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Capi, Sciamani, Tiranni, Dittatori, Imperatori e Presidenti: Verso la comprensione matematica dei Gruppi Sociali
by Francesco dell'IsolaQuesto libro mette in luce alcune idee matematiche che aiutano a spiegare una serie di aspetti importanti della dinamica dei gruppi sociali. Le idee e le tecniche utilizzate sono analoghe a quelle che hanno avuto tanto successo nella descrizione del comportamento dei sistemi meccanici lagrangiani: questo libro si rivolge a chiunque voglia comprendere l'unità intrinseca dei fenomeni naturali.
Cardinal John Tong: Renewal within Tradition in the Catholic Church in Hong Kong (Christianity in Modern China)
by Cindy Yik-yi ChuThis is a biography of Cardinal John Tong of Hong Kong, which charts his experiences through the Second World War, his time as a seminarian in Macau, and his studies in Rome during the Second Vatican Council (1962-65), which represented a pivotal moment in modern Catholic Church history. Upon his return to Hong Kong, he became a prominent figure within the Church. His story provides a more critical insight into the development of the Church in Hong Kong and China. Since 1979, Cardinal Tong has made over one hundred visits to the mainland of China, thereby making a significant contribution to the development of the Church. This biography constitutes an invaluable historical record of the Church since 1979. The author has made effective use of the personal writings of Cardinal Tong, which have not been previously utilized and have not been included in any published materials until now. This book illuminates the pivotal role of Hong Kong, which has been largely overlooked in previous accounts. The history of the Chinese Catholic Church will undoubtedly require rewriting following the publication of this biography.
Missing Mascot (Hoops Academy)
by J. B. DuncanSophie-Kim is excited to finally start her freshman basketball season at Hoops Academy. Except, something important is missing. Where is the school’s mascot, DC Wild? When Sophie-Kim learns that the mascot costume was stolen, she gathers a group of trusted friends. It’s up to them to discover who stole the costume and why, get their costume back, and save their team spirit.
Panic at Practice (Hoops Academy)
by J. B. DuncanSchool, homework, and basketball keep Tomás pretty busy. On top of everything, his dad is in the hospital, and it might be serious. It isn’t long before the pressure gets to be too much for Tomás and starts to affect his health. Will he be able to find a balance . . . and do it before his basketball season is in jeopardy?
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (First Avenue Classics ™)
by Sir Arthur DoyleFirst published in 1927, Arthur Conan Doyle's final twelve Sherlock Holmes stories follow the detective Holmes and his companion, Dr. John Watson, through unique and thrilling mysteries. The crime-solving duo discover the truth behind many bizarre cases, including a soldier's strange illness and a woman's dangerous affair with a circus performer. This collection of short stories concludes Doyle's tales of the beloved detective.
Boxed Out (Hoops Academy)
by J. B. DuncanMurph knows he’s talented enough for the varsity basketball squad along with his twin brother. So why is he still stuck playing on the JV team? When a varsity player is injured, Murph finally gets the chance to move up. Now it’s up to Murph to figure out how to keep his spot and prove to the team that he deserves it.
Win or Lose (Hoops Academy)
by J. B. Duncan Dale JonesFreshman year basketball at Hoops Academy is not going according to Trey “Mojo” Michaels’ plan. Sure, he’s the team captain, but they have yet to win a single game! Desperate to win, Mojo goes out in search of the team’s old coach who led them to many victories. Mojo is convinced that if anyone can help the team to start winning it’s Coach Kit. But the reclusive man instead ropes Mojo into a geocaching scavenger hunt that takes them all across the city. The lessons he learns are unexpected and couldn't possibly help the team, could they?
Winnie-the-Pooh (First Avenue Classics ™)
by A. A. MilneFirst published in the United States and England in 1926, this unabridged edition of A. A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh features black-and-white illustrations and follows the adventures of the portly, often confused bear and his friends. In ten unique stories, Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and other friends attend a birthday party, meet a Heffalump, visit the North Pole, and more. Milne's characters and their adventures continue to delight audiences nearly 100 years after their introduction.
On the Line (Hoops Academy)
by J. B. DuncanNadia is thrilled that she made the Hoops Academy JV basketball team. The only thing left standing in her way is Pre-Algebra. Nadia’s grades are slipping and she’s worried about being able to play. And, her best friend, Skyler, has started acting sketchy. It’s up to Nadia to raise her grades to keep her spot on the team and figure out what is going on.
Not Not Normal (Lorimer Real Love)
by Peter FentonJordan and Nathan couldn't be more different, but when order and chaos collide, opposites attract. Jordan is a bit of an oddball at school. He likes rules, routine, old sci-fi novels, and is often the victim of his bully's torment. When new student Nathan joins the school, he wears down Jordan's walls and, with his love, empowers Jordan to stand up for himself. Nathan's parents are going through a divorce, and at a new school in a new city, Jordan provides him with the stability he can't find at home. Through their friendship and eventually their romance, Jordan embraces his newfound self-confidence and proclaims his love for Nathan in front of the school. Each is just what the other needs. Not Not Normal shows readers that sometimes the qualities we need most can be found in and learned from the friends around us. We just need to let them in. Embracing your differences and facing the unknown can be scary, but with true friends and support, there is nothing you can't handle.
Summer with Sunil (Lorimer Real Love)
by Alison ListerSometimes love can be found in the most surprising places . . . In Alison Lister's second Lorimer Real Love novel, two kids on holiday, both sure they must be the only queer people for miles, find each other, and sparks fly. Dominic, a trans teen, is stuck on vacation in sleepy coastal Nova Scotia with their parents, all summer, with no other company. Sunil is all alone in a rented beach house while their dad is off hanging out with his new girlfriend. A chance encounter with Sunil on the beach catches Dominic by surprise, and all of a sudden, their summer doesn't look so bleak. What follows is a vivid, romantic story full of self-exploration and the gauzy haze of summer love. Lister's dynamic, realistic characters and the authenticity of their connection are set against the vivid backdrop of Nova Scotia's Atlantic coast.
Line Drive to Love (Lorimer Real Love)
by Angel JendrickRory is a talented and dedicated softball player. The only distraction in her life is her father’s decline due to ALS, but he remains her biggest supporter. But softball plans get a lot more interesting when mainlander Shanti comes to stay with her grandparents for the summer—and the two fall into a fast romance. Between her pitching aspirations, her father's health, and trying to date Shanti, Rory's focus may be spread too thin. With pressure building on all fronts, will she choose the game or the girl? With support from Shanti and her softball team, Rory learns that sometimes you have to make tough decisions about what you care about most. Angel Jendrick is the author of Secret Me (Lorimer, 2023) and an expert at creating vivid, passionate romances. Line Drive to Love is a heartfelt love story that is perfect for those navigating competitive sports and their queer identity.
Alí el Grande y el fracaso del avión de papel (Ali el Grande)
by Saadia FaruqiEn un día lluvioso, Ali lleva la diversión al recreo en el interior al compartir su talento para construir aviones de papel con sus amigos. Pero en un concurso para ver quién tiene el avión que podrá volar más lejos, Ali queda desconcertado por los resultados. ¿Ali, el experto en aviones, fracasará o saldrá victorioso? On a rainy day, Ali brings the fun to indoor recess by sharing his talent for building paper airplanes with his friends. But in a contest to see whose plane can fly farthest, Ali is baffled by the results. Will airplane expert Ali flop or come out on top?
¡Sálvanos, Wonder Woman!: Un libro sobre la amistad (Superhéroes de DC)
by Michael Dahl¡Descubre el poder de la AMISTAD en este libro ilustrado imprescindible sobre la WONDER WOMAN de DC Comics! Discover the power of FRIENDSHIP in this must-have picture book featuring DC Comics' WONDER WOMAN!
Ali el Grande y el percance del mercado (Ali el Grande)
by Saadia FaruqiAli Tahir pierde algo importante en el mercado: ¡su hermano! ¿Al pensar rápido, Ali salvará el día? Ali Tahir loses something important at the market—his brother! Will Ali’s quick thinking save the day?
Alí el Grande y el error sobre el dinosaurio (Ali el Grande)
by Saadia FaruqiAli y sus compañeros de clase están emocionados por su excursión al museo de historia natural. Pero cuando Ali se equivoca, se siente realmente avergonzado. Luego, Ali aprende que los errores también pueden ser oportunidades... Ali and his classmates are excited for their field trip to the natural history museum. But when Ali gets his facts wrong, he’s really embarrassed. Then, Ali learns that mistakes can also be opportunities…
Delanteros y bufandas: Entre bastidores del día del partido de fútbol (Sports Illustrated Kids: día de juego)
by Thomas Kingsley Troupe¿Crees que un partido de fútbol comienza con el saque inicial? ¡Piensa otra vez! En este libro de Sports Illustrated Kids, irás detrás de escena de un día de partido típico en el fútbol profesional. Think a soccer match begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional soccer.
Jonrones y perros calientes: Entre bastidores del día del juego de béisbol (Sports Illustrated Kids: día de juego)
by Martin Driscoll¿Crees que el béisbol de las grandes ligas comienza con el lanzamiento inicial? ¡Piensa otra vez! En este libro de Sports Illustrated Kids, irás detrás de escena de un día típico de juego en el béisbol profesional. Think big league baseball begins with the opening pitch? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional baseball.
Ataques rápidos y fanáticos: Entre bastidores del día del juego de baloncesto (Sports Illustrated Kids: día de juego)
by Martin Driscoll¿Crees que el baloncesto profesional comienza con salto entre dos inicial? ¡Piensa otra vez! En este libro de Sports Illustrated Kids, irás detrás de escena en un día de juego típico en el baloncesto profesional. Think pro basketball begins with the opening tipoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional basketball.
Touchdowns y fiestas previas al partido: Entre bastidores del día del partido de fútbol americano (Sports Illustrated Kids: día de juego)
by Martin Driscoll¿Crees que el fútbol americano profesional comienza con el saque inicial? ¡Piensa otra vez! En este libro de Sports Illustrated Kids, irás detrás de escena de un típico día de juego en el fútbol americano profesional. Think pro football begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional football.
Ali el Grande y la sorpresa de la fiesta de Eid (Ali el Grande)
by Saadia Faruqi¡Eid Mubarak! El hermano de Ali, Fateh, está de mal humor y sigue estropeándolo todo! ¿Podrá Ali encontrar una manera de animar a Fateh y devolverle la diversión al día festivo? Eid Mubarak! Ali’s brother, Fateh, is being cranky and keeps spoiling everything! Can Ali find a way to cheer up Fateh and bring the fun back to the holiday?
Cultural Sociology of Cultural Representations: Visions of Italy and the Italians in England and Britain from the Renaissance to the Present Day (Routledge Advances in Sociology)
by Christopher ThorpeThis book provides a historical cultural sociological analysis of cultural representations of Italy in England and later Britain, from the period of the Italian Renaissance to the present day. Rooted in a critical account of orthodox social scientific approaches to thinking and theorising cultural representation, the study combines analytical frames and conceptual apparatus from Bourdieu’s Field theory and Yale School cultural sociology. Drawing from a wide range of empirical data and studies, the book demonstrates the significance of representations of the Italian peninsula and its people for exploring a range of cultural sociological phenomena, from the ‘classing’ and ‘commodification’ of Italy to the role of Italian symbolism for negotiating cultural trauma, identify formation, and expressions of cultural edification, veneration, and emulation. As such, it will be of interest to scholars of (cultural) sociology, history, anthropology, Italian studies as well as scholars in international studies interested in intercultural exchange and representations of other nations, national cultures, and otherness.
Mirror Magic (Star Friends)
by Linda ChapmanDo you believe in magic? Mia and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of magical adventures unfolds in this new chapter book series featuring black and white illustrations throughout.Mia and her star animal, a fox named Bracken, must use their special powers to stop the forces of dark magic. Mia's older sister has started acting strangely and the Star Animals sense dark magic at work. Soon Mia discovers that the new compact mirror that her sister, Cleo, has been using must be to blame. Can the girls use their newfound Star Magic to help make things right?In the Star Friends chapter book series, Mia and her friends Lexi, Sita, and Violet all discover that they are Star Friends -- they can communicate with the animals that have traveled from the Star World. The animals show the girls how to use their unique magic abilities to do good. A whole world of magical adventures awaits!
Maharashtra Mahodayacha Purvrang: महाराष्ट्र महोदयाचा पूर्वरंग
by Narayan Krushna Gadre"महाराष्ट्र महोदयाचा पूर्वरंग" हा कै. नारायण कृष्ण गद्रे यांनी लिहिलेला ऐतिहासिक ग्रंथ आहे, जो महाराष्ट्राच्या सामाजिक, धार्मिक, आणि राजकीय उत्कर्षाचे सखोल वर्णन करतो. ग्रंथाचा कालखंड शालिवाहन शतक ते मराठ्यांच्या स्वराज्य स्थापनेच्या पार्श्वभूमीपर्यंत आहे. लेखकाने ऐतिहासिक घटनांचे दस्तऐवजीकरण करत महाराष्ट्राच्या वैभवशाली इतिहासाचा आलेख उभा केला आहे. बखरी, कागदपत्रे, आणि तात्कालिक साधनांवर आधारित लेखन प्रौढ भाषा व संशोधनात्मक दृष्टिकोनाची ओळख पटवतो. पुस्तकाने वाचकांमध्ये स्वदेशाभिमान जागृत करण्याचे कार्य साधले आहे. महाराष्ट्राच्या सांस्कृतिक, धार्मिक, आणि वाङ्मयीन परंपरेचा मागोवा घेत, लेखकाने मराठ्यांचा विजयनगर साम्राज्याशी असलेला संबंध आणि स्वराज्यस्थापनेचा मार्ग प्रकाशझोताखाली आणला आहे. या पुस्तकाचा आशय अत्यंत ज्ञानवर्धक असून महाराष्ट्र राज्य साहित्य मंडळाने याची पुनर्मुद्रित आवृत्ती प्रकाशित केली आहे, ज्यामुळे आधुनिक वाचकांना या अमूल्य साहित्याचा लाभ होईल.
Vaishali Ki Nagarvadhu: वैशाली की नगरवधू
by Acharya Chatursenयह उपन्यास एक बौद्धकालीन ऐतिहासिक कृति है। लेखक के अनुसार इसकी रचना के क्रम में उन्हें आर्य, बौद्ध, जैन और हिंदुओं के साहित्य का सांस्कृतिक अध्ययन करना पड़ा जिसमें उन्हें 10 वर्षों का समय लगा। यह उपन्यास कोई एक-दो महीनों में पूर्ण नहीं हुआ बल्कि आचार्य शास्त्री ने इत्मीनान से इसके लेखन में 1939-1947 तक कि नौ वर्षों की अवधि लगाई। इस उपन्यास के केंद्र में 'वैशाली की नगरवधू' के रूप में इतिहास-प्रसिद्ध वैशाली की, सौंदर्य की साक्षात प्रतिमा तथा स्वाभिमान और आत्मबल से संबलित 'अम्बपाली' है जिसने अपने जीवनकाल में सम्पूर्ण भारत के राजनीतिक और सामाजिक परिवेश को प्रभावित किया था। उपन्यास में अम्बपाली की कहानी तो है किंतु उससे अधिक बौद्धकालीन सामाजिक, राजनीतिक, धार्मिक स्थितियों का चित्रण उपलब्ध है और यही उपन्यासकार का लक्ष्य भी है। विभिन्न संस्कृतियों यथा जैन और बौद्ध और ब्राह्मण के टकराव के साथ-साथ तत्कालीन विभिन्न गणराज्यों यथा काशी, कोशल तथा मगध एवं वैशाली के राजनीतिक संघर्षों का विवरण भी इस कृति में उपलब्ध है। उपन्यास की नायिका फिर भी अम्बपाली ही है जो आदि से अंत तक उपन्यास में छाई हुई है।