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Princesa de otoño, niño dragón: Cuentos de Shikanoko (Leyendas de Shikanoko #2)
by Lian HearnShikanoko ha sido humillado por el fracaso, y su destino, alguna vez diáfano, se ha empañado... La princesa de otoño y aquel chico consagrado para convertirse en el verdadero emperador ahora son fugitivos en el bosque, están solos y desprotegidos. En la cabaña del hechicero de la montaña ha nacido una nueva generación de Pobladores Antiguos, la Tribu Araña, no precisamente humana ni del todo demoniaca, y alcanzan la madurez rápidamente... Uno de los clanes en pugna por el poder emprende la retirada, pero el otro se ha adueñado de la capital, y los desastres naturales continúan la debacle. La crítica ha dicho... "Brillantemente imaginada, en la leyenda de Shikanoko hay drama, pasión y traición, incluso sacrificio y el placer a la antigua de no tener idea de lo que va a pasar más adelante. ¿Por qué demonios no había salido la continuación de esta saga? Michael Giltz, BookFilter "Esta historia de ritmo veloz sobre los cambios de dinastías japonesas establece de manera fascinante los conflictos y las relaciones humanas". Publishers Weekly "Una apasionada y trepidante historia de fantasía con emocionantes giros, intriga política, romance y un ambiente rico en detalles, mitología japonesa y desconocidas influencias del mundo sobrenatural" Karin Thogersen, Library Journal "La fluida prosa de Hearn y sus personajes moralmente ambiguos son mágicamente seductores". Kirkus Reviews
Princesa por sorpresa: Best Young Adult (Best Young Adult Ser.)
by Meg Cabot¿HAY ALGUNA CHICA QUE NO HAYA SOÑADO ALGUNA VEZ EN SU VIDA EN CONVERTIRSE EN UNA PRINCESA? El libro que inspiró la película más querida de Disney, Princesa por sorpresa, protagonizada por Anne Hathaway y Julie Andrews. Mia cree que su vida no puede ir a peor: es la más alta de la clase, plana como una tabla de planchar, no para de suspender álgebra, su madre tiene una cita con uno de sus profesores (¡y para más inri, con el de álgebra!), el chico que le gusta no le hace ni caso… No hay nada emocionante en su día a día. O eso piensa, hasta que de un día para otro le anuncian que es la heredera al trono de Genovia, un diminuto país europeo. Y de repente se le cae el mundo encima. Ahora tiene que dar clases de cómo ser princesa (¿desde cuándo se tiene que hacer eso?), conocer a su abuela materna (que no le cae nada bien) y, en definitiva, cambiar toda su vida. ¡Ella quiere seguir como siempre! Aunque eso signifique sufrir de desamor y recibir suspensos monumentales en cada ejercicio de álgebra. ¿Cómo podrá compaginar su nueva vida sin perder su identidad... o la cabeza? Porque nadie dijo que ser princesa fuera sencillo...
Princesas e príncipes vampiros
by Vianka Van Bokkem Josiane da Silva MattosMinha nova universidade é um mosteiro medieval reformado na Eslováquia chamado 'Dux Ducis' (líder dos líderes em latim). A universidade é administrada por professores de todo o mundo. Os monges a abandonaram há muitos anos, e não é exatamente o lugar que uma menina de dezoito anos gostaria de estar, só que eu não tenho escolha. Sou a princesa herdeira Paola Katarina da Suécia. Meus melhores amigos são a princesa herdeira Sofia Eleonora da Finlândia e o príncipe herdeiro Oskar Niklas da Noruega. No sexto dia no mosteiro, uma batida suave na porta me acordou. Dei uma olhada no relógio e era uma hora da manhã. Não havia ninguém lá, mas vi um rapaz de pijama andando descalço pelo jardim. A maneira rígida e lenta em que estava andando me fez pensar que ele era sonâmbulo. Segui-o e poucos minutos depois ele iniciou uma conversa arrepiante. -- Você é tão ingênua, Paola. Sempre tentando ajudar os outros, mesmo que sejam estranhos. Estou prestes a te ensinar uma lição que nenhum professor nesta universidade pode te ensinar. Quando o rapaz disse o meu nome, eu vi que ele não era sonâmbulo. Ele estava me atraindo para a sala de oração. -- Quem é você? Por que você me enganou para te seguir? O rapaz levou alguns segundos para responder, sem olhar para mim. -- Usei tantos nomes nos últimos 300 anos que não me lembro mais do meu nome de batismo; a maioria dos meus conhecidos me chamam de Patryk Lucescu.
Princesas y lobas
by Marta MississippiSe acabaron las princesas que esperan a príncipes y besan a ranas. Se acabaron las princesas encerradas. No es que nos hayan salido feministas, es que nos han salido de la jaula. Un libro de la colección «Bebi Edita». Que los cuentos que nos cuentan son mentira, lo sabíamos desde hace tiempo. Pero, ¿por qué se repite siempre la misma historia, en las películas, en los libros, en las canciones? Basta ya de princesas, castillos y zapatitos que aprietan demasiado. Marta Mississippi, junto al análisis inflamable de Bebi, trae el final de la historia: ahora el cuento es tuyo. *** @SrtaBebi empezó incendiando las redes con más de 615.000 seguidores. Poco después inflamó libros: Indomable lleva más de 85.000 ejemplares vendidos. Ahora llega para editar su propia colección: «Bebi Edita». Ella decide autores, textos y añadesu personal y único punto de vista en un prólogo y comentarios que acompañan a cada libro de la colección. Para seguir quemando.
Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters
by Shannon HaleMiri is eager to return to her beloved Mount Eskel after a year at the capital, but the king and queen ask her to first journey to a distant swamp and start her own miniature princess academy for three royal cousins, but once there she must solve a mystery before she can return home.
Princess Ben: Being A Wholly Truthful Account Of Her Various Discoveries And Misadventures, Recounted To The Best Of Her Recollection, In Four Parts
by Catherine Gilbert MurdockCatherine Gilbert Murdock's talents for storytelling and creating strong female characters take a fresh turn in this spirited and sophisticated fairy tale.Benevolence is not your typical princess.With her parents lost to assassins, Princess Ben ends up under the thumb of the conniving Queen Sophia. Starved and miserable, locked in the castle's highest tower, Ben stumbles upon a mysterious enchanted room. So begins her secret education in the magical arts: mastering an obstinate flying broomstick, furtively emptying the castle pantries, setting her hair on fire . . . But Ben's private adventures are soon overwhelmed by a mortal threat to her kingdom. Can Ben save the country and herself from foul tyranny?*"[A] deliciously frothy fairy tale."--Horn Book Magazine, starred review*"The wild adventure, intricately imagined setting, memorable characters, and romance will charm readers, especially fans of Gail Carson Levine's Fairest."--Booklist, starred review This ebook includes a sample chapter of WISDOM'S KISS.
Princess Elizabeth (Sweet Valley Twins #30)
by Jamie Suzanne Francine PascalThe arrival of Arthur Castle, an exchange student from the country of Santa Dora, brings excitement to the Middle School and grief to the twins when he thinks that Elizabeth has betrayed his confidence.
Princess For Hire (A Princess For Hire Book Series)
by Lindsey Leavitt<P><P>When Desi Bascomb gets discovered by the elite Façade Agency--royalty surrogates extraordinaire--her life goes from glamour-starved to spectacular in a blink. As her new agent Meredith explains, Desi has a rare magical ability: when she applies the ancient formula Royal Rouge, she can temporarily transform into the exact lookalike of any princess who needs her subbing services. Dream come true, right? <P>Well, Desi soon learns that subbing involves a lot more than wearing a tiara and waving at cameras. Like, what do you do when a bullying older sister puts you on a nasty crash diet? Or when a princess’s conflicted sweetheart shows up to break things off—and you know she would want you to change his mind? <P>In this hilarious series debut, one girl’s dream of glamour transforms into something bigger: the desire to make a positive impact. And an impact Desi makes, one royal fiasco at a time.
Princess in Denim
by Zoa SherburneEden lived with her widower father on their Washington State raspberry ranch. Steve, a photographer friend, submitted Eden's picture in a contest to choose a local Tulip Queen. Then older, sophisticated Johnny Halloran, seeing potentials in Eden as a future Miss America, offered to manage her. His suavity prompted her to neglect her responsibilities at the ranch to try for the titles.
Princess of Souls (Hundred Kingdoms)
by Alexandra ChristoFrom Alexandra Christo, the author of To Kill a Kingdom, comes Princess of Souls, a Rapunzel-inspired YA fantasy romance about a teen witch groomed to steal souls for an immortal king and the reckless, rebellious boy to whom her fate is tied. For sixteen years, Selestra has been trapped in her tower on the Floating Mountain, preparing to take her mother’s place as the King's Witch, who foretells deaths in the Festival of Predictions. Outrunning your fate earns a wish and the chance to steal the King’s immortality. But die and your soul is forfeit. And though thousands have tried, nobody has ever beaten death.A soldier in the King's army, Nox is an unlikely candidate for the Festival, but, driven by revenge, he is determined to steal the King’s immortality and kill the entirety of his court, starting with Selestra.Yet when Selestra touches Nox in her very first prediction, their fates become entwined, and death seeks to take both their souls. Only by working together can they survive long enough to escape the dark fate and the immortal King that now hunts them.
Princesses Don't Sweat
by Kaz DelaneyWhen her mother falls in love with a man she met online, an American teen is forced to move to Australia and cope with her new life Down Under--including her annoying new stepbrother.
Principessa In Pericolo
by Vianka Van Bokkem Valeria D'EllenaLa vista da questo albero alto è piuttosto bella. Vedo i salmoni saltare nel fiume. Uccelli colorati fabbricano i loro nidi mentre cantano. Il cielo è terso stamattina dopo una nottata di forte pioggia.La vista da questo albero alto è piuttosto bella. Vedo i salmoni saltare nel fiume. Uccelli colorati fabbricano i loro nidi mentre cantano. Il cielo è terso stamattina dopo una nottata di forte pioggia.Il mio nome è Emma e sono un'orfana di sedici anni. Ho quattro fratelli a mio carico. I nostri genitori sono morti per proteggerci dall'attacco di un drago, sono stati uccisi all'istante dal fuoco letale del mostro.La notte scorsa non ho avuto successo nella caccia, non riuscivo a vedere niente per la pioggia. Arco e frecce sembravano asciugarsi più in fretta di me. Ho deciso di andare in ispezione al villaggio, sperando che qualcuno si impietosisse e mi nutrisse.Mentre entravo nel piccolo villaggio, un grosso gruppo di persone si stava radunando attorno a un proclama affisso da un cavaliere reale. Lo si riconosceva dalla sua costosa uniforme. "La giovane Principessa Victoria è stata rapita da Amira, la maga oscura. Il Re offre cento monete d'oro a chiunque la salverà"La ricompensa era più che sufficiente per nutrire me e i miei fratelli.Il bel principe Edward, fratello della principessa Vittoria, interferirà con la mia missione?
Principi e principesse Vampiro
by Vianka Van Bokkem Jennifer CeconiQuesto libro è un portale per il mondo della mitologia e del paranormale. Avventurati con la principessa Paola in un antico monastero. Quali segreti nasconderà?
Prisma
by Belén SanchoUn fantasy atrapante, cargado de romance y giros inesperados. Una historia entre dos mundos que no podrás soltar. Desde que su padre, Ryan, desapareció de su vida cuando tenía 12 años, Alison sufre de ataques irracionales de ira, miedo al abandono y no puede crear relaciones sanas y duraderas. Así que cuando su padre reaparece y solicita verla, ella se rehúsa. Sin embargo, su única amiga, Bria, desaparece en circunstancias bastante sospechosas y Ryan le ofrece la información que puede salvarla. Para conseguirla no le quedará otra opción que participar de una misión junto a Luke, un joven que trabaja con su padre. Ambos deberán cruzar a un universo paralelo que cambiará completamente sus vidas y todo lo que conocían hasta ahora.
Prisoner of Night and Fog
by Anne BlankmanA gripping historical thriller set in 1930s Munich, Prisoner of Night and Fog is the evocative story of an ordinary girl faced with an extraordinary choice in Hitler's Germany. Fans of Code Name Verity will love this novel full of romance, danger, and intrigue!Gretchen Müller grew up in the National Socialist Party under the wing of her uncle Dolf—who has kept her family cherished and protected from that side of society ever since her father sacrificed his life for Dolf's years ago. Dolf is none other than Adolf Hitler. And Gretchen follows his every command.When she meets a fearless and handsome young Jewish reporter named Daniel Cohen, who claims that her father was actually murdered by an unknown comrade, Gretchen doesn't know what to believe. She soon discovers that beyond her sheltered view lies a world full of shadowy secrets and disturbing violence. As Gretchen's investigations lead her to question the motives and loyalties of her dearest friends and her closest family, she must determine her own allegiances—even if her choices could get her and Daniel killed.
Pritty
by Keith F. Miller, Jr.Concrete Rose meets Things We Couldn’t Say in Pritty, a debut novel by Keith F. Miller Jr.—the inspiration behind the forthcoming animated short film of Kickstarter fame—that follows two boys who get caught in the crossfire of a sinister plot that not only threatens everything they love but may cost them their own chance at love. On the verge of summer before his senior year, Jay is a soft soul in a world of concrete. While his older brother is everything people expect a man to be—tough, athletic, and in charge—Jay simply blends into the background to everyone, except when it comes to Leroy.Unsure of what he could have possibly done to catch the eye of the boy who could easily have anyone he wants, Jay isn’t about to ignore the surprising but welcome attention. But as everything in his world begins to heat up, especially with Leroy, whispered rumors over the murder of a young Black journalist and long-brewing territory tensions hang like a dark cloud over his neighborhood. And when Jay and Leroy find themselves caught in the crossfire, Leroy isn’t willing to be the reason Jay’s life is at risk.Dragged into the world of the Black Diamonds—whose work to protect the Black neighborhoods of Savannah began with his father and now falls to his older brother—Leroy knows that finding out who attacked his brother is not only the key to protecting everyone he loves but also the only way he can ever be with Jay. Wading through a murky history of family trauma and regret, Leroy soon discovers that there’s no keeping Jay safe when Jay’s own family is in just as deep and fighting the undertow of danger just as hard.Now Jay and Leroy must puzzle through secrets hiding in plain sight and scramble to uncover who is determined to eliminate the Black Diamonds before someone else gets hurt—even if the cost might be their own electric connection.
Private
by Kate Brian Julian PeploeTradition, Honor, Excellence...and secrets so dark they're almost invisible Fifteen-year-old Reed Brennan wins a scholarship to Easton Academy -- the golden ticket away from her pill-popping mother and run-of-the-mill suburban life. But when she arrives on the beautiful, tradition-steeped campus of Easton, everyone is just a bit more sophisticated, a bit more gorgeous, and a lot wealthier than she ever thought possible. Reed realizes that even though she has been accepted to Easton, Easton has not accepted her. She feels like she's on the outside, looking in. Until she meets the Billings Girls. They are the most beautiful, intelligent, and intensely confident girls on campus. And they know it. They hold all the power in a world where power is fleeting but means everything. Reed vows to do whatever it takes to be accepted into their inner circle. Reed uses every part of herself -- the good, the bad, the beautiful -- to get closer to the Billings Girls. She quickly discovers that inside their secret parties and mountains of attitude, hanging in their designer clothing-packed closets the Billings Girls have skeletons. And they'll do anything to keep their secrets private.
Private
by Matthew J. MetzgerSixteen-year-old Shane has finally settled into life in the country, with university ambitions, a steady relationship, and a grudging tolerance for dance that is entirely the fault of his boyfriend, Luke.Then Shane’s father gets his marching orders, and Shane’s time in this new life is put on a countdown. At sixteen, Shane could legally leave but has nowhere to go. And leaving the first real home he’s had in nearly twelve years doesn’t feel any better whether it’s for the wilds of Cornwall or the local housing association.But in order to stay, Shane is going to have to tell his very conservative, very military family his biggest secrets ... all three of them.
Private Label
by Kelly YangThe Devil Wears Prada meets Far from the Tree in #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang’s powerful love story about two teens searching for their place in the world.Serene dreams of making couture dresses even more stunning than her mom’s, but for now she’s an intern at her mom’s fashion label. When her mom receives a sudden diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, all that changes. Serene has to take over her mother’s business overnight while trying to figure out what happened with her dad in Beijing. He left before she was born, and Serene wants to find him, even if it means going against her mom’s one request—never look back.Lian Chen moved from China to Serene’s mostly white Southern California beach town a year ago. He doesn’t fit in at school, where kids mispronounce his name. His parents don’t care about what he wants to do—comedy—and push him toward going to MIT engineering early. Lian thinks there’s nothing to stick around for until one day he starts a Chinese Club after school . . . and Serene walks in.Worlds apart in the high school hierarchy, Serene and Lian soon find refuge in each other, falling in love as they navigate life-changing storms.* Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection *
Private Lives (Tom Clancy's Net Force Explorers #9)
by Tom Clancy Steve Pieczenik Bill MccayThe techno-teens of the Net Force Explorers are just as smart as their adult counterparts when it comes to 21st century crimes and misdemeanors.<P> Now, the Explorers must delve into cyberspace--and the secrets of the past--to prove their commander innocent of murder....
Private Peaceful: A Play For One Actor (Oberon Plays For Young People Ser.)
by Michael MorpurgoA teen reflects on his childhood as he stands on the front lines of World War I in this stunning novel from the Children&’s Laureate of England. As the enemy lurks in the darkness, Thomas struggles to stay awake through the night. He has lived through the terror of gas attacks and watched friends die by his side. But in the morning, Thomas will be forced to confront an even greater horror. As the minutes tick by, Thomas remembers his childhood spent deep in the countryside with his mother, his brothers, and Molly, the love of his life. But each minute that passes brings Thomas closer to something he can&’t bear to think about—the moment when the war and its horrific consequences will change his life forever. Includes After Words bonus features.Praise for Private Peaceful&“[A] suspenseful, ultimately tragic novel . . . A moving depiction of a loving relationship between two brothers, their lives so linked that readers may wonder until the end whose fate lies in the balance. All in all, a powerful story about war's costs, and who pays the price.&” —Publishers Weekly, starred review&“In this World War I story, the terse and beautiful narrative of a young English soldier is as compelling about the world left behind as about the horrific daily details of trench warfare: the mud, rats, gas attacks, slaughter . . . Suspense builds right to the end, which is shocking, honest, and unforgettable.&” —Booklist, starred review&“This thoughtful novel touches on themes of humanity and duty, and features brilliant characters whose personal decisions have earned them their very own badges of honor.&” —School Library Journal
Privileged
by Zoey DeanRecent Yale graduate Megan Smith comes to Manhattan with big plans for a career in journalism and even bigger student loan debt: $75,000. When she flails at her trashy tabloid job, she's given an escape hatch: tutor seventeen-year-old identical twins Rose and Sage Baker-- yes, the infamous Baker heiresses of Palm Beach, Florida, best known for their massive fortunes and their penchant for drunkenly flashing the paparazzi-- and get their SAT scores up enough to get into Duke. Impossible job-- yes. But if she succeeds, her student debts are history. Unfortunately for Megan, the Baker twins aren't about to curtail their busy social schedules for basic algebra. And they certainly aren't thrilled to have to sit down for a study session with dowdy Megan. Megan quickly discovers that if she's going to get her money, she'll have to learn her Pucci from her Prada. And if she can look the part, maybe, just maybe, she can teach the girls something along the way.
Prizing Children's Literature: The Cultural Politics of Children’s Book Awards (Children's Literature and Culture)
by Kenneth B. Kidd Joseph T. Thomas Jr.Children's book awards have mushroomed since the early twentieth-century and especially since the 1960s, when literary prizing became a favored strategy for both commercial promotion and canon-making. There are over 300 awards for English-language titles alone, but despite the profound impact of children’s book awards, scholars have paid relatively little attention to them. This book is the first scholarly volume devoted to the analysis of Anglophone children's book awards in historical and cultural context. With attention to both political and aesthetic concerns, the book offers original and diverse scholarship on prizing practices and their consequences in Australia, Canada, and especially the United States. Contributors offer both case studies of particular awards and analysis of broader trends in literary evaluation and elevation, drawing on theoretical work on canonization and cultural capital. Sections interrogate the complex and often unconscious ideological work of prizing, the ongoing tension between formalist awards and so-called identity-based awards — all the more urgent in light of the "We Need Diverse Books" campaign — the ever-morphing forms and parameters of prizing, and scholarly practices of prizing. Among the many awards discussed are the Pura Belpré Medal, the Inky Awards, the Canada Governor General Literary Award, the Printz Award, the Best Animated Feature Oscar, the Phoenix Award, and the John Newbery Medal, giving due attention to prizes for fiction as well as for non-fiction, poetry, and film. This volume will interest scholars in literary and cultural studies, social history, book history, sociology, education, library and information science, and anyone concerned with children's literature.
Pro Gaming for Fortniters: An Unofficial Guide to Battle Royale (Master Combat #8)
by Jason RichFor Any Gamer who Has Dreamed of Joining a Pro Gaming Team and Bringing Home $100 Million in Prize Money! Find out what it takes to enter, win, and eventually work your way toward the ultimate live gaming competition: the Fortnite World Cup. Pro Gaming for Fortniters will tell you everything you need to know to compete from home (for free!) in some of the most exciting and lucrative showdowns on Earth. Using the valuable tips in this illustrated, information-packed guide, you&’ll be better equipped to: train for and enter the world of competitive gamingupgrade your gaming equipment so you have what you need to winstream your game play experiences online for an audienceprogress to more advanced Fortnite contests and become a member of a pro-gaming teamdiscover crucial winning strategies, and showcase your talents for all to see Whether you play Fortnite: Battle Royale on a PC, Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, or your mobile device, inside you&’ll find the essential tips and secrets you need to be taken seriously in the world of pro gaming. With this illustrated, easy-to-use guide, you&’ll gain crucial inside information that can turn your dream into a reality. Pro Gaming for Fortniters provides the ultimate, unofficial player advantage for gaming experts in the making.
Problem Solvers: 15 Innovative Women Engineers and Coders (Women of Power #7)
by P. J. HooverWhen engineers are faced with an impossible problem, they don't quit. They look for solutions. These 15 women are coders and engineers who have faced impossible problems and found solutions. They are each doing amazing work in technical fields while facing unique challenges that are not equally faced by men. Some have faced work/life balance offsets and long-distance relationship challenges. Others have faced teen pregnancy, homelessness, and domestic abuse. Many may have not had the same technical encouragement growing up that their male colleagues had. Science has typically been considered a man's field of study. There are all sorts of reasons why this is the case, though none of them is valid in today's society. Women can and should be anything they want to be. Problem solving with science and math is everyone's field, and it's time for the world to see powerful women succeeding in it.