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Alexis lotta per sopravvivere in un mondo infestato dai Titani e governato dagli Spartani, esseri immortali appartenenti a dodici casate reali con poteri divini e ricchezze sfrenate. È una trovatella povera, timida e balbuziente, che tiene la testa bassa, nasconde le sue ferite e fa di tutto per eccellere negli studi. O almeno ci prova. Ma poi tutto cambia. Un esame del sangue svela che in realtà appartiene all'élite. È una di loro. Una Spartana. Costretta a frequentare l'Accademia Spartana della Guerra, deve sottoporsi a durissime prove per verificare se ha ciò che serve per essere immortale.

Hace menos de un año, Evelyn Dasher era una chica normal con una existencia segura y bastante anodina; una vida que era una absoluta mentira. Oculta en la Zona 3, sabe que si vuelve a perder el control de sus peligrosas habilidades, no solo pondrá en peligro a todos los miembros de la comunidad secreta, sino también al guapísimo y terriblemente inhumano Luc. Pero hay verdades para las que ni siquiera Luc puede prepararse, y a medida que las habilidades de Evie evolucionan, las consecuencias de todo lo que él ha hecho se vuelven devastadoras.

Cuando Evelyn Dasher se cruzó en el camino de Luc, se vio empujada al mundo de Lux, pero descubrió que, en realidad, ya estaba más involucrada de lo que creía. Su búsqueda de la verdad la acerca todavía más a Luc, el Origen que está en el centro de todo.

Una mañana, tras una fiesta en apariencia bastante normal, Tana se despierta rodeada de cadáveres. Solo hay otros dos supervivientes de la masacre: su insoportablemente entrañable exnovio, infectado y al límite, y un misterioso chico que carga con un terrible secreto. Para salvar sus vidas, a Tana no le va a quedar más remedio que ir directa al opulento y cruel corazón de la mismísima Coldtown.

From young author Coco Ma comes a dazzling tale of adventure, power, and betrayal, weaving together a stunning world of magic with a killer cast in an explosive, unforgettable collection.

Segunda entrega de la interesante serie juvenil de crímenes y jazz, del afamado autor Andreu Martín. En ella, volvemos a seguir las andanzas de Óscar Bruch, saxo en un grupo de jazz de la Barcelona contemporánea. En esta ocasión, Óscar y su grupo se trasladan a Gijón para tocar en el festival literario Semana Negra. Sin embargo, la identidad de Óscar se verá confundida con la de un asesino y de pronto se verá atrapado en medio de una guerra de narcos. De este viaje no saldrá indemne.

Segunda parte de la exitosa #BadBoysGirl. Cole ha pasado de ser el acosador personal de Tessa a ser la única persona a la que ella quiere ver por las mañanas. Su objetivo para el primer año en la universidad es vivir a tope y amar profundamente. Pero una vez en el campus, queda claro que su novio tiene la habilidad de encandilar a todo lo que se mueve. Cuando las universitarias empalagosas ataquen, las antiguas inseguridades de Tessa volverán a aparecer....

En el bosque hay un ataúd de cristal. Está en el suelo, y en su interior duerme un muchacho con cuernos en la cabeza y orejas puntiagudas… Hazel y su hermano Ben viven en Fairfold, donde los humanos pueden coexistir en armonía con los habitantes del aire. Desde que eran niños, Hazel y Ben se han estado contando historias sobre el chico del ataúd de cristal en las que este es un príncipe y ellos son sus valientes caballeros. Creen que este príncipe es diferente de otros feéricos, los que hacen tratos crueles, se ocultan entre las sombras de los árboles y llevan a la perdición a los turistas.

Some call it a monster, laying waste to the villagers and their homes. Some say it is an invulnerable demon summoned from the deepest abysses of the Immortal Realm. Many soldiers from the royal guard are sent out to hunt it down. Not one has ever returned. When Asterin Faelenhart, princess of Axaria and heir to the throne, discovers that she may hold the key to defeating the mysterious demon, she vows not to rest till the beast is slain. With the help of her friends and the powers she wields - though has yet to fully understand - Asterin sets out to complete a single task. To kill it.

In the kingdom of Axaria, a darkness has fallen. After defeating the evil mother who summoned an immortal demon to kill her, newly coronated Queen Asterin Faelenhart should have every reason to celebrate. Her kingdom is safe, forbidden magic eradicated, and her friends are alive. Except Asterin’s triumph has come at a devastating cost - forced to choose between a lifelong friend and true love, she’s lost both. But the shadows in Axaria have begun to stir once again, and no one is more starved for vengeance than Asterin....

"Action-packed and utterly vivid, Nightbreaker leaps to life with its formidable world and spirited protagonist. As soon as you start reading, you won’t want to stop." —Chloe Gong, #1 NYT bestselling author of These Violent Delights Fifteen years ago, The Vanishing thrust Manhattan into...

In a post-apocalyptic world ruled by a Governor who is both feared and worshipped, Willow is a 17-year-old girl who is trying to get through her last year of studies. But when her father dies, she experiences strange dreams that change everything about how she looks at the world and at herself. Haunted by the tragedy, Willow pushes herself beyond anything she could have imagined she was capable of. It's only when she catches the attention of some of the Governor's informants that her world is turned upside-down.

Zeno ha paura di tornare in classe, dopo che un gruppo di bulli l'ha umiliato in un video che ha fatto il giro di tutta la scuola. Ora la chat è invasa da insulti e meme, e la sua unica difesa è rintanarsi in camera e ignorare tutti. Fino a quando non riceve un messaggio di scuse. Chi è? E cosa vuole da lui? All'inizio Zeno non si fida, ma una certa Luna insiste, continua a scrivergli, non lo lascia solo, riempie quel silenzio raccontandogli di sé. E qualcosa va a segno.

Olenko mä lihava? "Olenko mä lihava?" Tämän kysymyksen Klara esittää äidilleen, kun laiha Rosa yhtäkkiä kokee olevansa lihava. Ja miksi Rosa koko ajan puhuu siitä, mikä ruoka lihottaa? Tilannetta ei helpota, että Klaran oma äiti on aloittanut laihdutuskuurin. "K niinku Klara on helppolukuinen kirjasarja Klara-tytöstä ja hänen ystävistään. Kirjat käsittelevät ystävyyttä, koulua ja kasvamista (ja vähän rakkauttakin), ja ne sopivat kaikille päähenkilön ikäisille lukijoille." Line Kyed Knudsen on syntynyt Kööpenhaminan esikaupungissa vuonna 1971 ainoana lapsena.

How to Like Yourself offers a quirky, inspiring, and practical guide to help you overcome feelings of self-criticism, improve self-esteem, and be the true star in your life. With all the pressures of school, friends, and dating, you're especially vulnerable to low self-esteem in your teen years. But often the biggest threat to your confidence is your own inner critic - whose unrelenting negativity can result in feelings of inadequacy, depression, and anxiety. This must-have guide offers real ways to help you fight back, be kind to yourself, and move forward with confidence.

The Early Tudors A Level History series takes you through the OCR specification step by step, ensuring that you have the necessary knowledge to perform throughout the period of your course and to help prepare you for your A Level. The series is produced by Nick Fellows, a lead examiner for OCR who has written many textbooks on The Tudors, Katie Fellows, who is currently studying for her D.Phil in History at St Peter's College, Oxford, and Oxford historian, Dr Glyn Redworth, who is a specialist in Early Modern British & European history.

Con un estilo adictivo ya conocido por sus lectores, Carlos Cuauhtémoc Sánchez ha escrito una novela magistral que plasma los temores y frustraciones del amor. Con afinadísima técnica literaria, cuenta una historia absorbente, íntima y poética que se precipita hasta un final inesperado...

If you are a transgender and gender-nonconforming teen, you may experience unique challenges with identity and interpersonal relationships. In addition to experiencing common teen challenges such as body changes and peer pressure, you may be wondering how to express your unique identity to others. The Gender Quest Workbook incorporates skills, exercises, and activities from evidence-based therapies—such as cognitive behavioral therapy—to help you address the range of struggles you may encounter related to gender identity, such as anxiety, isolation, fear, and depression.

Teen life can feel like a rollercoaster, but there’s a way to make it smoother—and more fun. In this audiobook you’ll find the most comprehensive guide to help you make the most of your teen years—and beyond.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is arguably one of the world's finest example of Gothic literature. This guide, written especially for those studying English literature, takes you through everything you need to know about this great novel. Not only does the series discuss each chapter in detail, there are specific tutorials that cover the genre, themes, context, characters, structure and form and key quotations to ensure that you have the necessary knowledge to succeed in both your coursework and your exams.