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1) The jump
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The stress of an oil refinery being built in their backyard, threatening their families' livelihood, prompts four working-class teens to join a dangerous scavenger hunt where the reward of power could change their families' fates and save the city they love so much.
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"It is 1937, and Laura Ann Langston lives in an America divided--between those who work the mystical arts and those who do not. Ever since the Great Rust, a catastrophic event that blighted the arcane force called the Dynamism and threw America into disarray, the country has been rebuilding for a better future. And everyone knows the future is industry and technology--otherwise known as Mechomancy--not the traditional mystical arts. Laura disagrees....
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World-renowned Shakespeare scholar Stephen Greenblatt explores the playwright's insight into bad (and often mad) rulers. As an aging, tenacious Elizabeth I clung to power, a talented playwright probed the social causes, the psychological roots, and the twisted consequences of tyranny. In exploring the psyche (and psychoses) of the likes of Richard III, Macbeth, Lear, Coriolanus, and the societies they rule over, Stephen Greenblatt illuminates the...
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"Each night Keiko whispers to her crane, "I wish to change the world." She is kind, and she has big dreams. But at times she feels invisible; she knows some people misjudge her. Keiko is also loved, so she perseveres and stands strong. Over time, her confidence grows, she shares more of herself, and she helps lift up others--and eventually lead them. She understands that no matter what, she can shine" --
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"What do you want to change in the world? This must-have empowering guide by inspirational Laura Coryton, leader of the incredible international campaign against tampon tax, give you the tools to find your voice and stand up for what you believe in so that YOU can make a difference. Channel Laura's campaigning superpowers with her step-by-step toolkit and create your own successful campaign. Laura's experience will give you the confidence to deal...
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While Louis grazes in the meadow, a crown, blown by the wind, lands at his feet. Louis places the crown on his head and becomes Louis the 1st, King of the sheep. A fable about power, indifference and conformity, and how those who do not think for themselves will eventually suffer the consequences.
11) Six men
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Six men looking for a place where they might live and work in peace start a series of events which result in a devastating battle.
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"Check your privilege" is a much-used phrase that's often met with defensiveness and even denial. Admitting to benefitting from the oppression of others is a painful truth. In this book, readers uncover truths about privilege and power that can help lead the productive conversations that are necessary to social justice education and beginning the work of accepting responsibility. -- Amazon.com.
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"Algo terrible ha sucedido en el pueblo de Invictor y Mayo: la mitad de la esmeralda sagrada fue robada del laboratorio Force Atomic Company por el profesor Malus Malunfus, un malvado científico. La humanidad corre un gran peligro: si las dos mitades se unen, convertirán a Malunfus en el hombre más fuerte sobre la tierra y esto supondría el fin del planeta. Por suerte, nuestros compas no lo van a permitir. Invictor el mamadísimo y Mayo, la tostadora...
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"¿Hay gente que te dice cómo comportarte, qué cosas hacer, qué decir o no decir, entre otras cosas? Quizás son tus padres, profesores, hermanos mayores o abuelos. Estas personas tienen PODER. Esto no es ni bueno ni malo, depende de cómo se utilice. En este libro veremos los distintos tipos de poder que hay en el mundo y cómo afectan tu vida. También aprenderás a utilizar tu poder (¡sí, tú también tienes mucho poder!) para hacer un impacto...
15) The dark mage
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Family, friends, morality, peace and quiet: you knew you were going to have to lose everything in exchange for forbidden magic. But you must now obey the whims of a demon prince... You will have to set off from your lair, avoid the inquisitors, and use a multitude of powerful spells to overcome the numerous dangers ahead. Will you quench your thirst for power? Has your soul been well and truly corrupted, or is there another way? Your adventure will...