Centaur Rising

Centaur Rising
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2014-10-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0805096655

One night during the Perseid meteor shower, Arianne thinks she sees a shooting star land in the fields surrounding her family's horse farm. About a year later, one of their horses gives birth to a baby centaur. The family has enough attention already as Arianne's six-year-old brother was born with birth defects caused by an experimental drug—the last thing they need is more scrutiny. But their clients soon start growing suspicious. Just how long is it possible to keep a secret? And what will happen if the world finds out? At a time when so many novels are set in other worlds, Jane Yolen imagines what it would be like if a creature from another world came to ours in this thoughtfully written, imaginative novel, Centaur Rising. A Christy Ottaviano Book

African American Fraternities and Sororities

African American Fraternities and Sororities
Author: Tamara L. Brown
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Total Pages: 554
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0813136628

This second edition includes new chapters that address issues such as the role of Christian values in black Greek-letter organizations and the persistence of hazing. Offering an overview of the historical, cultural, political, and social circumstances that have shaped these groups, African American Fraternities and Sororities explores the profound contributions that black Greek-letter organizations and their members have made to America.

Phaenomena

Phaenomena
Author: Aratus (Solensis.)
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2010-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 0801894654

After the Iliad and the Odyssey, the Phaenomena was the most widely read poem in the ancient world. Its fame was immediate. It was translated into Latin by Ovid and Cicero and quoted by St. Paul in the New Testament, and it was one of the few Greek poems translated into Arabic. Aratus’ Phaenomena is a didactic poem—a practical manual in verse that teaches the reader to identify constellations and predict weather. The poem also explains the relationship between celestial phenomena and such human affairs as agriculture and navigation. Despite the historical and pedagogical importance of the poem, no English edition suitable for students and general readers has been available for decades. Aaron Poochigian’s lively translation makes accessible one of the most influential poets of antiquity. Poochigian's interpretation of the Phaenomena reestablishes the ancient link between poetry and science and demonstrates that verse is an effective medium for instruction. Featuring references to Classical mythology and science, star charts of the northern and southern skies, extensive notes, and an introduction to the work’s stylistic features and literary reception, this dynamic work will appeal to students of Ancient Greece who want to deepen their understanding of the Classical world.

Encountering Enchantment

Encountering Enchantment
Author: Susan Fichtelberg
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 439
Release: 2015-09-29
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

The most current and complete guide to a favorite teen genre, this book maps current releases along with perennial favorites, describing and categorizing fantasy, paranormal, and science fiction titles published since 2006. Speculative fiction continues to be of consuming interest to teens, so if you work with that age group, keeping up with the explosion of new titles in this category is critical. Likewise, understanding the many genres and subgenres into which these titles fall—wizard fantasy, alternate worlds, fantasy mystery, dystopian fiction, science fantasy, and more—is also key if you want to motivate young readers and direct them to books they'll enjoy. Written to help you master a complex array of genres and titles, this guide includes more than 1,500 books, most published since 2006, organizing them by genre, subgenre, and theme. Subgenres growing in popularity such as "steampunk" are highlighted to keep you current with the latest trends. The guide will serve three audiences. Of course, you can turn to it as you help your teenage patrons select the books and genres that will interest them most. Teen readers, whether devoted fans or newcomers, can use it themselves to find titles and subgenres they might like. In addition, the guide will help teachers and parents match students with the right books.

Publish and be Free

Publish and be Free
Author:
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 940101695X

In May 1970 the 25th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands was celebrated in the King's Library of the British Museum with an ex hibition of Dutch clandestine printing. The books shown were part of the considerable collection assembled in the intervening years by Miss Anna Simoni in the course of her official duties in the Department. It has been decided that the size and quality of this collection justify the publication of a catalogue. For this, and the full indexes which have been provided, credit is also due to Miss Simoni. The British Library Board wishes to express its deep appreciation of the generosity of the donors and helpers whose names are mentioned in the introduction. K. B. Gardner Principal Keeper Department of Printed Books INTRODUCTION The Second World War saw German rule extended over many countries where most of the people were fundamentally opposed to the Nazi ide ology. In all these enslaved nations Resistance movements sprang up and they took various forms, one of the most important of which was the work of the illegal press. In the Netherlands, as elsewhere, under ground newspapers were of the greatest political importance. At the same time a large number of pamphlets helped to strengthen the peo ple's will to continue the struggle and to form public opinion on future developments.

The Stars

The Stars
Author: Hans Augusto Rey
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 176
Release: 1980
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780395248300

Written with the primary purpose of enabling everyone to gain more pleasure from stargazing.

More Musings

More Musings
Author: Lynn M. Dixon
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2019-10-16
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1490797939

The book has a host of articles written from observations of everyday life; book and movie reviews and poems.

Doña Perfecta ...

Doña Perfecta ...
Author: Benito Pérez Galdós
Publisher:
Total Pages: 358
Release: 1895
Genre:
ISBN:

Doña Perfecta

Doña Perfecta
Author: Benito Pérez Galdós
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2022-11-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Doña Perfecta is set in 19th century Spain, when a young liberal named Don José (Pepe) Rey, arrives in a cathedral city named Orbajosa, with the intention of marrying his cousin Rosario. This was a marriage of convenience arranged between Pepe's father Juan and Juan's sister, Perfecta. Upon getting to know each other, Pepe and Rosario declare their eternal love, but in steps Don Inocencio, the cathedral canon, who meddles and obstructs the marriage as well as the good intentions of Doña Perfecta and her brother Don Juan.