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Beluga: A Crime Novel (Nick Reid Novels #2)
by Rick GavinA few months ago in Ranchero, Rick Gavin's much-acclaimed Delta noir novel, Nick Reid and his compadre Desmond liberated some money from a nasty meth dealer, and now they need to launder it. After lending out a couple thousand dollars here and there, with hopes of getting a small return, all kinds of "investment opportunities" are coming out of the woodwork, and one of them has trouble written all over it.The brother of Desmond's ex-wife wants a small sum to set up a scheme involving a trailer full of stolen tires. Which sets off all kinds of alarm bells for Nick, but Shawnica insists that Nick and Desmond help her brother out. In the next few days, they're set upon by a ninja schoolgirl assassin and a couple of Delta gangsters, and soon all thoughts of recouping their investment go out the window. They'll settle for just staying alive.The twists and turns and the dry wit that made Ranchero a delight are all on full display once again in Beluga, Rick Gavin's latest.
Belzhar
by Meg Wolitzer"Expect depth and razor sharp wit in this YA novel from the author of The Interestings." - Entertainment Weekly"A prep school tale with a supernatural-romance touch, from genius adult novelist Meg Wolitzer." --Glamour "Basically everything Meg Wolitzer writes is worth reading, usually over and over again, and her YA debut . . . is no exception." --TeenVogue.comIf life were fair, Jam Gallahue would still be at home in New Jersey with her sweet British boyfriend, Reeve Maxfield. She'd be watching old comedy sketches with him. She'd be kissing him in the library stacks. She certainly wouldn't be at The Wooden Barn, a therapeutic boarding school in rural Vermont, living with a weird roommate, and signed up for an exclusive, mysterious class called Special Topics in English.But life isn't fair, and Reeve Maxfield is dead. Until a journal-writing assignment leads Jam to Belzhar, where the untainted past is restored, and Jam can feel Reeve's arms around her once again. But there are hidden truths on Jam's path to reclaim her loss.
Belzhar
by Meg WolitzerI was sent here because of a boy. His name was Reeve Maxfield, and I loved him and then he died, and almost a year passed and no one knew what to do with me. A group of emotionally fragile, highly intelligent teenagers gather at a therapeutic boarding school where they are mysteriously picked for 'Special Topics in English'. Here, they are tasked with studying Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar and keeping a journal. Each time the teens write in their diaries they are transported to a miraculous other world called Belzhar, a world where they are no longer haunted by their trauma and grief - and each begins to tell their own story. From internationally bestselling author Meg Wolitzer, and published by John Green's editor, Belzhar is a breathtaking and surprising story about first love, deep sorrow, and the power of acceptance. 'Sure to be an all-too-relatable bestseller' TIME Magazine 'Wolitzer writes crisply and sometimes humorously about sadness, guilt, and anger' Publishers Weeklyer haunted by their trauma and grief - and each begins to tell their own story. From New York Times bestselling author Meg Wolitzer, and published by John Green's editor, Belzhar is a breathtaking and surprising story about first love, deep sorrow, and the power of acceptance.
Bem Mais Do Que Lembranças
by Tânia Nezio Kristen JamesPode Molly amá-lo novamente se ela não se lembra dele? Molly Anderson volta para "casa" para uma cidade que ela não se lembra, esperando poder estimular sua memória. Ela conhece Trent Williams, um detetive da polícia de Ridge City, e faíscas explodem neste encontro. Não somente Trent a reconhece, como ele assume seu caso e promete para ela fazer de tudo para resolvê-lo. Ele quer saber por que ela deixou a cidade, com seus pais, sem dizer uma palavra a ninguém. Ela não se lembra desta vida. Ela pode apenas dizer para ele que conheceu brevemente seus pais antes deles morrerem... ou antes deles terem sido assassinados, ela não tem certeza. Ela espera que recuperando sua memória ajude a responder a essa pergunta. Trent tem seus próprios segredos, mas eles têm um mistério para resolver. Molly sabe que ela quer Trent, mas a verdade pode destruir o amor deles.
Bem me quer, mal me quer
by Caroline Engelmann Shirin KlausCristina tem que comprar um vestido para o casamento da sua irmã, mas tem um problema: devido a seu sobrepeso odeia a roupa e, muito especialmente, os provadores das lojas. No entanto, não tem alternativa a seguir experimentando vestidos… ou não? Com a desculpa de perder uns quilos, decide se livrar da tortura que para ela são as compras, sem esperar que sua irmã vá levar a sério e obrigá-la a fazer dieta e, que horror!, exercício. Mas como uma garota como ela, de ossos grandes, boa de garfo e alérgica ao exercício, vai emagrecer? Ninguém consegue acreditar… Ninguém além da sua irmã e Sergio, o ex de uma amiga, que surpreendentemente se oferece para ajudá-la em seu objetivo. Por caridade, claro, o senão por que iria querer ajudar alguém tão… tão… distante do seu nivel? Cristina terá que aprender a gostar de si mesma, mesmo que o caminho não seja nada fácil.
Bem-vinda a casa
by Lucia BerlinAs memórias de Lucia Berlin, autora de Manual para mulheres de limpeza. «O que é que eu tenho andado a fazer, a brincar a minha vida toda? Foi só há uns meses, talvez semanas, que comecei a aprender o que era amar, o que era o amor. Agora, de repente, compreendo o casamento e percebo que o tratei de forma tão leviana e até que ponto é difícil (e simples).» Em 2015, com a publicação de Manual para mulheres de limpeza, Lucia Berlin foi finalmente aclamada como uma das grandes contistas americanas e uma das mais importantes redescobertas literárias do século. Pena que isso tivesse acontecido mais de cinquenta anos depois de publicar o primeiro conto, e sem que a escritora o pudesse celebrar. Antes de morrer, Lucia Berlin estava a trabalhar num livro de textos autobiográficos a que tinha chamado Bem-vinda a casa. Para compor o volume inacabado, Jeff Berlin, filho da escritora, junta aos seus textos um conjunto de fotografias e cartas da sua vida preenchida, trágica e romântica. O volume constitui assim uma entrada privilegiada na vida de uma escritora fascinante, que se inspirava na própria vida - itinerante e variegada - para rechear a sua ficção. Do Alasca à Argentina, do Kentucky ao México, de Nova Iorque ao Chile, o mundo de Lucia Berlin era vasto. E a sua escrita, nesta memórias e cartas, é tudo aquilo a que a autora nos habituou nas suas histórias: irónica e sábia, trágica e divertida, exuberante e comovente. Berlin descreve os lugares onde viveu e as pessoas com quem se cruzou com a vivacidade, a candura e o sentido de humor que fizeram dela uma autora de culto um pouco por todo o mundo. Bem-vinda a casa convida-nos a entrar nesse mundo tão particular e sedutor que foi o de Lucia Berlin. Os elogios da crítica: «Tal como a sua ficção, estes textos de Berlin são tão multifacetados como o diamante mais brilhante. Mas em vez de nos cegarem com a sua luz, convidam-nos a observá-los com mais atenção e a perdermo-nos nas suas profundezas.»Nylon «Muito antes da moda da auto-ficção, Lucia Berlin já desfiava o seu dia-a-dia numa prosa tão poderosa quanto comedida, que latejava com brutal autenticidade# O mistério da sua ficção não está na fonte da sua inspiração. Está no modo como Berlin transformava a sua vida numa arte tão vital quanto a vida propriamente dita.»Vogue «Uma introdução divertida e por vezes bombástica à vida de montanha-russa de Berlin# Instantâneos da sua vida, crus, apaixonados, sem filtro e por isso deliciosos.»Los Angeles Review of Books «As memórias de Berlin evidenciam o seu incrível talento para pegar em episódios particulares da sua memória e os transformar em histórias que falam com todos nós. Neste livro percebemos que Berlin catalizava as suas memórias para as verter em contos precisos e surpreendentes. Berlin converte a memória em ficção,e usa a ficção para revisitar e rever a memória. (#) Este livro revela o quanto a sua vida está presente nos seus contos, e então a força e a subtileza dessas histórias torna-se ainda mais evidente. É maravilhoso como Berlin transforma a memória e a nostalgia em arte.»The Washington Post «Este volume dá-nos um vislumbre da alegria de Lucia Berlin, que está tão intensamente presente na sua obra quanto a solidão e o desespero. A escrita dela adora o mundo, detém-se demoradamente em pequenos detalhes de texturas e de perfumes.»The Atlantic «Este livro deveria aprofundar aquilo que pensávamos saber sobre Berlin e a sua vida. Os seus textos são sugestivos, comoventes, por vezes terra-à-terra, e completamente despidos de auto-piedade. Lê-los é como ouvir alguém contar-nos a sua história de vida enquanto vemos fotografias desse tempo.»John Freeman, Boston Globe «As impressões que Berlin nos oferece da sua infância são tão vívidascomo
Bem-vindos ao Sul
by Marianne KaurinLivro juvenil, premiado e distinguido pela crítica, sobre a amizade, a exclusão, o preconceito e as redes sociais. Uma menina de 11 anos descobre que não tem planos para o verão. Ao contrário dos seus colegas da escola que vão para locais de sonho, a situação financeira da família não permite que passe férias fora de casa. Questionada na escola, ela não resiste a inventar uma história: diz que vai passar 3 semanas numa praia do Sul da Europa. A partir daí, a mentira vai crescendo através de partilhas fictícias nas redes sociais. O problema vai ser quando o novo aluno da turma se muda para o bairro dela e descobre que ela está lá e não numa praia no Sul…. ? Um livro caloroso e perspicaz que nos fala da construção de uma amizade, da exclusão social e do uso das redes sociais. Uma leitura fácil, contada na 1ª pessoa, que fará rir, sonhar e pensar, com protagonistas inesquecíveis.?
Bemused
by Farrah RochonThe untold origin story of the 5 Muses from Disney&’s Hercules is revealed in this fresh YA take on Greek mythology from Farrah Rochon, the bestselling author of Almost There.The Muses narrated Hercules&’s story. Now, they&’ll narrate their own "gospel truth."Living in a quiet seaside village with their overprotective mother, teenaged sisters Calliope, Clio, Melpomene, Terpsichore, and Thalia are talented performers with no audience. If Calli had her way, she'd pursue her dream of writing epic stories in the city of Thebes. But family comes first, and as the eldest, she'd never leave her beloved sisters behind.Then, following a disastrous public music performance, their mother reveals a shocking secret: she is Mnemosyne, the Goddess of Memory, and for nearly two decades, she&’s been on the run from the gods of Mount Olympus, desperate to keep her daughters safe from their machinations. Before she can share more, she is kidnapped . . . and though the girls don&’t know it yet, the villain pulling the strings is none other than Hades, fiery God of the Underworld. Under Calli&’s leadership, the sisters embark on a journey to save their mother and to learn more about their own divine origins. But the path ahead is filled with mythical trials and tribulations, and they&’ll need to rely on both their individual talents and the strength of their sisterhood to ensure that they ascend from "zeroes" to "heroes"--or more accurately, heroines.Penned by New York Times bestselling author Farrah Rochon, this YA fantasy uniquely blends a twist on a Disney classic with a fresh take on Greek mythology.
Ben 10 Original Graphic Novel: For Science! (Ben 10)
by Cb LeeBen Tennyson isn’t your average 10-year-old...he’s also the wielder of the the Omnitrix, an alien device that allows Ben to shift into ten different alien forms from around the galaxy. Together with his cousin Gwen and Grandpa Max, they protect the world from alien incursions. When a science camp is attacked by a mysterious threat, Ben and Gwen must go undercover as campers to find out who or what is responsible. To have any chance of saving the day, they’ll need to follow the grisly trail of science experiments gone wrong. Written by Rainbow Award-winning author C.B. Lee (Not Your Sidekick) and illustrated by Mattia Di Meo (Adventure Time/Regular Show), Ben 10: For Science! is an action-packed adventure based on Cartoon Network’s hit TV series. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Ben 10 Original Graphic Novel: The Truth is Out There (Ben 10)
by Cb LeeBen Tennyson isn’t your average 10-year-old...he’s also the wielder of the the Omnitrix, an alien device that allows Ben to shift into 10 different alien forms from around the galaxy. Together with his cousin Gwen and his Grandpa Max, they protect the world from alien incursions. When Grandpa Max takes Ben and Gwen on a camping trip away from alien shenanigans, Ben has the bright idea to prank some Bigfoot enthusiasts with one of his alien forms. Little do they know, the real Bigfoot might be just around the corner… Join Rainbow Award-winning writer CB Lee (Not Your Sidekick) and up and coming artist Lidan Chen in the first installment of original graphic novels based on Cartoon Network’s hit Ben 10 series. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Ben and Beatriz: A Novel
by Katalina GamarraThere&’s nothing like falling for your worst enemy.Beatriz Herrera is a fierce woman who will take you down with her quick wit and keen intellect. And after the results of the 2016 election worked hard to erase her identity as a queer biracial woman, she&’d be right to. Especially if you come for her sweet BFF cousin, Hero. Beatriz would do anything for her, a loyalty that lands Beatriz precisely where she doesn&’t want to be: spending a week at the ridiculous Cape Cod mansion of stupid-hot playboy Ben Montgomery. The same Ben Montgomery she definitely shouldn&’t have hooked up with that one time… The things we do for family.White and wealthy, Ben talks the talk and walks the walk of privilege, but deep down, he&’s wrestling with the politics and expectations of a conservative family he can&’t relate to. Though Beatriz&’s caustic tongue drives him wild in the very best way, he's the last person she'd want, because she has zero interest in compromising her identity. But as her and Ben&’s assumptions begin to unravel and their hookups turn into something real, they start wondering if it&’s still possible to hold space for one another and the inescapable love that unites them. This retelling of Shakespeare&’s Much Ado About Nothing is both razor-sharp and swoon-worthy: the perfect love story for our time.
Ben and Emma's Big Hit
by Gavin Newsom Ruby ShamirFrom California Governor Gavin Newsom comes an empowering picture book about a young boy with dyslexia who discovers a new way to look at reading.Ben loves baseball. He loves the lines of diamond-shaped field and the dome of the pitcher's mound. What Ben doesn't like is reading. Ben has dyslexia, which means letters and sounds get jumbled up in his brain, and then the words don't make sense. But when Ben starts looking at reading like he looks at baseball, he realizes that if he keeps trying, he can overcome any obstacle that comes his way.In this empowering story by California Governor Gavin Newsom, inspired by his own childhood diagnosis of dyslexia, readers will learn that kids with the determination to try (and try again) can do big things. *This book is set in a font specifically designed to be easier for people with dyslexia to read.
Ben and Jamie's Revolutionary Adventures
by Teal H.S. FieldsSequel to Love in the RevolutionAfter making love, political consultant Ben Montgomery asks his lover, professional cartoonist Jamie Drexler, to go beyond mere pillow talk and tell him a story. Jamie channels his creative genius to fantasize about a life in which his future husband has been granted powerful gifts needed to challenge the forces of reaction.Ben and Jamie both knew from their involvement in the 2016 presidential campaign that, when justice and grace are denied to one person, they are denied to all. Superheroes are not just part of American pop culture; they are as legitimate a form of cultural history as the gods of Ancient Greece and Rome were to those civilizations.When Jamie creates a superhero who is more than mere cosplay, can Ben sustain his political job while Jamie balances the responsibilities of serving as his beloved’s sidekick? Or will Jamie emerge a hero in his own mind?
Ben and Me
by Disney Book GroupOne snowy day in 1745, Amos the mouse leaves home for a better life. When he enters an old shop near the edge of town, Benjamin Franklin offers him a job! Right away, the small mouse begins to make a big difference as he helps with Ben's greatest discoveries: bifocal glasses, a stove, electricity, and more! But when tensions run high between the two friends, Amos leaves Ben's workshop. Can Ben succeed without his mouse friend? Or, years later, will the fate of the 13 colonies be at stake without the little mouse's wisdom? Don't miss this charming retelling of the life of Benjamin Franklin—with a Disney twist!
Ben and Me: A New and Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin as Written by His Good Mouse Amos
by Robert LawsonEver wonder where inventors get their ideas? As it turns out, the great inventor Benjamin Franklin got his best ideas from a mouse named Amos! Funny, interesting and wise, this classic tale has been a favorite for generations. Once you've met Amos and read his account, you'll never think of Ben Franklin-or American history quite the same way. All images described.
Ben and Shiloh (The Belladonna Arms #4)
by John InmanA Belladonna Arms NovelShiloh Smart is alone and looking for a fresh start. Convinced he's finished with love forever, he signs a lease at the Belladonna Arms, a tacky, run-down apartment building situated high on a hill in downtown San Diego. Determined to turn his back on romance, Shiloh works hard at carving out a life for himself where love doesn't stand a chance and staying single is all that matters. Then his drag queen landlord's nephew, Ben Moss, moves in. Thanks to a rumor Ben has heard since childhood of a fifty-year-old crime and a fortune in stolen money, he sets out to find the loot supposedly hidden decades ago in his uncle's apartment building. The minute Ben spots a kilted Shiloh toddling off to work at the Scottish restaurant up the street where he waits tables, he falls hard and fast for the aloof young redhead. Even a hidden treasure can't compete in Ben's eyes with the beautiful waiter with the fiery copper hair. But even while he diligently works to break down Shiloh's defenses, Ben doesn't give up his quest for buried treasure. Soon, as their friendship deepens, the two young men join forces in a search for the stolen cash. As the treasure hunt gathers steam and all the tenants get involved, Ben and Shiloh come to realize the greatest treasure isn't buried in the Belladonna Arms at all. It's buried far deeper--in each other's hearts!
Ben Barka Lane
by Kay Heikkinen Mahmoud SaeedIn Ben Barka Lane we see the Morocco of the late 1960s through the eyes of a young political exile from Iraq-its beauty and misery, its unforgettable people. In this contemporary classic, Mahmoud Saeed offers us a unique portrait of a time and place, and a tale of the passion, politics, vengeance, and betrayal that take place there. "A landmark of the modern Arab novel," in the words of one critic, Ben Barka Lane is now, at last, in English translation, as compelling today as when first published.Sharqi, a political refugee from Iraq, comes to Morocco in 1964 and finds work as a high-school teacher in the small city of al-Mohammadiya. But Morocco proves no safe haven: the country is in political and social turmoil, as the state suppresses the recent leftist opposition led by Mahdi ben Barka. The opposition is scattered and the Hassan government is cracking down everywhere. Al-Mahdi himself has been forced to flee and has disappeared; rumor claims he has been killed in France. Sharqi just intends to keep his head down, and ride out the chaos. But he meets Habib, a friend and comrade of al-Mahdi, who, despite a severe heart condition, is considered a threat by the government. Habib is living in a kind of internal exile; his residence is now restricted by the government to this small town. Under these difficult circumstances, Sharqi and Habib form a close bond of friendship. But this brief respite ends with the appearance of Ruqayya, a beautiful young woman whose mysterious motives will divide them, and set off a chain of events and intrigue that no one could foresee.
Ben Bova’s Grand Tour SciFi Series
by Ben BovaFrom the prolific author Ben Bova comes a four-book bundle of science fiction space operas from his Grand Tour SciFi series. Mars and Return to Mars follow the struggle of settling on Mars, and Moonrise and Moonwar follow the events of colonizing the Moon – all struggling against the limitations Earth would set on these bold innovators. Mars: A team of astronauts face many challenges on a mission to Mars—including subzero temperatures, violent meteor showers, and a deadly virus. Native American geologist Jamie Waterman must navigate political intrigue at home, team conflict on the base, and a harsh and unforgiving environment to protect his own life and those of his crewmembers.Moonrise: A private company has established the first permanent human settlement on the Moon. But all is not as it seems there. Facing internal conflict and external protest, the company threatens closure—and former astronaut Doug Stavenger must protect the base and its inhabitants from the Moon’s harsh environment and the threat of murder.Moonwar: The second of Ben Bova’s Moonbase Saga, Moonwar picks up seven years after the events of Moonrise—when Doug Stavenger succeeded in protecting his beloved lunar colony. But the nanotechnology that keeps the colony functioning is now illegal on Earth—and the settlers must defend themselves against new threats from Earth.Return to Mars: Six years after the first manned expedition to Mars, a second is being planned, and Native American geologist Jamie Waterman is assigned as commander. He must face deadly internal rivalries, dangerous "accidents" that look like sabotage, and an intense new attraction to one of the crew members—and keep his crew safe while exploring the secrets of the Red Planet.
Ben Braver and the Incredible Exploding Kid (Ben Braver #2)
by Marcus EmersonThe Super Life of Ben Braver: The Incredible Exploding Kid is jam-packed with art and comic strips. It's another wacky adventure from Marcus Emerson, the author behind the hit Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja series!“A crazy fun ride—action packed and loaded with laughs!” —Max Brallier, The Last Kids on EarthEven though Ben Braver saved Kepler Academy from total destruction last year, he knows he still doesn't fit in at his secret middle school for kids with special abilities. Ben's been hiding his lack of super skills, but it's getting harder as his classmates' powers are getting stronger.Will Ben be able to power up before his enemies at school take him down? And will he risk everything to become the ultimate superhero?
Ben Braver and the Vortex of Doom (Ben Braver #3)
by Marcus EmersonAn ordinary kid like Ben Braver is no match for a band of super villains, but he may be humanity's only hope in Marcus Emerson's Ben Braver and the Vortex of Doom. The world will never be the same . . . When the baddest of bad guys threatens the world with a giant black hole, Ben Braver is the only one who can stop it. Ready or not, he's about to learn what it really means to be a hero. The Ben Braver series is “a crazy fun ride—action packed and loaded with laughs!” says Max Brallier, author of the New York Times–bestselling series The Last Kids on Earth.
Ben busca el tesoro (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level D #62)
by Beverley Randell Nathalie OrtegaNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> ¿Te gusta buscar tesoros? La mamá de Ben planeó una búsqueda de tesoro para él. ¿Qué encontrará Ben al final del cuento?
Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares (Step into Reading)
by Richard Walz Frank MurphyA funny, entertaining introduction to Ben Franklin and his many inventions, including the story of how he created the "magic square." A magic square is a box of nine numbers arranged so that any line of three numbers adds up to the same number, including on the diagonal! Teachers and kids will love finding out about this popular teaching tool that is still used in elementary schools today!
The Ben Franklin Book of Easy and Incredible Experiments: A Franklin Institute Science Museum Book
by Franklin Institute Science MuseumLearn about science the same way Ben Franklin did--by performing incredible experiments Ben Franklin, the famous patriot and signer of the Declaration of Independence, was also America's first great scientist.
Ben Franklin's Big Splash: The Mostly True Story of His First Invention
by Barb RosenstockA National Science Teachers Association, Best STEM BookHere is the story of Ben Franklin's first invention, his journey through the scientific method, and the surprising successes that result when you're willing to make mistakes.Every inventor has to start somewhere, and one of the greatest innovators in our history was no exception. Ben Franklin developed his first invention while doing what he loved best: swimming! Barb Rosenstock's rhythmic, whimsical style is the perfect complement to S. D. Schindler's pen and ink and watercolor illustrations. Together they recreate history in an engaging and unique way. Both author and illustrator worked closely with Franklin experts, and the book includes Franklin quotes, an extensive author's note, timeline, and bibliography.
Ben Franklin's Fame (Blast to the Past # #6)
by Stacia Deutsch Rhody Cohon Guy FrancisIt's a race against time! Abigail and her friends can't believe it -- Babs Magee has finally convinced someone to quit, and that someone is Benjamin Franklin! Babs is making a terrible mess of history, and it's up to the third-grade time-travelers to put things right. But no matter how far back the kids go, Babs is always one step ahead of them. Will they be able to find Ben and stop Babs in time to save history?