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Maresi Red Mantle

Author : Maria Turtschaninoff

Publisher : Pushkin Press

Page : 358 pages

File Size : 10,91 MB

Release : 2019-06-06

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 1782692150

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Maresi returns in the thrilling conclusion to the feminist fantasy epic The Red Abbey Chronicles For Maresi, the Red Abbey was a haven of safety, in a world ruled by brutal men. But now she is a woman and it is time for her to leave. Armed with the wisdom of the the First Mother, she returns home to Rovas, a land of forest-clad mountains and rushing rivers, where the superstitious village folk struggle under the rule of a cruel governor. But Maresi meets with more resistance than she bargained for, and soon finds she must use all the terrible force of the Crone's magic to protect her people. Can she find the strength to do so when her heart is filled with love for the first time? Maresi Red Mantle is a thrilling, moving tale of womanhood and fighting for what is right. Maria Turtschaninoff was born in 1977 and has been writing fairy tales since she was five. She is the author of six novels about magical worlds, has been awarded the Finlandia Junior in 2014, the Swedish YLE Literature Prize, the Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland Award and has twice won the Society of Swedish Literature Prize. She was also nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2013 and 2017 and the 2017 CILIP Carnegie Medal.



Red Mantle

Author : Maria Turtschaninoff

Publisher : Abrams

Page : 346 pages

File Size : 23,5 MB

Release : 2020-02-25

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 1683356462

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Introducing the third and final installment in the celebrated Red Abbey Chronicles trilogy Red Mantle is the gripping conclusion to the critically acclaimed first two installments in the Red Abbey Chronicles, Maresi and Naondel. An epistolary novel, Red Mantle is told through the letters Maresi writes back to her friends and mentors at the Abbey. The novel continues the story of Maresi as she leaves the Abbey at Menos and returns home to the small, oppressed province of Rovas. There, Maresi is determined to spread the knowledge she has gained and start a school—but in the end, she will learn just as much as she teaches.



Maresi

Author : Maria Turtschaninoff

Publisher : Abrams

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 33,88 MB

Release : 2017-01-03

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 1613129742

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Only women and girls are allowed in the Red Abbey, a haven from abuse and oppression. Maresi, a thirteen-year-old novice there, arrived in the hunger winter and now lives a happy life in the Abbey, protected by the Mother and reveling in the vast library in the House of Knowledge, her favorite place. Into this idyllic existence comes Jai, a girl with a dark past. She has escaped her home after witnessing the killing of her beloved sister. Soon the dangers of the outside world follow Jai into the sacred space of the Abbey, and Maresi can no longer hide in books and words but must become one who acts. Bound for international success, Maresi will be published in 15 territories around the world!



Naondel

Author : Maria Turtschaninoff

Publisher : Abrams

Page : 370 pages

File Size : 18,48 MB

Release : 2018-01-09

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 168335141X

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Booklist called Maresi “utterly satisfying and completely different from standard YA fantasy.” Now, Naondel goes back to establish the world of the trilogy and tells the story of the First Sisters—the founders of the female utopia the Red Abbey. Imprisoned in a harem by a dangerous man with a dark magic that grants him power over life and death, the First Sisters must overcome their mistrust of one another in order to escape. But they can only do so at a great cost, both for those who leave and for those left behind. Told in alternating points of view, this novel is a vivid, riveting look at a world of oppression and exploitation, the mirror opposite of the idyllic Red Abbey.



The Beast Player

Author : Nahoko Uehashi

Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

Page : 352 pages

File Size : 39,98 MB

Release : 2019-03-26

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 1250307473

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Elin's family has an important responsibility: caring for the fearsome water serpents that form the core of their kingdom's army. So when some of the creatures mysteriously die, Elin's mother is sentenced to death as punishment. With her last breath, she manages to send her daughter to safety. Alone and far from home, Elin soon discovers that she can communicate with both the terrifying water serpents and the majestic flying beasts that guard her queen. This skill gives her great power, but it also involves her in deadly plots that could cost her life. Can she save herself and prevent her beloved beasts from being used as tools of war? Or is there no escaping the terrible battles to come?



The Beast Warrior

Author : Nahoko Uehashi

Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

Page : 416 pages

File Size : 36,41 MB

Release : 2020-07-28

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 125030749X

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Ten years after the fateful clash between two opposing sides of the Divine Kingdom of Lyoza, Elin lives a peaceful life with her family. She tries to stay as far away from her past as possible—the girl who communicated with creatures and befriended a Royal Beast wants no part in the power struggles of humans. But when Elin is called upon to investigate a mysterious illness that's stricken the Toda, she uncovers a startling plot—one that could threaten everything she holds dear. In this thrilling sequel to The Beast Player, Elin must confront her destiny and heed the dire warnings of history. Is a final battle between the Toda and the Royal Beasts inevitable? And will it mean destruction for all?



True Truffle (Tuber spp.) in the World

Author : Alessandra Zambonelli

Publisher : Springer

Page : 431 pages

File Size : 43,34 MB

Release : 2016-07-26

Category : Science

ISBN : 331931436X

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This book focuses on the taxonomic diversity of the genus Tuber as economically important truffles. In contributions by internationally respected scientists, it examines truffle systematics, interactions with abiotic and biotic environments, strategies for spore dispersal, and molecular processes in truffles. Topics discussed include: evolutionary theories and phylogeny of Tuber species from Asia, Europe and North-America; the influence of climate on the natural distribution of Tuber species and fruiting body production, soil characteristics and vegetation in natural habitats; tools for tracing truffles in soil, host diversity, truffle inhabiting fungi and truffle-associated bacteria; and the relationships of small mammals and wild boars with truffles, as well as the smell of truffles.This book offers a valuable reference guide for all researchers working in the fields of mycology, ecology and the soil sciences, and will also be useful for farmers and foresters interested in truffle cultivation worldwide.



Impossible Causes

Author : Julie Mayhew

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 433 pages

File Size : 22,35 MB

Release : 2019-10-17

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1408896982

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Eerie and menacing, timely and moving, Impossible Causes is an unputdownable novel that examines the consequences of silence kept at young women's expense. 'A tightly told and powerful story of sins, lies and secrets long held' i 'This highly atmospheric tale is both thrilling and poignant' Heat For seven months of the year, the remote island of Lark is fogbound, cut off completely from the mainland. The arrival of three strangers is the cause of much speculation: the first is a charismatic young teacher – the only male teacher on the island – the other two, a mother and her teenage daughter, seeking a place to hide from unspeakable tragedy. What have they come to escape? What will they find waiting for them on Lark? And whose body will soon be found lying in the island's stone circle?



Moss and Adams' Heart Disease in Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Author :

Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Page : 802 pages

File Size : 32,38 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Bebeklik ve çocuklukta kalp hastalıkları

ISBN : 9780683307429

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Recommended in the Brandon/Hill selected list of print books and journals for the small medical library - April 2003 Updated throughout, the Sixth Edition of Moss and Adams' Heart Disease in Infants, Children, and Adolescents: Including the Fetus and Young Adult continues to be the primary cardiology text for those who care for infants, children, adolescents, young adults, and fetuses with heart disease. The most comprehensive text in the field, the text covers basic science theory through clinical practice of cardiovascular disease in the young with information being updated to reflect the la.



The Murderer's Ape

Author : Jakob Wegelius

Publisher : Delacorte Press

Page : 626 pages

File Size : 38,92 MB

Release : 2017-01-24

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 1101931779

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"This may be the most charming book I’ve read all year." --The New York Times "I don’t know when I last read a book with such pure and unalloyed pleasure." –Philip Pullman, internationally bestselling author of the His Dark Materials series Winner of the Mildred L. Batchelder award, this is a captivating story about dark truths and heinous crimes as well as unexpected friendships, with detailed black-and-white illustrations throughout. Perfect for fans of Brian Selznick and mystery and detective stories. Sally Jones is not only a loyal friend, she’s an extraordinary individual. In overalls or in a maharaja’s turban, this unique gorilla moves among humans without speaking but understanding everything. She and the Chief are devoted comrades who operate a cargo boat. A job they are offered pays big bucks, but the deal ends badly, and the Chief is falsely convicted of murder. For Sally Jones this is the start of a harrowing quest for survival and to clear the Chief's name. Powerful forces are working against her, and they will do anything to protect their secrets.



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