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Desayuno en Central Park
by Ana Punset«Después de tanto esfuerzo ha llegado la hora de demostrar que estoy preparada para presentarme al mejor concurso para escritores jóvenes. De eso depende quedarme en Nueva York o tener que renunciar a todo. Sé que lo quiero con todas mis fuerzas, pero es el mayor reto al que me he enfrentado jamás. No puedo rendirme, no ahora. ¡Voy a por todas!» #NewYorkAcademy Sofía sigue viviendo su sueño en Nueva York. Escribe y disfruta de su relación con Hugo, de la que ya no tiene que esconderse, y ha recuperado su amistad con Alma, que se había visto perjudicada por los secretos y mentiras, y de momento parece que Tim ha dejado de molestarles y hacerles la vida imposible. Ella está feliz, avanza día a día en sus clases y parece que está consiguiendo el respeto de Bromer, que sigue tan estricto como siempre. Todo parece funcionar pero, ¿será capaz Sofía de mantener esa felicidad que tanto le ha costado conseguir y, sobre todo, a qué precio?
Descarte's Bones
by Russell ShortoA New York Times Notable Book. Sixteen years after René Descartes' death in Stockholm in 1650, a pious French ambassador exhumed the remains of the controversial philosopher to transport them back to Paris. Thus began a 350-year saga that saw Descartes' bones traverse a continent, passing between kings, philosophers, poets, and painters. But as Russell Shorto shows in this deeply engaging book, Descartes' bones also played a role in some of the most momentous episodes in history, which are also part of the philosopher's metaphorical remains: the birth of science, the rise of democracy, and the earliest debates between reason and faith. Descartes' Bones is a flesh-and-blood story about the battle between religion and rationalism that rages to this day.
Descartes and the Non-Human (Elements in Environmental Humanities)
by Emma GilbyDescartes features heavily in ecocritical literature. He is often said to dismiss the non-human world as irrelevant and inanimate, and to espouse a harmfully instrumental attitude towards it. This Element goes into detail on the standard picture in circulation, while also outlining an alternative approach that it terms 'ecohistorical'. It aims to offer insights into the seventeenth-century context; and to explain in clear terms what Descartes said, what problems emerge with his account, and why a more precise understanding of these problems can be useful today. Reconsidering Descartes in this light involves extending prior arguments about his treatment of animals to a study of the natural world in general. Early modern narratives about the world's living networks are complex and interesting. When locally salient artefacts, attitudes, ideas, and vocabulary are highlighted, a more nuanced picture emerges, changing the relevance of Descartes for environmental thinking.
Descartes: Selected Philosophical Writings
by René Descartes John Cottingham Robert Stoothoff Dugald MurdochRene Descartes is universally acknowledged as the father of modern Western philosophy. It is to the writings of Descartes, above all others, that we must turn if we wish to understand the great seventeenth-century revolution in which the old scholastic world view slowly lost its grip, and the foundations of modern philosophical and scientific thinking were laid. The range of Descartes' thought was enormous, and his published work includes writings on mathematics, physics, astronomy, meteorology, optics, physiology, psychology, metaphysics and ethics. No one volume can hope to do justice to such an oeuvre, but the present selection includes the most famous and widely studied texts, and a good bit more besides. We hope it will be a serviceable and reasonably representative anthology for those who wish to study for themselves one of the most important and fascinating philosophical systems ever produced.
Descascar Laranjas
by James Lawless"Descascar Laranjas" conta-nos a história de como Derek Foley, através dos diários do falecido pai e da correspondência entre a mãe e um homem do IRA, descobre que Patrick Foley, um diplomata da Espanha de Franco, não era o seu verdadeiro pai. A mãe de Derek, doente, não quer falar sobre o passado, forçando o filho a lançar-se numa busca que o levará aos primórdios da diplomacia irlandesa, a Espanha e, por fim, à Irlanda do Norte, até descobrir, com trágicas consequências, quem é o pai. "Descascar Laranjas" é um romance repleto de intriga pessoal e política e de ideologia e que cruza duas nações emergentes - a Irlanda e a Espanha. É também uma bela e lírica história de amor de infância - entre o apolítico Derek e a fervorosa nacionalista, Sinéad Ní Shúilleabháin.
Descendant (Apocalypse Rising #1)
by Mychael BlackAndrew Blackwell is only one of countless humans who managed to survive post-World War III. Living in the shell of what was once New York City, he focuses on working hard and playing hard. Nothing else matters.But fate has other ideas, and they arrive in the form of a rather surly angel who's been sent to find the one special human who can possibly help save humankind.Thrown into yet another war, Andrew has no choice but to trust Mikhail ... no matter where the angel may lead him.
Descendant Machine
by Gareth L. PowellFrom the award-winning author comes a gripping, fast-paced and fascinating science fiction adventure. Vividly imagined and sharply written, fans of Ann Leckie and Becky Chambers will be engrossed.When Nicola Mafalda&’s scout ship comes under attack, she&’s left deeply traumatised by the drastic action it takes to keep her alive. Months later, when an old flame comes to her for help, she realises she has to find a way to forgive both the ship and her former lover. Reckless elements are attempting to reactivate a giant machine that has lain dormant for thousands of years. To stop them, Nicola and her crew will have to put aside their differences, sneak aboard a vast alien megaship, and try to stay alive long enough to prevent galactic devastation.
Descendant of the Crane
by Joan HeIn New York Times and Indie bestselling author Joan He's debut novel, Descendant of the Crane, a determined and vulnerable young heroine struggles to do right in a world brimming with deception. This gorgeous, Chinese-inspired fantasy is packed with dizzying twists, complex characters, and intricate politics. TREASONFor princess Hesina of Yan, the palace is her home, but her father is her world. He taught her how to defend against the corruption and excesses of the old kings, before revolutionaries purged them and their seers and established the dynasty anew.Before he died, he was supposed to teach her how to rule. TRIALThe imperial doctors say the king died a natural death, but Hesina has reason to believe he was murdered. She is determined to uncover the truth and bring the assassin to justice.TRUTHBut in a broken system, ideals can kill. As the investigation quickly spins out of Hesina’s control, she realizes that no one is innocent. Not the heroes in history, or the father she thought she knew. More blood will spill if she doesn’t rein in the trial soon—her people’s, her family’s, and even her own.
Descendant: A Starling Novel
by Lesley LivingstonIn this pulse-pounding sequel to Starling, Lesley Livingston delivers another electrifying blend of nonstop action and undeniable romance--perfect for fans of Cassandra Clares Mortal Instruments series. The last thing Mason Starling remembers is the train crossing a bridge. An explosion . . . a blinding light . . . then darkness. Now she is alone, stranded in Asgard--the realm of Norse legend--and the only way for her to get home is to find the Spear of Odin, a powerful relic left behind by vanished gods. The Fennrys Wolf knows all about Asgard. He was once trapped there. And hell do whatever it takes to find the girl whos stolen his heart and bring her back--even if it means a treacherous descent into the underworld. But time is running out, and Fenn knows something Mason doesnt: If she takes up the Spear, shell set in motion a terrible prophecy. And she wont just return to her world . . . shell destroy it.
Descendants 2 Junior Novel
by Eric GeronMal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay may be the children of terrible villains, but they're fitting in amazingly well on Auradon. Well, at least most of them are. For Mal, the pressure to be royally perfect is too intense, so she returns to her rotten roots on the Isle of the Lost. But Mal soon finds that her archenemy, Uma, the daughter of Ursula, has taken her spot as self-proclaimed Princess of Evil. Even worse, Uma has a plan to destroy Auradon —and a gnarly gang of pirates to back her up! It's a classic battle between wicked and evil . . . and these kids are made for trouble.
Descendants 3 Junior Novel
by Disney Book GroupThis junior novel retelling captures the spirit of the third installment of the hit Descendants franchise. Inviting readers to experience the thrill of Descendants 3 over and over again in novel form, this book is a must-have for any Descendants fan.
Descendants: A Novelization
by Rico GreenMal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos are the offspring of some of the most terrible villains of all time. They're offered a chance to leave the Isle of the Lost, where they have been imprisoned all their lives, and go to prep school in the idyllic kingdom of Auradon with all of the "good" kids.
Descendants: The Rise of Red Junior Novel
by Kelsey RodkeyThis junior novel relives the excitement of the Disney Original Movie Descendants: The Rise of Red and includes an eight-page full-color photo insert.Based on Disney+&’s most-viewed Disney Channel Original Movie premiere ever!Descendants superfans can relive the Disney Original Movie Descendants: The Rise of Red in this novelization, featuring an eight-page, full-color photo insert. In this newest installment in the mega-hit Descendants franchise, former Villain Kid Uma, now headmaster of Auradon Prep, extends an invite to the school to another VK – Red, the rebellious daughter of the tyrannical Queen of Hearts from Wonderland. The Queen of Hearts has long held a grudge against Auradon, and especially Cinderella, and seizes the opportunity to seek revenge when she drops her daughter off at school. When the Queen of Hearts incites a coup against Auradon, Red must team up with Cinderella&’s perfectionist daughter Chloe and travel back in time to try to undo the traumatic event that set Red&’s mother down her villainous path.Add to your Disney Descendants collection with:The World of Auradon: Royals and VillainsWorld of Reading: Descendants: The Rise of RedDescendants: Mal&’s SpellbookDescendants 3: Audrey&’s DiaryDescendants 3 Junior NovelDescendants 2 Junior NovelDescendants Junior NovelAnd more!
Descendientes de Vampiro 13: Un príncipe de mentira (Descendientes de Vampiros #13)
by Pet TorresNo siempre el Amor mantiene el control sobre las bridas del corazón. La princesa Valkiria recibe noticias repentinas de su padre. Después de que él le revela sobre un tratado secreto que había hecho siglos atrás con un príncipe vampiro. Desde entonces, ese pacto involucra a su única hija Valkiria. Así que no te pierdas un evento más de esta serie que te hace sumergirte en un universo donde todos los protagonistas son realmente atractivos y dulces vampiros.
Descendientes de Vampiros 10: Heredero de la Oscuridad (Descendientes de Vampiros #10)
by Pet TorreSVoltaire es un guapo vampiro en un cuerpo joven que pronto cumplirá cien años. En su cumpleaños, recibe órdenes de casarse con una chica desconocida, pero antes de hacerlo necesita encontrarla en la Universidad. El joven muchacho nunca imaginó que su futuro estaría marcado por dos tatuajes diferentes. Tendrá que tomar una deicisión difícil que decidirá su destino. Embárcate en este adorable romance de vampiros que te envolverá en un fantástico mundo de pequeñas decisiones, pero grandes sacrificios.
Descending Phoenix- To be Emperor: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Die RanYiIn her previous life, the person she married was not a decent man. As a noble empress, she was still framed by the person she trusted the most. She was hacked into pieces and died due to injustice. In her rebirth, the struggle for imperial power was still unavoidable. She cast all the misfortune she had suffered in her previous life into the shape of a sword or armor. It would shake the world and shake all the rivers and mountains. Who said that she was venomous, jealous, and unscrupulous? She would wipe out her enemies and help her husband ascend the throne. Who said that she, Feng Ning Yan, would hold the hand of government and shake the foundations of the country? Then she would kill all the deceitful officials and ascend the throne! However, who would know that what she did was not to rule the world, but to live forever. Her goal was the name branded deeply in her heart by her past life. Shen Lingjue, I will not let you down in this life.
Descending Phoenix- To be Emperor: Volume 10 (Volume 10 #10)
by Die RanYiIn her previous life, the person she married was not a decent man. As a noble empress, she was still framed by the person she trusted the most. She was hacked into pieces and died due to injustice. In her rebirth, the struggle for imperial power was still unavoidable. She cast all the misfortune she had suffered in her previous life into the shape of a sword or armor. It would shake the world and shake all the rivers and mountains. Who said that she was venomous, jealous, and unscrupulous? She would wipe out her enemies and help her husband ascend the throne. Who said that she, Feng Ning Yan, would hold the hand of government and shake the foundations of the country? Then she would kill all the deceitful officials and ascend the throne! However, who would know that what she did was not to rule the world, but to live forever. Her goal was the name branded deeply in her heart by her past life. Shen Lingjue, I will not let you down in this life.
Descending Phoenix- To be Emperor: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Die RanYiIn her previous life, the person she married was not a decent man. As a noble empress, she was still framed by the person she trusted the most. She was hacked into pieces and died due to injustice. In her rebirth, the struggle for imperial power was still unavoidable. She cast all the misfortune she had suffered in her previous life into the shape of a sword or armor. It would shake the world and shake all the rivers and mountains. Who said that she was venomous, jealous, and unscrupulous? She would wipe out her enemies and help her husband ascend the throne. Who said that she, Feng Ning Yan, would hold the hand of government and shake the foundations of the country? Then she would kill all the deceitful officials and ascend the throne! However, who would know that what she did was not to rule the world, but to live forever. Her goal was the name branded deeply in her heart by her past life. Shen Lingjue, I will not let you down in this life.
Descending Phoenix- To be Emperor: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Die RanYiIn her previous life, the person she married was not a decent man. As a noble empress, she was still framed by the person she trusted the most. She was hacked into pieces and died due to injustice. In her rebirth, the struggle for imperial power was still unavoidable. She cast all the misfortune she had suffered in her previous life into the shape of a sword or armor. It would shake the world and shake all the rivers and mountains. Who said that she was venomous, jealous, and unscrupulous? She would wipe out her enemies and help her husband ascend the throne. Who said that she, Feng Ning Yan, would hold the hand of government and shake the foundations of the country? Then she would kill all the deceitful officials and ascend the throne! However, who would know that what she did was not to rule the world, but to live forever. Her goal was the name branded deeply in her heart by her past life. Shen Lingjue, I will not let you down in this life.
Descending Phoenix- To be Emperor: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Die RanYiIn her previous life, the person she married was not a decent man. As a noble empress, she was still framed by the person she trusted the most. She was hacked into pieces and died due to injustice. In her rebirth, the struggle for imperial power was still unavoidable. She cast all the misfortune she had suffered in her previous life into the shape of a sword or armor. It would shake the world and shake all the rivers and mountains. Who said that she was venomous, jealous, and unscrupulous? She would wipe out her enemies and help her husband ascend the throne. Who said that she, Feng Ning Yan, would hold the hand of government and shake the foundations of the country? Then she would kill all the deceitful officials and ascend the throne! However, who would know that what she did was not to rule the world, but to live forever. Her goal was the name branded deeply in her heart by her past life. Shen Lingjue, I will not let you down in this life.
Descending Phoenix- To be Emperor: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Die RanYiIn her previous life, the person she married was not a decent man. As a noble empress, she was still framed by the person she trusted the most. She was hacked into pieces and died due to injustice. In her rebirth, the struggle for imperial power was still unavoidable. She cast all the misfortune she had suffered in her previous life into the shape of a sword or armor. It would shake the world and shake all the rivers and mountains. Who said that she was venomous, jealous, and unscrupulous? She would wipe out her enemies and help her husband ascend the throne. Who said that she, Feng Ning Yan, would hold the hand of government and shake the foundations of the country? Then she would kill all the deceitful officials and ascend the throne! However, who would know that what she did was not to rule the world, but to live forever. Her goal was the name branded deeply in her heart by her past life. Shen Lingjue, I will not let you down in this life.
Descending Phoenix- To be Emperor: Volume 6 (Volume 6 #6)
by Die RanYiIn her previous life, the person she married was not a decent man. As a noble empress, she was still framed by the person she trusted the most. She was hacked into pieces and died due to injustice. In her rebirth, the struggle for imperial power was still unavoidable. She cast all the misfortune she had suffered in her previous life into the shape of a sword or armor. It would shake the world and shake all the rivers and mountains. Who said that she was venomous, jealous, and unscrupulous? She would wipe out her enemies and help her husband ascend the throne. Who said that she, Feng Ning Yan, would hold the hand of government and shake the foundations of the country? Then she would kill all the deceitful officials and ascend the throne! However, who would know that what she did was not to rule the world, but to live forever. Her goal was the name branded deeply in her heart by her past life. Shen Lingjue, I will not let you down in this life.
Descending Phoenix- To be Emperor: Volume 7 (Volume 7 #7)
by Die RanYiIn her previous life, the person she married was not a decent man. As a noble empress, she was still framed by the person she trusted the most. She was hacked into pieces and died due to injustice. In her rebirth, the struggle for imperial power was still unavoidable. She cast all the misfortune she had suffered in her previous life into the shape of a sword or armor. It would shake the world and shake all the rivers and mountains. Who said that she was venomous, jealous, and unscrupulous? She would wipe out her enemies and help her husband ascend the throne. Who said that she, Feng Ning Yan, would hold the hand of government and shake the foundations of the country? Then she would kill all the deceitful officials and ascend the throne! However, who would know that what she did was not to rule the world, but to live forever. Her goal was the name branded deeply in her heart by her past life. Shen Lingjue, I will not let you down in this life.
Descending Phoenix- To be Emperor: Volume 8 (Volume 8 #8)
by Die RanYiIn her previous life, the person she married was not a decent man. As a noble empress, she was still framed by the person she trusted the most. She was hacked into pieces and died due to injustice. In her rebirth, the struggle for imperial power was still unavoidable. She cast all the misfortune she had suffered in her previous life into the shape of a sword or armor. It would shake the world and shake all the rivers and mountains. Who said that she was venomous, jealous, and unscrupulous? She would wipe out her enemies and help her husband ascend the throne. Who said that she, Feng Ning Yan, would hold the hand of government and shake the foundations of the country? Then she would kill all the deceitful officials and ascend the throne! However, who would know that what she did was not to rule the world, but to live forever. Her goal was the name branded deeply in her heart by her past life. Shen Lingjue, I will not let you down in this life.
Descending Phoenix- To be Emperor: Volume 9 (Volume 9 #9)
by Die RanYiIn her previous life, the person she married was not a decent man. As a noble empress, she was still framed by the person she trusted the most. She was hacked into pieces and died due to injustice. In her rebirth, the struggle for imperial power was still unavoidable. She cast all the misfortune she had suffered in her previous life into the shape of a sword or armor. It would shake the world and shake all the rivers and mountains. Who said that she was venomous, jealous, and unscrupulous? She would wipe out her enemies and help her husband ascend the throne. Who said that she, Feng Ning Yan, would hold the hand of government and shake the foundations of the country? Then she would kill all the deceitful officials and ascend the throne! However, who would know that what she did was not to rule the world, but to live forever. Her goal was the name branded deeply in her heart by her past life. Shen Lingjue, I will not let you down in this life.