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Ahgottahandleonit
by Donovan Mixon<p>Tim's a struggling black kid on the mean streets of Newark. How far can he run? Where can he hide? <p>What is innocence? Where does it go? Tim doesn't read as well as his classmates in an inner-city Newark high school. He's got good street creds, though, riffing strange rap-rhymes and running like the wind. He's packed into a three-flat with his mother, sister and Uncle Gentrale. His father, a drunk, recently walked out on the family, wanting some "freedom." He says, "Ahgottahandleonit, son." He doesn't. Nor does Tim. He's a sophomore, already two years behind in school. He'll be a sophomore again if he doesn't pass his proficiency exam. He wants to do what is right, but anger boils deep inside him. </p>
Ahora llega el silencio
by Álvaro ColomerPREMIO JAÉN DE NARRATIVA JUVENIL 2019 Solo hay dos opciones: rendirse o luchar. Ella nunca fue de las que se rinden. Han transcurrido seis meses de la llegada del Silencio.Así llaman al día en que los adultos murieron.Pero el Silencio sigue aquí. El caos se ha apoderado de la ciudad. Los niños están indefensos. Los adolescentes tienen los días contados. Saben que están condenados a morir al cumplir los veintidós años. Astrea solo tiene dieciséis, pero no está dispuesta a esperar la muerte sentada. Luchará para cambiar su suerte, aunque esto suponga perder lo poco que le queda.
Ain't Burned All the Bright
by Jason ReynoldsPrepare yourself for something unlike anything: A smash-up of art and text for teens that viscerally captures what it is to be Black. In America. Right Now. Written by #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds. Jason Reynolds and his best bud, Jason Griffin had a mind-meld. And they decided to tackle it, in one fell swoop, in about ten sentences, and 300 pages of art, this piece, this contemplation-manifesto-fierce-vulnerable-gorgeous-terrifying-WhatIsWrongWithHumans-hope-filled-hopeful-searing-Eye-Poppingly-Illustrated-tender-heartbreaking-how-The-HECK-did-They-Come-UP-with-This project about oxygen. And all of the symbolism attached to that word, especially NOW.
Aire encantado: Dos culturas, dos alas: Una Memoria
by Alexis Romay Margarita EngleIn this poetic memoir, which won the Pura Belpré Author Award and was named a Walter Dean Myers Award Honoree, acclaimed author Margarita Engle tells of growing up as a child of two cultures during the Cold War. En este poético libro de memorias—ganador del premio Pura Belpré de autor, finalista del premio de YALSA de no ficción y premio de honor Walter Dean Myers—la aclamada autora Margarita Engle recrea su infancia, que transcurrió a caballo entre dos culturas durante la Guerra Fría.Margarita is a girl from two worlds. Her heart lies in Cuba, her mother’s tropical island country, a place so lush with vibrant life that it seems like a fairy tale kingdom. But most of the time she lives in Los Angeles, lonely in the noisy city and dreaming of the summers when she can take a plane through the enchanted air to her beloved island. Words and images are her constant companions—sources of comfort when the children at school are not. Then a revolution breaks out in Cuba. Margarita fears for her far-away family. When the hostility between Cuba and the United States erupts into the Bay of Pigs Invasion, Margarita’s worlds collide in the worst way possible. How can the two countries she loves hate each other so much? And will she ever get to visit her beautiful island again? Margarita es una niña de dos mundos. Su corazón está en Cuba, la isla tropical de su mamá, un sitio tan exuberante, de una vida tan intensa, que parece el reino de un cuento de hadas. Pero la mayor parte del tiempo, vive en Los Ángeles, sola en la bulliciosa ciudad, soñando con los veranos, en los que puede montarse en un avión y viajar por el aire encantado a su amada isla. Las palabras y las imágenes son compañeras constantes, amistosas y reconfortantes, mientras que los niños en la escuela no lo son. Entonces estalla una revolución en Cuba. Margarita teme por su familia lejana. Cuando la hostilidad entre Cuba y Estados Unidos se desata en la invasión de Bahía de Cochinos, los mundos de Margarita chocan de la peor manera posible. ¿Cómo es posible que los dos países que ella quiere se odien tanto mutuamente? ¿Y podrá volver a visitar su hermosa isla de nuevo?
Airhead: An Airhead Novel (Airhead #1)
by Meg CabotMeg Cabot expands her huge fan base with this slightly darker, more mysterious novel - without losing any of her signature heart and humor.EM WATTS IS GONE. Emerson Watts didn't even want to go to the new SoHo Stark Megastore grand opening. But someone needed to look out for her sister, Frida, whose crush, British heartthrob Gabriel Luna, would be singing and signing autographs there-along with the newly appointed Face of Stark, teen supermodel sensation Nikki Howard. How was Em to know that disaster would strike, changing her,and life as she'd known it, forever?
Airlock (Orca Soundings)
by Tash McAdamBrick, a young thief, is terrified of outer space. But they’re forced to escape Earth when a warrant goes out for their arrest. There’s nothing left for them on the dusty, barren wasteland of Earth anyway. Brick stows away on a cargo ship headed for the moon. They reluctantly allow a local teenage enforcer named Amar to tag along. But the ship ends up containing unusual cargo and the crew members may not be who they appear to be. Suddenly the spaceship is taken over by pirates, who imprison the crew in the airlock. Brick and Amar come up with a plan to rescue the crew. The only problem is that, in order to succeed, Brick must venture out into the deep darkness of space.
Airplane Flying Handbook: FAA-H-8083-3B (FAA Handbooks Ser.)
by Federal Aviation AdministrationThe Federal Aviation Administration’s Airplane Flying Handbook provides pilots, student pilots, aviation instructors, and aviation specialists with information on every topic needed to qualify for and excel in the field of aviation. Topics covered include:Ground operationsCockpit managementThe four fundamentals of flyingIntegrated flight controlSlow flightsStallsSpinsTakeoffGround reference maneuversNight operationsAnd much moreUpdated to include the most current information, the Airplane Flying Handbook is a great study guide for current pilots and for potential pilots who are interested in applying for their first license. It is also the perfect gift for any aircraft or aeronautical buff.
Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3A)
by Federal Aviation AdministrationThe Federal Aviation Administration’s Airplane Flying Handbook provides pilots, student pi-lots, aviation instructors, and aviation specialists with information on every topic needed to qualify for and excel in the field of aviation. Topics covered include: ground operations, cockpit management, the four fundamentals of flying, integrated flight control, slow flights, stalls, spins, takeoff, ground reference maneuvers, night operations, and much more. The Airplane Flying Handbook is a great study guide for current pilots and for potential pilots who are interested in applying for their first license. It is also the perfect gift for any aircraft or aeronautical buff.
Airports, Exes, and Other Things I'm Over
by Shani PetroffA bad storm, two cancelled flights, trapped with the guy who broke her heart…Shani Petroff delivers laugh out loud comedy and unforgettable disasters in this highly relatable comedy of errors about a teen stuck in an airport with her cheating ex. Flight delayed. Send help. Not him.After Sari caught her boyfriend Zev cheating on her, their romantic Florida vacation was ruined. She can't get back to NYC soon enough. Unfortunately, Mother Nature may have different plans. A huge storm is brewing in the Northeast, and flights all over the country are getting canceled—including Sari's. She winds up stuck at the airport for hours. With Zev! When another stranded passenger (a hot NYU guy) suggests a connecting flight to Boston, Sari jumps at the chance. But when her mom freaks out about her traveling alone, she has no choice—she has to include Zev, and somehow survive being trapped with the guy who broke her heart!Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan’s young adult imprint Swoon Reads, author Shani Petroff looks at both heartbreak and forgiveness in her latest YA comedy of errors, Airports, Exes, and Other Things I'm Over.Praise for Shani Petroff:"It’s light as powdered sugar and just as sweet." —Booklist on My New Crush Gave to Me"Will delight romance lovers with its fast pace and humorous tone." —School Library Journal on Romeo and What’s Her Name
Aislados (Extraños #2)
by Kimberly MccreighAislados es la segunda novela de «Extraños», una serie trepidante de intrigas, traiciones y secretos con el ritmo de La chica del tren y la acción de la «Trilogía Divergente». «Entender tus propias emociones es complicado.Entender las de los demás como si estuvieras en su cabeza......puede ser muy peligroso.Wylie tiene ese poder. ¿Sabrá cómo usarlo?» Wylie no está a salvo. El único modo que ahora le queda de protegerse es aprendiendo a controlar sus extrañas habilidades, pero muy pronto se dará cuenta de que tratar de leer las emociones de los demás no tan solo es difícil, sino también muy arriesgado. Y Wylie no es la única que corre peligro. Desde que volvieron a casa, a Jasper lo carcome la culpa. No logra dejar a un lado los remordimientos que lo persiguen y mucho menos cuando absolutamente todo a su alrededor, incluso Wylie, le recuerda lo que pasó en el bosque. Jasper y Wylie harían cualquier cosa el uno por el otro, pero, ¿cómo van a enfrentarse a los fantasmas que los atormentan? Atrapada entre el miedo y la duda, Wylie tendrá que tomar una decisión. No le importó dejarlo todo para rescatar a su mejor amiga, pero ¿haría lo mismo por un puñado de desconocidos? ¿Aunque sean como ella? Críticas y opinión de los lectores:«La segunda parte de "Extraños" viene cargada de misterio y acción. Lectores: preparaos para una montaña rusa con un final explosivo que os dejará atónitos y deseando saber cómo termina la saga. ¡Espectacular!»Mary Kubica, autora de Una buena chica «Un thriller fascinante que te tendrá intrigado hasta la última página.»Sara Shepard, autora de Pequeñas mentirosas «Una novela trepidante, conmovedora y profundamente irresistible, con un final de infarto.»Julianna Baggott, autora de la trilogía «La Cúpula» «Una novela impactante llena de intrigas, traiciones y secretos escondidos.» «Increíblemente bueno. Una trama original, con acción y suspense: este libro lo tiene todo.» «Imposible dejar de leerlo.» «Un inicio fantástico para una saga de misterio.»
Ajeemah and His Son
by James BerryIn 1807, at the height of the slave trade, Ajeemah and his son, Atu, are snatched by slave traders from their home in Africa while en route to deliver a dowry to Atu's bride-to-be. Ajeemah and Atu are then taken to Jamaica and sold to neighboring plantations'never to see one another again. "Readers will come away with a new sense of respect for those who maintained their dignity and humanity under the cruelest of circumstances. "'SLJ. "Each moment here of the Jamaican-born poet's terse, melodious narrative is laden with emotion. . . . Brilliant, complex, powerfully written. "--K. Notable Children's Book of 1993 (ALA) 1993 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA) 1993 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book) 1992 Books for Youth Editors' Choices (BL) Notable 1992 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Bulletin Blue Ribbons 1992 (C) 1993 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library) Children's Books of 1992 (Library of Congress) 1993 Boston Globe-Horn Book Fiction Award
Akata Warrior (The Nsibidi Scripts #2)
by Nnedi OkoraforThe long-awaited sequel to the genre-breaking <i>Akata Witch</i> by multiple award-winner Nnedi Okorafor! <P><P>A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. <P>As she began to develop her magical powers, Sunny learned that she had been chosen to lead a dangerous mission to avert an apocalypse, brought about by the terrifying masquerade, Ekwensu. <P>Now, stronger, feistier, and a bit older, Sunny is studying with her mentor Sugar Cream and struggling to unlock the secrets in her strange Nsibidi book. <P>Eventually, Sunny knows she must confront her destiny. With the support of her Leopard Society friends, Orlu, Chichi, and Sasha, and of her spirit face, Anyanwu, she will travel through worlds both visible and invisible to the mysteries town of Osisi, where she will fight a climactic battle to save humanity. <P>Much-honored Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards, merges today’s Nigeria with a unique world she creates. <P><i>Akata Warrior</i> blends mythology, fantasy, history and magic into a compelling tale that will keep readers spellbound.
Akata Woman (The Nsibidi Scripts #3)
by Nnedi OkoraforThe electrifying third book in the series that started with Akata Witch, named one of Time magazine's "100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time" and "100 Best YA Books of All Time," from award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor. <p><p> From the moment Sunny Nwazue discovered she had mystical energy flowing in her blood, she sought to understand and control her powers. Throughout her adventures in Akata Witch and Akata Warrior, she had to navigate the balance between nearly everything in her life—America and Nigeria, the "normal" world and the one infused with juju, human and spirit, good daughter and powerful Leopard Person. <p><p> Now, those hard lessons and abilities are put to the test in a quest so dangerous and fantastical, it would be madness to go...but may destroy the world if she does not. With the help of her friends, Sunny embarks on a mission to find a precious object hidden deep in an otherworldly realm. Defeating the guardians of the prize will take more from Sunny than she has to give, and triumph will mean she will be forever changed.
Akbar Birbal Tales
by BPI India Pvt LtdAkbar-Birbal tales are passed on mainly by oral tradition. They focus on how Birbal manages to outsmart the envious courtiers who try to trap and portray him in poor light in front of Emperor Akbar, often in a humorous manner with him shown giving sharp and intelligent responses.
Al paso de la Novena Luna: ABITIBI
by Yves Patrick BeaulieuDavid Langelier regresa a Quebec tras cinco años de exilio. Dado de baja con honores de las Fuerzas Armadas canadienses, se convierte en minero en Abitibi, su tierra natal. En el fondo de una mina de oro, mantiene su corazón en la superficie, con Nicole, de la que está locamente enamorado. Los matones se interponen en su relación, y un nativo, Pijeense, un ojibway del lago Nipissing, acude en su ayuda. Pero la desgracia vuelve a golpear: el cáncer amenaza a la joven madre. Aunque David es un antiguo militar, la noticia le asusta, pero pronto decide enfrentarse a la enfermedad con Nicole y su hija, la pequeña Jessica. Queda por ver cómo superará el trío el calvario...
Alakchalanu
by Suresh Dalalબાળક એટલે વિસ્મયની દુનિયાનો વિષ્ણુભગવાન. એની સૃષ્ટિમાં પૂર્ણવિરામનું મહત્ત્વ નથી, પણ આશ્ચર્યચિહ્નોનું સામ્રાજ્ય છે. તમે જો એની દુનિયા તરફ જુઓ તો બાળકાવ્યો કે બાળવાર્તાની ગંગોત્રી શોધવા માટે બહુ દૂર નહીં જવું પડે. ફરિયાદ તો એના હોઠ પર હોય જ. સુરેશ દલાલે એમની આગવી શૈલીમાં એમના ચૌદ બાળકાવ્ય સંગ્રહોમાં રજૂ કર્યા છે.
Alan Mendelsohn: The Boy From Mars
by Daniel M. PinkwaterLeft Jacket: "Leonard Neeble, a short, portly, wrinkled kid with glasses, was pretty well ordained to be an outcast at Bat Masterson Junior High School. Especially after he sat down on somebody's half-eaten Good Humor bar in the school yard. "In fact, his new life in the affluent suburb of West Kangaroo Park was generally a washout as far as Leonard was concerned. Until Alan Mendelsohn turned up in his class and being weird became interesting. "The search for additions to Mendelsohn's collection of over two thousand comics led to some unique experiences, including Mind Control and the Bermuda Triangle Chili Parlor."
Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness #1)
by Tamora PierceA girl disguises herself as a boy to train as a knight in this first book in Tamora Pierce&’s Margaret A. Edwards Award–winning young adult series—now with a new look!From now on, I&’m Alan of Trebond, the younger twin. I&’ll be a knight. In a time when girls are forbidden to be warriors, Alanna of Trebond wants nothing more than to be a knight of the realm of Tortall. So she finds a way to switch places with her twin brother, Thom, and, disguised as a boy, begins her training as a page at the palace of King Roald. But the road to knighthood, as she discovers, is not an easy one. Alanna must master weapons, combat, and magic, as well as polite behavior, her temper, and even her own heart. So begin Alanna&’s adventures—filled with swords and sorcery, adventure and intrigue, good and evil—that will lead to the fulfillment of her dreams and make her a legend in the land.
Las alas del tiempo (Guardianes del destino #Volumen 1)
by Karen P. Sánchez¿Qué ocurre si te enamoras de un ángel? Nadie lo sabe. La gente ya no cree en ellos. Y menos aún se oye a alguien contar haber visto a uno a lo largo de una vida... Amaya lleva toda su vida viviendo en un pueblo costero. Le encanta vivir junto al mar y poder pasar tantas tardes como le plazca en la playa, salir en barco a explorar la costa junto a su hermano y encontrarse a sus vecinos al pasear. Todo es perfecto, más cuando está a punto de acabar el instituto y entrar en la universidad. Sin embargo, a veces los hilos del destino juegan sus cartas y no siempre se despliegan a nuestro favor. Tras un día navegando, el hermano de Amaya enferma de forma repentina y fallece, y esta cae en una profunda depresión, dejando de lado los estudios y abandonando su sueño de viajar por el mundo. Cuando ya casi va a hacer un año de la muerte de su hermano, las cosas comienzan a cambiar. Un misterioso forastero llega al pueblo. Con Darío la pena de Amaya parece amainar, recordando lo que era tener a alguien en quien poder confiar. Pero Darío guarda un secreto. Uno que podría romper a Amaya en mil pedazos. Porque, para empezar, él no es una persona cualquiera... Dos corazones de mundos diferentes se enfrentarán a las leyes del tiempo y el destino. ¿Podrá el amor ser más fuerte que cualquier secreto?
Alas para un corazón
by David AlmondLa aparición de un misterioso personaje en un garaje cambiará para siempre la vida de Michael y de su familia. Michael no está de muy buen humor últimamente, se acaban de cambiar de casa y, de momento, no le gusta nada. Además, sus padres andan muy nerviosos porque su hermanita, que acaba de nacer, tiene que ingresar en el hospital aquejada de una grave enfermedad en su corazón. Por eso, Michael tiene mucho tiempo para investigar y es en el destartalado garaje donde encuentra a un extraño personaje, sucio y muy enfermo, que se alimenta de insectos. Afortunadamente, podrá compartir este secreto con Mina, su nueva vecina, una niña inquieta y muy despierta, que le descubrirá al poeta William Blake y le enseñará a ver la vida con otros ojos. Los dos alimentarán a su nuevo amigo, le conseguirán la comida china que tanto le gusta y la cerveza negra, pero también las pastillas para tratar su avanzada artritis. Entre los tres se establece una sólida amistad, una amistad que los une con unos lazos poco comunes... Al final, descubrirán cuál es la verdadera identidad de su misterioso amigo y, sobre todo, por qué está con ellos. Mientras, la hermanita de Michael se debate entre la vida y la muerte...
Alas salvajes (Wings in the Wild)
by Margarita Engle¡Ahora disponible in español!Los seres alados han de ser libres. Y también lo han de ser los artistas, pero el gobierno cubano ha criminalizado cualquier arte que no tenga su aprobación. Soleida y sus padres protestan contra esta injusticia con su jardín secreto de esculturas de aves encadenadas. Luego, un huracán derriba las paredes y deja al descubierto el arte ilegal, y sus padres son arrestados... Soleida huye sola a Centroamérica y se une a miles de refugiados cubanos varados en Costa Rica mientras buscan asilo en cualquier otro sitio. Ahí, conoce a Dariel, un muchacho cubanoamericano cuya música enigmática hechiza a las aves, a los animales… y a Soleida. Juntos trabajan para proteger el medioambiente y atraer la atención del mundo hacia los artistas presos en Cuba. Pronto descubren que el amor no consta de caer rendido, sino de volar juntos hacia nuevas alturas. Pero las alas pueden ser frágiles, y Soleida y Dariel vienen de mundos diferentes. ¿Acaso ese futuro mejor por el que luchan incluirá la posibilidad de que estén juntos?
Alaska: Los sueños se cumplen... si te animás a ser vos
by Gimena SauchencoEl libro de la youtuber uruguaya más conocida y más querida. En ese libro, Gime, más conocida como Alaska, cuenta su historia, la historia de una adolescente uruguaya como cualquier otra, pero además, reflexiona sobre la vida, cuáles son sus miedos, qué piensa sobre la sociedad, entre otras cosas, que son temas que preocupan y ocupan a los adolescentes de hoy.
Albatrosses (Nature's Children)
by Lorien KiteWhere do albatrosses live? Why do albatrosses fly in big loops? What do albatrosses eat? Find the answers to these questions, and learn much more about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and lives of albatrosses. Other books in this series are available in this library.