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El Club de los Corazones Solitarios (El Club de los Corazones Solitarios #Volumen 1)
by Elizabeth EulbergYo, Penny Lane Bloom, juro solemnemente no volver a salir con otro chico en lo que me queda de vida... De acuerdo, quizá cambie de opinión dentro de unos diez años, cuando ya no viva en Parkview (EE.UU.), ni asista al instituto McKinley; pero por el momento, he acabado con los chicos. Son unos mentirosos y unos estafadores. La escoria de la Tierra. Sí, desde el primero hasta el último. La maldad personificada.Algunos parecen agradables, claro; pero en cuanto consiguen lo que buscan, se deshacen de ti y pasan al objetivo siguiente. Así que he terminado. NO MÁS CHICOS. Punto final. Nuestros lectores opinan...«Un libro fantástico y totalmente recomendable en el que, en más de una ocasión, desearás formar parte de ese maravilloso club donde lo que verdaderamente importa es la amistad.Los capítulos son cortos y la narración es increíble lo que hace que te enganche y devores el libro en un suspiro.»Prácticamente magia «En general, es una novela ágil y juvenil que recomiendo si quieres pasar un rato entretenido y para sobretodo despejar tu mente de toda la ciencia-ficción y fantasía acumulada a lo largo del año. Con temas bien mezclados como el amor, la amistad, el humor... que no dejarán que nos aburramos durante nuestra lectura.»Literatura Youth Fantasy «El libro es, en definitiva, una novela sobre la amistad, que también tiene su toque de romance y que es altamente recomendable para pasar un buen rato entretenido al son de canciones de los Beatles.»Mi estante literario
El Iluminado: A Graphic Novel
by StavensWhen young Rolando Pérez falls to his death from a cliff outside Santa Fe, New Mexico, the mysteries immediately begin to accumulate. Was he pushed or did he jump? <P><P>What are the documents that Rolando was willing sacrifice himself to protect from his family, the police, and the Catholic Church? And what does a colorful concha pastry have to do with any of this? In the midst of the investigation, Professor Ilan Stavans arrives in Santa Fe to give a lecture about the area's long-buried Jewish history. He's looking forward to relaxing afterwards with an evening of opera, but his presentation on "crypto-Jews" attracts unexpected attention, and soon Ilan is drawn into a desperate race to find the long-lost documents that might hold the key to Rolando's death. Ilan's detective work leads him to taco joints, desert ranches, soaring cathedrals, and, finally, deep into the region's past, where he encounters another young man: Luis de Carvajal, aka "El Iluminado," a sixteenth-century religious dissenter. In a tale of martyrdom that eerily echoes Rolando's, Carvajal fled Spain for colonial Mexico at the height of the Spanish Inquisition, searching for his religious heritage--a hunt for which he, like Rolando, would pay the ultimate price. In El Iluminado, esteemed literary critic Ilan Stavans and author and illustrator Steve Sheinkin present a secret history of religion in the Americas, showing how thousands of European refugees have left a trail of ghostly footprints--and troves of mysteries--across the American Southwest.<P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
El Monstruo: Dread and Redemption in Mexico City
by John RossJohn Ross has been living in the old colonial quarter of Mexico City for the last three decades, a rebel journalist covering Mexico and the region from the bottom up. He is filled with a gnawing sense that his beloved Mexico City’s days as the most gargantuan, chaotic, crime-ridden, toxically contaminated urban stain in the western world are doomed, and the monster he has grown to know and love through a quarter century of reporting on its foibles and tragedies and blight will be globalized into one more McCity. El Monstruois a defense of place and the history of that place. No one has told the gritty, vibrant histories of this city of 23 million faceless souls from the ground up, listened to the stories of those who have not been crushed, deconstructed the Monstruo’s very monstrousness, and lived to tell its secrets. InEl Monstruo, Ross now does.
El Sicario: The Autobiography of a Mexican Assassin
by Charles Bowden Molly MolloyIn this unprecedented and chilling monologue, a repentant Mexican hitman tells the unvarnished truth about the war on drugs on the American. El Sicario is the hidden face of America's war on drugs. He is a contract killer who functioned as a commandante in the Chihuahuan State police, who was trained in the US by the FBI, and who for twenty years kidnapped, tortured and murdered people for the drug industry at the behest of Mexican drug cartels. He is a hit man who came off the killing fields alive. He left the business and turned to Christ. And then he decided to tell the story of his life and work. Charles Bowden first encountered El Sicario while reporting for the book "Murder City". As trust between the two men developed, Bowden bore witness to the Sicario's unfolding confession, and decided to tell his story. The well-spoken man that emerges from the pages of El Sicario is one who has been groomed by poverty and driven by a refusal to be one more statistic in the failure of Mexico. He is not boastful, he claims no major standing in organized crime. But he can explain in detail not only torture and murder, but how power is distributed and used in the arrangement between the public Mexican state and law enforcement on the ground - where terror and slaughter are simply tools in implementing policy for both the police and the cartels. And he is not an outlaw or a rebel. He is the state. When he headed the state police anti-kidnapping squad in Juarez, he was also running a kidnapping ring in Juarez. When he was killing people for money in Juarez, he was sharpening his marksmanship at the Federal Police range. Now he lives in the United States as a fugitive. One cartel has a quarter million dollar contract on his head. Another cartel is trying to recruit him. He speaks as a free man and of his own free will - there are no charges against him. He is a lonely voice - no one with his background has ever come forward and talked. He is the future - there are thousands of men like him in Mexico and there will be more in other places. He is the truth no one wants to hear.
El libro de los animales insólitos (Animals Lost and Found): Extinción, conservación y supervivencia
by Jason BittelEste libro bellamente ilustrado destaca a animales de todas las épocas de la historia: animales perdidos por la extinción, animales que pensamos que habíamos perdido pero que hemos recuperado, y animales que son el foco de los esfuerzos de conservación en todo el mundo.'El libro de los animales insólitos' proporciona información sobre eventos de extinción y las diferentes posibles causas (tanto naturales como provocadas por la presencia humana), y analiza cómo puede relacionarse con el mundo de hoy de una manera fácilmente entendida. El libro también incluye información sobre todo el increíble trabajo que se está haciendo en todo el mundo para evitar una pérdida adicional de especies (tanto de flora como de fauna), especies que se han salvado de la extinción, historias increíbles de especies descubiertas que se pensó durante mucho tiempo que estaban perdidas, historias positivas de reintroducción y lo que nosotros como humanos estamos haciendo y podemos seguir haciendo.This beautifully illustrated book will shine a spotlight on animals throughout history and in the present—animals lost to extinction, animals we thought we&’d lost but have found, and animals that are the focus of conservation efforts all over the world.'El libro de los animales insólitos' gives information about extinction events and the different possible causes of extinction (natural as well as human-made), and discusses how it may relate to the world today in an easily understood way. The book also includes information on all the incredible work that is happening around the world to prevent any further loss of species (both flora and fauna), species that have been saved from extinction, incredible stories of uncovering species long thought to have been extinct, positive stories of reintroduction, and what we as humans are doing and can continue to do.
Elder Law for Paralegals
by Laurel A. VietzenElder Law for Paralegals prepares students to assume a productive role in law firms that focus on elder law. A wealth of learning and teaching aids reinforces the lessons in the text. A highly adaptable structure and generous ancillary support make teaching Elder Law and related courses a pleasure: if you've never taught it before. Timely and practical, Elder Law for Paralegals features: * consistently rich and innovative pedagogy, including crossword puzzles, marginal definitions, review questions, and practice exercises, * practical tips that address cultural and generational differences between young adults and the elderly, * up-to-date internet resources, conveniently referenced throughout the text.
Eldritch Tales: A Miscellany of the Macabre
by H. P. LovecraftFollowing on from the phenomenal success of NECRONOMICON comes ELDRITCH TALES. Howard Phillips Lovecraft died at the age of 47, but in his short life he turned out dozens of stories which changed the face of horror. His extraordinary imagination spawned both the Elder God Cthulhu and his eldritch cohorts, and the strangely compelling town of Innsmouth, all of which feature within these pages. This collection gathers together the rest of Lovecraft's rarely seen but extraordinary short fiction, including the whole of the long-out-of-print collection FUNGI FROM YOGGOTH. Many of these stories have never been available in the UK! Stephen Jones, one of the world's foremost editors of dark fiction, will complete the Lovecraft story in his extensive afterword, and award-winning artist Les Edwards will provide numerous illustrations for this must-have companion volume to NECRONOMICON.
Eleanor & Park
by Rainbow Rowell#1 New York Times Best Seller! "Eleanor & Park reminded me not just what it's like to be young and in love with a girl, but also what it's like to be young and in love with a book. "-John Green, The New York Times Book Review Bono met his wife in high school, Park says. So did Jerry Lee Lewis, Eleanor answers. I'm not kidding, he says. You should be, she says, we're 16. What about Romeo and Juliet? Shallow, confused, then dead. I love you, Park says. Wherefore art thou, Eleanor answers. I'm not kidding, he says. You should be. Set over the course of one school year in 1986, this is the story of two star-crossed misfits-smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave and desperate enough to try. When Eleanor meets Park, you'll remember your own first love-and just how hard it pulled you under. A New York Times Best Seller! A 2014 Michael L. Printz Honor Book for Excellence in Young Adult Literature Eleanor & Park is the winner of the 2013 Boston Globe Horn Book Award for Best Fiction Book. A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2013 A New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2013 A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2013 An NPR Best Book of 2013
Eleanor Amplified and the Trouble with Mind Control
by John SheehanBased on the popular children's podcast, follow Eleanor Amplified as she teams up with middle school reporter Miku to get the scoop and save the day!Join world-renowned investigative reporter Eleanor Amplified as she goes undercover to help a student reporter and fan, Miku Tangeroa, expose the corruption at her middle school. Together they discover that the new organic lunch program and tech-based learning systems are doing more harm than good and might actually be part of an evil plot that might put all of Union City in danger. Can Eleanor, Miku, and their friends get to the bottom of these suspicious events in time? Just who is behind SmartFüdz and the Mesmerosin Extractor? Will Eleanor survive the hallways—and students—of Brighton Middle School? Find out in the latest adventure of Eleanor Amplified!With radio-drama like action, outrageous villains, and a tough, intelligent female protagonist to boot, readers follow Eleanor and Miku as they foil devious plots and outwit crafty villains, all in pursuit of the big story. Written by John Sheehan, the creator of the popular podcast Eleanor Amplified, this entertaining and informative book, like the podcast, is intended to spark laughter and conversation, while preparing kids to appreciate journalism and make smart media choices in the future. With the help of Eleanor and Miku, readers can use this novel as inspiration to go out and find the next big scoop for themselves!
Electra Brown: Book 1
by Helen BaileyElectra's family is falling apart. Her dad's moving out, her mum's given in to her daytime TV addiction, and her little brother (aka The Little Runt) has just been caught shoplifting. Even the guinea-pig's gone mental. And all Electra can think about is whether green eyeliner compliments or clashes with blue eyes. Where can a girl turn in her hour of need? To her best friends, of course. Together, they think up a plan: persuading the class geek to stalk her dad seemed like a good idea at the time ...
Electra Brown: Book Four
by Helen BaileyElectra's finally taking the plunge. After all, her friend Lucy did it in France, Sorrel thought she had but hadn't after all, and Claudia, who's done it loads of times, has bet Electra she won't.She will, though. She's going to go out with the first boy who asks her. But what if he turns out to be a frog and not a prince?
Electra Brown: Book Three
by Helen BaileyEveryone's got major lurve-action except Electra. She hates swimming against the tide; she'd rather go with the flow. She should be planning how to hook a hunk, but all she can think is, What's for lunch?She can be VERY shallow.
Electra Brown: Book Two
by Helen BaileyElectra's totally out of her depth. Everyone's giving her the third degree! Freak Boy's dad wants to know whether he's being bullied. Sorrel's interrogating Electra about Lucy's private life. Even her dad is cross-examining her about her mum's love-life, over his Deep Pan Super Supreme. And all Electra can think is, How far can you get a piece of melted cheese to stretch without it breaking? Welcome to the crazy world of Electra Brown.
Electra Brown: Crazy World of Electra Brown 5
by Helen BaileyElectra's head over high heels in lurve!She's fallen hook, line and sinker for a testosterone-packed hunk. He's cute, he's cool and he's been expelled from school. What more could a girl want?There's only one minor problemo: she already has a boyfriend. She should do what's right and walk away. But will she? As if!
Electra and Other Plays: Ajax, Women Of Trachis, Electra, And Philoctetes
by SophoclesSophocles’ innovative plays transformed Greek myths into dramas featuring complex human characters, through which he explored profound moral issues. Electra portrays the grief of a young woman for her father Agamemnon, who has been killed by her mother’s lover. Aeschylus and Euripides also dramatized this story, but the objectivity and humanity of Sophocles’ version provides a new perspective. Depicting the fall of a great hero, Ajax examines the enigma of power and weakness combined in one being, while the Women of Trachis portrays the tragic love and error of Heracles’ deserted wife Deianeira, and Philoctetes deals with the conflict between physical force and moral strength.
Electric Mountains: Climate, Power, and Justice in an Energy Transition (Nature, Society, and Culture)
by Shaun A. GoldingClimate change has shifted from future menace to current event. As eco-conscious electricity consumers, we want to do our part in weening from fossil fuels, but what are we actually a part of? Committed environmentalists in one of North America’s most progressive regions desperately wanted energy policies that address the climate crisis. For many of them, wind turbines on Northern New England’s iconic ridgelines symbolize the energy transition that they have long hoped to see. For others, however, ridgeline wind takes on a very different meaning. When weighing its costs and benefits locally and globally, some wind opponents now see the graceful structures as symbols of corrupted energy politics. This book derives from several years of research to make sense of how wind turbines have so starkly split a community of environmentalists, as well as several communities. In doing so, it casts a critical light on the roadmap for energy transition that Northern New England’s ridgeline wind projects demarcate. It outlines how ridgeline wind conforms to antiquated social structures propping up corporate energy interests, to the detriment of the swift de-carbonizing and equitable transformation that climate predictions warrant. It suggests, therefore, that the energy transition of which most of us are a part, is probably not the transition we would have designed ourselves, if we had been asked.
Electric Vehicles: A Systems Approach
by Sean BennettElectric Vehicles: A Systems Approach provides the foundational knowledge technicians need to safely service all types of electric vehicles (EVs). With a strong emphasis on high-voltage safety, this textbook navigates the complexities of high-voltage drive trains using an easy-to-understand, approachable writing style and engaging visuals. Using real-world examples and illustrations, the text provides an understanding of ICE-hybrid, battery-electric, and fuel cell operation. Coverage includes CAN Bus Communication Systems and telematics in the context of electric vehicles. It incorporates all forms of electric vehicle transportation, including passenger vehicles, construction vehicles, and commercial vehicles. Author Sean Bennett addresses electric vehicles from a technician's perspective, providing them with a strong background in EV technology and giving them an incredible opportunity for rapid advancement in the automobile repair industry.
Electricity
by Howard H. Gerrish William E. Dugger Kenneth P. DeLuccaElectricity supports introductory or short courses that familiarize students with basic principles and applications for this form of energy. Using easy-to-understand language, this text provides a practical and concise introduction to sources of electricity, circuit types, electric motors, measuring instruments, generators, transformers, inductance, capacitance, solid-state devices, wireless devices, and solder/desoldering. Nine projects are included to provide students with hands-on learning opportunities related to the concepts learned throughout the text.
Electricity & Electronics
by Richard M. Roberts Howard H. Gerrish William E. Dugger Mahesh K. PallikondaElectricity & Electronics provides comprehensive coverage of basic concepts and applications in the study of electronics and electrical technology. As students learn the foundational concepts, they also begin developing the skills and knowledge needed to perform laboratory activities. The text correlates to the certifications offered by the Electronics Technicians Association (ETA). Topics include circuitry, motor, generators, power distribution systems, and advanced systems. A chapter covering careers and entrepreneurship make learning relevant to students exploring or preparing for this career.
Electricity and Electronics Technology (Seventh Edition)
by McGraw-Hill Book Company Staff Marshall L. Schmitt Charles G. Carter Peter BubanHands-on practice and theory in one introductory text!
Electronic Commerce
by Gary P. SchneiderPacked with real-world examples and business cases, ELECTRONIC COMMERCE, 11E continues to lead the market with its cutting-edge coverage of all things e-commerce. Comprehensive coverage of emerging online business strategies, up-to-the-minute technologies, and the latest developments from the field equips readers with a solid understanding of the dynamics of this fast-paced industry. The new edition offers thorough discussions of e-commerce growth in China and the developing world, social media and online marketing strategies, technology-enabled outsourcing, online payment processing systems, and much more. In addition, "Business Case Approaches" and "Learning From Failure" boxes highlight the experiences of actual companies to illustrate real-world practice in action.
Electronic Design: From Concept to Reality (4th Edition)
by Martin S. Roden Goldon L. Carpenter William R. WiesermanThis volume provides coverage of discrete devices, linear integrated circuits, and digital integrated circuits for use in the core electronics courses in undergraduate programs in electrical engineering.
Electronic Health Records (Third Edition)
by Byron Hamilton Leesa HamiltonHamilton, Electronic Health Records, 3e is the top choice for training students using live and up-to-date SpringCharts EHR software. Electronic Health Records 3e builds transferable medical documentation skills with a variety of exercises that walk students through different facets of using an EHR in the medical office. As students progress through SpringCharts, they learn to gather patient information, schedule appointments, record examination information, process lab tests, select codes, and more. Students who complete this course will learn the appropriate terminology and skills to use any EHR software program with minimal additional training. The practical, systematic approach is based on real-world medical office activities.
Electronic Media: Then, Now, And Later (Second Edition)
by Norman Medoff Barbara K. KayeElectronic Media connects the traditional world of broadcasting with the contemporary universe of digital electronic media. It provides a synopsis of the beginnings of electronic media in broadcasting, and the subsequent advancements into digital media. Underlying the structure of the book is a "See It Then, See It Now, See It Later" approach that focuses on how past innovations lay the groundwork for changing trends in technology, providing the opportunity and demand for change in both broadcasting and digital media. FYI and Zoom-In boxes point to further information, tying together the immediate and long-ranging issues surrounding electronic media. Career Tracks feature the experiences of industry experts and share tips in how to approach this challenging industry.