- Table View
- List View
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
by Lisa L. Ryan-HerndonARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER? TEST YOUR SMARTS! Ready for a challenge? It's time to join the class of today's biggest TV show hit! Go behind the scenes with the producers and read about the making of a hit game show. Meet the classmates and the host, Jeff Foxworthy. Test your I.Q. with brain-bending Q&A's! Will you have to peek, copy, or hope one of the students will save you? Time to put your smarts to the test!
Arena en los ojos
by Carla CalvoSam tenía todo lo que siempre había soñado, Lily tiene todo lo que necesita. Pero cuando se vuelven a encontrar, diez años después, descubren que a veces eso no es suficiente. A pesar de haber conseguido cada cosa con la que había soñado, Sam vive una vida vacía. Una carrera de éxito, dinero y reputación no compensan que, cuando se marchó a perseguir su sueño, lo dejó todo atrás. Abandonó su casa, su familia y sus amigos, pero sobre todo a Lily... y, aunque en su momento parecía una buena decisión, al volver a su ciudad natal años después se da cuenta de que los fantasmas del pasado no la han abandonado en ningún momento. Lily no pudo cumplir sus sueños. La vida tenía otros planes para ella: tras el último verano de instituto tuvo que hacerse cargo de su hermana pequeña, sacrificando sus planes de futuro. Y, sin embargo, ha aprendido a ser feliz con lo que tiene. Es entonces cuando Sam aparece frente a su puerta, diez años después, como la primera vez que se conocieron. Y Lily se da cuenta de que tiene que arriesgarse... pero no sabe si está dispuesta a correr el riesgo de enamorarse otra vez. Aunque tendrán que aprender a conocerse de nuevo, basta con una sonrisa para que los diez años que las separan se desvanezcan.
Argentinas que hicieron historia
by Julieta Mortati50 mujeres que marcaron la historia argentina. Fuertes, inquietas, creativas, complejas, ambiciosas, sensibles, curiosas, solidarias, intensas, contradictorias. Reales. La historia argentina está marcada por mujeres que tomaron decisiones que no solo cambiaron sus vidas, sino que mostraron un camino distinto para las demás. En la ciencia, el deporte, la política, el arte, cada una dejó una huella imborrable. Este libro es un homenaje a ellas y a todas las que demuestran que juntas podemos cambiar el mundo. Estas son solo algunas de las innumerables mujeres argentinas que, con su coraje, su talento y su honestidad consigo mismas, abrieron caminos y siguen inspirándonos a ser cada vez más libres: María Remedios del Valle, María Loreto Sánchez Peón, Manuela Pedraza, Mariquita Sánchez de Thompson, Macacha Güemes, Petrona Rosende, Juana Manso, Eduarda Mansilla, Cecilia Grierson, Lola Mora, Julieta Lanteri, Rosario Vera Peñaloza, Virginia Bolten, Alicia Moreau de Justo, Victoria Ocampo, Alfonsina Storni, Irene Bernasconi, Niní Marshall, Rebeca Gerschman, Silvina Ocampo, Tita Merello, Blackie, María Ruanova, Eva Perón, Leda Valladares, Aurora Venturini, María Fux, María Luisa Bemberg, Azucena Villaflor, Emma Pérez Ferreira, Dora Coledesky, Estela de Carlotto, María Elena Walsh, Sara Rietti, Mercedes Sosa, Alejandra Pizarnik, Norma Aleandro, Martha Argerich, Marta Minujín, Rita Segato, Elsa Bornemann, Susana Trimarco, Celeste Carballo, Gilda, Nora Vega, Lohana Berkins, Lucrecia Martel, Gabriela Sabatini y Luciana Aymar.
Ariel (The Change, Book #1)
by Steven R. BoyettPete Garey, a young loner who survived the Change and the madness that followed, spent two years wandering and scavenging the near-deserted cities and towns alone--until the day he encountered an injured unicorn. He nursed her back to health and named her Ariel, and an unlikely friendship was formed. But unicorns are rare even in a Changed world--and the power of their magic is highly prized. A necromancer in New York City covets that power and will stop at nothing to possess Ariel, dead or alive. Sought by bounty hunters both human and inhuman, Pete and Ariel decide to make a stand against their enemy--and journey to confront the dark sorcerer in the ruined heart of the city he has made his own twisted kingdom.
Ariel Crashes a Train
by Olivia A. Cole&“A gorgeously kind, wonderfully gentle, and unfailingly compassionate depiction of OCD...bursting with light.&”— Ashley Woodfolk, critically acclaimed author of NOTHING BURNS AS BRIGHT AS YOUExploring the harsh reality of OCD and violent intrusive thoughts in stunning, lyrical writing, this novel-in-verse conjures a haunting yet hopeful portrait of a girl on the edge. From the author of Dear Medusa, which New York Times bestselling author Samira Ahmed called &“a fierce and brightly burning feminist roar.&”Ariel is afraid of her own mind. She already feels like she is too big, too queer, too rough to live up to her parents' exacting expectations, or to fit into what the world expects of a &“good girl.&” And as violent fantasies she can&’t control take over every aspect of her life, she is convinced something much deeper is wrong with her. Ever since her older sister escaped to college, Ariel isn't sure if her careful rituals and practiced distance will be enough to keep those around her safe anymore. Then a summer job at a carnival brings new friends into Ariel&’s fractured world , and she finds herself questioning her desire to keep everyone out—of her head and her heart. But if they knew what she was really thinking, they would run in the other direction—right? Instead, with help and support, Ariel discovers a future where she can be at home in her mind and body, and for the first time learns there&’s a name for what she struggles with—Obsessive Compulsive Disorder—and that she&’s not broken, and not alone.
ARISE Impact Professional Introduction Module
by Nivisha Shah Renuka Sharma Paul Kniaz Srikanth Raviprasad Lakshita Duseja Maria Rojas Pillar Erandi Palihakkara Abhishek SyalARISE Impact’s Professional Introduction Module – Core’ prepares people with disabilities to present an effective introduction in professional settings such as job interviews. The book begins by discussing the meaning of a professional introduction. The first part of the book highlights the difference between a professional introduction and a casual introduction. It then presents an example of a professional introduction. Part three of the book examines different formats of a professional introduction as well as how and when a disability can be disclosed to a potential employer. The book concludes with three user stories that highlight the real-life experiences of individuals with visual impairments.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Aristotle and Dante)
by Benjamin Alire SáenzNow a major motion picture starring Max Pelayo, Reese Gonzales, and Eva Longoria! <br> A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) <br> This Printz Honor Book is a “tender, honest exploration of identity” (Publishers Weekly) that distills lyrical truths about family and friendship. Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship—the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be.
Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World (Aristotle and Dante)
by Benjamin Alire SáenzThe highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is an achingly romantic, tender tale sure to captivate fans of Adam Silvera and Mary H.K. Choi. <p><p> In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, two boys in a border town fell in love. Now, they must discover what it means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that seems to challenge their very existence. Ari has spent all of high school burying who he really is, staying silent and invisible. He expected his senior year to be the same. But something in him cracked open when he fell in love with Dante, and he can’t go back. Suddenly he finds himself reaching out to new friends, standing up to bullies of all kinds, and making his voice heard. And, always, there is Dante, dreamy, witty Dante, who can get on Ari’s nerves and fill him with desire all at once. <p><p> The boys are determined to forge a path for themselves in a world that doesn’t understand them. But when Ari is faced with a shocking loss, he’ll have to fight like never before to create a life that is truthfully, joyfully his own.
Ariviyal (Science) 10th Standard - Tamilnadu Board
by State Council of Educational Research TrainingAriviyal (Science) Textbook for the 10th Standard Students, preparing for Tamil Nadu State Board Exam.
Ark in the Park
by Wendy Orr Kerry MillardA heartwarming chapter book about the relationship between a little girl, an endearing old couple, and their very special pet store. Sophie lives in a tall, tall building that overlooks a large green park. In the middle of the park is the biggest, strangest, most wonderful pet shop in the world. Built like a ship, with tall glass sails stretching to the sky, the pet shop is called The Noahs' Ark. Every evening Sophie makes three secret wishes as she gazes at the ark in the park. She wishes for a pet, she wishes for cousins, and she wishes that she could visit The Noahs' Ark. Over at The Noahs' Ark, the owners of the pet shop, Mr. and Mrs. Noah, also make a secret wish--the same one every time. They wish that they had grandchildren. On a very special birthday, Sophie and the Noahs finally meet. In the days that follow, they all learn that wishes sometimes do come true.
Arlecchino: Un racconto di fantasia oscura e terrore soprannaturale
by Manuel TristanteDall'autore di L'ultimo dinosauro e Al di lá del tempo arriva un thriller carico di realismo magico e fantasia oscura! Nota dell'autrice: Che lo spettacolo abbia inizio! Sinossi: Vengano signore e signori! Lo spettacolo sta per cominciare. La calma di Amerie è minata dall’arrivo nella città di Verno del “Circo dei Sogni di Drec Gutan” llega accompagnato da oscuri segreti. Ne conseguono ricordi latenti di un’infanzia tormentata. È il momento di togliersi la maschera a che la verità salga allo scoperto. Al contrario di Amerie, Ashel è ignaro dell’oscuro passato del circo e in esso vede una via di fuga da una casa priva di amore. Il destino mette Neylan sulla sua strada. Così come Ashel, Neylan è molto sensibile e introspettivo rispetto a coloro che lo circondano. Insieme scopriranno non soltanto un sentimento d’amicizia che Ashel non aveva mai provato prima, bensì anche un mondo fatto di sensazioni nuove. Magia, leggende, esseri di fantasia… e il tintinnio inquietante di strani campanellini. Cosa dicono i lettori: "Sotto il tendone si nasconde un passato oscuro. Una storia di leggende. Amicizia, magia e rancori dimenticati. Una melodia destinata ad addolcire le vostre orecchie. Strani eventi, intrighi e una missione cinica e pungente, intrecciati dai fili di un essere ostile... Entrare in questa narrazione gotica e diversa merita più di un semplice applauso. Venite a vedere - che lo spettacolo abbia inizio!". Carlos Gran - Scrittore. "Arlecchino è diventato la mia migliore lettura dell'anno. Era da tempo che non mi capitava tra le mani qualcosa di così sconvolgente e imprevedibile. Non potete smettere di leggere: lo spettacolo è appena cominciato!". Patricia Gómez - Scrittrice. "Il libro è un continuo andirivieni di situazioni da tenere a galla nella memoria. Dico questo perché Manuel Tristan
Arlequin
by Manuel TristanteUn thriller de fantaisie et de réalisme magique arrive ! Note de l'auteur: Le spectacle ne fait que commencer ! Synopsis : Le cirque fantastique de Drec Gutan arrive dans la ville de Verno accompagné d'obscurs secrets et d'un terrible passé. Ne connaissant pas cette information, Ashel voit en lui une échappatoire, une sortie à son horrible vie dans une maison où il n'y a pas de tendresse, dans un foyer sans amour. Par chance pour lui, Neylan fait irruption dans sa vie, et ensemble ils découvriront une amitié qu'Ashel n'avait jamais connue, mais aussi un monde nouveau de sensations, conscients que tous deux gardent beaucoup plus qu'ils ne peuvent raconter. Magie, légendes, êtres fantastiques… et l'inquiétant son de grelots. Entrez et voyez ! Le spectacle ne fait que commencer. Qu'allez-vous trouver ? 1 Mystère, thriller, horreur, gore et une touche de gothique. 2 Des valeurs fortes telles que l'importance de la famille, de l'amour, de l'amitié, de la liberté sexuelle, de la peur elle-même ou de l'intimidation. 3 La magie du cirque original. 4 Une histoire d'amélioration de soi. Ce que disent les lecteurs : "Un passé sombre est caché sous le chapiteau. Une histoire de légendes. Amitié, magie et rancunes oubliées. Une mélodie destinée à adoucir vos oreilles. Des événements étranges, des intrigues et une mission cynique et mordante, entrelacés par les fils d'un être hostile... Entrer dans ce récit gothique et différent mérite plus qu'un simple applaudissement. Venez voir - que le spectacle commence !" Carlos Gran - Auteur.. "Arlequin" est devenu ma meilleure lecture de l'année. Cela faisait longtemps que quelque chose d'aussi choquant et imprévisible n'était pas tombé entre mes mains. Vous ne pouvez pas vous arrêter de lire, le spectacle ne fait que commencer !" Patricia Gómez - Auteur..
La armadura de Dios
by Diego ValenzuelaEl mundo dejó de pertenecernos... pero la esperanza no muere Un virus alienígena ha llevado a la humanidad al borde de la extinción y lo único que queda es Roue, el último bastión en un mundo en ruinas. Ezra Blanchard, un joven que no cree en el futuro de la raza humana, descubre que su sangre posee una cualidad única, que lo obliga a unirse a Zenith, una instalación secreta del ejército de Roue. Es allí donde Ezra descubre la última esperanza de la humanidad: el Creux, poderosas armaduras que son lo único capaz de combatir el virus, y una de ellas solo puede ser piloteada por Ezra. Así, él comienza una emocionante vida llena de retos y peligros, pero Zenith, y su Creux, podrían guardar aterradores secretos.
Armarios y barricadas
by Adrià Aguacil Portillo¿HASTA DÓNDE PUEDE LLEGAR LA LUCHA POR SER UNO MISMO? UN AMOR TURBULENTO, UN DESEO VORAZ Y SED DE VENGANZA. Óscar tiene muy claro que le gustan los chicos, pero solo habla del tema con su ex. No se siente a gusto en clase, sobre todo después de lo que ha pasado con su mejor amigo. Al día siguiente de ser expulsado del instituto, decide descargarse una aplicación para conocer gente.Con David descubrirá una intimidad electrizante y un ambiente donde por fin podrá ser él mismo, pero su incapacidad para gestionar las emociones le jugará malas pasadas. Cuando parece que nada podría ir peor, se topa con una banda de ultras que lo marcarán para siempre. «De la misma forma que si metes harina y levadura en el horno te sale pan, cuando mezclas maricones y neonazis en un callejón oscuro tienes paliza asegurada».
Armaris i barricades
by Adrià Aguacil PortilloFINS ON POT ARRIBAR LA LLUITA PER SER UN MATEIX? UN AMOR TURBULENT, UN DESIG AFAMAT I SET DE VENJANÇA. L’Òscar té molt clar que li agraden els nois, però només en parla amb la seva ex. No es troba a gust a classe, especialment després del que ha passat amb el seu millor amic. L’endemà que l’expulsin de l’institut, decideix descarregar-se una aplicació per conèixer gent. Amb el David descobrirà una intimitat vibrant i un ambient en què per fi podrà ser ell mateix, però la seva incapacitat per gestionar les emocions li jugarà males passades. Quan sembla que res no podria anar pitjor, topa amb una banda d’ultres que el marcaran per sempre. «De la mateixa manera que si poses farina i llevat al forn et surt pa, quan barreges maricons i neonazis en un carreró fosc tens pallissa assegurada».
Arms of the Ocean
by M. Dalto Jamie WebsterNineteen-year-old Tristaine lived a life of bitterness. When her mother abandoned her family, and her father began drinking, Tris discovered the only thing that truly brought her happiness: the sea. It called to her like a lover and flowed through her like a life force. When her only peace is threatened to be taken away, Tris realizes there is nothing she wouldn't do to remain with the ocean. Even if it means taking her own life to do so. But the sea isn't done with her -not yet- and Tris soon finds herself submerged in a world where love, betrayal, and honor stand stronger than any other force of nature.
Army Of Terror (Star Wars: Galaxy of Fear #6)
by John WhitmanFollow the adventures of Tash, Zak and their Uncle Hoole as they fight the evil Imperial scientist Borborygmus Gog in this six-volume sequel to Star Wars. Even the most reluctant readers will enjoy this spine-tingling series that explores the dark side of the Star Wars universe.
Around Harvard Square
by C. J. FarleyRace, class, and hormones combine and combust when a Harvard freshman and his two friends attempt to join the staff of the Harpoon, the school's iconic humor magazine.Around Harvard Square is the winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work (Youth/Teens)!Around Harvard Square has been named a 2020 Honor Book by the Paterson Prize for Books for Young People"A smart, satirical novel about surviving the racial and cultural tensions ratcheted up in the elite Harvard hothouse. Farley has created a marvelously engaging and diverse set of characters, at the center of which is a nerdy Jamaican American with a philosophical bent and his cohort of oddballs struggling to win a spot on Harvard's brainy humor magazine, which provides a springboard for Farley to dive into the ethics of comedy, among other subjects."--National Book Review, included in Monday's 5 Hot Books"For anyone who likes satire, this quick-witted tale...catches a bundle of truths about a very particular and powerful corner of our world."--New West Indian Guide"Around Harvard Square [is] C.J. Farley's fun novel about an exceptional Jamaican student-athlete facing class and race issues to get a spot on an elite Harvard University humor magazine."--New York Daily News, included in CaribBeat column"C.J. Farley's Around Harvard Square is a witty and artful narrative of a society on the crossroads of change...A must read."--The Gleaner (Jamaica)Included in the American Booksellers Association's ABC Best Books for Young Adult Readers 2019!Included in Publishers Weekly's Spring 2019 Children's AnnouncementsIncluded in Rich in Color's Six Books to Kickstart April"In his new novel, Around Harvard Square, Farley writes about a scandal strikingly similar to how Singer helped parents and coaches allegedly exploit athletic programs of schools like Yale, Georgetown, and USC."--Fox 5 (New York)"This former Lampoon editor, journalist, and now satirical novelist, has lots of insight into the discrepancies around race and gender that remain present in the comedy industry."--CityLine (WCVB-TV Boston)"Around Harvard Square brings social commentary to college life, approaching the issues in a humorous attitude...Farley makes the injustices more tangible to a younger audience who may be future students at such institutions, and he shows how little progression has been made in the educational system regarding institutional racism."--Prism Review Tosh Livingston, superstar student-athlete from small-town USA, thinks he's made it big as a rising freshman at Harvard University. Not so fast! Once on campus, he's ensnared in a frenzied competition to win a spot on Harvard's legendary humor magazine, the Harpoon. Tosh soon finds that joining the Harpoon is a weird and surprisingly dangerous pursuit. He faces off against a secret society of super-rich kids, gets schooled by a philosophy professor who loves flunking everyone, and teams up with a genius student-cartoonist with an agenda of her own. Along the way, Tosh and his band of misfit freshman friends unearth long-buried mysteries about the Ivy League that will rock the Ivory Tower and change their lives forever...if they can survive the semester.With its whip-smart humor and fast-paced narrative, Around Harvard Square will appeal to readers of all ages interested in exploring the complicated roles that race and class play in higher education.
Around the World with AA, BB, and CC
by Allan TurnerEmbark on an extraordinary adventure with AA, BB, and CC, three curious aliens from a distant planet, sent to explore the wonders of Earth. As shapeshifting beings of pure energy, they traverse all seven continents, visiting captivating places and encountering fascinating creatures along the way.CC, a mischievous free spirit, leads the trio into a series of thrilling and educational misadventures. From narrowly escaping a leopard seal in Antarctica to riding a geyser in Yellowstone, conversing with polar bears, and becoming heroes in Amsterdam, their journey is filled with excitement and surprises. CC&’s antics even lead to reports of a woolly mammoth roaming the countryside and someone being ejected from a volcanic eruption!Throughout their escapades, young readers will discover various branches of science, including geography, climate, zoology, archaeology, paleontology, and volcanology. The aliens&’ ability to change form allows them to interact with the colorful and quirky animals they meet, leading to delightful and informative conversations.
Around The World In A Hundred Years: From Henry The Navigator To Magellan
by Jean Fritz Anthony B. VentiJean Fritz brings history to life once again in 10 true tales of 15th-century European explorers -- from Bartholomew Diaz and Christopher Columbus to Juan Ponce de Leon and Vasco Nu'ez de Balboa -- who changed the map and left behind stories of adventure too good to miss
Arriba la vida
by Davide Morana Cecilia CanoUna historia de superación que cambia vidas. ¿Qué hacer cuando todo cambia en un instante? ¿Cómo volver a vivir cuando podrías no haber salido del hospital? ¿Dónde encontrar las fuerzas para seguir luchando? ¿Cuál es el secreto para ser aún más feliz que antes? Davide Morana demuestra con su ejemplo que lo único verdaderamente importante es estar vivo. Con una enfermedad o sin ella, con problemas en casa o en el trabajo... solo depende de ti enfrentarte a tus circunstancias y quedarte con la parte positiva. Solo depende de ti aprovechar cada minuto como si fuese el último. ARRIBA LA VIDA
Arrival (The Phoenix Files #1)
by Chris MorphewLuke is having a rough year. When his parents split up, his mum drags him to Phoenix, a brand-new town in the middle of nowhere. But Phoenix is no ordinary town. There are no cars, no phones and no internet. Luke thinks this is as weird as it gets. Then he discovers that someone is plotting to wipe out the human race. Phoenix is suddenly the safest and most dangerous place on earth. And the clock is already ticking. There are one hundred days until the end of the world. The first book in a thrilling new series.
The Arrival of Someday
by Jen MaloneIn this emotionally candid contemporary YA, author Jen Malone delves into the world of a teen whose life is brought to an abrupt halt when she learns she’s in dire need of an organ transplant. <P><P>Hard-charging and irrepressible, eighteen-year-old Amelia Linehan could see a roller derby opponent a mile away—and that’s while crouched down, bent over skates, and zooming around a track at the speed of light. <P><P>What she couldn’t see coming, however, was the flare-up of the rare liver disorder she was born with. But now it’s the only thing she—and everyone around her—can think about. <P><P>With no guarantee of a viable organ transplant, everything Amelia’s been sure of—like college plans or the possibility of one day falling in love—has become a huge question mark, threatening to drag her down into a sea of what-ifs she’s desperate to avoid. <P><P>Then a friend from the past shows up. With Will, it’s easy to forget about what’s lurking between the lightness of their time together. She feels alive when all signs point elsewhere. <P><P>But with the odds decidedly not in her favor, Amelia knows this feeling can’t last forever. After all, what can?
Arrivederci, amor (En Roma #Volumen 1)
by Susana RubioTres amigas. Un Erasmus. Y la ciudad eterna, Roma. Llega la nueva serie de Susana Rubio. Resérvate las próximas 24h. Cloe, Marina y Abril llegan a Roma de Erasmus y se encuentran a su vecino, Adriano, en una situación comprometida, lo que provoca que a Cloe no le interese... Pero los polos opuestos se atren y ellos no pueden ser más diferentes. Cloe tiene TOC y le gusta el orden y la armonía. Adriano es caótico y desorganizado. Cloe ha crecido en un hogar feliz. Adriano no. ¿Son el blanco y el negro? ¿El sol y la luna? ¿El día y la noche? Lo son, pero al mismo tiempo su conexión es muy fuerte. ¿Conseguirán nuestros protagonistas que esa romántica ROMA dé la vuelta para reescribirla al revés y convertirla en AMOR?
Arrow: No Ordinary Fairy Tale (Knife #3)
by R. J. AndersonRhosmari trembled as the Empress walked over to her. 'Oh, do not struggle. There is nowhere for you to escape,' the Empress said, her voice silken and sweet. Then she unsheathed a small dagger from her waist. 'This will only hurt a little...' Rhosmari has lived her whole life on a sheltered chain of faery islands. But with the Empress's power growing, and her desire to enslave the entire faery race becoming a reality, Rhosmari knows she must fight back. . .