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Voces entrelazadas
by Sara Saudade¿Alguna vez has sentido que el destino está llamando a tu puerta? Lucía se ha perdido a sí misma y lleva un tiempo viviendo en un mundo gris. Pocas cosas despiertan su interés. Sin embargo, cuando encuentra en su librería preferida un ejemplar con anotaciones de su libro favorito, reflexiones que ella misma podría haber pensado, se enciende una chispa en su interior. Así, decide comenzar un juego, una tarea imposible: va a encontrar a su anterior dueño. Tiene pocas pistas, pero nada que perder. Lucía comienza aquel juego como vía de escape al dolor, al pasado y a un futuro incierto... pero en el que recuperará una parte de ella que pensaba perdida para siempre. Porque a veces los corazones se encuentran al azar... y entonces la magia vuelve a aparecer. Sin embargo, la vida no es un cuento de hadas y el amor es complicado y sencillo al mismo tiempo...
Voice of the Valley
by Sheena KoopsVoice of the Valley is a poetic, multi-layered, coming-of-age story inspired by the controversial flooding of Saskatchewan's Souris Valley. Onja Claibourn is almost fifteen. Her world is one of sage, buffalo bills, brown-eyed susans, cactus, flax, buckbrush, foxtail and orange moss—the world of the valley just beyond the family farm. Old roads twist like a game of snakes and ladders into the valley. Onja and her horse Ginger spend their summer days in exploration. But things begin to change when Onja discovers first an archeological dig and then the startling fact that there is a plan to dam and flood her valley. She cannot contemplate this change to the landscape she loves so much. And when she also discovers sixteen-year-old Etthen, working with the archaeologists, she begins those first faltering footsteps toward a totally unfamiliar landscape—romantic love. Onja Claibourn is a wonderfully complex and very real character—innocent, wise, shy, stubborn, playful, and caring. The other major character in the novel is the prairie landscape itself—huge sky, harsh sun, rolling hills, sweeping fields of grain.
Voices in the Air: Poems for Listeners
by Naomi Shihab Nye<p>Acclaimed and award-winning poet, teacher, and National Book Award finalist Naomi Shihab Nye’s uncommon and unforgettable voice offers readers peace, humor, inspiration, and solace. This volume of almost one hundred original poems is a stunning and engaging tribute to the diverse voices past and present that comfort us, compel us, lead us, and give us hope. <p>Voices in the Air is a collection of almost one hundred original poems written by the award-winning poet Naomi Shihab Nye in honor of the artists, writers, poets, historical figures, ordinary people, and diverse luminaries from past and present who have inspired her. Full of words of encouragement, solace, and hope, this collection offers a message of peace and empathy. <p>Voices in the Air celebrates the inspirational people who strengthen and motivate us to create, to open our hearts, and to live rewarding and graceful lives. With short informational bios about the influential figures behind each poem, and a transcendent introduction by the poet, this is a collection to cherish, read again and again, and share with others. </p>
Voices of African-American Teen Fathers: I'm Doing What I Got to Do
by Angelia M PaschalFind out what it&’s like to be young, African-American . . . and a fatherVoices of African-American Teen Fathers is an insightful look at adolescent pregnancy and parenthood through the eyes of fathers aged 14 to 19. This unique book features candid interviews with thirty teens who talk about "doing what I got to do"-handling their responsibilities as best they can given their perceptions, limitations, and life experiences. Teens talk about how and why they became fathers, how they handle being a parent, their perceptions of fatherhood, the relationships they have with their parents and the mothers of their children, and how they deal with the everyday struggles, demands, and concerns they face. Nearly one million girls between the ages of 15 and 19 become pregnant each year in the United States and most of the available research on adolescent parenthood focused on them. We know little about African-American adolescent fathers or about their perspectives on the cultural and socioeconomic conditions that define their experience. Voices of African-American Teen Fathers provides an understanding of these young fathers on their own terms and suggests theoretical frameworks, assessment tools, and effective interventions to develop a plan of action to help African-American adolescent fathers fulfill their roles. Helpful appendixes, including an interview guide and biographies of the particpants, are included, as are six tables that make complex information easy to access and understand.Voices of African-American Teen Fathers examines tough issues, including: intimate, amicable, or antagonistic relationships with their children&’s mothers relationships with their own mothers and fathers racism and discrimination child support loss of independence transportation problems drugs socioeconomic issues and much moreVoices of African-American Teen Fathers is an invaluable resource for counselors, family educators, social service organizations, community practitioners, and social scientists.
Voices of Foster Youth: Experts on Their Own Lives
by Karen J. Saywitz Sue D. Hobbs Jennifer M. Krebsbach Rakel P. Larson Christine R. WellsThis important book offers unique insight into the experience of foster youth from 27 countries around the world. It provides a systematic review of literature reporting the experiences of youth in care, addressing a wide range of key topics in this multidisciplinary field, and presenting the views and perceptions of these young people.Including a meta-analysis on contact with birth parents, it examines youth’s experiences of the foster care system; contact and relationships; caregiving and relationships with caregivers; placements; and emotional well-being. These five core themes embrace a wide range of crucial topics including foster youth’s involvement in decisions about themselves; interactions with social workers, birth families, foster families, peers, and friends; the benefits and challenges of foster care; the stigma attached to being in care; mental health, well-being, and belonging; and developing a sense of self.This essential volume is for students and scholars of child and adolescent development, social work, education, sociology, and public health. Illustrated with quotes from former and current foster youth, and with research-based recommendations for best practices in foster care, it is also for professional social workers, psychologists, child advocates, children’s therapists, children’s attorneys, youth workers, and foster parents.
Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc
by David Elliott"Stunning . . . elegant . . . arresting . . . supple and harrowing.” - The Wall Street Journal★“An innovative, entrancing account of a popular figure that will appeal to fans of verse, history, and biography.” - Kirkus, starred reviewIn poems that surprise and move readers, bestselling author David Elliott explores how Joan of Arc changed the course of history and remains a figure of fascination centuries after her extraordinary life and death.Told through medieval poetic forms and in the voices of the people and objects in Joan of Arc’s life, (including her family and even the trees, clothes, cows, and candles of her childhood), Voices offers an unforgettable perspective on an extraordinary young woman. Along the way it explores timely issues such as gender, misogyny, and the peril of speaking truth to power. Before Joan of Arc became a saint, she was a girl inspired. It is that girl we come to know in Voices.
Volar hacia atrás: El amor es lo que pasa mientas estás preocupado por otras cosas
by Carlie Sorosiak¿Por qué las personas que más nos quieren son las que más daño nos hacen?¿Por qué para encontrarse a uno mismo a veces hay que perseguir a otra persona? #VolarHaciaAtrás Desde que su hermana mayor se fugó de casa, Linny no ha dejado de preguntarse por qué razón la gente que ha desaparecido decide reaparecer. Desde que su madre le reveló la identidad de su padre biológico, Sebastian ha tratado de encontrarlo. Linny y Sebastian no se conocen, pero durante un verano inolvidable los dos chicos se moverán por una cosa en común: una obsesión desesperada por conocer a Álvaro Herrera, un antiguo actor y guionista desaparecido tres años atrás. A medida que van descubriendo los detalles sobre el misterio de Álvaro, Linny y Sebastian encontrarán mucho más que las respuestas que iban buscando. Entenderán que a veces, para volar, no hace falta despegar los pies del suelo.
Volcanoes (Worldlife Library)
by Peter ClarksonWhat are volcanoes? Where and why do they happen? The aim of this book is to answer these questions and to explain one of the great natural wonders of the Earth. Volcano! Just the mention of the word creates a mental picture, which varies with the listener's own perception. An artist may think of the classical shape of Mount Fuji; a historian may recall the destruction of Pompeii by Vesuvius; a geologist may speculate about the gas content of the lava in relation to its viscosity; a newspaper editor may see the scope for spectacular photographs and stories of human suffering and heroism that will boost newspaper circulation. Whatever thoughts spring to mind, nobody can be but impressed by the awful power of a volcanic eruption and the devastation that may be caused.
Volcanoes and Geysers (Rigby PM Plus Non Fiction Ruby (Levels 27-28), Fountas & Pinnell Select Collections Grade 3 Level Q)
by Mary DraperThis text introduces children to volcanoes and volcanic activity. It also describes the effect of volcanic activity upon the environment. Other text forms include diagrams, explanations and a newspaper report.
Volcanoes: Mountains That Blow Their Tops (All aboard reading #Level 2, grades 1-3)
by Nicholas NirgiotisThe book describes the formation and activities of volcanoes and identifies some notable eruptions.
Volunteering: The Ultimate Teen Guide
by Kathlyn GayWritten for teenagers, her resource text explores the world of volunteering in the U.S., including an overview of what volunteering is, the range of opportunities that are available, the benefits of participating, and how to get started. Also included is a list of selected resource organizations to contact; each entry includes the organization's name, address, website, and brief description of its focus. For teens and those who work with teens. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Von Mund- und Handwerk: Mündliches und schriftliches Erzählen in kinder- und jugendliterarischen Texten (Studien zu Kinder- und Jugendliteratur und -medien #11)
by Anna Stemmann Thomas BoykenIm Zentrum des Sammelbandes steht das produktive Spannungs- und Beeinflussungsverhältnis von Schriftlichkeiten und Mündlichkeiten in Kinder- und Jugendmedien. Obwohl mündliches und schriftliches Erzählen kategorial anders verlaufen, sind auch die buch- und schriftbasierten Texte poetologisch durch Konzepte des Mündlichen beeinflusst. Dies gilt in besonderer Weise für kinder- und jugendliterarische Texte, wie die Beiträge des Bandes in ausgewählten Fallanalysen belegen.
Voracious Children: Who Eats Whom in Children's Literature (Children's Literature and Culture #39)
by Carolyn DanielFirst published in 2006. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Vortex (Day of Disaster)
by Vanessa ActonBlair and her brothers are driving home from a disastrous road trip when their day suddenly gets a whole lot worse. After facing down a tornado, their car is barely functioning, and the same can be said for Blair's older brother. Blair must take charge and get her family out of danger, but the storm isn't letting up. Will Blair be able to get her injured and scared brothers to safety . . . before the next twister hits?
Vortex (The Insignia Novels #2)
by S. J. KincaidS. J. Kincaid has created a fascinating dystopian world for Insignia, her futuristic science-fiction adventure series perfect for fans of Ender's Game. Earth is in the middle of WWIII, a war to determine which governments and corporations will control the resources of the solar system.Teen Tom Raines grew up with nothing—some days without even a roof over his head. Then his exceptional gaming skills earned him a spot in the Intrasolar Forces, the country's elite military training program, and his life completely changed.Now in Vortex, the second book in the series, Tom discovers that the Pentagonal Spire, where he and his friends are being trained as superhuman weapons, is filled with corruption. He is asked to betray his friends—the first real friends he's ever had—for the sake of his country.Will he sacrifice his new life to do what he believes is right?
Vote!: Women's Fight for Access to the Ballot Box
by Coral Celeste FrazerAugust 18, 2020, marked the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, which prohibited states and the US government from denying citizens the right to vote on the basis of sex. See how the 70-year-long fight for women's suffrage was hard won by leaders such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Alice Paul, Carrie Chapman Catt and others. Learn how their success led into the civil rights and feminist movements of the mid- and late twentieth century, as well as today's #MeToo, #YesAllWomen, and Black Lives Matter movements. In the face of voter ID laws, voter purges, gerrymandering, and other restrictions, Americans continue to fight for equality in voting rights.
Votes of Confidence, 2nd Edition: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections
by Jeff FleischerEvery two years, media coverage of American elections turns into a horse-race story about who's leading the polls and who said what when. Give young adult readers clear explanations about how our election process actually works, why it matters, and how they can become involved. Using real-world examples and anecdotes, this book provides readers with thorough, nonpartisan explanations about primaries, the electoral college, checks and balances, polls, fundraising, and more. Updated with facts, figures, and analysis, this edition provides the next generation of voters with essential guidance about the past, present, and future of American elections. "[A] very readable, engaging, and entertaining history of American elections and politics for young people. Highly recommended."—starred, Booklist "Fleischer presents a potentially didactic subject matter in a digestible and organized manner. Recommended for middle to high school students, educators, and others interested in becoming civically informed and engaged."—School Library Journal
Votes of Confidence, 3rd Edition: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections
by Jeff FleischerA detailed primer on the United States election cycle - newly revised and updated! Every four years, coverage of the presidential election turns into a horse-race story about who’s leading the polls and who said what when. Social media and online news have made it easier to spread false information (even by accident) and harder to know what’s accurate. It can be difficult to get good information about how the election process actually works, why it matters, or how you can get involved. Civics education and information about how our government functions is necessary whether you're a longtime voter or a soon-to-be voter. This newly revised edition includes statistics and anecdotes from recent elections alongside straightforward, nonpartisan analysis and explanation. Author Jeff Fleischer uses a fun, casual voice and real-world examples to provide an essential resource that will remain relevant long after the next president is elected. Praise for the second edition of Votes of Confidence: "A very readable, engaging, and entertaining history of American elections and politics for young people."—starred, Booklist "Reads like course notes from a beloved teacher . . . A history lesson, civics compendium, and call to action combined in one engaging volume."—School Library Journal
Vow of Thieves (Dance of Thieves #2)
by Mary E. PearsonVow of Thieves is the thrilling sequel to Dance of Thieves, set in the same world as Mary E. Pearson's New York Times-bestselling Remnant Chronicles.Kazi and Jase have survived, stronger and more in love than ever. Their new life now lies before them—the Ballengers will be outlaws no longer, Tor's Watch will be a kingdom, and Kazi and Jase will meet all challenges side by side, together at last.But an ominous warning mars their journey back, and they soon find themselves captured in a tangled web of deceit woven by their greatest enemies and unlikeliest allies, a place where betrayals run deeper and more deadly than either had thought possible, and where timeless ambitions threaten to destroy them both.
Vow of Thieves (Dance of Thieves)
by Mary E. Pearson'Mary E. Pearson is a fearless storyteller' Stephanie GarberVow of Thieves is the thrilling sequel to Dance of Thieves, set in the same world as Mary E. Pearson's New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles.Kazi and Jase have survived, stronger and more in love than ever. Their new life now lies before them - the Ballengers will be outlaws no longer, Tor's Watch will be a kingdom, and Kazi and Jase will meet all challenges side by side, together at last.But an ominous warning mars their journey back, and they soon find themselves captured in a tangled web of deceit woven by their greatest enemies and unlikeliest allies, a place where betrayals run deeper and more deadly than either had thought possible, and where timeless ambitions threaten to destroy them both.PRAISE FOR MARY E. PEARSON'One of my favorite reads of the year' Alyson Noël'Deeply satisfying, intricately plotted fantasy' Robin LaFevers'Breathtaking' Booklist'Heart-pounding' Cinda Williams Chima
Voyage of the Liberdade
by Joshua SlocumIn 1890, the author became the first person to circumnavigate the globe alone. This is the account of one of his lesser-known but no less remarkable sea journeys. From the Publisher: Great 19th-century mariner's thrilling, account of the wreck of his ship off the coast of South America, the 35-foot brave little craft he built from the wreckage, and its remarkable, danger-fraught voyage home. A 19th-century maritime classic brimming with courage, ingenuity, and daring. Easy-to-read and fast-paced.
Voyage of the Snake Lady (Moon Raiders, The)
by Theresa Tomlinson"I have seen them!" cried Cassandra. "Iphigenia! Myrina and her young daughter! They are in terrible trouble . . . taken prisoner on a boat . . . stripped of all weapons!"Since the fall of Troy, Myrina has built the Moon Riders into a strong and potent band of warrior women. But the son of Achilles is bent on revenge, and the Moon Riders are displaced from their home and fighting for their lives.Plagued with slavery, storms, shipwreck, and strife, the Moon Riders must accept help from outsiders for their very survival. Only trust in the strong bonds of their friendship will help Myrina, Iphigenia, and Cassandra vanquish their enemies and welcome those who may help them achieve a more peaceful way of life.Like its predecessor, this sequel to The Moon Riders is a powerful blend of intriguing myth and inspired imagination, leavened by romance and unforgettable characters.
Voz que escondi
by Carolina JadueRelato en primera persona de la noche en que El Tila, conocido como El psicópata de La Dehesa, atacó a una familia completa. Carolina Jadue sobrevivió a esa noche y al trauma que vino después. Hace veinte años, la familia Jadue Zaror vivó una pesadilla. La noche del 5 de junio de 2002, su departamento en Camino El Huinganal, La Dehesa, fue asaltado por Roberto Martínez Vásquez, un delincuente de 26 años conocido como El Tila. Tras años de residencia en el Sename, El Tila asoló Santiago ese año con una seguidilla de asaltos, violaciones y asesinatos. Carolina Jadue tenía 19 años cuando se convirtió en su víctima. Estuvo al borde de la muerte y en este libro describe, con crudeza y valentía, los pormenores de esa noche, el trauma posterior y el trabajo terapéutico que ha hecho desde entonces.
Vuelos nocturnos (Mortal Engines #Volumen 0)
by Philip ReeveAntes de Tom y Wren... estaba Anna Fang. Vuelos nocturnos es un Spin Off de la tetralogía «Mortal Engines», una trepidante y original historia llena de misterio, con una ambientación única en un mundo futurista y postapocalíptico. Las novelas en las que se basa la superproducción cinematográfica de Peter Jackson. Vuela. Lucha. Vive. En un peligroso futuro donde enormes ciudades motorizadas se atacan y devoran entre sí, Londres es un depredador que caza donde ningún otro se atreve. Pero Anna Fang, piloto, aventurera y espía, no conoce el miedo. Vuelos nocturnos es un Spin Off de la tetralogía fantástica escrita por Philip Reeve «Mortal Engines». Se compone de tres relatos que cuentan las aventuras más emblemáticas de la vida de Anna Fang: cómo planeó huir de Arkangel siendo una joven esclava, una aventura en los cielos embrujados del continente muerto y su peligrosa misión en Pulau Pinang como espía de la Liga Antitraccionista. Las increíbles ilustraciones de Ian McQue llenan de vida el mundo de ciudades carnívoras de «Mortal Engines» en estas tres nuevas historias sobre la audaz y rebelde Anna Fang.
Vuelta a la Tierra (Los 100 #3)
by Kass MorganTercera entrega de Los 100. Los delincuentes que rehabitaron la Tierra después de siglos de desolación radiactiva ahora enfrentan el sorpresivo regreso de sus antiguos gobernates. Tras semanas de haber aterrizado en el planeta que siglos atrás fuera hogar de la humanidad, los cien se las han arreglado para crear un sentido de orden en medio de un entorno salvaje y caótico. Pero su delicado equilibrio se desploma con la llegada de nuevos transbordadores espaciales. En la colonia del espacio exterior, el oxígeno escasea al límite, sólo los afortunados han logrado llegar a salvo a la Tierra. Y con estos nuevos arribos, la suerte de Glass al parecer está a punto de agotarse también. Clarke encabeza una brigada de rescate al sitio donde se han estrellado las naves, lista para atender a los heridos, pero no puede dejar de pensar en sus padres, que probablemente sigan con vida. Mientras tanto,Wells lucha por mantener su autoridad a pesar de la presencia del vicecanciller y su guardia armada, y Bellamy, por su parte, debe tomar la decisión de hacer frente o huir de los crímenes que creía haber dejado atrás. ES MOMENTO DE QUE LOS CIEN SE UNAN PARA PELEAR POR LA LIBERTAD QUE HAN HALLADO EN LA TIERRA, O CORRERÁN EL RIESGO DE PERDERLO TODO Y A TODOS AQUELLOS QUE AMAN. La crítica ha dicho... "Un mezcla del exitoso reality show Survivor y la ciencia ficción tradicional... La prosa de Morgan entreteje elementos de la cultura pop y la política haciendo de esta serie una lectura apasionante". School Library Journal