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Alumni Association: A Novel
by Michael RudolphThe acclaimed author of Noble Chase lays down the law with an irresistible tale of buried secrets and gloves-off legal combat at a secretive military school—for readers of John Grisham, Greg Iles, and Linda Fairstein. When young attorney Beth Swahn agrees to represent a former military academy facing demolition, what begins as a simple real estate litigation soon becomes a dangerously real threat. Beth’s stepfather, a founding partner at her law firm, is part of the now-shuttered school’s alumni association that’s determined to see its old campus preserved as a historical landmark, safe from developers’ bulldozers. But beneath the campus’s main building—once the nineteenth-century mansion of Napoleon Bonaparte’s older brother—runs an extensive network of tunnels, which may be where the alumni’s true interest lies . . . along with their school days’ darkest secrets. As more of the academy’s former cadets become entangled in the case, and millions of dollars mysteriously go missing, Beth faces increasingly treacherous legal landmines—and worse—in a case that could be more than just a career killer. Michael Rudolph’s gripping legal thrillers featuring Beth Swahn can be enjoyed together or separately: NOBLE CHASE • ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Alumni Notes
by Andrew S. LevitasIn the 1960s, getting into and through medical school was hard for a guy, and even harder for a "co-ed". Especially if issues of class and ethnicity complicated the picture. ANd money. And a war. And the draft. For two young medical trainees, a night on call in a crumbling municipal hosptial in the Bronx becomes the fulcrum of their lives. The story alternates between the drama of a busy night in a South Bronx hsopital and the events of their lives as undergraduates, medical students and particpants in the Anti-War movement as they find and steal the time to explore the events that brought them passionately together, and the misundertandings onboth sides that are the real reasons keeping them apart.
Alunizajes
by David GámizEl mágico abrazo entre la muerte y la esperanza. <P><P>¿Qué ocurriría si alguien acariciara tu cuello en mitad de la madrugada estando solo en casa? ¿Qué pensarías si el mundo en el que vives, en un segundo se desmoronara? ¿Acudirías a una entidad bancaria que presta tiempo en lugar de dinero? ¿Lo dejarías todo por amor? ¿Responderías a las voces que en las noches te susurran en sueños pidiendo ayuda? ¿Atenderías la llamada de la pasión, aunque con ello pusieras en peligro tu propia vida? <P>Los personajes que conforman esta selección de relatos se verán obligados a responder a estas y a muchas otras preguntas, entre la indecisión y el miedo, el deseo y la cordura, el bien y el mal... <P>Diecinueve relatos, once poemas, incontables sensaciones e infinitas posibilidades para salir airoso de los lances del destino o lamentarse al sumergirse en el más oscuro abismo. Pasa adelante, ponte cómodo y sébienvenido al mágico abrazo entre la muerte y la esperanza.
Aluta
by Adwoa BadoeUniversity life is better than Charlotte ever dreamed, but her exposure to new ideas in 1981 Ghana will be an exciting and dangerous adventure. For eighteen-year-old Charlotte, university life is better than she’d ever dreamed — a sophisticated and generous roommate, the camaraderie of dorm living, parties, clubs and boyfriends. Most of all, Charlotte is exposed to new ideas, and in 1981 Ghana, this may be the most exciting – and most dangerous — adventure of all. At first Charlotte basks in her wonderful new freedom, especially being out of the watchful eye of her controlling and opinionated father. She suddenly finds herself with no shortage of male attention, including her charismatic political science professor, fellow student activist Banahene, and Asare, a wealthy oil broker who invites Charlotte to travel with him and showers her with expensive gifts, including a coveted passport. But Ghana is fraught with a history of conflict. And in the middle of her freshman year, the government is overthrown, and three judges are abducted and murdered. As political forces try to mobilize students to advance their own agendas, Charlotte is drawn into the world of student politics. She’s good at it, she’s impassioned, and she’s in love with Banahene. “The struggle continues! Aluta! Aluta continua!” she shouts, rallying the crowd with the slogan of the oppressed. But her love of the spotlight puts her in the public eye. And when Asare entrusts her with a mysterious package of documents, she suddenly realizes she may be in real danger. But it’s too late. As she is on her way to a meeting, Charlotte is picked up by national security, and her worst nightmares come true. And in the end, she must make a difficult and complicated decision about whether to leave her education, and her beloved Ghana, behind. A heartfelt story told with uncompromising honesty, about what happens when youthful idealism meets the harsh realities of power. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
Alva Ixtlilxochitl's Native Archive and the Circulation of Knowledge in Colonial Mexico
by Amber BrianModern Language Association's Katherine Singer Kovacs Prize, Honorable Mention, 2016 Born between 1568 and 1580, Alva Ixtlilxochitl was a direct descendant of Ixtlilxochitl I and Ixtlilxochitl II, who had been rulers of Texcoco, one of the major city-states in pre-Conquest Mesoamerica. After a distinguished education and introduction into the life of the empire of New Spain in Mexico, Ixtlilxochitl was employed by the viceroy to write histories of the indigenous peoples in Mexico. Engaging with this history and delving deep into the resultant archives of this life's work, Amber Brian addresses the question of how knowledge and history came to be crafted in this era. Brian takes the reader through not only the history of the archives itself, but explores how its inheritors played as crucial a role in shaping this indigenous history as the author. The archive helped inspire an emerging nationalism at a crucial juncture in Latin American history, as Creoles and indigenous peoples appropriated the history to give rise to a belief in Mexican exceptionalism. This belief, ultimately, shaped the modern state and impacted the course of history in the Americas. Without the work of Ixtlilxochitl, that history would look very different today.
Alva Ixtlilxochitl’s Native Archive and the Circulation of Knowledge in Colonial Mexico
by Amber BrianBorn between 1568 and 1580, Alva Ixtlilxochitl was a direct descendant of Ixtlilxochitl I and Ixtlilxochitl II, who had been rulers of Texcoco, one of the major city-states in pre-Conquest Mesoamerica. After a distinguished education and introduction into the life of the empire of New Spain in Mexico, Ixtlilxochitl was employed by the viceroy to write histories of the indigenous peoples in Mexico. Engaging with this history and delving deep into the resultant archives of this life's work, Amber Brian addresses the question of how knowledge and history came to be crafted in this era.Brian takes the reader through not only the history of the archives itself, but explores how its inheritors played as crucial a role in shaping this indigenous history as the author. The archive helped inspire an emerging nationalism at a crucial juncture in Latin American history, as Creoles and indigenous peoples appropriated the history to give rise to a belief in Mexican exceptionalism. This belief, ultimately, shaped the modern state and impacted the course of history in the Americas. Without the work of Ixtlilxochitl, that history would look very different today.
Alverston Park
by William FrankIn Alverston Park, author William Frank gives a deep bow to Jane Austen with a story of love and societal boundaries. Helena Mowbray, a clergyman’s daughter, warns her two younger sisters about the impossibility of marrying nobility. Yet this does little to deter the trio of charismatic Fitzosborne brothers, sons of the Earl of Alverston, who find themselves captivated by the Mowbray sisters during the London social season. Set against the opulent backdrop of Regency England, complete with grand balls, architectural splendour and society scandals, the narrative weaves in events like a secret newborn and a daring journey to Napoleon’s island prison in the South Atlantic. Through misadventures and tragedies, the tale explores the consequences of class prejudice and the elusive nature of happiness, reflecting issues still resonant in contemporary high society.
Alvie Eats Soup
by Ross CollinsFrom the book: Meet Alvie. Alvie eats soup. And that's ALL he eats. No swapping. No sampling. Just soup. Alvie's parents are at their wits' end. And then it gets worse: Alvie's Granny Francesca is coming to town. The famous Gourmet Granny. Chef extraordinaire! What will she say? What will she do? Could this visit be the icing on the ... soup? The surprise ending will delight kids, and their parents might want to try the delicious mulligatawny recipe.
Alvimar, the story of a woman
by Rosemary Dawn Allison Dario TesserAlvimar by Dario Tesser The story of an ordinary girl who becomes an entrepreneur We meet the protagonist when she is fifteen, while going to the city for the first time. We follow her in her search for fulfillment through the work outside the family, beyond the usual expectations of a girl at the time when to be something different than a mother was difficult, if not impossible. We live through her tragedies, suffering and her love of life that is essentially accurately tied to historical facts and events that help emphasize a very well focused framework. The novel tells the story of a woman caught up in the full years of her life. It is, mostly, a tale of love even if there are many ways you can interpret the story while reading the book. But it is not, though, only Alvimar's love story, it is also answers questions: What was the economic situation in the period between the two World Wars in a small town in northern Italy? In what way and by how much were ordinary people involved in fascism and partisan affairs? The novel provides some of these answers, of course partially since it tells only what the characters of the book know; although they are original answers, outside the stereotype, which maintains Italy was monolithically and consciously anti-fascist from the start. Genre: LITERARY COLLECTIONS / European / Italian Secondary Genre: LITERARY COLLECTIONS / European / Italian
Alvin Fog, Texas Ranger
by J. T. EdsonWhen the infamous Texas Rangers look for the perfect man for Company Z--a special new task force--there seems to be only one choice. He has to be cougar-fast, Texas-tough, and able to handle any situation. Although Alvin Cap Fog has never fought in lawless West Texas, from his first pistol draw he rivals his legendary grandfather Dusty Fog. First U. S. publication.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night (Alvin Ho #5)
by Lenore Look Leuyen PhamReaders will herald the return of their favorite phobic boy in this, the fifth book in the beloved Alvin Ho series. Alvin's mother has been getting bigger . . . and bigger. Alvin's sure it's all the mochi cakes she's been eating, but it turns out she's pregnant! There are lots of scary things about babies, as everybody knows--there's learning CPR for the newborn and changing diapers (no way)--but the scariest thing of all is the fact that the baby could be a GIRL. As a result of the stress, Alvin develops a sympathetic pregnancy and hilarity definitely ensues. Once again, Lenore Look and LeUyen Pham deliver a story that's funny and touching in equal measures.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-Made Catastrophes
by Lenore Look Leuyen PhamHere's the third book in the beloved and hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which has been compared to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and is perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers. Alvin Ho, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of "everything. " For example, what could possibly be so scary about a birthday party? Let Alvin explain: - You might be dressed for bowling . . . but everyone else is dressed for swimming. - You could get mistaken for the piNata. - You could eat too much cake. - You could throw up. So when Alvin receives an invitation to a party--a "girl's" party--how will he ever survive? From Lenore Look and "New York Times" bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham comes a drop-dead-funny and touching series with a truly unforgettable character. "Shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from trying to manipulate the world. " --"Newsday" "Alvin's a winner. " --"New York Post"
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters (Alvin Ho #2)
by Lenore LookAlvin Ho is back, and this time he’s facing his biggest fear: The Great Outdoors. Alvin Ho is back and his worst fear has come true:he has to go camping. What will he do exposed in the wilderness with bears and darkness and . . . pit toilets? Luckily, he’s got his night-vision goggles and water purifying tablets and super-duper heavy-duty flashlight to keep him safe. And he’s got his dad, too. Lenore Look’s touching, drop-dead-funny chapter book about an Asian-American second grader—with illustrations byNew York Timesbestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham—is perfect for beginning and reluctant readers alike, and has tons of boy appeal. From the Hardcover edition.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances (Alvin Ho #4)
by Lenore Look Leuyen Pham"[E]ngaging and real, often laugh-out-loud funny.... A fresh entry in what is overall an exceedingly enjoyable series," raved Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.Everyone's favorite neurotic second grader is back, in the most touching Alvin Ho book to date. In this fourth book in the Alvin Ho series, Alvin is facing something truly scary: the idea that someone he loves might die. When Alvin's GungGung loses his best friend, Alvin (gulp) volunteers to go with him to the funeral. Lenore Look and LeUyen Pham touch on a more serious subject in this Alvin book, but it's still filled with the same humor and laugh-out-loud antics fans have come to expect from the series.From the Hardcover edition.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
by Lenore Look Leuyen PhamHere's the first book in the beloved and hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which has been compared to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and is perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers. Alvin, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything--elevators, tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. He's so afraid of school that, while he' s there, he never, ever, says a word. But at home he's a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, so he can be just like his dad. From Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling illustrator Leuyen Pham comes a drop-dead-funny and touching series with a truly unforgettable character.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things (Alvin Ho #1)
by Lenore LookA young boy in Concord, Massachusetts, who loves superheroes and comes from a long line of brave Chinese farmer-warriors, wants to make friends, but first he must overcome his fear of everything.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions
by Lenore Look Leuyen PhamHere's the sixth book in the beloved and hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which has been compared to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and is perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers. Alvin, an Asian American second grader who's afraid of everything, is taking his fears to a whole new level--or should we say, continent. On a trip to introduce brand-new baby Ho to relatives in China, Alvin's anxiety is at fever pitch. First there's the harrowing 16-hour plane ride; then there's a whole slew of cultural differences to contend with: eating lunch food for breakfast, kung fu lessons, and acupuncture treatment (yikes!). Not to mention the crowds that make it easy for a small boy to get lost.
Alvin Journeyman (Tales of Alvin Maker, Book #4)
by Orson Scott CardAlvin is a Maker, the first to be born in a century. Now a grown man and a journeyman smith, Alvin has returned to his family in the town of Vigor Church.
Alvin Journeyman: Tales of Alvin Maker: Book 4 (Tales of Alvin Maker #4)
by Orson Scott Card'From beginning to end, this novel is full of riches' - Booklist'The most important work of American fantasy since Stephen Donaldson's original Thomas Covenant trilogy.' - Chicago SuntimesNow a grown man and a journeyman smith, Alvin has returned to his family in the town of Vigor Church. He will share in the isolation, work as a blacksmith, and try to teach anyone who wishes to learn the knack of being a Maker. For Alvin has had a vision of the Crystal City he will build, and he knows that he cannot build it alone.But he has left behind in Hatrack River enemies as well as true friends. His ancient foe, the Unmaker, whose cruel whispers and deadly plots have threatened Alvin's life at every turn, has found new hands to do his work of destruction.Book Four of the acclaimed Tales of Alvin Maker.Books by Orson Scott Card:Alvin Maker novelsSeventh SonRed ProphetPrentice AlvinAlvin JourneymanHeartfireThe Crystal CityEnder Wiggin SagaEnder's GameSpeaker for the DeadXenocideChildren of the MindEnder in Exile HomecomingThe Memory of the EarthThe Call of the EarthThe Ships of the EarthEarthfallEarthbornFirst Formic War (with Aaron Johnston)Earth UnawareEarth AfireEarth Awakens
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Junior Novel
by Perdita FinnThe Chipmunks and The Chipettes are enjoying the time of their lives on a spectacular cruise ship until . . . 'munk overboard! When the gang follows Alvin to the shore of a deserted island far away from their travel accommodations, they wonder: will Dave come to their rescue-or are they washed up for good?
Alvo Fácil
by Conrad Jones Shana Marcele Oliveira e SilvaAlvo Fácil é o primeiro livro de uma série de thrillers que acompanham a caçada a um assassino nefasto. O livro começa em destinos turísticos famosos dos Estados Unidos, onde terroristas suicidas causam carnificina, antes de atacar o Reino Unido.
Alvo de Alto Valor: Sargento Gracie Medicine Crow, Fuzileiros Navais da UF, História Curta
by Jonathan P. Brazee Combo TranslationsO sargento Gracie Medicine Crow, Corpo de Marinha da Federação Unida, está treinando atiradores na milícia de Galeland quando a Intel descobre que um alvo de alto valor está agendado para uma reunião clandestina nas terras do planeta. Tirado do treinamento, Gracie recebe a missão: tirar o HVT - permanentemente. Alvo de alto valor é uma breve história sobre Gracie, o protagonista do Sniper, Volume 2 da Women of the United Federation Marines
Always
by Lynsay SandsBastard daughter to the king, Rosamunde was raised in a convent and wholly prepared to take the veil . . . until good King Henry showed up with a reluctant husband in tow for her. Suddenly, she found herself promising to love, honor, and obey Aric.But Rosamunde's education had not covered a wedding night, and the stables were a poor example for an untried girl. Would Aric bite her neck like the animals did their mates? The virile warrior seemed capable of such animal passion, but his eyes promised something sweeter. And Rosamunde soon learned that while she may have trouble with obeying him, it would not be hard to lover her new husband forever.
Always
by Nicola GriffithFrom cult phenomenon to award-winning literary sensation, "the sexiest action figure since James Bond" (Seattle Weekly) returns in an exhilarating new thriller. It doesn't matter how well trained you are, how big, how fast, how strong; there will always be someone out there bigger or faster or stronger. Always. That's what Aud Torvingen teaches the students in her self-defense class. But the question is whether Aud really believes this lesson herself-and if not, what it will take for her to learn it. Aud has trained herself to achieve a fierce, machine-like precision, in hand-to-hand combat as well as life. But in Always she is abruptly confronted with the limits of her own power. Her self-defense classes spin violently out of her grasp and, still reeling from the consequences, she embarks on a seemingly simple investigation of Seattle real estate fraud that pulls her into something far more complicated and dangerous than she had imagined. .