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Contigo, siempre
by Sarah DessenDe la autora bestseller del New York Times, una preciosa novela sobre una que decide creer, pese a todo, en el amor. Louna es hija de una reconocida organizadora de bodas, y ha visto celebraciones de todo tipo: en la playa, en mansiones, en hoteles, en clubs de campo... Pero ella ya no cree en los finales felices, quizá porque su primer amor terminó en tragedia. Cuando conoce a un chico nuevo, acostumbrado a resultar irresistible a las chicas, no quiere saber nada de él. Él está dispuesto a darlo todo por una oportunidad, ahora que ha encontrado a alguien a quien quiere de verdad. ¿Estará Louna preparada para volver a creer en el amor?
Contigo siempre
by Sarah DessenTan burbujeante como una copa de champán, la novela más reciente de la exitosa escritora Sarah Dessen es romántica, divertida y llena de puro placer! Louna ha pasado sus años de escuela secundaria trabajando en el exitoso negocio de planificación de bodas de su madre. Ha visto todo tipo de bodas: grandes y lujosas, pequeñas e íntimas, en el campo o en la playa. Ella se ha enfrentado a todas las crisis que pueden afectar a una boda, así como a las damas de honor que le roban el protagonismo a las novias, los novios controladores, madres de novias mandonas e incluso la ocasional novia que se escapa sin casarse. Su visión del amor, que no es algo eterno, se ha visto influenciada también por el cinismo de su madre, quedisfruta apostando por cuánto durará cada matrimonio. Y la propia experiencia de Louna la ha hecho desconfiar del amor: su feliz primer amor, visto ahora desde flashbacks intermitentes, terminó en un trágicoevento. Cuando Ambrose, un chico guapo, encantador y despistado llega a trabajar para su madre, Louna se indigna por la cantidad de mujeres con las que él tiene amoríos; él a su vez está consternado por la negación de ella a socializar en lo absoluto. Hacen una apuesta: Louna tendrá una serie de citas con varios hombres, mientras que Ambrose intentará una relación a largo plazo con una mujer. Pero al final, es del propio Ambrose de quien Louna se enamora, ¡exactamente lo que él pretendía que pasara!
Contigo, una y otra vez (Colección #BlackBirds)
by César PoetryCésar Poetry presenta una novela sensible y elegante sobre el amor, la soledad y la felicidad, acompañada de las bellas ilustraciones de Ana Santos. La vida da muchas vueltas, pero, a veces, no nos damos cuenta de que la Tierra es redonda y siempre hay una oportunidad para volver a empezar. <P><P>Y quien realmente merece la pena está dispuesto a darlas contigo, sujetando todos y cada uno de tus miedos. Eso es lo que encontrarás en estas páginas. Aquí dentro podría contarse tu historia, la historia de cómo las pequeñas cosas hacen que el corazón nos lata un poquito más deprisa. Antes de comenzar a leer este libro, deberías preguntarte lo siguiente: Si mañana todo acabara, ¿repetirías lo que estás haciendo hoy con esa persona? Yo lo tengo claro: «Contigo, una y otra vez.» <P>#BlackBirds un refugio íntimo de papel. Libros irresistibles para leer, guardar y compartir. Es una nueva colección de espíritu indie y juvenil con contenido de no-ficción moderno: poesía, microcuentos, reflexiones, diarios... Su diseño rompedor y la colaboración de conocidos ilustradores, bloggers e instagrammers dan vida a estos libros que son pequeñas obras de arte, caprichos, que todos querremos tener, leer y atesorar.
The Continent (The\continent Ser. #1)
by Keira Drake“Have we really come so far, when a tour of the Continent is so desirable a thing? We’ve traded our swords for treaties, our daggers for promises—but our thirst for violence has never been quelled. And that’s the crux of it—it can’t be quelled. It’s human nature.”For her sixteenth birthday, Vaela Sun receives the most coveted gift in all the Spire—a trip to the Continent. It seems an unlikely destination for a holiday: a cold, desolate land where two nations remain perpetually locked in combat. Most citizens lucky enough to tour the Continent do so to observe the spectacle and violence of battle, a thing long vanished in the peaceful realm of the Spire. For Vaela, the war holds little interest. As a talented apprentice cartographer and a descendant of the Continent herself, she sees the journey as a dream come true: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to improve upon the maps she’s drawn of this vast, frozen land.But Vaela’s dream all too quickly turns to nightmare as the journey brings her face-to-face with the brutal reality of a war she’s only read about. Observing from the safety of a heli-plane, Vaela is forever changed by the sight of the bloody battle being waged far beneath her. And when a tragic accident leaves her stranded on the Continent, Vaela finds herself much closer to danger than she’d ever imagined—and with an entirely new perspective as to what war truly means. Starving, alone and lost in the middle of a war zone, Vaela must try to find a way home—but first, she must survive.
Continuum (Pocket Change Collective)
by Chella ManPocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us."Chella chronicles the value in creating your own mold in order to reclaim your space and to feel represented in this always ever-evolving world, and he inspires others to stretch what it means to be human--and there's no right way."--Nyle DiMarco (model, actor, and Deaf activist)"Full of heart, grace and precision, Chella Man charts his path toward himself in a world not yet equipped for all he encompasses. An affirming, artistic and accessible primer for anyone searching for themselves or yearning to learn about others."--Janet Mock (Bestselling author of Redefining Realness and Surpassing Certainty)"Chella is the future. A total visionary and a wonderful example of a human being in every way. A master of empathy, courage, and growth."--Jameela Jamil (actress, model, writer, and activist)"Navigating social norms can be so damn confusing and traumatic as a kid, but Chella shows that there is always a degree of dignity behind each step as we venture closer to the self."--Christine Sun Kim (sound artist and composer)"Chella Man's journey is as compelling as it is brave and candid. I can't even imagine all the boxes people wanted to put him into and yet, he has emerged triumphant. His story will resonate with anyone who has a desire to be their true self. I can't wait to see the next chapter of his extraordinary life." --Marlee Matlin (Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning actress, author, and activist)In Continuum, fine artist, activist, and Titans actor Chella Man uses his own experiences as a deaf, transgender, genderqueer, Jewish person of color to talk about cultivating self-acceptance and acting as one's own representation. Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. "What constructs in your life must you unlearn to support inclusivity and respect for all?" This is a question that artist, actor, and activist Chella Man wrestles with in this powerful and honest essay. A story of coping and resilience, Chella journeys through his experiences as a deaf, transgender, genderqueer, Jewish person of color, and shows us that identity lies on a continuum -- a beautiful, messy, and ever-evolving road of exploration.
Contracorriente
by Gaby ArizaUn amor único e inolvidable, una cuenta regresiva y un destino que desafía todas las probabilidades. Maju debe dejar atrás todo lo que conoce y viajar a otro país para terminar sus estudios. Al llegar a su nuevo hogar se encuentra con una ciudad llena de vida, amigos nuevos y... el enigmático cantante y guitarrista de la banda Indie Gentes, que además es su compañero de curso. Santi es distante y reservado. No parece encajar en ningún lado. La música es su único refugio. Pero la conexión con Maju es instantánea y entre ellos nace un amor apasionado que empieza a desarmar los muros que lo protegían. Solo hay un problema: Maju tiene planeado continuar su viaje cuando termine el colegio y Santi va a quedarse en su ciudad para intentar triunfar con la música. ¿Serán capaces de amar a contracorriente? Los lectores dicen:«Esta historia es ese lugar feliz al que me gusta volver una y otra vez. Santi y Maju tienen un lugar muy especial en mi corazón». «La amé, sentí todos y cada uno de los momentos como si fuesen míos». «Maravillosamente real».«Este libro me hizo sentir que pertenezco a algún lugar». «Es uno de los libros más lindos que he leído, lo amo».
The Contract
by Violet L RyanYoung Adult Romance. When my mother remarried after thirteen years of being a widow, I had to move to a new town and enroll in a new school. Suddenly thrust into an entirely different kind of life, I just wanted to go home. I didn't want to meet new people, didn't want to leave my old friends, didn't want to become a third wheel to my mom and her husband....and I really didn't want to see Ryder Yates again. Ugh, I still don't know why I turned down that too-good-to-be-true boy who flirted with me when we were attending separate schools. But honestly, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It was worse. Who knew becoming lost in a new life could help a girl find her true colors?
Contracts, Patronage and Mediation: The Articulation of Global and Local in the South African Recording Industry (Pop Music, Culture and Identity)
by Tuulikki PietiläThis book studies the long-term developments in the South African recording industry and adds to the existing literature an understanding of the prevalence of informal negotiations over rights, rewards and power in the recording industry. It argues that patronage features often infiltrate the contractual relationships in the industry.
Contradicciones (El negocio #Volumen 1)
by Darlis Stefany¡El primer thriller universitario de Darlis Stefany, autora de la saga Inspírame! NI LOS BUENOS SON TAN BUENOS, NI LOS MALOS SON TAN MALOS. Dakota Monroe no es la chica mala ni la extraña de clase. Entonces, ¿quién es? Respuesta fácil: Dakota es una universitaria en apuros que busca salvar a su hermana mayor del aprieto en el que se ha metido. Con una complicación, la única solución a todos sus problemas es aliarse con el popular, misterioso e inalcanzable Jagger Castleraigh. Pero Jagger no es el chico malo que ella espera: odia las motos, es el mejor de su clase y trata a las chicas como princesas. Entonces, y volviendo a la pregunta del principio, ¿quién diablos es Dakota Monroe? Dakotaes ni más ni menos que la chica que pasa de ayudar a su hermana a querer descifrar el enigma que es Jagger Castleraigh. De repente, toda su historia con Jagger comienza a girar en torno a una palabra: "contradicciones". Darlis Stefany (Venezuela, 1995) es una de las últimas sensaciones de Wattpad. Con veintisiete historias publicadas, Darlis se ha convertido en una de las escritoras de mayor éxito entre los muchos seguidores de la plataforma, acumulando millones de lecturas entre todos sus relatos.
Control Unleashed: Creating a Focused and Confident Dog
by Leslie McdevittThis book is for anybody who wants to teach her dog to focus in difficult situations. It's also especially for people whose dogs are easily distracted, stressed, or reactive.
Controlled (The Alternative)
by Patrick JonesRachel's junior year is going to be perfect—she's taking AP classes, is first-chair viola, and is busy planning her college visits. Then Misty, Rachel's wild and unpredictable cousin, lands on her parents' doorstep and turns Rachel's orderly world upside-down. Rachel's family hopes enrolling Misty in Rondo Alternative High School will help with her behavior issues, but her rough past and reckless choices make her a force to be reckoned with. As Rachel gets pulled deeper into Misty's dark secrets, she’ll have to figure out if can she transform the uncontrollable Misty—or will it be Misty who transforms her?
Conversations with J. K. Rowling
by Lindsey FraserFrom the Book Jacket: Do you think your teachers thought you would become a writer? I think Miss Shepherd might have believed I could be a writer but I don't think she expected it of me. I always, always wanted to be a writer but I never shared my burning ambition with anyone. When I was about six I wrote a book-just a little story-and when I finished it I remember thinking, well now we can publish this. I wanted the complete experience, even then. I was a lot less arrogant by the time I was twenty-six. By then, I didn't think I had any chance whatsoever. Before 1997 few people knew the brilliant woman behind J. K. Rowling and her phenomenally successful Harry Potter books. Four books into the series, few yet know the real story of Ms. Rowling's childhood and career as a writer. Conversations with J. K. Rowling is the first and only true telling of Ms. Rowling's history because it is in her own words: From her birth in Chipping Sodbury near Bristol, England; to the stories about her favorite (and least favorite) teachers in school growing up; and to the funny misunderstanding in her first fan letter. Reading her story is like a visit with a friend, a friend who has brought you to tears with laughter and told the most enchanting stories you've ever been told.
Conversations with Madeleine L'Engle (Literary Conversations Series)
by Jackie C. HorneConversations with Madeleine L’Engle is the first collection of interviews with the beloved children’s book author best known for her 1962 Newbery Award–winning novel, A Wrinkle in Time. However, Madeleine L’Engle's accomplishments as a writer spread far beyond children’s literature. Beginning her career as a literary novelist for adults, L’Engle (1918–2007) continued to write fiction for both young and old long after A Wrinkle in Time. In her sixties, she published personal memoirs and devotional texts that explored her relationship with religion. At the time of her death, L’Engle was mourned by fans of her children’s books and the larger Christian community.L’Engle’s books, as well as her life, were often marked by contradictions. A consummate storyteller, L’Engle carefully crafted and performed a public self-image via her interviews. Weaving through the documentable facts in these interviews are partial lies, misdirections, and wish-fulfillment fantasies. But, when read against her fictions, these “truths” can help us see L’Engle more deeply—what she wanted for herself and for her children, what she believed about good and evil, and what she thought was the right way and the wrong way to be a family—than if she had been able to articulate the truth more directly.The thirteen interviews collected here reveal an amazing feat of authorial self-fashioning, as L’Engle transformed from novelist to children’s author to Christian writer and attempted to craft a public persona that would speak to each of these different audiences in meaningful, yet not painfully revealing, ways.
Conversations with Maurice Sendak (Literary Conversations Series)
by Peter C. KunzeMaurice Sendak (1928–2012) stands out as one of the most respected, influential authors of the twentieth century. Though primarily known as a children’s book writer and illustrator, he did not limit himself to these areas. He saw himself first and foremost as an artist. In this collection of interviews, Sendak presents himself as a writer, illustrator, set designer, and librettist. From his early work with Randall Jarrell and Ruth Krauss through his later work with Tony Kushner and Spike Jonze, Sendak worked as a collaborator with a passion for the arts.The interviews here, many of which are hard to find or previously unpublished, span from 1966 through 2011. They show not only Sendak’s shifting artistic interests, but also changes in how he understood himself and his craft. What emerges is a portrait of an author and an artist who was alternately solemn and playful, congenial and irascible, sophisticated and populist. The man who showed millions of children and adults alike what’s cooking in the night kitchen and where the wild things are, Sendak remains an American original who redefined the picture book and changed children’s literature—and its readers—forever.
Conversion
by Katherine HoweFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane comes a chilling mystery—Prep meets The Crucible. It’s senior year at St. Joan’s Academy, and school is a pressure cooker. College applications, the battle for valedictorian, deciphering boys’ texts: Through it all, Colleen Rowley and her friends are expected to keep it together. Until they can’t. First it’s the school’s queen bee, Clara Rutherford, who suddenly falls into uncontrollable tics in the middle of class. Her mystery illness quickly spreads to her closest clique of friends, then more students and symptoms follow: seizures, hair loss, violent coughing fits. St. Joan’s buzzes with rumor; rumor blossoms into full-blown panic. Soon the media descends on Danvers, Massachusetts, as everyone scrambles to find something, or someone, to blame. Pollution? Stress? Or are the girls faking? Only Colleen—who’s been reading The Crucible for extra credit—comes to realize what nobody else has: Danvers was once Salem Village, where another group of girls suffered from a similarly bizarre epidemic three centuries ago . . . Inspired by true events—from seventeenth-century colonial life to the halls of a modern-day high school—Conversion casts a spell. With her signature wit and passion, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Howe delivers an exciting and suspenseful novel, a chilling mystery that raises the question, what’s really happening to the girls at St. Joan’s?
Conviction
by Kelly Loy GilbertTen years ago, Braden was given a sign, a promise that his family wouldn't fall apart the way he feared.<P><P> But Braden got it wrong: his older brother, Trey, has been estranged from the family for almost as long, and his father, the only parent Braden has ever known, has been accused of murder. The arrest of Braden's father, a well-known Christian radio host has sparked national media attention. His fate lies in his son's hands; Braden is the key witness in his father's upcoming trial. <P> Braden has always measured himself through baseball. He is the star pitcher in his small town of Ornette, and his ninety-four mile per hour pitch already has minor league scouts buzzing in his junior year. Now the rules of the sport that has always been Braden's saving grace are blurred in ways he never realized, and the prospect of playing against Alex Reyes, the nephew of the police officer his father is accused of killing, is haunting his every pitch. <P> Braden faces an impossible choice, one that will define him for the rest of his life, in this brutally honest debut novel about family, faith, and the ultimate test of conviction.
Cook-a-Doodle-Doo!
by Janet Stevens Susan Stevens CrummelBig Brown Rooster is sick of chicken feed. So along with his friends--Turtle, Iguana, and Potbellied Pig--he sets out to make the most magnificent strawberry shortcake in the whole wide world. But there's one problem: none of his friends knows how to cook! The team bravely forges ahead, and with Rooster's help, they learn how to measure flour (not with a ruler) and how to beat an egg (not with a baseball bat). But can they keep Pig from gobbling up all the ingredients?
Cook with Amber: Fun, Fresh Recipes to Get You in the Kitchen
by Jamie Oliver Amber Kelley"Amber's beautiful book is bursting with great ideas that make healthy eating a joy-and she's done a great job covering all the bases that, in my experience, teens and kids really want." -Jamie OliverFifteen-year-old Amber Kelley is inspiring a whole new generation of eaters to get in the kitchen and have fun. She is the first winner of Food Network Star Kids, a member of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's Food Tube family, and the host of her own web series on Foodnetwork.com and YouTube. Her work has been recognized by First Lady Michelle Obama, and Amber has been featured on national TV networks such as the Disney Channel, E!, and NBC's Today.Now, Amber's 80 most popular and delicious recipes have been hand-picked for her cookbook to empower teens to get in the kitchen. From nourishing breakfasts to start the day right, to school lunches to impress your friends, party ideas for every occasion, and even recipes for the best homemade facial scrubs to fight that dreaded teen acne, Amber shares her secrets for using the power of food to get the best out of her teen years. Includes 45 full-color photographs throughout.
The Cookbook for Teens: The Easy Teen Cookbook with 74 Fun & Delicious Recipes to Try
by Mendocino PressThe super simple teen guide to becoming a kitchen whiz.Even the world's top chefs had to start somewhere. The Cookbook for Teens offers the easiest recipes to get aspiring chefs cooking with confidence—even if they've never cooked more than a slice of toast.This cookbook for teens starts off with the basics: practice preparation and cooking techniques, how to read recipes, and how to shop for groceries. Once these fundamentals are mastered, teens will learn how to make their own easy dishes, with super simple recipes for appetizers, entrées, and snacks.The Cookbook for Teens includes:Chef Hacks—Young chefs will soon become kitchen pros with key cooking skills, safety tips, and shopping guidance. This cookbook for teens is the key.74 Fool-proof Recipes—Teens will love cooking and eating easy and tasty recipes like Bacon and Cheese Risotto and Deep Dish Spaghetti Pizza.The Skills Test—Teens can put all of their skills to the test with a step-by-step guide to preparing a three-course meal that will WOW family and friends.Give new chefs the tools, skills, and recipes they need to begin mastering the art of cooking with The Cookbook for Teens.
Cooking In The Young Republic 1780-1850
by Patricia B. MitchellRice waffles? Warm, moist, dripping with butter and honey. Both waffle recipes are easy to make and good to eat. This book has recipes for all three meals and some snacks. Do you know how much a gill of flour is today? This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
Cool. Awkward. Black.
by Karen StrongReal or imaginary, geekdom is where it's at in this multi-genre YA anthology that celebrates "the geek," with stories by some of today's top bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors.Contributors include Amerie, Kalynn Bayron, Terry J. Benton-Walker, Roseanne A. Brown, Elise Bryant, Tracy Deonn, Desiree S. Evans, Isaac Fitzsimons, Lamar Giles, Jordan Ifueko, Leah Johnson, Amanda Joy, Kwame Mbalia, Tochi Onyebuchi, Shari B. Pennant, K. Arsenault Rivera, Julian Winters, and Ibi Zoboi.A girl who believes in UFOs; a boy who might have finally found his Prince Charming; a hopeful performer who dreams of being cast in her school&’s production of The Sound of Music; a misunderstood magician of sorts with a power she doesn&’t quite understand.These plotlines and many more compose the eclectic stories found within the pages of this dynamic, exciting, and expansive collection featuring exclusively Black characters. From contemporary to historical, fantasy to sci-fi, magical to realistic, and with contributions from a powerhouse list of self-proclaimed geeks and bestselling, award-winning authors, this life-affirming anthology celebrates and redefines the many facets of Blackness and geekiness—both in the real world and those imagined.
Cool for the Summer
by Dahlia Adler"Witty, wise, and disarmingly tender. I am hopelessly devoted to this summer dream of a book." —Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaThe guy of her dreams... or the girl in her heart? Lara's had eyes for exactly one person throughout her three years of high school: Chase Harding. He's tall, strong, sweet, a football star, and frankly, stupid hot. Oh, and he's talking to her now. On purpose and everything. Maybe...flirting, even? No, wait, he's definitely flirting, which is pretty much the sum of everything Lara's wanted out of life.Except she’s haunted by a memory. A memory of a confusing, romantic, strangely perfect summer spent with a girl named Jasmine. A memory that becomes a confusing, disorienting present when Jasmine herself walks through the front doors of the school to see Lara and Chase chatting it up in front of the lockers.Lara has everything she ever wanted: a tight-knit group of friends, a job that borders on cool, and Chase, the boy of her literal dreams. But if she's finally got the guy, why can't she stop thinking about the girl?Dahlia Adler's Cool for the Summer is a story of self-discovery and new love. It’s about the things we want and the things we need. And it’s about the people who will let us be who we are.
Cool Like That (So For Real Novel #4)
by Nikki CarterGia Stokes is ready to have the best summer ever, now that she and Ricky have both been accepted into a summer school program in New York City. But when they get to New York, Ricky still hasn't made a move - although he knows that Gia likes him. It's time for Gia to move on - if she's not cool enough for him, there's nothing she can do. But she doesn't have to worry for long - Rashad, a boy in the summer program, is even more cute than Ricky!
Coral
by Sara EllaInspired by &“The Little Mermaid,&” Coral explores what it means to be human in a world where humanity often seems lost.Coral has always been different, standing out from her mermaid sisters in a society where blending in is key. She fears she has been afflicted with the dreaded Disease said to be carried by humans: emotions. Her sister had the Disease, and Red Tide took her away. Will it come for Coral next?Above the sea, Brooke has nothing left to give. Depression and anxiety have left her feeling isolated. Forgotten. The only thing she can rely on is the numbness she finds within the cool and comforting ocean waves. If only she weren&’t stuck at a new group-therapy home that promises a second chance at life. But what&’s the point of living if her soul is destined to bleed?Merrick may be San Francisco&’s golden boy, but he wants nothing more than to escape his controlling father. When his younger sister&’s suicide attempt sends Merrick to his breaking point, escape becomes the only option. If he can find their mom, everything will be made right again—right?When their worlds collide, all three will do whatever it takes to survive. But what—and who—must they leave behind for life to finally begin?Praise for Coral:&“This heart-wrenching tale will pull you under its spell.&” —ANNIE SULLIVAN, author of A Touch of Gold and Tiger Queen&“A beautiful reimagining.&” —LAUREN MANSY, author of The Memory Thief&“A breathless, powerful journey of the heart and mind.&” —LINDSAY A. FRANKLIN, award-winning author of The Story PeddlerA stand-alone, full-length Young Adult novelTrigger warning: suicide and depression