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Bravo, Tavo!
by Brian MeunierA YOUNG BASKETBALL PLAYER SAVES THE TOWN--AND THE GAME. Young Gustavo loves to play basketball, but if he is to play, he needs new sneakers. There is a drought in his Mexican village. So instead of playing, he must help his father, a dreamer and inventor, who believes that opening the ancient zanjas, or irrigation ditches, can save everyone's crops. While the rest of the town scoffs at their ideas, the two Gustavos clear the channels, and their corn grows green and tall. Not long after comes the recognition that they have saved the town by following the "old ways." And even old sneakers can be transformed into something magical, so that when the basketball team takes the court, the cries of "Bravo, Tavo!" echo to the verdant hills. Multilayered and musical, Brian Meunier's outstanding storytelling makes this a captivating read-aloud, while Perky Edgerton's extraordinary sun-drenched paintings of the Mexican setting are vibrant and gorgeous.
Brawl & Jag: Poems
by April Bernard"It is as if the poet set fire to her earlier work and wrote these poems in the light of those flames."--Mark Wunderlich April Bernard explores subjects ranging from childhood anger to adult grief, from a museum of skulls to the Western movie genre. By turns playful, sorrowful, and sharp-edged, Brawl and Jag stands as Bernard's most personal and accessible collection to date. From "Anger": I always lie when I always say I didn't know the gun was loaded.
Brawler (Arthur A Levine Novel Bks.)
by Neil ConnellyThe searing story of a boy who runs away after runing his promising wrestling career, only to get caught up in an illegal fighting tournament---the only place he thinks he can build a future.Eddie MacIntyre--Mac to a handful of friends--is Pennsylvania's most promising wrestler. His future is bright with scholarship offers and the dream of helping his struggling mom. But then comes a fateful match at the state championship, when his famous rage consumes him and he assaults a referee. In an instant, Mac loses all he and his mom have worked to build since his abusive father was locked up years ago.Facing arrest, Mac runs away to another town, where he is taken in by a shady promoter who has followed his career. He recruits Mac into Brawlers, an illegal underground fighting ring run by a gangland boss. This is a bloodsport that has no rules . . . but offers plenty of reward. Mac teams up with Khajee, a girl with the fighting skills he'll need to learn to survive . . . and her own dark past tying her to the head of the ring. Together the two must figure out their place in a world that hasn't been kind to them . . . and forge a future that could be.
Brax (Becoming Human #1)
by Josiane FortinWhen Brax, an extraterrestrial, teleports his consciousness across the universe to become one with a comatose man, he has no idea of what is in store for him. He becomes a part of the life of Michael, a Montrealer in his early thirties, a psychotherapist and married to Kimberley. However, becoming human is not without its challenges. Will he find the freedom and happiness he's looking for?
Brax (Diventare umano #1)
by Josiane FortinQuando Brax, un alieno, teletrasporta la sua anima attraverso l'universo per entrare nel corpo di un uomo in coma, non si rende conto di cosa lo aspetti. Entra nella vita di Michael, un uomo di Montreal di appena trent'anni, psicoterapeuta e sposato con Kimberley. Ma per diventare umano dovrà affrontare diverse sfide. Troverà la libertà e la felicità che tanto cerca?
Brax (Volverse humano #1)
by Josiane FortinCuando Brax, un extraterrestre, consigue teletransportar su esencia a través del universo para introducirse en el cuerpo de un hombre en coma, no se podía imaginar que realmente lo conseguiría. Se integra en la vida Michael, un habitante de Montreal al comienzo de su treintena que trabaja como piscoterapeuta y está casado con Kimberley. Sin embargo, convertirse en humano conlleva muchos desafíos. ¿Encontrará Brax la libertad y la felicidad que busca?
Bray: An Ultimate Novella (An Ultimate Novel)
by Lori FosterShe&’s turned him down every time.But this fighter is determined to win her over.An all-new steamy Ultimate novella by New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster Bray Barlow is a simple guy. A light heavyweight MMA fighter, he trains, keeps his weight for fights and is known to blow off steam with willing women—especially when he&’s frustrated. He&’s frustrated a lot lately because deep down, he knows Karen is the one for him. But every time he asks out the mysterious dark-haired woman with the bluest eyes, she politely declines. Every. Single. Time. For Karen Hall, Bray is extra. The brown-eyed and very ripped MMA fighter is extra hot, extra nice, extra tempting—and totally off-limits. Karen moved here and changed her name to disappear. She&’s worked hard to keep her distance from people, especially from Bray. When a car runs off the road, she knows it&’s no accident and that her past has finally found her. The instinct is to run, but her heart is telling her to take a chance and turn to the one person who can help her. Bray.Check out the other titles in the Ultimate series, including Fighting Dirty where we first meet Bray!
Brayan's Gold: A Demon Cycle Novella (The Demon Cycle #0.5)
by Peter V. Brett“I should have known if there were snow demons out there, you’d find one.”Arlen Bales is an apprentice Messenger, hired to transport a dangerous shipment of thundersticks to a distant mining town. Abandoned by his partner, Arlen must travel alone, braving demon-infested nights and mountain passes full of bandits, all along hunted by the one-armed rock demon he crippled as a child, still thirsting for revenge.When he reaches the isolated village, Arlen finds his professionalism tested when he’s offered his heart’s desire—a potential way to kill the demon hunting him—to get involved in a dispute between his employers and their only daughter.A short adventure set during the events of Peter V. Brett’s internationally bestselling novel The Warded Man, Brayan’s Gold can be enjoyed both as a standalone and part of the larger Demon Cycle series, which has sold over 4M copies in 27 languages worldwide. Also included is “Holiday in Tibbet’s Brook,” a Demon Cycle short story, set two years before the beginning of The Warded Man.Praise for Brayan's Gold:“A fun adventure.” — Locus“Brayan’s Gold is a highly enjoyable episode in Brett’s greater tale that will be enjoyed by his existing fans and could serve to draw in new readers… Strong recommendation.” — SFFWorld“An important read […] DO NOT MISS IT!” — Fantasy Faction“The quality was awesome, the art excellent, and the story it contained was well worth the money […] A thoroughly enjoyable read, and works perfectly […] awesome.” — Walker of Worlds
Brazaletes para los hermanos de Bina / Bracelets for Bina's Brothers (Storytelling Math)
by Rajani LaRocca¡Celebremos la diversidad, las matemáticas y el poder del cuento! Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling with this bilingual (Spanish and English) edition!¡Ahora en edición bilingüe inglés-español! Para la celebración hindú Raksha Bandhan, Bina decide regalarles a sus hermanos brazaletes de cuentas hechos por ella misma. Para eso averigua qué colores le gusta a cada uno y cuáles no, y se pone manos a la obra. Al seguir patrones de cuentas de colores alternados, uno y uno, Bina descubre algo nuevo sobre los patrones... y sobre sus hermanos. Los libros de la serie Cuentos matemáticos celebran las aventuras diarias de niños que usan las matemáticas mientras juegan, construyen y descubren el mundo que los rodea. Historias divertidas y actividades prácticas facilitan que tanto los niños como los adultos exploren juntos las matemáticas de la vida diaria. Fue desarrollada junto a expertos en el currículum STEM, For the Hindu holiday of Raksha Bandhan, Bina is determined to make beaded bracelets for her brothers all by herself. She finds out which colors her brothers like and dislike and sets to work. Working with her every-other-one beading pattern causes Bina to discover something new about patterns--and her brothers.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.
Brazen
by Carly PhillipsSamantha Reed is willing to settle into marriage as a trophy wife to a wealthy older man-if it will help her aging father pay off his debts. But not before having her first, last and only fling-cramming a lifetime's worth of lust into one weekend with the first available guy she finds. And when her car breaks down near a roadside tavern, she sets her sights on the sexy bartender-Mac Mackenzie...the perfect man for her love-him-and-leave-him fantasy.Only, it never occurs to Samantha that she might fall in love-or that Mac might have a few fantasies of his own....
Brazen
by Jaci BurtonA country girl embarks on a brazen pursuit of love in this bold romance from New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton. Ranch owner Jolene Mcmasters has always worked hard--and played hard. She's used to going after what she wants until she gets it. And what she wants is ranch foreman Walker Morgan. The only problem is Walker can't afford to lose his job by getting too familiar with his boss. And getting intimate with Jolene is the last thing on his mind--or maybe it's all that's been on his mind lately, which could be a career ender for him. But Jolene wears Walker down and soon the two of them are having hot interludes on the ranch and are together all the time--but only in private. Jolene wants more--she wants Walker to be by her side in all ways. But Walker holds a secret that could end his relationship with Jolene for good. Can Jolene trust in her love for Walker, or will this secret break her heart?
Brazen
by Katherine LongshoreMary Howard has always lived in the shadow of her powerful family. But when she's married off to Henry Fitzroy, King Henry VIII's illegitimate son, she is propelled right into the Tudor court's inner circle. Mary and "Fitz" join a tight clique of rebels who test the boundaries of court's strict rules with their games, dares, and flirtations. The more Mary gets to know Henry, the harder she falls for him, but she is forbidden from seeing him alone. The rules of court were made to be pushed... but pushing them too far could mean certain death. Is true love worth dying for?
Brazen
by Katherine LongshoreMary Howard has always lived in the shadow of her powerful family. But when she's married off to Henry Fitzroy, King Henry VIII's illegitimate son, she rockets into the Tudor court's inner circle. Mary and "Fitz" join a tight clique of rebels who test the boundaries of court's strict rules with their games, dares, and flirtations. The more Mary gets to know Fitz, the harder she falls for him, but is forbidden from seeing him alone. The rules of court were made to be pushed...but pushing them too far means certain death. Is true love worth dying for?
Brazen
by Patricia RosemoorDespite their uncanny psychic connection, Siobhan McKenna had once pushed Clay Salazar away. Better to break his heart than to be responsible for his death, as her family curse threatened any man she loved. But now the feisty McKenna faces trouble on her ranch-someone's trying to drive the Double JA into the dust! Her solution: hire Clay, a Navajo-trained horse gentler, to run the place. With their special connection severed, his lifeshouldbe safe. But amid growing danger and scandalous revelations, it doesn't take long for Siobhan and Clay to bond-more than psychically. And Clay isn't about to let her walk away from him again. But can their shared passion overwhelm her fears? Or will the McKenna curse claim another victim?
Brazen (Regency Flings #5)
by Margo Maguire“Margo Maguire is a masterful storyteller.”—Lorraine HeathThe young and beautiful Lady Fairhaven is Brazen…which is why she is willing to resort to blackmail to coerce a brave, if troubled, captain into helping her rescue her endangered brother. The incomparable Margo Maguire follows the success of her Romantic Times Top Pick, Seducing the Governess, with the second in her two-book historical romance mini-series set in England’s colorful Regency Era, about the lost—and found—granddaughters of a powerful duke. As every fan of the exciting, emotionally rich historical romance of Liz Carlyle and Julia London will be thrilled to discover, Margo Maguire’s unabashed mastery of the Regency romance is unsurpassed…and downright Brazen!
Brazen Angel
by Elizabeth BoyleGiles Corliss, Lord of Trahern, races through the streets after the sapphire-eyed Brazen Angel, determined to catch London's most audacious thief. Unknown to the lord, the masked mistress leads a double life as the beautiful, fragile Lady Sophia d'Artiers. . . Giles' intended. From the Paperback edition.
Brazen Ecstasy (Gray Eagle Series #4)
by Janelle TaylorKiss the night wind. . .Whispered kisses. . .Follow the wind. . . Janelle Taylor creates unforgettable and sweeping historical sagas filled with enthralling passion and exciting adventure, but none so memorable as the enduring love of the Oglala chief Gray Eagle and his beloved white bride Alisha. And their love story continues. . . Brazen Ecstasy For four years, green-eyed Alisha Williams had been Princess Shalee, the cherished wife of the Oglala chief Gray Eagle. But fate envied their perfect love and swept the stunning Alisha down a raging river and out of Gray Eagle's life. There was no way Gray Eagle could know that his love was alive, but the daily torment of his lonely heart and the nightly agony of unfulfilled passion insisted that somehow she had survived destiny's decree. He had rescued Alisha many times before--somehow he would find her once more for their everlasting love could never keep them apart!
Brazen Virtue (D.C. Detectives #2)
by Nora RobertsWhen a superstar mystery writer visits her sister to unwind from a grueling book tour, she finds herself tracking a real-life killer who has already shattered her life...and now seeks to end it.Brazen VirtueGrace McCabe was shocked to find her sister Kathleen living in a grungy D.C. suburb, supplementing her income as a phone sex operator after a bitter divorce. But with the company Fantasy, Inc. guaranteeing its employees complete anonymity, how dangerous could it really be? Grace was soon to learn the answer when she returned home one night to a horrifying scene that might have come from one of her own novels. Ignoring the warnings of cool-headed detective Ed Jackson, Grace sets her own daring trap to rouse a killer out of hiding. But what can protect her from a brilliant madman whose lust for murder stops at nothing...and no one?
Brazen and the Beast: The Bareknuckle Bastards Book II (The\bareknuckle Bastards Ser. #Bk. 2)
by Sarah MacLeanNew York Times Bestselling Author Sarah MacLean returns with the next book in the Bareknuckle Bastards series about three brothers bound by a secret that they cannot escape—and the women who bring them to their knees.The Lady’s PlanWhen Lady Henrietta Sedley declares her twenty-ninth year her own, she has plans to inherit her father’s business, to make her own fortune, and to live her own life. But first, she intends to experience a taste of the pleasure she’ll forgo as a confirmed spinster. Everything is going perfectly…until she discovers the most beautiful man she’s ever seen tied up in her carriage and threatening to ruin the Year of Hattie before it’s even begun.The Bastard’s ProposalWhen he wakes in a carriage at Hattie’s feet, Whit, a king of Covent Garden known to all the world as Beast, can’t help but wonder about the strange woman who frees him—especially when he discovers she’s headed for a night of pleasure . . . on his turf. He is more than happy to offer Hattie all she desires…for a price. An Unexpected PassionSoon, Hattie and Whit find themselves rivals in business and pleasure. She won’t give up her plans; he won’t give up his power . . . and neither of them sees that if they’re not careful, they’ll have no choice but to give up everything . . . including their hearts.
Brazen and the Beast: The Bareknuckle Bastards Book Ii (The Bareknuckle Bastards #2)
by Sarah MacLean'I loved it' Eloisa James'Smart, sexy, and always romantic' Julia Quinn'For a smart, witty and passionate historical romance, I recommend anything by Sarah MacLean' Lisa KleypasThe Lady's Plan . . .When Lady Henrietta Sedley declares her twenty-ninth year 'The Year of Hattie', she has plans. Plans to inherit her father's business, to make her own fortune and finally to experience a taste of the pleasure she'll forgo as a confirmed spinster. She does not, however, plan to find the most beautiful man she's ever seen tied up in her carriage and threatening to ruin The Year of Hattie before it's even begun.The Bastard's Proposal . . .After waking in a carriage at Hattie's feet, Whit - a king of Covent Garden known to all the world as Beast - can't help but wonder about the strange woman who frees him, especially when he discovers her plans for a night of pleasure. He is more than happy to offer Hattie all she desires . . . for a price.An Unexpected Passion . . .Soon, Hattie and Whit find themselves rivals in business and pleasure: she won't give up her plans; he won't give up his power . . . but if they're not careful, they'll have no choice but to give up everything, including their hearts.xxxPraise for Sarah MacLean:'My absolute go-to author for clever, sexy and fun historical romances' Jennifer L. Armentrout'Sarah MacLean has reignited the romance genre with a bolder edge' The New Yorker'Funny, smart, feminist and roastingly hot' BookRiot'Do yourself a favor and discover the compelling magic of Sarah MacLean' Amanda Quick'MacLean writes with an entirely unique blend of elegance and ferocity that bursts from every page' Entertainment WeeklyxxxTHE BAREKNUCKLE BASTARDSThree brothers, bound by a secret they cannot escape . . .The Devil, all vengeance and viceThe Beast, all fists and furyThe Duke, all power and past. . . and the women who bring them to their knees.
Brazen in Blue (The Muses' Salon Series #5)
by Rachael MilesLady Emmeline Hartley has overcome every obstacle life has thrown her way. A spinster, disappointed in love, Em is on the brink of a marriage of convenience, when the man who rejected her heart reappears in need of her help. It gives Em a chance to escape, put to use one her most unusual talents—and perhaps convince him once and for all to risk his heart . . . Adam Montclair--one of the most successful agents at the Home Office--rubs elbows with the highest levels of society. Even so, he wasn&’t to the manor born. No matter how much he desires Em, as a match he is completely unsuitable. While it pains him to be near her, it&’s a punishment he richly deserves. Now on a mission to uncover a plot against the government, Adam knows Em's uncanny ability to recall voices will be essential. Yet as the two thwart the dangers in their path, it may become impossible to deny that Em is essential to happiness itself . . . Praise for the Muses&’ Salon series &“A feast for the imagination.&” –Publishers Weekly &“Rachael Miles&’ knowledge of the time period she writes about adds a depth of authenticity that enriches every page.&” –Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author &“A delicious, original read.&” –RT Book Reviews Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com
Brazil
by John UpdikeIn the dream-Brazil of John Updike's imagining, almost anything is possible if you are young and in love. When Tristão Raposo, a black nineteen-year-old from the Rio slums, and Isabel Leme, an eighteen-year-old upper-class white girl, meet on Copacabana Beach, their flight from family and into marriage takes them to the farthest reaches of Brazil's phantasmagoric western frontier. Privation, violence, captivity, and reversals of fortune afflict them, yet this latter-day Tristan and Iseult cling to the faith that each is the other's fate for life. Spanning twenty-two years, from the sixties through the eighties, Brazil surprises with its celebration of passion, loyalty, romance, and New World innocence.
Brazil Under Construction
by Sophia BealBrazil under Construction tracks how Brazil's major public works projects and the fiction surrounding them mark a twofold construction of the nation: the functional construction of the country's public infrastructure and the symbolic construction of nationhood.
Brazil, Lyric, and the Americas
by Charles A. Perrone"This is Perrone at his most brilliant. Erudite but accessible, thorough but playful: Brazil, Lyric, and the Americas is the latest contribution by the most knowledgeable U.S.-based scholar of the Brazilian lyric."--Severino Joao Albuquerque, University of Wisconsin "Perrone retraces the dialogue of the Brazilian lyric with the poetry of the Americas in the generous spirit that the poets' utopia of solidarity will serve as a counterpoint to the harsher side of globalization."--Luiza Moreira, Binghamton University In this highly original volume, Charles Perrone explores how recent Brazilian lyric engages with its counterparts throughout the Western Hemisphere in an increasingly globalized world. This pioneering, tour-de-force study focuses on the years from 1985 to the present and examines poetic output--from song and visual poetry to discursive verse--across a range of media. At the core of Perrone's work are in-depth examinations of five phenomena: the use of the English language and the reception of American poetry in Brazil; representations and engagements with U.S. culture, especially with respect to film and popular music; epic poems of hemispheric solidarity; contemporary dialogues between Brazilian and Spanish American poets; and the innovative musical, lyrical, and commercially successful work that evolved from the 1960s movement Tropicalia.
Brazil-Maru
by Susan Straight Karen Tei YamashitaAn “immensely entertaining” historical novel about Japanese immigrants and their struggle to make a home in a Brazilian rainforest (Newsday). In 1925, a band of Japanese immigrants arrive in Brazil to carve a utopia out of the jungle. Yamashita conjures “an intricate and fascinating epoch” (San Diego Review) where the dream of creating a new world, the cost of idealism, the symbiotic tie between a people and the land they settle, and the changes demanded by a new generation all collide in a “splendid multi-generational novel . . . rich in history and character” (San Francisco Chronicle). “Warm, compassionate, engaging, and thought-provoking.” —The Washington Post “Yamashita’s heightened sense of passion and absurdity, and respect for inevitability and personality, infuse this engrossing multigenerational immigrant saga with energy, affection, and humor.” —Booklist “Poignant and remarkable.” —Philadelphia Inquirer “With a subtle ominousness, Yamashita sets up her hopeful, prideful characters—and, in the process, the entire genre of pioneer lit—for a fall.” —Village Voice “Full of sad and poignant scenes and some hilarious ones, too.”—Star Tribune “Historically informative and emotionally complex.” —Bloomsbury Review “Unique and entertaining.” —International Examiner “Particularly insightful.” —Library Journal “Informative and timely.” —Kirkus Reviews