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Actors biography, Journals and memoirs, Family and relationships, Arts and entertainment
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'That night, I'd survived my life flashing before me, with my dignity intact. Yes, this chaotic life has always been…
a gamble.... But what a gamble.'Paul Sinha is an award-winning comedian, a quizzing mastermind and a happily-married husband. But for much of his life none of these seemed remotely imaginable.As a boy, Paul struggled to find his place in a world where he didn't quite fit. Who was he? An over-achieving schoolkid with the world's knowledge at his fingertips? A traditional Bengali son, destined for a career in medicine that he never once craved? A young gay man yearning to breathe freely? Or was he yet another flawed human being on a self-destruct mission?Amid life's mayhem, it was frequently Paul's love of facts in which he found solace, whether funding his lifestyle through quiz machines or simply trying to show off to his mates. Stumbling serendipitously into both a career in stand-up and a clandestine network of competitive quizzers introduced him to a new sense of purpose, a new identity, and, eventually, new love...A hilarious and moving coming-of-age memoir of one man's search for fulfilment, One Sinha Lifetime is an unconventional odyssey through love, family, and the joy of general knowledge.
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Nutrition, Self help
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***AS SEEN ON THIS MORNING***CHANGE YOUR APPROACH TO EATING IN 2025 FOR A LIFETIME OF HEALTH‘An essential nutrition and lifestyle…
guide across the lifespan. A fascinating DIY guide to food and health – read it!’ Dr Tim Spector, author of Spoon Fed and Food for Life‘This book contains the most critical answers to nutrition that we’ve all been searching for. A must read’ Steven Bartlett'Truly amazing and completely transformative’ Davina McCall----A SCIENCE-BACKED NUTRITION GUIDE FOR ALL LIFE STAGESIn Every Body Should Know This, medical scientist and Head Nutritionist at ZOE, Dr Federica Amati explores the real science behind nutrition. By following her advice, you will learn how to eat for best health at each life stage and discover what every body should know, such as . . .- The truth surrounding superfoods and ultra-processed foods- Why nutrition plays a crucial role from before conception to senior years- How food choices can support longevity- Targeted tips for good health at each life stageWith this book, you will gain insights into what foods work for the bodies and minds of you and your loved ones, and implement clear, nutritional strategies backed by the latest scientific research for men, women and children.Because when it comes to food, one size does not fit all.----'A definitive guide on not just what to eat, but when and why' Daily Telegraph'So good, so informative. There's so much incredible stuff in here' Cat Deeley and Ben Shepherd, This Morning‘An easy to implement and practical guide to nutritional science!’ Dr Karan Rajan, author of This Book Will Save Your Life‘Federica offers a novel framework for thinking about nutrition and points to the lifestyle factors that do make a difference in protecting and enhancing our long-term health. This is a book you shouldn’t miss’ Dr Sarah Berry
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Actors biography, Journals and memoirs, Health and medicine, Lifestyle, Self help
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Discover the heartfelt, witty and inspiring first official autobiography from one of Britain's most beloved celebrities. 'Raw and revelatory' Sunday…
Times'Showbiz memoir of the year' Daily Express'A rip roaring and honest story that pulls absolutely no punches' Best'A treasure trove of gems which even Elton John would be jealous of.' Daily MirrorYou think you already know all there is to know about Vanessa? You don't know the half of it.Brace yourself for the achingly funny, deeply moving untold story: the behind-the-scenes lowdown on the parents who planned her wedding before she could walk, how she became the nation's second-most-famous fat person, life as the British Oprah, feuding with Madonna and Miss Piggy aboard the Big Breakfast bed, an excruciatingly public divorce, gruesome gastric band surgery, a sixteen-year skirmish with an ageing boybander and finding herself shockingly single at sixty-one.She's spent thirty-five years in the public eye and now, for the first time, Vanessa seizes her chance to set the record straight in this warm, witty, intensely human story. She spares no one's blushes, including her own. How could someone so clever make such cataclysmic mistakes?Vanessa's often wrong, but always relatable. She puts the 'Oh my goodness, I can never unread that paragraph!' into celebrity autobiography.
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Contemporary romance
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Two couples on the run hiding from daylight... Counterfeit Wife by Rebecca York 43 Light St. Where suspense and romance…
meet When a madman tries to kill her, there's only one man Marianne Leonard can turn to--Tony Marco, her childhood hero. Tony once vowed to stay away from Marianne--can he resist her when they're holed up together as "husband and wife"...? Familiar Stranger by Caroline Burns A FEAR FAMILIAR MYSTERY He came to her by night and left before dawn, never knowing they had created a child. Now their son has been kidnapped, and Molly Lynch must find her mystery lover. Little does she know he'll find her first--and take her captive for her own safety! ...and anything can happen AFTER DARK!
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General fiction
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For Cleo Moon, some things just never go according to plan . . .Newly single and unemployed, Cleo Moon ups…
and moves to the gloriously rustic hamlet of Lovers Knot. With its host of mad but delightful neighbours, she very soon feels at home, especially when she finds 'The Most Beautiful Boy in the World' slumped on her doorstep - the drop-dead-gorgeous and achingly-upper-class Dylan Maguire.But when she is given the taxing task of organising the annual Harvest shindig, things become a little more complicated for Cleo. Dusting off an old book on wine-making, she decides to concoct a new harvest tipple, and by the time she's uncorked the first bottle, nothing in Lovers Knot will ever be the same again . . .Praise for Christina Jones:'Magical' Heat'Fabulous The Times'A wonderful writer' Jill Mansell, author of AND NOW YOU'RE BACK'H.E. Bates for the 21st Century' Katie Fforde'Christina is simply THE BEST . . . I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent' Reader review
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Biography, Journals and memoirs, Family and relationships
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The rich and deeply personal debut memoir by award-winning Palestinian American poet and novelist Hala Alyan, whose experience of motherhood…
via surrogacy forces her to reckon with her own past, and the legacy of her family&’s exile and displacement, all in the name of a new future.After a decade of yearning for parenthood, years marked by miscarriage after miscarriage, Hala Alyan makes the decision to use a surrogate. In this charged time, she turns to the archetype of the waiting woman—the Scheherazade who tells stories to ensure another dawn—to confront her own narratives of motherhood, love, and inheritance. As her baby grows in the body of another woman, in another country, Hala finds her own life unraveling—a husband who wants to leave; the cost of past traumas and addictions threatening to resurface; the city of her youth, Beirut, on the brink of crisis. She turns to family stories and communal myths: of grandmothers mapping their lives through Palestine, Kuwait, Syria, Lebanon; of eradicated villages and invading armies; of places of refuge that proved only temporary; of men that left and women that stayed; of the contradictions of her own Midwestern childhood, and adolescence in various Arab cities. Meanwhile, as the baby grows from the size of a poppyseed to a grain of rice, then a lime, and beyond, Hala gathers the stories that are her legacy, setting down the ones that confine, holding close those that liberate. It is emotionally charged, painstaking work, but now the stakes are higher: how to honor ancestors and future generations alike in the midst of displacement? How to impart love for those who are no longer here, for places one can no longer touch? A stunningly lyrical and brutally honest quest for motherhood, selfhood, and peoplehood, I&’ll Tell You When I&’m Home is a powerful story of unraveling and becoming, of destruction and redemption, and of homelands lost and recreated.
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Mysteries and crime stories, Women sleuths, Suspense and thrillers
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The new season for the Point Grey Philharmonic starts off on a sour note when one of the symphony’s wealthy…
benefactors drops dead in the latest Music Lover’s MysteryDEATH IN A MAJORWhen Archibald Major, local big wig and nasty tyrant, drops dead at a post-concert reception, violinist Midori Bishop soon suspects foul play. Although Midori has no intention of getting involved in another murder investigation, that all changes when Jordan—her violin student and the victim’s grandson—seeks her help convincing the police that the real killer is his uncle, a low-level criminal. As Midori digs into the victim’s life, she discovers that he was a man who created discord at every turn, even within his own family, and there is no shortage of potential suspects. When someone close to Midori unexpectedly confesses to the crime, Midori must race to discover the identity of the true killer before an innocent person goes to jail for a crime they didn’t commit…and before Midori herself becomes a victim in the killer’s deadly encore.Published by William Morrow
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United States history, Politics and government
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A celebration of resilience: the inspiring story of how Black America survived unimaginable odds and an examination of the real…
challenges it faces today.This challenging and inspiring collection of essays constructively frames the story of Black America—not as a tragedy involving helpless victims, but as a model for the nation. Scholars and grassroots leaders recount the history—the gritty, painful, but often triumphant account of what blacks accomplished after slavery was ended. Denied access to the institutions of white America, they built their own churches, schools, hotels, and a host of other successful enterprises. Their resilience produced amazing increases in literacy, family formation, and income. Today&’s unsung grassroots leaders are the living evidence of the power of resilience. They use their stories of overcoming adversity and their own fallibility to help others. The organizations they create heal their communities. This volume presents the insights of scholars who warn of the dangerous forces that threaten to shackle the ability of blacks to succeed today. They warn that, by accepting the notion that black adversity continues to be the product of systemic racism and is therefore unchangeable, no one would need to step up to the realities of a responsible life. This kind of thinking has led to lowering standards in education and even in the judicial system. The scholars outline positive paths to the future. More than chapters to be passively read, A Pathway to American Renewal is an invitation and a promissory note that points directly to what American renewal might really involve.
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Journals and memoirs, Family and relationships
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When a young girl discovers her parent&’s painful life secrets her sense of self unravels, eliciting a long path to…
healing, acceptance, and love.Jennifer is thirteen and living a quiet teenage existence when her parents reveal their innermost secrets; her mother has found the child she relinquished as a baby, and her father no longer wants to be part of the family. As Jennifer&’s young life unravels, she begins to self-destruct. Anna, Jennifer&’s mother, is deeply affected by losing her parents at a young age and by her subsequent strict upbringing in a Baptist orphanage. Thrust into a changing world ill-prepared, she finds herself pregnant and unwed during a time when society shunned these young mothers. Both Sides of Then is the story of a mother and daughter&’s search for agency. Jennifer shares her difficult path to self-acceptance while piecing together her mother's young life using vignettes shared throughout her childhood. By writing from her mother&’s perspective, would Jennifer eventually understand her mother? Would she see her own life more clearly. A coming-of-age book and in-depth exploration of family frailty and resilience, Both Sides of Then is a daring take on the power of the female voice, even after it&’s been silenced. "It is a great act of love when a daughter works hard to fully understand her mother&’s life. In Both Sides of Then, Jennifer Griffith does exactly that. This memoir chronicles a daughter making sense of her own experience by unraveling the mystery of her mother&’s life. I wept, I laughed, and I wanted to call my mom after I finished this beautiful book.&” —Julie Barton, New York Times bestselling author of Dog Medicine &“Jennifer Griffith's steely, calm voice is a marvel of compassion as she boldly inhabits her mother's pain in order to understand her own. Both Sides of Then is a mesmerizing journey through empathy to forgiveness, written with clear-eyed bravery and love.&” —Rachel Howard, author of The Lost Night and The Risk of Us &“In Both Sides of Then, Jennifer Griffith expertly weaves her story of a troubled childhood with her mother's experience growing up an orphan. We come to understand two fundamental truths: we inherit much more than we realize and the only narrative more elemental than our own is our mother's. This compelling memoir expertly explores family history, abandonment, resilience, and ultimately, an imperfect but honest kind of love.&” —Shanti Brien, author of Almost Innocent
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Asian history, War, Politics and government
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Bestseller in Israel A gripping, unprecedented account of the battles on October 7 and beyond, as never told before.&“The Rescue…
is a story of bravery and inner strength that will captivate your heart, soul, and mind from the first page, leaving an indelible mark even long after you&’ve finished reading.&” —Elyezer Shkedy, Former Commander in Chief of the Israeli Air Force On the morning of October 7, as news began to emerge about the scale of the attack, Guy found himself in the first vehicle leaving unit 669&’s base, heading toward the invaded communities. He and his team combated terrorists on the roads of the Gaza envelope, encountered scenes of horror at the Nova Festival site, rescued wounded civilians under heavy fire in Kfar Azza and Be&’eri, and fought in the ongoing battles in the Gaza Strip. The soldiers of the combat rescue unit, one of the four elite units of the IDF, are highly trained to act and respond in every scenario, even those that are beyond imagination. However, since the attack on Israel began, and throughout the war, the unit&’s squads, operating in helicopters and special vehicles, have been compelled to confront their deepest fears amid relentless fire, massive casualties, and unfathomable dilemmas. This is the first narrative of its kind, told by those who stepped forward without hesitation: childhood friends who awoke to a terrorist attack and fought against all odds; troops who stormed in to liberate communities occupied by Hamas; reservists who decided to head south on their own, saving countless lives; and commanders who refused to leave their soldiers on the battlefield, even after being wounded. The Rescue takes the reader on an extraordinary journey into combat—from fear and heroism to pain and hope—and offers an unfiltered look at the stories of the battle, as they have never been told before.
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LGBTQ+ biography, Journals and memoirs, Biography
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"...a luminous, heartfelt journey into resilience, identity, and collective healing." — Jeremy Bradley-Silverio Donato, Writer and Wishing Shelf Book Award Winner
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General fiction, Historical fiction
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For historical fiction fans of women&’s untold true stories, an early twentieth century novel about Jo van Gogh who battled…
the male-dominated art elite in her fifteen-year crusade to save her genius brother-in-law Vincent from obscurity. In the tradition of The Paris Bookseller and Her Hidden Genius, the story of a real woman overshadowed in history by the giant talent she saved, Vincent van Gogh. How did a failed belligerent Dutch painter become one of the greatest artists of our time? In 1891, timid Jo van Gogh Bonger lives safely in the background of her art dealer husband Theo&’s passionate work to sell unknown artists, especially his ill-fated dead brother Vincent. When Theo dies unexpectedly, Jo&’s brief happiness is shattered. Her inheritance—hundreds of unsold paintings by Vincent—is worthless. Pressured to move to her parents&’ home, Jo defies tradition, opening a boarding house to raise her infant son alone, and choosing to promote Vincent&’s art herself. But her ingenuity and persistence draw the powerful opposition of a Parisian art dealer who vows to stop her once and for all, and so sink Vincent into obscurity. Saving Vincent reveals there was more than one genius in the Van Gogh family.
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The inspiring tale of a little boy with a sensitive soul who learns to stand up to his fears. One…
day, a little boy is playing with his bear when a thunderstorm approaches his house. At first, the little boy is afraid and runs from the storm, but when his bear starts to explain the concepts of fear, bravery, and courage, something magical happens . . . Learning to overcome fear is a crucial part of a child&’s life. Children who never learn to manage their feelings of fear grow up hiding who they are, and they shrink back from what they truly desire to do in the world. The founder of Resilient Little Hearts, Sarah Boyd, teaches psychology-based principles of finding courage and overcoming fear in the story of The Boy Who Stood Up Tall. This heartwarming tale redefines what courage is and shows young readers that even when they are sensitive and tender-hearted, they can still find courage and discover their internal resources for overcoming fears.
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Paranormal
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In 1958, a successful businessman named Robert Mornroe began to have experiences that drastically altered his life. Unpredictably, and without…
his willing it, Monroe found himself leaving his physical body to travel via a "second body" to locales far removed from the physical and spiritual realities of his life. He was inhabiting a place unbounded by life or death.Monroe recorded these experiences in two bestselling, landmark books, Journeys Out of the Body and Far Journeys. Ultimate Journey, his final and career-defining work, takes us further than we thought possible--and reveals to us what it all means. Ultimate Journey charts that area which lies "over the edge," beyond the limits of the physical world. It presents us with a map of the "interstate"--the route that opens to us when we leave our physical lives, with their entry and exit ramps, their singposts and their hazards. It also tells us how Monroe found the route and travelled it, and uncovered the reason and the purpose of this pioneering expedition. It is a journey that reveals basic truths about the meaning and purpose of life--and of what lies beyond.After six hardcover printings, the trade paperback edition of Ultimate Journey, will offer an even wider range of readers this exhilarating reading experience, the masterwork of one of the most daring and original thinkers and explorers of our time.
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Robert Monroe was a successful and distinguished business executive and noted pioneer in the investigation of human consciousness. He also…
invented Hemi-Sync® and founded The Monroe Institute®, a worldwide organization dedicated to expanding human potential. I AM MORE THAN MY PHYSICAL BODY: 100 ROTEs from Robert A. Monroe is a celebration of his life and work, and offers a very current message for humankind in the twenty-first century. It is a collection of 100 thought-provoking, inspirational quotes from his three best selling, landmark books—JOURNEYS OUT OF THE BODY, FAR JOURNEYS and ULTIMATE JOURNEY—which are available wherever books are sold. Andrea Berger is a long-time consciousness explorer and a trainer at The Monroe Institute. She lovingly helped birth this book in celebration of Bob Monroe's 100th birthday and twentieth anniversary since his transition.
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General fiction, Romance
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California, 1980s. Texan honey Sally Lassiter, English rose Jane Morgan and shy Jordanian Helen Yanna are best friends at an…
exclusive girls' school. They form a bond which, they swear, will never be broken... The girls grow up, becoming co-founders of the exclusive GLAMOUR chain - a runaway success the world over. They are fabulously wealthy, adored and blissfully happy. Or are they? For all is not as it seems. The empire is on the verge of collapse and the former friends are now embroiled in a bitter feud. So what went wrong? What has changed? And, in the final showdown between three powerful beauties, who will emerge as the queen of GLAMOUR?
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Parenting
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Ser papÁ trata sobre la forma en que se aborda a los padres, y el tema de la paternidad, en…
la cultura moderna. El Dr. Keith aplica su experiencia con la familia, los amigos, grandes mentores y amigos a esta materia que exige nuestra atenciÓn. Asimismo, trae consigo en el viaje su fe cristiana, un ojo acadÉmico para los detalles y oÍdo para las historias, y trabaja con el lector para orientar un camino a un paÍs mejor donde el Padre bendice a sus hijos y es honrado.
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Animals and wildlife, Science and technology, Nature
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¡Edición en español! Los jóvenes amantes de la naturaleza y los entusiastas de los álbumes de recortes se deleitarán con…
esta introducción a los muchos usos de las plumas. Este libro ilustrado de no ficción, informativo, exhaustivo y extraordinario, dirigido a niños de 6 a 9 años, es el acompañante ideal para aquellos que aman las aves y explorar el aire libre.Spanish language edition! Budding nature-lovers and young scrapbook enthusiasts will be delighted by this introduction to the many uses of feathers.This informative, thorough, and extraordinary nonfiction picture book for ages 6-9 is a perfect companion for kids that love birds and exploring the outdoors.Los jóvenes naturalistas exploran dieciséis aves en esta elegante introducción a los muchos usos notables de las plumas.Un texto principal conciso destaca cómo las plumas no son sólo para volar. Los lectores más curiosos están invitados a profundizar con recuadros informativos en las páginas que subrayan cómo las plumas de todas las formas y tamaños ayudan a las aves a enfrentar el frío o el calor, protegerse del sol, nadar, planear e incluso cavar.Con una variedad de especies comunes y exóticas, los lectores se sentirán atraídos tanto por lo nuevo como por lo familiar. Las hermosas y delicadas ilustraciones en acuarela muestran plumas a tamaño real y las comparan con objetos cotidianos.Con un diseño de álbum de recortes, Las plumas es, por un lado, un diario científico y, por el otro, un libro de no ficción para leer en voz alta, lo que lo convierte en un recurso maravilloso para estudios de la naturaleza y una delicia para los amantes de las aves más jóvenes.Young naturalists explore sixteen birds in this elegant introduction to the many remarkable uses of feathers.A concise main text highlights how feathers are not just for flying. More curious readers are invited to dig deeper with informative sidebars that underscore how feathers of all shapes and sizes help birds with warming or cooling, protect them from the sun, help them swim, glide or even dig.With a range of common and exotic species readers will be engaged by both the new and the familiar. Beautiful and delicate watercolor illustrations showcase life-size feathers and compare them to everyday objects.With a scrapbook design, Feathers is part science journal, part read-along nonfiction, making it a wonderful resource for nature studies and a delight for the youngest bird lovers.
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General fiction
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Cuando un ataque de panico impide que Florencia actúe como Clara en El Cascanueces y su mejor amiga actúa como…
Clara en lugar de ella, un nuevo estilo de baile la ayuda a enfrentar su ansiedad y una amistad problemática. After a panic attack prevents Florencia from performing as Clara in The Nutcracker and her best friends takes the lead, a new dance style helps her face her anxiety as well as a troubled friendship.El ballet lo es todo para Florencia del Lago. Después de años de arduo trabajo, es seleccionada como Clara en la producción invernal de El Cascanueces. No sólo es la bailarina más joven en recibir tal honor sino también la primera latina. Está en camino de ser contratada por las mejores compañías de ballet. Desafortunadamente, la noche del estreno, sufre un ataque de pánico-- en el escenario, delante de todos. Y luego Selena, su mejor amiga, la reemplaza como Clara. Así, se desmorona su mundo entero-- el estudio de ballet la expulsa, y su mejor amiga se vuelve contra ella, atormentándola en las redes sociales y en la vida real. Pero a pesar de que algo que ella amaba llegó a su fin, la terapia y el apoyo familiar la ayudan a abrirse a nuevas experiencias. Forma una amistad con dos chicos de la escuela a los que nunca les había prestado atención, e incluso se encuentra con una escuela de danza irlandesa y decide intentar aprender esta nueva forma de arte. ¿Podrá una nueva pasión por la danza irlandesa ayudarla a encontrar la alegría de bailar en el escenario que perdió aquella noche de invierno? Ballet is Florencia del Lago's entire world. After years of hard work, she is chosen as Clara in the winter production of The Nutcracker. Not only is she the youngest dancer to receive such an honor but also the first Latina. She's on track to be recruited by the best ballet companies. Unfortunately, she suffers a panic attack on opening night--on stage, in front of everyone. And then Selena, Florencia's best friend, steps right into the role to replace her. Just like that, Florencia's whole world falls apart--the ballet studio expels her, and her best friend turns on her, tormenting her on social media and in real life. But even though the one thing she was driven toward has come to an end, therapy and family support help Florencia open up to new experiences. She notices people at school she's never paid attention to before, and she even stumbles upon an Irish dance school and decides to give it a try. Can a new passion for Irish dance help Florencia find the joy of performing on the stage that she lost that fateful winter night?
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Animals and wildlife, Nature
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¡Edición en español! Todos sabemos que hay animales que hibernan en el invierno. Pero, es momento de descubrir los animales…
que duermen todo el verano. Una fascinante lectura de no ficción para niños de 6 a 9 años que aman los animales y la naturaleza, ¡y que quieren aprender sobre las diferentes especies que dormitan en verano!Spanish language edition! Everyone knows about animals that hibernate in the winter. But it's time to discover animals that sleep all summer long.A fascinating nonfiction read for 6-9-year-old kids who love animals and nature and want to learn about the different species that estivate!En todas las clases de ciencias se discute sobre los animales que hibernan durante los meses de invierno, pero pocos saben sobre los animales que practican la estivación, un sueño prolongado durante los periodos calientes o secos.La doble capa textual ayuda a los lectores a darse cuenta de las razones por las cuales los animales aletargados dormitan, ya sea porque el clima cálido amenaza el suministro de alimentos o para evitar el aumento de la temperatura corporal.Desde la mariquita hasta la salamandra, desde el pez pulmonado africano hasta el erizo del desierto, aprende sobre doce animales que estivan y sus hábitos, tanto mientras duermen como cuando están despiertos, explicado mediante un texto claro e ilustraciones elegantes en acuarela.All science classrooms discuss animals that hibernate during winter months, but few know about animals that estivate—a prolonged sleep during hot or dry periods.Dual layers of text awaken readers to the reasons estivating animals become dormant—whether it's because warm weather threatens food supply or to avoid increased body temperatures.From the ladybug to the salamander, from the lungfish to the desert hedgehog, learn about twelve estivating animals and their habits—both when sleeping and awake—explained through clear text and elegant watercolor illustrations.