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Au pas, camarade: (Branded) (French Currents)
by Eric WaltersThe principal announces that the school is implementing uniforms, and Ian finds himself caught in a conflict. His friend Julia wants him to devise a plan to fight the decision, and the principal is determined to convince Ian the uniforms are a good idea. Ian wants nothing to do with the issue. While doing research for a social justice class, he learns that the manufacturer of the uniforms is on the top-ten list for human-rights violations. When he tells the principal this, all he gets is a reminder that the penalty for refusing to wear the uniforms is suspension, and Ian finds himself caught in a whole new conflict-one with himself.
Au pays des Femmes Intègres
by Günther LanierLes espaces de pouvoir et de liberté des femmes burkinabé sont limités. Pour permettre leur épanouissement, il faut tout d'abord une revue approfondie de leur situation. Sont-elles exploitées ? Seraient-ce leurs pères, frères, maris et fils qui profitent d'elles ? Elles sont les éternelles étrangères, ne font pas entièrement partie de leurs familles d'origine parce qu'elles vont les quitter pour se marier et elles ne feront jamais entièrement partie des familles de leurs maris parce qu'elles viennent d'ailleurs. A jamais soumises ? Loin de l'égalité... Elles travaillent beaucoup plus que les hommes mais ce sont ces derniers qui sont les chefs de famille, qui prennent les décisions et qui occupent l'espace public. Les femmes intègres contribuent plus à la production familiale et nationale que les hommes et elles ont le quasi-monopole des travaux reproductif+ Mais elles ne sont guère remerciées. Discriminées et dépréciées, elles doivent se juger chanceuses si elles ne souffrent pas de violences. il y a urgence parce que l'injustice a trop duré. Au-delà du culte de la maternité une autonomisation entière des femmes est à inscrire à l'ordre du jour.
Au revoir a la soledad (Amour en Lyon #Volumen 3)
by Ana E. GuevaraCon la romántica historia de amor de una chica tímida llena de inseguridades y un hombre que hará todo lo que le permite la ley para que ella se vea como la ve él, Ana E. Guevara cierra la trilogía Amour en Lyon. Emilie es inteligente, divertida y generosa, pero casi nadie conoce esas facetas de ella pues le da miedo mostrarlas. Piensa que todo el mundo la va a juzgar por su peso y se siente pequeña cuando está rodeada de gente. Enamorarse es algo que ni siquiera se plantea, pues piensa que nadie podrá ver más allá de su aspecto externo. Thomas siempre se ha tomado muy a pecho su labor para cuidar y proteger a los más desvalidos, por algo trabaja como policía municipal en Lyon, pero hay un edificio en Croix Rousse al que tiene que acudir con frecuencia pues un vecino reclama su presencia constantemente. Allí conocerá a Emilie, una mujer que lo deja sin aliento. Literalmente. Tal vez sea el destino, tal vez sea que de vez en cuando hay que tener suerte en la vida, tal vez sea la casualidad estadística, pero en ocasiones, dos almas se juntan en las circunstancias más disparatadas para quedarse juntas para siempre.
Au revoir, A672E92 Quintus
by Laurel A. RockefellerLa planète A672E92 Quintus tombe en ruines. Alors que l'astre A672E92 prend de l'expansion à l'approche de la fin de son existence, menaçant d'envelopper la planète et tout ce qui y vit, les habitants s'entre-déchirent dans des conflits armés. La tâche revient à deux invraisemblables délégués de ramener la paix entre les clans et de préparer leur peuple à l'inévitable : l'évacuation d'A672E92 Quintus et la migration de ses habitants vers les étoiles.
Au risque d'un baiser (Un mystère signé Cole McGinnis #1)
by Rhys FordAlors que Cole Kenjiro McGinnis, ancien flic et détective privé, se remet doucement de la fusillade qui lui a arraché son amant, une enquête soi-disant de routine lui est assignée. Enquêter sur le prétendu suicide du fils d&’un grand homme d&’affaires Coréen se révèle rapidement loin d&’être trivial, surtout lorsque cela le pousse sur la route de Kim Jae-Min, le cousin si séduisant du défunt. Le cousin de Jae-Min avait un vilain petit secret, de ceux que Cole connaît sur le bout des doigts et que Jae-Min refoule encore devant sa famille. L&’enquête conduit Cole d&’un quartier privé raffiné au Dirty Kiss, un misérable club où l&’homme riche satisfait discrètement des besoins dont sa famille conservatrice préfère ne pas entendre parler. L&’affaire dépose Cole McGinnis tout droit entre les bras de Jae-Min. Les jours passant, la mort de son cousin ressemble de moins en moins à un suicide et les feux des projecteurs se tournent peu à peu vers Jae-Min. La violence a déjà arraché à Cole un amant. Et pour lui, il est hors de question que cela se reproduise.
Au risque d'un scandale (Un mystère signé Cole McGinnis)
by Rhys FordS&’être amouraché de Kim Jae-Min n&’est pas facile tous les jours, surtout avec la réserve de Jae sur une existence où il serait ouvertement homosexuel. Pour sa part, Cole McGinnis, ancien flic reconverti en détective privé, est dans un tout autre état d&’esprit. Ça ne l&’empêche pourtant pas de comprendre d&’où lui vient son raisonnement. Un Coréen moyen n&’affirme pas sa sexualité, du moins pas à la vue de tous. Malheureusement, Cole ne dispose pas du temps nécessaire pour s&’occuper du conflit intérieur de Jae. Il a une mission à accomplir. Scarlet, chanteuse de son état, réclame son aide pour retrouver Park Dae-Hoon, un homme gay qui a disparu depuis presque deux décennies. Cole se voit plonger dans le cercle délicat de la bourgeoisie coréenne, où les obligations et la politique demandent le sacrifie du bonheur personnel au profit de la sauvegarde d&’un empire financier. En peu de temps, les corps commencent sans suite logique à s&’empiler. À chaque avancée de Cole vers la localisation de Park Dae-Hoon, une nouvelle personne trouve la mort. À ce rythme, l&’un de ses proches pourrait bien être le suivant sur la liste du meurtrier.
Au-delà du réel
by Eric ArvinQuand Joe reprend conscience dans un champ d’orge, il est nu et amnésique ; il ignore comment il s’est retrouvé là. Avant d’en comprendre davantage, il se retrouve à accomplir le plus étrange voyage initiatique de toute sa vie. Durant sa quête, Joe est accompagné d’un guide, Baker, tandis qu’un bel et mystérieux Étranger ‒ qui, pour une raison étrange, lui semble familier ‒ ne cesse de lui recommander le courage. Joe arpente donc un monde fantastique en perpétuel changement afin d’affronter son passé.En cours de route, il rencontre de nombreux défis et les souvenirs qui lui reviennent ne sont pas toujours faciles, mais s’il espère enfin trouver la paix – et rejoindre celui qui l’attire tellement – Joe doit aller jusqu’au bout, malgré les tentations qui le poussent à s’arrêter en chemin…
Auberon: An Expanse Novella (Expanse #11)
by James S. CoreyA novella set in the universe of James S. A. Corey's New York Times bestselling Expanse series, Auberon explores a new and alien world and the age-old dangers that humanity has carried with it to the stars. Now a Prime Original series. Auberon is one of the first and most important colony worlds in humanity's reach, and the new conquering faction has come to claim it. Governor Rittenaur has come to bring civilization and order to the far outpost and guarantee the wealth and power of the Empire.But Auberon already has its own history, a complex culture, and a criminal kingpin named Erich with very different plans. In a world of deceit, violence, and corruption, the greatest danger Rittenaur faces is love. The ExpanseLeviathan WakesCaliban's WarAbaddon's GateCibola BurnNemesis GamesBabylon's AshesPersepolis RisingTiamat's WrathThe Expanse Short FictionThe Butcher of Anderson StationGods of RiskThe ChurnThe Vital AbyssStrange DogsAuberon
Auberon: An Expanse Novella (Expanse #7)
by James S. CoreyA novella set in the universe of James S. A. Corey's New York Times bestselling Expanse series, Auberon explores a new and alien world and the age-old dangers that humanity has carried with it to the stars. Now a Prime Original series. Auberon is one of the first and most important colony worlds in humanity's reach, and the new conquering faction has come to claim it. Governor Rittenaur has come to bring civilization and order to the far outpost and guarantee the wealth and power of the Empire.But Auberon already has its own history, a complex culture, and a criminal kingpin named Erich with very different plans. In a world of deceit, violence, and corruption, the greatest danger Rittenaur faces is love. The ExpanseLeviathan WakesCaliban's WarAbaddon's GateCibola BurnNemesis GamesBabylon's AshesPersepolis RisingTiamat's WrathThe Expanse Short FictionThe Butcher of Anderson StationGods of RiskThe ChurnThe Vital AbyssStrange DogsAuberon
Auberon: An Expanse Novella (The Expanse)
by James S. CoreyA novella set in the universe of James S. A. Corey's NYT-bestselling Expanse series, Auberon explores a new and alien world and the age-old dangers that humanity has carried with it to the stars. Now a Prime Original series.Auberon is one of the first and most important colony worlds in humanity's reach, and the new conquering faction has come to claim it. Governor Rittenaur has come to bring civilization and order to the far outpost and guarantee the wealth and power of the Empire.But Auberon already has its own history, a complex culture, and a criminal kingpin named Erich with very different plans. In a world of deceit, violence, and corruption, the greatest danger Rittenaur faces is love.The ExpanseLeviathan WakesCaliban's WarAbaddon's GateCibola BurnNemesis GamesBabylon's AshesPersepolis RisingTiamat's WrathThe Expanse Short FictionThe Butcher of Anderson StationGods of RiskThe ChurnThe Vital AbyssStrange DogsAuberon
Aubrey's Doll
by Db RoseJoin Aubrey on a journey into her family’s past, uncovering the story behind her newest treasure – one crafted with love. Together, you’ll explore how and why this special keepsake was created. This interactive book invites children to jump, play, and discover hidden treasures in the attic, making each reading an adventure!
Auch kleine Eichhörnchen klettern auf große Bäume (Höhenflüge #1)
by Michael Murphy Martina GilleNüsse. Große Kerle. Groß wie ein Baum. Eichhörnchen klettern an Bäumen hoch und lieben Nüsse. Okay. Kyle Miller saß noch nie in einem Flugzeug, hat noch nie ein Kino besucht, ist aber nicht so weltfremd, dass er Anziehungskraft nicht erkennt, wenn er sich die Nase daran stößt. Er weiß nur nicht, wie er es geschafft hat, mit dem charmanten Joseph zusammenzustoßen, der einen Kopf kleiner ist als Kyles ein Meter neunzig. Für Joseph ist Kyle ein Wahnsinnstyp – er muss halt nur ein bisschen klettern.
Auctioned Virgin to Seduced Bride
by Louise AllenLondon, 1814 Innocent Laurel Vernon is living a nightmare after being kidnapped and put up for auction in one of London's most notorious brothels. Only the memory of private enquiry agent Patrick Jago gives her strength. Even though she only knew him for a few days, Patrick made her feel both protected and weak with desire. When Laurel sees Patrick among the brothel's clientele, she isn't sure if he has come to rescue her or to satisfy his own lust. But she is certain that he intends to bid on her!
Aucune bonne action (Les aventures de Philip Potter #2)
by Michael Rupured Julianne NovaLes aventures de Philip Potter, numéro hors sérieLa veille de Noël, en 1966, Philip Potter, un conservateur du Smithsonian au grand cœur, termine ses achats de dernière minute. Au même instant, James, son compagnon depuis plusieurs années, s’ôte la vie chez eux. Inconscient de ce qui l’attend, Philip dépose des cadeaux à un refuge pour sans-abris, un acte généreux qui fera plus tard de lui un suspect dans le meurtre d’un prostitué. Après la mort choquante de James, deux hommes entrent dans la vie de Philip… et tous deux conduisent une Continental jaune. L’un d’eux, toutefois, est un tueur avec le sang de six prostitués sur les mains. Et tous deux cachent quelque chose. Comme Philip est sur le point de le découvrir, aucune bonne action ne reste impunie.
Audacious (Kris Longknife #5)
by Mike ShepherdYou can't keep a good woman down-Kris Longknife returns. Once again Kris finds herself caught in the crosshairs of unknown enemies who want her dead. Factions, both legitimate and underground, vie for control of the planet New Eden. And someone is taking advantage of the chaos to unleash a personal vendetta against Kris.
Audacious (Young Adult Novels)
by Gabrielle PrendergastSixteen-year-old Raphaelle says the wrong thing, antagonizes the wrong people and has the wrong attitude. She can't do anything right except draw, but she draws the wrong pictures. When her father moves the family to a small prairie city, Raphaelle wants to make a new start. Reborn as "Ella," she tries to fit in at her new school. She's drawn to Samir, a Muslim boy in her art class, and expresses her confused feelings in explicit art. When a classmate texts a photo of Ella's art to a younger friend, the fallout spreads throughout Ella's life, threatening to destroy her already-fragile family. Told entirely in verse, Audacious is a brave, funny and hard-hitting portrait of a girl who embodies the word audacity.
Audacious Kids: The Classic American Children's Story
by Jerry GriswoldThe definitive book-length study of the great classics of American children’s literature, now updated for a new century.Outstanding Book of the Year Award, Children’s Literature AssociationOften called the Golden Age of Children’s Books, the years stretching from the Civil War to World War I were a remarkable epoch in juvenile literature, an era when the best authors on both sides of the Atlantic wrote some of their finest work primarily for children. In Audacious Kids, Jerry Griswold provides a groundbreaking and lucid study of twelve of these classic American children’s tales, including such time-honored stories as Little Women, Tom Sawyer, The Secret Garden, and The Wizard of Oz. Griswold’s most remarkable insight is that, fundamentally, these twelve books all tell essentially the same story: a child is orphaned, makes a journey, is adopted and harassed by adults, and eventually triumphs over them and comes into his or her own. Griswold, a leading figure in the study of children’s literature, also reveals that these tales emphasize motifs that are distinctly American, such as positive thinking, concern with health, and the concealment of sex and violence, and he shows how these secular parables replaced religion with psychology and preached gospels of emotional self-control and optimism. In this revised edition, which is aimed at students, scholars, and general readers, Griswold has updated the text throughout and added a new preface, introduction, and select bibliography.
Audacity
by Melanie CrowderThe inspiring story of Clara Lemlich, whose fight for equal rights led to the largest strike by women in American history A gorgeously told novel in verse written with intimacy and power, Audacity is inspired by the real-life story of Clara Lemlich, a spirited young woman who emigrated from Russia to New York at the turn of the twentieth century and fought tenaciously for equal rights. Bucking the norms of both her traditional Jewish family and societal conventions, Clara refuses to accept substandard working conditions in the factories on Manhattan's Lower East Side. For years, Clara devotes herself to the labor fight, speaking up for those who suffer in silence. In time, Clara convinces the women in the factories to strike, organize, and unionize, culminating in the famous Uprising of the 20,000.Powerful, breathtaking, and inspiring, Audacity is the story of a remarkable young woman, whose passion and selfless devotion to her cause changed the world. Praise for AUDACITY: * "Crowder breathes life into a world long past....Compelling, powerful and unforgettable." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "This book stands alone....an impactful addition to any historical fiction collection."--School Library Journal, starred review* "With a thorough historical note, glossary of terms, and bibliography, this will make an excellent complement to units on women's rights and the labor movement, but it will also satisfy readers in search of a well-told tale of a fierce heroine."--BCCB, starred review* "This is an excellent title that can open discussions in U.S. history and economics courses about women's rights, labor unions, and the immigrant experience."--School Library Connection, starred review "Based on the true story of Clara Lemlich, Audacity throbs with the emotions of this exceptional young woman who fought for equal rights and improved labor standards in factories. Melanie Crowder's verses spit out Clara's rage, cradle her longing and soar like the birds that are her constant companions."--Bookpage "Crowder's (Parched) use of free verse in this fictionalization of Russian-Jewish immigrant Clara Lemlich's life brings a spare poignancy to a familiar history."--Publishers Weekly "Audacity is an evocative reimagining of a fascinating historical figure who should be remembered for her determination in the face of great odds and powerful opposition--and for her role in changing America. Melanie Crowder's powerful verse reveals a long-past world, but the combination of hope and outrage that Clara Lemlich brought to her struggle should be both recognizable and inspirational to teen readers longing to right the injustices of our day."--Margaret Peterson Haddix, critically acclaimed, bestselling author of UprisingFrom the Hardcover edition.
Audacity Jones Steals the Show (Audacity Jones #2)
by Kirby LarsonThe plucky and adventurous Audacity Jones returns for a brand new adventure in New York City, by Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson.Audacity Jones and her best friend, Bimmy, are setting off from Miss Maisie's School for Wayward Girls on an extraordinary adventure! In the glittering city of New York, the girls meet Harry Houdini, the world's most famous magician, as he prepares a new spectacle: Houdini plans to make an elephant disappear from a crowded theater.But Audacity and Bimmy discover a nefarious plot that puts Houdini's illusion in jeopardy. Who could be trying to sabotage the master magician? Audie will need all her smarts, the help of friends new and old, and even her best juggling skills to solve this mystery. Will she manage to save the show in time?Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson brings readers a magical romp of a mystery that will delight and thrill to the very last page.
Audacity Jones to the Rescue (Audacity Jones #1)
by Kirby LarsonAn irrepressible orphan named Audacity Jones is headed on an adventure of historic proportions! The first book in a brand-new series from beloved Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson!Audacity Jones is an eleven-year-old orphan who aches for adventure, a challenge to break up the monotony of her life at Miss Maisie's School for Wayward Girls. Life as a wayward girl isn't so bad; Audie has the best of friends, a clever cat companion, and plenty of books to read. Still, she longs for some excitement, like the characters in the novels she so loves encounter.So when the mysterious Commodore Crutchfield visits the school and whisks Audie off to Washington, DC, she knows she's in for the journey of a lifetime. But soon, it becomes clear that the Commodore has unsavory plans for Audie -- plans that involve the president of the United States and a sinister kidnapping plot. Before she knows it, Audie winds up in the White House kitchens, where she's determined to stop the Commodore dead in his tracks. Can Audie save the day before it's too late?
Auden and Christianity
by Arthur KirschOne of the twentieth century's most important poets, W. H. Auden stands as an eloquent example of an individual within whom thought and faith not only coexist but indeed nourish each other. This book is the first to explore in detail how Auden's religious faith helped him to come to terms with himself as an artist and as a man, despite his early disinterest in religion and his homosexuality. Auden and Christianity shows also how Auden's Anglican faith informs, and is often the explicit subject of, his poetry and prose. Arthur Kirsch, a leading Auden scholar, discusses the poet's boyhood religious experience and the works he wrote before emigrating to the United States as well as his formal return to the Anglican Communion at the beginning of World War II. Kirsch then focuses on Auden's criticism and on neglected and underestimated works of the poet's later years. Through insightful readings of Auden's writings and biography, Kirsch documents that Auden's faith and his religious doubt were the matrix of his work and life.
Auden and the Muse of History
by Susannah Young-ah GottliebConcentrating on W. H. Auden's work from the late 1930s, when he seeks to understand the poet's responsibility in the face of a triumphant fascism, to the late 1950s, when he discerns an irreconcilable "divorce" between poetry and history in light of industrialized murder, this startling new study reveals the intensity of the poet's struggles with the meanings of history. Through meticulous readings, significant archival findings, and critical reflection, Susannah Young-ah Gottlieb presents a new image and understanding of Auden's achievement and reveals how his version of modernism illuminates urgent contemporary issues and theoretical paradigms: from the meaning of marriage equality to the persistence of fascism; from critical theory to psychoanalysis; from precarity to postcolonial studies. "The muse does not like being forced to choose between Agit-prop and Mallarmé," Auden writes with characteristic lucidity, and this study elucidates the probity, humor, and technical skill with which his responses to historical reality in the mid-twentieth century illuminate our world today.
Audible
by Dawn Kimberly JohnsonThree years ago, cameraman Powell Perdue and quarterback Talbot Wojewódka called it quits, citing irreconcilable differences. Powell wanted to live honestly, while Talbot felt he couldn't and still succeed in professional football. One knee surgery and a trade later, Talbot finds himself back in town and quarterbacking for the Raptors, a struggling expansion team. Powell's also back, working as a cameraman for KJOC-TV, following two years in Amsterdam and a second failed relationship. When an interview meant as a publicity play throws them into each other's path, they're forced to face a love that never quite died and wounds that never fully healed. For any hope at a win, they'll have to change up the game. Talbot must brave walking through his closet door and into Powell's arms, and Powell must risk his heart one more time by standing his ground and giving Talbot a second chance.
Audible Geographies in Latin America: Sounds of Race and Place
by Dylon Lamar RobbinsAudible Geographies in Latin America examines the audibility of place as a racialized phenomenon. It argues that place is not just a geographical or political notion, but also a sensorial one, shaped by the specific profile of the senses engaged through different media. Through a series of cases, the book examines racialized listening criteria and practices in the formation of ideas about place at exemplary moments between the 1890s and the 1960s. Through a discussion of Louis Moreau Gottschalk’s last concerts in Rio de Janeiro, and a contemporary sound installation involving telegraphs by Otávio Schipper and Sérgio Krakowski, Chapter 1 proposes a link between a sensorial economy and a political economy for which the racialized and commodified body serves as an essential feature of its operation. Chapter 2 analyzes resonance as a racialized concept through an examination of phonograph demonstrations in Rio de Janeiro and research on dancing manias and hypnosis in Salvador da Bahia in the 1890s. Chapter 3 studies voice and speech as racialized movements, informed by criminology and the proscriptive norms defining “white” Spanish in Cuba. Chapter 4 unpacks conflicting listening criteria for an optics of blackness in “national” sounds, developed according to a gendered set of premises that moved freely between diaspora and empire, national territory and the fraught politics of recorded versus performed music in the early 1930s. Chapter 5, in the context of Cuban Revolutionary cinema of the 1960s, explores the different facets of noise—both as a racialized and socially relevant sense of sound and as a feature and consequence of different reproduction and transmission technologies. Overall, the book argues that these and related instances reveal how sound and listening have played more prominent roles than previously acknowledged in place-making in the specific multi-ethnic, colonial contexts characterized by diasporic populations in Latin America and the Caribbean.