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Es que para Nauro, como para otros lúcidos y emprendedores, el tiempo apocalíptico del contagio chino se convirtió en época de producción y cosecha, cuyos frutos surten ahora un prometedor mercado comunitario cultural y espiritual, a partir de historias transmitidas por paisanos y un merecido reconocimiento a personajes e íconos culturales y sociales de las provincias del Sur de Santander y otras regiones.Los "Historias sin de Jarantivá", presentados...
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"Schopenhauer: Literary Analysis" delves into the depths of the mind of the renowned German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, meticulously and insightfully exploring his extensive collection of essays and literary works. This book provides a critical analysis of his ideas, examining how Schopenhauer wove his philosophical reflections into a unique literary tapestry, unraveling the layers of meaning behind his words and revealing the lasting influence...
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Library trilogy volume 1
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"Two strangers find themselves connected by a mysterious and vast library, which contains many wonders and even more secrets, in the powerfully moving first book in a new series from the international bestselling author of Red Sister and Prince of Thorns.On a used-up world where civilisations have risen and retreated in an endless tide, leaving a dusty wasteland in their wake, there is one constant: an ancient library, the repository of all knowledge...
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Junia is a mule. But she's not just any mule. She's a mule with an important job. Every morning she carries her Book Woman up and down the rugged hills and surrounding woodlands near the Kentucky town of Troublesome Creek. Book Woman is a Pack Horse librarian. She and Junia deliver free books and reading material to the people living in the hills and woods. It's not easy work. Every month they ride hundreds of miles to make their deliveries. They've...
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A moon shines indoors, bats fly through the stacks, and a wolf howls in the distance. That's unexpected-even for the Nightingale Library. A parade of zombie monks is marching through, and they're eating books. The only hope? Mary Shelley and Ben Franklin. Between Mary's monster of books and Ben's electricity, will the zombies be defeated?
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Cobblestone floors, heavy, dusty books, quills and parchment-the Library has transformed.The clues: strange rustling sounds, a gentle rapping, and a black feather or two. Who's to blame? It's Poe's Raven, of course, come to find the lost Lenore. But Lenore only exists in the poem . . . doesn't she?
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Sandy beaches, tiny arrows, and knee-high trees. What has the Library turned into this time? The Nightingale Library pages are up against armies of tiny people on the island of Lilliput from Gulliver's Travels. Meanwhile their giant arch enemies have lost track of their giant pet monkey, who's loose in the Library!
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It's the assistant librarian's birthday! When the Nightingale Library pages surprise him, the shock is theirs-a Minotaur has turned the Library into a deadly labyrinth! Apollo, Perseus, Theseus, and Ariadne have entered the Library to help out. Can these Greek gods and goddesses help the kids find their way out of this maze?
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!) This is Volume 1, featuring 12 enchanting fairy tales. More magical stories await you in Volumes 2 and 3. Welcome to a world of enchanting fairy tales, created especially for children and their parents! These 12 chapters, each containing a unique fairy tale, are brimming with love, kindness and valuable life lessons that will gently guide your little ones towards better behavior, overcoming their fears and tackling age-related challenges.Within...
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In this contemporary retelling of The Great Gatsby, by comedian Sara Benincasa, a teenage girl becomes entangled in the romance and drama of a Hamptons social circle and is implicated in a scandal that shakes the summer community.
When Naomi Rye arrives in the Hamptons to spend the summer with her socialite mother, she fully expects to be miserable mingling with the sons and daughters of her mother's mega-rich friends. Yet Naomi finds herself unexpectedly...
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Emily is a little girl, who is shy and reserved. But she enjoys playing football. Her friends and classmates ridicule Emily for her interest in football. Nonetheless, she is determined to pursue her passion and become a successful football player.Every day, after returning from school, Emily quickly finishes her homework and practices. Her parents understands the love Emily has for the sport and supports her in every way.
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The year is 1920 and the setting is a shtetl, a small village in northern Poland, where Fivel and his family live in fear of the ruthless Cossacks and unpredictable pogroms. As he and his mother, brother, and sisters struggle to stay alive, nine-year-old Fivel is hungry, is cold, is a rascal, is goodhearted, longs for his father, and is afraid for their lives. Will the money from America ever come? Has their father forgotten about them, perhaps even...
13) Jerry Pinkney
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Explore the life and career of writer and poet Jerry Pinkney, author of Soapstone Signs.
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This read-together board book is a snowballing narrative of animal chaos that culminates in story time under a blanket tent.
Everyone's on the sofa to share a book: zebra, cat, child, lion. "Wait!" says zebra, "Stork isn't here yet!" Then cat needs a cushion, hamster's missing, someone's sitting on lion's tail, fish wants to be in the middle . . . . NOW they'll be able to start-won't they?
In this fun, humorous story, the familiar chaos of piling...
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"Algarda: In Search of the Lost Amulet" is an exciting narrative that immerses readers in a charming world full of mysteries. The plot follows the journey of Carlos and his son, Miguel, in a magical village called Algarda, where peace is disrupted by an ambitious sorceress and a mysterious amulet.In this tale of adventure and courage, readers embark on a journey filled with challenges, joining brave and captivating characters in their struggle against...
16) WordRealm
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Shay's mother has disappeared. Her father has become withdrawn following her mother's disappearance and there is little Shay can do to help. Then, one night, Shay saves her father from a strange assailant in his study and is carried to another world with her father where the truth about her mother is revealed. Discovering that her mother is apparently not the person Shay has admired all her life, leads Shay to question her own values which she has...
17) Kadir Nelson
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Explore the life and career of Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King-awarded author and illustrator Kadir Nelson.
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Enemy...War...Love...The time has come when old enemies rise, bringing terror in their awake.Darkness has fallen covering the land... shadows and monsters lurking from every corner._Hunter genes run through his blood but will it be enough to save them all and heal a broken heart which fate has bestowed upon him?
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The Queens of STEAM series explores the life and work of women who've made a big impact in a specific area of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) In this edition, newly independent readers meet Dr. Carla Hayden, the first woman Librarian of Congress.All hail, Dr. Carla Hayden! Each title in the Queens of STEAM ends with a glossary and activities for aspiring STEAMERS. Mari Bolte graduated with a major...
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Archie Greene volume 1
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IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 8
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D. D. Everest's magical middle grade debut, filled with enchanted books and mysterious activity, is sure to captivate readers. Open this book . . . if you dare to face what awaits you inside!
On his twelfth birthday, Archie Greene receives a mysterious package containing an ancient book in a language he doesn't recognize. The gift leads him to a family he didn't know he had and a world he never knew existed.
With the help of his cousins, Bramble...
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