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The Last Girl

My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State

By: Nadia Murad

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The Last Girl

My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State

By: Nadia Murad

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE • In this “courageous” (The Washington Post) memoir of survival, a former captive of the Islamic State tells her harrowing and ultimately inspiring story. Nadia Murad was born and raised in Kocho, a small village of farmers and shepherds in northern Iraq. A member of the Yazidi community, she and her brothers and sisters lived a quiet life. Nadia had dreams of becoming a history teacher or opening her own beauty salon. On August 15th, 2014, when Nadia was just twenty-one years old, this life ended. Islamic State militants massacred the people of her village, executing men who refused to convert to Islam and women too old to become sex slaves. Six of Nadia’s brothers were killed, and her mother soon after, their bodies swept into mass graves. Nadia was taken to Mosul and forced, along with thousands of other Yazidi girls, into the ISIS slave trade. Nadia would be held captive by several militants and repeatedly raped and beaten. Finally, she managed a narrow escape through the streets of Mosul, finding shelter in the home of a Sunni Muslim family whose eldest son risked his life to smuggle her to safety. Today, Nadia's story—as a witness to the Islamic State's brutality, a survivor of rape, a refugee, a Yazidi—has forced the world to pay attention to an ongoing genocide. It is a call to action, a testament to the human will to survive, and a love letter to a lost country, a fragile community, and a family torn apart by war.

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Crown

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1524760447

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9781524760441

Spilled Ink

By: Nadia Hashimi

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Spilled Ink

By: Nadia Hashimi

In this insightful and affecting YA novel by well-loved author of books for adults and middle graders Nadia Hashimi, an Afghan American teenager's small town is thrown into controversy and violence when her brother, taking a stand against hatred, plays a prank that some think went too far… When Yalda hears that her twin brother, Yusuf, will be performing with his band at a local venue, she lets her friends convince her to sneak out to see his show. But the night has something else in store: After the opening band makes some ugly jokes about “terrorists,” Yusuf uses his time in the spotlight for an impulsive stunt responding to the hate speech. Suddenly, simmering tensions begin boiling over in their Virginia town, where many Afghan refugees have sought safety. When a video of Yusuf’s performance goes viral online, it seems like everyone in town turns against their family’s restaurant, leaving their livelihood in jeopardy. And then Yusuf is seriously injured in a mysterious fall. Despite her grieving and frightened family, friends she is not sure she can trust, and a town that no longer feels like a safe home, Yalda must try to find her own voice—and do what she can to change her world for the better.

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HarperCollins

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0063060515

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9780063060517

Nadia

The Autobiography of Nadia Comaneci

By: Nadia Comaneci

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Nadia

The Autobiography of Nadia Comaneci

By: Nadia Comaneci

One of the world's greatest gymnasts describes her childhood and training, her quest to become a world class athlete, her stunning victory at the Montreal Olympics, and her private life

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J M Dent & Sons Limited

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090607178X

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9780906071786

Self-Care for the Real World

Practical self-care advice for everyday life

By: Nadia Narain,Katia Narain Phillips

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Self-Care for the Real World

Practical self-care advice for everyday life

By: Nadia Narain,Katia Narain Phillips

_________________ THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER 'Unusually practical, non-patronising and authentic. Think Marie Kondo for the mind' Sunday Times Wellness pioneers Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips have spent decades helping others to feel their best. But it took them a bit longer to learn to care for themselves. Here they share the small, achievable steps they picked up on a lifetime’s journey towards self-care, and how you can apply them to your life, wherever you are. Right now, you may be deep in the waves of life, being tossed around. Learning self-care is like building your own life boat, plank by plank. Once you’ve got your boat, you’ll still be rocked by the same waves, but you’ll have a feeling of safety, and a stability that means you can pick other people up on your way.

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Random House

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147354470X

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Nadia

The Illustrated Autobiography of Nadia Comaneci

By: Nadia Comaneci

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Nadia

The Illustrated Autobiography of Nadia Comaneci

By: Nadia Comaneci

One of the world's greatest gymnasts describes her childhood and training, her quest to become a world class athlete, her stunning victory at the Montreal Olympics, and her private life

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Proteus Publishing Company

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086276100X

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9780862761004

Aftershocks

A Memoir

By: Nadia Owusu

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Aftershocks

A Memoir

By: Nadia Owusu

Young Nadia Owusu followed her father, a United Nations official, from Europe to Africa and back again. Just as she and her family settled into a new home, her father would tell them it was time to say their goodbyes. The instability wrought by Nadia's nomadic childhood was deepened by family secrets and fractures, both lived and inherited. Her Armenian American mother, who abandoned Nadia when she was two, would periodically reappear, only to vanish again. Her father, a Ghanaian, the great hero of her life, died when she was thirteen. After his passing, Nadia's stepmother weighed her down with a revelation that was either a bombshell secret or a lie, rife with shaming innuendo. With these and other ruptures, Nadia arrived in New York as a young woman feeling stateless, motherless, and uncertain about her future, yet eager to find her own identity. What followed, however, were periods of depression in which she struggled to hold herself and her siblings together."--

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Simon and Schuster

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1982111232

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9781982111236

One Half from the East

By: Nadia Hashimi

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One Half from the East

By: Nadia Hashimi

Perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia, Thanhha Lai, and Rebecca Stead, internationally bestselling author Nadia Hashimi’s first novel for young readers is a coming-of-age journey set in modern-day Afghanistan that explores life as a bacha posh—a preteen girl dressed as a boy. Obayda’s family is in need of some good fortune, and her aunt has an idea to bring the family luck—dress Obayda, the youngest of four sisters, as a boy, a bacha posh. Life in this in-between place is confusing, but once Obayda meets another bacha posh, everything changes. Their transformation won’t last forever, though—unless the two best friends can figure out a way to make it stick and make their newfound freedoms endure. Nadia Hashimi’s first novel for adults, The Pearl That Broke Its Shell, was a bestseller that shares a bacha posh character with One Half from the East.

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HarperCollins

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0062421921

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9780062421920

Experiment with a Plant's Living Environment

By: Nadia Higgins

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Experiment with a Plant's Living Environment

By: Nadia Higgins

A plant's environment helps it grow. Weather, soil, and animals are important to a plant's survival. But do you know what happens to a plant when the seasons change? Or how earthworms help a plant's roots? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help readers explore science concepts and analyze information. Projects include materials easily found around the house and will inspire learning and creativity!

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Lerner Publications ™

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1541509366

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Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys

A Selected Correspondence

By: Nadia Boulanger,Igor Stravinsky

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Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys

A Selected Correspondence

By: Nadia Boulanger,Igor Stravinsky

Published for the first time: a rich epistolary dialogue revealing one master teacher's power to shape the cultural canon and one great composer's desire to embed himself within historical narratives.

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Boydell & Brewer

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158046596X

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9781580465960

Experiment with Photosynthesis

By: Nadia Higgins

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Experiment with Photosynthesis

By: Nadia Higgins

Sunlight helps a plant make its own food using photosynthesis. But do you know what happens to a plant when there is no sunlight? Or what part of a plant makes food? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help readers explore science concepts and analyze information.

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1541509420

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The Sky at Our Feet

By: Nadia Hashimi

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The Sky at Our Feet

By: Nadia Hashimi

This middle grade novel by bestselling author Nadia Hashimi tells the affecting story of an Afghan-American boy who believes his mother has been deported. For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Counting by 7s. Jason has just learned that his Afghan mother has been living illegally in the United States since his father was killed in Afghanistan. Although Jason was born in the US, it’s hard to feel American now when he’s terrified that his mother will be discovered—and that they will be separated. When he sees his mother being escorted from her workplace by two officers, Jason feels completely alone. He boards a train with the hope of finding his aunt in New York City, but as soon as he arrives in Penn Station, the bustling city makes him wonder if he’s overestimated what he can do. After an accident lands him in the hospital, Jason finds an unlikely ally in a fellow patient. Max, a whip-smart girl who wants nothing more than to explore the world on her own terms, joins Jason in planning a daring escape out of the hospital and into the skyscraper jungle—even though they both know that no matter how big New York City is, they won’t be able to run forever.

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HarperCollins

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0062421956

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9780062421951

When the Moon Is Low

A Novel

By: Nadia Hashimi

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When the Moon Is Low

A Novel

By: Nadia Hashimi

Mahmoud's passion for his wife Fereiba, a schoolteacher, is greater than any love she's ever known. But their happy, middle-class world—a life of education, work, and comfort—implodes when their country is engulfed in war, and the Taliban rises to power. Mahmoud, a civil engineer, becomes a target of the new fundamentalist regime and is murdered. Forced to flee Kabul with her three children, Fereiba has one hope to survive: she must find a way to cross Europe and reach her sister's family in England. With forged papers and help from kind strangers they meet along the way, Fereiba make a dangerous crossing into Iran under cover of darkness. Exhausted and brokenhearted but undefeated, Fereiba manages to smuggle them as far as Greece. But in a busy market square, their fate takes a frightening turn when her teenage son, Saleem, becomes separated from the rest of the family. Faced with an impossible choice, Fereiba pushes on with her daughter and baby, while Saleem falls into the shadowy underground network of undocumented Afghans who haunt the streets of Europe's capitals. Across the continent Fereiba and Saleem struggle to reunite, and ultimately find a place where they can begin to reconstruct their lives.

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0062369628

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9780062369628

Eat Better Not Less

100 Healthy and Satisfying Recipes

By: Nadia Damaso

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Eat Better Not Less

100 Healthy and Satisfying Recipes

By: Nadia Damaso

In Eat Better Not Less Nadia Damaso proves that by eating the right ingredients, you can look and feel fantastic without sacrificing on flavour. With over 100 quick and tasty recipes, Nadia shows that with a little bit of planning, it’s easy to embrace a healthy lifestyle. Start the morning with a bowl of creamy Vanilla Quinoa Porridge or a guilt-free Banana Ice Cream and you’ll be full of energy for the rest of the day. For lunch, Avocado Pizza makes a delicious feast, and the Sweet Potato Burgers are perfect for a weeknight dinner with friends. There’s even room for treats: try the decadent Amaranth Hot Chocolate, a light Banana Chia Cake which makes the perfect snack, or a rich and satisfying Nougat Cheesecake. Nadia’s philosophy is simple: food that’s good for you needn’t be boring or leave you hungry. With dishes for meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans alike, Eat Better Not Less is a bible for anyone who loves nutritious, flavoursome food.

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Hardie Grant Publishing

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1743584695

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9781743584699

The Pearl That Broke Its Shell

A Novel

By: Nadia Hashimi

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The Pearl That Broke Its Shell

A Novel

By: Nadia Hashimi

Afghan-American Nadia Hashimi's literary debut novel is a searing tale of powerlessness, fate, and the freedom to control one's own fate that combines the cultural flavor and emotional resonance of the works of Khaled Hosseini, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Lisa See. In Kabul, 2007, with a drug-addicted father and no brothers, Rahima and her sisters can only sporadically attend school, and can rarely leave the house. Their only hope lies in the ancient custom of bacha posh, which allows young Rahima to dress and be treated as a boy until she is of marriageable age. As a son, she can attend school, go to the market, and chaperone her older sisters. But Rahima is not the first in her family to adopt this unusual custom. A century earlier, her great-great grandmother, Shekiba, left orphaned by an epidemic, saved herself and built a new life the same way. Crisscrossing in time, The Pearl the Broke Its Shell interweaves the tales of these two women separated by a century who share similar destinies. But what will happen once Rahima is of marriageable age? Will Shekiba always live as a man? And if Rahima cannot adapt to life as a bride, how will she survive?

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Harper Collins

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0062244779

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9780062244772

Sister Style

The Politics of Appearance for Black Women Political Elites

By: Nadia E. Brown,Danielle Casarez Lemi

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Sister Style

The Politics of Appearance for Black Women Political Elites

By: Nadia E. Brown,Danielle Casarez Lemi

Afro-textured hair and the CROWN Act -- What black women political elites look like matters -- Candid conversations, black women political elites, & appearances -- Sisterly discussions on black women candidates -- Is there a black woman candidate prototype? -- Voter responses to black women candidates -- Linked fate, black voters, and black women candidates -- Conclusion.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0197540570

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9780197540572

Experiment with a Plant's Roots

By: Nadia Higgins

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Experiment with a Plant's Roots

By: Nadia Higgins

Roots help keep plants alive. They take in water and minerals. But do you know how much of a plant is made up of its roots? Or whether roots always grow down? Let's experiment to find out! Learn more about plants in the Plant Experiments series—part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

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Lerner Publications ™

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1541509382

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The Last Word

Women, Death, and Divination in Inner Mani

By: C. Nadia Seremetakis

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The Last Word

Women, Death, and Divination in Inner Mani

By: C. Nadia Seremetakis

Based on years of fieldwork in both rural and urban Greece, The Last Word explores women's cultural resistance as they weave together diverse social practices: improvised antiphonic laments, divinatory dreaming, the care and tending of olive trees and the dead, and the inscription of emotions and the senses on a landscape of persons, things, and places. These practices compose the empowering poetics of the cultural periphery. C. Nadia Seremetakis liberates the analysis of gender from reductive binary models and pioneers the alternative perspective of self-reflexive "native anthropology" in European ethnography.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226748766

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9780226748764

Pastrix

The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint

By: Nadia Bolz-Weber

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Pastrix

The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint

By: Nadia Bolz-Weber

Now a New York Times bestselling author, Nadia Bolz-Weber takes no prisoners as she reclaims the term "pastrix"(pronounced "pas-triks," a term used by some Christians who refuse to recognize female pastors) in her messy, beautiful, prayer-and-profanity laden narrative about an unconventional life of faith. Heavily tattooed and loud-mouthed, Nadia, a former stand-up comic, sure as hell didn't consider herself to be religious leader material—until the day she ended up leading a friend's funeral in a smoky downtown comedy club. Surrounded by fellow alcoholics, depressives, and cynics, she realized: These were her people. Maybe she was meant to be their pastor. Using life stories—from living in a hopeful-but-haggard commune of slackers and her unusual but undeniable spiritual calling to her experiences pastoring people from all walks of life—and poignant honesty, Nadia portrays a woman who is both deeply faithful and deeply flawed, giving hope to the rest of us along the way. Wildly entertaining and deeply resonant, this is the book for people who hunger for a bit of hope that doesn't come from vapid consumerism; for women who talk too loud and guys who love chick flicks; and for the gay person who loves Jesus and won't be shunned by the church. In short, this book is for every misfit suspicious of institutionalized religion but who is still seeking transcendence and mystery.

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Jericho Books

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1455527068

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9781455527069

Fancy Flowers

By: Nadia Higgins

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Fancy Flowers

By: Nadia Higgins

Fancy Flowers attract bees and butterflies. Then those insects spread pollen to make seeds so more plants can grow. Flowers also make our world a more colorful place. See how flowers help plants grow in this beautifully illustrated story set to music. Aligned with NGSS, this paperback book comes with online music access.

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Capstone

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1684101093

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9781684101092

Representative Democracy

Principles and Genealogy

By: Nadia Urbinati

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Representative Democracy

Principles and Genealogy

By: Nadia Urbinati

It is usually held that representative government is not strictly democratic, since it does not allow the people themselves to directly make decisions. But here, taking as her guide Thomas Paine’s subversive view that “Athens, by representation, would have surpassed her own democracy,” Nadia Urbinati challenges this accepted wisdom, arguing that political representation deserves to be regarded as a fully legitimate mode of democratic decision making—and not just a pragmatic second choice when direct democracy is not possible. As Urbinati shows, the idea that representation is incompatible with democracy stems from our modern concept of sovereignty, which identifies politics with a decision maker’s direct physical presence and the immediate act of the will. She goes on to contend that a democratic theory of representation can and should go beyond these identifications. Political representation, she demonstrates, is ultimately grounded in a continuum of influence and power created by political judgment, as well as the way presence through ideas and speech links society with representative institutions. Deftly integrating the ideas of such thinkers as Rousseau, Kant, Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès, Paine, and the Marquis de Condorcet with her own, Urbinati constructs a thought-provoking alternative vision of democracy.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226842800

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9780226842806

Good Little Wolf

By: Nadia Shireen

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Good Little Wolf

By: Nadia Shireen

Rolf, a small, gentle wolf, lives with Mrs. Boggins, who tells him he is a good little wolf. But when he meets up with a large, ferocious wolf, he is told that he isn't a real wolf. Wolves aren't little and good—they are big and bad. To prove he is a real wolf, the old wolf tells Rolf he must perform certain tasks, such as blowing down a little pig's house. Rolf is a total failure . . . until the big bad wolf urges him to do something unspeakable to old Mrs. Boggins. Then the good little wolf proves that he can stand up to the big bad bully. Or so it seems. More mature readers may find a different ending that could lead to a great discussion! Using familiar storybook characters and an endearing new hero, Nadia Shireen makes her debut in this winning picture book.

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Knopf Books for Young Readers

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0375987258

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9780375987250

World Prehistory

A Brief Introduction

By: Brian M. Fagan,Nadia Durrani

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World Prehistory

A Brief Introduction

By: Brian M. Fagan,Nadia Durrani

This is an introduction to human prehistory written for complete beginners with a global perspective. It is written in a jargon-free style that covers 6 million years of the remote past from human origins to the first pre-industrial civilizations, balancing theoretical discussion with descriptions and analysis of major sites and cultural developments. World Prehistory provides a unique and balanced narrative of what happened in the prehistoric past and why. The book is well worth acquiring, as it provides essential historical background to a wide variety of subjects, from written history and environmental studies to climate change. Chronological tables, numerous illustrations, guides to further reading, and stand-alone boxes on some archaeological methods, key sites, and some people of the past amplify much of the basic narrative. This global prehistory is aimed at people with no background in archaeology, undergraduates at all levels, and participants in graduate seminars on a wide range of subjects. Numerous people with a general interest in archaeology and multidisciplinary history have acquired and enjoyed this book.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000875296

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9781000875294

People of the Earth

An Introduction to World Prehistory

By: Brian M. Fagan,Nadia Durrani

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People of the Earth

An Introduction to World Prehistory

By: Brian M. Fagan,Nadia Durrani

People of the Earth is a narrative account of the prehistory of humankind from our origins over 6 million years ago to the first pre-industrial states, beginning about 5,000 years ago. This is a global prehistory, which covers prehistoric times in every corner of the world in a jargon-free style for newcomers to archaeology. Many world histories begin with the first pre-industrial states. This book starts at the beginning of human history and summarizes the latest research into such major topics as human origins, the emergence and spread of modern humans, the first farming, and the origins of civilization. People of the Earth is unique in its even balance of the human past, its readily accessible style, and its flowing narrative that carries the reader through the long sweep of our past. The book is highly illustrated and features boxes and sidebars describing key dating methods and important archaeological sites. This classic world prehistory sets the standard for books on the subject and is the most widely used such textbook in the world. It is aimed at introductory students in archaeology and anthropology taking survey courses on the prehistoric past, as well as more advanced readers. It will also appeal to students of human responses to climatic and environmental change.

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100084112X

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9781000841121

Accidental Saints

Finding God in All the Wrong People

By: Nadia Bolz-Weber

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Accidental Saints

Finding God in All the Wrong People

By: Nadia Bolz-Weber

What if that person you've been trying to avoid is your best shot at grace today? ...And what if that's the point? In Accidental Saints, New York Times best-selling author Nadia Bolz-Weber invites readers into a surprising encounter with what she calls “a religious but not-so-spiritual life.” Tattooed, angry and profane, this former standup comic turned pastor stubbornly, sometimes hilariously, resists the God she feels called to serve. But God keeps showing up in the least likely of people—a church-loving agnostic, a drag queen, a felonious Bishop and a gun-toting member of the NRA. As she lives and worships alongside these “accidental saints,” Nadia is swept into first-hand encounters with grace—a gift that feels to her less like being wrapped in a warm blanket and more like being hit with a blunt instrument. But by this grace, people are transformed in ways they couldn’t have been on their own. In a time when many have rightly become disillusioned with Christianity, Accidental Saints demonstrates what happens when ordinary people share bread and wine, struggle with scripture together, and tell each other the truth about their real lives. This unforgettable account of their faltering steps toward wholeness will ring true for believer and skeptic alike. Told in Nadia’s trademark confessional style, Accidental Saints is the stunning next work from one of today’s most important religious voices.

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Convergent Books

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1601427565

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People of the Earth

An Introduction to World Prehistory

By: Brian M. Fagan,Nadia Durrani

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People of the Earth

An Introduction to World Prehistory

By: Brian M. Fagan,Nadia Durrani

Understand major developments of human prehistory People of the Earth: An Introduction to World Prehistory 14/e, provides an exciting journey though the 7-million-year-old panorama of humankind's past. This internationally renowned text provides the only truly global account of human prehistory from the earliest times through the earliest civilizations. Written in an accessible way for beginning students, People of the Earth shows how today's diverse humanity developed biologically and culturally over millions of years against a background of constant climatic change.

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Routledge

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1317346823

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9781317346821

The Genealogical Science

The Search for Jewish Origins and the Politics of Epistemology

By: Nadia Abu El-Haj

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The Genealogical Science

The Search for Jewish Origins and the Politics of Epistemology

By: Nadia Abu El-Haj

The Genealogical Science analyzes the scientific work and social implications of the flourishing field of genetic history. A biological discipline that relies on genetic data in order to reconstruct the geographic origins of contemporary populations—their histories of migration and genealogical connections to other present-day groups—this historical science is garnering ever more credibility and social reach, in large part due to a growing industry in ancestry testing. In this book, Nadia Abu El-Haj examines genetic history’s working assumptions about culture and nature, identity and biology, and the individual and the collective. Through the example of the study of Jewish origins, she explores novel cultural and political practices that are emerging as genetic history’s claims and “facts” circulate in the public domain and illustrates how this historical science is intrinsically entangled with cultural imaginations and political commitments. Chronicling late-nineteenth- to mid-twentieth-century understandings of race, nature, and culture, she identifies continuities and shifts in scientific claims, institutional contexts, and political worlds in order to show how the meanings of biological difference have changed over time. In so doing she gives an account of how and why it is that genetic history is so socially felicitous today and elucidates the range of understandings of the self, individual and collective, this scientific field is making possible. More specifically, through her focus on the history of projects of Jewish self-fashioning that have taken place on the terrain of the biological sciences, The Genealogical Science analyzes genetic history as the latest iteration of a cultural and political practice now over a century old.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226201422

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Letters to a Young Gymnast

By: Nadia Comaneci

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Letters to a Young Gymnast

By: Nadia Comaneci

If there were such a thing as an "elder" stateswoman in women's gymnastics today, Nadia Comaneci would win that title as readily as she once won gold medals. Olga Korbut came before her, and many other medalists would follow, but none has ever been as dominant in winning the hearts of millions around the world. With grit and determination, Nadia Comaneci ushered in a new era for women's sports, one where young girls could vault into the arena of superstardom. Even today, almost thirty years after her greatest triumphs, you need only mention the name "Nadia" and gymnastics fans know instantly whom you are talking about. In Letters to a Young Gymnast, Nadia shows what it takes to achieve athletic perfection and become the best. With inspiring and dramatic stories from her own experience, she tells us how the young girl that Bela Karolyi discovered in a Romanian elementary school found the inner strength to become a world-class athlete at such a young age. This collection of Nadia's memories, anecdotes, and advice grants unique insights into the mind of a top competitor. From how to live after you've realized your dream, to the necessity of "a spirit forged with mettle," Nadia's thoughts on athleticism and sacrifice are eye-opening and surprisingly challenging.

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Basic Books

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0786728655

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Ancient Lives

An Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory

By: Brian M. Fagan,Nadia Durrani

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Ancient Lives

An Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory

By: Brian M. Fagan,Nadia Durrani

Focusing on sites of key significance and the world’s first civilizations, Ancient Lives is an accessible and engaging textbook which introduces complete beginners to the fascinating worlds of archaeology and prehistory. Drawing on their impressive combined experience of the field and the classroom, the authors use a jargon-free narrative style to enliven the major developments of more than 3 million years of human culture. First introducing the basic principles, methods, and theoretical approaches of archaeology, the book then provides a summary of world prehistory from a global perspective. This latest edition provides an up-to-date account of human evolution and the origins of modern humans. It explores the reality of life in the prehistoric world. Later chapters describe the development of agriculture and animal domestication, and the emergence of cities, states, and preindustrial civilizations in widely separated parts of the world. Our knowledge of these is changing thanks to revolutionary developments in LIDAR (light detection and ranging) technology and other remote-sensing devices. With this new edition updated to reflect the latest discoveries and research in the discipline, Ancient Lives continues to be a comprehensive and essential introduction to archaeology. It will be ideal for students looking for an accessible guide to the subject.

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Routledge

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1000177203

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Experiment with What a Plant Needs to Grow

By: Nadia Higgins

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Experiment with What a Plant Needs to Grow

By: Nadia Higgins

Sunlight, air, water, and minerals help keep plants alive. But do you know how much water is needed for a seed to sprout? Or what a plant will do to find the light it needs? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help readers explore key science concepts. Projects include materials easily found around the house and will inspire learning and creativity!

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Lerner Publications ™

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1541509463

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The Pasta Queen: The Art of Italian Cooking

By: Nadia Caterina Munno

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The Pasta Queen: The Art of Italian Cooking

By: Nadia Caterina Munno

Culinary virtuoso and New York Times bestselling author Nadia Caterina Munno expands beyond pasta and into the art of traditional Italian cooking with this vibrant and accessible cookbook—featuring seasonal dishes, healthy entrees, and so much more. Go beyond the first course of pasta with this brand-new cookbook from The Pasta Queen herself. From aperitivi to awaken your appetite to desserts that end meals on a sweet note—and all the courses in between—Nadia will help you create an Italian dinner party fit for royalty. With over a hundred delicious recipes and stunning photographs that will transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean, this cookbook also delves into Nadia’s food philosophies, including the importance of using seasonal ingredients, following a balanced diet, and celebrating cultural history through food. While there’s still plenty of pasta to be found, this cookbook will enrich your plate with the rest of what Italy has to offer…and it’s just gorgeous.

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Simon and Schuster

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1668047292

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9781668047293

Experiment with Parts of a Plant

By: Nadia Higgins

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Experiment with Parts of a Plant

By: Nadia Higgins

Plants have roots, stems, leaves, and sometimes flowers. Each part of a plant does a special job. But do you know what a stem does? Or how different seeds travel away from their parent plants? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help readers explore science concepts and analyze information.

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1541509404

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What's Great about Minnesota?

By: Nadia Higgins

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What's Great about Minnesota?

By: Nadia Higgins

What's so great about Minnesota? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the North Star State! Explore Minnesota's wooded wilderness, 10,000 lakes, and rich history. The Minnesota by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Minnesota!

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1467773093

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Fire Trucks / Camiones de bomberos

By: Nadia Higgins

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Fire Trucks / Camiones de bomberos

By: Nadia Higgins

Wee-ooo! Wee-ooo! Fire Trucks are here to help! Learn how and where they do their work in this Machines! song. ÁNiinoo! ÁNiinoo! ÁCamiones de bomberos llegaron para ayudar! Aprende cmo y dnde trabajan en esta cancin de ÁLas mquinas!

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1515866068

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Jennifer Lawrence: Girl on Fire - The Biography

By: Nadia Cohen

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Jennifer Lawrence: Girl on Fire - The Biography

By: Nadia Cohen

JENNIFER LAWRENCE is the reigning queen of lots of things: Hollywood, the awkward award-ceremony-stumble, and hundreds of priceless BuzzFeed pages - to name a few. She announced herself to the world at a young age in The Burning Plain and Winter’s Bone, gripping dramas set in America’s deprived heartland. Ironic, then, that such a gifted character actress has become a household name through two of the biggest fantasy roles in the business: the deadly shapeshifting assassin Mystique from Marvel’s X-Men series and the gutsy, warlike heroine of Suzanne Collin’s bestselling Hunger Games trilogy, Katniss Everdeen - the Girl on Fire. As Katniss and Mystique, she owns the screen, oozing grace, attitude and menace, re-defining the roles of women in action films as more than ragdolls to be saved by muscle-bound men; this girl doesn’t need saving by anyone. But Jennifer couldn’t be more different off-screen. Always ready with a smile or a quip about embarrassing everyday struggles, she is loved by millions for being a genuinely relatable personality in an industry of preening posers. And make no mistake: she has had every reason to lose her sunny disposition. She struggled early on in her career with a hurtful ‘fat actress’ label in spite of her healthy body type, and suffered public heartbreak with the likes of Coldplay’s Chris Martin. In 2014, she was to suffer the ultimate indignity of having private photos leaked onto the internet for all to see. A lesser girl might have become spiteful, but Jennifer has always emerged with her head held high. This is the first biography of an Academy Award winner, a star of our screens for years to come and a role model for girls and young women everywhere. In every sense, this really is the story of a Girl on Fire.

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Kings Road Publishing

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1786060906

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9781786060907

Experiment with Pollination

By: Nadia Higgins

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Experiment with Pollination

By: Nadia Higgins

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! A plant can form fruit and seeds when it is pollinated. Animals and wind help spread pollen from one plant to another. But do you know how insects pick up pollen from flowers? Or how each part of a flower helps pollination? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help readers explore science concepts and analyze information.

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Lerner Digital ™

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1512467081

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Garbage Trucks / Camiones de basura

By: Nadia Higgins

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Garbage Trucks / Camiones de basura

By: Nadia Higgins

Bang! Crash! Garbage Trucks are here to clean! Learn how and where they do their work in this Machines! song. ÁZas! ÁCrac! ÁCamiones de basura llegaron para limpiar! Aprende cmo y dnde trabajan en esta cancin de ÁLas mquinas!

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Approaching Democracy

American Government in Times of Challenge

By: Larry Berman,Bruce Allen Murphy,Nadia E Brown,Sarah Allen Gershon

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Approaching Democracy

American Government in Times of Challenge

By: Larry Berman,Bruce Allen Murphy,Nadia E Brown,Sarah Allen Gershon

Democracy cannot be taken for granted, whether at home or internationally, and eternal vigilance (along with civic intelligence) is required to protect it. Approaching Democracy provides students with a framework to analyze the structure, process, and action of US government, institutions, and social movements. It also invites comparison with other countries. This globalizing perspective gives students an understanding of issues of governance and challenges to democracy here and elsewhere. At a moment of political hyper-partisanship, economic tensions, media misinformation, hyper-partisanship, and anxieties about the future of civil rights, this is the ideal time to introduce Approaching Democracy--a textbook based on Vaclav Havel’s powerful metaphor of democracy as an ideal and the American experiment as the closest approach to it--to a new generation of political science undergraduate students. NEW TO THE TENTH EDITION Updated to reflect the results of the 2022 midterm elections and explore the implications of Congressional redistricting, voting suppression, and voting rights legislation Covers the first two years of the Biden administration and provides a thorough retrospective on the Trump presidency—including updates on the January 6 Commission findings and the Justice department’s investigation into Trump’s alleged misappropriation of classified government documents Presents the developments on the Supreme Court including the appointment of its two newest justices and major recent decisions including controversial rulings on reproductive health, the separation of church and state, and the environment Explores the revival of NATO and other international alliances in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine New and updated material has also been provided regarding gun control, healthcare, labor rights, immigration, economic policy, COVID-19’s lingering impacts, and the ongoing struggle for social and racial justice in America

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1000856291

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