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1) Nina
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Nina West hasn't quite crossed the line into adulthood yet, but that's the only line she hasn't crossed.
Left to her own devices after the untimely death of her parents, Nina is a young girl coming of age with no apologies or conscience. Too cool for school, too hot for television, and too scandalous to be believed, Nina is the twisted and surreal tale of an object of desire that gives as good as she gets, wreaking havoc from her quiet hometown...
2) Nina
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Nina tells the gripping story of a Russian hero-mother who takes up an offer from a Ukraine Commander to fetch her recently-captured son from their prison.Imagine the struggles a Russian mother would endure travelling alone through war-torn Ukraine to rescue her son from a war that no one wants. And while Nina's journey is arduous, it asks a fundamental question … where do we find peace on our planet?
3) Nina
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Few humans are aware the arcane walks among them, putting their lives in constant danger. D.A.M.N., the black ops, off the books military branch, will stop at nothing to eliminate the threat. Nina Volkova is their best asset. She's indispensable and skilled at killing the arcane. But when she's tasked with raiding Area 51, she's shocked to discover what the facility is hiding. She might not escape the mission without a few bumps and bruises either....
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Editora Jandaíra
Pub. Date
2024
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Portuguese
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Com a força da imaginação, Nina constrói um foguete para viajar pelo espaço. Nessa aventura intergaláctica ela aprenderá sobre os corpos celestes, como o Sol e a Lua, os cometas, as estrelas, a Terra e os demais planetas do sistema solar. Escrito por Lúcio Goldfarb e ilustrado por Pedro Menezes, o livro revela as belezas e singularidades do universo.
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"It's May 1963, and twelve-year-old Nina Norris is answering a call from civil rights leaders in Birmingham, Alabama. Black Americans are demanding the right to vote, but adults who protest risk losing their jobs. So, children are protesting in their place. As Nina prepares for her day, she knows she will likely be arrested and put in jail, but it's a price she is willing to pay so that all people can have a say in their government. Readers can learn...
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After a one-night stand, a woman is obsessively pursued in Lesley Glaister's brilliantly plotted thriller You should always trust your gut feelings. . . . If only I had trusted mine. While away on a business trip, Nina meets a gorgeous man in her hotel lobby, and even before their tryst is over, she's sorry she did it. She recently moved in with her boyfriend, Charlie, and feels like the worst kind of cheat. The sooner she puts the sordid encounter...
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Nina's melodic voice fills the air when she sings, but her elderly neighbour Michael cherishes the quiet while reading his beloved books. Though Nina means no harm, her passionate performances disrupt Michael's peace. Tension mounts as Michael struggles to focus over Nina's escalating arias.
When Michael finally snaps and silences her song, an uneasy quiet settles between them. Both realize how much they've grown to appreciate what the other brings...
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Few people know of Nina Allender, but they should. One of only a handful of female political cartoonists in the early twentieth century, she played a vital role in the women's suffrage movement. Unafraid to criticize powerful men and challenge the status quo, Allender was recruited by the famous activist Alice Paul to be the "official cartoonist" of The Suffragist, the weekly newspaper of the National Woman's Party. Between 1914 and 1927, Allender...
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Español
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La nina de la barca es un poemario agradable, edificante y de facil lectura, adecuado para esos momentos dificiles o apacibles en los que se despierta en nosotros interes de reflexion sobre temas muy sensibles a nuestras vidas, como recuerdos de la infancia, la gracia de permanecer en amor matrimonial, la esperanza de reencontrarnos con la madre que se nos ha ido, la conexion de nuestros hijos a la paternidad de Dios, la ruptura de la incredulidad...
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Swahili English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Swahili as their second language.In this children's book, Jimmy, the little bunny, explores autumn, his favorite season. He enjoys being outside and playing with colorful leaves. When it starts raining, he and his family find interesting activities to do at home. They spend a wonderful day together, no matter the weather.Katika kitabu hiki cha watoto, Jimmy, sungura mdogo,...
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Swahili English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Swahili as their second language.Winter is a fun and beautiful season to play in the snow, but Jimmy the little bunny was not prepared for the cold weather. Once he learns how to keep himself warm, he can finally enjoy spending time outside with his family.Majira ya baridi huwa ya furaha na majira haya hupendeza na ya kucheza kwenye barafu, lakini Jimmy sungura mdogo hakujitayarisha...
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"Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family's cabin in Vermont, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon's explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn't add up. Nina's parents push the police for answers, and Simon's parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious, nothing-is-off-limits...
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Get the Summary of Nina Burleigh's Mirage in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Mirage" by Nina Burleigh recounts Napoleon Bonaparte's secretive 1798 expedition to Egypt, involving a fleet of 300 ships, 34,000 troops, 16,000 sailors, and 151 scholars and artists. The mission aimed to undermine British trade routes and expand French influence. The scholars, including prominent figures like Gaspard Monge and Claude-Louis...
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Nina Samson, an analyst working at Coronado Base Command, lands in Navy sniper Mace Callahan's lap like an I.E.D. Two weeks of fiery passion with the lithe redhead, and the self-proclaimed bachelor raises the white flag.Arriving in San Diego, Nina, a single mother with an eight-year-old daughter, spots danger ahead. Mace's Hollywood good looks and wicked smile makes her heart run a zip-line of crazy. Lust for the sexy SEAL swiftly turns to fear when...
16) L'envol de Nina
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Français
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Nina est une adolescente ayant la particularité de voir dans le futur et de connaître les évènements qui vont survenir. Ignorant qu'elle est atteinte du syndrome d'Asperger, son quotidien à la maison ou au collège est compliqué et les interactions sociales sont difficiles. Cependant, elle est secrètement amoureuse d'un jeune homme dont elle ne sait pas grand-chose mais qui semble lui aussi avoir un don singulier... La force de ses sentiments...
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Publisher
Hauteville
Pub. Date
2022
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Français
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Aie confiance, crois en toi...
Nina Hill est libraire. Elle a une culture générale incroyable, un agenda bien rempli et un chat nommé Phil. Que désirer de plus ? Quand on lui rappelle qu'il n'y a pas que les livres dans la vie, elle hausse les épaules et se plonge dans un nouveau roman.
Quand Nina apprend la mort du père qu'elle n'a jamais connu, elle découvre par la même occasion l'existence d'innombrables
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This book bundle includes three sweet contemporary small town holiday romance novels.Experience the holiday magic of Christmas Mountain where warm homecomings, small town charm, and true love await.FAKE HUSBAND FOR CHRISTMAS (Macy's story)When workaholic Macy Wilcox and fun-loving Cal Bradley pair up to be Santa and Mrs. Claus for the holidays, a little magic just might inspire this fake couple to fall in love.THE CHRISTMAS COMPETITION (Ruby's story)When...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview:
#1 Sue Levitt, who lived in New York City, was a fan of the radio show Grand Central Station. She would spend hours listening to the show and daydreaming about life in the fictional train terminal.
#2 Sue's family was very loving and supportive, but they weren't wealthy. They lived in a pre-war building on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, and her mother worked as a...
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