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El CEO de Microsoft narra la historia de transformación constante desde dentro de la empresa, trazando su viaje personal desde su infancia en la India hasta dirigir algunos de los cambios tecnológicos más importantes de la era digital, y ofrece su visión para la era de tecnologías inteligentes que se avecina. Oprime refrescar habla del cambio individual, de la transformación que se está produciendo dentro de Microsoft y de la llegada de la ola de tecnología más emocionante y perturbadora que la humanidad ha experimentado hasta hoy, que incluye aspectos como la inteligencia artificial, la realidad mixta y la computación cuántica.
Su primer año fuera de casa está resultando casi perfecto, pero un fin de semana de entrega a una pasión ardiente lo cambiará todo. Harper, de dieciocho años, ha crecido bajo la sombra de la carrera de su padre en la Marina. Lista para vivir la vida a su manera y experimentar cosas de las que solo ha oído hablar a los soldados del destacamento de su padre; está de camino a la Universidad de San Diego. Gracias a su nueva compañera de cuarto, Harper ingresa a un mundo de fiestas, chicos guapos, familia y emociones.
Explora Animales fantásticos y dónde encontrarlos en esta detallada galería en blanco y negro de los personajes de la película y de los diseños empleados en su realización, que cuentan con licencia oficial de Warner Bros. Consumer Products. Desde las ajetreadas calles y los edificios de la vibrante Nueva York de 1926 al apartamento de Tina y Queenie y las maravillas del MACUSA, este libro te invita a colorear a tu gusto a través de la aventura ¡incluso dentro de la maleta de Newt! Encontrarás también numerosos accesorios y artefactos, como varitas, señales y símbolos, y quién sabe si hasta una criatura fantástica…
On the first day of first grade, Sam has news to share with the class—over the summer, his elephant had a baby! Really! From the team who wrote and illustrated the I Can Read favorite The Best Seat in Second Grade, this prequel is a heartfelt story that's just right for all children getting ready for first grade and other big early steps. The Best Seat in First Grade is a Guided Reading Level J and a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
This unofficial biography tells the story of BTS and their global ARMY, which helped propel them to the top of the charts all over the world. Extensively researched, Rise of Bangtan explores the lives of RM, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin, V, Jin, and Jungkook, the story behind how they all got together, and their amazing rise to fame—from their start in East Asia to their dominance across the globe. If you love BTS and everything K-Pop, this celebration of your favorite band is what you’ve been waiting for.
Harry, el perrito suciou...Harry es un perrito blanco con manchas negras al que todo le gusta . . . excepto bañarse. Así que un día antes del baño, Harry se escapa. Se pasa el día, jugando en la calle y pronto está tan sucio que se convierte en un perro negro con manchas blancas. Ahora Harry tiene un problema: ¡su propia familia no lo reconoce!!!
Scott created these drawings in scratchboard an engraving medium which evokes the look of popular art from the period of these stories. Scratchboard is an illustration board with a specifically prepared surface of hard white chalk. A thin layer of black ink is rolled over the surface, and lines are drawn by hand with a sharp knife by scraping through the ink layer to expose the white surface underneath. The finished drawings are then scanned and the color is added digitally.
Much of the advice we’ve been told about achievement is logical, earnest…and downright wrong. In Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Eric Barker reveals the extraordinary science behind what actually determines success and most importantly, how anyone can achieve it. You’ll learn: • Why valedictorians rarely become millionaires, and how your biggest weakness might actually be your greatest strength • Whether nice guys finish last and why the best lessons about cooperation come from gang members, pirates, and serial killers
u003cpu003e#1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake delivers two Three Dark Crowns prequel novellas fans won’t want to miss! u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eTogether in print for the first time in this paperback bind-up, the dazzling prequels to the Three Dark Crowns series are finally available for fans to have and to (literally) hold. Uncover the sisters’ origins, dive deep into the catastrophic reign of the Oracle Queen, and reveal layers of Fennbirn’s past, hidden until now. u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe Young Queensu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eGet a glimpse of triplet queens Mirabella, Arsinoe, and Katharine during a short period of time when they protected and loved one another. From birth until their claiming ceremonies, this is the story of the three sisters’ lives…before they were at stake. u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe Oracle Queenu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eEveryone knows the legend of Elsabet, the Oracle Queen. The one who went mad. The one who orchestrated a senseless, horrific slaying of three entire houses. But what really happened? Discover the true story behind the queen who could foresee the future…just not her own downfall.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eDon't miss Five Dark Fates, the thrilling conclusion to the series, coming in September!u003c/pu003e
Una noche, Harold decide dar un paseo a la luz de la luna. Pero hay un pequeño problema: ¡La luna no esta fuera! Por suerte, Harold lleva consigo su lapiz color morado y en un abrir y cerrar de ojos, se "" las pinta solo"" para enredarse en toda clase de aventuras.
Gabriel Allon, restaurador de arte y ocasional espia, esta en busqueda de una obra maestra de Caravaggio que ha sido robada, en el relato lleno de accion e intriga internacional del autor No. 1 best seller del New York Times.
One choice can destroy you. Veronica Roth's second #1 New York Times bestseller continues the dystopian thrill ride that began in Divergent. Fans of the Divergent films—young and old—will find just as much adrenaline-inducing action and as many thought-provoking themes in these pages as on the screen. This unique edition of the second book in Veronica Roth's Divergent series features cover artwork from the major motion picture of Insurgent starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ansel Elgort, and Octavia Spencer.
THE BOOKS THAT INSPIRED THE EPIC MOTION PICTURES... J.R.R. TOLKIEN THE LORD OF THE RINGS THE HOBBIT THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING THE TWO TOWERS THE RETURN OF THE KING
Beyond dinosaurs, what strange and powerful creatures lived millions of years ago? This three-book collection introduces beginning readers to the amazing creatures that lived alongside the dinosaurs, the giant asteroid that may have killed them, and the incredible mammals that ruled the earth after the dinosaurs died. Written by paleontologist Charlotte Lewis Brown and with exciting, vivid illustrations from Phil Wilson, this Level Two I Can Read slipcase is geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
En este libro, Molly te lleva a través de sus aventuras ejecutando un exclusivo juego de póquer privado para atender a clientes como la realeza de Hollywood como Leonardo DiCaprio y Ben Affleck, atletas multimillonarios, políticos y titanes financieros. Con gran detalle, Molly describe un mundo de glamur, privilegio y discreción en el que ella hizo millones, vivió la gran vida, e intrépidamente tomó a la mafia italiana y rusa, hasta que se encontró con un adversario que no podía vencer el gobierno de Estados Unidos.
n an isolated village in the mountains of Andalusia, a mysterious Frenchwoman begins work on a dangerous memoir. It is the story of a man she once loved in the Beirut of old, and a child taken from her in treason’s name. The woman is the keeper of the Kremlin’s most closely guarded secret. Long ago, the KGB inserted a mole into the heart of the West—a mole who stands on the doorstep of ultimate power.
Heidi Wood ve a una adolescente en el andén del tren, de pie bajo la lluvia, con un bebe en brazos. Sube al tren y se aleja. Pero no consigue quitarse a la chica de la cabeza. Heidi siempre ha sido una mujer caritativa: trabaja en una ONG, adopta gatos callejeros... Pero su marido y su hija quedan horrorizados cuando un buen día vuelve a casa con una joven llamada Willow y su bebe de cuatro meses. Aquella chica desaseada y sin hogar conocido podría ser una delincuente o algo peor.
From flowers to birds to hearts and more, these pages and pages of delicate pen-and-ink drawings are waiting to be brought to life through your artistry. A perfect gift for Mother’s Day, this sturdy and brilliantly illustrated coloring book will delight adult coloring book fans as well as children. The tens of thousands of fans of Eleri Fowler's Joyous Blooms to Color have embraced it with such words as "beautiful," "a keepsake," "a delightful escape from reality," and much more. My Mother, My Heart is sure to earn the same sort of praise.
The uplifting and thoughtful novel from the uniquely talented author. Everyone has a story to tell...Kitty Logan has lost her way...As a journalist, she's spent the past few years chasing the big scoops - no matter the consequences. When she makes a terrible mistake, she finds herself mired in scandal, her career implodes and even her personal relationships are tested to the limit. At a loss, Kitty finds distraction in a list of one hundred names that her late mentor and boss, Constance, has left he
Giraffes can bend their necks, monkeys can wave their hands, and donkeys can kick their legs. And so can you! Throughout this interactive book, the animals of From Head to Toe invite young readers to copy their antics as they play. Through Carle’s vibrant collages and simple instructions, children will learn the importance of listening, exercising, and taking on a new challenge. Join the giraffes, monkeys, donkeys, seals, and more for a frolicking, fun adventure! And this edition features English and Spanish text that’s perfect for beginning readers!
Queen Katharine has waited her entire life to wear the crown. But now that she finally has it, the murmurs of dissent grow louder by the day. There’s also the alarming issue of whether her sisters are actually dead—or if they’re waiting in the wings to usurp the throne. Mirabella and Arsinoe are alive, but in hiding on the mainland and dealing with a nightmare of their own: being visited repeatedly by a specter they think might be the fabled Blue Queen. Though she says nothing, her rotting, bony finger pointing out to sea is clear enough: return to Fennbirn.
Después de la infidelidad muestra como las parejas pueden sanar y crecer a partir de la desastrosa crisis de infidelidad. En base a sus treinta y cinco años de experiencia como psicólogo clínico, el doctor Spring ofrece una serie original de estrategias comprobadas que dan respuesta a preguntas como «¿Por qué pasó esto?» «Una vez que se pierde el amor y la confianza ¿podemos recuperarlos?» « ¿Puedo—debo— comprometerme nuevamente si me siento confundido?» «¿Cómo tenemos intimidad sexual de nuevo?» «¿Es posible perdonar?» «¿Qué constituye una infidelidad en el ciberespacio?»
Estamos ante uno de los grandes acontecimientos literarios de los ultimos tiempos: la publicacion de la primera novela de Harper Lee, la admirada autora del best seller ganador del Premio Pulitzer Matar a un ruisenor. El libro fue escrito a mediados de los anos 50, y fue el primer manuscrito que Harper Lee presento a sus editores antes de Matar a un ruisenor. Este manuscrito se dio por perdido hasta que fue descubierto a finales de 2014.
America and Maxon’s fairy-tale romance enchanted readers from the very first page of The Selection. Now find out what happens after happily ever after in this fourth captivating novel, perfect for fans of Veronica Roth’s Divergent, Lauren Oliver’s Delirium, or Renée Ahdieh’s The Wrath & the Dawn. Twenty years ago, America Singer entered the Selection and won Prince Maxon’s heart.
For popular high school senior Samantha Kingston, February 12—"Cupid Day"—should be one big party, a day of valentines and roses and the privileges that come with being at the top of the social pyramid. And it is…until she dies in a terrible accident that night. However, she still wakes up the next morning. In fact, Sam lives the last day of her life seven times, until she realizes that by making even the slightest changes, she may hold more power than she ever imagined.
In the exclusive Philadelphia suburb of Rosewood, Alison is the Queen Bee of her elite seventh grade hive. BFs Aria, Hanna, Spencer, and Emily vie for her attention, even as each of them hides a hideous secret only Alison knows. So when Alison goes missing after a slumber party, never to be seen again, each girl is heartbroken, but also a little relieved. Now it is three years later, and though the four girls have grown apart, they are each still hiding something. Artsy Aria is carrying on an affair with one of her.
?CU?L SER? L A GRAN ESPERANZA QUE SOSTIENE SU VIDA?Este libro revolucionario acerca de nuestro futuro se basa en la sencilla idea de que, seg?n la Biblia, el cielo no es nuestro hogar eterno, sino la tierra nueva. Tal como Jes?s afirma en el Evangelio de Mateo, el pr?ximo cap?tulo de nuestra historia comienza con ?la renovaci?n de todas las cosas?, refiri?ndose a la tierra que amamos en toda su belleza, nuestro propio ser y las cosas que enriquecen la vida: la m?sica, el arte, la comida, las risas y todo lo que atesoramos.
The Return of the King is the towering climax to J. R. R. Tolkien’s trilogy that tells the saga of the hobbits of Middle-earth and the great War of the Rings. In this concluding volume, Frodo and Sam make a terrible journey to the heart of the Land of the Shadow in a final reckoning with the power of Sauron.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen comes a big-hearted, sweeping novel about a girl who reconnects with a part of her family she hasn’t seen since she was a little girl—and falls in love, all over the course of a magical summer. Emma Saylor doesn’t remember a lot about her mother, who died when Emma was twelve. But she does remember the stories her mom told her about the big lake that went on forever, with cold, clear water and mossy trees at the edges.
NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enchanting, or quite so uproariously unhappy.
Habiendo tenido una infancia difícil, hija de una madre soltera y criada por sus abuelos en Puerto Rico, Sharon muestra a los lectores lo que la impulsó a iniciar su búsqueda espiritual, y cómo descubrió finalmente que la verdadera fe que ella había estado buscando se encontraba mucho más cerca de lo que se podia haber imaginado. La búsqueda de Sharon por encontrar a Dios utilizando fuentes de fuerza interior que no sabía que tenía, serán de gran inspiración a todos aquellos que buscan el significado espiritual en sus propias vidas, sin importar su afiliación religiosa.