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Daughter of Smoke and Bone: Enter another world in this magical SUNDAY TIMES bestseller (Daughter of Smoke and Bone Trilogy #1)
by Laini TaylorErrand requiring immediate attention. Come.The note was on vellum, pierced by the talons of the almost-crow that delivered it. Karou read the message. 'He never says please', she sighed, but she gathered up her things. When Brimstone called, she always came. In general, Karou has managed to keep her two lives in balance. On the one hand, she's a seventeen-year-old art student in Prague; on the other, errand-girl to a monstrous creature who is the closest thing she has to family. Raised half in our world, half in 'Elsewhere', she has never understood Brimstone's dark work - buying teeth from hunters and murderers - nor how she came into his keeping. She is a secret even to herself, plagued by the sensation that she isn't whole.Now the doors to Elsewhere are closing, and Karou must choose between the safety of her human life and the dangers of a war-ravaged world that may hold the answers she has always sought.(P)2011 Hachette Audio
Daughter of Smoke and Bone: Enter another world in this magical SUNDAY TIMES bestseller (Daughter of Smoke and Bone Trilogy #1)
by Laini TaylorDAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE is a book unbounded by genre but located at a magical crossroads where THE PASSAGE meets PHILIP PULLMAN and TWILIGHT meets PAN'S LABYRINTH.Errand requiring immediate attention. Come.The note was on vellum, pierced by the talons of the almost-crow that delivered it. Karou read the message. 'He never says please', she sighed, but she gathered up her things. When Brimstone called, she always came. In general, Karou has managed to keep her two lives in balance. On the one hand, she's a seventeen-year-old art student in Prague; on the other, errand-girl to a monstrous creature who is the closest thing she has to family. Raised half in our world, half in 'Elsewhere', she has never understood Brimstone's dark work - buying teeth from hunters and murderers - nor how she came into his keeping. She is a secret even to herself, plagued by the sensation that she isn't whole.Now the doors to Elsewhere are closing, and Karou must choose between the safety of her human life and the dangers of a war-ravaged world that may hold the answers she has always sought.'Remarkable and beautifully written . . . The opening volume of a truly original trilogy.' GUARDIAN
Daughter of Smoke & Bone: Enter Another World In This Magical Sunday Times Bestseller (Daughter of Smoke & Bone #1)
by Laini TaylorAround the world, black handprints are appearing on doorways, scorched there by winged strangers who have crept through a slit in the sky.In a dark and dusty shop, a devil's supply of human teeth grown dangerously low.And in the tangled lanes of Prague, a young art student is about to be caught up in a brutal otherwordly war.Meet Karou. She fills her sketchbooks with monsters that may or may not be real; she's prone to disappearing on mysterious "errands"; she speaks many languages--not all of them human; and her bright blue hair actually grows out of her head that color. Who is she? That is the question that haunts her, and she's about to find out.When one of the strangers--beautiful, haunted Akiva--fixes his fire-colored eyes on her in an alley in Marrakesh, the result is blood and starlight, secrets unveiled, and a star-crossed love whose roots drink deep of a violent past. But will Karou live to regret learning the truth about herself?
Daughter of Madrugada
by Frances M. WoodAs the only daughter in the de Haro family, thirteen-year-old Cesa has a wonderful life. She's a princesa to her father, a leader to her five younger brothers, and a constant disappointment to her great-aunt, who wants Cesa to assume the responsibilities of a woman. The author of the acclaimed first novel Becoming Rosemary transports readers to the abundant, pristine California of the 1840s in a lyrical tribute to its people.
Daughter of Liberty: A True Story of the American Revolution
by Robert QuackenbushWhen Wyn Mabie almost ran over the stranger with her home, she never could have guessed the effect it would have on the future of the nation. That stranger was General George Washington, whose headquarters had just been taken by the British. Hidden there were papers crucial to the success of the American army.
Daughter of Liberty
by Robert QuackenbushDAUGHTER OF LIBERTY A TRUE STORY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Daughter of Deep Silence
by Carrie RyanI'm the daughter of murdered parents. I'm the friend of a dead girl. I'm the lover of my enemy. And I will have my revenge. In the wake of the devastating destruction of the luxury yacht Persephone, just three souls remain to tell its story--and two of them are lying. Only Frances Mace knows the terrifying truth, and she'll stop at nothing to avenge the murders of everyone she held dear. Even if it means taking down the boy she loves and possibly losing herself in the process. Sharp and incisive, Daughter of Deep Silence by bestselling author Carrie Ryan is a deliciously smart revenge thriller that examines perceptions of identity, love, and the lengths to which one girl is willing to go when she thinks she has nothing to lose. dirty, she's playing to win.
Daughter of Auschwitz, The: The Girl who Lived to Tell her Story (Children's Adaptation)
by Tova FriedmanThe true story of one girl's fight for survival against the unspeakable terror of Auschwitz - an important and sensitive retelling.Tova Friedman was just five years old when she and her mother were sent to a Nazi labour camp. She was six when she was transported to Auschwitz. At twelve she was on her way to America, ready to start a new life and tell her tale of survival.From the destruction of the Jewish ghetto in Central Poland where she lived as a young girl, to the dark days of the camps and eventual liberation by Russian forces in 1945, Tova's story is one of incredible courage, resilience, bravery and the enduring power of hope.Her extraordinary journey - told in the bestselling The Daughter of Auschwitz - is reimagined here for young readers with respected children's author, Hilary Freeman. It includes historical context about World War II and the Holocaust, an afterword that contextualises Tova's later life and work campaigning against anti-Semitism, and a Q&A section featuring the questions she's most frequently asked about her story. An extraordinary true account that will help young readers understand the scale of what happened, and why it must never happen again.
Daughter of Auschwitz, The: The Girl who Lived to Tell her Story (Children's Adaptation)
by Tova FriedmanThe true story of one girl's fight for survival against the unspeakable terror of Auschwitz - an important and sensitive retelling.Tova Friedman was just five years old when she and her mother were sent to a Nazi labour camp. She turned six in Auschwitz. At twelve she was on her way to America, ready to start a new life and tell her tale of survival.From the destruction of the Jewish ghetto in central Poland, where she lived as a young girl, to the dark days of the camps and eventual liberation by Russian forces in 1945, Tova's story is one of incredible courage, resilience, bravery and the enduring power of hope.Her extraordinary journey - told in the bestselling The Daughter of Auschwitz - is reimagined here for young readers with respected children's author Hilary Freeman. It includes historical context about the Second World War and the Holocaust, an afterword that contextualises Tova's later life and work campaigning against antisemitism, and a Q&A section featuring the questions she's most frequently asked about her story. An extraordinary true account that will help young readers understand the scale of what happened and why it must never happen again.**For readers of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Diary of Anne Frank. An extraordinary retelling of the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling The Daughter of Auschwitz:'Should be compulsory reading... Remarkable' - John Humphrys'Unforgettable and deeply moving' - Jeremy Bowen
Dattak Putra
by Nirmala SaradaKing Vijayendra did not have a son. He was worried about what will happen to the kingdom after his death. He was advised to adopt a son. Many days passed but he could not find a suitable person. One day the king finds a poor man and he adopts him. The king was happy with him and after some days he hands over the kingdom and goes on a pilgrimage.
Datos sobre asteroides, meteoroides y cometas (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level T #76)
by Bruce NaylorNIMAC-sourced textbook
Dating4demons (Colby Blanchard #3)
by Serena RobarAs Colby, the Protector of the half-blood vampires, continues to fight off full-bloods, take care of her sorority sisters, keep up with coursework, and decipher the prophesy that claims she will bring about the end of the world.
Dating Game #3: Can True Love Survive High School? (The\dating Game Ser. #No. 3)
by Natalie StandifordThe third installment of the series that began with The Dating Game, Can True Love Survive High School? by Natalie Standiford, continues to focus on Holly, Madison and Lina and their matchmaking Web site, as the friends wonder if love can "last all the way to graduation, and beyond." The book again features silly flourishes-the girl's horoscopes, some quizzes from their site and a new feature: Mad's online diary.
Dateline: Troy
by Paul FleischmanA retelling of the story of the Trojan War illustrated with collages featuring newspaper clippings of modern events from World War I through the Persian Gulf war.
Date Violence
by Elaine LandauDating is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking parts of teenage life. For many teens, dating is about having fun and forging new relationships; for others it evolves into a destructive and frightening experience as a result of date violence. Through real-life stories and experiences, author Elaine Landau explores all aspects of abusive relationships, including the warning signs of dating abuse and common characteristics of abusers. To help teens nourish a healthy relationship, guidelines for dating are also included.
Data Runner
by Sam A. PatelIn the not-too-distant future, in what was once the old City of New York, megacorporations have taken over everything. Now even the internet is owned, and the only way to transmit sensitive information is by a network of highly skilled couriers called &“data runners&” who run it over the sneakernet. It is a dangerous gig in a dirty world, but Jack Nill doesn&’t have much choice in the matter. A brilliant young math whiz and champion of parkour, Jack must become one of these data runners in order to get his father out of a major gambling debt. When a mysterious stranger loads Jack&’s chip with a cryptic cargo that everybody wants, he soon becomes the key figure in a conspiracy that could affect the entire North American Alliance. Now it&’s all up to Jack. With the help of his best friend, Dexter, and a girl who runs under the name Red Tail, Jack will have to use all his skills to outrun the retrievers and uncover the truth before they catch him and clip him for good.
Data About Us, Statistics
by Glenda Lappan James T. Fey William M. Fitzgerald Susan N. Friel Elizabeth Difanis PhillipsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Dat Dare Monster
by Christina MizerakDat Dare Monster shares the story of a little girl explaining the tale of her short encounter with the monster under her bed. It is a children's story with a narrator who cannot pronounce her "th" sound properly and, therefore, it comes out as a "d" sound.
Dashing Dog!
by Margaret Mahy"Dashing dog! Dashing dog! Oh, what a sight to see!" When a dashing dog gets into messy mischief, his family is exasperated. Then baby Betty falls off the jetty, and it's up to the brave dashing dog to save the day. Can this bedraggled puppy prove that looks aren't everything?Award-winning author Margaret Mahy's canine caper will tickle young readers until they sit up and beg for more! Other books by Margaret Mahy are available in this library.
Dasher Gets Adopted: A story of love, trust, and family
by Julie HatleyFrom the Book jacket: The story begins with Dasher meeting her new family for the first time. The book is about Dasher's fears, mistakes, and triumphs as she learns the joy of being in a loving home. The abrupt transition from the race track to her new home confuses Dasher. She wonders if she did something wrong to cause the change. Time, patience, and bonding through shared activities, helps Dasher learn to love and trust her family. Dasher Gets Adopted combines creative storytelling and delightful illustrations with values important to every family. Age range is 4-8. What's being said about Dasher Gets Adopted... "The book provides a wonderful opportunity for parents to help kids develop empathy and understanding for a new family member. --Tami Beutel (author) "I liked it!" --Shay Stenchever (age 3 1/2) "Dasher Gets Adopted is a really good book." -Cathy Fisk (mom) "A charming and informative story of greyhound adoption from the retired racer's point of view." -Alyssa Stenchever (mom) "It's a fun story for children. Dasher is a great character." --Liza Hanses (mom) "Dasher Gets Adopted is good for any family, but ideal for those with adopted children or stepchildren." -Vicky Carlsen (has two stepchildren)
Dash (Dogs of World War II)
by Kirby LarsonNew from Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson, the moving story of a Japanese-American girl who is separated from her dog upon being sent to an incarceration camp during WWII.Although Mitsi Kashino and her family are swept up in the wave of anti-Japanese sentiment following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Mitsi never expects to lose her home -- or her beloved dog, Dash. But, as World War II rages and people of Japanese descent are forced into incarceration camps, Mitsi is separated from Dash, her classmates, and life as she knows it. The camp is a crowded and unfamiliar place, whose dusty floors, seemingly endless lines, and barbed wire fences begin to unravel the strong Kashino family ties. With the help of a friendly neighbor back home, Mitsi remains connected to Dash in spite of the hard times, holding on to the hope that the war will end soon and life will return to normal. Though they've lost their home, will the Kashino family also lose their sense of family? And will Mitsi and Dash ever be reunited?
Dash (Breyer Stablemates)
by J. Elizabeth MillsWhen Jenny discovers barrel racing, she cannot wait to give it a try. Luckily, Jenny's dad has the perfect horse, Dash. Dash is very fast, but Jenny must learn to control him around all the tight turns in the barrel racing course.
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares (Dash & Lily Series #1)
by David Levithan Rachel Cohn"I've left some clues for you.If you want them, turn the page.If you don't, put the book back on the shelf, please."So begins the latest whirlwind romance from the New York Times bestselling authors of Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist. Lily has left a red notebook full of challenges on a favorite bookstore shelf, waiting for just the right guy to come along and accept its dares. But is Dash that right guy? Or are Dash and Lily only destined to trade dares, dreams, and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations across New York? Could their in-person selves possibly connect as well as their notebook versions? Or will they be a comic mismatch of disastrous proportions?Co-written by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, co-author of WILL GRAYSON, WILL GRAYSON with John Green (LET IT SNOW, THE FAULT IN OUR STARS), DASH & LILY'S BOOK OF DARES is a love story that will have readers perusing bookstore shelves, looking and longing for a love (and a red notebook) of their own.From the Hardcover edition.
Dasa Avatar and Other Stories from Indian Mythology
by P. S. SundaramThis book narrates the ten incarnations of Vishnu, the Hindu god.
Das politische System Deutschlands für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Sebastian WolfDie Republik auf etwas mehr als einen Blick Das politische System der Bundesrepublik ist nicht ganz einfach zu durchschauen. Was unterscheidet Vertrauensfrage und konstruktives Misstrauensvotum? Was hat es mit dem Föderalismus auf sich? Wie einflussreich sind Bundespräsident und Bundesverfassungsgericht? Ob in der Schule, der Hochschule oder einfach als interessierter Bürger, manchmal muss man unter anderem wissen, welche Aufgaben die Verfassungsorgane, Parteien und Verbände haben und wie sie zusammenwirken. Und da Deutschland fest in zwischenstaatliche Beziehungen eingebunden ist, geht der Autor auch auf internationale Einflüsse ein. Sie erfahren Welche Funktionen Bundesregierung. Bundestag, Bundesrat, Bundespräsident und Bundesverfassungsgericht haben Wie Parteien, Verbände und Medien die Politik beeinflussen Was es mit der Gewaltenteilung, den Bundesländern und der Kommunalpolitik auf sich hat