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Debating Darcy DasGupta Sayantani

This Pride & Prejudice retelling brings New York Times bestselling Sayantani DasGupta's trademark wit and insight to a bright and funny YA rom-com!It is a truth universally acknowledged that there are two types of people in the hypercompetitive world of high school forensics competitions: speakers and debaters. Nobody knows this better than Leela Bose, a life-long speech competitor. When she meets Firoze Darcy, an incorrigible debater, Leela has no choice but to try and tolerate him. His elitist private school is included in the state league she's competing in and their paths will inevitably cross.But why simply tolerate Firoze when Leela can one-up him? She decides to switch into the debate category of the competition to prove that women are just as capable as men. But the situation is more complicated than Leela anticipated, and her participation

The Last Confessions of Sylvia P. Kravetz Lee

I Am the Thirsty Desert Pattison Darcy

7-12 years oldAward-winning science writer Darcy Pattison presents a superbloom from the desert's point-of-view.When a sudden downpour, a monsoon, falls in the desert, plants and animals explode with growth. Plants sprout, bloom, produce seeds and die within a couple days. Likewise, in a week, animals hatch, grow, mate, lay eggs, and return to hibernation or estivation.Strong lyrical text takes on the persona of the desert as it watches seeds it has cradled become flowering plants. "...I'm flooded with redbluegreenyelloworangepurple and buzzing with life- gorgeous, outrageous, frail LIFE!"The natural life cycles of the desert depend on rain. Explore this fascinating environment during one of its most spectacular displays of

Steam Memories 1950s-1960s

My Friend Timothy James Coral

'Simpler things had been done before but simple things are not always great'Timothy James is a determined young boy who takes his project from idea, to plan, to action, to completion. With a little hard work and some help along the way his dream of having his very own tree house comes to life.Inspire your child to dream and see their own projects through to the

Crossing the Boundaries of Life: Gnter Blobel and the Origins of Molecular Cell Biology Matlin Karl S.

You Make It Feel Like Christmas Shiloh Toni

Starr Lewis reluctantly returns home for the holidays jobless, single, and not at all prepared to be dragged into her sister's wedding activities--or to witness her sister's marriage to Starr's ex-boyfriend on Christmas Eve. But when her brother's charming best friend, Waylon Emmerson, attends their family Thanksgiving, Starr begins to believe that maybe coming home isn't so bad.As Starr endures wedding preparations, she takes comfort in Waylon's presence and finds the perfect distraction in helping him keep his late mother's Christmas shop afloat. As the spark between them grows, Starr must decide what she wants out of life--to go back to New York City or to stay and pursue a new dream.A joyous, heartwarming, and magical holiday romance from Christy Award-winning author Toni Shiloh that will keep you cozy under the twinkling Christmas

Montreal Canadiens Flynn Brendan

This exciting book provides young readers an inside look at the Montreal Canadiens, from the team's formation up to the present day. The book includes a table of contents, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grade 4 and an interest level of grades

The Breakaway Weiner Jennifer

An Atria Book. Atria Books has a great book for every reader.

gracias, Omu! Thank You, Omu! Mora Oge

In this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street and Extra Yarn, a generous woman is rewarded by her community.Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself?Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings to life a heartwarming story of sharing and community in colorful cut-paper designs as luscious as Omu's stew, with an extra serving of love. An author's note explains that "Omu" (pronounced AH-moo) means "queen" in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean "Grandma." This book was inspired by the strong female role models in Oge Mora's life.

Lia & Luis: Puzzled! Crespo Ana

Max & Ruby Nelvana Ltd

Every bunny loves Max & RubyHave fun with the mischievous siblings as they get ready for Christmas. A fun and sturdy board book with silly surprises hiding under every flap. This colorful book will keep your little one entertained for hours. Perfect for 18 months old and up.Colorful illustrations to keep young minds engaged;Peek under the flaps for fun interaction with little ones;Provides simple words for early vocabulary development.About Max & Ruby:Max & Ruby is an animated series based on the clever and colorful books by internationally acclaimed children's author and illustrator Rosemary Wells. Max & Ruby celebrates childhood while following the hilarious, entertaining and mischievous adventures of bunny siblings, Max and his older sister Ruby. Max and Ruby never, ever, want quite the same

Nussknacker und Mausekönig

Es ist Weihnachten. Die kleine Marie entdeckt am Gabentisch einen Nussknacker, den sie vor ihrem Bruder Fritz in Obhut nimmt. In der Nacht erwacht dieser Nussknacker zum Leben und führt im Wohnzimmer der Familie eine Schlacht gegen ein Heer von Mäusen, das von dem Mausekönig angeführt wird. Dabei wird Marie verletzt - ganz überwältigt von den Geschehnissen. Während sich die Eltern um ihre Tochter sorgen, was sie denn nachts heimlich mache, erzählt der Pate Obergerichtsrat Droßelmeier Marie ein Märchen, das auf das Schicksal ihres Nussknackers übertragbar ist. Voller Entschlossenheit, den Nussknacker vor dem Mausekönig zu retten, geht Marie bis an ihre kindlichen Grenzen ...

Histoire de France

Comment donner envie aux enfants de s'intéresser à notre passionnante histoire ? Le livre Histoire de France Junior propose une approche ludique et captivante aux enfants de 6 à 10 ans. Quelle Histoire crée des ouvrages pédagogiques adaptés aux plus jeunes pour les aider à situer les événements les uns par rapports aux autres et à mémoriser les moments marquants des différentes périodes historiques. Un livre générique qui permet de suivre le fil de l'Histoire de France.

Emotions, Ethics, and Cinematic Experience

Since the early 1990s, phenomenology and cognitivism have become two of the most influential approaches to film theory. Yet far from being at odds with each other, both approaches offer important insights on our subjective experience of cinema. Emotions, Ethics, and Cinematic Experience explores how these two approaches might work together to create a philosophy of film that is both descriptively rich and theoretically productive by addressing the key relationship between cinematic experience, emotions, and

Church Hymnary

Contains 825 items from around the world - both hymns and psalms - and includes indexes to First Lines and authors for easy reference.

Baby Badger Shaw Hannah

From New York Times bestselling author Hannah Shaw--also known as Kitten Lady--comes the third book in an exciting and heartwarming chapter book series following a small cat who's not sure what to make of new kitten arrivals!All is quiet in the city as beings big and small find shelter from a snowstorm, except for one tiny squeak. It's baby Badger, a newborn kitten with no momma to carry him to safety. He's cold and so alone--until a helpful human finds him and brings him to the warmest place on earth: Fosterland.There, baby Badger is still an orphan, but he has a cozy house filled with stuffed animal friends who become his family. With Miss Moose, Teddy, and Monsieur Crocodile by his side, Badger has everything he needs. Then, a cat named Mama Mia and her five kittens join him! And Badger isn't sure what to think of his new roommates. They do all sorts of

Bo and the Basketball Game Smith Elliott

Bo wants to be the star of his basketball team. But his friend plays better than him during practice. Follow Bo as he learns about being a team player and having fun playing the

Retrieving Love: The Subtleness of a Napkin Brown Tammy Mentzer

Caring, friendly, kind and lovely - these are all attributes that describe Julie. Yet, so are the words desperate, grieving, lonely and purposeless.Coming to a crossroad in her life faster than expected, Julie relies on her faith for the strength to make it through. Dealing with the passing of her husband, she finds her daily existence swallowed by grief and doesn't feel ready to embrace life again. However, God seems to have a different plan. He is able to use unexpected people in unusual ways to intervene in Julie's life, reminding her that she is not alone. Will Julie choose to let others in and learn how to cope with the loss of a loved one? Or will she stay trapped in her grief, watching her days pass

A Thousand Steps Parker T. Jefferson

A USA Today Best of 2022, and a Los Angeles Times Bestseller!A Thousand Steps is a beguiling thriller, an incisive coming-of-age story, and a vivid portrait of a turbulent time and place by three-time Edgar Award winner and New York Times bestselling author T. Jefferson Parker.Laguna Beach, California, 1968. The Age of Aquarius is in full swing. Timothy Leary is a rock star. LSD is God. Folks from all over are flocking to Laguna, seeking peace, love, and enlightenment.Matt Anthony is just trying get by.Matt is sixteen, broke, and never sure where his next meal is coming from. Mom's a stoner, his deadbeat dad is a no-show, his brother's fighting in Nam . . . and his big sister Jazz has just gone missing. The cops figure she's just another runaway hippie chick, enjoying a summer of love, but Matt doesn't believe

Amstein-Bahmann, Christine

The Bridge of San Luis Rey Wilder Thornton

The authorized, original edition of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic with a foreword by acclaimed author Russell Banks and an afterword by Wilder's nephew, Tappan Wilder, with illuminating documentary material about the novel and its rich literary history. "As close to perfect a moral fable as we are ever likely to get in American literature." --Russell Banks "There are books that haunt you down the years, books that seem to touch and stir something deep inside you. . . . Wilder's The Bridge of San Luis Rey is of this kind." --The Independent (London) "On Friday noon, July the twentieth, 1714, the finest bridge in all Peru broke and precipitated five travelers into the gulf below." This immortal sentence opens The Bridge of San Luis Rey, one of the towering achievements in

Schmidt , Renate-Berenike

Das Handbuch bietet einen umfassenden Überblick und eröffnet neue Perspektiven für Forschung, Theoriebildung und praktische Arbeit. Es wendet sich an (sexual-)pädagogisch Tätige des Erziehungs-, Sozia

Nothing Burns as Bright as You Woodfolk Ashley

This emotionally charged novel in verse follows an intense and tumultuous relationship between two queer teen girls, anchored around a single day where they set a fire and their relationship spirals out of control. An unforgettable love story, Nothing Burns As Bright As You is a beautifully written, propulsive read that will take your breath away.

Authentic Leadership

In the wake of continuing corporate scandals there have been few, if any, CEOs that have stepped forward as models of "doing things right"--except the former chairman and CEO of Medtronic, Bill George. George has become the unofficial spokesperson for responsible leadership--in business, the media, and academia.In Authentic Leadership Bill George makes the case that we do need new leaders, not just new laws, to bring us out of the current corporate crisis. He persuasively demonstrates that authentic leaders of mission-driven companies will create far greater shareholder value than financially oriented companies. During George's twelve-year leadership at Medtronic, the company's market capitalization soared from $1.1 billion to $460 billion, averaging 35% per year.George candidly recounts many of the toughest challenges he encountered -- from ethical dilemmas and

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Baumann , Anne-Sophie

Cowgirls & Dinosaurs: Big Trouble in Little Spittle Ebrey Lucie

A Western-inspired graphic novel for young readers who love crime-fighting, gutsy girls, and of course, dinosaurs!For fans of Hilda and the Troll series and Witches of Brooklyn!In the town of Little Spittle, dinosaurs and cowgirls live in harmony. Abigail, who has always dreamed of becoming a detective, lives on the outskirts of town with her pet dinosaur Rootbeer. Meanwhile Clementine, daughter of the sheriff, was born into the life of fighting crime.But when the Bandit Queen gets a hold of some dark magic, the town and the sheriff are nowhere to be found. It's up to Clem, Abigail, and Rootbeer to team up, defeat the Bandit Queen, and save their beloved town from bandits, dinomagik, and undercover attacks.In a hilarious tale of two unlikely friends, Clem and Abigail show us how to be our authentic selves while simultaneously kicking some

Christ the Master Teacher: The Purpose and Lessons of His Earthly Ministry Damm Corynne

Teaching is a profession which leaves behind a legacy. All of us can remember at least one teacher in our lives who had an impact on us, whether by how much they cared about their students or how they inspired a love for learning in their classroom. Jesus was a teacher too, and through His ministry, He showed love and compassion to everyone He interacted with while showing them the way of the Father, an example that still holds great relevance today. Christ the Master Teacher: The Purpose and Lessons of His Earthly Ministry by Corynne Damm, MCEd is a compelling book which delves deep into the earthly teaching ministry of Jesus Christ. Divided into five chapters, the book details four major aspects of teaching and culminates in a chapter of application, discussing the research and application Christ's earthly ministry to the ministries of modern Christians in both spiritual and secular

Ọmọ dada ni m Enakerakpo Ayomide

The Yoruba word "dada" has a rich meaning that goes beyond its literal English translation of "good." It encompasses virtues such as obedience, politeness, kindness, and faithfulness - qualities that parents model and teach their children.Follow a family like yours as they navigate the routines of their lives, and learning the beauty of goodness, time and season. "Ọmọ dada ni m" adds to the collection of bilingual books for African children across the world. We hope it will serve as a motivation and as a guide for more parents to invest in teaching their children their indigenous