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Dystopian novels have become one of the most popular subgenres of YA literature. This high-interest book examines the themes and conventions found in young adult dystopian novels and series like the Hunger Games, Divergent, the 5th Wave, the Red Queen, the Selection, Book of Ember, Maze Runner, and more. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book builds reading skills and includes essential text features like...
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In 1910, the Tuxedo Jazz Band played its first show at the Tuxedo Dance Hall in Storyville under Oscar Celestin. The popular ensemble went on to play all over New Orleans, as well as across the South and the nation. In 1953, it became the first jazz band to play the White House. The band has punctuated jazz history and produced some of the most memorable musicians of the past century: Bob French, Albert French, William Ridgley, Octave Crosby, Louis...
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Desde Auden a Yeats: Análisis crítico de 30 poemas seleccionados por Geetanjali MukherjeeEste libro es una referencia rápida para los estudiantes de literatura inglesa que busquen ayuda al navegar la poesía de algunos de los grandes poetas del siglo XIX y XX.Este libro es una referencia rápida para los estudiantes de literatura inglesa que busquen ayuda para navegar la poesía de alguno de los grandes poetas del siglo XIX y XX. El libro contiene...
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This early work by William Morris was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. William Morris was born in London, England in 1834. Arguably best known as a textile designer, he founded a design partnership which deeply influenced the decoration of churches and homes during the early 20th century. However, he is also considered an important Romantic writer and pioneer of the modern fantasy...
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The daughter of the Grand Ole Opry's official photographer reminisces about witnessing country music history alongside her father in this memoir.
Like many little girls, Libby Leverett-Crew's father, Les Leverett, often had to work nights and weekends. But unlike many girls, Libby's father took her along to his job, where he was the official photographer for the Grand Ole Opry for more than thirty years.
First at the historic Ryman Auditorium, and...
12946) 1 and 2 Corinthians
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The Life Application Bible Commentary series is the only commentary to offer sermon and lesson applications alongside stirring commentary. This volume provides in-depth explanation, background, and application for every verse in the books of 1 & 2 Corinthians. Perfect for sermon preparation and lesson planning, this one-of-a-kind reference provides excellent quotes and a bibliography for additional commentary.
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Bienvenue dans la collection Les Fiches de lecture d'Universalis
Le Heike Monogatari appartient au genre des chroniques guerrières, les gunki, tout comme le Hgen Monogatari, « Récit (des troubles) de l'ère Hgen » et le Heiji Monogatari, « Récit (des troubles) de l'ère Heiji ». Cependant le Heike Monogatari est de loin le plus célèbre, cette « Geste des Taira » comptant au moins une centaine de versions.
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Who inspired Johannes Brahms in his art of writing music? In this book, Jacquelyn E. C. Sholes provides a fresh look at the ways in which Brahms employed musical references to works of earlier composers in his own instrumental music. By analyzing newly identified allusions alongside previously known musical references in works such as the B-Major Piano Trio, the D-Major Serenade, the First Piano Concerto, and the Fourth Symphony, among others, Sholes...
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Bienvenue dans la collection Les Fiches de lecture d'Universalis
Le Shui hu zhuan (littéralement Récit des bords de l'eau) s'inspire de toute une tradition orale riche et diversifiée, mais aussi de faits historiques puisque Song Jiang, héros du roman, fut en Chine un brigand qui sévit avec ses complices vers 1120. Au bord de l'eau, roman en quatre-vingt-douze chapitres, qui se distingue des versions antérieures par sa cohésion, aurait été...
12950) Tareas no hechas
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Puedo hacer fácilmente una lista de las cualidades de la prosa de Rivas: la austeridad y limpieza, la profundidad que no necesita ponerse un disfraz solemne, el humor, la ternura, la hijueputez en su justa medida... Pero, más allá de todo, achaco a solidez universal de sus escritos a un fenómeno concreto. Las crónicas, cuentos y textos híbridos que componen Tareas no hechas son noticias del abismo, "inminencias del barranco", traídas por un...
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Anthony Thiselton's lengthy New International Greek Testament Commentary volume The First Epistle to the Corinthians (2000) has become a standard work on 1 Corinthians. In this "shorter" commentary Thiselton draws on his excellent exegesis from that volume but combines it afresh with keen practical and pastoral application for readers at all levels.
Thiselton delves deeply into the context and text of Paul's first Corinthian letter as he suggests,...
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Everyone’s favorite Idiot Girl, Laurie Notaro, is just trying to find the right fit, whether it’s in the adorable blouse that looks charming on the mannequin but leaves her in a literal bind or in her neighborhood after she’s shamefully exposed at a holiday party by delivering a low-quality rendition of “Jingle Bells.” Notaro makes misstep after riotous misstep as she shares
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Historias de los Profetas (contadas a los niños) presenta las vidas de los principales Profetas de Dios. Estas historias han sido usadas como material didáctico en todo el mundo árabe e islámico, pues no sólo los adultos deben ser instruidos en las enseñanzas puras del Islam, sino que también los pequeños necesitan de ese alimento, para iluminar y nutrir la fe en sus almas, la luz en sus corazones y la alegría en su espíritu.
12954) Cuento Gotico
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Cuento Gótico por Laureano Jiménez
En "Cuento Gótico", el audiolibro narrado por Laureano Jiménez, nos sumergimos en un mundo enigmático y misterioso donde la oscuridad es protagonista. A través de una combinación de elementos lúgubres, espantapájaros inquietantes y seres oscuros, el autor logra tejer una narrativa que cautiva y perturba al mismo tiempo.
La narración de Laureano Jiménez se convierte en el puente que nos transporta a un...
12955) The emerald city of Oz
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Dorothy's aunt and uncle get acquainted with Oz after they lose their farm and Ozma invites them to live with her.
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