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Amigo: Circus Horse (Famous Horse Stories)
by Page CooperWhen Franz, fifteen-year-old son of the star rider in the circus, saw Amigo, a young palomino, he vowed that he would have that horse for his own and one day make him a great performer. So when Señor Gonzales, who owned Amigo, let Franz exercise him and teach him a few simple dressage steps, he was overjoyed. That was only the beginning, for Amigo was high-spirited, and you couldn't get near him with a saddle. But with the help of his friends, Mulk, the lion tamer's son, and Dizzy, the budding equestrienne from Argentina, Franz began to see his ambition realized. Around this warm story of devotion and friendship between boy and horse: is the exciting, colorful world of the circus, its people and animals. Meet Sadie the elephant, almost too old to perform any more, but not too old to start a stampede, and Mogul the panther, whose escape sent the circus into panic. And there is Madame Fawzia, the snake charmer, daughter of an old Indian medicine man, and the Locatellis, world's most daring aerialists. Here, amid the carnival music and the smell of hot dogs and cotton candy, is an inside look into the lifeblood of a circus: its human and animal performers.
Amigos mejores: Construye amistades sanas, suelta las que no lo son y cura las heridas del pasado
by Alicia GonzálezLa psicóloga Alicia González presenta la guía más completa sobre la amistad. Tener buenos amigos no es una cuestión de suerte, sino de responsabilidad. ¿Qué hago con esa amiga que me dice que me quiere, pero no deja de aprovechase de mí? Si no tengo un grupo de amigos de toda la vida, ¿es que he hecho algo mal? ¿Debo volver a escribir a ese amigo que me dejó de hablar sin más? ¿Cómo puedo conectar mejor con las personas de mi alrededor que me gustan? ¿Existe algún truco para conocer gente?Tener amistades profundas es esencial en todas las etapas de nuestra vida para disfrutar de una buena salud mental. Sin embargo, nadie nos ha enseñado a construir vínculos sanos, a gestionar los conflictos del día a día ni a recolocar o soltar las relaciones que ya no nos hacen bien. En Amigos mejores encontrarás herramientas prácticas y sencillas que te ayudarán a establecer vínculos de amistad fuertes y sanos. Comprende cómo funcionan las relaciones, identifica lo que tú necesitas y aprende a comunicarte de manera asertiva. Toma las riendas para tener amigos mejores y ser un amigo mejor para los demás. CON ESTE LIBRO APRENDERÁS A: • Conocerte a ti mismo, tus gustos y tus necesidades • Sanar tu autoestima • Poner límites • Comunicarte con asertividad • Iniciar y mantener conversaciones interesantes • Conectar de manera profunda con los demás• Conocer gente afín a ti • Hacer amigos nuevos • Reforzar y cuidar vínculos que ya tienes • Construir una relación sana con la soledad • Identificar cuándo debes soltar y cuándo recolocar • Dejar atrás relaciones tóxicas • Gestionar el duelo por una amistad perdida• Tener amigos mejores y ser un amigo mejor para los demás
Amigos por el viento
by Liliana BodocSiete relatos que dejan marcas. Tal como la vida que a veces se comporta como el viento y entonces trae aires de amor, o aires llenos de desengaño, aires que con su paso nos transforman. Relatos introspectivos de delicada poética. Cuentos sensibles que impactan en el lector y seguramente lo transforman. Relatos de temáticas diversas, pero cohesionados por un lenguaje preciso, emotivo y delicado. De ese modo, el lector pasará por la cotidianeidad familiar y ciertas tristezas a elaborar en ese núcleo, por problemáticas sociales complejas en contextos de guerras o por el descubriendo del amor profundo que transforma tanto como para hacernos parecer otra persona. *Nueva edición ilustrada por Poly Bernatene con divertido diseño interior. Incluye palabras de la autora donde comparte reflexiones sobre su escritura.
Amity
by Micol OstowHere is a house of ruin and rage, of death and deliverance. Here is where I live, not living. Here is always mine. When Connor's family moves to Amity, a secluded house on the peaceful banks of New England's Concord River, his nights are plagued with gore-filled dreams of demons, destruction, and revenge. Dreams he kind of likes. Dreams he could make real, with Amity's help. Ten years later, Gwen's family moves to Amity for a fresh start. Instead, she's haunted by lurid visions, disturbing voices, and questions about her own sanity. But who would ever believe her? And what could be done if they did? Because Amity isn't just a house. She is a living force, bent on manipulating her inhabitants to her twisted will. She will use Connor and Gwen to bring about a violent end as she's done before. Inspired by a true-crime story, Amity spans generations to weave an overlapping, interconnected tale of terror, insanity, danger, and death.
The Amoeba Sisters' Cartoon Guide to Biology
by Brianna Rapini Sarina Peterson24 Major Biology Topics You Should KnowExplore the wonders of biology inside and outside of the classroom with The Amoeba Sisters’ Cartoon Guide to Biology. Science facts made easy. From the dynamic sister duo behind the beloved Amoeba Sisters YouTube channel, this visual learning book features 24 major educational concepts commonly taught in life sciences courses. Designed to alleviate the intimidation often associated with complex science concepts, this guide employs amusing mnemonics, real-world examples, and light-hearted humorous anecdotes to make biology topics more approachable and relatable.Designed for anyone studying biology. Whether you’re a high school student, a college scholar, or a curious biology enthusiast, this book ensures that learning biology remains engaging and accessible for all ages to enjoy. This book tackles topics students often find difficult, such as cell transport, cellular respiration, protein synthesis, DNA replication, mitosis, and meiosis, with each chapter addressing stumbling blocks they may encounter in the classroom or during study prep. Whether used as an introduction to a concept or to recap a lesson, this book also makes a great supplement to your biology textbook as a classroom set.Pairs well with any biology course.Illustrations, diagrams, and cartoons break down complex biology conceptsShort chapters provide a biology foundation in the style of Amoeba Sisters videosUseful for teachers and students, includes objectives at end of each chapter to help with test preparationGlossary of over 250 biology vocabulary words with easy-to-understand, brief definitionsSo if you enjoy teen and kid science books such as Physics for Curious Kids, Awesome Facts That Will Make You Look Super Smart, or Noah’s Fascinating World of STEAM Experiments, then you’ll love The Amoeba Sisters’ Cartoon Guide to Biology.
Among Serpents (Above the Black)
by Marc J GregsonStrap in for a high-octane mission that hurls Conrad and crew toward jaw-dropping discoveries that could trigger total obliteration, in Book Two of the Above the Black fantasy trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of Sky's End.It takes guts to rise to the top of Meritocracy. It&’ll take sheer ruthlessness to stay there. As militants and monsters lay waste to the Skylands, Uncle&’s lawless tyranny threatens to unravel fragile Trade alliances. Conrad, no longer a mere Captain, now commands a squadron of ships at the order of the King. But Conrad&’s High status can&’t protect him from his own turmoil, and the price of power is steeped in blood.Tormented by tragedies of war and by betrayal from his own family, Conrad must prove his worth to all of the Skylands. Led by an unhinged Explorer, Conrad embarks on a secret expedition to turn the tides of battle—before another island falls at the jaws of the gigataun. It&’s a journey fraught with peril: Deadly monstrosities. Sabotage. Stowaways. And with friendships pushed to the brink and gentle romance stirring, Conrad will have to muster more than courage to weather the raging storms ahead.Order your copy of Book Two of the Above the Black trilogy and continue the adventure! Marc J Gregson expands his fast-paced fantasy universe with shocking twists, treacherous battles, and a memorable cast of characters. Fans of Frank Herbert and Jules Verne will appreciate touches of classic science fiction, including speculative frontiers and turbulent political intrigue.
Among the Beasts & Briars
by Ashley PostonAshley Poston, acclaimed author of Heart of Iron, returns with a dark, lush fairy tale–inspired fantasy for fans of Sara Raasch and Susan Dennard.Cerys is safe in the Kingdom of Aloriya. Here there are no droughts, disease, or famine, and peace is everlasting. It has been this way for hundreds of years, since the first king made a bargain with the Lady who ruled the forest that borders the kingdom. But as Aloriya prospered, the woods grew dark, cursed, and forbidden.Cerys knows this all too well: When she was young, she barely escaped as the woods killed her friends and her mother. Now Cerys carries a small bit of the curse—the magic—in her blood, a reminder of the day she lost everything.As a new queen is crowned, however, things long hidden in the woods descend on the kingdom itself. Cerys is forced on the run, her only companions a small and irritating fox from the royal garden and the magic in her veins. It’s up to her to find the legendary Lady of the Wilds and beg for a way to save her home.But the road is darker and more dangerous than she knows, and as secrets from the past are uncovered amid the teeth and roots of the forest, it’s going to take everything she has just to survive.
Among the Dolls
by William SleatorA Caldecott Honor recipient, science fiction author William Sleator presents "a fast-paced, chilling fantasy" (Booklist) of one girl's unexpected adventure beyond her imagaination. A dark awakening...When her parents give her a gloomy old dollhouse for her birthday instead of the ten speed bike she's expecting, Vicky is disappointed. But she soon becomes fascinated by the small shadowy world and its inhabitants. The hours she spends playing with the dolls is a good way to escape from her parents's arguments. As Vicky's life becomes more troubled, she starts to take out her frustration on the dolls, making their lives as unhappy as hers. Then one day, Vicky wakes up inside the dollhouse, trapped among the monsters she's created. Bewildered, Vicky is sure she's dreaming. Can she find her way out of this nightmare world?At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Among the Fallen
by Virginia Frances SchwartzSixteen-year-old Orpha is imprisoned for crimes she did not commit, and harboring a terrible secret about her abuser, but an unusual invitation from Charles Dickens to live in a home for fallen women offers hope.From the infamous Tothill prison, Orpha is haunted by recurring flashbacks of sexual abuse, neglect, exploitation, and the horrors of a Victorian workhouse, but she refuses to be crushed. Her heartbreaking yet inspiring story tells of the resilience and courage needed to make a new life for herself against all odds with the support of the amazing women of Urania cottage and the help of famous author Charles Dickens. Fans of Laurie Halse Anderson's Fever 1793, Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace, and Katherine Paterson's Lyddie will enjoy this riveting historical fiction title. Schwartz's powerful prose speaks to the terrible things Orpha has endured yet celebrates the emotional and intellectual powers of young women.
Among the Red Stars
by Gwen C. KatzA suspenseful historical YA debut inspired by the true story of an all-female bomber unit in Russia during World War II.World War II has erupted in Valka’s homeland of Russia, and Valka is determined to help the effort. She’s a pilot—and a good one—so she eagerly joins an all-female bomber regiment. Flying has always meant freedom and exhilaration for Valka, but dropping bombs on German targets is something else entirely. The raids are dangerous, but as Valka watches her fellow pilots putting everything on the line in the face of treachery, she learns the true meaning of bravery. As the war intensifies, though, and those around her fall, Valka must decide how much she is willing to risk to defend the skies she once called home. Inspired by the true story of a famous all-female Russian bomber regiment, Gwen C. Katz weaves a tale of strength and sacrifice, of learning to fight for yourself, and of the perils of a world at war.
Among A Thousand Fireflies
by Helen Frost Rick Lieder<P>On a summer evening, just as the stars blink on, a firefly lands on a flower. Lights start to flash all around her -- first one, then three, seven. Hundreds. Thousands. How will she find just one flash among them? And will he see her flash in return? <P>In evocative photographs and lyrical language, Rick Lieder and Helen Frost, creators of the critically acclaimed Step Gently Out and Sweep Up the Sun, offer a true story of how two fireflies come together after finding each other's light among thousands of others.
Un amor a prueba de todo
by AdriLatina TV Carlos FeriaA veces el amor nos espera donde menos pensamos. ¡Hola! Somos Carlos Feria y AdriLatinaTV, y queremos contarte nuestra historia. Quizá no es una historia de amor perfecta, pero es la nuestra: aquí te diremos cómo nos conocimos, cómo nos enamoramos y cómo llegamos a ser lo que ahora somos: ¡una familia de creadores de contenido que se quiere un montón! Tuvimos que pasar por muchos obstáculos para llegar hasta aquí: envidias, rumores, traiciones… Incluso fuimos amantes antes de que se terminaran de dar las cosas. Nuestra historia es la prueba de que el amor puede estar en cualquier lado y que si se quiere estar junto a alguien, no hay nada que pueda evitarlo. ¿Listos?
Amor azul: A veces hay que salir del mar para encontrar tu pez...
by Jason JuneUn romance LGTBQ+ que conseguirá que no dejes de sonreír. Crest odia la idea de tener que pasar un mes en tierra firme, pero todes les sirénides adolescentes deben vivirlo una vez en la vida. Las reglas son fáciles: ayudar a un humano durante un ciclo lunar y regresar después a Pacífica para convertirse en une Sabie, o fracasar y quedarse atrapade en el mundo de los repugnantes y desconsiderados humanos para siempre.Ya en Los Ángeles con cuerpo terrenal, Crest conoce a Sean, un socorrista cuyo novio le ha dejado hace poco, y acepta ayudarle a recuperarlo. Sin embargo, a medida que pasan más tiempo juntos, Crest empieza a cambiar su opinión sobre los humanos y... se sentirá, literalmente, entre dos aguas. Y es que el amor nos lleva a encontrar la versión más auténtica de nosotros mismos.
Amor en espiral: Para emerger, primero hay que sumergirse
by Manuela Saiz¿Cuántas veces se puede repetir una historia de amor y desamor? ¿Cuántas veces se puede caer dentro del espiral? Para salir, primero hay que bucear en nuestras propias profundidades. La protagonista de esta historia cae una y otra vez en situaciones de amor y desamor tan similares que la hacen pensar que está dentro de un círculo vicioso, pero poco a poco se va dando cuenta de que hay una salida, pero solo podrá encontrarla explorando los rincones más profundos de su propio ser.
Amor y otras palabras extrañas
by Erin McCahan¿Puede alguien realmente ser él mismo (o estar realmente enamorado) en un lenguaje que no es el suyo? Josie lleva 16 años perdida entre traducciones. Ella habla el lenguaje del instituto, de la universidad, de las amigas, de los novios, de las rupturas, e incluso el de las «chicas monas». Pero ninguno de estos lenguajes es realmente su idioma. Los únicos que hablan el lenguaje real de Josie son su amigo Stu y su hermana Kate. Así que, cuando Kate se promete con un tipo insufrible, Josie no puede evitar sentir que está cometiendo el mayor error de su vida. Kate está decidida a convencer a Josie sobre lo «perfecto» que es su novio. Josie está decidida a hacer que su hermana anule la boda. Mientras las batallas se libran entre secretos y juegos semánticos, Josie tendrá que examinar sus sentimientos hacia un novio que afirma quererla, una hermana a la que quiere pero a la que no siempre aprueba y un mejor amigo que no ha dicho una sola palabra sobre nada, bueno, al menos no en un lenguaje que Josie comprenda. Reseñas:«Perfecto para los fans de John Green y Rainbow Rowell, Amor y otras palabras extrañas es al mismo tiempo un comedia y una novela de crecimiento, es una historia de amor escrita de forma inteligente desde el corazón sobre hermanos, amigos y sobre lo que significa a amar a todos.»Goodreads
Amos Daragon #3: The Twilight of the Gods
by Bryan PerroAmos Daragon is an ordinary boy with an extraordinary gift - he has been chosen to be the 'Mask Wearer'. Join him and his friends Behorf and Medusa as they overcome the forces of evil and harness the awesome powers of wind, earth, fire and water.
Amphibian
by Carla GunnNine-year-old Phineas William Walsh has an encyclopedic knowledge of the natural world. He knows that rockfish have swim bladders that can burst and push their intestines out their butts, and he knows that barnacles have the longest penises in the animal kingdom. He's obsessed with animals; it's practically all he talks about, and he spends all his spare time watching the Green Channel or researching obscure facts on the internet or in books. And he's worried sick about what humans are doing to the planet and its other animals. But although he seems to know absolutely everything about the animal world, what he doesn't know is why his granddad had to die or why Lyle the bully always picks on him or why his parents can't live together. He misses his grandad terribly, and he hates to see his grandmother - the only person who understands his eco-worrying - so sad. He misses his dad, too, and wishes he could see him more, and that the separation didn't make his mom so lonely - though he sure doesn't like her talking to creepy Brent. And things only get worse when Phin's mom, desperately worried about his animal obsession, takes him to see a rather unsympathetic psychologist. When his Grade 4 class gets a pet frog - a White's Tree Frog from Australia - it becomes the perfect focus for all Phin's worrying. He can't bear to see Cuddles penned up in a cage so very far from his natural habitat just for the amusement of humans. It's just another example of how cruel and self-centred humans are. And so Phin and his best pal, Bird, are spurred to action.
Amplified
by Tara KellyWhen privileged 17-year-old Jasmine gets kicked out of her house, she takes what is left of her savings and flees to Santa Cruz to pursue her dream of becoming a musician. Jasmine finds the ideal room in an oceanfront house, but she needs to convince the three guys living there that she's the perfect roommate and lead guitarist for their band, C-Side. Too bad she has major stage fright and the cute bassist doesn't think a spoiled girl from over the hill can hack it. . . .In this fresh new novel by critically acclaimed author Tara Kelly, Jasmine finds out what happens when her life gets Amplified.
Amy Hodgepodge The Secret's Out
by Soo Jeong Kim Wayans Kevin KnottsCan a secret break up the friendship of five fourth-grade girls and prevent them from finishing an art project?
Amy & Roger's Epic Detour
by Morgan MatsonThere were three things Amy Curry didn&’t expect out of senior year. First: her father&’s death. Second: her mother&’s decision to relocate to the East Coast. Third: Roger Sullivan. After her father&’s sudden death, Amy&’s mom has decided to start anew—in Connecticut, just before the start of senior year. And she&’s decided that it&’ll be Amy&’s job to get the car from California to Connecticut. The only problem? Amy hasn&’t gotten behind the wheel since the car accident that took her father&’s life. Enter Roger, a family friend, tasked by his mother to help Amy drive across the country. Amy&’s not pleased to be driving across the country with a boy she barely knows, but as Amy gets lost on her cross-country adventure, she must confront the past she&’s running from, come to terms with the grief of losing a parent, and learn how to open her heart in order to find herself again.
Analee, in Real Life
by Janelle MilanesA Cuban-American teen navigates social anxiety, her father’s remarriage, and being torn between two very cute boys in this heartfelt and funny contemporary novel—perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Kasie West. <P><P>Ever since her mom died three years ago, Analee Echevarria has had trouble saying out loud the weird thoughts that sit in her head. With a best friend who hates her and a dad who’s marrying a yogi she can’t stand, Analee spends most of her time avoiding reality and role-playing as Kiri, the night elf hunter at the center of her favorite online game. Through Kiri, Analee is able to express everything real-life Analee cannot: her bravery, her strength, her inner warrior. The one thing both Kiri and Analee can’t do, though, is work up the nerve to confess her romantic feelings for Kiri’s partner-in-crime, Xolkar—a.k.a. a teen boy named Harris whom Analee has never actually met in person. So when high school heartthrob Seb Matias asks Analee to pose as his girlfriend in an attempt to make his ex jealous, Analee agrees. Sure, Seb seems kind of obnoxious, but Analee could use some practice connecting with people in real life. In fact, it’d maybe even help her with Harris. But the more Seb tries to coax Analee out of her comfort zone, the more she starts to wonder if her anxious, invisible self is even ready for the real world. Can Analee figure it all out without losing herself in the process?
Analyzing The Boston Tea Party: Establishing Cause-and-effect Relationships (Critical Thinking In American History)
by Greg RozaUsing the exercises and primary source documents in this engaging book, students will learn about key moments that led to the American Revolution. <P><P>These include the financial pressure on England after its resources were spread thin by the French and Indian War, the formation of the Sons of Liberty, the backlash and revolt of colonists in response to the Stamp, Sugar, and Quartering Acts, the tea party itself, and the eventual meeting of the first Continental Congress.
Anarchy: The Hunger Games for a new generation (Anarchy)
by Megan DeVosTHIRTY MILLION READERS WORLDWIDE. INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE NEVER BEFORE SEEN CHAPTER.'The Hunger Games meets The Road' MTVThe world is different now. There are no rules, no governments, and no guarantees that you'll be saved.Rival factions have taken over, fighting each other for survival with no loyalty to anyone but their own. At 21, Hayden has taken over Blackwing and is one of the youngest leaders in the area. In protecting his camp from starvation, raids from other factions and the threat of being kidnapped, he has enough to worry about before he finds Grace. The daughter of the head of the rival camp Greystone, she is slow to trust anyone, much less the leader of those she has been trained to kill. This is danger. This is chaos. This is anarchy.
Anarchy: The Hunger Games for a new generation (Anarchy)
by Megan DeVosThe world is different now. There are no rules, no governments, and no guarantees that you'll be saved.Rival factions have taken over, fighting each other for survival with no loyalty to anyone but their own. At 21, Hayden has taken over Blackwing and is one of the youngest leaders in the area. In protecting his camp from starvation, raids from other factions and the threat of being kidnapped, he has enough to worry about before he finds Grace. The daughter of the head of the rival camp Greystone, she is slow to trust anyone, much less the leader of those she has been trained to kill. This is danger. This is chaos. This is anarchy. Read by Helen Vine and Christopher Weeks
Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope
by Jenna BushAna's life is a collection of bits and pieces of her past. Infected with HIV at birth, she's unaware of many details of her early childhood and barely remembers her mother. Living with her strict grandmother, she learns how to keep secrets – secrets about her infection and about the abuse she endures at home. But after Ana falls in love and becomes pregnant at seventeen, she begins a journey of hope – a journey of protecting herself and others. She is living with HIV, not dying from it. Jenna Bush tells of Ana's struggle to break free from the cycle of abuse, silence, and illness with passion and eloquence. But this is not just Ana's story. It is also the story of many children around the world who are marginalized, neglected, and mistreated.