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People Speak 05: Stories That Speak To You
by Chaim Walder Channi GoldwasserWide collection of personal stories written for Rabbi Walder's Israeli book series. Includes a 6-page glossary.
People Who Knock on the Door: A Virago Modern Classic (Virago Modern Classics #189)
by Patricia HighsmithBy the bestselling author of The Talented Mr Ripley, Carol and Strangers on a TrainPeople Who Knock on the Door, is a tale about blind faith and the slippery notion of justice that lies beneath the peculiarly American veneer of righteousness.'A border zone of the macabre, the disturbing, the not quite accidental . . . Highsmith achieves the effect of the occult without any resources to supernatural machinery' New York Times Book ReviewIn a pitiless story of prying suburban self-righteousness, Patricia Highsmith introduces the Alderman family as they descend into moral crisis. When small-town insurance salesman Richard Alderman becomes a born-again Christian, his once tight-knit family quickly begins to rip apart at the seams. He and his youngest son, Robbie, embrace their newfound faith, while his elder son Arthur rejects it. Caught in the middle of the ensuing web of lies, his wife, Lois, tries to keep the family together, but when the church elders start to interfere in Arthur's love life, events spiral toward violence. In this masterful late work, Highsmith weaves a powerful tale about blind faith and the peculiar ideas of justice that lie underneath the veneer of respectability.
People of Means: A Novel
by Nancy JohnsonOne of People magazine's most anticipated books of 2025!From the acclaimed author of The Kindest Lie, a propulsive novel about a mother and daughter each seeking justice and following their dreams in 1960s Nashville and 1990s Chicago; perfect for readers of Brit Bennett and Tayari Jones."People of Means left me breathless! A beautifully crafted story...profound and sharp."—Sadeqa Johnson New York Times bestselling author of The House of EveTwo women. Two pivotal moments. One dream for justice and equality.In the fall of 1959, Freda Gilroy arrives on the campus of Fisk University full of hope, carrying a suitcase and the voice of her father telling her she’s part of a family legacy of greatness. Soon, the ugliness of the Jim Crow South intrudes, and she’s thrust into a movement for social change. Freda is reluctant to get involved, torn between a soon-to-be doctor her parents approve of and an audacious young man willing to risk it all in the name of justice. Freda finds herself caught between two worlds, and two loves, and must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice for the advancement of her people.In 1992 Chicago, Freda’s daughter Tulip is an ambitious PR professional on track for an exciting career, if workplace politics and racial microaggressions don’t get in her way. But with the ruling in the Rodney King trial weighing heavily on her, Tulip feels called to action. When she makes an irreversible professional misstep as she seeks to uplift her community, she must decide, just like her mother had three decades prior, what she’s willing to risk in the name of justice and equality.Insightful, evocative, and richly imagined with stories of hidden history, People of Means is an emotional tour de force that offers a glimpse into the quest for racial equality, the pursuit of personal and communal success, and the power of love and family ties."A memorable story of mothers and daughters, family dynamics, the complicated meaning of success, the pull of love, and the fight for racial equality, People of Means is a timely look at who we are as a nation—and who we can become, if only we have the courage to follow our hearts." —Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Daughter
People of Walmart: Shop and Awe
by Adam Kipple Andrew Kipple Luke WherryTons of - New Photos! Bad Decisions! WTF Moments! Plus - Fan Stories! Celebrities! Goats! As Americans, we hold these truths to be self-evident: We will shop. And when we do, especially at our favorite supercenter, we will wear and do the most bizarre things possible. From the wildly popular website PeopleofWalmart.com, this photo collection of Americans in their natural shopping habitat (70 percent of which is brand new and never before included on the website) presents people of all shapes and sizes wearing and doing everything imaginable in full view of their fellow shopping public. Plus, for the first time brand-new fan-submitted stories offer the most random experiences you can imagine! So welcome to a world where no shoes and no shirt are no obstacles, where parking lots are filled with dead deer, Bengal tigers, and old men in thongs riding bikes. Once you meet the People of Walmart, you are sure to fall in love.
People of the Lake
by Nick ScorzaAn enthralling, historically rich, small-town mystery in which a teen works with her deceased sister to solve an assumed murder. Sixteen-year-old Clara Morris is facing an awkward summer with her father in the tiny upstate town of Redmarch Lake. Clara’s relationship with her parents—and with life in general—has been strained since she lost her twin sister, Zoe, when the girls were eight. As a child, her sister had been her whole world—they even shared a secret invented twin language. Clara has managed to rebuild herself as best she can, but she still feels a hole in her life from the absence of her twin, and she suspects she always will. She soon finds that Redmarch Lake, where her father’s family has lived for generations, is a very unusual place. The townspeople live by odd rules and superstitions. The eerily calm lake the town is named for both fascinates and repels her. The town’s young people are just as odd and unfriendly as their parents. Clara manages to befriend the one boy willing to talk to an outsider, but he disappears during a party in the woods. The next day, he is found dead in the lake under mysterious circumstances. The townspeople all treat this as a tragic accident. Clara isn’t buying it, but she doesn’t know what to do until she receives a mysterious note hinting at murder—a note written in the language she shared with her twin sister, Zoe.
Peoplemaking
by Virginia SatirAll of the ingredients in a family that count are changeable and correctable - individual self-worth, communication, system, and rules - at any point in time. Any piece of behavior, at a moment in time, is the outcome of the four-way interplay of the person's self-worth and body condition of that moment, his interaction with another, his system, and his place in time and space and situation. To explain his behavior, something needs to be said about all these facts, not just one, and then consider how each part influences the other.
Pepe and the Parade: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage (Pepe)
by Tracey KyleJoin Pepe as he celebrates his Mexican-American heritage by participating in a Hispanic Day parade. Children will delight in seeing many Hispanic cultures proudly honored in this joyous picture book.Pepe wakes up energized to attend his first Hispanic Day parade. With new food to taste, music to dance to, and a parade to watch, Pepe couldn't be more excited to celebrate and share his Hispanic heritage. Many of Pepe's friends also attend the festival, celebrating their own Hispanic ties. Mexican, Dominican, Panamanian, Colombian, Honduran, Nicaraguan, Chilean, Puerto Rican, Salvadoran, Guatemalan, and Cuban cultures are all represented in the parade. A day filled with joy and pride, Pepe and the Parade is a jubilant celebration of culture and identity.Illustrated by Pura Belpré Honoree, Mirelle Ortega, and with Spanish words effortlessly included throughout, this gorgeous story is a great introduction to the Spanish language. A glossary of Spanish words, complete with English translations, and an educational author's note provide useful tools for further learning and discussion.
Pepe y el desfile (Pepe)
by Tracey KyleÚnete a Pepe mientras celebra su herencia mexicano-estadounidense en un desfile del Día de la Hispanidad. Disfruta de muchas culturas hispanas honradas con orgullo en este jubiloso libro ilustrado. Pepe se despierta lleno de energía para asistir a su primer desfile del Día de la Hispanidad. No podría estar más contento de celebrar y compartir su herencia hispana en un festival con comida nueva, música para bailar y un desfile con sus amigos. Muchos de los amigos de Pepe también asisten al festival y celebran sus propios vínculos hispanos. En el desfile se ven representadastantas culturas latinas: la mexicana, la peruana, la ecuatoriana, la boliviana, la colombiana,la dominicana, la panameña, la hondureña, lanicaragüense, la chilena, la puertorriqueña, la salvadoreña y la cubana. Es un día lleno de alegría y orgullo. Con hermosas ilustraciones deMirelle Ortega, la artista y escritora mexicana galardonada con el Premio Pura Belpréa la ilustración, Pepe y el desfile es una alegre celebración de la cultura y la identidad hispana.
Pepita Meets Bebita
by Ruth Behar Gabriel Frye-BeharWhen dog meets baby, it will take a little time and a lot of love for Pepita and Bebita to become the best of friends.Welcoming a new baby can be hard, especially when you&’re used to being the center of attention! When it&’s time for Pepita, the puppy of the family, to meet the brand new bebita, she&’s in for a few surprises. What do you mean that Mami is too busy to bounce a ball for Pepita? And Papi seriously can't find any time to scratch her ears? This new bebita is a bit of a problem....But along the way, the two will grow to love one another and become a family with even more smiles and heartwarming moments. From award-winning author Ruth Behar and her son, Gabriel Frye-Behar, comes a true-to-life story about adjusting to new additions and embracing change.
Pepita y Bebita (Pepita Meets Bebita Spanish Edition)
by Ruth Behar Gabriel Frye-BeharCuando la perrita Pepita y la bebé, Bebita, se conocen, necesitarán algo de tiempo y mucho amor para convertirse en las mejores amigas.When dog meets baby, it will take a little time and a lot of love for Pepita and Bebita to become the best of friends.Darle la bienvenida a un nuevo bebé puede ser difícil, ¡especialmente cuando estás acostumbrado a ser el centro de atención! Cuando Pepita, la cachorra de la familia, conoce a la nueva bebita, se lleva algunas sorpresas. ¿Qué significa que ahora Mami esté demasiado ocupada para lanzarle una pelota a Pepita? ¿Y Papi en serio no encuentra tiempo para rascarle las orejas? Esta nueva bebita es un problema...Pero sobre la marcha, las dos llegarán a quererse y a convertirse en una familia con muchas más sonrisas y momentos conmovedores. De la galardonada escritora Ruth Behar y su hijo, Gabriel Frye-Behar, llega una historia real sobre cómo adaptarse a la llegada de nuevos miembros y cómo aceptar el cambio.Welcoming a new baby can be hard, especially when you&’re used to being the center of attention! When it&’s time for Pepita, the puppy of the family, to meet the brand new bebita, she&’s in for a few surprises. What do you mean that Mami is too busy to bounce a ball for Pepita? And Papi seriously can't find any time to scratch her ears? This new bebita is a bit of a problem...But along the way, the two will grow to love one another and become a family with even more smiles and heartwarming moments. From award winning author Ruth Behar and her son, Gabriel Frye-Behar comes a true-to-life story about adjusting to new additions and embracing change.
Peppa Pig: The Biggest Sister
by Cala SpinnerPig changes are coming soon for Peppa!There is going to be a new baby in the family, and that means Peppa is going to be the biggest sister! But what does that mean, anyway? Find out with Peppa!
Peppa en el espacio (Cerdita Peppa Ser.)
by Reika ChanPeppa Pig visits the museum with her family and learns all about outer space in this adorable 8x8 with stickers and glitter all over the cover! Based on the hit TV show, as seen on Nick Jr.¡Preparate para una historia de la Cerdita Peppa fuera de este mundo! Peppa, George, Mama Cerdita y Papa Cerdito visitan el museo para aprender sobre el espacio exterior. ¡Y dan un viaje ficticio al espacio y llegan a la Luna! ¡Con brillo plateado en la portada, este libro de cuentos atraera la atencion de los fanaticos de Peppa y sus padres!Get ready for a Peppa Pig story that's out of this world!Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig visit the museum to learn about outer space. They take a pretend trip through the planets, all the way to the moon! With silver glitter on the cover, and a sheet of stickers, this paperback storybook is sure to grab the attention of Peppa fans and their parents!
Peppa juega al fútbol (Peppa Pig. Primeras lecturas)
by Varios AutoresAprendemos a leer con las aventuras de Peppa Pig, la cerdita más traviesa y preguntona y su familia. Descubre lo que pasó en esta ocasión, cuando Peppa y sus amigos decidieron jugar un partido de fútbol. ¡Goool!Hoy, Peppa y George juegan al fútbol con sus amigos. ¿Qué equipo ganará: el de los chicos o el de las chicas? Lee está divertida historia y descúbrelo. Los libros de la colección «Primeras lecturas» de Peppa Pig están pensados para niños que empiezan a leer. Sus textos contienen vocabulario sencillo, los interiores son muy visuales y, además, relatan las divertidas aventuras del personaje favorito de los niños. Todo ello logrará motivar y entretener a los pequeños lectores, así como estimular su imaginación.
Peppa's New Friend (Peppa Pig Ser.)
by Michael PetranekPeppa Pig meets a new friend named Mandy Mouse. Mandy is disabled and needs a wheelchair to get around.Peppa makes a new friend at school! Her name is Mandy Mouse, and Mandy Mouse uses a wheelchair to get around. Peppa helps Mandy adjust to the very hilly neighborhood in this adorable level 1 reader based on the hit show airing on Nick Jr.
Peppa's Storybook Collection (Peppa Pig)
by ScholasticFans will teasure this beautiful hardcover collection of seven charming Peppa Pig stories in one book! Seven Peppa Pig stories in one book! In this timeless storybook treasury, enjoy seven charming tales about everyone's favorite little piggy, Peppa! From Peppa's first sleepover party to the adventures of Princess Peppa and Sir George the Brave Knight, this collection of classic stories is sure to delight any Peppa Pig fan. This collection includes: The Story of Peppa Pig, Best Friends, George Catches a Cold, Princess Peppa, George's New Dinosaur, Peppa's First Sleepover, and Playtime for Peppa and George.
Peppe the Lamplighter
by Elisa BartoneA long time ago when there was no electricity and the streetlamps in Little Italy had to be lit by hand, Peppe lived in a tenement on Mulberry Street. His family was poor, and so, though he was just a boy, he needed to work. But a job as a lamplighter was not what his father had dreamed of for Peppe.
Pepper & Poe
by Frann Preston-GannonMaurice Sendak Fellowship Award Winner Frann Preston-Gannon makes her US picture book debut with this hilarious yet touching story about two soon-to-be sibling cats, Pepper & Poe.Pepper is an old cat. He's set in his ways, and used to his normal routine in the house that he rules--or thinks he rules, anyway! Yup, he's got everything down to a science, including how to manipulate the house dog. That is until a new kitty named Poe comes along and starts messing up everything! Can Poe get Pepper to accept him as part of the family? This hilarious story reinvents the age-old new sibling topic with a furry twist, taking an emotionally heavy subject and masking it with humor--all while reinforcing the days of the week! Frann Preston-Gannon, the 2011 Maurice Sendak Fellowship Award Winner, makes a stunning US picture book debut with her unique, eye-catching artwork and clever use of text.
Pepperland
by Mark DelaneyStrong characters, complex relationships, and believable dialogue combine to create a touching story of loss and redemption in author Mark Delaney's Pepperland.Pamela Jean (a.k.a. Star) is sixteen when her mother dies of breast cancer. Star is angry that her mother has died and abandoned her, and nothing seems to make her feel better. Not talking to her shrink. Not playing rock music with her best friend Dooley. Not even listening to her mother's old familiar Beatles albums.It is not until Star finds an unsent letter addressed to John Lennon and a broken-down vintage Gibson guitar that she begins to find a way out of her grief...and maybe even a way to take care of some unfinished business left by her mother.Written as homage to the Beatles and the healing power of music, Delaney's unforgettable novel offers a realistic and poignant look at a difficult period in a teenager's life and the process of finding one's self.
Pequeño papá ilustrado: Manual deformación para padres
by Macocos Los MacocosUn libro para transitar con humor todo aquello que se supone deben hacerlos padres y que tan solemnemente y al cohete explican los manuales queno tienen nada, absolutamente nada que ver con la realidad. Que los papás ven los primeros meses de la crianza de sus hijos portelevisión es un secreto a voces. Y luego, cuando los niños crecen ycomienzan a conectarse con la criatura, tienen que llevarlos al colegio,entretenerlos en vacaciones, acompañarlos al pediatra, peinar a lasnenas, intentar dialogar con los adolescentes, todas cosas para lascuales no están preparados, pues de chicos no jugaban con muñecas.Este libro de humor para papás surge de la exitosa y catártica obra deLos Macocos, disfrutada por miles y miles de padres que aseguran haberseahorrado una importante suma de dinero en psicólogo. Una joya pedagógicadel Gran Maestro JJJJJ que sus discípulos reproducen aquí para elbienestar mental y anímico de los hombres que viven a diario con losvaivenes de sus bebés, niños y ¡adolescentes!
Pequeño país
by Gaël FayeEste «pequeño libro» fue la sensación literaria en Francia en 2016 Escrita con un tono muy cercano y poético, Gaël Faye nos transporta en esta espléndida novela al corazón del continente africano para contarnos qué sucede cuando la Historia se introduce en nuestras vidas y las cambia de forma irreparable. Hijo de una ruandesa tutsi y un empresario francés instalado en Burundi, Gaby tiene diez años y se pasa el día con su panda de amigos en las calles de Buyumbura, un escenario propicio a todo tipo de aventuras: robar mangos en los jardines del barrio, fumar a escondidas, descubrir la pasión por los libros en la casa de una extravagante vecina y bañarse en el río al atardecer. Un paraíso que empieza a resquebrajarse con la separación de sus padres y luego se rompe en mil pedazos con la irrupción de la guerra, que provoca una marea incontenible de odio y violencia que lo impregna todo y obliga a Gabriel y su hermana a marcharse a Francia. Dos décadas después, aquel niño convertido en hombre regresa a su pequeño país y rememora los tiempos felices: el perfume de los árboles frutales y las plantas aromáticas, los paseos vespertinos entre los setos de buganvillas, las noches en vela tras un mosquitero agujereado, las termitas los días de tormenta, las reuniones secretas en la furgoneta abandonada. Una existencia sencilla, apacible, banal, cuyo recuerdo impulsa a Gabriel a dejar constancia de que aquel mundo existió, que fue una realidad hasta que los hombres y mujeres que lo habitaban se vieron obligados a tomar partido y aniquilarse mutuamente o a exiliarse en otras latitudes. Reseñas:«Una primera novela preciosa, desgarradora e incandescente, que despierta admiración.»Les Inrockuptibles «Gaël Faye ha irrumpido con fuerza en la escena literaria. [...] Te deja boquiabierto. Todo está ahí, y el resultado es un libro muy bueno.»L'Express «Esta preciosa novela de aprendizaje trasluce un perturbador deseo de dulzura y concordia. De ella se desprende una visión del mundo que no es política sino poética, que combina el horror y la maravilla. Gaël Faye parece decirnos que la nostalgia de la felicidad desaparecida es tan intensa que no puede ser vana. Ella, en sí misma, es una razón de esperanza.»Le Figaro «Pequeño país es lo contrario de una novela de grandes palabras y mucho ruido. No se nos impone, pero nos afecta, porque nos muestra cómo la guerra se introduce poco a poco, sigilosamente, en nuestras vidas.»Süddeutsche Zeitung
Pequeños grandes lectores: Un nuevo método para potenciar la capacidad lectora de tu hijo y evitar el fracaso escolar
by Fernando AlbercaEl autor de Todos los niños pueden ser Einstein propone un nuevo método para potenciar la capacidad de comprensión lectora de tu hijo y evitar el fracaso escolar. «A todos los niños y niñas les gusta leer, pero muchos no lo hacen porque no han aprendido a hacerlo bien.», convencido de ello, Fernando Alberca, en este nuevo libro, defiende cómo y cuándo debe aprenderse a leer y cómo puede mejorarse la lectura de adolescentes y adultos. En este libro de Alberca, la idea fuerza es que «sí se puede» potenciar la inteligencia racional y emocional de nuestros hijos, aportando las herramientas necesarias para solucionar, obstáculos asociados a la lectura, a las dificultades que niños, adolescentes y adultos tienen con esta, llámense dislexia, comprensión lectora, cansancio, lentitud o lateralidad cruzada, así como las consecuencias negativas que estas pueden ocasionar a la autoestima y el fracaso escolar. Los juegos y ejercicios, que se presentan en este libro imprescindible para mejorar la lectura, han resultado ser muy eficaces y han tenido efectos extraordinarios en niños y niñas zurdos, con dislexia, TDAH, con lateralidad cruzada, síndrome de Down, altas capacidades u otras muchas circunstancias, pero sobre todo con niños y niñas y adolescentes que no presentan obstáculos visibles y sin embargo no leen con la fluidez y eficacia que podrían.
Pequeños grandes talentos: Cómo reconocer y potenciar las virtudes de tus hij@s
by Francesca VallaUn manual práctico y fascinante para que padres, abuelos y maestros descubran las pasiones y habilidades innatas de los más pequeños. Cada niño es especial y único. Pero ¿cómo identificamos los talentes específicos de nuestros hijos? ¿Qué podemos hacer para ayudarlos a expresar, cultivar y disfrutar de sus pasiones? En este manual, Francesca Valla, maestra y consejera, nos enseña que los talentos pueden surgir de innumerables formas diferentes, y cómo ayudar a nuestros hijos para que orienten su talento con facilidad y felicidad. ¿Cuáles son los pasos que debemos tomar para alentar a nuestros niños a experimentar y expresar libremente sus habilidades e inclinaciones? ¿Qué palabras, gestos y actitudes fomentan la autoconfianza y la espontaneidad? ¿Qué evitar para no sobrecargar a nuestro hijo o hija con nuestras propias expectativas o para proyectar una idea de éxito derivada de nuestras aspiraciones personales o profesionales?A través de historias, reflexiones e inspiraciones, exploraremos la empatía, el coraje, la escucha: un enfoque eficaz para cuidar a nuestro hijo, respetarlo y dejarlo libre para convertirse en él mismo. Porque la meta de nosotros, adultos, padres, maestros, abuelos, es que todos los pasos que tomemos junto con nuestros hijos puedan dar al mundo del futuro mujeres y hombres felices, capaces y conscientes de sus talentos.
Perambulators
by Jan SwiftA complete illustrated history of the British wheeled baby carrier, from the eighteenth century to the end of the classic pram era, this book is a nostalgic trip down memory lane, and an invaluable resource for any owner or collector of historic prams. Examining and illustrating the design and development of full-size prams, this book details the technological changes that affected pram design, and the rise in popularity of the pram. In an intriguing final section, the author goes on to examine the designs of children's toy prams, which were perfect miniature versions of the full-sized prams. These miniature prams kept pace with the design changes of the full-sized prams, and this section will be especially interesting for toy collectors.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Perceptions of Pregnancy from the Seventeenth to the Twentieth Century
by Jennifer Evans Ciara MeehanThis multi-disciplinary collection brings together work by scholars from Britain, America and Canada on the popular, personal and institutional histories of pregnancy. It follows the process of reproduction from conception and contraception, to birth and parenthood. The contributors explore several key themes: narratives of pregnancy and birth, the patient-consumer, and literary representations of childbearing. This book explores how these issues have been constructed, represented and experienced in a range of geographical locations from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. Crossing the boundary between the pre-modern and modern worlds, the chapters reveal the continuities, similarities and differences in understanding a process that is often, in the popular mind-set, considered to be fundamental and unchanging.
Perchè piangi?
by Francois Keyser"Perchè piangi?" ricorda a noi adulti la bellezza presente nel mondo che ci circonda. Un ragazzino, convinto che sua madre stia piangendo, ci spiega tutte le ragioni a questo mondo per cui si dovrebbe smettere di piangere. In realtà la sua mamma, lo capiremo in seguito, non sta piangendo ma semplicemente affettando delle cipolle! Ho avuto l'ispirazione per questa storia una volta che ho visto un bambino piangere fuori da una scuola in cui leggevo, mentre sua madre provava in tutti modi a tranquillizzarlo. Ci sono riuscito mostrandogli un libro con la promessa di leggerlo e farglielo ascoltare.