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Caged: The Mastered Series
by Lorelei JamesIn the searing fourth novel in the Mastered Series, following Unraveled, only one woman can set a hardened fighter free from his past.… In order to survive a life of tragedy, Deacon McConnell embraced his roughest edges and learned to fight on the streets. Then a life-changing jujitsu seminar led by Sensei Ronin Black led Deacon to become a professional fighter. With his muscular physique and his body covered in tattoos and scars, the MMA fighter defines mean, both on and off the mat. But everything changes when innocent Molly Calloway signs up for his kickboxing class. Molly is Deacon’s opposite in every way: She’s kind, sweet, thoughtful, and educated. After a heated argument between them turns into a passionate encounter, Deacon realizes Molly is eager to experience more, and she looks to him to take her to the darker edge of lust.... The last thing either of them expects is how deeply their lives will be thrown upside down by the passion they find together.
Cages
by Peg KehretKit never means to steal the bracelet; it is just a dumb mistake. But when she is caught Kit is sentenced to twenty hours of volunteer work at the humane society. Kit knows how it feels to be stuck in a cage like those animals and soon she begins to learn that the key to her own cage is right in front of her. "Readers will relate to [Kit's] anguish and her spirit and courage."-Booklist
Cages
by Sylvia TortiTwo neurologists are engaged in divergent quests: one to locate the source of memory and the other to study speech patterns in humans by analyzing and manipulating bird vocalization. Both men use experiments on live songbirds in a laboratory on a university campus, and both become romantically intertwined with a woman lab assistant who takes issue with their methods. Overshadowing this trio are significant figures from their individual pasts—a distant mother, a former girlfriend, a best friend and ornithological expert who dies tragically while conducting field research in the Amazon, and a mentor turned lover and nemesis. This is a subtly layered novel rich in natural description and sense of place that grapples with serious philosophical and moral themes, peopled by characters who must confront the emotional truths in their lives in order to be released from their own, individual cages.
Caging Skies: THE INSPIRATION FOR THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE 'JOJO RABBIT'
by Christine LeunensTHE INSPIRATION FOR THE OSCAR-NOMINATED MOTION PICTURE 'JOJO RABBIT'NOMINATED FOR 6 ACADEMY AWARDS INCLUDING BEST PICTURE AND BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAYThis extraordinary novel is seen through the eyes of Johannes, an avid member of the Hitler Youth in the 1940s. After he is severely injured in a raid, he discovers his parents are hiding a Jewish girl called Elsa behind a false wall in their large house in Vienna. His initial horror turns to interest, then love and obsession. After the disappearance of his parents, Johannes finds he is the only one aware of Elsa's existence in the house, the only one responsible for her survival. Both manipulating and manipulated, Johannes dreads the end of the war: with it will come the prospect of losing Elsa and their relationship, which ranges through passion and obsession, dependence and indifference, love and hate.This gripping, masterful work examines truth and lies at both political and personal levels, laying bare the darkest corners of the human soul.
Caging Skies: THE INSPIRATION FOR THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE 'JOJO RABBIT'
by Christine LeunensTHE INSPIRATION FOR THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE 'JOJO RABBIT'6 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS INCLUDING BEST PICTURE AND BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAYA gripping, atmospheric novel about obsession and love in war-time ViennaThis extraordinary novel is seen through the eyes of Johannes, an avid member of the Hitler Youth in the 1940s. After he is severely injured in a raid, he discovers his parents are hiding a Jewish girl called Elsa behind a false wall in their large house in Vienna. His initial horror turns to interest, then love and obsession. After the disappearance of his parents, Johannes finds he is the only one aware of Elsa's existence in the house, the only one responsible for her survival. Both manipulating and manipulated, Johannes dreads the end of the war: with it will come the prospect of losing Elsa and their relationship, which ranges through passion and obsession, dependence and indifference, love and hate.This gripping, masterful work examines truth and lies at both political and personal levels, laying bare the darkest corners of the human soul.(P) 2019 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Cahier de retour au pays natal
by Aimé CésaireLe poème « Cahier d’un retour au pays natal » est un texte d’une quarantaine de pages rédigé en vers libres. Le « Cahier d’un retour au pays natal » est celui du retour à la Martinique, qui s’accompagne de la prise de conscience de la condition inégalitaire des Noirs. Il représente une dénonciation forte du racisme et du colonialisme.
Cahokia Jazz: A Novel
by Francis Spufford* Winner of the Sidewise Award for Alternate History * Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction * Named a Best Book of the Year by the New Yorker, The New York Times, Fresh Air (top 10 pick), NPR, the Los Angeles Times (top 15 pick),The Washington Post, and more! The bestselling and award-winning author of Golden Hill delivers a "dazzling" (Los Angeles Times), &“smoky, brooding noir set in the 1920s&” (Slate) that reimagines how American history would be different if, instead of being decimated, indigenous populations had thrived.Like his earlier novel Golden Hill, Francis Spufford&’s Cahokia Jazz inhabits a different version of America, now through the lens of a subtly altered 1920s—a fully imagined world filled with fog, cigarette smoke, dubious motives, danger, and dark deeds. In the main character of hard-boiled detective Joe Barrow, we have a hero of truly epic proportions, a troubled soul to fall in love with as you are swept along by a propulsive and brilliantly twisty plot. One snowy night at the end of winter, Barrow and his partner find a body on the roof of a skyscraper. Down below, streetcar bells ring, factory whistles blow, Americans drink in speakeasies and dance to the tempo of modern times. But this is Cahokia, the ancient indigenous city beside the Mississippi living on as a teeming industrial metropolis containing people of every race and creed. Among them, peace holds. Just about. Yet that corpse on the roof will spark a week of drama in which this altered world will spill its secrets and be brought, against a soundtrack of jazz clarinets and wailing streetcars, either to destruction or rebirth. &“Atmospheric…many of us will recognize our own held-breath bafflement, caught, as we are, on the darkling plain of our own barely believable times&” (The Washington Post).
Cai a Noite em Caracas
by Karina Sainz BorgoA história extraordinária de uma mulher lutando pela sobrevivência na Venezuela, um dos lugares mais perigosos do mundo. O romance-sensação do ano em Espanha: 5 edições, crítica conquistada, publicação em 22 países. Caracas, Venezuela: Num país que antes da crise era a terra dos sonhos, da beleza e da prosperidade e que agora está esgaçado pela corrupção, pela criminalidade e pela repressão, Adelaida procura apenas sobreviver. A sua mãe, professora, grande companheira de toda a vida, acaba de morrer de uma doença prolongada. Adelaida, de trinta e oito anos, fica sem nada, sem ninguém, à deriva numa cidade em que tudo falta, menos a violência e a extorsão. Poucos dias depois do funeral, Adelaida encontra a sua casa ocupada por um grupo de mulheres às ordens do regime. Decide procurar refúgio na casa da vizinha, mas quando bate à porta só recebe silêncio. Aurora Peralta, a quem todos chamam "a filha da espanhola", está morta no chão da sala. Em cima da mesa, está uma carta a informá-la da concessão do passaporte espanhol: um salvo-conduto para fugir do inferno. Para sobreviver, Adelaida terá de deixar de ser quem é. Cai a noite em Caracas é o retrato de uma mulher que, frente a uma situação extrema, terá de transformar-se, renegar o pasado para se agarrar a uma nova vida. É a história de muitas outras mulheres, muitos outros homens, crianças, velhos, encurralados num país em que a violência, a miséria e a traição marcam o ritmo diário da existência. Um romance extraordinário, que anuncia uma grande promessa na literatura em espanhol. Os elogios da crítica: «Um romance que vem do futuro. Tem todos os ingredientes necessários para causar impacto: é um romance passado num país que está no centro do furacão, [...] e uma história dramática narrada com pulso firme. Um romance profético que todos deviam ler antes de abraçar cegamente uma ideologia. Seja ela qual for.» Álvaro Colomer, La Vanguardia «Talvez este seja o tão esperado grande romance venezuelano, e um dos melhores da América Latina de hoje. Atenção: Sainz Borgo tem um futuro muito promissor.» Adolfo García Ortega, FNAC «Um romance intimista e torrencial. [...] Pura literatura, escrita a partir da raiva, do desenraizamento e das cicatrizes. Precisamente, o lugar onde nascem as histórias.» Ángeles López, La Razón «É a próxima bomba literária. Recomendo que não a percam de vista. Vai dar que falar.» Álvaro Colomer, El Mundo «A voz de uma consciência. [...] Escrita seca, concisa, directa, de uma força expressiva extraordinária. [...] Simplesmente magistral.» Fernando Aramburu, El Mundo - La Esfera de Papel «Sainz Borgo retrataum país onde falta tudo, a Venezuela, através de uma narrativa que diríamos quase de aventuras. [...] Escreve sobre mulheres que lutam para que as deixem em paz.» Luis Alemany, El Mundo «Uma história poderosa,narrada com pulso, centrada na humanidade, e sem qualquer intenção política.» Jesús García Calero, ABC «Um relato que tem muito de intimista, de construção de um país que [a autora] odeia e adora desesperadamente. Tem causado um alvoroço totalmente justificado. Um livro que vai dar muito que falar por todo o lado e que nos leva a juntarmo-nos ao clamor. Promete ser o romance dos próximos tempos.» Más de uno - Onda Cero
Cai a Noite em Whitby
by Stella Coulson Anabela SousaLenore Lee não quer nada mais do que fazer novos amigos, na sua nova cidade de Whitby, em Yorkshire, e esquecer os sonhos perturbadores que a mantêm cativa durante a noite. Mas o que ela descobre em Whitby, poderá ser ainda mais perturbador do que os sonhos. Sonhos que podem conter a chave para a sua sobrevivência no mundo oculto do Sobrenatural.
Caillou Gets the Hiccups!
by Sarah Margaret Johanson Eric SévignyA spaghetti dinner and a lot of giggling result in Caillou getting the hiccups.Daddy thinks he knows how to cure them, and together, they embark on a series of hiccup-curing trials. But none of them seem to work! Mommy insists the hiccups will go away on their own - as long as Caillou doesn't make a big deal of them, and she's right!
Caillou Makes a Snowman
by Roger HarveyWith the help and guidance of his friend Sarah, Caillou experiences the joy of playing in the snow and learning to make his first snowman.
Caillou Puts Away His Toys (Caillou )
by Joceline Sanschagrin Eric SévignyCaillou has so many toys and he leaves them all around the house. He cannot wait to have some of Mommy’s delicious chocolate pudding, but first he must put away all of his toys. Luckily, Daddy has a neat new idea to help Caillou keep his toys tidy.
Caillou Says No!
by Pierre Brignaud Nicole NadeauCaillou often says "no," but sometimes he really means "yes." The "no stage" is the start of a child's testing of independence and growing self-awareness. In these stories, children can grow alongside Caillou to navigate their way successfully through this key developmental experience of childhood. Full color.
Caillou: A Nice Surprise
by Pierre Brignaud Nicole NadeauHoping to alleviate his boredom, Caillou decides to surprise his mother with a new recipe. Hard at work in the kitchen, he becomes covered with flour, and a puddle of honey causes his feet to stick to the floor.
Caillou: A Special Guest
by Pierre Brignaud Joceline SanschagrinCaillou is so excited--his Uncle Felix, whom he's never met, is coming for dinner. Yet he doesn't quite understand who Uncle Felix is and why he's getting so much attention from Mommy and Daddy. Full color.
Caillou: Aunt Ana's Divorce
by Pierre Brignaud Christine L'HeureuxA gentle discussion about the subject of divorce ensues when curious Caillou asks his cousins Amanda and Emilio why their mommy doesn't live with their daddy. As the children continue to play, Caillou learns about divorce, having two homes, and the feelings experienced by his cousins. He learns that it is important for Emilio and Amanda to remember that it's not their fault their mommy and daddy separated their mother would always be their mommy, and their father would always be their daddy.
Caillou: Day Care
by Gisèle Légaré Pierre Brignaud Christine L'HeureuxCaillou is going to day care for the first time. Naturally, he would prefer to stay home with Mommy and Daddy rather than face this unfamiliar world. However, with the help of Florence, one of the day care assistants, Caillou eases into his new environment and soon makes a friend.Around three years of age, a child needs playmates. He wants to become more independent, which means he must leave the protective security of his parents, his house, and his family. Often this separation occurs in connection with day care. Leaving the security of his family unit is difficult and frightening for the child and it is important to help him prepare for this first step toward greater independence.
Caillou: Every Drop Counts
by Sarah Margaret Johanson Eric SévignyAt day care Caillou learns about water conservation. Once at home, he looks for ways that he can save water. Because his suggestion of not taking any more baths is vetoed by Mommy, Caillou has to find other ways to conserve-every little drop adds up!
Caillou: Happy Easter!
by Pierre Brignaud Melanie Rudel-Tessier Suana VerelstIt’s springtime, and Caillou and his family are going to celebrate Easter with Uncle Felix at his farm. Caillou has great fun seeing the cute little chicks and piglets, riding on the tractor, and decorating eggs with his cousins. What they’re most excited about, though, is the annual Easter egg hunt. Together Caillou and Uncle Felix search the henhouse for hidden eggs and find more than anyone else. Capturing the precious memories and emotions of the Easter holiday, this book commemorates the magical traditions of the Easter bunny’s arrival and the Easter egg hunt for toddlers.
Caillou: Happy Thanksgiving!
by Pierre Brignaud Sarah Margaret JohansonThe house is bustling in anticipation of a Thanksgiving feast, and Caillou dreams of all the things he'll eat at his favorite meal. Yet today he will discover that there is more to the holiday than delicious food-it's about being thankful for the good things and important people in his life. Capturing the precious memories and emotions of the holiday season, toddlers will learn about the deeper meaning of Thanksgiving in this vividly illustrated story.Also available in trade cloth/hardcover (ISBN: 978-2-89718-021-8)
Caillou: Learns to Skate
by Eric Sevigny Marion JohnsonCaillou is learning to skate. With a lot of tumbles, the help of a chair and loads of encouragement from Mommy and Daddy, Caillou begins to get the hang of it.
Caillou: Merry Christmas!
by Pierre Brignaud Johanne Mercier Francine NadeauIt's Christmastime and Caillou's family is gathering together. Even his Aunt Poppy and her cat Balthazar have come from far away to celebrate the holiday with Caillou, his sister Rosie, and their parents and grandparents. Before they know it, Christmas Eve has arrived, and Caillou-who is too excited to sleep-suddenly hears a strange noise. Could it be Santa? Capturing the precious memories and emotions of the holiday season, toddlers learn about the deeper meaning of Christmas.
Caillou: My Day Care Friends
by Sarah Margaret Johanson Eric SevignyFirst-day jitters are explored in this story drawn from the popular television series. A poster containing fun, interactive activities that reinforce the book's themes is also included. Full color. Consumable.
Caillou: My First Play
by Eric Sévigny Marilyn Pleau-MurissiThere's a special event at Caillou's day care. Leo, Clementine and Caillou are getting ready to be in a play. They enjoy dressing up and rehearsing but they appreciate it even more when their parents come to see the show.
Caillou: Rosie's Pacifier
by Pierre Brignaud Christine L'HeureuxCaillou teases his little sister Rosie about her pacifier, not understanding why she can't be without it. After she gets upset, Mommy takes Rosie in her arms and explains that the pacifier is a way for Rosie to feel reassured and comforted, just like her blankie. Rosie wants to speak, though, and as she starts communicating and becoming more independent, the pacifier becomes less important.