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"From his youth as a revolutionist to his time as a Deputy U.S. Marshal, aging lawman Iron St. John has become a larger-than-life figure-and in the process, the man has disappeared behind the myth. During his brief, unsuccessful political career, St. John published his memoirs-a sanitized version of his adventures to appeal to the masses. A generation later, the clouded truth of this giant of the Old West has been all but lost. Now, Buck Jones, a pioneering film star, is vying for a cinematic story that will launch his career to incredible heights. He approaches Emmet Rawlings, a retired Pinkerton detective, to set the record of St. John's life straight once and for all. Twenty years ago, Rawlings accompanied St. John on his final manhunt, and in desperate need for the funding a successful book promises, he dives deep into St. John's past-and his own buried memories-to tell the truth about this part-time hero."-- Provided by publisher.

"Tía Marita y sus cinco sobrinos van a disfrutar de una divertida mañana de piscina. Estando juntos nada puede ir mal, pero... ¡Oh, no! Tía Marita no puede seguir carganod con el peso de los problemas de sus sobrinos. De continuar así, terminarán por hundirse los seis. Una divertida historia sobre la importancia de buscar soluciones y pedir ayuda cuando más la necesitamos." -- Back cover.

"Encuentra la inspiración en este manual de ganchillo con más de 150 puntos explicados paso a paso. Con un diseño moderno e innovador, Ganchillo paso a paso es el libro ideal para tejedores de todas las edades. Lleva a cabo tus mejores creaciones siguiendo útiles consejos y prueba técnicas que aportarán algo nuevo a tus proyectos." -- Publisher's website.

"Descubre el gozoso mundo de la propagación de plantas con esta fascinante guía paso a paso de la mano de los Two Dirty Boys. En ella encontrarás 20 proyectos de propagación que incluyen plantas de interior como la costilla de Adán, el ficus lira o la violeta africana, pero también tesoros de exterior como la fragante lavanda o los sabrosos tomates. Todo son ventajas cuando se cultivan plantas de interior a partir de esquejes: crearás originales regalos para amigos y familiares desde cero y poblarás de verde todas las estancias de la casa haciendo algo divertido, fácil y beneficioso para el planeta. Entre las breves entrevistas con aficionados y expertos en la propagación y las inspiradoras anécdotas históricas, no tardarán en correr en busca de tierra para macetas."-- Publisher's description.

¿Quieres saber por qué te sientes así? La ansiedad puede conducirte a la felicidad y al bienestar La ansiedad se considera una de las lacras de nuestro tiempo, y cuando se habla de ella lo habitual es tratarla como a una enemiga. Pero Núria Gabernet plantea una nueva forma de verla, te enseña a relacionarte con la ansiedad de manera constructiva y te invita a observarla y convertirla en una experiencia sanadora. Tras años de investigación personal y estudios multidisciplinares sobre el tema, la autora ofrece un enfoque integrativo de la ansiedad: se adentra en sus bases biológicas y psicológicas, repasa las funciones que ejerce en nuestra vida y ofrece estrategias para comprenderla y transformarla. Este libro recorre las principales causas que generan ansiedad, te guía y te interpela para que te observes y conozcas cómo, cuándo y por qué aparece, te proporciona herramientas para gestionarla y te anima a explorarlas para descubrir cuáles son las que mejor te pueden funcionar. Aprende a mantener una relación amigable con tu ansiedad, deja a un lado el sufrimiento que te provoca y escucha lo que tiene que decirte. Mírala de frente y considérala tu aliada, pues te informa de lo que no funciona en tu vida, lo que te perjudica o no te satisface. Deja de rechazarla y permite que te conduzca a un nuevo bienestar.

Told in rhyming text, Thelma is a pony who created a big splash when she dressed up and posed as a unicorn, but she returned to her best friend Otis the donkey when fame proved to be stressful; now her many fans want her back, and Thelma is reluctant--until Otis agrees to go along as her manager and backup, so she can concentrate on being awesome.

"This helpful, humorous handbook for the mathematically challenged uses author Ben Orlin's empathy, humor, and "bad drawings" to unravel the secrets behind the world's most confounding language"-- Provided by publisher.

"An anthology of brand-new poems inspired by Taylor Swift songs, from a powerhouse group of contemporary poets, including Kate Baer, Maggie Smith, and Joy Harjo"-- Provided by publisher.

"Charismatic, intriguing, and misunderstood: The Owl Handbook provides a beautifully photographed, thoughtfully researched, and accessible guide to these complex, captivating creatures. Spot an owl that's long been watching your every move and darker aspects of its reputation may spring to mind: harbinger of doom, guides through the spirit world, merciless bird of prey. Mythology and superstitions have projected our fear of the unknown onto these mostly night-dwelling creatures. But these wondrous birds are so much more than shadows or silent glides through the night. In The Owl Handbook, lifelong birding enthusiast John Shewey leads us through an exploration of owls' cultural impact as seen in folklore and mythology, provides in-depth investigations of 19 owls of North America and a survey of 200 owls across the globe, and gives advice on how to respectfully observe and protect these enigmatic birds, brought to life by hundreds of full-color photographs."--Publisher.

No one believed a woman could be stronger than a man, until Katie Brumbach--also known as Sandwina--displayed her show-stopping feats as a circus strongwoman. 100 pounds...200 pounds...300 pounds! Katie Brumbach became the world's top strongwoman after she ousted Eugen Sandow by lifting hundreds of pounds over her head (which Sandow could barely lift to his shoulders). After that, she took the last name Sandwina and thrived in the circus world--which she had been participating in since the age of two when she first performed with her family. She grew over six feet tall as she got older, but Katie never second-guessed herself, and she trained to build her muscles, always eager to test her skills and try new feats. After starting a family with a fellow performer, they were eventually signed to work with John Ringling of the Ringling Bros. Circus. Sandwina impressed the crowds by balancing a 1,000-pound cannon on her chest, by throwing a one-ton stone, and by having an iron slab broken on her body--she stole the show!

Describes the different types of vegetables and explains where they come from and how they end up in the grocery store.

For fans of Where's Waldo? and Pierre the Maze Detective, Where Did Van Gogh Go? is the arty spotting book that little kids and big kids alike can enjoy. Full of search and find scenes inspired by some of history's greatest artists, children can work to find a variety of hidden pictures - and learn about these fantastic artists along the way.

Award-winning war photographer Rita Leistner goes back to her roots. Between the ages of 20 and 30, photographer Rita Leistner spent her springs an summers planting spruce, fir and pine in the Canadian hinterlands. It is brutally demanding, lonely, calorie-depleting work that attracts a special breed of people, many of whom come back year after year for more of the same. In Forest for the trees, Leistner, who also spent decades working as a photographer in war zones, returns to a BC planters' camp to show what this largely out-of-sight, out-of-mind occupation consists of, and perhaps more intriguingly, what the planters themselves get out of it. The answers come in all shades of green, but also reveal how in this solitude there can still be found a deep-rooted human hunger for restoration.

A true fish-out-of-water story, or should we say, a pizza-out-of-Connecticut story, about a New Haven-native with a love for the town's beloved "apizza" (pronounced: ah-beetz), who does the impossible by bringing the charred, thin-crusted, best pizza in the world to southern Florida.

Jenny turns into a Yorkie werewolf and gets caught in a war between one small town's creatures of the night - and the mafia. Teaming up with a lame vampire, she embarks on a quest to bring peace to her community through much bloodshed.

Xiao Chi, a driven girl who's been looking for love, gets asked out by a hot guy on the eve of Valentine's Day. As she anticipates her first date, she wakes up the next morning and finds that Valentine's Day has mysteriously passed.

Gil Coulter embarks on a solo mission to find his missing brother and stop the elusive mastermind behind the theft of his family's sapphires. In the remote wilderness, he unexpectedly encounters Jess McPharland, a captivating and vulnerable young woman confined to a catacomb of caves and the surrounding mountain wilderness. Jess is trapped in her father's illicit mining operation, surrounded by br5utal men. Her last escape attempt only confirmed a secret she can't hide much longer, and she fears being forced into an even more horrific life. Desperate to break free, Jess convinces Gill, who is seeking the very criminal she calls Father, to pose as her husband and help her escape. She holds a crucial card, she knows where his brother is. As Gil and Jess navigate the treacherous landscape and people, they find themselves caught in a web of danger, deception, and unexpected attraction. With each passing moment, the stakes, grow higher, and the line between pretense and truth blurs. Will their growing love be enough to survive Jess's secret and lead them to the justice Gil seeks, or will her father's greed destroy everything they've risked their lives to protect? -- Page [4] of cover

"In the wild mountains of the Montana Territory, the Coulter ranch is a place of family, loyalty...and a hidden fortune and a bride he can't remember marrying. Jude Coulter is far more comfortable in his family's sapphire mine tucked in the Montana mountains than on the bustling streets of New York City, where he's been sent to deliver a shipment of gems. His relief at boarding the train for the first leg of his journey home is short-lived when an accident renders him unconscious. Angela Larkin worked hard to earn this assignment for the Treasury--an undercover mission to determine the source of the sapphires brought each year for auction in the city. When an accident causes her target to lose his recent memory, Angela jumps at the opportunity to create the ideal ruse. Jude seems surprised to learn the two of them had married and were returning from a glorious wedding trip, but his severe head injury keeps him from protesting...for now. But the accident is far from the worst threat they face. When enemies close in, Angela and Jude must depend on each other to survive the treacherous journey home. As the danger mounts, so too does an attraction neither of them anticipated. But can their love withstand the revelation of their tangled beginnings?"--Back cover.

"Piper McKinney dreams of her horse winning the Kentucky Derby, and with the help of her best friend, horse trainer Tucker Hale, that hope starts to become reality. Then her parents are embroiled in a scandal, and Piper is implicated. She and Tuck will have to survive the onslaught to find their way to the winner's circle-and each other"-- Provided by publisher.

"In the wild mountains of the Montana Territory, the Coulter ranch is a place of family, second chances, and a hidden fortune. Naomi Wyatt has finally given up on the man who once promised to love her for the rest of his life, then disappeared after a business trip, never responding to her letters. She's now alone with a beautiful baby to provide for, a daughter whose red hair reminds her daily of the man she gave her heart to. She has to move on, though, and she did, going west with her sister. When Jonah Coulter asks for her hand in marriage, she knows she would be hard-pressed to find a better father for her sweet child. He's a Coulter, after all, and he's proven to be a good friend during her darkest hours. Eric LaGrange thought he'd lost Naomi forever. But when he finally gets word that she's in the Montana Territory, he drops everything to go after her and their daughter. How could Naomi have kept their beautiful child from him? And how could she move on so quickly that she's already engaged to another man? He loves Naomi so much that he'll accept whatever choice is best for her, but is that him or this settled rancher who clearly cares for them? No matter what, he's determined to know his daughter and become the father he always wanted to be. With Eric's sudden appearance, Naomi's heart is shredded once again. She barely has time to catch her breath before a new threat appears on the horizon. This time she has far more at stake than her heart, and only a Divine hand can turn this disaster for their good."--Back cover.

In Really Bird, really lucky, Really Bird finds a bright red box, his lucky box. He shows it off to all his friends, who are mostly not impressed. Really Bird tries to think of a use for the box and tries out several ideas. Eventually all his friends come together and gather fruit in the box. The whole episode ends when the friends enjoy each others company and eat the fruit together ... and then someone takes a nap in it! Children always love playing with boxes, and this entertaining story will inspire them to find their own lucky box for imaginative play.

"Moving from India to the US is difficult for Geetha, but things start to get better when she and a new friend help rescue a stranded seal."-- Provided by publisher.

Twelve-year-old Dexter Foreman has lived at The Pines Retirement Village with his grandmother since he was 6 years old, homeschooled by the residents until he's forced to attend middle school, where he sticks out like a sore thumb.

"From an early age, comedian and actress Laci Mosley knew her path would be riddled with scams, cons, robberies, and frauds. Little ones. Ones that didn't hurt people or get her in trouble. But ones that would get her where she needed to be. "You see," she writes, "everyone's a scammer and everything's a scam. Some people are better at it than others, but we all do it. The system wasn't built for people like me. Scamming saved me and has taught me how to navigate a messy and unfair world while looking out for myself, too." In Scam Goddess, Laci recounts how her scammer instincts have guided her throughout her life--from a religious childhood in rural Texas, to a stint as a city bartender at what might have been a drug front, to swindling her way past the gatekeepers of Hollywood--recounting the greatest true-crime scam stories that inspired her along the way. Whether it's by the beauty industry, capitalism, or the people we date, we're all getting scammed. In this book, Laci identifies the secrets to flipping the script and coming out ahead"-- Provided by publisher.

Seventeen-year-old Grace, a high school senior with plans of studying in New York, faces an unplanned pregnancy with limited options due to Texas's abortion laws, but with help from her friends, they devise a risky plan to cross state lines for assistance.

"The year is 1862 and murderous desires are simmering in England. Nineteen-year-old Sarah Bonetta Forbes (Sally), once a princess of the Egbado Clan, desires one thing above all else: revenge against the British Crown and its system of colonial 'humanitarianism,' which stole her dignity and transformed her into royal property. From military men to political leaders, she's vowed to ruin all who've had a hand in her afflictions. The top of her list? Her godmother, Britain's mighty monarch, Queen Victoria herself. Taking down the Crown means entering into a twisted game of court politics and manipulating the Queen's inner circle--even if that means aligning with a dangerous yet alluring crime lord in London's underworld and exploiting the affections of Queen Victoria's own son, Prince Albert, as a means to an end. But when Queen Victoria begins to suspect Sally's true intentions, she plays the only card in Victorian society that could possibly cage Sally once again: marriage. Because if there's one thing Sally desires more than revenge, it's her freedom. With time running out and her wedding day looming, Sally's vengeful game of cat and mouse turns deadly as she's faced with the striking revelation that the price for vengeance isn't just paid in blood. It means sacrificing your heart. Inspired by the true story of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, Queen Victoria's African goddaughter" --Provided by publisher.

Eighteen-year-old Ruby juggles reviving her family's animal theme park and secretly running a gossip account that exposes her classmates, but when she experiences a ghostly premonition of her own death, she must solve the mystery of her future murder before it is too late.

"Joe King Oliver's beloved Grandma B has found a tumor, and at her age, treatment is high-risk. She's lived life fully and without regrets, and now has only a single, dying wish: to see her long-lost son. King has been estranged from his father, Chief Odin Oliver, since he was a young boy. He swore to never speak to the man again when he was taken away in handcuffs. But now, Grandma B's pure ask has opened King's heart, and through his hunt, he gains a deeper understanding of his father as a complicated, righteous man--a man defined by women, a man protected by women, a man he wants to know. Although Chief was released from prison years ago, he's been living underground ever since. Now, King must not only find his father, but prove his innocence, and protect the future of his entire family. Simultaneously, King finds himself in a moral bind. Marigold Hart, the wife of a powerful Californian billionaire, has gone missing, along with their seven-year-old daughter. Orr is brutish and dangerous, and King realizes after locating her that it's in her best interest to stay hidden. But are his motives pure? There is something magnetic about Marigold; he can't help but want her near."-- Publisher description.

"Dexter the fox is frustrated when his owl and hare friends keep winning their chasing game--until he remembers that he has a specialtalent, too."--Provided by publisher.

Zainab cherishes time spent with family and friends around the kitchen table and worries these traditions will end after moving, only to find comfort as new friends and old neighbors gather around the same table in their new home.

"Some kids have one job: to be a kid! Cecilia has two. When she isn't on the soccer field scoring goals, she's accompanying her parents to all kinds of grown-up places, like the DMV, the accountant's office, and the auto shop. She helps them translate from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. It's an important job, and it can even be fun. It's also hard work. Sometimes Cecilia's second job is so much responsibility, it feels like she'll split in two! Is it time for Cecilia to blow her whistle and call for a time-out?"-- Provided by publisher.

"This is a memoir about leaving family and old beliefs behind while finding new ways to grow and contribute to society. It will resonate with anyone curious about convent life or who struggles with a crisis of faith or faces major life decisions. It will appeal to anyone whose stress levels threatens to undermine their health. Maura's story heralds the saving grace of friendship, love, and the pivotal role mentors play in helping us build a meaningful life. Her story is a testament to the belief that it is never too late to "bloom""-- Provided by publisher.

"The Expectant Father is the best-selling pregnancy guide for men, trusted by millions of dads-to-be and their partners. This reassuring month-by-month overview gives you the facts and advice you need to understand your baby's development, support your partner, and prepare for the joys and challenges of fatherhood. It concludes with two special sections: one on labor and delivery, and the other covering the first few months after your baby's arrival. The fifth edition of this New York Times best seller is updated from cover to cover with the latest information about fertility, prenatal care, and delivery; work-life balance (including the lessons learned from COVID-19); financial planning; and much more. It incorporates the expertise of leading OB-GYNs and researchers, and the real-life experiences of hundreds of dads and moms. Illustrated throughout with stress-relieving cartoons, The Expectant Father is a friendly, readable, and inclusive companion for all dads-to-be. (Moms will love it, too!)"--Publisher's website.

Adolescents are hardwired to explore and grow, but many are disengaged from school and learning. Simultaneously bored and overwhelmed, this apathy is feeding an alarming teen mental health crisis. As teenagers become more independent, parents may feel powerless to help. Journalist Jenny Anderson and education expert Rebecca Winthrop combine original research with stories of kids who transformed their relationship with learning to create a tool kit for supporting your kid's academic and emotional growth and success.

"After George Washington retired, many Americans genuinely wondered if the presidency would work, and the nation would survive. John Adams stepped into the role, knowing it would be nearly impossible. The task required all his diplomatic experience, independence, fierce stubbornness, intelligence, and the unflagging support of his brilliant wife, Abigail. In four years, he secured valuable peace in the face of opposition from his closest advisors and allies in the Federalist Party. He defended the presidency against threats both foreign and domestic. He established critical precedents for executive power. When he left office, the nation was stronger than it had been four years earlier. George Washington created the presidency; John Adams defined it. John Adams's presidency was bookended by the first two peaceful transfers of power at a time when coups, dictatorships, violence, monarchies, and anarchy were the norm. Adams understood that the norms and customs that served as the scaffolding for democratic institutions required repetition over decades to build permanence. The American people had to be taught to cherish democratic elections and the people transfer of power. Yet, he is rarely credited with these monumental achievements. The time is ripe for reconsideration of Adams's contributions. Before January 6, 2021, many Americans and scholars took the peaceful transfer of power for granted, John Adams did not"-- Provided by publisher.

Debut author Mellody Hobson, barrier-breaking pioneer in the world of finance, demystifies money for kids with a look at some wild and weird facts about what makes the world go round.

"Divine and Unique are attending a new magical school called Afronia Academy. It's a very hard school to get into, and Superior Majestic reminds them that they were chosen to attend because they are kind, fair, smart, and believe in themselves. There, the Afro Unicorns meet a student named Dreama. Dreama seems like she's always distracted, but why? Unique and Divine have got to find out!" -- Provided by publisher.

"Stella knows fifth grade will be the best year ever. Her closest friends, Emiko and Latasha, are in her class and they got the teacher they wanted. Then their favorite television show, Witchlins, announces a new guidebook and an online game! But when the classwork starts piling up, Stella struggles to stay on top of it. Why does it take her so long to read? And when she can't deal with the text-heavy Witchlins guidebook, she can't keep up with her friends in the game. Her loving teachers and her family recognize that Stella has a learning difference, and after a dyslexia diagnosis, she gets the support and tools she needs to succeed." -- Back cover.

"Verity "Very" Nelson can do it all. She's student body president, debate club whiz, and first chair clarinetist. You could say she's pretty much the best at everything...Well, almost everything. Everything except math. And it's not like she doesn't try. Math just doesn't make sense in her brain. But it better start soon, or else she can kiss her presidency--and her campaign promises--goodbye. Soon Verity finds herself enrolled in a remedial math class where, despite her best efforts, failure persists. All seems lost until a teacher helps her discover the truth: Verity has dyscalculia, a learning disability that causes her to mix up numbers. Armed with a new diagnosis and improved grades, Verity is confident her math struggles will remain secret. But when a gossipy podcaster dismantles her perfect image, Verity must choose: remain part of a broken system or fight to fix it."--Provided by publisher.

Nine-year-old twins Emma and Martín travel into a book of legends and where they must try to stop the rain god's flood.

"Yesenia Rosado has it all under control... at least, everyone else seems to think so. But when one bad grade threatens to expose just how stressed she's really been lately, Yesi will lean on Candy, her new kitten, for comfort. Which would be good, except Candy has her eyes set on asomething better - having fun! what will it take for these two to make this friendship work?"--Page 4 of cover.

Afflicted with a heart condition, Meiji-era noblewoman Satoko is determined to secure a marriage that will benefit her family before she dies. But before she can realize her goal, she's targeted by a mysterious assassin named Shinpei. In a last-ditch effort to save her life, Satoko asks her would-be murderer to marry her. Her proposal isn't sincere, but unfortunately for her, Shinpei loves as intensely as he kills. Can Satoko find a way to break the engagement without losing her life? On the surface, Satoko has it all--she's beautiful, the daughter of a nobleman, and at a prime age for marriage. Unfortunately, she is also quite ill and only has a short time left to live. Before she can secure a marriage that will redeem her worth in her family's eyes, she finds herself the target of the mysterious assassin Shinpei, and her plans are put in jeopardy. In order to save herself, she makes a desperate proposal--of marriage! When it comes to love, however, Shinpei takes "until death do we part" seriously.-- Publisher's description.

"Mientras en las calles de Manhattan se libra una despiadada batalla por la civilización occidental, Percy abriga la terrible sospecha de estar luchando contra su propio destino... Los mestizos han dedicado mucho tiempo a prepararse para la batalla decisiva contra los titanes, aunque saben que sus posibilidades de obtener la victoria son mínimas. El ejército de Cronos es ahora más formidable que nunca y, con cada dios y cada mestizo que logra reclutar, aumentan los poderes del maligno titán. Tras fracasar en un primer intento de detener en alta mar las arrolladoras tropas de Cronos, Percy Jackson y los olímpicos se esfuerzan por mantener a raya la furia desatada del monstruo Tifón. Y cuando Cronos ordena el avance definitivo hacia Nueva York, donde el monte Olimpo, en lo alto del Empire State, se encuentra prácticamente indefenso, pararle los pies al implacable Señor del Tiempo dependerá exclusivamente de Percy y su hueste de jóvenes semidioses."--Provided by publisher.

Felice se ha enterado de que es hija de La Llorona, el monstruo de la leyenda más famosa de la frontera de México y Estados Unidos. En esta fascinante aventura, la jovencita de doce años buscará revertir la maldición que ha caído sobre el mágico pueblo de Tres Leches y liberar a su madre, atrapada entre dos mundos.

¿Te confunde tu crecimiento? ¡Tenemos respuestas! Es hora de actualizar tus conocimientos sobre la persona más importante de tu vida: ¡tú! No confíes en lo que oyes en el vestuario o en Internet, descubre la verdad sobre los cambios de tu cuerpo y todo lo que conllevan en El libro de los chicos, el libro número 1 en ventas sobre la adolescencia. El único libro que tiene: Contenido escrito por un experto certificado en medicina y educación; Ilustraciones con diversidad étnica, inclusivas en cuanto a capacidades y positi-vas en cuanto al cuerpo; Información sobre discapacidades y trastornos del aprendizaje y aprecio positi-vo por todos los cuerpos y cerebros diferentes; Pasos para ayudar a los chicos a enfrentarse a la presión de grupo, al acoso y a las situaciones de estrés; Consejos para la seguridad personal y unos límites saludables, tanto en la vida física como online; Consejos para planificar el futuro, desde la universidad a las escuelas de oficios. En esta edición hablaremos de: Tu cuerpo cambiante: Apréndelo todo sobre esa cosa confusa llamada pubertad y lo que implica para tu cuerpo en crecimiento. Tus relaciones cambiantes: Tu guía para el cuidado y mantenimiento de padres, hermanos, amigos, profesores y entrenadores. Tu vida cambiante: Desde vestirse para triunfar y la seguridad en Internet hasta elegir mejor la alimentación y enfrentarse a los matones (tanto reales como virtuales), ahí fuera hay todo un mundo nuevo. No te preocupes: ¡estamos ahí contigo! Hay mucho que aprender sobre el paso de niño a adulto, así que ¿a qué esperas? Guíate con El libro de los chicos. ¡Lo mejor está por llegar!

"Early one morning in 1995, a rancher in Humacao, Puerto Rico, found three of his goats dead. The blood seemed to have been drained from their bodies. As dozens more farm animals were found dead across the island, the fear of the so-called Chupacabra--the "goat sucker"--grew. But was a mysterious cryptid really responsible for all of these deaths? And if so, where would it go next? Follow the trail of the Chupacabra in this exciting new title"-- Provided by publisher.

"La gente de San Juan sabía que había una persona con quien siempre podían contar. La llamban doña Fela. Aunque nació antes de que las mujeres de su isla tuvieran el derecho al voto, Felisa Rincón de Gautier no permitió que eso le impidiera convertirse en la primera alcaldesa de San Juan, Puerto Rico, en 1946. Con perseverancia y resiliencia produjo cambios duraderos en la isla. La inspiradora historia de doña Fela como una política visionaria cobra vida en las páginas de este libro a través de maravillosas pinturas que evocan los brillantes colores y la cultura de Puerto Rico." -- Provided by publisher.

Demi-god Percy Jackson and his friends must journey into the Sea of Monsters to save their camp. But first Percy will discover a secret that makes him wonder whether being claimed as Poseidon's son is an honor or a cruel joke.

"Minni vive en la parte más pobre de Mumbai, con acceso limitado a agua potable y horas de espera para usar el grifo comunal. Últimamente, el acceso está amenazado por cortes de agua y, como Minni descubre una noche, por ladrones. Sin embargo, en el edificio donde trabaja al servicio de una familia privilegiada, tienen agua potable y hasta una piscina en el techo. Un día Minni se encuentra con el jefe de la mafia del agua. ¿Debe denunciarlo, incluso si pierde su trabajo y tal vez su vida? ¿Cuándo todo se volvió tan difícil?"-- Page [4] of cover.