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Second Place: A Novel
A woman invites a famous artist to use her guesthouse in the remote coastal landscape where she lives with her family. Powerfully drawn to his paintings, she believes his vision might penetrate the mystery at the center of her life. But as a long, dry summer sets in, his provocative presence itself becomes an enigma―and disrupts the calm of her secluded household. Second Place, Rachel Cusk…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780374279226
- Collation
- 180 pages ; 20,5 cm.
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- 823.914 CUS s
Mansfield Park
Taken from the poverty of her parents' home in Portsmouth, Fanny Price is brought up with her rich cousins at Mansfield Park, acutely aware of her humble rank and with her cousin Edmund as her sole ally. During her uncle's absence in Antigua, the Crawford's arrive in the neighbourhood bringing with them the glamour of London life and a reckless taste for flirtation. Mansfield Park is considered…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780141199870
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- 503 p.; 20 cm
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- 823.7 AUS m
The Hate U Give
"What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?" Sixteen-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighbourhood where she was born and raised and her posh high school in the suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, by a police officer. Now…
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- 25th Printing Edition
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781406372151
- Collation
- 13x20 cm; pbk; bw; 446p
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- Call Number
- 813.6 THO t
Little Women
Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - four "little women" enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England The charming story of the March sisters, Little Women has been adored by generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand, cried over little Beth's death, and dreamed of travelling through Europe with old Aunt March and Amy. Future writers have found inspiration…
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- 9780241335130
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- 565 p.; 20 cm
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- 813.4 ALC l
Time for Kids Super Science 2
TIME For Kids' successful Super Science Book just got bigger and better-with the all-new Big Book of Science Experiments. This full-color and expanded hardcover book presents 100 fresh and fascinating experiments for kids 8 to 12 to wrap their heads (and hands) around. The inquiry-based experiments cover aspects of physical, life and earth science, and dovetail with the school science curric…
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- 9781603208857
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- 192p. :ill.
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- Call Number
- 507 MAD
The First Telephone
This book is perfect for children "Reading Alone" who are proficient readers and developing the habit of reading widely for both pleasure and information. In The First Telephone, the race is on to invent a transmitter that will revolutionise communications. Against the wishes of his sponsors, Alexander Graham Bell records the step-by-step progress of his invention. DK Reads are levelled i…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780241182833
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- 13 X 20,5; Hc; Hp; Fcol; Ill; 127p
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- 621.385092 CHA t
The Back Stage Guide to Stage Management
This new edition reflects all the latest developments and innovations in the industry and adds a totally new chapter on opera stage management, complete with an in-depth breakdown of the challenges this style of production presents. The text is supported by sample documents, diagrams, and charts that straddle time-honored approaches with what can be generated by today's computer software. All t…
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- 3
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780823098026
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- 302p; bw; pbk
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- 791.069 KEL t
Democracy in Indonesia: From Stagnation to Regression?
Indonesia has long been hailed as a rare case of democratic transition and persistence in an era of global democratic setbacks. But as the country enters its third decade of democracy, such laudatory assessments have become increasingly untenable. The stagnation that characterized Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s second presidential term has given way to a more far-reaching pattern of democratic re…
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- 9789814881500
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- xxii, 390 pages.: illus, map.; 23 cm.
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- 320.959 POW d
Mind Your Head
We all have a mind, so we all need to take care of our mental health as much as we need to take care of our physical health. And the first step is being able to talk about our mental health. Juno Dawson leads the way with this frank, factual and funny book, with added information and support from clinical psychologist Dr Olivia Hewitt. Covering topics from anxiety and depression to addiction, s…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781471405310
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- 208 p.: illus.; 19, 5 cm
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- 616.89 DAW m
Effective Communication
practical guide offers: -A clear and accessible approach, with step-by-step instructions, tips, and checklists, to engage and challenge -readers -'Ask yourself' features encouraging self-reflection and self-growth -Eye-catching illustrations, graphics, and tables -Real-world case studies to demonstrate and explain problem-solving and build confidence
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- 9780241537992
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- 96 p.: illus.; 17,5 cm
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- -
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- 658.45 ORO e
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