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The Pacific: El infierno estaba sólo a un océano
by Hugh AmbroseEl historiador Hugh Ambrose ahonda en la experiencia de la miniserie televisiva de HBO retransmitida en Canal +, The Pacific, y desvela las odiseas entrelazadas de cuatro marines y un piloto de portaaviones de la Armada. Sidney C. Philips, un tranquilo adolescente de Alabama, se alista con un colega en la Marina. «Manila» John Basilone, hijo de inmigrantes italianos, encuentra la felicidad en la vida azarosa de los marines. Eugene B. Sledge observa cómo su mejor amigo y su hermano se van a la guerra, y termina por rebelarse contra sus padres para poder acompañarlos. «Shifty» Shofner es el vástago de una destacada familia con una longeva trayectoria en la carrera militar. El alférez Vernon «Mike» Micheel abandona la granja familiar para poder terminar el instituto. Estos cinco hombres libraron muchas de las batallas claves de la guerra en el Pacífico entre la retirada estadounidense de China, acaecida en 1941, y el momento del aterrizaje de MacArthur en suelo japonés, ya en agosto de 1945. En estas páginas, Hugh Ambrose se centra en las experiencias reales de estos combatientes y las de sus compañeros de armas con el propósito de ampliar y realzar todo lo narrado en la miniserie de la HBO y Canal +. Esta obra nos ofrece una perspectiva histórica única sobre la contienda entre Estados Unidos y Japón, desde la debacle de Bataán al milagro de Midway, del torbellino despiadado de Guadalcanal a las negras arenas de Iwo Jima y los campos de la muerte de Okinawa, y por último el triunfal pero inquietante regreso a casa, al haber cubierto cerca de cuatro años de combates con un acceso sin precedentes a archivos militares, cartas, diarios, memorias, fotografías y entrevistas. Estas son las verdaderas historias de hombres que se jugaron la vida en primera línea por su país, que se vieron enviados al otro lado del mundo para enfrentarse a un enemigo que prefería el suicidio a la rendición, hombres que sufrieron las privaciones y la humillación en campos de prisioneros de guerra, hombres que presenciaron bajas tanto civiles como militares. Pagaron un precio espeluznante por sus medallas, y todos ellos lo pagaron de veras.
The Spectacular Now
by Tim TharpSutter Keely es un joven alcohólico que sólo se preocupa por disfrutar el momento. Un día conoce a Aimme, una chica diferente a él: reservada y lista. Sorprendido por la forma en que Aimme vive, decide ayudarla a cambiar. Libro de la adaptación cinematográfica que obtuvo el Premio Especial del Jurado por Mejor Actuación en el Festival de Sundance. Finalista en los National Book Award 2008. <P><P>Un libro divertido y terriblemente honesto sobre lo complicado que es ser adolescente, ser popular y querer vivir el momento hasta sus últimas consecuencias. Sutter Keely es un chico en su último año de preparatoria a quien todo el mundo conoce y aprecia. Es carismático, agradable, popular, sabe divertirse y es el alma de las fiestas. Aparentemente tiene una vida perfecta: una novia hermosa, un trabajo relajado y un auto, aunque no es un buen estudiante eso no le preocupa: él vive el momento y sus excesos. <P><P>Por eso bebe whisky a todas horas. Un día termina varado en el jardín de la casa de su compañera de escuela: Aimee, una chica tímida e inteligente. Al ver la vida aburrida de Aimee se propone cambiarla y ayudarla a que los demás dejen de aprovecharse de su buena voluntad, y sin darse cuenta se enamora de ella. Pero Aimee no es como las otras chicas, pues lo escucha y confía plenamente en él. El problema es que Sutter no cree que alguien pueda amarlo. <P><P> Las cosas no salen como él planea y su mundo parece colapsarse sepultándolo en sus emociones, así que debe decidir qué es lo mejor para Aimee. Una historia bañada de dramatismo y realidad. Lejos de caer en los clichés del amor estudiantil, presenta la cruda realidad de las decisiones, las adicciones, las disfunciones familiares, el amor y desamor sin romanticismo donde la soledad es lo único que prevalece. "La vida es espectacular. Hay que olvidar las cosas oscuras. Dar un trago y dejar que el tiempo se las lleve a donde sea que el tiempo se lleve todo".
THE Unbound (The Archived #2)
by Victoria SchwabImagine a place where the dead rest on shelves like books. Each body has a story to tell, a life seen in pictures that only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in which they rest is the Archive. Last summer, Mackenzie Bishop, a Keeper tasked with stopping violent Histories from escaping the Archive, almost lost her life to one. Now, as she starts her junior year at Hyde School, she's struggling to get her life back. But moving on isn't easy -- not when her dreams are haunted by what happened. She knows the past is past, knows it cannot hurt her, but it feels so real, and when her nightmares begin to creep into her waking hours, she starts to wonder if she's really safe. Meanwhile, people are vanishing without a trace, and the only thing they seem to have in common is Mackenzie. She's sure the Archive knows more than they are letting on, but before she can prove it, she becomes the prime suspect. And unless Mac can track down the real culprit, she'll lose everything, not only her role as Keeper, but her memories, and even her life. Can Mackenzie untangle the mystery before she herself unravels? With stunning prose and a captivating mixture of action, romance, and horror, The Unbound delves into a richly imagined world where no choice is easy and love and loss feel like two sides of the same coin.
Thea at Sixteen (The Sebastian Sisters)
by Susan Beth PfefferThea would do anything to make the people she loves happy . . . but how much can she give away and still be herself? The Sebastians have a tradition of falling in love at sixteen, and Thea is ready for it to happen to her, but so far she hasn&’t met anyone except the moving-van driver who deposited her and her family in their new home. As the sisters and their untraditional parents, Nicky and Megs, unpack yet again, Thea dreams of whispers, longing glances, and romance. But what she gets is a volunteer job at the local hospital. Thea figures she&’ll be fluffing pillows, playing with children, and reading books aloud, and it will help Nicky&’s chances of striking a business deal with community leaders. So she doesn&’t mind when she&’s matched up with Gina, a young leukemia patient. She minds even less when she meets Gina&’s big brother, Kip. Kip is devoted to his sister, and he and Thea are quickly drawn together by their fight for Gina&’s health and happiness. But their alliance is soon tested by illness, family, and a tragedy in Thea&’s life—one that will make demands of her heart that she never expected.
Theater (Merit Badge Series)
by Boy Scouts of AmericaBook about the importance in the elements of theater: writing, acting, costumes, makeup, etc.
The Theban Plays: Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone (Dover Thrift Editions)
by Sophocles Sir George YoungThe stirring tale of a legendary royal family's fall and ultimate redemption, the Theban trilogy endures as the crowning achievement of Greek drama. Sophocles' three-play cycle, chronicling Oedipus's search for the truth and its tragic results, remains essential reading for English and classical studies majors as well as for all students of Western civilization.Oedipus Rex unfolds amid a city in the relentless grip of a plague. When an oracle proclaims that only an act of vengeance will lift the curse from Thebes, King Oedipus vows to bring a murderer to justice. His quest engenders a series of keen dramatic ironies, culminating in the fulfillment of a dreaded prophecy. Oedipus at Colonus finds the former ruler in exile. Old and blind, he seeks a peaceful place to end his torment, but finds only challenges from his reluctant hosts and a summons back to Thebes from his warring sons. The trilogy concludes with Antigone, in which Oedipus's courageous daughter defies her tyrannical uncle in a provocative exploration of the demands of loyalty and duty. Includes a selection from the Common Core State Standards Initiative: Oedipus Rex.
The Theft of Sunlight (Dauntless Path #2)
by Intisar KhananiPerfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and Sorcery of Thorns, this exhilarating, page-turning fantasy will pull readers into a lush and stunning world where nothing—and no one—can be trusted.I did not choose this fate. But I will not walk away from it.Children have been disappearing from across Menaiya for longer than Amraeya ni Ansarim can remember. When her friend’s sister is snatched, Rae knows she can’t look away any longer—even if that means seeking answers from the royal court, where her country upbringing and clubfoot will only invite ridicule. Yet the court holds its share of surprises. There she discovers an ally in the foreign princess, who recruits her as an attendant. Armed with the princess’s support, Rae seeks answers in the dark city streets, finding unexpected help in a rough-around-the-edges street thief with secrets of his own. But treachery runs deep, and the more Rae uncovers, the more she endangers the kingdom itself.Praise for Intisar Khanani’s Thorn:“Set in a dark and dangerous world. Well-written and dramatically told, teens will find much to love in a novel in which the princess grows to become a force to be reckoned with.” —School Library Journal (starred review)“Khanani beautifully crafts Alyrra’s quiet but clear journey of self-definition." —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
The Goddess Twins: A Novel
by Yodassa Williams&“ . . . an impressive, commanding novel about black girl magic . . . The Goddess Twins is an emotive and powerful feminist novel that inspires the innate goddess in every girl..&” —Foreword Reviews &“Family bonds create the magic in this stirring fantasy.&” —Kirkus Reviews It&’s days before your eighteenth birthday, but your mother is missing and suddenly you have supernatural powers. What are you willing to face to discover the truth of who you really are? After years of traveling the world, black identical twins Aurora and Arden think they&’ve settled into normalcy in Ohio. But days before their eighteenth birthday, the snarky twins develop powers in telekinesis and telepathy―at the same time that their famous mother, who&’s on tour in London, disappears. Searching for answers and determined to rescue her, the sisters unearth truths that threaten to extinguish their bond and demolish their strength as individuals. Can they trust their beguiling, newly discovered British cousins when they barely trust one another? Should they heed the warnings of their immortal grandmother, a Patoi-chatting goddess, who says she&’s friendly with The Fates and can see inside a person&’s very soul? In order to succeed in their quest, these goddess twins must work together, master their powers, and unveil a horrifying, century-old family mystery. Otherwise, they may not live to see eighteen―or their mother again.
Their Eyes Were Watching God: A Novel
by Zora Neale HurstonOne of the most important novels of the twentieth century, Their Eyes Were Watching God illuminates a Southern love story unlike any other. Initially rejected by audiences for its portrayal of its strong black female protagonist, the work has since been epitomized in the canon of African-American literature, solidifying Zora Neale Hurston as one of our most influential voices.Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.
Their Eyes Were Watching God: A Novel (P. S. Ser. #60)
by Zora Neale Hurston<P>Janie is an independent African American woman who grows up with a grandmother who is determined to keep her from the sexual and racial violence of her own past. <P>Janie's first marriage is filled with hard labor, so she runs off with Joe, a handsome and wealthy storekeeper. <P>Joe becomes mayor of the all-black town of Eatonville, Florida, but Janie is still unfulfilled by her new relationship. <P>After Joe's death, she lives with another man who brings passion into her world, if not stability. <P>Soon tragedy strikes and Janie learns to face it head-on with optimism and strength. <P>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 11-12 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
Their Eyes Were Watching God SparkNotes Literature Guide (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series #60)
by SparkNotesTheir Eyes Were Watching God SparkNotes Literature Guide by Zora Neale Hurston Making the reading experience fun! When a paper is due, and dreaded exams loom, here's the lit-crit help students need to succeed! SparkNotes Literature Guides make studying smarter, better, and faster. They provide chapter-by-chapter analysis; explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols; a review quiz; and essay topics. Lively and accessible, SparkNotes is perfect for late-night studying and paper writing. Includes:An A+ Essay—an actual literary essay written about the Spark-ed book—to show students how a paper should be written.16 pages devoted to writing a literary essay including: a glossary of literary termsStep-by-step tutoring on how to write a literary essayA feature on how not to plagiarize
Their Fractured Light (The Starbound Trilogy #3)
by Amie Kaufman Meagan SpoonerA year ago, Flynn Cormac and Jubilee Chase made the now infamous Avon Broadcast, calling on the galaxy to witness for their planet, and protect them from destruction. Some say Flynn's a madman, others whisper about conspiracies. Nobody knows the truth. A year before that, Tarver Merendsen and Lilac LaRoux were rescued from a terrible shipwreck???now, they live a public life in front of the cameras, and a secret life away from the world's gaze. Now, in the center of the universe on the planet of Corinth, all four are about to collide with two new players, who will bring the fight against LaRoux Industries to a head. Gideon Marchant is an eighteen-year-old computer hacker known in Corinth's underworld as The Knave of Hearts. He'll climb, abseil and worm his way past the best security measures to pull off onsite hacks that others don't dare touch. Sofia Quinn has a killer smile, and by the time you're done noticing it, she's got you offering up your wallet, your car, and anything else she desires. She holds LaRoux Industries responsible for the mysterious death of her father and is out for revenge at any cost. When a LaRoux Industries security breach interrupts Gideon and Sofia's separate attempts to infiltrate their headquarters, they're forced to work together to escape. Each of them has their own reason for wanting to take down LaRoux Industries, and neither trusts the other. But working together might be the best chance they have to expose the secrets LRI is so desperate to hide.
Their Vicious Games
by Joelle Wellington&“A brutally honest and haunting cautionary tale…exposing the lie that is meritocracy and the unrelenting toll that being a final girl takes. A bloody tale spun masterfully…a dark delight.&” —Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, New York Times bestselling author of Ace of Spades A Black teen desperate to regain her Ivy League acceptance enters an elite competition only to discover the stakes aren&’t just high, they&’re deadly, in this &“spine-chilling thriller&” (Publishers Weekly). You must work twice as hard to get half as much. Adina Walker has known this the entire time she&’s been on scholarship at the prestigious Edgewater Academy—a school for the rich (and mostly white) upper class of New England. It&’s why she works so hard to be perfect and above reproach, no matter what she must force beneath the surface. Even one slip can cost you everything. And it does. One fight, one moment of lost control, leaves Adina blacklisted from her top choice Ivy League college and any other. Her only chance to regain the future she&’s sacrificed everything for is the Finish, a high-stakes contest sponsored by Edgewater&’s founding family in which twelve young, ambitious women with exceptional promise are selected to compete in three mysterious events: the Ride, the Raid, and the Royale. The winner will be granted entry into the fold of the Remington family, whose wealth and power can open any door. But when she arrives at the Finish, Adina quickly gets the feeling that something isn&’t quite right with both the Remingtons and her fellow competitors, and soon it becomes clear that this larger-than-life prize can only come at an even greater cost. Because the Finish&’s stakes aren&’t just make or break…they&’re life and death. Adina knows the deck is stacked against her—it always has been—so maybe the only way to survive their vicious games is for her to change the rules.
Them (Remnants Series #3)
by K. A. ApplegateThe end of the world has come . . . and gone. The world we know as Earth is dead. Jobs, 2Face, Mo'Steel, and the other survivors had hoped to find a place capable of sustaining human life. A place where they might start over. A place they could call home. But the land they found is not actually a planet at all. It's a ship. A ship capable of replicating both human life and existence-but not to a believable extent. The survivors of the Mayflower Project have begun to believe that who or whatever created the place is playing games with them. Deadly games. And the difference between winning and losing could mean the difference between life . . . and death.
Thèmes: AP® French Language and Culture
by Geneviève J. Delfosse Eliane Kurbegov Parthena DraggettNIMAC-sourced textbook
Then He Kissed Me
by Christie RidgwayThe three Baci sisters are on a mission to save the family winery by transforming it into a wedding destination. When Stevie Baci playfully names her own side business Napa Princess Limousine, she never dreams she'll be driving a real prince around Napa Valley. Jacques Parini, aka "Jack", is looking to expand his family's wine interests. But after kissing Stevie, he finds this California girl in a black chauffeur's hat does more than drive him crazy.
Then I Am Myself the World: What Consciousness Is and How to Expand It
by Christof Koch"Deeply personal and infinitely digestible, Then I Am Myself the World is a remarkable must-read for anyone interested in knowing their mind.&”―Judson Brewer MD, PhD, New York Times–bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety The world&’s leading investigator of consciousness argues that by understanding what consciousness does—cause change in the world—we can understand its origins and its future In Then I Am Myself the World, Christof Koch explores the only thing we directly experience: consciousness. At the book&’s heart is integrated-information theory, the idea that the essence of consciousness is the ability to exert causal power over itself, to be an agent of change. Koch investigates the physical origins of consciousness in the brain and how this knowledge can be used to measure consciousness in natural and artificial systems. Enabled by such tools, Koch reveals when and where consciousness exists, and uses that knowledge to confront major social and scientific questions: When does a fetus first become self-aware? Can psychedelic and mystical experiences transform lives? What happens to consciousness in near-death experiences? Why will generative AI ultimately be able to do the very thing we can do, yet never feel any of it? And do our experiences reveal a single, objective reality? This is an essential book for anyone who seeks to understand ourselves and the future we are creating.
Theodosia Burr: Teen Eyewitness to the Founding of the New Nation
by Karen Cherro QuiñonesTheodosia Burr, daughter of Vice President Aaron Burr, came of age in New York City when the New Nation was growing up. She attended the inauguration of President George Washington in 1789, was at her father's side on the campaign trail and at his inauguration in 1801, attended presidential addresses to Congress, and hosted the most prominent politicians and thinkers of her time. The Burrs' ideas about educating young women were revolutionary. Theodosia was an experiment in the equal treatment of women—regardless of social status—in education, family life, society, and the law. The family believed that women had an important role to play in the New Nation, and Theodosia was fully prepared. Based on research at libraries and archives, and from the rich body of letters Theodosia and her family left behind, this historical narrative introduces readers to a most unusual girl who pursued a radical new path for women.
The Theory of Hospitality and Catering Thirteenth Edition
by David Foskett Patricia Paskins Andrew PenningtonOffering a complete overview of the hospitality and catering industry for over 50 years, this new edition of the essential reference text has been updated to reflect latest developments and current issues.Covering all aspects of the industry - from commodities and nutrition, to planning, resourcing and running each of the key operational areas - The Theory of Hospitality and Catering is an essential text for anyone training to work in the hospitality industry. It will be valuable to anyone completing courses in Professional Cookery and Hospitality Supervision, as well as foundation degree and first-year undergraduate hospitality management and culinary arts students.- Discusses all of the current issues affecting the industry, including environmental concerns such as traceability, seasonality and sustainability; as well as important financial considerations such as how to maximise profit and reduce food waste.- Considers latest trends and developments, including the use and impact of social media.- Updated to reflect up-to-date legislative requirements, including new allergen legislation.- Helps you to understand how theories are applied in practice with new case studies from hospitality businesses throughout.
Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma: Skills for Success
by John SpragueBuild confidence in a range of key Theory of Knowledge skills with this practical companion, full of advice and guidance from an experienced TOK expert.- Learn to apply analytical skills with Deeper Thinking, showing you how to go beyond simply identifying and explaining.- Develop awareness of the practical application of knowledge with In Practice pointers, offering guidance on how topics can be used in TOK activities.- Improve your ability to respond to knowledge questions, a crucial part of assessment success.- Avoid making the mistakes that others make in the assessments with TOK Traps that highlight common errors and misconceptions.Also available:Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma 9781510474314Theory of Knowledge Student eTextbook 9781510475458Theory of Knowledge Whiteboard eTextbook 9781510475441Theory of Knowledge: Teaching for Success 9781510474659Theory of Knowledge: Skills for Success Student eTextbook 9781510475472
Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma Fourth Edition
by Carolyn P. Henly John SpragueDeveloped in cooperation with the International Baccalaureate (IB)Build knowledge with this thought-provoking guide through the core theme, the five optional themes and the five areas of knowledge.- Guide students by helping them examine the nature of knowledge and their own status as a knower.- Develop diverse and balanced arguments with a variety of activities, case studies and Deeper Thinking features.- Aid understanding with in-depth discussions of the twelve course concepts and detailed definitions of all key terms.- Provide assessment support with guidance relating to the TOK Exhibition and Essay.Free online material available at hoddereducation.com/ib-extrasAlso available:Theory of Knowledge Student eTextbook 9781510475458Theory of Knowledge Whiteboard eTextbook 9781510475441Theory of Knowledge: Teaching for Success 9781510474659Theory of Knowledge: Skills for Success 9781510474956Theory of Knowledge: Skills for Success Student eTextbook 9781510475472
Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma: Teaching for Success
by Carolyn P. Henly John SpragueConfidently navigate the new syllabus with a variety of teaching resources to help you plan engaging lessons that are directly aligned with the Student Book.- Confidently teach the new course with a clear overview of the TOK course and your responsibilities as a TOK teacher.- Ensure full coverage of the syllabus with specific guidance relating to the core theme, the optional themes and the areas of knowledge.- Easily navigate the new course with lesson plans, activities and extension material.- Help guide students through the assessment process with advice relating to the exhibition and essay.
The Theory of Moral Sentiments: Or, An Essay Towards An Analysis Of The Principles By Which Men Naturally Judge Concerning The Conduct And Character, First Of Their Neighbours, And Afterwards Of Themselves; To Which Is Added A Dissertation On The Origin O
by Adam SmithThe foundation for a general system of morals, this 1749 work is a landmark in the history of moral and political thought. Readers familiar with Adam Smith from The Wealth of Nations will find this earlier book a revelation. Although the author is often misrepresented as a calculating rationalist who advises the pursuit of self-interest in the marketplace, regardless of the human cost, he was also interested in the human capacity for benevolence — as The Theory of Moral Sentiments amply demonstrates. The greatest prudence, Smith suggests, may lie in following economic self-interest in order to secure the basic necessities. This is only the first step, however, toward the much higher goal of achieving a morally virtuous life. Smith elaborates upon a theory of the imagination inspired by the philosophy of David Hume. His reasoning takes Hume's logic a step further by proposing a more sophisticated notion of sympathy, leading to a series of highly original theories involving conscience, moral judgment, and virtue. Smith's legacy consists of his reconstruction of the Enlightenment idea of a moral, or social, science that embraces both political economy and the theory of law and government. His articulate expression of his philosophy continues to inspire and challenge modern readers.