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Polybius The Rise Of The Roman Empire
by Polybius Translated by Ian Scott KilvertAuthor wrote about the relentless growth of the Roman Empire in order to help his fellow countrymen understand how their world came to be dominated by Rome. <P><P>Opening with the Punic War in 264 BC, he vividly records the critical stages of Roman expansion: its campaigns throughout the Mediterranean, the temporary setbacks inflicted by Hannibal and the final destruction of Carthage. <P><P>An active participant of the politics of his time as well as a friend of many prominent Roman citizens, Polybius drew on many eyewitness accounts in writing this cornerstone work of history.
Poni
by R.J. PalacioLa nova novel·la de l'autora de Wonder ens recorda que l'amistat de veritat és la millor companya de viatge. En Silas és un nen de dotze anys. Un bon dia, molt entrada la nit, hi apareixen tres genets desconeguts decidits a endur-se'n el pare. En Silas es queda sol i se sent espantat, però quan un poni apareix a la porta de casa, entén què ha de fer. Silas s'embarca en un viatge perillós pel vast paisatge americà que el connectarà amb el passat i amb el futur i amb els misteris insondables del món que l'envolta. R. J. Palacio ens explica una història preciosa i punyent alhora sobre el poder de l'amor i les connexions que ens uneixen a través de la distància i del temps.
Poni (edición en castellano)
by R.J. PalacioLa nueva novela de R.J. Palacio, autora de Wonder, nos recuerda que la verdadera amistad es la mejor compañera de viaje. R.J. Palacio, la aclamada autora de Wonder. La lección de August, teje una bellísima y desgarradora historia sobre el poder del amor y sobre los vínculos que nos unen a través de la distancia y el tiempo. Un clásico moderno capaz de llegar a lectores de todas las edades. Silas, de doce años, despierta en la oscuridad de la noche y descubre que tres jinetes han llegado para llevarse a su padre. Silas se queda solo y asustado, pero, cuando el destino lleva a un poni a aparecer en su puerta, sabe lo que tiene que hacer: partir en un peligroso viaje a través del vasto paisaje americano para encontrar a su padre. Un viaje que lo conectará con su pasado y futuro y con los insondables misterios del mundo que lo rodea.
Pool Boys
by Erin Haft Hailey AbbottIn the smart, sexy tradition of New York Times bestsellers NEXT SUMMER and SOUTH BEACH, comes a new, sizzling look at tangled teenage romances set in a posh country club.There's the filthy-rich spoiled princess lounging in her Versace gold string bikini. The uber-hot pool boy who never has his shirt on. The poor-but-beautiful girl stuck working behind the snack bar. The handsome tennis star whose even better at kissing.The tight pack of best friends who've been spending summers at the Club forever. . . AND the mysterious newcomer who throws everything off whack. This summer, their lives and loves will all intersect in the most juicy ways imaginable. Because, in the Club, no rules apply. . . except the rules of attraction.
Poor Little Dead Girls
by Lizzie FriendThe first time she is blindfolded and kidnapped, star-athlete and posh boarding school newbie Sadie is terrified. She wakes up in a dark room surrounded by hushed whispers, hooded strangers, and a mysterious voice whispering not-so-sweet nothings in her ear. But once the robes come off, she realizes it's just an elaborate prank designed to induct her into the group that's been pulling the strings at Keating Hall for generations. The circle has it all--incredible connections; fabulous parties; and, of course, an in with the brother society's gorgeous pledges. The instant popularity is enough to make Sadie forget about the unexplained marks on her body, the creepy ceremonial rituals, and the incident that befell one of her teammates the year before. So the next time Sadie is kidnapped, she isn't scared, but she should be. The worst of Keating Hall is yet to come.
Poor Unfortunate Soul-Villains, Book 3 (Villains)
by Serena ValentinoThe third novel in Serena Valentino's (Fairest of All, Beast Within) "VILLAINS" trilogy, featuring the story of the Little Mermaid from the perspective of the sea witch Ursula
Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale Of The Sea Witch
by Serena Valentino Disney Storybook Art TeamHow did the sea witch, Ursula, become so twisted and filled with hatred? After Ursula is cast out of the kingdom by King Triton, she makes a deal with three powerful witches to commit a terrible deed - but will Ursula or the witches be happy with the outcome? Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with Ursula. Will the cost of losing her enchanting voice and nearly her soul prove too high for Ariel, or will the power of good prevail?
Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum
by Meghan McCarthyGum. It’s been around for centuries—from the ancient Greeks to the American Indians, everyone’s chewed it. But the best kind of gum—bubble gum!—wasn’t invented until 1928, when an enterprising young accountant at Fleer Gum and Candy used his spare time to experiment with different recipes. Bubble-blowing kids everywhere will be delighted with Megan McCarthy’s entertaining pictures and engaging fun facts as they learn the history behind the pink perfection of Dubble Bubble.
Pop's Chocklit Shoppe of Horrors (Archie Horror Presents #1)
by Amy ChasePop Tate is the glue holding Riverdale together, whether everyone realizes or not. His Chock’lit Shoppe is the beating heart of the city, where everyone can stop in for a delicious bite and some safe haven—even the worst sorts. And not just the run-of-the-mill rapscallions who recently broke the jukebox. When a young Riverdale couple (Nick St. Clair and Sherry Thyme) attempt to dine and dash on the humble small business owner, they quickly discover the fryer grease isn’t the only heart-stopping thing about the Chock’lit Shoppe. From tales of mystery meat to the unnatural visitors that dine late at night, this anthology tells stories about the horrors that happen at Riverdale’s beloved malt shop—and how Pop Tate is at the center of it all, the most powerful figure in Riverdale providing haven to all sorts of terrors and underhanded villainy.
Popular Culture: 1940-1959
by Nick HunterWhat was “skiffle”? How did technology impact the look and design of everyday things during these years? Disney and drive-in theaters, Elvis Presley, and Marilyn Monroe, this is the era where popular culture really comes into its own! It’s also the era where a TV set might find its home in the living room of an average family. Find out how fashion, music, and movies changed and developed after WWII, and how the Cold War also had an influence.
Por el amor de Pedro Infante
by Denise ChávezPedro Infante. Irresistible galán de la pantalla grande. Su imagen provoca mareos y suspiros de añoranza a las mexicanas y le proporciona a Tere çvila, Secretaria del Club de Admiradores de Pedro Infante #256, el ideal soñado con que mide a los varones, por demás reales, de su existencia. Tere vive en Cabritoville, Nuevo México, un pueblito fronterizo donde no caben secretos, y sabe muy bien que no podrá ocultar mucho tiempo su amorío con Lucio, el hombre casado que la trae loca -- cuando no está robándose unas horas con él en el Motel Sands. Aœn más difícil que guardar el secreto le resulta mantener interesado al tornadizo de Lucio, ni hablar de los permanentes sermones que le suelta Irma, su mejor amiga, acerca del pésimo gusto que tiene para elegir amantes. Tere emprende la bœsqueda del sentido de su vida soltera y dificultad, bebiendo Tecate en un tugurio que mucho ha frecuentado, mirando videos de las películas de Pedro Infante que son su vida y que tal vez ya haya repasado hasta el exceso. Luego empieza a separar la lujuria y el amor verdadero, la ensoñación cinemática y el destino rasposo y complicado que a ella le pertenece si lo quiere.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Por ti daré mi vida (Periscopio)
by Elia Barceló EsteveYo tenía a Ted, que era como yo, que tampoco sabía de dónde venía ni quiénes habían sido sus padres. Ted, que me quería como yo a él. Sin preguntas. Sin condiciones. Sin recelos. Ted, que era todo mi mundo. Por eso cuando supe que había sufrido un accidente, sentí como si el suelo bajo mis pies desapareciera. Sé que no digo nada original, pero es exactamente lo que sentí: como cuando estás en lo más alto de una montaña rusa y, de repente, sientes que vas a caer desde muchos, muchos metros. Sólo que no hay suelo al final. Y entonces, alguien me dio a elegir?
Por trece razones
by Jay AsherLa novela best seller en la que se basa la nueva serie de Netfilx. No puedes poner freno al futuro. Ni reescribir el pasado. La única forma de revelar los secretos es... darle al «Play». Una caja, trece caras de casete, trece culpables y una víctima. Apenas han pasado dos semanas desde el suicido de Hanna, cuando Clay encuentra una misteriosa caja en la puerta de su casa. La caja contiene unos casetes que serán el comienzo de un perverso juego que involucrará a todos los responsables de la muerte de Hanna. Reseñas:«Inquietante, bella y devastadora.»Chicago Tribune «Una visión fascinante de la mente de alguien que tomaría esta terrible decisión. Brillante e hipnótico.»Kirkus Review «Ritmo trepidante y emoción vertiginosa.»School Library Journal
Porcupines (Nature's Children)
by Laima DingwallWhen do porcupines sing? What's a porcupette? Why do porcupines eat sneakers and steering wheels? Find the answers to these questions, and learn much more about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and lives of porcupines. Other books in this series are available in this library.
Pornography: A Groundwork Guide (Groundwork Guides)
by Debbie NathanInformative and thought-provoking, this book from one of the most interesting and original thinkers currently looking at human sexuality provides a fresh view of pornography. Clearly and concisely written for young adults.Pornography addresses a very important issue in a rational, analytical manner. Society tells us that we aren't supposed to look at pornography — much less talk publicly about it — but the Internet has created unprecedented access to porn over the last few years.This book deals with pornography as a social issue, translating the best academic research into reader-friendly language."[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." — Globe and Mail
Portrait of a Shadow
by Meriam MetouiA missing sister. A mysterious boy. And a painting that holds the truth beneath its peeling edge...Inez is missing, but missing things can always be found.Mae knows this as a fact, even though the police investigation has come to a standstill, even though her parents are moving on. But when she goes to clear out her older sister’s studio, she finds a mess of research and a white canvas that seems even older than the ornate frame it is set in. The closer Mae gets to the canvas, the more difficult it is to pull her eyes away from its mottled surface, its heavy layers of white paint, its peeling top corner she is tempted to pull to see what’s beneath. But she doesn’t. Not yet.Mae decides to trace her sister’s last steps in the hopes of finding answers, certain that Inez’s disappearance is related to the painting. And she knows she is desperate enough to let the strange boy who claims to have been Inez’s neighbor tag along. Even if his good looks don't help distract from his avoidance of her questions. So begins a scavenger hunt piecing together what they can find from what Inez left behind. One that leads to centuries-old questions best left unasked and secrets best kept in the dark.From the author of A Guide to the Dark comes another romantic and eerie mystery about the lengths we are willing to go for the truth and the ones we love.
Poruliyal Kotpaadu (Economic Theory) 12th Standard - Tamilnadu Board
by Training State Council of Educational ResearchPoruliyal Kotpaadu (Economic Theory) Textbook for the 12th Standard Students, preparing for Tamil Nadu State Board Exam.
Positional Decision Making in Chess: with invaluable help from Jacob Aagaard, First Edition
by Boris GelfandBoris Gelfand focuses on such topics as the squeeze, space advantage, the transformation of pawn structures and the transformation of advantages. Based on examples from his own games and those of his hero, Akiba Rubinstein, Gelfand explains how he thinks during the game.
Positioning Pooh: Edward Bear after One Hundred Years (Children's Literature Association Series)
by Jennifer HarrisonContributions by Megan De Roover, Jennifer Harrison, Sarah Jackson, Zoe Jaques, Nada Kujundžić, Ivana Milković, Niall Nance-Carroll, Perry Nodelman, David Rudd, Jonathan Chun Ngai Tsang, Nicholas Tucker, Donna Varga, and Tim WadhamOne hundred years ago, disparate events culminated in one of the most momentous happenings in the history of children’s literature. Christopher Robin Milne was born to A. A. and Dorothy “Daphne” Milne; Edward Bear, a lovable stuffed toy, arrived on the market; and a living, young bear named Winnie settled in at the London Zoo. The collaboration originally begun by the Milnes, E. H. and Florence Shepard, Winnie herself, and the many toys and personalities who fed into the Pooh legend continued to evolve throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries to become a global phenomenon. Yet even a brief examination of this sensation reveals that Pooh and his adventures were from the onset marked by a rich complexity behind a seeming simplicity and innocence. This volume, after a decades-long lull in concentrated Pooh scholarship, seeks to highlight the plurality of perspectives, modes, and interpretations these tales afford, especially after the Disney Corporation scooped its paws into the honeypot in the 1950s. Positioning Pooh: Edward Bear after One Hundred Years argues the doings of Pooh remain relevant for readers in a posthuman, information-centric, media-saturated, globalized age. Pooh's forays destabilize social certainties on all levels—linguistic, ontological, legal, narrative, political, and so on. Through essays that focus on geography, language, narrative, characterization, history, politics, economics, and a host of other social and cultural phenomena, contributors to this volume explore how the stories open up discourses about identity, ethics, social relations, and notions of belonging. This first volume to offer multiple perspectives from multiple authors on the Winnie-the-Pooh books in a single collection focuses on and develops approaches that bring this classic of children’s literature into the current era. Essays included not only are of relevance to scholars with an interest in Pooh, Milne, and the “golden age” of children’s literature, but also showcase the development of children’s literature scholarship in step with exciting modern developments in literary theory.
Positive Discipline for Teenagers, Revised 2nd Edition: Empowering Your Teens and Yourself Through Kind and Firm Parenting (Positive Discipline)
by Jane Nelsen Lynn LottPositive Parenting for Those Important Teen YearsAdolescence is often a time of great stress and turmoil--not only for kids going through it, but for you, their parents as well. During the teen years, kids aggressively begin to explore a new sense of freedom, which often leads to feelings of resentment and powerlessness for parents who increasingly are excluded from their children's lives. This revised edition of Positive Discipline for Teenagers shows you how to break the destructive cycle of guilt and blame and work toward greater understanding and communication with your adolescents. Inside, you'll: ·Find out how to encourage your teen and yourself ·Grow to understand how your teen still needs you, but in different ways ·Learn how to get to know who your teen really is ·Discover how to develop sound judgment without being judgmental ·Learn how to use follow-through--the only surefire way to get chores done Over the years, millions of parents have come to trust the classic Positive Discipline series for its consistent, commmonsense approach to child rearing. Inside, you'll discover proven, effective methods for working with your teens. Over 1 million Positive Discipline books sold! "I highly recommend this book to parents, teachers, and all others who work with young people. It is one of the best books I have seen on helping adults and adolescents turn their conflict into friendship. Remarkably, it shows how to accomplish this while helping young people develop courage, confidence, responsibility, cooperation, self-respect, and trust. I urge you to read it." --H. Stephen Glenn, Ph.D., coauthor of Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Positive: A Memoir
by Ali Benjamin Paige RawlPaige Rawl was an ordinary girl.Cheerleader, soccer player, honor roll student. One of the good kids at her middle school. Then, on an unremarkable day, Paige disclosed the one thing that made her "different": her HIV-positive status.It didn't matter that she was born with the disease or that her illness posed no danger to her classmates.Within hours, the bullying began.They called her PAIDS. Left cruel notes on her locker. Talked in whispers about her and mocked her openly. She turned to school administrators for help. Instead of assisting her, they ignored her urgent pleas . . . and told her to stop the drama.She had never felt more alone.One night, desperate for escape, Paige found herself in front of the medicine cabinet, staring at a bottle of sleeping pills.That could have been the end of her story. Instead, it was only the beginning.Finding comfort in steadfast friends and a community of other kids touched by HIV, Paige discovered the strength inside of her, and she embarked on a mission to change things for the bullied kids who would follow in her footsteps.In this astonishing memoir, Paige immerses the reader in her experience and tells a story that is both deeply personal and completely universal: a story of one girl overcoming relentless bullying by choosing to be Positive.
Positively Me: A Child's Guide to Feeling Good
by Poppy O'NeillThis activity book is for children aged 7–11 yearsIt’s full of great information, fun activities and top tips to help your child feel happy and confident Does your child struggle with low mood?Perhaps they worry that they are not good enough and prefer not to try?Do they find it difficult to speak up in class or make friends?These could be signs that your child is experiencing feelings of low self-worth.This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child to boost their mood and sense of self-worth. It’s aimed at children aged 7–11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.Your child will be guided, with the help of Chip – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational affirmations and practical information for parents and carers.
Positively Teen: A Practical Guide to a More Positive, More Confident You
by Nicola MorganAn uplifting and optimistic guide to navigating the ups and downs of teen years and preparing for adulthood.Author Nicola Morgan is an international expert on teen development and mental health. During her talks to parents of pre-teens, she immediately sensed two overriding emotions: fear and pessimism. Parents were worried about their children becoming teenagers, assuming that it would be a negative experience. Not only is that a sad outlook on the teenage experience--it doesn't have to be true! Breezy and compassionate, Positively Teen teaches teens how to approach their adolescent years with optimism and understanding, giving them the skills they need to develop long-term well-being. Full of practical, proven strategies, it includes advice on how to flourish both physically and mentally--from learning to do things you enjoy, to understanding how to look after your diet, exercise and attitude, to understanding your personality. With these strengths and skills in hand, teens will learn to weather any storm and thrive on the challenges of this time in their lives.
Possessing Jessie
by Nancy SpringerWhen Jessie&’s brother dies, something takes hold of her in this chilling supernatural story of guilt, possession, and obsession Jessie wakes up knowing exactly what she needs to do. Gazing at her reflection in the bathroom mirror, she begins cutting off her beautiful locks, leaving herself with a short, boyish cut—just like her brother&’s. Jason died in a car crash, and since the funeral, Jessie hasn&’t been the same. Now, wearing her brother&’s clothes, her hair spiked just the way he used to wear his, she can face herself again. But what starts out as a difficult grieving process becomes something much more serious. Before long, she is sleeping in his bedroom, talking like him, even hearing his voice in her head. She is no longer just acting like Jason . . . she is starting to become him.
Possessing Jessie
by Nancy SpringerWhen Jessie&’s brother dies, something takes hold of her in this chilling supernatural story of guilt, possession, and obsession Jessie wakes up knowing exactly what she needs to do. Gazing at her reflection in the bathroom mirror, she begins cutting off her beautiful locks, leaving herself with a short, boyish cut—just like her brother&’s. Jason died in a car crash, and since the funeral, Jessie hasn&’t been the same. Now, wearing her brother&’s clothes, her hair spiked just the way he used to wear his, she can face herself again. But what starts out as a difficult grieving process becomes something much more serious. Before long, she is sleeping in his bedroom, talking like him, even hearing his voice in her head. She is no longer just acting like Jason . . . she is starting to become him.