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Miriam may be the daughter of Queen Alethia of Tirendell, but she's not a princess. She's the child of Alethia and her previous husband, the King's Champion, who died fighting for the king, and she has no ambitions to rule. When her new baby sister Aurora, heir to the throne, is born, she's ecstatic. She adores the baby, who seems perfect in every way. But on the day of Aurora's christening, an uninvited Dark Fae arrives, prepared to curse her, and Miriam discovers she possesses impossible power.Soon, Miriam is charged with being trained in both magic and combat to act as chief protector to her sister. But shadowy threats are moving closer and closer to their kingdom, and Miriam's dark power may not be enough to save everyone she loves, let alone herself.

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Fresh, funny, and imbued with infectious energy, Northerny tells a much-needed and compelling story of growing up and living in the North. Here are no tidy tales of aurora borealis and adventures in snow. For Dawn Macdonald, the North is not an escape, a pathway to enlightenment, or a lifestyle choice. It’s a messy, beautiful, and painful point of origin. People from the North see the North differently and want to tell their own stories in their own way, including about their experiences growing up on the land, getting an education, and struggling to find jobs and opportunities. Expertly balancing lyric reflection and ferocious realism, Macdonald busts up the cultural myths of self-interest and superiority that have long dominated conversations about both Northern spaces and working-class identities.

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Los cielos sobre nuestras cabezas forman parte de nuestro patrimonio natural y cultural. La astronomía y la observación de las estrellas son una parte importante de la historia de la humanidad, que consigue que contactemos de nuevo con los primeros mitos o descubramos la vasta inmensidad de nuestro universo y sus múltiples misterios. Observando la extensión de la Vía Láctea, los restos de los cometas que arden al penetrar en la atmósfera, o la reluciente aurora, entenderemos mejor el espacio y nuestro lugar en él.Este libro ayudará a experimentar estos fenómenos de primera mano, y ver en directo alguna de estas maravillas celestiales. Dedicar tiempo a disfrutar del cielo, ya sea viajando al extranjero o desde el patio de casa, mejora nuestro conocimiento y aprecio por nuestro planeta y todo el universo.

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In Halldor Laxness' novel Under the Glacier, the protagonist travels from Reykjavik to the mythical volcano at the Snaefellsjoekull glacier, a place in whose shadow "words cease to have even the slightest meaning." This could be a leitmotif for Jurgen Wettke's Iceland images. Whereas language can hardly convey the majesty and beauty of a landscape, the photographs in ICELAND - Nature of the North speak volumes in their eloquence. Wettke's photographic journey across the volcanic island is guided by nature's elemental forces: he shows us the diverse forms of fire, water, air, light, and earth. Whether the structures of lava flows, sculptural ice formations, or nature's artworks, aurora borealis, lighting up the sky-Jurgen Wettke's photography brings us closer to these wonders of nature. We discover Iceland in an entirely new and breathtaking way!

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“Chita Rivera blazed a trail where none existed so the rest of us could see a path forward.”—Lin-Manuel Miranda“This deserves a standing ovation.”—Publishers WeeklyThe wildly entertaining memoir of the legendary Chita Rivera—multi-Tony Award winner, Kennedy Center honoree, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.She was born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero—until the entertainment world renamed her. But Dolores—the irreverent side of the sensual, dark, and ferocious Chita—was always present and influential in creating some of Broadway’s most iconic roles, including Anita in West Side Story Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie, Velma in Chicago, Aurora in Kiss of the Spider Woman, and Claire in The Visit. Written in gratitude to her fans and with the hope that new generations may learn

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Orphaned into an unforgiving foster home and raised as an outsider, Weird-Eye shoulders her unflattering nickname. She relies on her vivid imagination to sustain her work as a midwife bringing newborns into the world while World War II overruns her native Finland, desecrating life. She finds herself drawn to the handsome, otherworldly Johannes Angelhurst, a war photographer working for the SS. To be near him, Weird-Eye—whom Johannes lovingly calls Wild-Eye—volunteers to serve as a nurse at the prison camp where he has been assigned. From the brutality of the camps to the splendor of the aurora borealis above the Arctic Sea, The Midwife tells of a stormy romance, the desolate beauty of a protective fjord, and the deeply personal battles waged as World War II came to an end.

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Thruxton has been described as "the UK's Speedbowl." The circuit is home to the prestigious British Automobile Racing Club, and during the period covered by this book the author was editor of the club's magazine. As a result, he was able to get behind the scenes at many of the events, including F2, British Touring Cars, Aurora AFX F1, and club races. In the 1980s Thruxton featured in the early careers of many Formula One drivers, and the book records the early performances of such luminaries as Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill, Derek Warwick, Alan McNish, Mike Thackwell, Mika Hakkinen, and many more. Featuring many previously unpublished photographs from the author's personal collection, this is an insightful account of racing at one of the fastest motor racing circuits in the UK.

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Miriam may be the daughter of Queen Alethia of Tirendell, but she's not a princess. She's the child of Alethia and her previous husband, the King's Champion, who died fighting for the king, and she has no ambitions to rule. When her new baby sister Aurora, heir to the throne, is born, she's ecstatic. She adores the baby, who seems perfect in every way. But on the day of Aurora's christening, an uninvited Dark Fae arrives, prepared to curse her, and Miriam discovers she possesses impossible power.Soon, Miriam is charged with being trained in both magic and combat to act as chief protector to her sister. But shadowy threats are moving closer and closer to their kingdom, and Miriam's dark power may not be enough to save everyone she loves, let alone herself.

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A mother-daughter story of an adventure-filled search for the amazing aurora borealis. Alix and her mom are fascinated by the nighttime light displays in the sky known as auroras, or northern lights, but being able to see them in person proves to be more challenging than expected. Where do they appear? When? How could Alix and her mom get there to see the auroras before they disappear from the sky? Inspired by the authors’ own experiences, A Search for the Northern Lights brings the reader along on a fascinating journey as Alix and her mom eagerly learn what auroras are and how to find them. The book also includes science and more information on auroras, plus a helpful guide for those hoping to catch their own glimpse of the incredible northern lights.

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Lamari, la singular voz del grupo musical Chambao, ha decidido escribir este libro porque está convencida de que el dolor también nos enseña a crecer, porque está enamorá de la vida, aunque a veces duela, como en su propia historia.De la mano de su hermana Aurora -manager personal y compañera de fatigas-, nos cuenta con gran emoción lo que sintió y vivió desde el día que le diagnosticaron un cáncer de pecho con apenas treinta años; su desasosiego y sus miedos; la intervención quirúrgica; las giras entre sesión y sesión de quimioterapia; el apoyo incondicional de los suyos y, por encima de todo, sus ganas de luchar, de poner la enfermedad en su sitio, junto a las malas pasiones, y tirar p'adelante, poquito a poco.Un testimonio sincero y desgarrador.

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Cada cien años, el reino de Lemuria envía a su heredera al templo de la diosa Aurora para pedirle protección y formular un deseo. eleste ni siquiera tenía que haber sido la heredera, pero la débil salud de su hermana impide que ella reine y, ahora, el futuro del reino está sobre sus hombros. Y, encima, tiene que ir sola hasta el templo! Sabe que el viaje será largo y que estará sembrado de obstáculos, puede que hasta peligros. Aunque, por suerte, podrá contar con las armas de Lemuria y con su unicornia, Sadalbari.uando su camino se cruce con el de otras cuatro Hericornias, herederas unicornias de otros reinos, Celeste se dará cuenta de que su glorioso destino no tiene nada de único. Pero, también, de que no tiene que cumplirlo sola.

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Tres mujeres, tres siglos y la misma chocolatera de exquisita porcelana blanca: Sara:propietaria de un apellido que en Barcelona es sinónimo de chocolate, se enorgullece de dar continuidad a la tradición heredada de sus padres. Aurora: hija de una sirvienta de una familia burguesa del siglo xix, para quien el chocolate es un producto prohibido. Mariana: esposa del fabricante de chocolate más famoso del siglo xviii, abastecedor de la corte francesa e inventor de una máquina prodigiosa. A través de la pasión por el chocolate, Care Santos traza un apasionante viaje en el tiempo en el que recorreremos más de tres siglos de historia, desde su llegada a Europa hasta la sofisticación de nuestros días. Vibrante y adictiva, esta maravillosa novela es un exquisito placer para los sentidos.

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Discover an in-depth, case-by-case analysis that proves the existence of extraterrestrials. Beginning with the Aurora Crash in 1897 and the famous battle of Los Angeles in 1942, this book tells the definitive stories and provides impeccable documentation for these extraordinary encounters. Learn whether the bodies recovered at Roswell were test dummies or extraterrestrials. Explore the truth behind the military s peculiar response to the Phoenix lights. Read about the Petit-Rechain photograph of the Belgian UFO wave, the Lubbock Lights photograph, and the Mariana film footage. You will explore lesser known incidents such as the shutdown of China s Xiaoshan Airport as well as the famous Tic Tac encounter. Additionally, Evidence of Extraterrestrials details the influence of six government UFO programs on the quest for disclosure.

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From Whitney Collins, the award-winning author of Big Bad, come twenty-three new dark and derelict (and hilarious) tales about—you guessed it—love.  With Ricky, Collins applies her sharp eye, black humor, and generous heart to love stories (and the stories we tell ourselves about love). Among the wacky, tacky, lovesick, and lovelorn characters are: Ilona, the misanthropic mother and unhappy fiancé who is increasingly transfixed by a rash of local shark attacks; Imogen, the sperm bank client who cultivates the love she madly desires inside herself; and Aurora Flood, the coma survivor on a mission to plant a sacred seed from the Olive Garden. Blending elements of southern gothic, speculative fiction, and horror, Ricky & Other Love Stories is political and personal, bitter and sweet: ultimately, a lot like love.

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Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. For over two thousand years magnets have inspired tales of myth, magic, exploration, science, and art. From the physical to the metaphorical, our language is littered with magnetic allusions: magnetic personalities, animal magnetism, mesmerism, and magnetic attraction. We take them for granted yet magnets are essential to our existence--as important as gravity--and to our survival on this planet and in this universe. Eva Barbarossa's Magnet weaves together stories of ancient and modern wonders, of discovery and creation, of madness and desire, of beauty and awe, taking us from the spectacle of the aurora borealis to the disastrous searches for the North Pole. Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.

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Winner of the Aurora Award for Best Novel Hell is empty and all the devils are here. The Chatelaine has come. The year is 1328 and Hell has overrun Bruges. Demons stalk the streets and revenants swarm the walls. The city’s men have fallen and only widows remain. But Hell should fear them. Margriet de Vos killed her first soldier when she was eleven. She has buried six children and will fight for the daughter left to her. Their only wealth is gone, taken into the inferno. And she will not be stolen from. The Devil be damned. Together with a man-at-arms with unfinished business, a widow and her forgehammer, and a alderman's wife who escapes with her children, Margriet will raise a raiding party like Hell has never seen.

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Explore Your Crafty NatureLet needle and thread transport you with 25 one-of-a-kind cross-stitch projects that evoke a peaceful, invigorating walk in the forest. Max Pigeon, cross-stitch designer and founder of Pigeon Coop, beautifully captures light, depth and color in these modern designs that celebrate the majesty of nature.Stitchers can let their creative side go wild with patterns that range from minimalist tree motifs to detailed landscape masterpieces. Spend time creating the elegant beauty of The Mighty Oak or play with silhouettes in the two-hoop Eagle Ravine. Try your hand at stitching on black Aida cloth with the impressive Aurora, or challenge yourself to complete a more intricate scene with the stunning Sequoia Falls. With Max's expert guidance and these inspiring, thoughtful cross-stitch patterns, the serene world of the woods is at your fingertips.

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When Ginny Appleyard's childhood sweetheart returns home after his racing season aboard the yacht Aurora, her hopes that he is bringing her an engagement ring are shattered, as Nathan disembarks with Isobel Armitage; the daughter of Aurora's owner. Instead of the hoped-for proposal, Nathan tells Ginny that he is leaving their home town and following Isobel to London, to pursue his dreams of becoming an artist.Already distraught at the tragic death of her father, Ginny is devastated to hear that Nathan and Isobel are to be married and her heartache is compounded when she discovers that she is expecting Nathan's child. Forced by her mother to choose between a loveless marriage of convenience to the rough sailor Will Kesgrave, and the more sinister option of being 'put away', Ginny Appleyard's future is far from certain . . .

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Ever wondered what else happened to Sleeping Beauty when she finally woke up in the 21st century? Alan Ayckbourn provides the answer with this alternative seasonal fare in the musical "Awaking Beauty". The Prince awakens Princess Aurora and the eager, happy young couple are about to embark on their first night of passionate love when ugly, unloved Carabosse, the wicked witch, butts in having taken a fancy to the Prince. But which one will be the Awaking Beauty? Love, lust, triplets and the ultimate in makeovers are just some of the milestones our heroes and heroines must pass before they can all live happily ever after. The four major roles are for two men and two women with six narrators playing a variety of other characters as well as providing the vocal harmonies and an astonishing range of sound effects!

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Perfect for fans of Aurora Rising, The Hunger Games, and Three Dark Crowns, this electrifying duology closer is jam-packed with tension and thrills that will hook readers from its first page. Alyssa Farshot never wanted to rule the empire. But to honor her uncle’s dying wish, she participated in the crownchase, a race across the empire’s 1,001 planets to find the royal seal and win the throne. Alyssa tried to help her friend, Coy, win the crownchase, but just as victory was within their grasp, Edgar Voles killed Coy—and claimed the seal for himself. Broken-hearted over her friend’s death, Alyssa is hell-bent on revenge. But Edgar is well protected in the kingship. Alyssa will have to rally rivals, friends, and foes from across the empire to take him down and change the course of the galaxy.

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Escape into space with the action-packed new series from the author of The Extinction Trials, perfect for fans of Doctor Who, Guardians of the Galaxy and The Aurora Cycle."Action-packed, joyously futuristic." Armadillo"After so many years of bleak dystopias it's a pleasure to witness the return of space opera to YA." The Irish TimesGet in. Get out.Keep to the task.Leave no trace.Ash Yang dreamed of being a starfighter pilot. But when she crashes out of her final test - literally - she somehow lands the most powerful job in the universe. As Guardian of the Infinity Files she must secretly planet-hop through the galaxies, stealing or returning treasures that have the power to stop wars...or start them. But when her home planet is the one at war, can she use her new skills to save it?

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A secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed author in UK libraries.Best friends Emily and Aisha are thrilled when they're whisked away on a new series of adventures in the magical Enchanted Valley, where good Queen Aurora rules kindly over the unicorns and other magical creatures. It's time for the Enchanted Valley Games - a special sports festival - but there's a problem. Brightblaze's magic locket has been stolen by the horrible unicorn Selena, who wants to ruin the big swimming gala. Now even the best swimmers have lost their confidence in the pool. Emily and Aisha must find the precious locket so that everyone can dive in for a splash-tastic adventure in the pool!

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Una antologia de textos que resume y representa, muy expresivamente, una bibliografia tematica, realizada por los miembros del Grupo de Investigacion Teoria y critica del proyecto y de la arquitectura moderna y contemporanea, de la Escuela de Arquitectura de Madrid. Asi pues, articulos o capitulos de libros de Anton Capitel, Juan Antonio Cortes, Luis Rojo, Enrique de Teresa, Aurora Fernandez, Rafael Guridi, Maria Teresa Mun~oz, Pedro Feduchi y Sergio de Miguel componen la antologia, que introduce y presenta una bibliografia ordenada tematicamente y de modo empirico, y capaz asi de iniciar la composicion de lo que puede entenderse como teoria y critica. Un trabajo muy expresivo, pero que tan solo es el arranque de una labor en progreso que el grupo aspira a completar hacia la totalidad del ensayo espan~ol e, incluso, en las lenguas castellana e ibericas.

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From an Aurora Award-winning author, a new sci-fi novel follows three intrepid humans caught up in a conflict that stretches across time and space.Biologist Julie E. Czerneda's new standalone science fiction novel, To Each This World follows a desperate mission to reconnect with long lost sleeper ships, sent centuries earlier from Earth to settle distant worlds. A trio of Humans must work with their mysterious alien allies to rescue any descendants they can find on those worlds. Something is out there, determined to claim the cosmos for itself, and only on Earth will Humans be safe. Or will they? The challenge isn’t just to communicate with your own kind after generations have passed. It’s to understand what isn’t your kind at all. And how far will trust take you, when the truth depends on what you are?

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Perfect for fans of Aurora Rising, The Hunger Games, and Three Dark Crowns, this electrifying duology closer is jam-packed with tension and thrills that will hook readers from its first page. Alyssa Farshot never wanted to rule the empire. But to honor her uncle’s dying wish, she participated in the crownchase, a race across the empire’s 1,001 planets to find the royal seal and win the throne. Alyssa tried to help her friend, Coy, win the crownchase, but just as victory was within their grasp, Edgar Voles killed Coy—and claimed the seal for himself. Broken-hearted over her friend’s death, Alyssa is hell-bent on revenge. But Edgar is well protected in the kingship. Alyssa will have to rally rivals, friends, and foes from across the empire to take him down and change the course of the galaxy.

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From the Fire King*TM years of the 1950s to today, this informative book provides a look at the decorated glassware pitchers and drinking glasses produced by Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation*TM of Lancaster, Ohio. Displayed and discussed are three pitcher styles: the 86 oz. upright, the Finlandia*TM, and the Chateau*TM. They were decorated in patterns including Annapolis*TM, Aurora*TM, Breezes*TM, Caprice*TM, Courtney*TM, Early American Prescut*TM, Flair*TM, Gemstone*TM, Jubilee*TM, Madrid*TM, Pagoda*TM, Regal*TM, Roly Poly*TM, Shell*TM, Terrace*TM, and Wexford*TM. The text provides a brief history, maker's marks, catalog identifications, and provides current market values in the captions. With over 360 detailed color photographs and catalog pages, this book is a must for everyone with a passion for glassware from the last fifty years!

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Isaac Asimov’s Robot series – from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. Two centuries have passed since Elijah Baley’s actions on Aurora sent settlers from Earth to new worlds all over the galaxy. The Spacer planet of Solaria has been abandoned by humans, though countless robots remain. When settlers arrive to salvage them, something unthinkable happens – the robots attack. Accompanied by Gladia Delmarre and the robots Daneel and Giskard, a descendant of Elijah Baley sets out for Solaria to investigate, a quest that will lead them to a vast, catastrophic conspiracy and a revolution in the Three Laws of Robotics.

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Planifica tu próximo viaje con las Guías Top 10 de DK: actualizadas, con mapas, itinerarios, fotografías e información prácticaIslandia es un país fascinante: rebosante de naturaleza y famoso por sus géiseres, sus cataratas, sus volcanes y sus baños termales.Visita la encantadoraReikiavik, relájate en la Laguna Azul, apúntate a un tour de avistamiento de ballenas, prepara una excursión al Círculo Dorado y contempla la aurora boreal.Bienvenidos a Islandia!Las GuíasTop 10 son el mejor aliado para tu viaje soñado: las guías de bolsillo más prácticas y fáciles de usar. Repletas de sugerencias y consejos útiles, te ofrecen lo más destacado de cada destino: los diez edificios imprescindibles, las mejores excursiones, las actividades gratis más interesantes o incluso las diez cosas que tienes que evitar. Para descubrir lo mejor de cada destino y aprovechar al máximo cada momento.-<

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Una colección para descubrir las curiosidades más disparatadas de la historia y cómo se relacionan con el mundo actualHola, soy Aurora Mores! Encontré el Atlas del Tiempo Perdido en un desván y ahora salto de época en época. Y descubro cosas muy interesantes!lTe apetece que te enseñe a diseñar tu propio collar neolítico, o un brazalete al más puro estilo de la Edad de los Metales? Sí, sí, estoy muy al tanto de la moda de esas épocas... Sabías que en los seres humanos prehistóricos vestían ropa interior hecha de hierba? Y sabían coser, bueno, y tocar la flauta! Y hablando de música, sabes que uno de los fósiles más famosos le debe su nombre a una canción de Los Beatles? Si quieres averiguar cuál es, y descubrir un montón de curiosidades más sobre la Prehistoria: empieza a leer!

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Islandia parece a veces otro planeta, un lugar donde cascadasespectaculares y volcanes activos son el telón de fondo de sagas vikingas y de un imaginativo folclore. Esta isla volcánica es tierra de fuego y hielo, un lugar con magníficos glaciares sobre volcanes, humeantes manantiales de aguas termales y géiseres rodeados por una accidentada costa. Con recomendaciones de todo tipo, de las más populares a otras menos conocidas, esta guía convertirá cualquier viaje a Islandia en una experiencia única: podrás nadar en la Laguna Azul, recorrer campos de lava, sumergirte en aguas glaciales, ver ballenas jorobadas o contemplar la aurora boreal? Lonely Planet te lo pone ahora más fácil que nunca.Las guías clásicas de Lonely Planet se han renovado para satisfacer las necesidades de los viajeros de hoy, con más contenido local, nuevas formas de experimentar los puntos de interés más populares, co

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In The Stuff of Hollywood, the camera is both a witness of truths and an instrument capturing the line between real and engineered violence.The Stuff of Hollywood is a meditation on the pervasiveness of violence in America. In this book-length poem, Niki Herd relies on various modes—images, prose, lyric and documentary poems—to reflect upon the quotidian nature of gun culture, police killings, and political unrest. A busy Waffle House, a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, inside an Uber on a Chicago street, readers are placed in various “film” locations and watch as America becomes a character in its own absurd movie. In one section, excerpted language from the continuity script of D.W. Griffith’s 1915 The Birth of a Nation is juxtaposed with text from the January 6 congressional hearings, suggesting a frag

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FROM THE AUTHOR OF KIM JIYOUNG, BORN 1982 'There is laughter and joy to be found in these pages, along with the kind of laughter that sets two women over 50 rolling in the snow with tears streaming down their frozen cheeks and the aurora borealis dancing above them.' The Observer ‘A thought-provoking, nuanced read’ Sarah Manning, Red 'Dazzling prose' Elle  Eight women. Eight stories. One reality.   A woman is born. A woman is filmed in public without consent. A woman suffers domestic violence. A woman is gaslit. A woman is discriminated against at work. A woman grows old. A woman becomes famous. A woman is hated, and loved, and then hated again.   Written in Cho Nam-Joo’s masterful, razor-sharp prose, Miss Kim Knows brings together the lives of eight Korean women, aged 10 to 80. Contained in

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Una trilogía con tres de las novelas más icónicas de Isabel Allende que conforman una saga familiar de más de un siglo.Presentamos por primera vez en la colección Bestseller de Debolsillo una edición en un estuche especial de la trilogía conformada por La casa de los espíritus (1982), Hija de la fortuna(1999) y Retrato en Sepia(2000).Isabel Allende siempre ha defendido la unidad temática y dramática en estas tres novelas, que caracteriza en su conjunto como una saga familiar que cubre casi ciento treinta años. En este estuche, disfrutaremos de una historia que retrata el destino de una familia a través de los vidas de tres mujeres fuertes y únicas. Eliza Sommers, su nieta Aurora del Valle y su descendiente Clara del Valle vivirán aventuras, reveses y romances trepidantes, mientras se convierten en testigos y artífices de los grandes cambios de sus tiempos.

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By royal invitation, step inside the enchanting world of the Disney Princesses. Travel to faraway lands to explore the castles of your favourite Disney Princesses. Journey inside their enchanting homes, where dreams come true, to discover bravery, adventure and a little bit of magic. From fairy-tale castles perched on mountains or rolling hills to shimmering palaces under the sea or nestled amongst dunes, Disney Princess fans will love exploring every nook and cranny of their heroes' homes through the detailed cross-sections. Let the magical journey begin!- Featuring spectacular full-colour illustrations of the exteriors, cross sections and room details, this book will delight Princess fans. - Explore the castles and palaces of Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Merida, Mulan, Rapunzel and Snow White.- Meet the characters who call the castles home, and follow the Princesses' stories as told through the castles they live in.

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Space weather is one of the most significant natural hazards to human life and health. Conditions of the sun and in the solar wind, magnetosphere, ionosphere, and thermosphere can influence the performance and reliability of space-borne and ground-based technological systems. If conditions in the space environment are adverse, they can cause disruption of satellite operations, communications, navigation, and electric power distribution grids, leading to a variety of socioeconomic losses. This book provides an overview of our current knowledge and theoretical understanding of space weather formation and covers all major topics of this phenomena, from the sun to the Earth’s ionosphere and thermosphere, thus providing a fully updated review of this rapidly advancing field. The book brings together an outstanding team of internationally recognised contributors to cover topics such as solar wind, the earth's magnetic field, radiation belts, the aurora, spacecraft charging, orbital drag and GPS.

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*The Embroidered Book shortlisted for the Aurora Award for Best Novel*From SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Kate Heartfield comes a glorious, lyrical retelling of one of Norse mythology's greatest epicsBrynhild is a Valkyrie: shieldmaiden of the Allfather, chooser of the slain. But now she too has fallen, flightless in her exile.Gudrun is a princess of Burgundy, a daughter of the Rhine, a prize for an invading king a king whose brother Attila has other plans, and a dragon to call upon.And in the songs to be sung, there is another hero: Sigurd, a warrior with a sword sharper than the new moon.As the legends tell, these names are destined to be lovers, fated as enemies. But here on Midgard, legends can be liesFor not all heroes are heroic, nor all monsters monstrous. And a shieldmaiden may yet find that love is the greatest weapon of all.

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*The Embroidered Book shortlisted for the Aurora Award for Best Novel* From SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Kate Heartfield comes a glorious, lyrical retelling of one of Norse mythology’s greatest epics Brynhild is a Valkyrie: shieldmaiden of the Allfather, chooser of the slain. But now she too has fallen, flightless in her exile. Gudrun is a princess of Burgundy, a daughter of the Rhine, a prize for an invading king – a king whose brother Attila has other plans, and a dragon to call upon. And in the songs to be sung, there is another hero: Sigurd, a warrior with a sword sharper than the new moon. As the legends tell, these names are destined to be lovers, fated as enemies. But here on Midgard, legends can be lies… For not all heroes are heroic, nor all monsters monstrous. And a shieldmaiden may yet find that love is the greatest weapon of all.

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Celebrated in their time and still popular over a century after their deaths, Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett had a unique relationship which is reflected in their work. Both were distinguished as poets before they met, and they learnt from one another without ever sacrificing their individuality. If Elizabeth recognized that Robert’s talent was the greater of the two, Robert understood that his wife’s voice was unique. All the great themes they shared are represented in this collection of their shorter poems – love, marriage, poetry, religion, England and Italy, the natural world – and the poems are accompanied by a selection from the marvellous letters they wrote to one another, especially in the years of their courtship. Among the items included are extracts from Aurora Leigh and Pauline, and the whole of Sonnets from the Portuguese, together with many lyrics and narrative poems by both poets.

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En 2016 el papa Francisco beatificó en la capital de Laos a un grupo de diecisiete mártires ?sacerdotes, religiosos y laicos? que habían dado su vida por Cristo en aquellas tierras entre 1954 y 1970. Este libro da noticia de todos ellos. Eran misioneros y colaboradores de los Oblatos de María Inmaculada.Mario Borzaga, natural de Trento, había llegado a Laos en 1957, recién ordenado sacerdote. Fue martirizado poco después, en 1960, a sus 27 años. Escribió un precioso diario que da voz a su vocación de misionero oblato, que ofrecía su vida por amor a Jesucristo, e ilumina la peripecia martirial de aquel grupo de testigos del Evangelio del perdón y la paz.Su testimonio se une al de millones de mártires del siglo XX, que brillan como aurora de una mañana de Esperanza en la cerrada noche de unos tiempos atormentados, nada lejanos.

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Escape into space with the conclusion to the action-packed duology that began with The Infinity Files, perfect for fans of Doctor Who, Guardians of the Galaxy and The Aurora Cycle."Action-packed, joyously futuristic." Armadillo"After so many years of bleak dystopias it's a pleasure to witness the return of space opera to YA." The Irish Times Get in. Get out. Keep to the task. Leave no one behind.Ash Yang is the youngest ever Guardian of the Infinity Files, responsible for the universe's most powerful and dangerous artefacts. And whether her planet-hopping missions take her to crumbling space ports, volcanic disasters or cloud cities, her new team - loyal Ezra, tech-genius Amara and daring Trik - have got her back. But when a ruthless enemy tracks them across the galaxies, Ash must protect not just her team and their home, but the whole universe.

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“Funny, exciting, charming, mysterious, and just the right amount of genuinely scary. Brave young heroes, dark secrets, and a warm heart make this a hugely satisfying adventure for readers of all ages.” Dylan Horrocks, author of HICKSVILLE Miro and Zia live in Aurora, a fishing town nestled in the shadow of an ancient castle. Miro lives in his books; Zia is never without her camera. The day they meet, they uncover a secret. The fishing works, the castle, the town council: all are linked to an ill-fated 1930s Antarctic expedition. But the diary of that journey has been hidden and the sea is stirring up unusual creatures. Something has a powerful hold over the town. With Zia determined to find out more, Miro finds himself putting aside his books for a real adventure. The Inkberg Enigma is an exciting adventure with a strong filmic narrative.

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An outcast on the high seas. A woman who defies convention.Gabriel Hawkins was born to command the sea, until he left the Royal Navy in disgrace and was disowned by his family. Now captaining his own ship, earning his living through dubious means, he is the best choice to ransom an aristocratic beauty captured by Barbary pirates.Facing the prospect of a life as a harem slave, Lady Aurora Lawrence is beyond horrified. Her only hope of escape lies in a quiet, steely captain who ignites an attraction in her that burns hot within the close confines of his ship.But even if they endure the perils of the waves, can their love survive a return to England, where the distance between a disgraced captain and an earl’s daughter is wider than the ocean?A stunning historical romance for fans of Bridgerton and Johanna Lindsey.

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NOMINATED FOR THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2018'A towering novel' - Guardian'Relevant and essential' - Bloomberg BusinessweekAs the sea level rose, every street became a canal, every skyscraper an island. For the residents of one apartment building in Madison Square, however, New York in the year 2140 is far from a drowned city. New York Times bestselling author Kim Stanley Robinson delivers a bold and brilliant vision of New York in the next century.'New York may be underwater but it's better than ever' - New Yorker 'Massively enjoyable' - Washington Post'Gripping . . . so hard to put down' - Business Insider 'A document of hope as much as dread' - Los Angeles Review of Books Novels by Kim Stanley Robinson: Icehenge The Memory of Whiteness A Short, Sharp Shock Antarctica The Years of Rice and Salt Galileo's Dream 2312 Shaman Aurora New York 2140 Red Moon

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La poetisa griega Safo nació en la isla de Lesbos, seguramente en Mitilene, a finales del siglo VII a. C. Los fragmentos conservados de su obra constituyen una muestra de la primera poesía lírica que se hizo en Europa. Compuesta para el canto y difundida en un contexto todavía enigmático, la poesía de la décima Musa se convirtió ya desde Grecia en una referencia de autoridad indiscutible para la literatura creada por mujeres. Su discurso sobre eros?sutil y perturbador?, la estilizada inmediatez de su lenguaje y su inventiva métrica y formal han fascinado a lectores y escritores de todos los tiempos, desde Platón y Catulo hasta Virgina Woolf y Marguerite Yourcenar. Esta nueva traducción, realizada por la también poeta Aurora Luque, consigue una vez más rejuvenecer el texto, huyendo de la erudición anquilosada y recuperando la frescura de los versos sáficos con las armas legítimas de la poesía viva.

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A stunning blend of vivid fantasy and political drama, The Vanished Queen is the timely story of a young resistance fighter working to overthrow a totalitarian ruler’s regime of terror and lies. “[G]ripping…this is the novel the world needs now” (Kate Heartfield, Nebula Award finalist and author of Aurora Award-winning novel Armed in Her Fashion).Long ago, Queen Mirantha vanished. King Karolje claimed she was assassinated by a neighboring ruler, but her people knew the truth: the king had Disappeared her himself. Now the queen’s disappearance is hardly a memory—merely one among many horrors the king’s reign has wrought. But when Anza, a young student impassioned by her father’s unjust execution, finds the missing queen’s diary, she is inspired by Mirantha’s words—joins the resistance group to overthrow the king. Prince Esvar is the second son to an evil king. T

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Unite your Gemini nature and your witchcraft with this practical astrological guide. Ivo Dominguez Jr. and Laura Tempest Zakroff, as well as contributing Gemini witches, show you how to power your magick with your sun sign's energy. You will discover ways to incorporate your sun sign into daily practice, use self-care routines to keep your magic in peak shape, gain Gemini guidance through ritual, and more. This book includes stories, exercises, spells, and recipes, as well as correspondences to tarot, herbs, crystals, and more. It covers how your moon and rising signs can affect your magick and provides cleansing and shielding methods specifically for Geminis. Perfect for your inquisitive personality, this book offers a treasure trove of new possibilities for you and your witchcraft. Contributors include Chris Allaun, Crystal Blanton, Irene Glasse, Tiffany Lazic, Najah Lightfoot, Austin Nix, Dawn Aurora Hunt, and Sandra Kynes.

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On the Baroque painter's early years in Rome and the origins of his vision of landscape paintingThe impetus behind this volume was the Italian state's 2020 acquisition of the painting Landscape with a Country Dance (160102) by the Italian Baroque painter Guido Reni (15751642). The artwork's return to its native land at the Galleria Borghese marked a prime opportunity to rediscover the artist and his oeuvre, particularly the landscapes and rural scenes he created during his early years in Rome.Nature and Devotion tracks the new vision of naturea fusion of science and poetrythat Reni developed alongside his contemporaries (who included Niccolò dell'Abate, Annibale Carracci, Domenichino and Giovanni Battista Viola). Following the artist's course up until his breakthrough fresco for the Casino of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, Aurora (161314), the volume conveys how the impressions he gathered during his early years in Rome established a rob

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FECHA DE PUBLICACIÓNjueves, 29 de julio de 2010CONTENIDOEl hombre es un animal histórico. El hombre no tiene naturaleza, sino que es historia. Igualmente sucede con esta acción privilegiada del ser humano. Es esencial a la propia experiencia filosófica su historicidad. En este volumen, el lector va a encontrar el largo camino recorrido por la especie humana desde la lucha de la razón contra los mitos griegos, en la aurora del pensar occidental, hasta la emergencia del pensamiento ilustrado en el empirismo clásico. Como si de una dialéctica de la ilustración se tratase, la historia del pensamiento occidental es la historia de la afirmación de la razón, de la ciencia, de la técnica y de la moralidad, sin que esa consolidación nunca haya podido llevarse a cabo plenamente. De cualquier modo, los temas aquí tratados, Sócrates, Platón, Aristóteles, ciencia helenística, Tomás de Aquino, Ockham, las revoluciones científicas (s.XVI ? XVII

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