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15 Stories about Immigration and Finding Home

by Adi Alsaid, Varsha Bajaj, Maria E. Andreu, Sharon Morse, Misa Sugiura, Nafiza Azad, Maurene Goo, Sona Charaipotra, Yamile Saied Méndez, Zoraida Córdova, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Sara Farizan, Isabel Quintero, Justine Larbalestier, Lilliam Rivera ...

This exceptional and powerful anthology explores the joys, heartbreaks and triumphs of immigration, with stories by critically acclaimed and bestselling YA authors who are shaped by the journeys they and their families have taken from home—and to find home.WELCOMEFrom some of the most exciting bestselling and up-and-coming YA authors writing today…journey from Ecuador to New York City and ... Read more

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This exceptional and powerful anthology explores the joys, heartbreaks and triumphs of immigration, with stories by critically acclaimed and bestselling YA authors who are shaped by the journeys they and their families have taken from home—and to find home.WELCOMEFrom some of the most exciting bestselling and up-and-coming YA authors writing today…journey from Ecuador to New York City and
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Beatrix Potter

by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara ...

Illustrated by Sara Rhys ...

Series series Little People, BIG DREAMS
**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series**Discover the inspiring story of Beatrix Potter, the legendary author, illustrator and protector of nature.During her childhood in London, little Beatrix loved to draw. She drew everything she came across, and particularly loved drawing animals and other things that she spotted in the natural world around her.As an adult, she ... Read more

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**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series**Discover the inspiring story of Beatrix Potter, the legendary author, illustrator and protector of nature.During her childhood in London, little Beatrix loved to draw. She drew everything she came across, and particularly loved drawing animals and other things that she spotted in the natural world around her.As an adult, she
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New Frontiers of Celestial Mechanics: Theory and Applications

I-CELMECH Training School, Milan, Italy, February 3–7, 2020

Edited by Giulio Baù, Sara Di Ruzza, Rocío Isabel Páez, Tiziano Penati, Marco Sansottera ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This volume contains the detailed text of the major lectures delivered during the I-CELMECH Training School 2020 held in Milan (Italy). The school aimed to present a contemporary review of recent results in the field of celestial mechanics, with special emphasis on theoretical aspects. The stability of the Solar System, the rotations of celestial bodies and orbit determination, as well as the ... Read more

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This volume contains the detailed text of the major lectures delivered during the I-CELMECH Training School 2020 held in Milan (Italy). The school aimed to present a contemporary review of recent results in the field of celestial mechanics, with special emphasis on theoretical aspects. The stability of the Solar System, the rotations of celestial bodies and orbit determination, as well as the
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Detoxing Masculinity in Anglophone Literature and Culture

In Search of Good Men

Edited by Sara Martín, M. Isabel Santaulària ...

Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
This edited volume rethinks Masculinity Studies by breaking away from the notion of the perpetual crisis of masculinity. It argues that not enough has been done to distinguish patriarchy from masculinity and proposes to detox masculinity by offering a collection of positive representations of men in fictional and non-fictional texts. The editors show how ideas of hegemonic and toxic masculinity ... Read more

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This edited volume rethinks Masculinity Studies by breaking away from the notion of the perpetual crisis of masculinity. It argues that not enough has been done to distinguish patriarchy from masculinity and proposes to detox masculinity by offering a collection of positive representations of men in fictional and non-fictional texts. The editors show how ideas of hegemonic and toxic masculinity
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Geographies of Women's Health

Place, Diversity and Difference

Edited by Nancy Davis Lewis, Isabel Dyck, Sara McLafferty ...

Series series Routledge International Studies of Women and Place
This international collection explores the relationships between society, place, gender and health, and how these play out in different parts of the world. The chapters work together in examining the complex layering of social, economic and political relations that frame women's health. The authors demonstrate that women's health needs to be understood 'in place' if gains are to be made in ... Read more

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This international collection explores the relationships between society, place, gender and health, and how these play out in different parts of the world. The chapters work together in examining the complex layering of social, economic and political relations that frame women's health. The authors demonstrate that women's health needs to be understood 'in place' if gains are to be made in
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Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World

by Susan Hood ...

Illustrated by Sophie Blackall, Emily Winfield Martin, Shadra Strickland, Melissa Sweet, LeUyen Pham, Oge Mora, Julie Morstad, Lisa Brown, Selina Alko, Hadley Hooper, Isabel Roxas, Erin Robinson, Sara Palacios ...

“Each poem and illustration shines with a personality all its own.” —Shelf Awareness (starred review)“This book has definitely made an impact on my life.” —Kitt Shapiro, daughter of Eartha KittFresh, accessible, and inspiring, Shaking Things Up introduces fourteen revolutionary young women—each paired with a noteworthy female artist—to the next generation of activists, trailblazers, and rabble ... Read more

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“Each poem and illustration shines with a personality all its own.” —Shelf Awareness (starred review)“This book has definitely made an impact on my life.” —Kitt Shapiro, daughter of Eartha KittFresh, accessible, and inspiring, Shaking Things Up introduces fourteen revolutionary young women—each paired with a noteworthy female artist—to the next generation of activists, trailblazers, and rabble
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Global Children’s Literature in the College Classroom

by Sara Austin, Tanja Nathanael, Debalina Banerjee, Danilo M. Baylen, Johann Frederick A. Cabbab, Hung-Shu Chen, Deanna Day, Stephen Dudas, Erika Haber0, Christa Catherine Jones1, Emily Murphy2, Mary Napoli3, Audrey Isabel Taylor4, Maria Truglio5, Sara Van den Bossche6, Jean Webb7, Yasemin Yilmaz Yüksek8 ...

Global Children's Literature in the College Classroom explores the importance of children's literature as a pedagogical resource in any college course. It can be used to introduce a complex topic, give students a glimpse into a specific culture, or expand the way students think about education and teaching. Global children's literature is particularly useful in language classrooms, education ... Read more

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Global Children's Literature in the College Classroom explores the importance of children's literature as a pedagogical resource in any college course. It can be used to introduce a complex topic, give students a glimpse into a specific culture, or expand the way students think about education and teaching. Global children's literature is particularly useful in language classrooms, education
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Queen Hereafter

A Novel

by Isabelle Schuler ...

Narrated by Sara Vickers ...

Unabridged

12 hours 16 min

“A bruising tale of passion, ambition, power, vengeance, and desire . . . a stunning retelling.” **—**Entertainment Weekly, Most Anticipated Books of Fall“Suspenseful, atmospheric and full of twists and turns, I loved the brutal, backstabbing world that Isabelle Schuler conjures up where only the most ruthless can survive. A thoroughly enjoyable read!”—Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

“A bruising tale of passion, ambition, power, vengeance, and desire . . . a stunning retelling.” **—**Entertainment Weekly, Most Anticipated Books of Fall“Suspenseful, atmospheric and full of twists and turns, I loved the brutal, backstabbing world that Isabelle Schuler conjures up where only the most ruthless can survive. A thoroughly enjoyable read!”—Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne
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Homecoming

A mesmerising and addictive thriller that will keep you hooked

by Isabel Ashdown ...

Narrated by Emily Joyce, Sara Novak ...

Series series A Highcap Mystery
Unabridged

10 hours 32 min

'Dark, insidious, unsettling, fabulous.' Sharon BoltonPERFECT NEIGHBOURS OR PRIME SUSPECTS?Welcome to The Starlings, Dorset's most exclusive community featuring luxury homes, ocean views, security gates. Everyone who lives here is living their dream.Until someone falls from the clock tower during a summer party.When the police start investigating, residents start remembering what The Starlings ... Read more

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'Dark, insidious, unsettling, fabulous.' Sharon BoltonPERFECT NEIGHBOURS OR PRIME SUSPECTS?Welcome to The Starlings, Dorset's most exclusive community featuring luxury homes, ocean views, security gates. Everyone who lives here is living their dream.Until someone falls from the clock tower during a summer party.When the police start investigating, residents start remembering what The Starlings
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World Protests

A Study of Key Protest Issues in the 21st Century

by Isabel Ortiz, Sara Burke, Mohamed Berrada, Hernán Saenz Cortés ...

Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
This is an open access book.The start of the 21st century has seen the world shaken by protests, from the Arab Spring to the Yellow Vests, from the Occupy movement to the social uprisings in Latin America. There are periods in history when large numbers of people have rebelled against the way things are, demanding change, such as in 1848, 1917, and 1968. Today we are living in another time of ... Read more

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This is an open access book.The start of the 21st century has seen the world shaken by protests, from the Arab Spring to the Yellow Vests, from the Occupy movement to the social uprisings in Latin America. There are periods in history when large numbers of people have rebelled against the way things are, demanding change, such as in 1848, 1917, and 1968. Today we are living in another time of
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The Locked Attic

by B P Walter ...

Narrated by Clare Corbett, Sam Newton ...

Unabridged

7 hours

‘Charged with darkness and plotted with watchmaker precision.’ A. J. Finn‘Sinister, a just-one-more-page thriller’ Chris WhitakerThere’s something in my neighbour’s attic.Something steeped in shadows. A secret to everyone. Seen by no one…He stands sometimes at the window. Hidden in the corner of my eye.I know he’s there. I know he’s watching.Now my son is dead. My neighbour is not.And I’m goi... ... Read more

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‘Charged with darkness and plotted with watchmaker precision.’ A. J. Finn‘Sinister, a just-one-more-page thriller’ Chris WhitakerThere’s something in my neighbour’s attic.Something steeped in shadows. A secret to everyone. Seen by no one…He stands sometimes at the window. Hidden in the corner of my eye.I know he’s there. I know he’s watching.Now my son is dead. My neighbour is not.And I’m goi...
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The House Sitter

by Debbie Howells ...

Narrated by Sophie Roberts ...

Unabridged

10 hours 4 min

⭐The new breathtaking suspense from the bestselling, Richard and Judy pick author⭐Praise for Debbie Howells:‘A terrific talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions’ Peter JamesNever rely on the kindness of strangers…You trust me with your home, yet we’ve never met. While you’re away, I tend to your French chateau. Or so you believe.But behind your back I immerse mys... ... Read more

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⭐The new breathtaking suspense from the bestselling, Richard and Judy pick author⭐Praise for Debbie Howells:‘A terrific talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions’ Peter JamesNever rely on the kindness of strangers…You trust me with your home, yet we’ve never met. While you’re away, I tend to your French chateau. Or so you believe.But behind your back I immerse mys...
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