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Tómalo con filosofía
by Thomas NelsonSiguiendo el ejemplo de las escuelas más antiguas, este ensayo multifacético nos muestra cómo la filosofía todavía puede impactar poderosamente nuestras vidas como un juego serio conducido sobre nuestra existencia y nuestro camino. La filosofía es un arte de vivir en armonía, una educación y entrenamiento de uno mismo, para florecer en nuestro ser más compuesto y verdadero, para encontrar nuestro lugar en el mundo.Following the example of the oldest schools, this multifaceted essay shows us how philosophy can still powerfully impact our lives as a serious game played on our existence and our path. Philosophy is an art of living in harmony, an education and training of oneself, to flourish in our most serene and true being, to find our place in the world.
Tú & yo, aquí, ahora
by Carolyn Mackler Jay AsherTú y yo, aquí, ahora es una historia sobre las barreras invisibles entre la amistad y el amor, y la importancia de vivir aquí y ahora. A veces es necesario perderse para volver a encontrar el camino... Emma y Josh han sido vecinos y amigos íntimos desde siempre, pero últimamente su relación no pasa por un buen momento. Todo porque un día Josh malinterpretó a Emma e intentó besarla... Desde entonces, ambos mantienen las distancias y ya no se ven fuera del instituto. Pero a raíz de una página web extraña que aparecerá en el ordenador de Emma con información acerca de su futuro, su camino y el de Josh volverán a unirse de forma inesperada...
Tú eres la noche
by Francesc Miralles¿Qué te sucedería si no volvieras a ver la luz del sol? Descubre Tú eres la noche, la nueva novela juvenil de Francesc Miralles. Tú eres la noche, mi canción de cuna y mi pesadilla. Arrástrame a tu oscuridad. Rai conoce por accidente las Catacumbas del Amor, un club clandestino que frecuentan los que han decidido rebelarse contra la luz diurna, viviendo exclusivamente de noche. Entre ellos está Lucía, una chica de dieciocho años con tendencias autodestructivas por la que Rai se siente eléctricamente atraído. Una semana es el tiempo mínimo para ser un iniciado. Dos semanas da acceso a La Jaula de la Oscuridad, un pozo bajo las Catacumbas donde reina la negrura absoluta y es posible entregarse a la prueba definitiva.
Tú primero: La felicidad comienza cuando decides ser tú misma
by Lola OrtizEl libro de Un rincón maravilloso, un blog de experiencias, de momentos, en los que Lola Ortiz reivindica lo bello que es vivir. Tú primero nace de la ilusión de una chica amante de las palabras, de las historias que te ponen los pelos de punta y de todo eso que te hace vivir de verdad. Nace de un sueño, de esa clase de sueños en los que te das cuenta de que sólo se cumplen cuando vas a por ellos. Nace para aprender a quererte a ti mismo, animarte cuando no puedes más, reír y también llorar, para saber que no eres la única persona que pasa por ciertas situaciones y que hay alguien ahí fuera que te entiende. Y nace de la mano del blog Un rincón maravilloso, para que encuentres en estas páginas lo que a veces casi no se puede decir, pero que, de una forma u otra, llega al corazón.
Tú serás mi muerte
by Karen M. McManus¡Un nuevo thriller trepidante de la mano de Karen M. McManus, autora de Alguien está mintiendo! Ivy, Mateo y Cal solían ser mejores amigos. Ahora todo lo que tienen en común es el Instituto Carlton y la casualidad de encontrarse una mañana cualquiera. Y es una mañana de las malas: Ivy acaba de perder las elecciones al consejo de estudiantes, Mateo hace malabares entre dos trabajos y a Cal le acaban de dar plantón, otra vez. Así que, cuando se encuentran, deciden saltarse las clases juntos, como en los viejos tiempos. No son conscientes de que su mal día se va a volver mortal. Nada los ha preparado para ser testigos de un asesinato. Y es que Ivy, Mateo y Cal parece que todavía tienen cosas en común: todos tienen una conexión con el chico muerto y todos ocultan algo. ¿Podría ser que su reencuentro no fuera casualidad después de todo? Llega un nuevo thriller de la autora de Alguien está mintiendo, el éxito internacional que ha atrapado a miles de lectores en todo el mundo y que pronto se estrenará como serie en HBO.
Tú y yo, aunque arda el mundo (Valientes #Volumen 3)
by Cherry Chic¡El esperadísimo spin-off de la saga Valientes de Cherry Chic!La historia de Junior y Emily por fin en papel. Junior es hijo de Oliver y Daniela Acosta, tiene tres hermanos, trabaja como cirujano en Los Ángeles y piensa que no le falta nada en la vida... hasta que se da cuenta de que eso no es del todo cierto. Descubrirá en una de sus amigas de la infancia hasta qué punto es uno capaz de echar de menos algo que tiene al lado. Después de la celebrada serie Dunas y el éxito de Rose Lake, su última bilogía, Cherry Chic vuelve una vez más a la queridísima saga Valientes para el deleite de sus lectores.
Tú, siempre, todavía
by Justin A. Reynolds¿Cuál es el precio de vivir cada día como si fuera el último? Jack conoce a Kate en una fiesta y se enamora de ella al instante. Tiene la esperanza que esta vez las cosas le van a ir bien, pero antes siquiera de tener una oportunidad con Kate, ella muere de forma repentina. Y cuando Kate muere, la vida de Jack se reinicia. Vuelve una y otra vez a la fiesta en la que ambos se conocieron, seis meses atrás. Y, aunque Kate no se acuerda de nada, Jack sí.
U.S. Facts and Fun: Grades 4-6 (U.S. Facts and Fun)
by Evan-MoorU.S. Facts & Fun, Grades 46 presents a variety of informative topics: Events, such as building the railroads, landing on the moon, and the Boston Tea Party. People, such as Davy Crockett, Chief Joseph, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Animals, such as bison, the grizzly bear, and the Morgan horse. Sites, such as Yosemite National Park, the Everglades, and the Jamestown Colony. Use these short stories to supplement your social studies curriculum, as research for student reports, or as independent activities that tie reading skills to the content areas.
UCLA Football Encyclopedia
by Spencer Stueve Johnathan FranklinThe history of UCLA football is a continuous story of highs and lows, ups and downs. Every year from 1919 to today, UCLA has fielded a team, and though the expectations have changed through the years, the goals have not. The single greatest goal in sports is to win your next game. When a team strings enough wins together, a magical season is born. In the UCLA Football Encyclopedia, Stueve doesn’t miss a beat in his coverage of all the magical seasons, as well as the not-so-magical seasons, from the inaugural one through 2017. He covers the UCLA coaches, as well as the players who have left a lasting legacy. Along the way, he captures all the details about the wins, the losses, the individual and team records, the assistant coaches, and the players that built the foundation of the program. The story of UCLA football is often a story of "almost," and in this book, readers will relive the times UCLA simply refused to settle for "almost." These tales feature legends Fred Cozens, Red Sanders, Tommy Prothro, Jim Mora, and countless other Bruins stars, past and present. Stueve also recounts the upbringing of Donn Moomaw and that of Maurice Jones-Drew. Complete with dozens of historical photographs, this is the most extensive book ever written on UCLA football and a must-read for every UCLA football fan nationwide.“My experience working with Skyhorse is always a positive collaboration. The editors are first-rate professionals, and my books receive top-shelf treatment. I truly appreciate our working relationship and hope it continues for years to come.” –David Fischer, author
UI 101
by M. K. ClaeysWelcome to the University of Illington, where higher education doesn’t always take place in the classroom...Southwestern bohemian beauty Rae, Midwestern punk rocker Ryn, and intellectual Southern Belle Mitzy meet for the first time on the wild ride that is college life. At UI, they encounter everything from being haunted by the past to having brand-new starts, going from the dean's list to being on academic probation, and dealing with dorm-room drama that becomes finding friendship where they least expect it. So what happens when the place you were terrified of becomes your home and the crew of misfits on your floor becomes your family? You discover that the most important lesson is that where you are may be exactly where you belong.
UPCO's Living Environment: An Activity-oriented Biology Course
by Lorraine GodlewskiBiology is the name of the science that studies living things and their relationship to their environment. You should have a basic scientific knowledge, called scientific literacy, of your living and nonliving environment because scientific literacy involves internalizing a scientific critical attitude that can be applied to your life. It will help you to be better informed when making important decisions about your everyday life, particularly in relation to your health, and to issues concerning commercial and technological claims concerning the environment. Understanding the scientific view of the natural world is an essential part your personal, societal, and ethical decision making. The study of the living environment will also help you understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and the living environment and to recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
Uf, ¿y para qué votar?
by Rosa Beltrán Benito Taibo Antonio Malpica Jorge Vargas B.¿Te choca la política? ¿Acabas de cumplir 18? ¿Para qué te sirve la credencial de elector además de que te dejen entrar a los antros? El Instituto Nacional Electoral ha reunido a entrañables escritores que te cuentan en este libro sus experiencias con la democracia, cómo ha influido en su vida cotidiana y en su forma de ver el mundo, pues la idea de pactar entre todos funciona en el día a día y desde tiempos ancestrales. Mucha gente se siente decepcionada, hay quienes consideran no votar y regalan su poder de decisión a los demás. Pero la desesperanza te inmoviliza, y es justo ahí donde lo que no nos gusta surge con más fuerza. Además, para lograr lo que queremos en la vida personal se necesitan buenas condiciones en la vida pública. Por eso es vital que ejerzas tu derecho a decidir. Que tu voz sea escuchada. Sobretodo tomando en cuenta lo que de veras importa en la comunidad. Participar vale la pena porque significa apostarle a solucionar nuestros conflictos y porque la voluntad es el motor de la historia. No te dejes llevar por el sentimentalismo ni por la víscera entre bandos, aun a pesar de que sea precisamente ese fuego emotivo al que por desgracia se le arroja más combustible en casi todas las campañas electorales. Tampoco te apantalles con los anuncios que apuestan por el miedo y el desencanto, ni siquiera por los que pretenden ser inspiradores. La reflexión es lo que cuenta. Ilustraciones de Santiago Solís
Uglies: Cutters (Uglies Graphic Novels #2)
by Scott Westerfeld Devin GraysonExperience the riveting, dystopian Uglies series seen as never before—through the eyes of Shay, Tally Youngblood&’s closest and bravest friend, who refuses to take anything about society at face value. &“From the moment we are born, we are considered threats in need of &‘special&’ management. We are watched and shaped and exploited by a force most of us never see. . . . All to keep us safe. . . . Do you feel safe?! Or do you feel like you&’re in a cage?&”—Shay In Pretties, Tally Youngblood and her daring best friend, Shay, both underwent the operation that turned them from ordinary Uglies into stunning beauties. Now this thrilling new graphic novel reveals Shay&’s perspective on living in New Pretty Town . . . and the way she sees it, there&’s more to this so-called paradise than meets the eye. With the endless parties and custom-made clothes, life as a Pretty should be perfect. Yet Shay doesn&’t feel quite right. She has little to no memory of her past; it&’s as if something in her brain has inexplicably changed. When she reunites with Tally and the Crims—her rebellious group of friends from Uglyville—she begins to recall their last departure to the wild, and the headstrong leader she used to be. And as she remembers the truth about what doomed their escape, Shay decides to fight back—against the status quo, against the mysterious Special Circumstances, even against her own best friend.
Uglies: Shay's Story (Uglies Graphic Novels #1)
by Scott Westerfeld Devin Grayson&“This whole game is just designed to make us hate ourselves.&”—Shay Uglies told Tally Youngblood&’s version of life in Uglyville and the budding rebellion against the Specials. Now comes an exciting graphic novel revealing new adventures in the Uglies world—as seen through the eyes of Shay, Tally&’s rebellious best friend who&’s not afraid to break the rules, no matter the cost. A few months shy of her sixteenth birthday, Shay eagerly awaits her turn to become a Pretty—a rite-of-passage operation called &“the Surge&” that transforms ordinary Uglies into paragons of beauty. Yet after befriending the Crims, a group of fellow teens who refuse to take anything in society at face value, Shay starts to question the whole concept. And as the Crims explore beyond the monitored borders of Uglyville into the forbidden, ungoverned wild, Shay must choose between the perks of being Pretty and the rewards of being real.
Uglies: Uglies; Pretties; Specials; Extras (Uglies #1)
by Scott WesterfeldNow a major motion picture streaming on Netflix! The first installment of Scott Westerfeld&’s New York Times bestselling and award-winning Uglies series—a global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend.Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can&’t wait. In just a few weeks she&’ll have the operation that will turn her from a repellent ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty. And as a pretty, she&’ll be catapulted into a high-tech paradise where her only job is to have fun. But Tally&’s new friend Shay isn&’t sure she wants to become a pretty. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new side of the pretty world—and it isn&’t very pretty. The authorities offer Tally a choice: find her friend and turn her in, or never turn pretty at all. Tally&’s choice will change her world forever.
Ugly Cat & Pablo
by Isabel QuinteroUgly Cat is dying for a paleta, or ice pop, and his friend Pablo is determined to help him get one by scaring a little girl who is enjoying a coconut paleta in the park. Things go horribly wrong when, instead of being scared, the little girl picks Pablo up and declares that he would make great snack for her pet snake.
Ultimate Unofficial Survival Tactics for Fortnite Battle Royale: Discover the Island's Best Loot (Ultimate Survival Tactics for Fortnite B)
by Jason R. RichBe first to find the best loot and battle your way to victory! Ultimate Unofficial Survival Tactics for Fortnite Battle Royale: Discover the Island’s Best Loot offers a comprehensive overview of the game, and includes strategies for survival, building, exploration, and engaging in combat that every gamer must master to ultimately achieve success. Inside, you’ll discover what’s available and how to find and acquire the many different types of weapons, ammo, loot items, and resources, and learn proven strategies for using each item in a variety of situations that’ll aid in your survival and battle victories. Whether you’re using a PC, Mac, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, or Android-based mobile device, this unofficial, full-color strategy guide will introduce you to the many different items that can be found, collected, and utilized during your stay on the island. Learn to assess situations and collect the best arsenal to meet your challengesFind your key to survival by knowing when and how to use your arsenalMaster strategies for survival, building, and explorationLearn the best way to engage in combat, which every gamer must master to achieve success
Ultimate Unofficial Survival Tactics for Fortnite Battle Royale: Mastering Game Settings for Victory (Ultimate Survival Tactics for Fortnite B)
by Jason R. RichThe Essential Guide to Maximizing Your Settings in Fortnite Battle Royale! Unlock a plethora of gaming tips and strategies to achieve victory! Ultimate Unofficial Survival Tactics for Fortnite Battle Royale: Mastering Game Settings for Victory explains to readers what each customizable setting within the game is used for and helps gamers fine-tune these settings to meet their unique needs. This full-color, unofficial guide will focus on customizing the game’s options and settings when playing on a PC or Mac, console-based gaming system, and/or on a mobile device. Using easy-to-understand explanations, along with hundreds of full-color screenshots, Ultimate Unofficial Survival Tactices for Fortnite Battle Royale: Mastering Game Settings for Victory will quickly become an indispensable resource for gamers looking to enhance and fully personalize their gaming experience. Learn the best uses for the 100+ user-customizable options in the gameFine-tune the game’s settings to enhance your gaming style, experience, and strengths as a playerImprove your performance by mastering the settings that fit your game-play
Ultimatum
by K. M. WaltonFrom the author of Cracked and Empty comes a gripping, emotional story of two brothers who must make the ultimate decision about what's more important: family or their differences.It's not Oscar's fault he's misunderstood. Ever since his mother died, he's been disrespected by his father and bullied by his self-absorbed older brother, so he withdraws from his fractured family, seeking refuge in his art.Vance wishes his younger brother would just loosen up and be cool. It was hard enough to deal with their mother's death without Oscar getting all emotional. At least when Vance pushes himself in lacrosse and parties, he feels alive.But when their father's alcoholism sends him into liver failure, the two brothers must come face-to-face with their demons--and each other--if they are going to survive a very uncertain future.
Ultimátum
by Ruenda M.Ruenda M. ha llegado a Montena y con él los versos más intensos y delicados. Ruenda hace una declaración de intenciones con cada uno de sus versos, su frases y sus fotografías. Sus textos tienen garra pero a la vez son delicados y generan la sensación de querer más. «Lo que tienes entre las manos, tan llenas de grietas como las mías, es un grito violeta; una revolución vestida de etiqueta, pero que sigue pidiendo limosna por las calles del querer. Esto es la capa más visible de un alma acostumbrada a huir del ruido para hacer eco en el papel.»
Ultraviolet (Carolrhoda Ya Ser.)
by R.J. Anderson“Once upon a time there was a girl who was special. This is not her story. Unless you count the part where I killed her.” Sixteen-year-old Alison wakes up in a mental institution. As she pieces her memory back together, she realizes she’s confessed to murdering Tori Beaugrand, the most perfect girl at school. But the case is a mystery. Tori’s body has not been found, and Alison can't explain what happened. One minute she was fighting with Tori. The next moment Tori disintegrated—into nothing. But that's impossible. No one is capable of making someone vanish. Right? Alison must be losing her mind—like her mother always feared she would. For years Alison has tried to keep her weird sensory abilities a secret. No one ever understood—until a mysterious visiting scientist takes an interest in Alison’s case. Suddenly, Alison discovers that the world is wrong about her—and that she’s capable of far more than anyone else would believe.
Ulysses and His Woodland Zoo
by Jim Kjelgaard"Nature has been called “the effect whose cause is God.” Ulysses became an integral part of this effect and, in spite of the fact that he considered himself the world’s top bumbler—often with plenty of reason, vehemently vouched for by those left behind in the debris—he proved himself indispensable to the Woodland Work into which he characteristically stumbled. In the world of man, Ulysses blundered constantly, but in the world of the forest, where he surprisingly became winter caretaker and lone occupant of an isolated hunters’ lodge, he attained dignity wisdom and assurance as he employed every faculty of his senses and opened his heart to its mysteries and its beauty—and its animal residents. For Ulysses was not alone for long. During that winter in his beloved woods he acquired his amazing wild zoo. This included a pugilistic crippled antelope buck, an injured bird, a lost beagle, a rabbit saved from a weasel and a baleful bobcat! He also acquired a dangerous human enemy. All were a challenge to his young manhood—met with simple courage and unique glory. Ulysses and His Woodland Zoo is a true example of Jim Kjelgaard’s buoyant, sensitive writing.
Um pedido a uma bolha de sabão: E se cada bolha contivesse um pedido?
by Francois KeyserO dia de Russell passava rapidamente de mal a pior. E parecia que o mundo estava à beira de um desastre também. Pensando em como sua vida tinha descarrilhado, um homem que parecia ter um parafuso frouxo lhe contou uma história inacreditável. Uma história que parecia tão maluca quanto o homem que a contava. Mas o homem sabia coisas sobre a infância de Russell. Coisas que não teria como ele saber, a menos que os pais de Russell tivessem lhe contado. E ele sabe que isso não aconteceu. No fim, ele decidiu acreditar. Acreditar no lunático sentando a sua frente. Acreditar que ele tinha o poder para mudar sua situação. E mais importante de tudo... Acreditar que ele tinha o poder para mudar o futuro do mundo, que no momento não parecia ser lá muito promissor. Como você faria um pedido? Com bolhas. Uma bolha, para ser exato. Uma bolha perfeita... Esse conto nos encoraja a acreditar em nós mesmos e em nossos sonhos. Nossos sonhos nunca morrem, mesmo que eles sejam sonhos de infância. Um sonho é sempre um sonho. Só precisamos tirá-lo da prateleira e torná-lo realidade. Agora, mais do que nunca.
Uma Aventura De Fantasia Medieval
by Vianka Van Bokkem Amanda Falcão DiasA vista dessa árvore alta é bem bonita. Posso ver os salmões pulando no rio. Pássaros coloridos fazem seus ninhos enquanto cantam. O céu está limpo nessa manhã, após uma noite de chuva forte.Meu nome é Emma e eu sou uma órfã de dezesseis anos. Sou responsável por meus quatro irmãos. Nossos pais faleceram tentando proteger-nos de um dragão e morreram instantaneamente pelo fogo letal do monstro.Não tive sucesso ao caçar ontem à noite por que não pude ver nada enquanto a chuva caía. Meu arco e flecha pareciam secar mais rapidamente do que eu. Decidi dar uma olhada na vila; com sorte, alguém sentiria pena de mim e me alimentaria.Quando entrei na pequena vila, um grande grupo de pessoas estava reunido em volta de uma placa que estava sendo erguida por um cavaleiro real. Seu uniforme caro o denunciou."A jovem Princesa Victoria foi abduzida por Amira, a feiticeira das trevas. O Rei oferecerá cem moedas de ouro para quem resgatá-la."Cem moedas de ouro? Meus irmãos e eu não teríamos de nos preocupar com as próximas refeições.O irmão adolescente da Princesa Victoria irá interferir em minha missão? Ou nós dois estamos destinados a nos apaixonar durante o resgate de sua irmã?
Umar Ibn Al-Khattab: Exemplary of Truth and Justice
by Tarik UnalUmar was the second of the four &‘rightly guided&’ caliphs. At first, he railed against the new Islam religion until he read parts of the Qu&’ran. He was instantly impressed and became a believer. Umar is credited for establishing most of the major political institutions of the Muslim state and stabilizing the rapidly expanding Arab empire.