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Necropolis (La\otra Orilla Ser.)

by Santiago Gamboa

An unnamed author is invited to the International Congress of Biography and Memory in Jerusalem. In the conference rooms of a luxury hotel, he listens to a series of extraordinary life stories. But it is Jos Maturana - evangelical pastor, recovering drug addict and ex-con - with his story of redemption at the hands of a charismatic tattooed messiah from Miami, who fascinates the author more than any other. But is it true? Hours later however, Maturana is found dead in his hotel room. The narrator, moved by Maturana's life story sets out to discover the truth about his death.

Necessary Errors: A Novel

by Caleb Crain

ONE OF THE YEAR'S BEST BOOKS The Wall Street Journal #149; Slate #149; Kansas City Star #149; Flavorwire #149; Policy Mic #149; Buzzfeed #147;Necessary Errors is a very good novel, an enviably good one, and to read it is to relive all the anxieties and illusions and grand projects of one’s own youth. " #151;James Wood, The New Yorker An exquisite debut novel that brilliantly captures the lives and romances of young expatriates in newly democratic Prague It’s October 1990. Jacob Putnam is young and full of ideas. He’s arrived a year too late to witness Czechoslovakia’s revolution, but he still hopes to find its spirit, somehow He discovers a country at a crossroads between communism and capitalism, and a picturesque city overflowing with a vibrant, searching sense of possibility. As the men and women Jacob meets begin to fall in love with one another, no one turns out to be quite the same as the idea Jacob has of them#151;including Jacob himself. Necessary Errors is the long-awaited first novel from literary critic and journalist Caleb Crain. Shimmering and expansive, Crain’s prose richly captures the turbulent feelings and discoveries of youth as it stretches toward adulthood#151;the chance encounters that grow into lasting, unforgettable experiences and the surprises of our first ventures into a foreign world#151;and the treasure of living in Prague during an era of historic change.

Nearly Neptune

by Hugh Walters

Chris Godfrey and his crew employ a new hypothermia technique which freezes them into unconsciousness for most of the journey, but when their ship's automatic transmitter contact with Earth ceases, the conclusion is that the expedition has met with disaster.

Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself

by Monica Edinger Lesley Younge

Millions of Africans were enslaved during the transatlantic slave trade, but few recorded their personal experiences. Olaudah Equiano's The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano is perhaps the most well known of the autobiographies that exist. Using this narrative as a primary source text, authors Monica Edinger and Lesley Younge share Equiano's life story in "found verse," supplemented with annotations to give readers historical context. This poetic approach provides interesting analysis and synthesis, helping readers to better understand the original text. Follow Equiano from his life in Africa as a child to his enslavement at a young age, his travels across the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, his liberation, and his life as a free man.

Neanderthal Opens the Door to the Universe

by Preston Norton

Perfect for fans of John Green and Becky Albertalli, Neanderthal Opens the Door to the Universe is a "sneakily thought-provoking" and "utterly unforgettable" must-read for every fan of contemporary YA. Cliff Hubbard is a huge loser. Literally. His nickname at Happy Valley High School is Neanderthal because he's so enormous-6'6" and 250 pounds to be exact. He has nobody at school, and life in his trailer-park home has gone from bad to worse ever since his older brother's suicide. There's no one Cliff hates more than the nauseatingly cool quarterback Aaron Zimmerman. Then Aaron returns to school after a near-death experience with a bizarre claim: while he was unconscious he saw God, who gave him a list of things to do to make Happy Valley High suck less. And God said there's only one person who can help: Neanderthal. To his own surprise, Cliff says he's in. As he and Aaron make their way through the List, which involves a vindictive English teacher, a mysterious computer hacker, a decidedly unchristian cult of Jesus Teens, the local drug dealers, and the meanest bully at HVHS, Cliff feels like he's part of something for the first time since losing his brother. But fixing a broken school isn't as simple as it seems, and just when Cliff thinks they've completed the List, he realizes their mission hits closer to home than he ever imagined. Razor sharp, moving, and outrageously funny, Neanderthal Opens the Door to the Universe is an unforgettable story of finding your place in an imperfect world.

Neanderthal: A Novel (Booket Ser.)

by John Darnton

When a paleoanthropologist mysteriously disappears in the remote upper regions of the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan, two of his former students, once lovers and now competitors, set off in search of him. Along the way, they make an astounding discovery: a remnant band of Neanderthals, the ancient rivals to Homo sapiens, live on. The shocking find sparks a struggle that replays a conflict from thirty thousand years ago and delves into the heart of modern humanity.

NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Fitness

by Mike Murray Ross Howitt

Build your knowledge and develop the practical skills you need to achieve the Level 1/2 Technical Award with this brand new textbook, endorsed by NCFE and written by expert authors Mike Murray and Ross Howitt.· Access the information you need using the clear and attractive layout. · Test your knowledge and understanding, with activities and Test Yourself questions throughout.· Reinforce the knowledge and skills you need for both the written exam and synoptic project.· Endorsed by NCFE for the 2018 specification.

NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Business and Enterprise

by Tess Bayley Leanna Oliver

Build your knowledge and develop the practical enterprise skills you need to achieve the Level 1/2 Technical Award with this brand new textbook, endorsed by NCFE and written by business and enterprise experts Tess Bayley and Leanna Oliver.- Access the information you need using the clear and attractive layout. - Test your knowledge and understanding, with activities and Test Yourself questions throughout.- Reinforce the knowledge and skills you need for both the written exam and synoptic project.- Endorsed by NCFE for the 2018 specification, which is approved for inclusion in the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Key Stage 4 performance tables.

NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

by Maria Ferreiro Peteiro Elizabeth Rasheed Linda Wyatt Pete Wedlake

Exam board: CACHELevel: 3Subject: Health and Social CareFirst teaching: 2017First exams: Various datesMaster the essay-writing skills and concepts required to succeed in the Level 3 Extended Diploma with this CACHE-endorsed textbook.- Covers all 15 mandatory units of the qualification and the two synoptic external assessments.- Clearly outlines specific learning outcomes for each unit.- Develop students' ability to display evidence and effectively evaluate their performance with dedicated reflective activities.- Help learners develop independent research and writing skills in preparation for the external assessment and higher education.

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

by Louise Burnham

Be inspired to enhance classroom learning with this textbook, by highly respected and experienced author Louise Burnham.-Build your learning support skills with guidance tailored to the extensive new CACHE qualification due to launch in January 2018-Gain confidence in your role with practical advice and full explanations from best-selling author in STL , Louise Burnham -Translate theory into practice with Tips for Best Practice and Case Studies for challenging topics such as Behaviour Management-Strengthen your understanding of theory and practice, with comprehensive information linked clearly to assessment criteria-Find all the information you need with the colourful, clear design and appropriate language throughout the book -Make the most of your training with the Stretch and Challenge feature-Engage in debate on important STL topics with Classroom Discussion suggestions

Nazi Saboteurs (Scholastic Focus): Hitler's Secret Attack On America

by Samantha Seiple

A gripping tale of the little-known Nazi plot to attack on American soil, and the brave individuals who got in the way.In 1942, amid a growing German threat, Nazi agents infiltrated the United States in hopes of destroying American infrastructure and sowing panic throughout the nation. Nazi Saboteurs tells the nail-biting tale of this daring plot, buried in history, for young readers for the first time. Black-and-white historical photos throughout paint a picture of a nation on edge, the FBI caught unawares, and the incredible capture of eight dangerous criminals. A thrilling historical narrative for WWII buffs, reluctant readers, and adventure junkies.

The Nazi Hunters: How A Team Of Spies And Survivors Captured The World's Most Notorious Nazi

by Neal Bascomb

A thrilling spy mission, a moving Holocaust story, and a first-class work of narrative nonfiction.This Sydney Taylor Book Award- and YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award-winning story of Eichmann's capture is now a major motion picture starring Oscar Isaac and Ben Kingsley, Operation Finale!In 1945, at the end of World War II, Adolf Eichmann, the head of operations for the Nazis' Final Solution, walked into the mountains of Germany and vanished from view. Sixteen years later, an elite team of spies captured him at a bus stop in Argentina and smuggled him to Israel, resulting in one of the century's most important trials -- one that cemented the Holocaust in the public imagination.This is the thrilling and fascinating story of what happened between these two events. Illustrated with powerful photos throughout, impeccably researched, and told with powerful precision, THE NAZI HUNTERS is a can't-miss work of narrative nonfiction for middle-grade and YA readers.

Nazi Crimes and Their Punishment, 1943-1950: A Short History with Documents (Passages: Key Moments in History)

by Michael S. Bryant

&“With this timely book in Hackett Publishing's Passages series, Michael Bryant presents a wide-ranging survey of the trials of Nazi war criminals in the wartime and immediate postwar period. Introduced by an extensive historical survey putting these proceedings into their international context, this volume makes the case, central to Hackett's collection for undergraduate courses, that these events constituted a 'key moment' that has influenced the course of history. Appended to Bryant's analysis is a substantial section of primary sources that should stimulate student discussion and raise questions that are pertinent to warfare and human rights abuses today.&” —Michael R. Marrus, Chancellor Rose and Ray Wolfe Professor Emeritus of Holocaust Studies at the University of Toronto

Navy SEAL Dogs: My Tale of Training Canines for Combat

by Mike Ritland

Before there was Max, there was Mike. A true story much like the touching movie, Navy SEAL Dogs explores the incomparable relationship between trainer and military dog.From the author of Team Dog, Trident K9 Warriors gave readers an inside look at the Navy SEAL teams' elite K9 warriors-who they are, how they are trained, and the extreme missions they undertake to save lives. From detecting explosives to eliminating the bad guys, these powerful dogs are also some of the smartest and highest skilled working animals on the planet. Mike Ritland's job is to train them.This special edition re-telling presents the dramatic tale of how Ritland discovered his passion and grew up to become the trainer of the nation's most elite military working dogs. Ritland was a smaller-than-average kid who was often picked-on at school-which led him to spend more time with dogs at a young age. After graduating BUD/S training-the toughest military training in the world-to become a SEAL, he was on combat deployment in Iraq when he saw a military working dog in action and instantly knew he'd found his true calling. Ritland started his own company to train and supply working and protection dogs for the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, and other clients. He also started the Warrior Dog Foundation to help retired Special Operations dogs live long and happy lives after their service.Navy SEAL Dogs is the true story of how Mike Ritland grew from a skinny, bullied child, to a member of our nation's most elite SEAL Teams, to the trainer of the world's most highly skilled K9 warriors.

The Navigator (The NUMA Files #7)

by Paul Kemprecos Clive Cussler

Kurt Austin and the NUMA Special Assignments Team search for an ancient Middle Eastern relic with secret ties to an American founding father in the #1 bestselling New York Times-bestselling series. Years ago, an invaluable Phoenician statue known as the Navigator was stolen from the Baghdad museum, and there are men who would do anything to get their hands on it. Their first victim is a crooked antiquities dealer, murdered in cold blood. Their second target a UN investigator, only survives thanks to the timely assistance of Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala.What's so special about this statue? Austin wonders. The search for answers will take the NUMA team on an astonishing odyssey through time and space, one that encompasses no less than the lost treasures of King Solomon, a mysterious packet of documents personally encoded by Thomas Jefferson, and a top-secret scientific project that could change the world forever.And that's before the surprises really begin. . . . Rich with all the hair-raising action and endless invention that have become Cussler's hallmarks, The Navigator is the best yet from "Clive the Incredible".From the Paperback edition.

Navigating the Research University: A Guide for First-year Students (2nd Edition)

by Britt Andreatta

Full of practical tips and tools, and useful personal advice, Navigating The Research University: A Guide For First-Year Students, Second Edition, provides first-year students with a comprehensive introduction to education at a research institution. The text is designed to support students at a broad range of research universities by helping them understand what research is, the role it plays in the university, and the basic methodologies used in a variety of disciplines. Andreatta guides students to develop essential skills for academic success, including critical thinking, thoughtful analysis, and effective writing. In addition, the text includes valuable insights into the personal and working issues students may encounter as new and aspiring members of a community of scholars.

Navarro's Promise (A Novel of the Breeds #24)

by Lora Leigh

The breed guaranteed Mica no harm would come to her, but they never allowed for her sensual fascination with Navarro, or his unstoppable need to claim her as his mate, in both body and soul.Watch a Video

Naval Science 2: Maritime History, Leadership, and Nautical Sciences for the NJROTC Student (3rd Edition)

by Richard R. Hobbs

Naval Science 2, 3rd Edition is the new edition of a textbook that has long been a staple work for the NJROTC program. It provides a survey of early maritime history as well as the history of the U. S. Navy. In addition, this textbook covers the key leadership precepts and nautical sciences required by second-year students in the Navy high school NJROTC program.

Naval Battles of the Twentieth Century

by Richard Hough

The major naval powers -- America, Britain, Russia, and Japan -- have all played a part in the theater of war at sea over the last 100 years. This book is a detailed account of the bloody and tragic naval battles that took place in the 20th century and of the shifting pattern in the hierarchy of naval powers. In 1905, when this book begins, the first major engagement between ironclad fleets -- the Battle of Tsu-Shima -- took place in the Far East and decided the outcome of the Russo-Japanese war in Japan's favor. This and the other mighty sea battles of the 20th cent. are graphically reconstructed for the reader. Victories, defeats, and mutinies at sea, from the sinking of the "Bismarck" to the battles of Midway and Guadalcanal, are all recorded in detail. Illus. and maps.

Navajo History: The Land and the People

by Bill P. Acrey

The book presents the major areas of Navajo history from 1846 to the present.

Nauti Temptress

by Lora Leigh

The Mackay cousins—Natches, Rowdy, and Dawg—would do anything for family, so when former DHS agent Timothy Cranston drops off four sisters that Dawg never knew he had, there is no question: The cousins will protect and care for the girls, and their mother, because they’re family.Five years later, Eve Mackay, the eldest sister, has graduated from college and settled in to life as a Mackay in Pulaski County, Kentucky. She works hard as a cocktail waitress and helps out at the bed-and-breakfast that Dawg bought for her mother. If she keeps herself busy enough, maybe she’ll be able to stay away from the man she promised Dawg she wouldn’t date, the man who has awakened her most ravenous fantasies…He’s Brogan Campbell, a biker rumored to be a traitor and a thief. But he’s just playing a part; he came to Kentucky for a DHS mission that no one, except Cranston, is supposed to know about. Eve is the key to the whole operation, and his orders are to get her participation. But his need for Eve has nothing to do with stolen secrets and the safety of the country…When Dawg took in Eve and her sisters, he warned them that if they ever lied, cheated, or betrayed the family, they risked losing everything. But desire and danger are locked in an inescapable embrace, and Eve has to make her choice between family or Brogan, for better or worse…

Nauti Nights

by Lora Leigh

Kentucky marine James Mackay has concocted the perfect plan to finally snare Christa, the longtime love of his life. It's lowdown. It's hot. And Christa's all for it.

Nauti Intentions

by Lora Leigh

Major Alex Jansen has always had to quell the fire Janey Mackay ignites in him. Even touching her would mean death by the Mackay men. <P><P>Until now, the girl of his dreams has lived in a vacuum of affection, shying away from the danger she thinks men represent thanks to her painful past. But when someone starts leaving Janey spine-chilling notes, Alex won't rest until she's completely safe and completely his- body and soul.

Nauti Dreams (Nauti #3)

by Lora Leigh

Natches Mackay separated himself from his family years ago, except for the two cousins who became the only family he knows. <P>Now, he's being dragged back into his father's life in a way that could destroy him and the only woman he's ever felt a spark for.

Nauti Deceptions

by Lora Leigh

Sheriff Zeke Mayes is prepared for a long struggle getting Rogue Walker to drop her defenses-and give in to desire. But soon Zeke will become embroiled in a deadly game that sweeps Rogue up in its wake. And when everything is a matter of life and death, there is no reason to hold back...

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