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Corazón indomable (El destino de los Wright #Volumen 4)
by Julianne MayUn libertino. Una inocente debutante. Un corazón indomable. Linus Wright, un libertino sin remedio, está decidido a seguir disfrutando de su vida de soltero. Pero su familia, preocupada por la reputación, amenaza con desheredarlo si, antes de que termine la temporada, no se casa con una joven de alta cuna. Linus, lejos de pensar en un matrimonio por amor, se lanza a conquistar a la más inocente debutante. Y el plan parece marchar a la perfección… hasta que se cruza con Caroline Grant, una indomable jovencita que pondrá el destino de Linus entre la espada y la pared. El destino de los Wright nos traslada en primer lugar a la Inglaterra de la época de Regencia. Nos lleva de los grandes bailes de Londres a la campiña inglesa. También a las Tierras Altas de Escocia, sin que falte un paseo por España. Todo siguiendo las vidas de la familia Wright cuyo legado perdurará en el tiempo.
Coração
by Edmondo De Amicis Laura Moniz Violante Saramago MatosNuma linguagem romântica e épica, Edmondo d'Amicis dá-nos uma extraordinária lição de ética e um belo testemunho dos princípios e dos valores que, 50 anos depois, dariam corpo à Declaração Universal dos Direitos Humanos. Passaram cento e vinte e cinco anos depois da primeira edição de Coração! O significado e a importância que d'Amicis atribui a valores como a amizade, o caráter, as coisas conquistadas com esforço, a necessidade de aprender e de saber, a família, a coragem, a injustiça e a brutalidade do trabalho infantil estão evidenciados nesta obra, ainda que de forma subtil. Num tempo como este, Coração é seguramente leitura oportuna e indispensável, também para adultos.
Coração De Leão
by Tanya Anne Crosby Tânia NezioFilha ilegítima de um barão inglês e sem dote, Elizabet está determinada a ganhar sua liberdade a qualquer preço... até que a traição a empurra para os braços de um orgulhoso escocês. A fim de protegê-la, apesar de esse comportamento poder significar o fim de uma frágil paz entre os clãs, Broc dos MacKinnons, logo percebe que a megera ardente que ele mantêm em cativeiro pode representar um risco ainda maior para o seu coração.
Coração de Vidro – Um conto
by T. M. BilderbackUm Coronel Britânico aposentado, relata-nos uma história pessoal, ocorrida na Tunísia durante ll Guerra Mundial. O Coronel Quentin James Abernathy (aposentado), em tempos membro do Exército Real de Sua Magestade, regressa em Coração de Vidro, uma sequela de Quem dorme é o Leão. O Coronel Abernathy, é um solteirão aposentado de avançada idade. Neste conto, o nosso Coronel relata-nos uma história conhecida apenas por um pequeno grupo de privilegiados. A história ocorre durante a Segunda Grande Guerra. O Coronel era um jovem tenente, colocado no Norte de África, combatento os Ratos do Deserto de Rommel. Ele relata-nos a história do amor da sua vida e de como esse amor o liga à Biblioteca de Alexandria. Uma apaixonante história. O Coronel relata-nos uma história de amor, perda e grande responsabilidade, no conto Coração de Vidro de T. M. Bilderback.
Corbin's Fancy (Corbins #2)
by Linda Lael MillerThe second in the epic Corbins series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller follows a desperate woman and a tormented man searching for love and happiness in the Pacific Northwest.When a traveling carnival leaves Fancy Jordan stranded in the rugged Washington Territory, she thinks her luck has run out. Alone and penniless, she welcomes a most intriguing offer—to live in the home of Jeff Corbin&’s brother and coax the wounded, withdrawn man back to health and happiness. But a villainous attack on his ship had hurt not only his body—a far deeper sorrow tortures him, heart and soul. Can Fancy&’s love breathe new life into him or are some wounds too deep to heal?
Corbyn: The Strange Rebirth of Radical Politics
by Richard SeymourUp-to-date analysis of how Corbyn rose to the head of the labour party, and his prospects for staying there Jeremy Corbyn, the "dark horse" candidate for the Labour leadership, won and won big. With a landslide in the first round, this unassuming antiwar socialist crushed the opposition, particularly the Blairite opposition. For the first time in decades, socialism is back on the agenda--and for the first time in Labour's history, it controls the leadership. The party machine couldn't stop him. An almost unanimous media campaign couldn't stop him. It is as if their power, like that of the Wizard of Oz, was always mostly illusion. Now Corbyn has one chance to convince the public to support his reforming ambitions. Where did he come from, and what chance does he have? This book tells the story of how Corbyn's rise was made possible by the long decline of Labour and a deep crisis of British democracy. It surveys the makeshift coalition of trade unionists, young and precarious workers, and students, who rallied to Corbyn. It shows how a novel social media campaign turned the media's "Project Fear" on its head, making a virtue of every accusation they threw at him. And finally it asks, with all the artillery that is still ranged against Corbyn, and given the crisis-ridden Labour Party that he has inherited, what it would mean for him to succeed.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Cordelia Underwood: or the Marvelous Beginnings of the Moosepath League
by Van ReidStep back in time to Portland, Maine, in 1896. When the young, beautiful, redheaded Cordelia Underwood inherits a parcel of land from her seafaring uncle, it sets in motion a chain of events that leads to the unearthing of a family secret two centuries old. Cordelia soon crosses paths with Mister Tobias Walton and finds herself aided in her quest by the warmhearted gentleman, who has never heard of an adventure he isn't eager to join. Together with his hapless trio of friends, the Moosepath League, they embark on an entertaining and audacious adventure. Teeming with Cupid's arrows flying hither and yon, apparitions, a kidnapping, smuggling, and thievery, and filled with wonderment, romance, and adventure, Cordelia Underwood is a splendid yarn of the old-fashioned variety.
Cordelia's Corinthian
by Victoria HinshawIs It A Passing Whim... Cordelia Bransford, a spinster at twenty-four, is happy to spend a few months at Lodesham Hall helping her expectant cousin care for her three little children. Among the guests attending the Earl's annual fishing tourney is Lord Matthew Allerton, a man with a reputation for more than his share of youthful scandal. Cory vows to resist his good looks and easy charm, believing his flirtatious manner is nothing more than habit. No dashing rakehell could possibly be tamed by a vicar's unsophisticated daughter... ...Or A Romance To Last A Lifetime? Matt has spent the last few months recovering from his Waterloo injuries, and is much in need of pleasant diversion. He delights in teaching Corey and the children the fine art of angling, despite her witty dismissal of his flirtatious advances. She is refreshingly unlike the frivolous young ladies he's known-and now that he actually wants a woman to take him seriously, Matt is dismayed by Corey's absolute refusal to do so! But her love is a prize indeed-and her hand is well worth winning...
Corduroy Road to Love
by Lynn A. ColemanIda Mae McAuley wonders if her occupation and marital status will forever be defined by the same word: spinster. Cyrus Morgan has proposed more than once, but is her gratitude for his kindness since her parents' tragic deaths reason enough to accept? Seven years ago Olin Orr's temper cost another man his life. Now an accomplished tinsmith, Olin returns to Charlotte to rent McAuley's vacant smithy, knowing he must also face the past. When the lovely Ida Mae begins receiving threats, demanding she get rid of her tenant, Olin fears coming home was a mistake. But is the perpetrator trying to get rid of Olin? Or is Ida Mae the real target?
Core Memory
by Mark Richards John Alderman Dag SpicerAn unprecedented combination of computer history and striking images, Core Memory reveals modern technology's evolution through the world's most renowned computer collection, the Computer History Museum in the Silicon Valley. Vivid photos capture these historically important machinesincluding the Eniac, Crays 13, Apple I and IIwhile authoritative text profiles each, telling the stories of their innovations and peculiarities. Thirty-five machines are profiled in over 100 extraordinary color photographs, making Core Memory a surprising addition to the library of photography collectors and the ultimate geek-chic gift.
Coretta Scott King: First Lady of Civil Rights
by George E. StanleyCoretta Scott King is well known for being the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , and for her own civil rights and world peace activism. She also received many awards and honorary degrees. But before she did all of those impressive things, Coretta was a strong little girl who could outclimb anyone in her neighborhood, was very close to her dad, and had a beautiful singing voice! Read all about how Coretta Scott King learned that if you work hard enough, your dreams can come true.
Coretta: My Life, My Love, My Legacy
by Coretta Scott King Rev. Dr. Reynolds'Coretta is more relevant today than ever . . . a female who takes responsibility for creating something better in the time she has and the space she has to occupy: that is true greatness. And Coretta did that.' Maya AngelouBorn in 1927 in the Deep South, Coretta Scott always felt called to a special purpose. After an awakening to political and social activism at college, Coretta went on to study at the New England Conservatory of Music, where she met Martin Luther King Jr. - the man who would one day become her husband. The union thrust Coretta into a maelstrom of history, throughout which her tireless fight for political and social justice established her as a champion of American civil rights.Now, fifty years after her husband's death, the story of Coretta's life is told in full for the first time: a love story, a family saga, a record of the legacy left by this extraordinary woman.'Presents the reader with a different way of looking at the world' New York Times
Coretta: My Life, My Love, My Legacy
by Coretta Scott King Rev. Dr. ReynoldsThe life story of Coretta Scott King, wife of Martin Luther King Jr. and singular twentieth-century American civil and human rights activist.'Coretta is more relevant today than ever . . . a female who takes responsibility for creating something better in the time she has and the space she has to occupy: that is true greatness. And Coretta did that.' Maya AngelouBorn in 1927 in the Deep South, Coretta Scott always felt called to a special purpose. After an awakening to political and social activism at college, Coretta went on to study at the New England Conservatory of Music, where she met Martin Luther King Jr. - the man who would one day become her husband. The union thrust Coretta into a maelstrom of history, throughout which her tireless fight for political and social justice established her as a champion of American civil rights.Now, fifty years after her husband's death, the story of Coretta's life is told in full for the first time: a love story, a family saga, a record of the legacy left by this extraordinary woman.'Presents the reader with a different way of looking at the world' New York Times(P)2017 Macmillan Audio
Coretta: The Autobiography of Mrs. Coretta Scott King
by Coretta Scott KingCelebrate the life of the extraordinary civil and human rights activist Coretta Scott King with this picture book adaptation of her critically acclaimed adult memoir.This is the autobiography of Coretta Scott King––wife of Martin Luther King, Jr.; founder of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (the King Center); architect of the MLK, Jr. legacy; and global leader in movements for civil and human rights as well as peace. Learn about how a girl born in the segregated deep south became a global leader at the forefront of the peace movement and an unforgettable champion of social change. Resilience, bravery, and joy lie at the center of this timeless story about fighting for justice against all odds.
Corinth (Images of America)
by Rachel A. ClothierCorinth's name, selected from the Bible, was chosen when the township was first incorporated in 1818. Situated perfectly to benefit from the surrounding natural resources, Corinth has a long history as a mill town, processing timber, wool, and grains using the power of the Hudson River. Located at the northern edge of Saratoga County, Corinth has been both a rural agricultural community and an industrial center. It is home to several churches, community organizations, and businesses, as well as one of International Paper's largest mills, which used the Hudson for both transportation and energy generation. Within Corinth, readers will discover the area's past through images of mill workers, schoolchildren, farmers, shopkeepers, and other residents, as well as the homes and businesses they built.
Corinthian Wisdom, Stoic Philosophy, and the Ancient Economy
by Timothy A. BrookinsThis work re-examines the divisive wisdom that Paul addresses in 1 Corinthians. Challenging the recent consensus that the Corinthians' wisdom was rooted primarily in the Greco-Roman rhetorical tradition, Timothy A. Brookins offers a revisionary thesis centered on discourse similarities between the perspective of the Corinthian "wise" and the Stoic system of thought. Brookins argues that several members of the church, after hearing Paul's initial gospel message, construed that message in terms of Stoic philosophy and began promoting a kind of "Stoic-Christian" perspective that helped to precipitate divisions in the church. Being apprised of their views, Paul then exploited the "Stoic" discourse of his opponents in order to sustain common discursive ground. In addition to providing a fresh synthesis of the data in 1 Corinthians, Brookins brings in cutting-edge research on the ancient economy as he explores questions related to philosophical education and social status within the church community.
Cork Folk Tales
by Kate CorkeryAs the home of the famous Blarney Stone it is perhaps not surprising that the stories of County Cork could fill many libraries. Among its vast archive of myth and legend are tales of the Goddess Cliona, The Hag of Beara and the Giant Mac Mahon and the epic story of St Finbarr who bashed Louie, a fiery serpent, from the lake at Goughan Barra, its wriggling tail forming the course of the River Lee. These tales and more, drawn from historical sources and newly recorded local reminiscences, have been brought to life here by professional storyteller and Cork native Kate Corkery. This collection is a heady mix of bloodthirsty, funny, passionate and moving stories. It will take you into a remarkable world where you can let your imagination run wild.
Cork Wars: Intrigue and Industry in World War II
by David A. TaylorThe surprising story of cork and its critical role in US security and the war effort.Winner of the IPPY Book Award History (World), Silver of the Independent PublisherIn 1940, with German U-boats blockading all commerce across the Atlantic Ocean, a fireball at the Crown Cork and Seal factory lit the sky over Baltimore. The newspapers said that you could see its glow as far north as Philadelphia and as far south as Annapolis. Rumors of Nazi sabotage led to an FBI investigation and pulled an entire industry into the machinery of national security as America stood on the brink of war. In Cork Wars, David A. Taylor traces this fascinating story through the lives of three men and their families, who were all drawn into this dangerous intersection of enterprise and espionage. At the heart of this tale is self-made mogul Charles McManus, son of Irish immigrants, who grew up on Baltimore’s rough streets. McManus ran Crown Cork and Seal, a company that manufactured everything from bottle caps to oil-tight gaskets for fighter planes. Frank DiCara, as a young teenager growing up in Highlandtown, watched from his bedroom window as the fire blazed at the factory. Just a few years later, under pressure to support his family after the death of his father, DiCara quit school and got a job at Crown. Meanwhile, Melchor Marsa, Catalan by birth, managed Crown Cork and Seal’s plants in Spain and Portugal—and was perfectly placed to be recruited as a spy. McManus, DiCara, and Marsa were connected by the unique properties of a seemingly innocuous substance. Cork, unrivaled as a sealant and insulator, was used in gaskets, bomber insulation, and ammunition, making it crucial to the war effort. From secret missions in North Africa to 4-H clubs growing seedlings in America to secret intelligence agents working undercover in the industry, this book examines cork’s surprising wartime significance. Drawing on in-depth interviews with surviving family members, personal collections, and recently declassified government records, Taylor weaves this by turns beautiful, dark, and outrageous narrative with the drama of a thriller. From the factory floor to the corner office, Cork Wars reflects shifts in our ideas of modernity, the environment, and the materials and norms of American life. World War II buffs—and anyone interested in a good yarn—will be gripped by this bold and frightening tale of a forgotten episode of American history.
Cork Wars: Intrigue and Industry in World War II
by David A. Taylor“This well-researched, well-told story takes readers into a world of espionage, industrial ingenuity, and American resilience . . . a compelling history.” —Robert Whitaker, author of Anatomy of an EpidemicSilver Medal Winner of the Independent Publisher Book Award for History (World)In 1940, with German U-boats blockading all commerce across the Atlantic Ocean, a fireball at the Crown Cork and Seal factory lit the sky over Baltimore. Rumors of Nazi sabotage led to an FBI investigation and pulled an entire industry into the machinery of national security as America stood on the brink of war.In Cork Wars, David A. Taylor traces this fascinating story through the lives of three men and their families: Charles McManus, who ran Crown Cork and Seal, a company that manufactured everything from bottle caps to oil-tight gaskets for fighter planes; Frank DiCara, who watched the fire blazed at the factory and got a job at Crown just a few years later; and Melchor Marsa, who managed Crown Cork and Seal’s plants in Spain and Portugal—and was perfectly placed to be recruited as a spy.Drawing on in-depth interviews with surviving family members, personal collections, and recently declassified government records, Taylor weaves this by turns beautiful, dark, and outrageous narrative with the drama of a thriller. From the factory floor to the corner office, Cork Wars reflects shifts in our ideas of modernity, the environment, and the materials and norms of American life. World War II buffs—and anyone interested in a good yarn—will be gripped by this bold and frightening tale of a forgotten episode of American history.“An absorbing and illuminating read.” —Maury Klein, author of A Call to Arms
Cormac McCarthy and Performance: Page, Stage, Screen
by Stacey PeeblesCormac McCarthy is renowned as the author of popular and acclaimed novels such as Blood Meridian, All the Pretty Horses, and The Road. Throughout his career, however, McCarthy has also invested deeply in writing for film and theater, an engagement with other forms of storytelling that is often overlooked. He is the author of five screenplays and two plays, and he has been significantly involved with three of the seven film adaptations of his work. In this book, Stacey Peebles offers the first extensive overview of this relatively unknown aspect of McCarthy&’s writing life, including the ways in which other artists have interpreted his work for the stage and screen. Drawing on many primary sources in McCarthy&’s recently opened archive, as well as interviews, Peebles covers the 1977 televised film The Gardener&’s Son; McCarthy&’s unpublished screenplays from the 1980s that became the foundation for his Border Trilogy novels and No Country for Old Men; various successful and unsuccessful productions of his two plays; and all seven film adaptations of his work, including John Hillcoat&’s The Road (2009) and the Coen brothers&’ Oscar-winning No Country for Old Men (2007). Emerging from this narrative is the central importance of tragedy—the rich and varied portrayals of violence and suffering and the human responses to them—in all of McCarthy&’s work, but especially his writing for theater and film.
Corn Among The Indians of the Upper Missouri
by George F. Will"Corn Among The Indians of the Upper Missouri" by George F. Will is a meticulously researched and insightful exploration of the cultivation, significance, and cultural impact of corn among the Native American tribes of the Upper Missouri River region. Will, an esteemed ethnobotanist and historian, delves into the agricultural practices and traditions of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara tribes, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of how this vital crop shaped their way of life.Through detailed analysis and rich narrative, Will traces the history of corn cultivation in the Upper Missouri area, highlighting the sophisticated agricultural techniques developed by these indigenous communities. He examines the varieties of corn grown, the methods of planting, harvesting, and storage, and the ways in which corn was integrated into the social, economic, and spiritual aspects of tribal life.Will's work is enriched by his use of primary sources, including oral histories, archaeological findings, and early explorer accounts, which together paint a vivid picture of the central role corn played in the survival and prosperity of the Upper Missouri tribes. The book also explores the broader implications of corn cultivation, such as its impact on settlement patterns, trade networks, and interactions with European settlers."Corn Among The Indians of the Upper Missouri" is not only an agricultural study but also a cultural history that honors the ingenuity and resilience of Native American farmers. Will's thoughtful and thorough approach ensures that the reader gains a deep appreciation for the complexity and importance of indigenous agricultural practices.This book is an invaluable resource for historians, anthropologists, and anyone interested in Native American history and agriculture. George F. Will's "Corn Among The Indians of the Upper Missouri" stands as a significant contribution to our understanding of how corn shaped the lives and cultures of the tribes in this region, offering a lasting tribute to their agricultural heritage.
Corn Flakes with John Lennon: And Other Tales from a Rock 'n' Roll Life
by Robert HilburnRobert Hilburn's storied career as a rock critic has allowed him a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of some of the most iconic figures of our time. He was the only music critic to visit Folsom Prison with Johnny Cash. He met John Lennon during his lost weekend period in Los Angeles and they became friends. Bob Dylan granted him his only interviews during his "born-again" period and the occasion of his 50th birthday. Michael Jackson invited Hilburn to watch cartoons with him in his bedroom. When Springsteen took to playing only old hits, Hilburn scolded him for turning his legendary concerts into oldies revues, and Springsteen changed his set list. In this totally unique account of the symbiotic relationship between critic and musical artist, Hilburn reflects on the ways in which he has changed and been changed by the subjects he's covered; Bono weighs in with an introduction about how Hilburn's criticism influenced and altered his own development as a musician. Corn Flakes with John Lennon is more than about one man's adventures in rock and roll: It's the gripping and untold story of how popular music reshapes the way we think about the world and helps to define the modern American character.
Corn Is Maize: The Gift Of The Indians
by AlikiPopcorn, corn on the cob, cornbread, tacos, tamales, and tortillas—all of these and many other good things come from one amazing plant. With simple prose and beautiful illustrations, award-winning author-illustrator Aliki tells the story of how Native American farmers thousands of years ago found and nourished a wild grass plant and made corn an important part of their lives. This is a Stage 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. Let's-Read-And-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. Supports the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards
Corn Palaces and Butter Queens: A History of Crop Art and Dairy Sculpture
by Pamela H. SimpsonTeddy Roosevelt&’s head sculpted from butter. The Liberty Bell replicated in oranges. The Sioux City Corn Palace of 1891 encased with corn, grains, and grasses and stretching for two city blocks—with a trolley line running down its center. Between 1870 and 1930, from county and state fairs to the world&’s fairs, large exhibition buildings were covered with grains, fruits, and vegetables to declare in no uncertain terms the rich agricultural abundance of the United States. At the same fairs—but on a more intimate level—ice-cooled cases enticed fairgoers to marvel at an array of butter sculpture models including cows, buildings, flowers, and politicians, all proclaiming the rich bounty and unending promise held by the region.Often viewed as mere humorous novelties—fun and folksy, but not worthy of serious consideration—these lively forms of American art are described by Pamela H. Simpson in a fascinating and comprehensive history. From the pioneering cereal architecture of Henry Worrall at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition to the vast corn palaces displayed in Sioux City, Iowa, and elsewhere between 1877 and 1891, Simpson brings to life these dazzling large-scale displays in turn-of-the-century American fairs and festivals. She guides readers through the fascinating forms of crop art and butter sculpture, as they grew from state and regional fairs to a significant place at the major international exhibitions. The Minnesota State Fair&’s Princess Kay of the Milky Way contest, Lillian Colton&’s famed pictorial seed art, and the work of Iowa&’s &“butter cow lady,&” Norma &“Duffy&” Lyon, are modern versions of this tradition. Beautifully illustrated with a bounty of never-before-seen archival images, Corn Palaces and Butter Queens is an accessible history of one of America&’s most unique and beguiling Midwestern art forms—an amusing and peculiar phenomenon that profoundly affected the way Americans saw themselves and their country&’s potential during times of drought and great depression.
Corn Rose: A Novel
by Karen Ross EppRose Calamia is a first generation Italian American working girl in a 1945 aircraft plant, when she meets Iowa farm boy, Jack Conner. Jack has recently been discharged from the Army and is still licking his wounds from an all too familiar war time casualty--a “Dear John” followed by divorce. When their love affair leads to a wedding and a move to Jack's home community, Rose is totally unprepared for the life that awaits her in rural Iowa.