even if more people must die.
"It was a long time ago; nobody cares anymore," is the last thing that all those who have died so far said when the JFK artifact came into their possession. Airline pilot Hank Larson's brother Benjamin said the same...
9) On Evolution
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Essays from the award-winning geneticist on evolutionary biology-from protein electrophoresis to the recent ability to scan entire genomes.
John Avise is one of the most distinguished evolutionary biologists of our time. His groundbreaking work with mitochondrial DNA created the entire discipline of phylogeography and his work on the Pleistocene refugia hypothesis redirected scientific thinking about patterns of distribution. Spanning a remarkable...
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In American politics, medical innovation is often considered the domain of the private sector. Yet some of the most significant scientific and health breakthroughs of the past century have emerged from government research institutes. The U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) is tasked with both understanding and eradicating cancer-and its researchers have developed a surprising expertise in virus research and vaccine development.
An Ungovernable Foe...
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Las ciencias sociales y los organismos internacionales han mostrado acertadamente a la mujer como víctima, como figura pasiva y débil receptora de la violencia, en general, y también de la infligida por su pareja masculina e incluso por su familia. Ahora bien, aunque las mujeres han sido históricamente víctimas y no ejecutoras, hay un creciente número de ellas que se transforman en victimarias por su participación en el delito, por su ingreso...
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Visit worlds where magic crackles in the air, demons lurk in the shadows, and the line between life and death is as thin as a whisper. In this captivating anthology, enjoy modern day stories both familiar and fantastical, where humanity's greatest strengths are shown. Within these pages, you'll encounter tales of courage and compassion, where ordinary individuals discover the extraordinary about themselves. From the creation of new spells that weave...
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Rice Talks explores the importance of cooking and eating in the everyday social life of Hoi An, a properous market town in central Vietnam known for its exceptionally elaborate and sophisticated local cuisine. In a vivid and highly personal account, Nir Avieli takes the reader from the private setting of the extended family meal into the public realm of the festive, extraordinary, and unique. He shows how foodways relate to class relations, gender...
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In this anthology of science fiction, journey from Earth to interstellar systems and explore the limitless depths of human potential. From the far reaches of the universe to the innermost recesses of the human soul, these stories illuminate the greatness of humanity, our unyielding resilience, and our insatiable curiosity. Encounter extraterrestrial civilizations, each offering a mirror to our own humanity, reflecting our triumphs, struggles, and...
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The Omega Annia is not common, she does not submit to the alphas like anyone would but her world changes. A mysterious Alpha claims her as his Mate but she doesn't know who he is. Annia sets out on a journey escaping the war since a usurper has overthrown the Lycan King who is the head of the Omega. She doesn't find her mysterious partner and although her Mate doesn't show up, he protects her all the time. Will they meet and will she finally know...
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Discover the healing power of 115 essential oils in this modern aromatherapy guide with practical tips for wellness, beauty, and a healthy home.
Essential Oils takes you on an aromatic journey that explores the exquisite fragrances and healing powers of essential oils. Discover the many benefits of the ancient practice of aromatherapy, which harnesses the therapeutic properties from the essential oils of medicinal plants. Here, you'll find the perfect...
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Everyone who has ever been disappointed in Love knows how hard it is to find the "right" person. All too often we fall for people who seem too good to be true...and then discover they are. True romance is a gamble. But now there's a way to greatly reduce the odds.
In LoveTypes, relationship expert Dr. Alexander Avila declares a dating revolution with his groundbreaking LoveType system -- the scientifically proven and effective method for instantly...
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Planetalector Argentina
Pub. Date
2023
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Español
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Hilarión y Graciana trabajan en una panadería. Feliciano es su mejor cliente, aunque Hilarión no lo soporta. Ese rencor provoca un incidente: una partida de bizcochos pondrá en peligro a los hacedores de la revolución que comenzó ese Mayo de 1810. Los tres niños emprenderán una travesía para recuperar la caja de pasteles y en el camino descubrirán el valor de la libertad.
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Step Into the Mind of the Opposition: Strategies Redefined
In a world where political skirmishes and ideological battles are the new normal, "Beyond the Border: Envisioning the Adversary's Tactics" emerges as a vital beacon for those seeking to understand the complexities of modern conflict. With meticulous analysis and a profound understanding of political prowess, this book serves as an insider guide to decoding adversarial strategies that are...
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Elizabeth Acevedo ha dicho que leer a Lorraine Avila se siente como un "UPPERCUT a los sentidos". No podríamos estar más de acuerdo. Nunca nos hemos encontrado con un autor con una prosa de esta sensibilidad y fuego.
Yolanda Álvarez está teniendo un buen año. Empieza a sentirse como en casa Julia De Burgos High, su escuela en el Bronx. Tiene a su mejor amiga Victory y tal vez algo con José, un chico del último año al que está conociendo....
