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Bangladesh
by Thomas StreissguthAn overview of Bangladesh's geography and history, along with an exploration of the political, economic, and cultural landscape of this country in South Asia.
A Banh Mi for Two
by Trinity NguyenIn this sweet sapphic romance about two foodies in love, Vivi meets Lan while studying abroad in Vietnam and they spend the semester unraveling their families' histories—and eating all the street food in Sài Gòn. In Sài Gòn, Lan is always trying to be the perfect daughter, dependable and willing to care for her widowed mother and their bánh mì stall. Her secret passion, however, is A Bánh Mì for Two, the food blog she started with her father, but has stopped updating since his passing.Meanwhile, Vietnamese American Vivi Huynh, has never been to Việt Nam. Her parents rarely even talk about the homeland that clearly haunts them. So Vivi secretly goes to Vietnam for a study abroad program her freshman year of college. She’s determined to figure out why her parents left, and to try everything she’s seen on her favorite food blog, A Bánh Mì for Two.When Vivi and Lan meet in Sài Gòn, they strike a deal. Lan will show Vivi around the city, helping her piece together her mother’s story through crumbling photographs and old memories. Vivi will help Lan start writing again so she can enter a food blogging contest. And slowly, as they explore the city and their pasts, Vivi and Lan fall in love.
Banished
by Betsy SchowDorthea of Emerald is used to being treated like the princess she is. Except she's trapped in a strange land called Kansas, where no one recognizes she's royalty. Not her parents, not the hospital's doctors, not even the cute patient who keeps flirting with her. The only one who knows who she really is? The evil Blanc. And she's thundering into Kansas to erase Dorethea's—and everyone else's—story.Back in Camelot, outlaw Rexi's got her own problems...like being locked in a tower. She may have trained with Robin Hood, but she's going to need to steal more than a key to escape Gwenevere's trap to take back Excalibur. And even if Rexi manages to get free, she still needs to reclaim her storyline from Morte's wicked plotting.It's not over until the last spot of ink dries.Dorethea and Rexi won't give up their happily ever afters without a fight. But with the villains of Story scripting their triumph, does this spell The End for Dorethea and Rexi?
Banking Awareness
by Rohit Singh Rakesh Kumar RoshanArihantthis book is very useful for IBPS, SBI (Bank PO clerk) & Other Exams. Covers all the fundamental concepts of banking sector.
Banned Together: Our Fight for Readers' Rights
by Edited by Ashley Hope Pérez; illustrated by Debbie FongA dazzling YA anthology that spotlights the transformative power of books while equipping teens to fight for the freedom to read, featuring the voices of 15 diverse, award-winning authors and illustrators.Books are disappearing from shelves across the country. What does this mean for authors, illustrators, and—most crucially—for young readers? This bold collection of fiction, memoir, poetry, graphic narratives, essays, and other genres explores book bans through various lenses, and empowers teens to fight back. From moving personal accounts to clever comebacks aimed at censorship, fifteen legendary YA authors and illustrators confront the high-stakes question of what is lost when books are kept from teens. Contributors include Elana K. Arnold, Nikki Grimes, Ellen Hopkins, Kelly Jensen, Brendan Kiely, Maia Kobabe, Bill Konigsberg, Kyle Lukoff, MariNaomi, Trung Lê Nguyễn, Ashley Hope Pérez, Isabel Quintero, Traci Sorell, Robin Stevenson, and Padma Venkatraman; the collection is a star-studded must-read that packs strength and power into every last word. Striking illustrations from Ignatz-nominated artist Debbie Fong pair perfectly with the searing, impactful narrative. Resources include tips from the Vandegrift Banned Book Club and other teen activists, as well as extensive recommended book lists, a How to Start Your Own Little Free Library flier, and more.
The Bar Code Prophecy (Bar Code Ser. #3)
by Suzanne WeynIn the third novel of this YA dystopian series, a teen goes up against a global organization trying to control humans through a bar code tattoo.The year is 2025 and the mysterious, ubiquitous, and seemingly omnipotent multi-national corporation, Global 1 is still in power. A power Grace Morrow is okay with—until she meets her biological father, who is the head of Global 1’s nanobot injection project. When he warns Grace not to get the anticipated bar code tattoo when she turns seventeen, Grace is stunned by his revelations. Then she goes home to find her adoptive family vanished. Determined to find them, she turns to the anti-bar-code group Decode. Going undercover for Decode, Grace is on a mission to figure out what Global 1 is up to and ultimately, to shut the organization down for good.
The Bar Code Rebellion (The Bar Code #2)
by Suzanne WeynThe second book in the action-packed Bar Code series.They want your identity. They want your freedom. They can't have them. The bar code rebellion.Kayla has resisted getting the bar code tattoo, even though it's mean forfeiting a "normal" life. Without the tattoo, she's an exile. But she can't stay an exile for long. . . .For reasons she doesn't completely understand--but will soon discover--Kayla is at the center of a lethal conspiracy that will soon threaten the very notion of freedom. Kayla can either give in to the bar code, or she can join the resistance and fight it. The choice, for her, is clear: It's time to fight.They want your identity.They want your freedom.They can't have them.The bar code rebellion.
The Bar Code Tattoo (The Bar Code #1)
by Suzanne WeynIndividuality vs. conformity. Identity vs. access. Freedom vs. control.The bar code tattoo.The bar code tattoo. Everybody's getting it. It will make your life easier, they say. It will hook you in. It will become your identity. But what if you say no? What if you don't want to become a code? For Kayla, this one choice changes everything. She becomes an outcast in her high school. Dangerous things happen to her family. There's no option but to run . . . for her life.Indivuality vs. conformity.. Identity vs. access. Freedom vs. control.The bar code tattoo.
Barbary
by Vonda N. McIntyreA story of feline first contact by the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author that &“recalls Robert Heinlein&’s excellent stories for this age group&” (Publishers Weekly). Twelve-year-old Barbary has been dreaming of going to space for as long as she can remember. Now, the orphan is on her way, joining the family of her mother&’s best friend on the research station Einstein—but she won&’t be going alone. Barbary can&’t bear to leave behind her only friend, a Manx tabby cat named Mickey. Getting used to zero gravity is just one challenge the pair will face on their journey; when they finally land on Einstein, Barbary will have to trust her new sister with her secret stowaway. But Mickey&’s mischievous nature may get Barbary kicked off of her new home for good—and put all of humanity at risk as an alien ship flies their way . . . &“Excitement about space, living on a frontier, and . . . down-to-earth mechanical details . . . McIntyre displays the talent that won her acclaim.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Engrossing. A lot of physics and engineering are woven unobtrusively into the book. Good for buffs and newcomers.&” —Kirkus Reviews
The Barbed Coil
by J. V. JonesTessa McCamfrey, young and rootless resident of Southern California, has never found much in life that interests her. All of that changes when she stumbles upon a ring that transports her to a distant time and place. There she discovers her unexpected talent: She can create luminous, magical illustrations that have the power to influence others' lives. She becomes involved in the fate of kingdoms when her power is brought to bear against an evil king whose mind has been taken over by a golden crown called the Barbed Coil. As in The Book of Words trilogy, J.V. Julie) Jones imbues every one of her characters with personality, from the dashing mercenary Ravis, who becomes Tessa's protector in this strange new world, to the sailors, innkeepers, soldiers, and others who populate her lush, involving story.
El barco de los muertos (Magnus Chase y los Dioses de Asgard #3)
by Rick RiordanEl barco de los muertos es la entrega final de la trepidante trilogía de aventuras basada en la mitología nórdica «Magnus Chase y los dioses de Asgard» de Rick Riordan, el autor de literatura de aventuras fantásticas número uno en el mundo. La mayor amenaza para Asgard está a punto de hacerse realidad y Magnus Chase tiene que embarcar hacia el viaje más peligroso de su vida. Sin embargo esta vez contará con una ayuda inesperada. Magnus Chase ha pasado de ser un adolescente sin techo a vivir en el Hotel Valhalla y convertirse en uno de los guerreros de Odín. Como digno hijo de Frey, el dios del verano, la fertilidad y la salud, a Magnus no le gustan especialmente las guerras y las batallas, pero sus amigos son fuertes y un poco cabezotas, así que juntos han conseguido derrotar a Grimwolf y luchar contra gigantes para hacerse con el martillo de Thor. Ahora, Magnus y sus compañeros tienen que partir hacia las fronteras más lejanas de Jotunheim y Niflheim para enfrentarse a la mayor amenaza de Asgard. ¿Conseguirán completar su peligroso viaje con éxito o ha llegado, al fin, el temido Ragnarok?
The Barefoot Way: A Faith Guide for Youth, Young Adults, and the People Who Walk With Them
by Dori Grinenko BakerThis exceptional and innovative resource invites older youth, college students, and all who care about them, to participate for 21 days in journey and experiences of youth who have encountered God and told their story. Perfect for individual, small group, and workshop use, each day readers step "barefoot" onto the "Holy Ground" of these experiences in order to "L. I. V. E. " the story themselves: To Listen, Immerse, View it Wider, and Explore Actions and "Aha" moments.
Barely Missing Everything
by Matt MendezJuan has plans. He’s going to get out of El Paso, Texas, on a basketball scholarship and make something of himself—or at least find something better than his mom Fabi’s cruddy apartment, her string of loser boyfriends, and a dead dad. Basketball is going to be his ticket out, his ticket up. He just needs to make it happen. <p><p> His best friend JD has plans, too. He’s going to be a filmmaker one day, like Quinten Tarantino or Guillermo del Toro (NOT Steven Spielberg). He’s got a camera and he’s got passion—what else could he need? <p> Fabi doesn’t have a plan anymore. When you get pregnant at sixteen and have been stuck bartending to make ends meet for the past seventeen years, you realize plans don’t always pan out, and that there some things you just can’t plan for… <p> Like Juan’s run-in with the police, like a sprained ankle, and a tanking math grade that will likely ruin his chance at a scholarship. Like JD causing the implosion of his family. Like letters from a man named Mando on death row. Like finding out this man could be the father your mother said was dead. <p> Soon Juan and JD are embarking on a Thelma and Louise–like road trip to visit Mando. Juan will finally meet his dad, JD has a perfect subject for his documentary, and Fabi is desperate to stop them. But, as we already know, there are some things you just can’t plan for…
Barkerville Beginnings: Canadian Historical Brides (Canadian Historical Brides #4)
by WesterlingFaced with financial ruin and the loss of her good name, Rose Chadwick decides to make a new start for herself and her young daughter Hannah in the rough and tumble gold rush town of Barkerville, British Columbia. However, making a new life is not so easy when it’s built on lies. And, long suppressed emotions within her are stirred when she meets a handsome young Englishman.
Barkerville Beginnings: Canadian Historical Brides (Canadian Historical Brides #4)
by A. M. WesterlingFaced with financial ruin and the loss of her good name, Rose Chadwick decides to make a new start for herself and her young daughter Hannah in the rough and tumble gold rush town of Barkerville, British Columbia. However, making a new life is not so easy when it’s built on lies. And, long suppressed emotions within her are stirred when she meets a handsome young Englishman. Viscount Harrison St. John knows he’s expected to marry well to bolster his family fortunes. Instead, he leaves England to pursue riches in the gold fields of a frontier town in the far off wilds of Canada. Soured on love because of a betrayal by his former fiancé, Harrison resists the attraction he has for Rose. Particularly considering she appears to be a happily married woman with a daughter of her own. Will dark secrets from Rose’s past keep them apart? Or will they find love, happiness and a new life together in the bustling town of Barkerville?
Barrier (The Alternative)
by Patrick JonesWhen Jessica is diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, she finally understands why her best friend is her dog and why she breaks out in a sweat whenever she interacts with others. She hopes a fresh start at Rondo Alternative High School will help. Joining the manga club seems like a good move—especially since quirky, quiet Dylan is a member. Can a kindred spirit help her work through her anxiety? Can she overcome her fear and make some real friends?
Barrio Walk: Stepping Into Wisdom
by Ruben GonzalesBarrio Walk: Stepping into Wisdom is about life during the late 1950's and beyond in Phoenix, AZ. It is a chronological sequence of the author's experiences that shows his simple life during his early school years. There is description of the multi-racial school environment and the interaction among students. He experiences the wrong end of a bullying incident on the school playground. He is devasted when none of his friends come to his aid. He spends his last two years of elementary at a small Catholic school.His life changes after he is unexpectedly left in Los Angeles at the age of fourteen. His aging grandparents live in the middle of the rugged City Terrace barrio in East LA. He is homesick and has trouble dealing with a demanding grandmother showing early symptoms of Alzheimer's. He plans to ride his bicycle 440 miles back to Phoenix, when God changes his plan. He visits a seminary in Compton, CA and makes a hasty decision to become a priest. He spends his first two years of high school at Dominguez Seminary.After he decides to quit his quest for the priesthood, the book describes the struggles of re-entering into a "normal" adolescence in the barrio of Phoenix. Most of his experiences are centered on working in a dysfunctional job environment at a nearby grocery store.As the young man continues into his latter teenage years, he begins to change gradually for the worse. He discovers his fondness of alcohol that later becomes an addiction. His struggles continue as he tries to figure out his purpose in life. He is on the verge of getting into serious trouble with the law in various situations. These include underage drinking, almost getting caught in an attempt to steal a car battery and has an alcohol related motor vehicle accident. His life becomes more complicated as he adds a substance to enhance his drinking ability. His life is in a downward spiral. He is rescued from all of this when he escapes the barrio by joining the Navy.The purpose of the book is to show others with similar beginnings what brought him to believe in the manner he currently does. It is not meant to say, "The way I believe is right, and you are wrong" or to put down anyone&’s beliefs. The book is intended to encourage the reader to take a closer look at what they truly believe. Scripture is used to shine light on Jesus as the way to the Father. It is emphasized the way explicitly and not one of the ways to the Father.Barrio Walk is a story of Hope interspersed with humor and scripture. The book shows glimpses of the future with the sharing of the author's born-again experience much later in life. The final chapter is one of triumph as it describes his father&’s acceptance of Christ and his "jump" into Eternal life at his moment of death.
Barron's Biology Practice Plus: 400+ Online Questions and Quick Study Review
by Deborah T. Goldberg M.S. Marisa AbramsNeed quick review and practice to help you excel in Biology?Barron&’s Biology Practice Plus features more than 400 online practice questions and a concise review guide that covers the basics of Biology. Inside you&’ll find:Concise review on the basics of Biology—an excellent resource for students who want a quick review of the most important topicsAccess to 400+ online questions arranged by topic for customized practiceOnline practice includes answer explanations with expert advice for all questions plus scoring to track your progressThis essential guide is the perfect practice supplement for students and teachers!
Barron's Chemistry Practice Plus: 400+ Online Questions and Quick Study Review
by Mark Kernion M.A. Joseph A. Mascetta M.S.Need quick review and practice to help you excel in Chemistry?Barron&’s Chemistry Practice Plus features more than 400 online practice questions and a concise review guide that covers the basics of Chemistry. Inside you&’ll find:Concise review on the basics of Chemistry—an excellent resource for students who want a quick review of the most important topicsAccess to 400+ online questions arranged by topic for customized practiceOnline practice includes answer explanations with expert advice for all questions plus scoring to track your progressThis essential guide is the perfect practice supplement for students and teachers!
Barron's Math 360: A Complete Study Guide to Geometry with Online Practice
by Lawrence S. Leff M.S. Elizabeth WaiteBarron&’s Math 360: Geometry is your complete go-to guide for everything geometryThis comprehensive guide is an essential resource for:High school and college coursesHomeschoolingVirtual LearningLearning podsInside you&’ll find:Comprehensive Content Review: Begin your study with the basic building blocks of geometry and build as you go. Topics include, the building blocks of geometry, angle pairs and perpendicular lines, transformation geometry, ratios and proportions, area and volume, and much more.Effective Organization: Topic organization and simple lesson formats break down the subject matter into manageable learning modules that help guide a successful study plan customized to your needs.Clear Examples and Illustrations: Easy-to-follow explanations, hundreds of helpful illustrations, and numerous step-by-step examples make this book ideal for self-study and rapid learning.Practice Exercises: Each chapter ends with practice exercises designed to reinforce and extend key skills and concepts. These checkup exercises, along with the answers and solutions, will help you assess your understanding and monitor your progress.Access to Online Practice: Take your learning online for 50 practice questions designed to test your knowledge with automated scoring to show you how far you have come.
Barron's Math 360: A Complete Study Guide to Pre-Algebra with Online Practice
by Caryl LorandiniBarron&’s Math 360: Pre-Algebra is your complete go-to guide for everything pre-algebraThis comprehensive guide is an essential resource for:Intermediate and high school coursesHomeschoolingVirtual LearningLearning podsInside you&’ll find:Comprehensive Content Review: Begin your study with the basic building blocks of pre-algebra and build as you go. Topics include, fractions, expressions, equations, graphing word problems, and much more.Effective Organization: Topic organization and simple lesson formats break down the subject matter into manageable learning modules that help guide a successful study plan customized to your needs.Clear Examples and Illustrations: Easy-to-follow explanations, hundreds of helpful illustrations, and numerous step-by-step examples make this book ideal for self-study and rapid learning.Practice Exercises: Each chapter ends with practice exercises designed to reinforce and extend key skills and concepts. These checkup exercises, along with the answers and solutions, will help you assess your understanding and monitor your progress.Access to Online Practice: Take your learning online for 50 practice questions designed to test your knowledge with automated scoring to show you how far you have come.
Barron's Math 360: A Complete Study Guide to Pre-Calculus with Online Practice
by Lawrence S. Leff M.S. Christina PawlowskiBarron&’s Math 360: Pre-Calculus is your complete go-to guide for everything pre-calculusThis comprehensive guide is an essential resource for:High school and college coursesHomeschoolingVirtual LearningLearning podsInside you&’ll find:Comprehensive Content Review: Begin your study with the basic building blocks of pre-calculus and build as you go. Topics include, algebraic methods, functions and graphs, complex numbers, polynomial and rational functions, and much more.Effective Organization: Topic organization and simple lesson formats break down the subject matter into manageable learning modules that help guide a successful study plan customized to your needs.Clear Examples and Illustrations: Easy-to-follow explanations, hundreds of helpful illustrations, and numerous step-by-step examples make this book ideal for self-study and rapid learning.Practice Exercises: Each chapter ends with practice exercises designed to reinforce and extend key skills and concepts. These checkup exercises, along with the answers and solutions, will help you assess your understanding and monitor your progress.Access to Online Practice: Take your learning online for 50 practice questions designed to test your knowledge with automated scoring to show you how far you have come.
Barron's Science 360: With 2 Practice Tests (Barron's Test Prep Ser.)
by Kenneth Rideout M.S.Barron&’s Math 360: Physics is your complete go-to guide for everything physicsThis comprehensive guide is an essential resource for:High school and college coursesHomeschoolingVirtual LearningLearning podsInside you&’ll find:Comprehensive Content Review: Begin your study with the basic building blocks of physics and build as you go. Topics include, motion, forces, electricity, magnetism and introduction to nuclear physics, and much more.Effective Organization: Topic organization and simple lesson formats break down the subject matter into manageable learning modules that help guide a successful study plan customized to your needs.Clear Examples and Illustrations: Easy-to-follow explanations, hundreds of helpful illustrations, and numerous step-by-step examples make this book ideal for self-study and rapid learning.Practice Exercises: Each chapter ends with practice exercises designed to reinforce and extend key skills and concepts. These checkup exercises, along with the answers and solutions, will help you assess your understanding and monitor your progress.Access to Online Practice: Take your learning online for 50 practice questions designed to test your knowledge with automated scoring to show you how far you have come.
Barron's Science 360: A Complete Study Guide to Biology with Online Practice
by Gabrielle I. Edwards Cynthia PfirrmannBarron&’s Science 360: Biology is your complete go-to guide for everything biologyThis comprehensive guide is an essential resource for:High school and college coursesHomeschoolingVirtual LearningLearning podsInside you will find:Comprehensive Content Review: Begin your study with the basic building block of biology and build as you go. Topics include, the cell, bacteria and viruses, fungi, plants, invertebrates, Homo sapiens, biotechnology, and much more.Effective Organization: Topic organization and simple lesson formats break down the subject matter into manageable learning modules that help guide a successful study plan customized to your needs.Clear Examples and Illustrations: Easy-to-follow explanations, hundreds of helpful illustrations, and numerous step-by-step examples make this book ideal for self-study and rapid learning.Practice Exercises: Each chapter ends with practice exercises designed to reinforce and extend key skills and concepts. These checkup exercises, along with the answers and solutions, will help you assess your understanding and monitor your progress.Access to Online Practice: Take your learning online for 50 practice questions designed to test your knowledge with automated scoring to show you how far you have come.
Barron's Science 360: A Complete Study Guide to Chemistry with Online Practice
by Mark Kernion M.A. Joseph A. Mascetta M.S.Barron&’s Science 360: Chemistry is your complete go-to guide for everything chemistryThis comprehensive guide is an essential resource for:High school and college coursesHomeschoolingVirtual LearningLearning podsInside you&’ll find:Comprehensive Content Review: Begin your study with the basic building block of chemistry and build as you go. Topics include, atomic structure, chemical formulas, electrochemistry, the basics of organic chemistry, and much more.Effective Organization: Topic organization and simple lesson formats break down the subject matter into manageable learning modules that help guide a successful study plan customized to your needs.Clear Examples and Illustrations: Easy-to-follow explanations, hundreds of helpful illustrations, and numerous step-by-step examples make this book ideal for self-study and rapid learning.Practice Exercises: Each chapter ends with practice exercises designed to reinforce and extend key skills and concepts. These checkup exercises, along with the answers and solutions, will help you assess your understanding and monitor your progress.Access to Online Practice: Take your learning online for 50 practice questions designed to test your knowledge with automated scoring to show you how far you have come.