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Edward The Emu
by Sheena KnowlesEdward the emu was sick of the zoo, There was nowhere to go, there was nothing to do, And compared to the seals that lived right next door, Well being an emu was frankly a bore. Tired of his life as an emu, Edward decides to try being something else for a change. He tries swimming with the seals. He spends a day lounging with the lions. He even does a stint slithering with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may be the best thing after all. And so he returns to his pen, only to find a big surprise awaiting him. . . . Edward is tired of being an emu, so he decides to try being something else for a change. First he spends some time swimming with the seals. Next, he lounges with the lions. He even slithers with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may not be so bad after all. So he heads back to his pen, only to find a big surprise awaiting him . . . Sheena Knowles' upbeat, rhyming text and Rod Clement's deliciously droll illustrations are sure to make readers laugh out loud in this whimsical picture book by the creators of Edwina the Emu. "If you buy one book. . . for sheer fun, there's no question it should be this one. " San Diego Union Tribune
Edwin Hubble (Groundbreakers Series)
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Effortless (Thoughtless #Bk.2)
by S. C. StephensFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author S.C. Stephens comes the new adult series everyone is talking about--and a love triangle you won't forget.After being caught in the middle of a love triangle that led to a devastating betrayal, Kiera pledged to learn from the mistakes she'd made. She was determined to never again inflict that kind of pain on anyone, especially the soulful, talented man who held her heart. But life offers new challenges for every relationship, and when Kiera's love is put to the ultimate test, will it survive? Love is easy...trust is hard.
Egil's Saga: The story of Egil Skallagrimsson
by Halldór Baldursson Brynhildar ThorarinsdotturEgil's Saga: An Icelandic Classic by Brynhildar Thorainsdottur
Egypt (Exploring World Cultures Series)
by Kate ShoupEgypt is a country that has existed for many centuries. It is a land of pyramids, pharaohs, and history. This book examines the many areas that make up Egypt, such as geography, food, sports, and traditions. It is written clearly and in an easy-to-read manner. It connects young readers to the text by using photographs and vocabulary.
Egypt: The Land (Lands, People and Cultures)
by Arlene MoscovitchEgypt is a land of timeless monuments and artifacts. It is also a land marked by the changes brought by the modern world; where camel drivers talk on cell phones and ancient tombs are moved to make way for modern dam building projects. With photographs, this work addresses the problems of pollution, global warming, and erosion on the land.
Eiffel's Tower for Young People
by Jill JonnesEiffel's Tower for Young People is a vivid, lively pageant of people and cultures meeting—and competing—on the world stage at the dawn of the modern era.The 1889 World's Fair was a worldwide event showcasing the cutting-edge cultural and technological accomplishments of the world's most powerful nations on the verge of a new century. France, with its long history of sophistication and cultivation and a new republican government, presented the Eiffel Tower, the world's tallest structure, crafted from eighteen thousand pieces of wrought iron and 2.5 million rivets, as a symbol of national pride and engineering superiority. The United States, with its brash, can-do spirit, full of pride in its frontier and its ingenuity, presented the rollicking Wild West show of Buffalo Bill Cody and Annie Oakley, and the marvelous new phonograph of Thomas Edison.With historical photos throughout, outsized personalities, squabbling artists, and a sprinkling of royalty, this dramatic history opens a window to a piece of the past that, in its passions and politics, is an unforgettable portrait of a unique moment in history.
Eight Children in Narnia: The Making of a Children's Story
by Jared LobdellEight Children in Narnia is a detailed study of C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia, exploring the story's influences, themes, symbols, ironies-and the reasons for its enormous popular success. Lobdell draws attention to insistent motifs in the work: the great house in the country, the past alive in the present, the life of the imagination, the mixture of the familiar and the adventurously new, the combination of pageant and satire, the child as judge, and the child as warrior. A prolific writer and literary scholar with an established reputation, Lewis decided quite late in life to write something completely new to him: a story for children, and he drew upon his own childhood memories as well as his literary and philosophical theories. Among the many important influences Lobdell identifies Bunyan, Swift, Kipling, and the popular children's writer E. Nesbit, as well as the classic fairy-tale and medieval romance.
Eight Dates and Nights
by Betsy AldredgeTwo teens with two very different ideas of how to spend Hanukkah learn to work together to save the last Jewish remnant in small town Texas in this cozy holiday romance!New Yorker Hannah Levin is allergic to exactly two things, horses and tinsel. Unfortunately, she&’s surrounded by both when she&’s snowed in at her grandmother&’s home in a small Texas town.Super lonely, missing latkes and reliable Wi-Fi, Hannah wanders into an old deli where she meets the only other Jewish teen around, Noah, who happens to be equal parts adorable and full of annoying, over the top festival of lights spirit that he&’s determined to share with Hannah one itchy Hanukkah sweater at a time.As the days pass—and a spectacularly memorable kiss following Noah&’s made up game of truth or dare dreidel takes place—Hannah begins to wonder if maybe there&’s more to Hanukkah than she thought. . .
Eight Days on Planet Earth
by Cat JordanA heart-wrenching romance full of twists that are sure to bring tears to readers’ eyes, from Cat Jordan, author of The Leaving Season.How long does it take to travel twenty light years to Earth?How long does it take to fall in love?To the universe, eight days is a mere blip, but to Matty Jones, it may be just enough time to change his life.On the hot summer day Matty’s dad leaves for good, a strange girl suddenly appears in the empty field next to the Jones farm—the very field in rural Pennsylvania where a spaceship supposedly landed fifty years ago. She is uniquely beautiful, sweet, and smart, and she tells Matty she’s waiting for her spaceship to pick her up and return her to her home planet. Of course she is.Matty has heard a million impossible UFO stories for each of his seventeen years: the conspiracy theories, the wild rumors, the crazy belief in life beyond the stars. When he was a kid, he and his dad searched the skies and studied the constellations. But all of that is behind him. Dad’s gone—but now there’s Priya. She must be crazy…right? As Matty unravels the mystery of the girl in the field, he realizes there is far more to her than he first imagined. And if he can learn to believe in what he can’t see: the universe, aliens…love…then maybe the impossible is possible, after all.
Eight Nights of Flirting
by Hannah ReynoldsA Sydney Taylor Honor BookA sixteen-year-old girl is on a mission to find the perfect boyfriend this Hanukkah, but love might not go according to plan, in this charming winter romcom from the author of The Summer of Lost Letters.Shira Barbanel has a plan: this Hanukkah, she&’s going to get a boyfriend. And she has the perfect candidate in mind—her great-uncle&’s assistant, Isaac. He&’s reliable, brilliant, and of course, super hot. The only problem? Shira&’s an absolute disaster when it comes to flirting.Enter Tyler Nelson, Shira&’s nemesis-slash-former-crush. As much as she hates to admit it, Tyler is the most charming and popular guy she knows. Which means he&’s the perfect person to teach her how to win Isaac over.When Shira and Tyler get snowed in together at Golden Doors, they strike a deal—flirting lessons for Shira in exchange for career connections for Tyler. But as Shira starts to see the sweet, funny boy beneath Tyler&’s playboy exterior, she realizes she actually likes hanging out with him. And that wasn&’t part of the plan.Amidst a whirl of snowy adventures, hot chocolate, and candlelight, Shira must learn to trust her heart to discover if the romance she planned is really the one that will make her happiest.
Eight Pieces of Silva: an addictive mystery that refuses to let you go …
by Patrice LawrenceFrom the multi-award-winning author of Orangeboy, an addictive mystery that refuses to let you go long after you turn the final page. Can Becks piece the jigsaw together and find her sister before Silva loses herself?Becks is into girls but didn't come out because she was never in. She lives with her mum, stepdad and eighteen-year-old Silva, her stepdad's daughter. Becks and Silva are opposites, but bond over their mutual obsession with K-pop.When Becks' mum and stepdad go on honeymoon to Japan, Becks and Silva are left alone. Except, Silva disappears. Becks ventures into the forbidden territory of Silva's room and finds the first of eight clues that help her discover her sister's secret life. Meanwhile, Silva is on a journey. A journey to make someone love her. He says he doesn't, but he's just joking. All she has to do is persuade him otherwise ...
Eight Pieces of Silva: an addictive mystery that refuses to let you go … (Black Stories Matter)
by Patrice LawrenceFrom the multi-award-winning author of Orangeboy, a mystery that will refuse to let you go. A book to break down stereotypes. A story that will stay in your heart long after it ends Sixteen-year-old Becks is a roadman - loud, funny and knows her estate inside out. She's into girls but didn't come out because she was never in. She lives with her mum, stepdad and eighteen-year-old Silva, her stepdad's daughter. Becks and Silva are opposites, but bond over Korean pop and drama. When Becks' mum and stepdad go on honeymoon to Japan, Becks and Silva are left alone. Except, Silva disappears. Becks ventures into the forbidden territory of Silva's room and finds the first of eight clues that help her discover her sister's secret life. Meanwhile, Silva is on a journey. A journey to make someone love her. He says he doesn't, but he's just joking. All she has to do is persuade him otherwise ...(P)2020 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success: What to Do and What to Say to Turn "Failures" into Character-Building Moments
by Michelle IcardTurn common adolescent missteps, from relationship blunders to rebellions that backfire, into character-building moments—by the author of Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen. &“This clear-eyed, practical, fun-to-read guide is an essential read for every parent.&”—Lisa Damour, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of TeenagersEvery child messes up, sometimes in ways that seem sure to wreck their futures: a bad report card, poor sportsmanship, underaged drinking. These are tough moments for parent and child alike, often complicated by the fear that the misstep is also an indictment of our parenting. But what each of these &“fails&” has in common for our kids is the precious silver lining of a chance for character building and developing more grit—if we help them process their mistake well.An invaluable playbook for anxious parents everywhere, Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success offers specific and unexpected advice about what to say, what not to say, and what to do to help children in eight categories of tense situations. Distilled from Michelle Icard&’s decades of experience working with tweens, teenagers, and families, it also introduces her signature three-step approach to any kind of failure:• Contain: Affirm your child, gather the facts, and control the narrative.• Resolve: Explain what went wrong, define clear consequences, teach them to apologize well, and develop a plan to rebuild trust. • Evolve: Reaffirm and re-expand their rights, and establish rewards for good behaviors. With empathy, insight, and optimism, Michelle Icard&’s advice ensures that a child&’s mistake or rebellion doesn&’t become the headline of their childhood, but instead becomes a launch pad to a better future.
Eight Will Fall
by Sarah Harian"Adventurous and imaginative, Harian imbues the world of Demura with an infectious charm and energy, and just enough danger and darkness. A gorgeous fantasy that will hook readers from page one."—Madeleine Roux, New York Times-bestselling author of the Asylum seriesLovers of dark, high-octane adventure will be enthralled by Sarah Harian's Eight Will Fall, a genre-bending YA fantasy standalone, perfect for fans of Kendare Blake and Leigh Bardugo.In a world where magic is illegal, eight criminals led by rebellious Larkin are sent on a mission to rid their realm of an ancient evil lurking beneath the surface. Descending into a world full of unspeakable horrors, Larkin and her crew must use their forbidden magic to survive.As they fight in the shadows, Larkin finds a light in Amias, a fellow outlaw with a notorious past. Soon, Larkin and Amias realize that their destinies are intertwined. The eight of them were chosen for a reason. But as the beasts grow in number and her band is picked off one by one, Larkin is forced to confront a terrible truth: They were never meant to return.
Eighteen Roses
by Shannon C. RogersFrom the author of I'd Rather Burn Than Bloom, winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Youth Literature, comes a sharply observed YA novel about friendship, family, and self-discovery, amid a backdrop of a Filipino debut.Lucia Cruz may be turning eighteen this year, but she is not the debutante type. Everything about a traditional Filipino debut feels all wrong for her. Besides, custom dictates that eighteen friends attend her for a special ceremony on her birthday, and Lucia only has one friend– Esmé Mares. They've stuck to each other's side all throughout high school, content to be friends with only each other. At least, Lucia thought they were content.As it turns out, Esmé wants something different out of her senior year. And, on top of that, Lucia's mom has planned a debutante ball for her birthday behind her back. She'll be forced to cobble together a court of eighteen “friends” before her beloved lola arrives from the Philippines for this blessed occasion.How far will Lucia stray from her comfort zone in order to play the role of dutiful daughter and granddaughter? Will she do the unthinkable– participating in a school sponsored activity? Will she discover that her sense of humor can be a way to connect with people, not just push them away?
Eighth Grade Bites #1: The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod (The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod #1)
by Heather BrewerVlad has to keep his vampire urges under control while dealing with the pressures of middle school. Thirteen-year-old Vladimir Tod really hates junior high. Bullies harass him, the principal is dogging him, and the girl he likes prefers his best friend. Oh, and Vlad has a secret: His mother was human, but his father was a vampire. With no idea of the extent of his powers, Vlad struggles daily with his blood cravings and his enlarged fangs. When a substitute teacher begins to question him a little too closely, Vlad worries that his cover is about to be blown. But then he faces a much bigger problem: He&’s being hunted by a vampire killer.Watch a QuickTime trailer for this book.
Eitan Eats the World: New Comfort Classics to Cook Right Now: A Cookbook
by Eitan Bernath85 fresh comfort food recipes highlighting the enthusiasm, creativity, and foolproof techniques of the TikTok cooking prodigy who &“taught millions stuck at home during quarantine how to cook&” (The New York Times), now the principal culinary contributor on The Drew Barrymore Show &“Eitan has set the bar when it comes to his cooking style. His skillset and joy make a perfect combination!&”—Drew BarrymoreEvery time twenty-year-old Eitan Bernath tastes something, he immediately thinks, How can I make this myself? From burgers to beer bread, tacos to (mushroom) cheesesteaks, and every kind of potato preparation you can imagine, Eitan has obsessively created and recreated all the amazing flavors and textures he loves, and shares them with infectious energy and insatiable curiosity for millions of fans across social media. In Eitan&’s debut cookbook, he channels his high-energy passion for all things delicious into eighty-five inventive and approachable recipes, paired with mouthwatering photography. They range from new twists on comfort food and classics (PB&J Pancakes, Double Grilled Cheese with Blueberry-Thyme Jam, Bourbon Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies) to his versions of dishes from around the world (Green Shakshuka, Chicken Kathi Roll, Beef Souvlaki) that he has meticulously studied with friends, neighbors, and other chefs. Overflowing with positivity, creativity, and the &“You can definitely do this!&” attitude that catapulted Eitan into the media spotlight, Eitan Eats the World will charm and inspire readers to get in the kitchen and start having fun.
Either the Beginning or the End of the World
by Terry FarishFor sixteen years, it's been just Sofie and her father, living on the New Hampshire coast. Her Cambodian immigrant mother has floated in and out of her life, leaving Sofie with a fierce bitterness toward her—and a longing she wishes she could outgrow. To me she is as unreliable as the wind. Then she meets Luke, an army medic back from Afghanistan, and the pull between them is as strong as the current of the rushing Piscataqua River. But Luke is still plagued by the trauma of war, as if he's lost with the ghosts in his past. Sofie's dad orders her to stay away; it may be the first time she has ever disobeyed him. A ghost can't love you. When Sofie is forced to stay with her mother and grandmother while her dad's away, she is confronted with their memories of the ruthless Khmer Rouge, a war-torn countryside, and deeds of heartbreaking human devotion. I don't want you for ancestors. I don't want that story. As Sofie and Luke navigate a forbidden landscape, they discover they both have their secrets, their scars, their wars. Together, they are dangerous. Together, they'll discover what extraordinary acts love can demand.
El (sin)sentido del amor
by Javier Ruescas¿Qué harías si tu mejor amiga se enamorase del rompecorazones oficial de tu ciudad? La fiesta que da inicio a las vacaciones parece sacada de una peli: una casa enorme y un montón de chicos bebiéndose el último verano antes de la universidad. No es el ambiente de Lana, ella preferiría estar con la cabeza metida en sus ilustraciones. Pero Ciro, el blogger anónimo del momento y su mejor amigo, la ha arrastrado hasta allí porque dice que es donde está la emoción. Y lo cierto es que no se equivoca: en esa fiesta Lana conoce a un chico muy interesante con quien se siente inesperadamente cómoda; la anfitriona tiene una gran bronca de celos con su novio y Julia, la mejor amiga de Lana, no llega a encontrarles porque de camino a la fiesta se topa con un perfecto desconocido y decide pasar la noche con él. El problema es que esos tres chicos: el interesante de Lana, el novio infiel de la anfitriona y el perfecto desconocido de Julia, son la misma persona: Jac, quien además va a empezar a trabajar con el padre de Lana el lunes siguiente. ¿Tiene sentido? Este verano, Jac y Lana están atrapados en el mismo universo y parecen destinados a colisionar una y otra vez hasta que lo descubran. La crítica ha dicho sobre Javier Ruescas... «Javier Ruescas es el máximo exponente de una generación de autores que romperá los límites de la literatura juvenil.» Francesc Miralles «Una de las grandes promesas de la literatura juvenil española.» Nueva Tribuna «Uno de los nombres de moda en la literatura juvenil.» Qué Leer «Un autor de éxito.» RNE
El Alquimista (Biblioteca Paulo Coelho Ser. #Vol. 50)
by Paulo CoelhoCuando una persona desea realmente algo, el Universo entero conspira para que pueda realizar su sueño... Descubre en esta guía de El Alquimista. Edición para estudiantes, las claves para orientar y estimular tu lectura del clásico de Paulo Coelho. El Alquimista relata las aventuras de Santiago, un joven pastor andaluz que un día abandonó su rebaño para ir en pos de una quimera. Con este enriquecedor viaje por las arenas del desierto, Paulo Coelho recrea un símbolo hermoso y revelador de la vida, el hombre y sus sueños. Esta guía incluye cuestionarios que contribuyen al estudio y comprensión de la obra, así como el primer capítulo de El Alquimista como un obsequio que invitará a los lectores a descubrir más de la obra de Paulo Coelho, considerado ya un clásico de nuestros días.
El Arca
by Christopher CoatesLa Tierra que conocemos está a punto de desaparecer. La tecnología se ha desarrollado hasta el punto en el que una persona puede ser puesta en un Estado de Sueño semipermanente: una especie de animación suspendida y coma inducido. En el momento exacto en el que la prueba de esta nueva tecnología está concluyendo, se descubre que un cometa especial está acercándose a la Tierra, con un grado de radiación tan alto que extinguirá todas las formas de vida del planeta. Poco tiempo después del descubrimiento, el gobierno comienza a construir un establecimiento para durmientes, con el fin de salvar a la humanidad de la extinción; pero al mismo tiempo, tomando medidas drásticas para mantener el proyecto en secreto. Cuando los durmientes despiertan, descubren que algo ha salido terriblemente mal… y que el extraño mundo a su alrededor no es el mismo en el que se durmieron.
El Bebedor de Lágrimas
by Ray LorigaTus besos son solo tuyos, pero tus lágrimas me pertenecen. DICEN QUE HACE UNOS CIEN AÑOS, una chica prometida en matrimonio fue engañada por un falso enamorado para ser luego burdamente despreciada. DICEN TAMBIÉN QUE SUS LÁGRIMAS trajeron hasta ella a su pretendiente, que vengó la afrenta matando al traidor antes de despedirse de su amada. Y DICEN QUE, DESDE ENTONCES, el Bebedor de Lágrimas vaga aún como alma en pena arrastrando su espada por entre los olmos con el propósito de vengar a toda chica engañada. ESO DICEN... aunque a sus dieciocho años, Adela no cree en fantasmas, ni en leyendas de nobles húngaros, ni en maldiciones eternas. Recién llegada a la universidad de Carnwell, está feliz y desea coger las riendas de su vida. Pero la muerte se cierne como una pesadilla sobre el campus y trae consigo el eco de una maldición extraña.
El Beso de la Vida
by Brian L. Porter¿Qué maldad esconde el corazón de Transilvania? Cada noche, Alan Dexter tiene el mismo sueño: es seducido por su antigua colega Christina cuando súbitamente, dos de sus perfectos blancos dientes se convierten en colmillos y le atraviesan la carne. Dexter es un periodista escéptico, pero la sensación de que Christina está en peligro sólo crece. Luego descubre que ella ha desaparecido hace dos meses en las misteriosas montañas de Los Cárpatos. ¿Podrá Alan resolver el misterio y encontrar a Christina a tiempo? El Beso de la Vida de Brian L. Porter es un thriller que explora la naturaleza de la maldad y los monstruos que conviven en nuestras mentes.
El Blanco: The Legend of the White Stallion
by Rutherford MontgomeryThe ancient people of Mexico were Indians. Long before the temple was built, they told stories of a white god who would appear some day, mounted on a strange beast. And when the Spaniard Hernando Cortez came to their country, they believed he was the white god. They had never seen a horse, and they believed that Cortez's white stallion was also a kind of god. Cortez encouraged these beliefs. El Blanco had become lame, and Cortez left the horse with the village priests. He would return for it later, after the lameness was cured. That same day a furious storm came up, ending a long drought. The priests thought that El Blanco had brought the rains, and they called him the master of storm and lightning. Knowing nothing about horses, they fed him the spiced food they ate themselves and gave him wine to drink. El Blanco soon sickened and died. The priests then built the temple, and within it, on a block of stone, they placed a statue of the white stallion. They prayed to it and made offerings to it. They were sure that if a long drought came again, El Blanco would return, bringing the rain. On the walls of the temple they painted three pictures. The first showed Cortez delivering the lame stallion to them. The second showed El Blanco summoning the storm. The third showed the life-sized statue. In time the people gave up their gods and became Christians. The statue was smashed. But the three pictures, scarred and mossy, remain to this day--and so does the legend of the white stallion that brings the rain. Little rain had fallen for several seasons. The corn has withered, and most of the wells and springs were dry. It is time for El Blanco to return, and bring back the rain.