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Meg Murry, nuestra protagonista, tiene problemas para adaptarse en la escuela… es difícil adivinar que sus padres son científicos. Papá desapareció tiempo atrás en extrañas circunstancias, pero mamá no ha perdido la esperanza de volver a verlo. Su hermano pequeño, Charles, es un niño prodigio; su mente posee una percepción excepcional que le permite ver más allá de las apariencias.

A powerful book that is both fun to listen to and transformative, Living Serendipitously: Keeping the Wonder Alive motivates people to become "active dreamers" who live their dreams. A lively and joyful listen, it captures the joyful essence of "the art of living", explaining just how simple, easy and natural living serendipitously really is.

S'affirmer et communiquer, c'est être capable d'exprimer ses pensées, ses sentiments, ses opinions. C'est dire "oui" quand on pense "oui", et "non" quand on pense "non". C'est demander, refuser, critiquer, répondre à des critiques, faire des compliments, répondre aux compliments, et tout cela d'une façon satisfaisante pour soi et pour l'autre. S'affirmer et communiquer, c'est aussi respecter l'autre en communiquant avec lui.

Stuart E. Eizenstat was at Jimmy Carter’s side from his political rise in Georgia through four years in the White House, where he served as Chief Domestic Policy Adviser. He was directly involved in all domestic and economic decisions as well as in many foreign policy ones. Famous for the legal pads he took to every meeting, he draws on more than 7500 pages of notes and 350 interviews of all the major figures of the time, to write the comprehensive history of an underappreciated president—and to give an intimate view on how the presidency works.

The bestselling author of A Wrinkle in Time takes a fantastical look at the childhood of Jesus in two allegories set in an Egyptian village. In “Pakko’s Camel,” Yehoshuah, the poor son of a carpenter, befriends Pakko, the arrogant son of a rich merchant. Yehoshuah cares for Pakko’s camel and shares with him the knowledge of the precious gifts he received from three wise men. In “The Sphinx at Dawn,” Yehoshuah and his camel journey into the desert, where they come across the monstrous, hungry Sphinx. Intrigued and unafraid, Yehoshuah endeavors to answer the Sphinx’s riddles.

At only ten years old, Katherine Forrester has already experienced her fair share of upheaval. It has been three years since she last saw her mother, a concert pianist whose career was cut short by a terrible accident. After a brief reunion, tragedy strikes once more, forcing Katherine from the familiarity of New York City to a foreign Swiss boarding school. Far from home, she struggles with the challenges of growing up. Stifled by her daily routine and the pettiness of her classmates, Katherine’s piano lessons with a gifted young teacher provide an anchor in the storm.

Im Jahr 2036 entdeckt der Astronaut Perry Rhodan auf dem Mond ein außerirdisches Raumschiff. Damit erschließt er der Menschheit den Weg zu den Sternen. In den Weiten der Milchstraße treffen die Menschen auf Gegner und Freunde; es folgen Fortschritte und Rückschläge. Nach 2051 durchleben sie eine besonders schwere Zeit. Die Erde ist unbewohnbar geworden, Milliarden Menschen wurden an einen unbekannten Ort umgesiedelt. Der Schlüssel zu den Ereignissen scheint in der Nachbargalaxis Andromeda zu liegen.

Im Jahr 2036 entdeckt der Astronaut Perry Rhodan auf dem Mond ein außerirdisches Raumschiff. Damit erschließt er der Menschheit den Weg zu den Sternen. In den Weiten der Milchstraße treffen die Menschen auf Gegner und Freunde; es folgen Fortschritte und Rückschläge. Nach 2051 wird die Erde unbewohnbar, während Milliarden Menschen an einen unbekannten Ort umgesiedelt werden. Der Schlüssel zu diesen Ereignissen liegt in der Galaxis Andromeda.

Im Sommer 2051 leben die Bewohner der Erde in Frieden, die Menschheit arbeitet weiter an ihrer Einigung. Dann aber tauchen fremde Raumschiffe auf - es sind die Sitarakh. Mit überlegener Technik reißen sie die Macht an sich. Perry Rhodan entkommt mit vielen Mitstreitern ins All; er sucht Beistand gegen die Invasoren. Die mächtigen Liduuri versprechen Unterstützung - doch Rhodan muss zuvor die Weißen Welten aktivieren, um die Liduuri-Heimstatt vor dem Untergang zu bewahren.

Im Jahr 2036 entdeckt der Astronaut Perry Rhodan auf dem Mond ein außerirdisches Raumschiff. In der Folge bricht für die Erde ein neues Zeitalter an. Doch 2051 werden Perry Rhodan, Atlan und Tuire Sitareh von einer unbekannten Macht entführt. Rhodan und Sitareh finden sich im Sternenreich der löwenähnlichen Gurrads wieder. Beide hat das Geisteswesen ES auf dieselbe Mission geschickt - die Suche nach METEORA.

Im Jahr 2036 entdeckt der Astronaut Perry Rhodan auf dem Mond ein außerirdisches Raumschiff. Damit erschließt er der Menschheit den Weg zu den Sternen. In den Weiten der Milchstraße treffen die Menschen auf Gegner und Freunde; es folgen Fortschritte und Rückschläge. Nach 2051 wird die Erde unbewohnbar, während Milliarden Menschen an einen unbekannten Ort umgesiedelt werden. Der Schlüssel zu diesen Ereignissen liegt in der Galaxis Andromeda.

When Adam Eddington, a gifted marine biology student, makes the acquaintance of blond and beautiful Kali Cutter at Kennedy International Airport on his way to Portugal to spend the summer working for the renowned scientist Dr. O'Keefe, he has no idea that this seemingly chance...

Caught somewhere between love, hate, and indifference, Emily Bowen’s marriage is hanging on by a thread. After being let go from his job, her husband pulled away from her, and the distance continues to grow during their family’s sabbatical in Switzerland. With their relationship as cold as the wind baying outside, Emily finds unexpected warmth in a man from her past. As she contemplates seizing the connection she’s been craving, Emily must decide if she’s willing to sacrifice the life she’s built for an unseen future.

As he struggles with cancer, legendary screen actor David Wheaton contemplates the one role that always eluded him: King David. Comparing his own life to that of the biblical ruler, David recalls his own numerous wives and children, forcing his daughter Emma to confront the memories of her family's unconventional past. As David's loved ones gather to say goodbye to their patriarch, Certain Women masterfully links past and present in an emotional story rich in dramatic tradition, showcasing the struggles - both ordinary and extraordinary - of family life.

Madeleine Albright, the former Secretary of State, offers a thoughtful and often surprising look at the role of religion in shaping America's approach to the world during this vist to New York's 92nd Street Y.

Thirteen-year-old Simon Renier has no idea when he boards the M.S. Orion with his cousin Forsyth Phair that their journey to Venezuela will be a dangerous one. His original plan―to return a family heirloom, a portrait of Simon Bolivar, to its rightful place―is sidetracked when cousin Forsyth...

A touch of computer keys, a blast of heat, and suddenly the Murry twins, Sandy and Dennys, are gasping in a shimmering desert land. If only the brothers had normal parents, not a scientist mother and a father who experiments with space and time travel. If only the Murry twins had noticed...

A flash of lightning, quivering ground, and, instead of her grandparents' farm, Polly sees mist and jagged mountains -- and coming toward her, a group of young men carrying spears. Why has a time gate opened and dropped Polly into a world that existed 3,000 years ago? Will she be able to get...

Visit the world of A Wrinkle in Time in this new standalone story! This standalone chapter book gives young listeners the perfect entry into the world of Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time, and lifelong fans of the Time Quintet will recognize characters and settings from A Wind in the Door...

When nineteen-year-old Stella marries Theron Renier, she has no idea what kind of clan she's joined. Soon after their arrival at Illyria, the Reniers' rambling beachside home, Theron is sent on a diplomatic mission, leaving Stella alone with his family. As she tries to settle into her new life, Stella quickly discovers that the Reniers are not what they seem. Trapped in a world unlike anything she's ever known, vulnerable Stella attempts to uncover her new family's dangerous secrets—and stirs up a darkness that was meant to stay buried.