631 Results for : deftly
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Bomba!
A MISGUIDED LOVE, TRAMPLED BY DREAMS... Tetsu is a seemingly normal student whose passionate love for his teacher turns violent in the most unexpected of ways when another suitor attempts to stand between them. Haunted by his family's past, Tetsu must learn to navigate his desire and quell his rage if he hopes to find peace and solace in his relationships with others. Osamu Tezuka's masterful artwork and irrepressibly creative page layouts reach a feverish peak in depicting the manifestation of the tortured youth's explosive angst. Thematically rich yet instinctively relatable, Bomba! deftly weaves an exploration of the complex nature of friendship and the lasting psychological ravages of war into its tale of love, jealousy, revenge, and redemption.- Shop: buecher
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The Tale of Despereaux
A heartwarming young adventure story, winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal.A deftly crafted fairy tale adventure story from a New York Times bestselling author, twice winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal. Here, reader, is the tale of a tiny, sickly mouse with unusually large ears; a mouse who takes his fate into his own hands. It is the tale of a beautiful, flaxen-haired princess who laughs often and makes everything around her seem brighter. It is the tale of a poor, deaf serving girl who entertains foolish dreams of splendour. It is a tale of impossible love, of bravery and of old-fashioned courage. And, reader, it is a tale of treachery - unlimited treachery...- Shop: buecher
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Let the Monster Out
EMPATHETIC NARRATIVE: Along with action and scares, this story deftly discusses fear, regret, and how we learn to live with both. The narrative shows all sorts of reactions to these things—from shutting down completely to running headfirst into danger—and treats each character and response with empathy.DIVERSE CAST: The cast of characters reflect the diversity in the real world: there are characters of different races, socioeconomic classes, family make-ups, and both neurotypical and neurodivergent characters. STAR-STUDDED BACKLIST: Lucas's debut novel, Thanks a Lot Universe, was a Junior Library Guild selection, received blurbs from Wesley King and Janae Marks, and got two starred reviews, including one from Kirkus, who called it "tenderhearted and bold.”- Shop: buecher
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Elefantastic!: A Story of Magic in 5 Acts: Light Verse on a Heavy Subject
Discover the unlikely - and entirely unforgettable - friendship between Flora, an elephant calf stolen from her African home, and David, the circus impresario and magician who adopts, trains, and ultimately liberates her, in this tale freely inspired by actual events. With a minimum of language - only 22 words in all - but a maximum of inventive ele-fantabulous wordplay, Jane Yolen deftly reimagines this initially tentative but ultimately unconditional relationship between a man and an elephant. Brett Helquist not only lovingly illuminates the tale with all the excitement and tension, mystery and color of a vintage circus poster but also fully captures the subtle range of emotions of a remarkable and enduring ele-friendship.- Shop: buecher
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Red State Blue State, Hörbuch, Digital, 74min
SNL alum and sage satirist Colin Quinn is here to take no prisoners. In this hilarious stand-up show, performed live at the Minetta Lane Theatre, no political view is safe. Quinn takes on political division highlighting the truth, absurdity, and humor on both sides of the aisle. This isn’t Colin Quinn vs. liberals or conservatives. This is Colin Quinn deftly roasting liberals, conservatives, and everyone in between. Written by Colin Quinn Performed by Colin Quinn Set design by Edward Morris Sound design by Sam KusnetzNote: Red State, Blue State contains adult language. Language: English. Narrator: Colin Quinn. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/or/orig/000577/or_orig_000577_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Pioneers , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 955min
While portraying life in a new settlement on New York's Lake Otsego in the final years of the 18th century, Cooper deftly explores the cultural and philosophical underpinnings of the American experience. He contrasts the natural codes of the hunter and woodsman, Natty Bumpo, and his Indian friend, John Mokegan, with the more rigid structure of law required by a more complex society. This is the fourth in Cooper's series of five books known as the Leatherstocking Tales, which were arranged according to the chronology of their hero, Natty Bumpo. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jim Killavey. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/jimc/000077/bk_jimc_000077_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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A Brief History of Surfing , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 189min
Matt Warshaw knows more about surfing than any other person on the planet, as evidenced by The History of Surfing, Warshaw's definitive take on the sport. Now he has honed that book into an abridged and excerpted edition for surfers everywhere. Each spread features a micro essay alongside an image capturing a slice of surf history, from Kelly Slater and the invention of the thruster to shark attacks and localism. A Brief History of Surfing deftly defines surf culture in an entertaining and irresistible volume with wide appeal. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: James Patrick Cronin. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/029377/bk_adbl_029377_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The List , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 495min
It happens every September - the list is posted all over school. Two girls are picked from each year. One is named the prettiest, one the ugliest. The girls who aren't picked are quickly forgotten. The girls who are become the centre of attention, and each reacts differently to the experience. With The List, Siobhan Vivian deftly takes you into the lives of eight very different girls struggling with issues of identity, self-esteem, and the judgments of their peers. Prettiest or ugliest, once you're on the list, you'll never be the same. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Madeline Rose. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/hcuk/002376/bk_hcuk_002376_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Robot Awakening , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 18min
In a high-ceilinged laboratory at Children’s National Health System in Washington, D.C., a gleaming white robot stitches up pig intestines. The thin pink tissue dangles like a deflated balloon from a sturdy plastic loop. Two bulky cameras watch from above as the bot weaves green thread in and out, slowly sewing together two sections. Like an experienced human surgeon, the robot places each suture deftly, precisely - and with intelligence. Or something close to it."Robot Awakening" is from the November 12, 2016 issue of Science News. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jamie Renell. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/pe/bosn/020327/pe_bosn_020327_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Child X , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 335min
Jules is passionate about acting and has been given the chance to star in the lead role in the play Northern Lights. But at home her life is not so happy. Her family starts to disintegrate after her father suddenly and unexpectedly leaves home. What exactly is Jules' relationship to her flamboyant actor uncle? And what terrible secret is her mother hiding? This is a moving and powerful story of one girl's search for her own identity, deftly contrasted with the glamour and excitement of the theatre. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Clare Corbett. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/019201/bk_adbl_019201_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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