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Beneath These Cursed Stars
by Lexi Ryan#1 New York Times bestselling author Lexi Ryan brings us the first book in a new romantic fantasy set in the enchanting world of These Hollow Vows. When a human princess armed with death's kiss allies with a fae shifter on the run, their mission to assassinate an evil king collides with a fatal prophecy.Princess Jasalyn has a secret. Armed with an enchanted ring that gives her death’s kiss, Jas has been sneaking away from the palace at night to assassinate her enemies.Shape-shifter Felicity needs a miracle. Fated to kill her magical father, she’s been using her unique ability to evade a fatal prophecy.When rumors of evil king Mordeus’s resurrection spread through the shadow court, Jasalyn decides to end him once and for all. Felicity agrees to take the form of the princess, allowing Jas to covertly hunt Mordeus—and starting Felicity on the path that could finally take her home.While Jasalyn teams up with the charming and handsome Kendrick, Felicity sets out to get closer to the Wild Fae king, Misha. Kendrick helps Jasalyn feel something other than anger for the first time in three years, and Misha makes Felicity wish for a world where she’s free to be her true self. Soon, the girls’ missions are at risk right alongside their hearts.The future of the human and fae realms hangs in the balance as fates intertwine. Between perilous tasks, grim secrets, and forbidden romances, Jasalyn and Felicity find that perhaps their stars are the most cursed of all.
Beneath Wandering Stars
by Ashlee CowlesAs featured on Bustle.com After her soldier brother is horribly wounded in Afghanistan, Gabriela must honor the vow she made: If anything ever happened to him, she would walk the Camino de Santiago through Spain, making a pilgrimage in his name. The worst part is that the promise stipulates that she must travel with her brother's best friend--a boy she has despised all her life. Her brother is in a coma, and Gabi feels that she has no time to waste, but she is unsure. Will she hesitate too long, or risk her own happiness to keep a promise? An up-close look at the lives of the children of military families, Beneath Wandering Stars takes readers on a journey of love, danger, laughter, and friendship, against all odds.
Beneath Wandering Stars
by Ashlee CowlesAs featured on Bustle.com After her soldier brother is horribly wounded in Afghanistan, Gabriela must honor the vow she made: If anything ever happened to him, she would walk the Camino de Santiago through Spain, making a pilgrimage in his name. The worst part is that the promise stipulates that she must travel with her brother's best friend--a boy she has despised all her life. Her brother is in a coma, and Gabi feels that she has no time to waste, but she is unsure. Will she hesitate too long, or risk her own happiness to keep a promise? An up-close look at the lives of the children of military families, Beneath Wandering Stars takes readers on a journey of love, danger, laughter, and friendship, against all odds.
Benito Mussolini: Fascist Italian Dictator
by Brenda HaugenFrom 1900 to the present day, humanity and the world have undergone major changes. Drastic shifts in theories and practice tested the standards of personal freedoms and religious conventions as well as science, technology, and industry. The new mind-set of the modern world includes a focus on humanitarianism and the belief that a global economy has made the world a more connected place. Starting as a fascist newspaper editor in the early 1900s, Benito Mussolini rallied enough support to become prime minister of Italy in 1922. He would go on to lead Italy into World War II and befriend Adolf Hitler, the Nazi leader of Germany. Even with the help of his powerful ally, Mussolini's war efforts would not succeed. Mussolini resigned from power and was executed by his own countrymen
Benito Runs (Surviving Southside Ser.)
by Justine FontesRunning away is the only option. Benito's father, Xavier, had been in Iraq for more than a year. When he returns, Benito's family life is not the same. Xavier suffers from PTSD—post-traumatic stress disorder—and yells constantly. He causes such a scene at a school function that Benny is embarrassed to go to back to Southside High. Benny can't handle seeing his dad so crazy, so he decides to run away. Will Benny find a new life? Or will he learn how to deal with his dad—through good times and bad?
Benito Runs (Surviving Southside)
by Justine FontesRunning away is the only option. Benito's father, Xavier, had been in Iraq for more than a year. When he returns, Benito's family life is not the same. Xavier suffers from PTSD—post-traumatic stress disorder—and yells constantly. He causes such a scene at a school function that Benny is embarrassed to go to back to Southside High. Benny can't handle seeing his dad so crazy, so he decides to run away. Will Benny find a new life? Or will he learn how to deal with his dad—through good times and bad?
Bent Heavens
by Daniel Kraus“Kraus gets under your skin with brutal, elegant efficiency. Necessarily horrifying, devastatingly timely.”—Kiersten White, New York Times-bestselling author of The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein and SlayerFrom New York Times-bestselling author Daniel Kraus comes a breakneck, genre-defying YA thriller perfect for fans of Kiersten White, Neal Shusterman, and M. T. Anderson.Liv Fleming’s father went missing more than two years ago, not long after he claimed to have been abducted by aliens. Liv has long accepted that he’s dead, though that doesn’t mean she has given up their traditions. Every Sunday, she and her lifelong friend Doug Monk trudge through the woods to check the traps Lee left behind, traps he set to catch the aliens he so desperately believed were after him.But Liv is done with childhood fantasies. Done pretending she believes her father’s absurd theories. Done going through the motions for Doug’s sake. However, on the very day she chooses to destroy the traps, she discovers in one of them a creature so inhuman it can only be one thing. In that moment, she’s faced with a painful realization: her dad was telling the truth. And no one believed him.Now, she and Doug have a choice to make. They can turn the alien over to the authorities…or they can take matters into their own hands. On the heels of the worldwide success of The Shape of Water, Daniel Kraus returns with a horrifying and heartbreaking thriller about the lengths people go to find justice and the painful reality of grief.“Bent Heavens is the darkest, angriest alien horror story that I've ever encountered. Hell. Yes.”—Stephanie Perkins, New York Times-bestselling author of There's Someone Inside Your House
Beorn the Proud (Living History Library)
by Madeleine A. Polland Joan Coppa DrennenTwo cultures, two faiths, struggle against each other in this exciting story by Madeleine Polland. You can almost hear the clash of arms and taste the Great Hall feasts in this authentic recreation of 9th century Europe, when Viking raiders ravaged the coasts of Ireland. Amid the battles and shipwrecks and deeds of bravery and treachery, twelve-year-old Beorn learns Christian humility from his young captive, Ness, the daughter of an Irish chieftain. Youngsters will enjoy the adventure, while their parents appreciate the realism.
Beowulf: An Adapted Classic
by Robert VandelThis classic series of plays, novels, and stories has been adapted, in a friendly format, for students reading at a various levels.<P> An excerpt from Beowulf: Out in the darkness, the monster stirred, gliding in shadow. Grendel moved quickly through the cloudy night, lurching up from the swampland. The warriors who were to guard the castle slept -- all but one. Beowulf, wakeful, was on watch for the demon. His anger mounting, he ached for revenge...
Beowulf as Children’s Literature
by Bruce Gilchrist and Britt MizeThe single largest category of Beowulf representation and adaptation, outside of direct translation of the poem, is children’s literature. Over the past century and a half, more than 150 new versions of Beowulf directed to child and teen audiences have appeared, in English and in many other languages. In this collection of original essays, Bruce Gilchrist and Britt Mize examine the history and processes of remaking Beowulf for young readers. Inventive in their manipulations of story, tone, and genre, these adaptations require their authors to make countless decisions about what to include, exclude, emphasize, de-emphasize, and adjust. This volume considers the many forms of children’s literature, focusing primarily on picture books, illustrated storybooks, and youth novels, but taking account also of curricular aids, illustrated full translations of the poem, and songs. Contributors address issues of gender, historical context, war and violence, techniques of narration, education, and nationalism, investigating both the historical and theoretical dimensions of bringing Beowulf to child audiences.
Berliners
by Vesper StamperA riveting story about the rivalry between two brothers living on opposite sides of the Berlin wall during its construction in the 1960s, and how their complicated legacy and dreams of greatness will determine their ultimate fate.A city divided. A family fractured. Two brothers caught between past and present.Berlin, 1961. Rudi Möser-Fleischmann is an aspiring photographer with dreams of greatness, but he can't hold a candle to his talented, charismatic twin brother Peter, an ambitious actor. With the sudden divorce of their parents, the brothers find themselves living in different sectors of a divided Berlin; the postwar partition strangely mirroring their broken family. But one night, as the city sleeps, the Berlin Wall is hurriedly built, dividing society further, and Rudi and Peter are forced to choose between playing by the rules and taking their dreams underground. That is, until the truth about their family history and the growing cracks in their relationship threaten to split them apart for good. From National Book Award-nominated, critically acclaimed author-illustrator Vesper Stamper comes a stark look at how resentment and denial can strain the bonds of brotherhood to the breaking point.
Bernard Evslin's Greek Mythology
by Bernard EvslinGods, heroes, and monsters made accessible by “one of the most widely published authors of classical mythology in the world” (The New York Times). With over ten million copies of his books sold worldwide, Bernard Evslin’s modern takes on Greek myths have captured the imaginations of countless readers. Collected here in one volume are nine books of timeless action and adventure surrounding such legendary figures as Zeus and the Olympians; heroes such as Perseus, who slew the hideous Medusa; the epic struggles of the Trojan War; and much, much more . . . This ebook includes Gods, Demigods and Demons; Hercules; Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths; Jason and the Argonauts; Monsters of Greek Mythology Volume One; Monsters of Greek Mythology Volume Two; The Adventures of Ulysses; The Dolphin Rider; and The Trojan War.
Bernard Evslin's Greek Mythology
by Bernard EvslinGods, heroes, and monsters made accessible by &“one of the most widely published authors of classical mythology in the world&” (The New York Times). With over ten million copies of his books sold worldwide, Bernard Evslin&’s modern takes on Greek myths have captured the imaginations of countless readers. Collected here in one volume are nine books of timeless action and adventure surrounding such legendary figures as Zeus and the Olympians; heroes such as Perseus, who slew the hideous Medusa; the epic struggles of the Trojan War; and much, much more . . . This ebook includes Gods, Demigods and Demons; Hercules; Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths; Jason and the Argonauts; Monsters of Greek Mythology Volume One; Monsters of Greek Mythology Volume Two; The Adventures of Ulysses; The Dolphin Rider; and The Trojan War.
Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution: (spanish Edition)
by Bernie SandersIn the Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution, Independent congressman, presidential candidate and activist Bernie Sanders continues his fight against the imbalances in the nation’s status quo, and shows you how to make a difference to effect the changes America—and the world—need to create a better tomorrow. Throughout the Presidential campaign, Senator Bernie Sanders promised voters a future to believe in through his progressive platform and a vision for America worth fighting for. This vision calls for an economic, environmental, health care, and social justice revolution beyond the stagnant agendas of Democrat and Republican politicians to build an equitable future for all Americans—especially the younger generation that will inherit the consequences of decisions made now.Inside this practical and inspiring guide to effecting change in today’s world, you’ll learn how to:· Understand and navigate the current system of policy and government· Work to change the system to reflect your values and to protect our society’s most vulnerable· Organize for the causes you care about most· Resources for further reading and organizations to get involved withWith more than two decades of Washington D.C. insider knowledge and experience, Senator Sanders knows how to fight and change the system from within, a system desperately in need of reform in health care, immigration, taxes, higher education, climate change, and criminal justice.The political revolution is just beginning. What role will you play?
Berries Goodman
by Emily Cheney NevilleThe Goodman family move to the suburbs and nine-year-old Berries finds his nearest playmate is a girl, Sandra. She is a year older than Berries, feels superior in many ways, and undertakes to teach him prejudice against Jews.<P><P> Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Winner
Berserker (Berserker Ser. #1)
by Emmy LaybourneThe highly anticipated historical fantasy from Emmy Laybourne, author of the internationally-bestselling Monument 14 trilogy.Ancient powers. Strong love. Desperate times.1883. Hanne would give anything to be free of the ancestral Viking curse that overcomes her when she or anyone she loves is in danger. She becomes a Berserker—an elegant, graceful and shameless killer. When she kills three men attacking their father, Hanne and her siblings must flee Norway and head to the American frontier, on a desperate search for their uncle, the one man who can help Hanne learn to control her powers.Aided by a young cowboy who agrees to be their guide, Hanne and her siblings use their ancient powers to survive the perilous trail, where blizzards, wild animals, and vicious bounty hunters await.A gripping and emotional story filled with adventure, destruction, longing and redemption.
El Beso de la Vida
by Brian L. Porter¿Qué maldad esconde el corazón de Transilvania? Cada noche, Alan Dexter tiene el mismo sueño: es seducido por su antigua colega Christina cuando súbitamente, dos de sus perfectos blancos dientes se convierten en colmillos y le atraviesan la carne. Dexter es un periodista escéptico, pero la sensación de que Christina está en peligro sólo crece. Luego descubre que ella ha desaparecido hace dos meses en las misteriosas montañas de Los Cárpatos. ¿Podrá Alan resolver el misterio y encontrar a Christina a tiempo? El Beso de la Vida de Brian L. Porter es un thriller que explora la naturaleza de la maldad y los monstruos que conviven en nuestras mentes.
El beso del traidor
by Erin BeatyUna chica convencida de no casarse.Un soldado desesperado por demostrar su valía.Un reino al borde de la guerra. La nueva trilogía de fantasía que está triunfando en Estados Unidos. Con una lengua afilada y un temperamento indisciplinado, Salvia no es precisamente lo que se espera de una dama, lo que no le supone ningún problema. Cuando la consideran no apta para el matrimonio, tiene que aprender de la mano de una casamentera, junto a otras jóvenes damas, cómo ser la jovencita perfecta. El único fin es que acabe contrayendo matrimonio en una alianza política. Pero Salvia sabe que tiene que estar siempre alerta, así que escucha las conversaciones de sus compañeras y de los soldados que las escoltan para enterarse de las verdades que ocultan. Cuando la escolta militar de las damas siente un levantamiento político, Salvia es reclutada por un intrépido militar para infiltrarse en las filas enemigas. Cuanto más descubre como espía, menos segura está de en quién confiar... Salvia se ve en atrapada en la representación más importante de toda su vida: de su actuación dependerá el destino del reino. ¿Podrá ser la espía que todos esperan? La crítica ha dicho...«Una historia de acción, con un argumento perfectamente trazado, repleta de traiciones y de intriga, con una heroína irresistible y un romance dulce y sexy». -Publishers Weekly.
Un beso en tu futuro: Deja que la línea del amor adivine tus deseos
by Raquel CastroNancy ha recibido un augurio: hay un beso en su futuro. Ella no sabe si creer en semejante profecía, ¿ese beso será de quien ella espera? ¡Qué asco los besos! De la autora ganadora del premio Gran Angular 2012 por su novela Ojos llenos de sombra. Nancy ha recibido un augurio: hay un beso en su futuro, y está inquieta porque Jonathan, su mejor amigo desde niños, ha dejado de ser el chico raro y un poco tonto de la infancia. Tiene que aceptar que se ha convertido en un galán muy simpático y... sí, se ha enamorado de él. Ahora tiene delante un futuro en el que no sabe si creer y un secreto en su presente que no se atreve a revelar a nadie. Pero no es la única en su escuela que guarda un secreto, porque el amor es más complicado de lo que parece, la amistad está en juego y va a necesitar paciencia, buen humor y un poco de suerte para no salir lastimada. Y, claro, para llegar sana y salva al encuentro con aquel beso. Una historia que equilibra los sentimientos, el valor de la amistad y la tolerancia. -Mensa. No se te olvida la cabeza porque de veras... -me dijo con una sonrisa mientras me aventaba el suéter a la cara. -Es que tengo prisa -mentí descaradamente-. Quiero ver si todavía está la señora de las congeladas, ya ves que se va temprano... -Mentirosa -respondió con esa sonrisa tan bonita que hacía que se me doblaran las rodillas. -¡No es mentira! -quise reclamar, pero no se me ocurrió qué más decir. Él se rio. ¡Cómo me gusta su risa! -Qué se me hace... que te gusta alguien... Sentí frío. ¿Me habría cachado? -Cómo crees, menso. -¿Todavía no? Eres muy lenta, Nanny. Has de ser la única del salón que sigue pensando que los besos son pura baba y microbios. Me dio calor en las mejillas pero fingí que guardar el suéter en la mochila era la actividad más importante del planeta. -¡Te pusiste roja! ¡Sí te gusta alguien! -y empezó a hacerme burla como niño chiquito. -Qué zonzo. Me dio asquito. Guácala eso de que te metan la lengua en la garganta para dejarte todos sus gérmenes. -No la friegues, Nan. No sabes lo que dices. Ya te veré, ya te veré. Como te dijo la señora del tarot, Nanny: ¡hay un beso en tu futuro!
Besos de murciélago
by Sílvia HervásEl Premio Ellas Juvenil Romántica nace de la colaboración entre la web Juvenil Romántica y la colección Ellas de Montena. Besos de murciélago fue Finalista Premio Ellas Juvenil Romántica 2012. James, un chico de la alta sociedad inglesa, va a pasar las vacaciones de Navidad con los Graham, una familia de clase media americana. Kesley será la encargada de hacerle de anfitriona, pero la verdad es que no lo tendrá nada fácil: la personalidad excéntrica y sofisticada de James se desvelará muy pronto. Acostumbrado a un tipo de vida propio de las élites, no aprueba ni a los amigos, ni al hermano rasta, ni la comida, ni la forma de vestir de Kesley. James extiende periódicos para sentarse en el autobús, compra los alimentos más caros y exclusivos del supermercado, pide taxis cada día y humilla a Kelsey con sus comentarios impertinentes. A pesar de las continuas peleas, de las ironías fuera de tono del inglés y de los cortes exasperados de Kelsey, la convivencia les forzará a establecer pactos y, poco a poco, el abismo que hay entre ellos se irá estrechando# Hasta que una noche, con unas copas de más y ante la sorpresa de Kelsey, James la besará con la excusa del muérdago navideño# Reseña:«Irresistiblemente divertida. »Juvenil Romántica
Besos rojos (Chasing Red #Volumen 2)
by Isabelle RoninBesos rojos es la segunda parte de la saga «Chasing Red», la nueva serie romántica que te hará creer en el amor a primera vista. «Sé que le he hecho daño.»Antes, su mano habría buscado la mía, habría entrelazado sus dedos con los míos.»Ahora ya no.»Pero no voy a dejar que esto termine así, voy a recuperarle.» Desde que Verónica se fue a vivir con Caleb su vida ha dado un giro de 180 grados. A pesar de todos los líos y problemas a los que se ha tenido que enfrentar, Verónica por fin ha sido capaz de luchar contra sus fantasmas y sus miedos, y ha aprendido a confiar en alguien y a dejarse querer. Ahora está solo a un paso de convertir su relación con Caleb en algo realmente especial, solo les queda una barrera que cruzar. ¿Estará preparada para... eso? Reseña:«¡Sueños rojos es una novela romántica y sexy como pocas!»Anna Todd, autora de After
The Best Chef In Second Grade (I Can Read #Level 2)
by Katharine KenahA famous chef is coming to visit Mr. Hopper's second grade class, and everyone is excited about bringing in their family's favourite dish except Ollie, who loves to cook but cannot find a dish his whole family likes.
Best Dog Stories
by Lesley O'MaraA selection of favorite dog stories, including selections by James Herriot, Jack London, Rudyard Kipling, Albert Payson Terhune, Virginia Woolf, P. G. Wodehouse, G. K. Chesterton and more.
The Best Friend (Fear Street #Book 17)
by R.L. StineFEAR STREET -- WHERE YOUR WORST NIGHTMARES LIVE... Honey Perkins just moved to Shadyside. But she's telling everyone that she is Becka Norwood's best friend from elementary school. Trouble is, Becka doesn't remember her at all. But that doesn't stop Honey. She insists on doing everything Becka does -- borrowing her clothes, borrowing her boyfriend...and then the horrible accidents begin. Honey swears she has nothing to do with them. She's just being a good friend. A best friend...to the end.