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The Bookshop Book
by Jen CampbellWe're not talking about rooms that are just full of books. We're talking about bookshops in barns, disused factories, converted churches and underground car parks. Bookshops on boats, on buses, and in old run-down train stations. Fold-out bookshops, undercover bookshops, this-is-the-best-place-I've-ever-been-to-bookshops. Meet Sarah and her Book Barge sailing across the sea to France; meet Sebastien, in Mongolia, who sells books to herders of the Altai mountains; meet the bookshop in Canada that's invented the world's first antiquarian book vending machine. And that's just the beginning. From the oldest bookshop in the world, to the smallest you could imagine, The Bookshop Book examines the history of books, talks to authors about their favourite places, and looks at over three hundred weirdly wonderful bookshops across six continents (sadly, we've yet to build a bookshop down in the South Pole). The Bookshop Book is a love letter to bookshops all around the world. --"A good bookshop is not just about selling books from shelves, but reaching out into the world and making a difference." David Almond (The Bookshop Book includes interviews and quotes from David Almond, Ian Rankin, Tracy Chevalier, Audrey Niffenegger, Jacqueline Wilson, Jeanette Winterson and many, many others.)
The Bookshop Dog
by Cynthia RylantWhen Martha Jone's owner falls ill and has to go to the hospital, the inhabitants of her small town bicker over who will care for the beloved dog.
The Bookweaver's Daughter
by KannanThe Bookweaver&’s Daughter is an #OwnVoices YA fantasy—a tale of magic, Indian lore, and radical female friendship, written by debut author, Malavika Kannan, when she was 17 year old. Malavika is an Indian-American novelist, feminist writer, and political activist raised in the suburbs of Central Florida and currently a freshman at Stanford University.In the ancient Indian kingdom of Kasmira, stories don&’t begin with &“once upon a time.&” Instead, Kasmiris start a woman&’s story with those who came before her: her parents, grandparents, ancestors. For fourteen-year-old Reya Kandhari, her story always starts the same: with the fabled line of Bookweavers, tracing centuries back to the lost Yogis—the mythical guardians of Kasmiri culture who created the world itself. As a result, Reya&’s entire life has been shaped by words. Words of mystique and mythology. Words of magic that allow her father, the Bookweaver, to bring his stories to life. Words of power that make him the target of tyrants who will stop at nothing to destroy magic in Kasmira. Living in disguise as a peasant in the fields, Reya&’s sole focus is protecting the Bookweaver&’s secret. But when her father is taken, Reya must flee deep into the jungle, alone with her best friend Nina and one ancient book. Grappling with Reya&’s newfound magic, the two girls find themselves in the center of a war of liberation where magic reigns unchecked, and destiny takes a dark turn. As the stakes get higher, Reya realizes that her father&’s legacy contains more power than she ever imagined. For Reya Kandhari is more than just a fugitive—she is a symbol of revolution. And that makes her a threat. In a tale of magic, Indian lore, and radical female friendship, Reya must pass the final test: the Bookweaver&’s daughter must weave her own destiny. The fate of Kasmira depends on it.
Bookworms and Jellybellies
by Ruchira Ramanujam Ranjini RaoEat your way through Pooh Bear?s adventures one Honey-crunch Snack Bite at a time, nibble on delicious Scoop `n? Drop Currant Scones while discovering lost treasures and secret passages with the Famous Five, or suck on tangy Tamarind Pops as you run through the by-lanes of Malgudi with Swami and friends. If you love to read and eat, Bookworms & Jellybellies is just the book for you. It is a joyride through some of the best-loved children?s books, with over 50 inspired recipes that can be easily whipped up in your own kitchen. It is packed with quirky introductions, simple recipe instructions, fun trivia and beautiful colour photographs that bring the featured dishes to life. In this fresh, imaginative take on books and cooks, Ranjini Rao and Ruchira Ramanujam, authors of Around the World with the Tadka Girls, give you recipes with their own dash of drama, adventure and plot twists ? just like the books that inspire them.
BOOM! Box Mix Tape 2014 (BOOM! Box Mix Tape)
by Ryan North Maddie Flores Paul Mayberry Noelle Stevenson Eryk Donovan Becca Tobin Jake LawrenceWe reached out to a bunch of our favorite creators with one mission in mind--to bring original, unconventional characters and stories to life. THE MIX TAPE is an eclectic collection of stories based on characters that are anything but your average lot. Talking hamburgers, misunderstood ghosts, and punk rock grandmas are just the tip of these stories that are best described as “off the beaten track.”
BOOM! Box Mix Tape 2015 (BOOM! Box Mix Tape)
by John Allison Rosemary Valero-O'Connell John Kovalic Jon ChadWe reached out to a bunch of our favorite creators with one mission in mind: to bring original, unconventional characters and stories to life. The Mix Tape is an eclectic collection of stories based on characters that are anything but your average lot. Narwhal Janitors and Urban Cowboys are just the tip of these stories that are best described as “off the beaten track.”
BOOM! Box Mix Tape 2016 (BOOM! Box Mix Tape)
by John Allison Shannon Watters Ngozi Ukazu Sina Grace James Tynion Iv Rian Sygh Carey PietschFor the third year in a row, we’ve assembled a collection of short comics that embody the BOOM! Box aesthetic, an eclectic mix of weird tales from off the beaten track. This year, we’re really leaning into the “mix tape” element by exploring music through sequential storytelling. These can be comics about being in a band, a story about the first time you went to a certain venue, or even a puzzle quest revolving around a music festival. BOOM! Box 2016 Mix Tape embraces graphic storytelling in a way that embodies Tunes That Make You Think in Pictures…
Boomerang
by Helene DunbarMichael Sterling disappeared from his Maine town five years ago. Everyone assumed he was kidnapped. The truth is worse—he ran away and found the life he always dreamed of. Now, at seventeen, he’s Sean Woodhouse. And he’s come “home,” to the last place he wants to ever be, to claim the small inheritance his grandparents promised him when he graduated high school, all so he can save Trip, the boy he developed an intense and complicated relationship with while he was away. Sean has changed, but so has his old town and everyone in it. And knowing who he is and where he belongs is more confusing than ever. As his careful plans begin to crumble, so does everything he’s believed about his idyllic other life.
Boomerang. La trayectoria curva de tu boca a la mía: A Boomerang Novel (A\boomerang Novel Ser. #1)
by Noelle August<P>Bienvenidos a Boomerang.com, la web de citas sin compromiso y sin ataduras para la nueva generación. Trabajar aquí puede ser más sexy que cualquier lío de una noche Mia Galliano tiene 19 años y está a punto de graduarse. <P>Su sueño es convertirse en directora de cine y está haciendo sus primeros pinitos grabando un documental sobre su abuela, enferma de Alzheimer. Pero para terminarlo necesita financiación. Por ello decide postular a una beca para trabajar en Boomerang: una web de citas fundada por un prometedor empresario de tan solo 22 años, Adam Blackwood. Cuando recibe la noticia de que ha obtenido el trabajo sale a celebrarlo. Tras una noche de locura y desenfreno despierta en la cama con Ethan Vance, un joven deportista universitario. <P>Ninguno recuerda muy bien lo que pasó la noche anterior, pero no tienen tiempo que perder porque casualmente ambos llegan tarde a su primer día de trabajo... <P>O no tan casualmente, ¡pues ambos van a trabajar en Boomerang! Pronto descubrirán que no son simplemente compañeros de trabajo, sino rivales: solo el mejor se quedará con el puesto. Además, la política de la empresa prohíbe las relaciones entre empleados, por lo que deberán controlarse para no volver a caer en la tentación. Pero la atracción mutua que sintieron aquella noche no va a ser tan fácil de ignorar...
Boost Your Employability (Super Quick Skills)
by Miss Felicity BeckerIdentifying your key skills and experience is integral to finding your perfect job. This practical guide helps you locate your strengths and weaknesses, in turn giving you the insight and confidence needed to start your dream career. Understand what career is best suited to you Convert academic achievements into employability advantages Develop a plan for success. Super Quick Skills provide the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you&’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it&’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply right away and see results Succeed in your studies and life. Super Quick Skills give you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.
Boost Your Employability (Super Quick Skills)
by Miss Felicity BeckerIdentifying your key skills and experience is integral to finding your perfect job. This practical guide helps you locate your strengths and weaknesses, in turn giving you the insight and confidence needed to start your dream career. Understand what career is best suited to you Convert academic achievements into employability advantages Develop a plan for success. Super Quick Skills provide the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you&’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it&’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply right away and see results Succeed in your studies and life. Super Quick Skills give you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.
Boot Camp
by Gina MusaGina Musa&’s tender, thoughtful debut is about finding your strength in the most unlikely of placesWhitney Carmichael has always been the odd one out in her family of athletes. And when her best friend bops her with a tennis ball, it&’s the last straw. She&’s going to tackle her fears about working out–and she does it by attending a five-week summer boot camp. From the first mile-long run to the dreaded rope hang, Whitney isn&’t sure she&’ll survive. And toss in the fact that Willow, someone who made her life miserable on an almost daily basis while they were at school, shows up–Whitney isn&’t sure how she&’ll succeed. But any journey worth taking starts with a single step. Soon, Whitney&’s feeling more confident, winning some competitions, and learning more about herself with the help of her sweet, sympathetic, and more than a little hot trainer, Axel. Her feelings soon dip into something deeper, but campers can&’t date their trainers, and her struggles with Willow continue, which leaves Whitney wondering if she just shouldn&’t quit while she&’s ahead.Giving up isn&’t in her DNA, and the lessons she learns, about herself, about love, about friendship, change the course of her life forever.
Boot Camp
by Todd StrasserIn the middle of the night Garrett is taken from his home to Harmony Lake, a boot camp for troubled teens. Maybe some kids deserve to be sent there, but Garrett knows he doesn't. Subjected to brutal physical and psychological abuse, he tries to fight back, but the battle is futile. He won't be allowed to leave until he's admitted his "mistakes" and conformed to Harmony Lake's standards of behavior. And there's no way to fake it. Beaten, humiliated, and stripped of his pride, Garrett's spirit is slowly ebbing away. Then he hears whispers of an escape plot. It's incredibly risky -- if he's caught, the consequences will be unthinkable -- but it may be his only way out. In this tense, riveting novel, award-winning YA author Todd Strasser reveals what really goes on in highly secretive -- and notoriously dangerous -- boot camps, a stealth prison system where any teenager under the age of eighteen can be imprisoned at his parents' whim.
Boots: The Story of a Working Sheep Dog
by S. P. MeekThis is the full-blooded story of a sheep dog and his master, Bob Mcleod who work together on a Wyoming ranch. Through raging blizzards and biting cold, through good weather and bad, the two keep the flock intact and also manage to outsmart rustlers. And young Mcleod realizes that someday Boots will be a champion among sheep dogs.
Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam
by Elizabeth Partridge<p>America's war in Vietnam. In over a decade of bitter fighting, it claimed the lives of more than 58,000 American soldiers and beleaguered four US presidents. More than forty years after America left Vietnam in defeat in 1975, the war remains controversial and divisive both in the United States and abroad. <p>The history of this era is complex; the cultural impact extraordinary. But it's the personal stories of eight people—six American soldiers, one American military nurse, and one Vietnamese refugee—that create the heartbeat of Boots on the Ground. From dense jungles and terrifying firefights to chaotic helicopter rescues and harrowing escapes, each individual experience reveals a different facet of the war and moves us forward in time. Alternating with these chapters are profiles of key American leaders and events, reminding us of all that was happening at home during the war, including peace protests, presidential scandals, and veterans' struggles to acclimate to life after Vietnam. <p>With more than one hundred photographs, award-winning author Elizabeth Partridge's unflinching book captures the intensity, frustration, and lasting impacts of one of the most tumultuous periods of American history.</p>
Borde del Amanecer (Elegida #2)
by Jeff Altabef Erynn AltabefViven entre nosotros como si fueran dioses. Sólo nosotros sabemos lo que son. Sólo nosotros les tememos. Y sólo nosotros podemos detenerlos. Me llamo Juliet Wildfire Stone y escapé de mi tranquilo pueblo de Arizona por los pelos. Un Buscador casi me asesina. Por suerte, yo lo maté primero. Creía que esa era mi prueba —que ese era mi destino—, pero parece que el destino todavía no ha terminado conmigo. Soy una Elegida, una híbrida de humano y alienígena. Hay otras tres personas como yo, todos con habilidades distintas. Tengo que encontrarlos y la única pista que tengo es un símbolo extraño y una ubicación: la Ciudad de Nueva York. Con suerte, mi mejor amigo Troy y yo podremos resolver el resto cuando lleguemos. Una raza alienígena está planeando esclavizar el mundo y sólo los Elegidos podemos detenerlos. Tenemos que matar a su líder antes de que él nos mate a nosotros. Seremos puestos a prueba y nuestras debilidades saldrán a la luz. Cada uno de nosotros sabrá qué, o quién, le importa de verdad, y tendremos que decidir si cumpliremos nuestro destino… o si huiremos. Quienes nos ayudan me han dicho que soy el Alfa y que sólo yo puedo guiar a los demás, pero, ¿cómo puedo confiar en estas personas a las que ni siquiera conozco? No sé mucho de mis poderes ni de mi potencial, pero hay algo que sí sé: haré lo que sea para detener a esos alienígenas. No me rendiré. Ni si quiera si muero en el intento.
The Border
by Steve SchaferOne moment changed their lives forever.A band plays, glasses clink, and four teens sneak into the Mexican desert, the hum of celebration receding behind them. Crack. Crack. Crack.Not fireworks—gunshots. The music stops. And Pato, Arbo, Marcos, and Gladys are powerless as the lives they once knew are taken from them.Then they are seen by the gunmen. They run. Except they have nowhere to go. The narcos responsible for their families' murders have put out a reward for the teens' capture. Staying in Mexico is certain death, but attempting to cross the border through an unforgiving desert may be as deadly as the secrets they are trying to escape...
Borderless
by Jennifer De LeonCaught in the crosshairs of gang violence, a teen girl and her mother set off on a perilous journey from Guatemala City to the US border in this heart-wrenching young adult novel from the author of Don&’t Ask Me Where I&’m From.For seventeen-year-old Maya, trashion is her passion, and her talent for making clothing out of unusual objects landed her a scholarship to Guatemala City&’s most prestigious art school and a finalist spot in the school&’s fashion show. Mamá is her biggest supporter, taking on extra jobs to pay for what the scholarship doesn&’t cover, and she might be even more excited than Maya about what the fashion show could do for her future career. So when Mamá doesn&’t come to the show, Maya doesn&’t know what to think. But the truth is worse than she could have imagined. The gang threats in their neighborhood have walked in their front door—with a boy Maya considered a friend, or maybe more, among them. After barely making their escape, Maya and her mom have no choice but to continue their desperate flight all the way through Guatemala and Mexico in hopes of crossing the US border. They have to cross. They must cross! Can they?
Borderline
by Allan StrattonThe truth is closing in.Life's not easy for Sami Sabiri since his dad stuck him at a private school where he's the only Muslim kid. But it's about to get a lot worse.When Sami catches his father in a lie, he gets suspicious. . . . He's not the only one. In a whirlwind, the FBI descends on his home, and Sami's family becomes the center of an international terrorist investigation. Now Sami must fight to keep his world from unraveling. An explosive thriller ripped from today's headlines, borderline is the story of a funny, gutsy Muslim-American teen determined to save his father, his family, and his life.
Born Andromeda
by K. M. WattsShe was destined for a royal life—until galactic pirates changed the course of destiny. Being eighteen is difficult, especially when you're a cyborg and heir to the entire kingdom of the Moon. Disillusioned with royal life, Princess Andromeda dreams of nothing but freedom and adventure outside the protective dome of royalty. But when her parents arrange her marriage to an Earthen prince, she is forced to put her kingdom before her dreams of independence. While traveling to Earth, Andromeda's ship is attacked by galactic pirates led by her father's sworn enemy, the Lord Captain Bran. Taken prisoner, Andromeda realizes that her captors are unaware of her true identity and sees an opportunity: To best her enemies, she may have to join them.Born Andromeda, the action-packed debut from K.M. Watts, is perfect for fans of Aurora Rising, Daughter of the Pirate King, and Crown Chasers.
Born Confused (Push)
by Tanuja Desai HidierTanuja Desai Hidier's fantastically acclaimed cross-cultural debut comes to PUSH!Dimple Lala doesn't know what to think. Her parents are from India, and she's spent her whole life resisting their traditions. Then suddenly she gets to high school and everything Indian is trendy. To make matters worse, her parents arrange for her to meet a "suitable boy." Of course it doesn't go well -- until Dimple goes to a club and finds him spinning a magical web. Suddenly the suitable boy is suitable because of his sheer unsuitability. Complications ensue. This is a funny, thoughtful story about finding your heart, finding your culture, and finding your place in America.
Born For It: 90 Days and 90 Ways to Discover Your Gifts and Purpose
by Carson CaseBorn For It by popular blogger and youth pastor Carson Case is a relatable and honest book of 90 meditations written especially for young adults longing to find authentic ways to connect with God. This interactive devotional-like book will inspire readers to identify their passions, strengths, and talents, then relate those gifts to real life and feel confident, brave, and empowered to positively impact the world one day at a time. Readings include topics such as finding yourself, learning to hear and trust God’s voice, staying calm in life’s storms, and living into your purpose.This engaging book features an engaging and designed color interior, Scripture from the bestselling New International Version (NIV) translation, and space for journaling.
Born From The Heart
by Berta Serrano Alfonso Serrano“Rose dreamed of her baby every night . . . She couldn't wait to share hugs and giggles.” Every child is born from the heart—whether or not the mother gave birth to that baby. This poetic and magical parable celebrates the richness of family as Rose and Charlie embark on the search for the child they so desperately want. As Rose's dream gets closer to coming true, her heart grows and grows . . . until it bursts with happiness, laughter, and wonder when she finally kisses the beautiful face of her new baby. First time author Berta Serrano and her brother Alfonso Serrano are the author-illustrator team behind this warm and quirky love letter for Berta's adopted son.
Born into Light
by Paul Samuel Jacobs[from inside flaps] "On a quiet night in a sleepy New England town, young Roger Westwood saw the sky ripped apart by light. Out of the light ran a living form--a young boy, wild as a wolf. Roger watched as his mother and older sister took the child in. Dr. Jensen said he would never be more than an imbecile, a wild child. But Mother named the creature Ben, and treated it as one of her own. From the start, Ben proved he was no imbecile. Quickly, he changed from a beast to a civilized youth. Soon he outstripped even the teacher at school. And when Roger's mother adopted Nell, another wild child, Ben showed his extraordinary powers of strength and of healing. Roger knew Ben and Nell were not of this world--the strange, unformed creature in the pond had proved that. But neither Roger nor Ben himself could explain what Ben's mission on Earth was; why old age was overtaking him; or what an overreaching effect he and his kind would have on this world's future. With this riveting first novel, Paul Samuel Jacobs takes his place as a storyteller in the tradition of H.G. Wells and Robert Louis Stevenson. Born into Light is science fiction that captures the imagination and challenges our perception of the world."
Born of the Sun
by John H. CulpA young orphan is shipped to his aunt and uncle on a cattle ranch. "Kid" as he becomes to be known as, learns all the techniques to be a cow hand. He soon goes on a cattle drive, and then a second. He learns all the trades and techniques needed on a cattle drive, learns to rope cattle, and drives them through dangerous water, tornadoes, the dangers of tiny Abeline, Kansas and Indians protecting their lands.