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Highs! Over 150 Ways to Feel Really, REALLY Good… Without Alcohol or Other Drugs
by Alex J. PackerThe best-selling author of HOW RUDE! & BRINGING UP PARENTS describes safe, creative, natural ways to leave stress city and find peace, pleasure, excitement, and insight-- without losing your mind to drugs and alcohol.
Highwayman
by Katherine PymIt is London 1666 and the plague is waning. The 2nd Anglo/Dutch war rages at sea. Lord Pilcher, a staunch Cromwell man, hates his grandson who followed King Charles II into exile. When Geoffrey returns to England, bereft and weary, he hopes for succor and support from his grandfather but Pilcher does everything he can to deny Geoffrey his inheritance. As a result, Geoffrey resorts to deceit. He steals goods and money from his grandfather that, by right, should be his. After the death of their parents, Erasmus and Desiderius find Gentleman Jack and are welcomed into his gang of fellows. They learn sleight of hand, transfer stolen goods to cunning hidey-holes. They learn how to be nefarious and follow their leader’s skullduggery. Dodging the constables and the sheriff, will they be caught and hanged for highway robbery?
Hija de humo y hueso (Hija de humo y hueso #Volumen 1)
by Laini TaylorUna vez fue una niña inocente que jugaba con plumas en el suelo de la guarida de un diablo. Ahora aquella inocencia había desaparecido... Karou es una estudiante de arte de 17 años que vive en Praga. Pero ese no es su único mundo. A veces, Karou desaparece en misteriosos viajes para realizar los encargos de Brimstone, el monstruo quimera que la adoptó al nacer. Tan misteriosa resulta Karou para sus amigos, como lo es para ella su propia vida: ¿cómo es que ha acabado formando parte de una familia de monstruos quimera? ¿Para qué necesita su padre adoptivo tantos dientes, especialmente de humanos? Y, ¿por qué tiene esa recurrente sensación de vacío, de haber olvidado algo? De pronto, empiezan a aparecen marcas de manos en las puertas, señal de que la familia de Karou corre grave peligro. Karou tratará de cruzar al mundo quimérico para ayudarles, pero es perseguida por los serafines. Entre ellos se encuentra Akiva, un ángel arrebatadoramente hermoso al que Karou está unida de forma que ni ella misma puede imaginar. *** Nombrado Mejor Libro Juvenil de 2011 por AMAZON USA *** Destacado entre los principales Young Adult 2011 por Readings.com *** Seleccionada por Kirkus Review como uno de los mejores libros juveniles de 2011 Reseñas: «Ojalá hubiera escrito yo este libro». Patrick Rothfuss, autor del best-seller La crónica del asesino de reyes «Un impresionante romance sobre el destino, la esperanza y la búsqueda de uno mismo. La descripción de los mundos y el estilo del libro te sobrecogen». The New York Times «Laini Taylor construye un mundo fantástico excelentemente trabado, en el que un complejo mundo paralelo se entrelaza con escenarios reales verdaderamente evocadores». School Library Journal Los blogs han dicho... *** Una historia original, llena de fantasía, criaturas fascinantes y mucha magia. Midnight Eclipse *** Una cuidadísima ambientación de las distintas ciudades, me ha encantado poder pasearme por las oscuras calles de Praga junto a Karou y sus amigos. Book eater *** Este libro es de lo más original que he leído hasta el momento. Aporta algo nuevo a la literatura juvenil y es que aparecen ángeles, sí, pero no como los que podrías imaginar; aparecen quimeras, aparece la magia, los dientes y los deseos, y aparece Karou: una protagonista sin igual. Perdidas entre páginas
Hija de inmigrantes
by Safia El AaddamLa primera novela de una de las voces más influyentes del movimiento antirracista en España. «No vas a llorar Lunja, no vas a llorar -me decía para mis adentros mientras aplicaba mi técnica antilloro-. ¿No dice tu familia que eres la leona Lunja?», me preguntaba para envalentonarme. Lunja es valiente. Una guerrera. Nacida en un pequeño pueblo de Cataluña siendo de origen amazigh, etnia índigena autóctona del norte de África, se enfrenta desde muy niña al racismo, a la pobreza e incluso, a veces, a su propia cultura.Capítulo a capítulo de esta historia, Lunja irá creciendo en edad y fortaleza. Viajaremos con ella para, desde el despacho de su psicóloga, descubrir el origen de sus problemas mentales. Con cada palabra, irá reconciliándose con su identidad y encarando las dificultades que la marcaron de niña para que otros no tengan que revivir su historia.La de tantas y tantos hijos de inmigrantes.Con esta novela, la autora pone sobre la mesa la salud mental y cómo se agrava por su condición de hija de inmigrantes y racializada de origen africano. Hija de inmigrantes relata la historia de una niña que crece en un pequeño pueblo de Cataluña, siendo hija y parte de una de las pocas, únicas, familias migrantes de la zona.Llegados de Azgangan, de la zona del Atlas en el norte de Marruecos, esta es la novela de una niña de origen amazigh que debe ser adulta antes de tiempo, y para quién el descubrimiento de su propia identidad va de la mano del racismo y la pobreza.La novela empieza situada en una habitación en la que se encuentra Lunja, la protagonista, con una psicóloga a la que le cuenta cómo se siente. En medio de esos relatos Lunja vuelve a recordar episodios dolorosos de su infancia. La historia de Lunja es la historia de tantas, tantísimas familias migrantes que llegan en busca de una vida mejor. De padres pobres y analfabetos y ajenos a una lengua y a una cultura, es ella quién ya de pequeña debe lidiar con la burocracia de los servicios sociales, los insultos racistas y un sistema educativo que excluye a quien no se puede pagar los libros, bolígrafos y libretas. Una niña nacida entre dos mundos que, al crecer, empieza odiar su cultura de origen, su lengua materna, su pelo rizado, y hace lo imposible por amalgamarse en una vida que no es la suya.Pero crecer es también encontrarse a una misma. Y a entender la fuerza que tiene por ser quien es: hija de inmigrantes. Y será en este camino en el que aprenderá que el rechazo es fruto del racismo de la sociedad y su empoderamiento que le da pertenecer a dos culturas, a pensar en lenguas distintas. Desde las memorias en un piso en el que conviven más de diez personas a su graduación en la universidad hay toda una vida. La vida de Lunja.
Hija de la tierra (Historias de Cathalian #Volumen 1)
by Andrea Longarela¡Descubre la nueva trilogía de fantasía romántica de Andrea Longarela! Ziara vive en la Casa Verde y es una de las Novias del Nuevo Mundo, la esperanza de los últimos hombres. Aún no ha sucedido, pero un día soñará con el hombre destinado a ella y cruzará los muros de su hogar para adentrarse en terreno desconocido: En ese mundo del que la han protegido y que tanto ansía conocer.Un encuentro inesperado en el Bosque Sagrado, una unión entre dos personas que se ven obligadas a compartir camino y un secreto revelado harán que la vida de Ziara cambie para siempre. ¿Estás preparado para adentrarte en el reino de Cathalian?
Hija del guardián del fuego
by Angeline BoulleyUna premiada y aclamada novela sobre el racismo que pronto llegará a Netflix.Uno de los mejores libros juveniles de todos los tiempos según el New York Times. Como miembro extraoficial de su tribu nativa americana, chica birracial y producto de un escándalo, Daunis Fontaine nunca encajó del todo. Sueña con dejar su pasado atrás, empezar de cero y estudiar medicina, pero una tragedia la fuerza a cuidar de su frágil madre en la reserva ojibwe y poner su futuro en espera. Lo único positivo es conocer a Jamie, pero siente que es un chico que oculta algo... Un día presencia un asesinato que la sitúa en el centro de una investigación criminal. Una droga letal amenaza su comunidad y Daunis confía en que sus conocimientos de química y medicina tradicional le ayuden a dar con el responsable. Pero la búsqueda de la verdad es cruel: Daunis deberá aprender qué significa ser una mujer ojibwe fuerte y hasta dónde es capaz de arriesgar para proteger a su gente. Best seller #1 del New York Times Mejor libro YA de Amazon en 2021 Premios Printz y Morris 2021 de la American Library Association Angeline Boulley, miembro de la tribu Sault Ste. Marie de indios chippewa, es una narradora que escribe sobre su comunidad ojibwe en Míchigan. Ha trabajado como directora de la Oficina de Educación India, en el Departamento de Educación de Estados Unidos, para mejorar la escolarización de los niños indígenas.
Hijos de sangre y hueso (El legado de Orïsha #Volumen 1)
by Tomi AdeyemiUn impresionante mundo de magia oscura y peligro en esta novela inspirada en África Occidental. Mataron a mi madre. Nos arrebataron la magia. Intentaron enterrarnos... ES TIEMPO DE REBELIÓN. Zélie Adebola recuerda cuando la tierra de Orïsha desprendía magia. Pero todo cambió la noche en que esta desapareció. Por orden del rey, los maji fueron perseguidos y aniquilados. Ahora, Zélie tiene una oportunidad de devolver la magia a su gente, pero para ello deberá ser más rápida y astuta que el príncipe heredero del trono, que está dispuesto a todo con tal de erradicar la magia para siempre. El peligro acecha en Orïsha, donde los leopardarios de nieve campan a sus anchas y los espíritus vengativos esperan escondidos bajo el agua. Sin embargo, el mayor peligro puede ser la propia Zélie en su lucha por controlar sus poderes. Es la hora de que Zélie recupere su legado. Es la hora de que un pueblo recupere la esperanza.
Hijos de virtud y venganza (El legado de Orïsha #Volumen 2)
by Tomi AdeyemiSigue la impresionante aventura de Zélie en esta historia de magia oscura y peligro inspirada en África Occidental. La magia ha regresado al país de Orïsha... Pero la lucha por el poder no ha terminado. LA GUERRA ACABA DE EMPEZAR. Tras enfrentarse a lo imposible, Zélie y Amari han logrado devolver por fin la magia al país de Orïsha. Pero el ritual fue más poderoso de lo que pudieron imaginar y, además de a los maji, también reavivó los poderes a los nobles con ancestros mágicos. Ahora Zélie se esfuerza por unir a su pueblo en un mundo donde el enemigo es igual de poderoso que él, por asegurar el derecho de Amari al trono y por proteger a los nuevos maji de la ira de la monarquía. Si no lo consigue, el reino de Orïsha podría desaparecer. Es la hora de que Zélie una a su pueblo. Es la hora de que Orïsha luche por su libertad.
Hikaru's Toy Troubles
by Museum Of ScienceHikaru wonders if he and his friends might be able to use a similar technology as the maglev transportation system to draw customers to his parent's toy store.
Hilda Baker: School Nurse
by Dorothy DemingHilda dug her nails into her palms. Didn't this woman know that a school nurse had special public health preparation for her job? Didn't she know that she--Hilda Baker--had had two years of experience in addition to her basic nursing courses? Note: There are NUMEROUS misspells, archaic spellings, punctuation anomalies and grammar irregularities preserved as present in the print edition so as to comply with copyright law.
Hill Doctor
by Hubert SkidmoreThis is the second book in a trilogy by Hubert Skidmore about a young mountain man named York Allen. In the first book, "River Risin'", York loses his parents to pneumonia when he's young--the helplessness he feels makes him determined to become a doctor when he grows up. In this book, York has finished his medical education and returned home to the hills of West Virginia to face the suspicion and mistrust of folks poorly educated and deeply rooted in the old ways of "doctoring." As a backstory, the timber companies are coming in to clearcut the forests, creating even more strife among the mountain people.
Hillary Rodham Clinton: A Woman Living History
by Karen BlumenthalAs a young girl, Hillary Diane Rodham’s parents told her she could be whatever she wanted--as long as she was willing to work for it. Hillary took those words and ran. In a life on the front row of modern American history, she has always stood out--whether she was a teen campaigning for the 1964 Republican presidential candidate, winning recognition in Life magazine for her pointed words as the first student commencement speaker at Wellesley College, or working on the Richard Nixon impeachment case as a newly minted lawyer.For all her accomplishments, scrutiny and scandal have followed this complex woman since she stepped into the public eye—from her role as First Lady of Arkansas to First Lady of the United States to becoming the first female U.S. senator from New York to U.S. secretary of state. Despite intense criticism, Hillary has remained committed to public service and dedicated to health-care reform, children's issues, and women’s rights. Now, she aspires to a bigger role: her nation's first woman president.In Hillary Rodham Clinton: A Woman Living History, critically acclaimed author Karen Blumenthal gives us an intimate and unflinching look at the public and personal life of Hillary Rodham Clinton. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs and political cartoons, this is a must-have biography about a woman who has fascinated--and divided--the public, who continues to push boundaries, and who isn’t afraid to reach for one more goal."After decades in the public eye, Hillary Rodham Clinton is still an enigma, as Blumenthal (Tommy: The Gun That Changed America) emphasizes in this compelling portrait of the former U.S. Senator and Secretary of State’s journey from budding activist to presidential aspirant." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Himawari House
by Harmony BeckerWinner of the 2022 Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' LiteratureA 2021 Publishers Weekly Best Books of the YearA 2021 School Library Best Books of the YearA young adult graphic novel about three foreign exchange students and the pleasures, and difficulties, of adjusting to living in Japan.Living in a new country is no walk in the park—Nao, Hyejung, and Tina can all attest to that. The three of them became fast friends through living together in the Himawari House in Tokyo and attending the same Japanese cram school. Nao came to Japan to reconnect with her Japanese heritage, while Hyejung and Tina came to find freedom and their own paths. Though each of them has her own motivations and challenges, they all deal with language barriers, being a fish out of water, self discovery, love, and family.
Hindi Language - 3 class 10 - Karnataka Board: हिंदी भाषा - 3 कक्षा 10 - कर्नाटक बोर्ड
by Karnataka Patyapusthaka SanghaHindi Language-3 Textbook for 10th Standard kannada medium Karnataka State
Hindi Language - 3 class 6 - Karnataka Board: हिंदी भाषा - 3 कक्षा 6 - कर्नाटक बोर्ड
by Karnataka Patyapusthaka SanghaHindi language-3 textbook for 6th Standard Kannada medium, Karnataka State
Hindi Language - 3 class 7 - Karnataka Board: हिंदी भाषा - 3 वर्ग 7 - कर्नाटक बोर्ड
by Karnataka Patyapusthaka SanghaHindi Language-3 textbook for 8th standard kannada medium, Karnataka State
Hindi Language - 3 class 9 - Karnataka Board: हिंदी भाषा - 3 कक्षा 9 - कर्नाटक बोर्ड
by Karnataka Patyapusthaka SanghaHindi Language- 3 Textbook for 9th Standard kannada medium, Karnataka State
Hip Hop Matters: Politics, Pop Culture, and the Struggle for the Soul of a Movement
by S. Craig WatkinsAvoiding the easy definitions and caricatures that tend to celebrate or condemn the "hip hop generation," Hip Hop Matters focuses on fierce and far-reaching battles being waged in politics, pop culture, and academe to assert control over the movement. At stake, Watkins argues, is the impact hip hop has on the lives of the young people who live and breathe the culture. He presents incisive analysis of the corporate takeover of hip hop and the rampant misogyny that undermines the movement's progressive claims. Ultimately, we see how hip hop struggles reverberate in the larger world: global media consolidation; racial and demographic flux; generational cleavages; the reinvention of the pop music industry; and the ongoing struggle to enrich the lives of ordinary youth.
Hip Hop World: A Groundwork Guide (Groundwork Guides)
by Dalton HigginsA fascinating look at hip hop, the world’s most popular music, and what it means to young people all over the globe, written by an acclaimed pop-culture critic. An excellent introduction to hip hop for young adults. Hip hop is arguably the predominant global youth subculture of this generation. In this book Dalton Higgins takes vivid snapshots of the hip hop scenes in Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and more. American hip hop has gone through growing pains, and is questioned for being too commercialized to articulate the hopes, concerns and dreams of marginal youth and community members. Outside the US, hip hop culture is often a political tool to mobilize disenfranchised communities around hard issues, with little support from mainstream corporations or sponsors. Higgins taps into his own powers of pop culture prognostication to predict the future of the genre and the youth culture that spawned it, as hip hop spreads its tentacles to the furthest reaches of humanity. "[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." — Globe and Mail Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.2 Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.
Hiromi's Hands
by Lynne BaraschHiromi's Hands is the true story of a young girl's determination to follow her dream, and a tribute to the loving family who supported her. Readers will cheer for Hiromi's success, and maybe decide to taste some sushi, too!
His Biggest Fan
by J. TomasMy best friend Ross is Adam Blue's biggest fan. Adam's the lead singer of the popular rock group, Viral Blue, but to Ross, he's some sort of rock god. I don't get it. Ross has all their albums, reads all their interviews, watches all their videos, and knows every little thing about the group -- and Adam -- by heart. He's convinced it's his destiny to run away with the band. He'll tell anyone he and Adam are soulmates ... especially me, and I'm sick of hearing about it.In all the time we've known each other, Ross has never looked atmethe same way he moons over Adam. I hate that guy, and I don't even know him! Sometimes I think he's Ross's BFF and not me.When I hear VB's coming to town, I decide to treat Ross to the concert. Show him a good time, show him how Ireallyfeel. But with Adam Blue gyrating his hips onstage, will Ross even notice I'm there?
His Brother's Bride: Canadian Historical Brides (Canadian Historical Brides #2)
by BellThe youngest child of the local doctor and evangelical preacher, Annie Baldwin was expected to work hard and not protest. Life on a pioneer farm was tough so neighbors helped each other. George Richardson the underage Doctor Bernardo Boy, orphaned and shipped to Canada a few years earlier, is loaned to the Baldwins to help bring in the hay. Younger brother Peter Richardson was placed with another neighbor, so the brothers stayed in touch with each other. The Great War brought a lot of changes to life even in the back woods of Ontario. In spite of the differences in their social standing, George and Annie fell in love. When George departed for France they had an understanding and he promised to return to her when the war was over. Like so many others, Annie waited and hoped, carrying on as best she could. Only time would tell if her dreams would come true. If you enjoyed the work of Rosie James you'll love His Brother's Bride.
His Enemy, His Friend
by John R. TunisWhen a German war-criminal-turned-soccer-star comes to play a match in post-war France, old wounds are reopenedConvicted in 1944 of war crimes committed in the occupied village of Nogent-Plage, former German Sergeant Hans von Kleinschrodt is sentenced to ten years&’ hard labor. By 1964, he has become the captain and goalie of the German champion soccer team—but he remains infamous throughout France, despite his insistence that he alone defied orders to slaughter the villagers when the Allied Forces arrived. When the German team must face the French champions in Rouen, the very city where Hans was sentenced twenty years earlier, the stage is set for a grudge match—and revenge.
His Face is the Sun (Throne of Khetara)
by Michelle Jabès CorporaA new reign is coming...Romance, magic, adventure, and horror collide in the start to this lush, epic, Ancient Egyptian inspired trilogy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tahereh Mafi, and Sabaa Tahir.Princess. Priestess. Rebel. Thief. Tensions run as hot as the Khamsin winds in the great kingdom of Khetara. Rumors of the pharaoh's mysterious illness abound, and with them, murmurs of rebellion grow. Meanwhile, in the quiet desert, a forgotten oracle begins to unfold, setting a dark prophecy into action and drawing together four strangers…Princess SITA lives in the abundance of the palace, and in a moment of passion, she unmasks a betrayal that will put her life—and the entire royal court—in grave danger.A priestess-in-training, NEFF strives to understand her intense visions from the gods, except theirs is not the only magic at play in the grand temple.As a farmer's daughter, RAE knows how much the pharaoh's men have taken from her land, her people. Still, who will step forward to confront the king?KARIM was raised among the pyramids of the Red Lands and survives on the wealth of the dead as a tomb robber. But amid the spoils, an ancient evil awakens…Bloodshed is coming. Only together do these four have the potential to save the kingdom from destruction. But when the dust has settled, who will sit on the throne of Khetara?
His Face is the Sun: Epic ancient Egyptian fantasy steeped in revenge, desire, dark magic and blood (Throne of Khetara)
by Michelle Jabès CorporaAncient Egyptian mythology meets Game of Thrones in this spicy, epic fantasy simmering with rebellion, monsters, murder and desire. Perfect for fans of This Woven Kingdom and Lore. 'A bold and opulent fantasy that glimmers with magic and intrigue!' - Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious GraceThe kingdom of Khetara awaits an uncertain future. As the gilded royal court revels in decadence, turning a blind eye to the civil unrest threatening to overspill the rural southern lands, an inescapable storm of change is brewing. For the pharaoh is dying and fate will come for them all.In the golden capital, the royal princess, Sitamun, is caught in a web of sensuality, deceit and murder as her older brother, Meryamun, lusts for power and excess. Meanwhile their younger brother, Bakenamun, rejects his royal heritage to find refuge in the sacred temple and the ancient knowledge it holds. Unbeknownst to the royal heirs, Neff, a young girl haunted by prophetic blood-drenched dreams, holds the key to their destinies.To the south, the flames of rebellion ignite as Raetawy, a farmer's daughter, resists the pharaoh's oppressive rule and inspires an army. And in the depths of the desert, tomb-raider Karim stumbles upon a long-buried secret and awakens the monster within . . .Who will sit on the throne when the bloodshed is done?A scintillating, explosive, richly layered fantasy told in multiple viewpoints - this is the start of a must-read epic trilogy!