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Poor Little Dead Girls

by Lizzie Friend

The first time she is blindfolded and kidnapped, star-athlete and posh boarding school newbie Sadie is terrified. She wakes up in a dark room surrounded by hushed whispers, hooded strangers, and a mysterious voice whispering not-so-sweet nothings in her ear. But once the robes come off, she realizes it's just an elaborate prank designed to induct her into the group that's been pulling the strings at Keating Hall for generations. The circle has it all--incredible connections; fabulous parties; and, of course, an in with the brother society's gorgeous pledges. The instant popularity is enough to make Sadie forget about the unexplained marks on her body, the creepy ceremonial rituals, and the incident that befell one of her teammates the year before. So the next time Sadie is kidnapped, she isn't scared, but she should be. The worst of Keating Hall is yet to come.

Poor Little Rich Girl: Book 1

by Grace Dent

Poppet Montague-Jones is 15, 87th in line to the British throne and soon to inherit a whopping trust fund. Unlike her sister Kitten - legendary wild child and society columnist in London Alive (see Diary of a Chav), Poppet is a troubled and ill-fitting teenager who is at an impressionable age, and doesn't quite know how to launch herself into the world. Poppet spends much of her time daydreaming and getting bossed about by her flamboyant school friends, Vixen Blaze Brocklehurst and Striker Earhart. Between them, the girls get up to all sorts of high jinks a la St Trinians at school and in their stinkingly rich 'hood', not giving much thought to their future. They're rich, so who cares! Poppet's Mum Saskia has her future in hand anyway: a career in fashion and marriage to nice, loaded, Felix Hayes Burlington across the road. Thing is, Poppet is not entirely sure it's what she really wants. Isn't there more to life than charity lunches and yoga? Is Poppet destined for a life of designer grunge and decadence without lifting a finger to earn her own living, or is she brave enough to break out of the mould?

Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale Of The Sea Witch

by Serena Valentino Disney Storybook Art Team

How did the sea witch, Ursula, become so twisted and filled with hatred? After Ursula is cast out of the kingdom by King Triton, she makes a deal with three powerful witches to commit a terrible deed - but will Ursula or the witches be happy with the outcome? Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with Ursula. Will the cost of losing her enchanting voice and nearly her soul prove too high for Ariel, or will the power of good prevail?

Pop Goes the Weasel: The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes

by Albert Jack

From the international bestselling author of Red Herrings and White Elephants—a curious guide to the hidden histories of classic nursery rhymes.Who was Mary Quite Contrary, or Georgie Porgie? How could Hey Diddle Diddle offer an essential astronomy lesson? Do Jack and Jill actually represent the execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette? And if Ring Around the Rosie isn’t about the plague, then what is it really about? This book is a quirky, curious, and sometimes sordid look at the truth behind popular nursery rhymes that uncovers the strange tales that inspired them—from Viking raids to political insurrection to smuggling slaves to freedom.Read Albert Jack's posts on the Penguin Blog.

Pop Team Epic (Pop Team Epic #1)

by Bkub Okawa

A gonzo, irreverent, four-panel manga featuring two 14-year-old girls who will bicker and curse their way into your heart.No filter. No shame. No logic. No problem! So you think that Popuko and Pipimi are just typical cute, sweet tweens? Think again f#%**ers!Ask the millions of fans in Japan and abroad….. these girls are nasty, vulgar, and they don&’t take crap from anyone! The bizarre four-panel comic by Bkub Okawa, on which the hit anime is based, is filled with obscure pop culture references (including walk-ons by characters from other series) and tongue-in-cheek—and in-your-face—quips and snipes, as well as inappropriate physical violence.POP TEAM EPIC will keep you laughing, confused, and addicted!

Pop Team Epic, Second Season (Pop Team Epic #2)

by Bkub Okawa

A gonzo, irreverent, four-panel manga featuring two 14-year-old girls who will bicker and curse their way into your heart.No filter. No shame. No logic. No problem! So you think that Popuko and Pipimi are just typical cute, sweet tweens? Think again f#%**ers!Ask the millions of fans in Japan and abroad….. these girls are nasty, vulgar, and they don&’t take crap from anyone!The bizarre four-panel comic by Bkub Okawa, on which the hit anime is based, is filled with obscure pop culture references (including walk-ons by characters from other series) and tongue-in-cheek—and in-your-face—quips and snipes, as well as inappropriate physical violence.POP TEAM EPIC will keep you laughing, confused, and addicted!

Pop!

by Aury Wallington

Marit has decided: It's time to lose it. Being a virgin is getting in the way of holding on to a boyfriend. So who better to get it over with than her best guy friend, Jamie? They've known each other forever. It's pressure-free. But doing the deed changes everything. Jamie falls for Marit! Not only does he ruin her chances with the guy she had in her sights, now she's in danger of losing her friends too. If only there was a way to un-do it! Aury Wallington, a writer for Sex and the City and Veronica Mars, paints an entertaining and thoughtful portrait of the mess we make when we divorce sex from love.

Popco

by Scarlett Thomas

PopCo tells the story of Alice Butler??—??a subversively smart girl in our commercial-soaked world who grows from reclusive orphan to burgeoning vigilante, buttressed by mystery, codes, math, and the sense her grandparents gave her that she could change the world.Alice??—??slight introvert, crossword compositor??—??works at PopCo, a globally successful and slightly sinister toy company. Lured by their CEO to a Thought Camp out on the moors, PopCo's creatives must invent the ultimate product for teenage girls. Meanwhile, Alice receives bizarre, encrypted messages she suspects relate to her grandfather's decoding of a centuries-old manuscript that many??—??including her long-disappeared father??—??believe leads to buried treasure. Its key, she's sure, is engraved on the necklace she's been wearing since she was ten. Using the skills she learned from her grandparents and teaching us aspects of cryptanalysis, Alice discovers the source of these creepy codes. Will this lead her to the mysterious treasure or another, even more carefully guarded secret?“The code-breaking and -making heroine of [this] smart, engaging novel takes a critical view of the corporate marketing of cool . . . a captivating heroine.”??—??Publishers Weekly

Popcorn: The Kernel of Truth

by Alexis Burling

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Poppy Done to Death: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery (Aurora Teagarden #8)

by Charlaine Harris

Aurora Teagarden, mild-mannered librarian, has spent her entire life in the same small Georgia town. Along with her sister-in-law Poppy, Roe has finally earned a coveted spot in the Uppity Women, an exclusive group that does more than flower arranging. But Poppy is a no-show on their induction day. Roe stops by Poppy's house to find out why and is shocked to discover Poppy dead on the kitchen floor, and it's not by accident. There's no lack of suspects, since both Poppy and her husband were unfaithful. Even the detective in charge of the case, Roe's former lover Arthur Smith, has a past with Poppy.As if that weren't enough, Roe has rekindled a relationship with another old flame and things are moving fast, with plans to meet his mother at Thanksgiving. She's also acquired an unexpected house guest: her half-brother, who's run away from his parents' home in California. Balancing her personal life while looking into Poppy's murder isn't easy, but Roe is determined to give it -- and Poppy -- her best effort. And when Roe discovers that the crime scene has been ransacked, she knows someone is desperate to hide a secret. Roe will have to dig through Poppy's life to uncover the truth and bring the killer to justice.Poppy Done to Death is the engaging eighth installment of the Aurora Teagarden mysteries by #1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris. The series has been adapted into film for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

Por trece razones

by Jay Asher

La novela best seller en la que se basa la nueva serie de Netfilx. No puedes poner freno al futuro. Ni reescribir el pasado. La única forma de revelar los secretos es... darle al «Play». Una caja, trece caras de casete, trece culpables y una víctima. Apenas han pasado dos semanas desde el suicido de Hanna, cuando Clay encuentra una misteriosa caja en la puerta de su casa. La caja contiene unos casetes que serán el comienzo de un perverso juego que involucrará a todos los responsables de la muerte de Hanna. Reseñas:«Inquietante, bella y devastadora.»Chicago Tribune «Una visión fascinante de la mente de alguien que tomaría esta terrible decisión. Brillante e hipnótico.»Kirkus Review «Ritmo trepidante y emoción vertiginosa.»School Library Journal

Porque eres mia

by Beth Kery

Beth Kery, la exitosa autora bestseller en el New York Times, enciende un romance al rojo vivo como ningún otro, donde las reglas del deseo se rompen durante una noche embriagadora tras otra... Cuando Francesca conoció a Ian, la atracción fue mutua, una chispa deliciosamente física que se encendió entre ellos. Para Ian, ella era el tipo de mujer al que no podía resistirse, pues era realmente inocente. Para Francesca, él era el tipo de hombre que temía y deseaba: oscuro, extremo, dominante e imponente. Lo qué pasó entre ellos no se podía ignorar; sólo podían entregarse a ello, evolucionando hacia un vínculo ineludible. Desde un jet privado a un interludio en París, desde una cita atrevida en un museo público a la intimidad de un hotel de lujo, Francesca y Ian se reúnen cada vez que brota la necesidad. Pero a medida que su relación se hace más intensa, Francesca descubre algo sobre Ian --y sobre ella misma-- que cambiará para siempre el juego y los jugadores. Es algo que nunca esperaban, algo que hace girar sus vidas fuera de control de un modo delirante... INCLUYE UN ADELANTO DE WHEN I'M WITH YOU DE BETH KERY PÚBLICO ADULTO

Portfolio Deutsch= German Workbook, Level 1

by Paul Rusch

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Portrait of America Volume 1: From Before Columbus to the End of Reconstruction

by Stephen B. Oates

This is the first of two volumes which take a biographical approach to portray American history as the story of real people who actually lived, struggled, enjoyed triumphs and suffered failures. The articles in each chapter provide different perspectives on a period or historical question, and each selection has been chosen for its literary merit, its importance to historical scholarship, and its potential for exciting students' interest.

Portrait of America to 1877, 9th ed.

by Stephen B. Oates Charles J. Errico

Portrait of America is an anthology of essays written by some of America's most eminent historians. Suitable for U.S. history survey courses, the collection maintains a loose biographical focus. The essays in this secondary-source reader humanize American history by portraying it as a story of real people with whom students can easily identify. More than 20 percent of the essays in the Ninth Edition are new. Each selection is preceded by an introduction for context, and a helpful glossary identifies important individuals, events, and concepts. Study questions follow each selection, prompting students to make comparisons between the readings.

Portrait of America, Volume 1: From the European Discovery of America to the End of Reconstruction

by Stephen B. Oates Charles J. Errico

PORTRAIT OF AMERICA is an anthology of essays written by some of America?s most eminent historians. The collection maintains a loose biographical focus. The essays in this secondary-source reader humanize American history by portraying it as a story of real people with whom students can easily identify. More than 25 percent of the essays in the Tenth Edition are new, many from books that have been nationally and internationally recognized for their insight, accuracy, and timeliness, ensuring that the readings continue to be provocative and trustworthy. Each selection is preceded by an introduction for context, and a helpful glossary identifies important individuals, events, and concepts. Study questions follow each selection, prompting students to make comparisons between the readings.

Portrait of America, Volume 2: From Reconstruction to the Present

by Stephen B. Oates Charles J. Errico

Portrait of America is an anthology of essays written by some of America's most eminent historians. Suitable for U. S. history survey courses, the collection maintains a loose biographical focus. The essays in this secondary-source reader humanize American history by portraying it as a story of real people with whom students can easily identify. More than 20 percent of the essays in the Ninth Edition are new. Each selection is preceded by an introduction for context, and a helpful glossary identifies important individuals, events, and concepts. Study questions follow each selection, prompting students to make comparisons between the readings.

Portrait of a Donor: A Starters Story

by Lissa Price

A digital-only short story set in the STARTERS world, told from Briona's pov. STARTERS received rave reviews, including this from the Los Angeles Times: "The only thing better than a terrific concept is one that is as well executed as Starters. Readers who have been waiting for a worthy successor to Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games will find it here. Dystopian sci-fi at its best, Starters is a terrific series kickoff with a didn't-see-that-coming conclusion that will leave readers on the edges of their seats . . ." Includes a sneak peek at the sequel to STARTERS, Lissa Price's ENDERS, where Callie is ready to fight for the truth--even if it kills her.

Portrait of a Lady: A Leonardo DaVinci Mystery

by Diane A. Stuckart

The legendary Renaissance man and amateur sleuth is back in this exciting follow-up to The Queen's Gambit. As court engineer to the Duke of Milan, Leonardo da Vinci turns his superior mind to a variety of pursuits-from painting to solving the occasional murder.<P><P> After the deaths of two female servants, Leonardo asks his apprentice, Dino, to go undercover disguised as a woman in the service of the Duke's ward, Contessa Caterina. This should be easy enough, given that "Dino" is in reality Delfina, a young woman masquerading as a boy to serve as Leonardo's apprentice. Delfina is soon torn between her loyalty to Leonardo and her growing feelings for Gregorio, the handsome captain of the Duke's guard. But if what the Contessa's tarot cards foretold is correct, Delfina might be destined to lose her heart...and perhaps her life.

Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man: The Modernist Classic Novel By James Joyce (James Joyce Archive)

by James Joyce

First published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Poseidon's Arrow: Dirk Pitt #22 (A Dirk Pitt Adventure #22)

by Clive Cussler Dirk Cussler

It is the greatest advance in American defense technology in decades--an attack submarine capable of incredible underwater speeds. There is only one problem: A key element of the prototype is missing--and the man who developed it is dead.<P><P>At the same time, ships have started vanishing mid-ocean, usually never to be found again, but when they are, sometimes bodies are found aboard...burned to a crisp. What is going on? And what does it have to do with an Italian submarine that vanished in 1943? Or did it?It is up to NUMA director Dirk Pitt and his team, aided by a beautiful NCIS agent and by Pitt's children, Dirk, Jr., and Summer, to go on a desperate international chase to find the truth. But what they discover is a much, much greater threat than even they imagined...

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