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2021.
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"Two teenagers, a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot, meet at a taverna on the island they both call home. In the taverna, hidden beneath garlands of garlic, chili peppers and creeping honeysuckle, Kostas and Defne grow in their forbidden love for each other. A fig tree stretches through a cavity in the roof, and this tree bears witness to their hushed, happy meetings and eventually, to their silent, surreptitious departures. The tree is there when...
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A collection of poetry and short prose focused on understanding how past wounds impact our present relationships. The author describes how intense emotions accumulate in our subconscious and condition us to act and react in certain ways. In a spare, poetic style, he guides readers through the excavation and release of the past that is required for growth.
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Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2020]
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260 pages ; 22 cm
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"El popular experto en crianza de los hijos y autor superventas del New York Times identifica las tres razones principales por las que los niños se portan mal (atenciaon, poder, venganza) y proporciona soluciones praacticas basadas en la experiencia parasaber quae hacer en cada situaciaon"--
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Diary of a wimpy kid volume 5
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While trying to find a new best friend after feuding with Rowley, middle-school slacker Greg Heffley is warned by older family members that adolescence is a time to act more responsibly and to think seriously about his future.
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Rise
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"An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines clear text with engaging artwork to help the youngest children recognize and confront unjust actions."--
7) Allegiant
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Divergent trilogy volume 3
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The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered, fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she's known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and painful memories. But Tris's new reality is even more alarming than the one she left...
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William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
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416 pages ; 22 cm
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"A chilling and blisteringly relevant literary novel of social horror centered around a brutal killing that takes place in a full-contact haunted escape room-a provocative exploration of capitalism, hate politics, racial fetishism, and our obsession withfear as entertainment. On April 27, 1997, four contestants make it to the final cell of the Quigley House, a full-contact haunted escape room in Lincoln, Nebraska, made famous for its monstrosities,...
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Conecta
Pub. Date
2015
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186 pages : 1 illustration ; 23 cm.
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"Una introducci?n a la pr?ctica del mindfulness y su aplicaci?n en el d?a a d?a, con el objetivo de aprender a desconectar del ruido y la presi?n exteriores, conectar con uno mismo y controlar su estr?s. Beatriz Mu?oz, con su extensa experiencia en la formaci?n de mindfulness, introduce una serie de ejercicios que permitir?n al lector aplicar estos planteamientos de forma pr?ctica, con propuestas como la meditaci?n de la espinaca, la de la impresora...
10) The giver
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Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives.
11) Cat nights
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Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
2008
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
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Felicity the witch begins turning herself into a cat as soon as she is old enough, and even though the rules say that she can only turn back into a witch eight times, she does it again on the ninth night.
Publisher
Oceano
Pub. Date
2021.
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407 pages
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Cuántas veces has dicho “no” a algo que realmente deseabas hacer? ¿En cuántas ocasiones el temor, la duda o la indecisión te han impedido intentar cosas nuevas? ¿Qué ocurriría si simplemente te atrevieras a decir “sí”? Los inspiradores testimonios contenidos en este libro te mostrarán qué sucede cuando dejamos atrás nuestros miedos y aceptamos los desafíos cotidianos. Se trata de historias reales protagonizadas por personas comunes...
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Rainbow Fish (Picture books) volume 3
Publisher
North-South Books
Pub. Date
1998
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 30 cm.
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When a big blue whale comes to live near their reef, there is a misunderstanding between him and Rainbow Fish and his friends that leaves everyone very unhappy and hungry.
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Pout-pout fish adventures volume 1
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2008
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
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The pout-pout fish believes he only knows how to frown, even though many of his friends suggest ways to change his expression, until one day a fish comes along that shows him otherwise.
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In a snow-cloaked kingdom, two rival servants--one who desperately wants to win the approval of the Red Jaga and the other who hopes to escape the Black Jaga--compete for the pure heart of a prince, only to discover they might be falling for each other instead. Includes author's note.
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Keeper of the lost cities volume 1
Publisher
Aladdin
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At age twelve, Sophie learns that the remarkable abilities that have always caused her to stand out identify her as an elf, and after being brought to Eternalia to hone her skills, discovers that she has secrets buried in her memory for which some would kill.
18) Unhappy campers
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Series
The underdogs volume 3
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
149 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
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The Underdogs and their classmates are taking a break to go to Camp Ruffing It for a few days of camping activities, but all the sounds and smells of the forest keep distracting Harley, causing trouble for everyone.
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Publisher
Planeta
Pub. Date
2022.
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282 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm
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"Lety Sahagún and Ashley Frangie, the voices of Se Regalan Dudas, one of the most successful podcasts in Spanish, have created Despertando to help you give an intention to your day, and to help you connect with yourself... in only five minutes! In these pages you will find tools, reflections, phrases and exercises that will help you discover the very best version of yourself. Within each chapter, you will find the guidance to connect with self-love,...
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