Be My Valentine: A Poem of Friendship is a playful acronym poem with Valentine's Day illustrations to celebrate, honor a friendship, and express the inspiring magic of joyous fellowship.Share your appreciation with this lovely poetry book and give a friend something to return to time and time again, to be reminded how much they are treasured. A commemorative keepsake poem, charmingly illustrated into nourishing bite-sized thoughts and presented in its entirety as well. This gift bo...

How do you find a book when you can't recall the title…or the author? This homage to a common reader's dilemma is a gift the booklover in your life won't soon forget.Readers know all too well the comedy and tragedy of forgetting the name of a must-find book. Inspired by this torturous predicament, artist Marina Luz creates paintings of books based on the descriptions we use when we can't remember their titles—mining Internet book-search forums for the quirky, vague...

B.E. M.Y. V.A.L.E.N.T.I.N.E. A Poem of Love is a playful, inspiring, and romantic acrostic poem with Valentine's Day hearts and illustrations to celebrate and honor your sweetheart to express the magic of your joyous connection. Declare your love and express yourself with this lovely acronym poetry book and give your love something to return to time and time again, to be reminded how much they are appreciated and adored.A commemorative keepsake, coffee-table, hardcover gif...

A teen deep-dives into her dating history to uncover her mistakes, become the perfect girlfriend, and get revenge on the wrong guy so she can ride into the sunset with the right one in this debut rom-com “brimming with heart and comedy” (School Library Journal).To the surprise of no one, Amelia Hernandez is once again single. It’s her family curse at work; whether it’s by heartbreak, scandal, or even accidental death, every romantic relationship that a Her...

“Lovely and empowering.” —Ashley Herring Blake, author of the Stonewall Honor–winning Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the WorldTwelve-year-old Zoey navigates the tricky waters of friendship while looking for a way to save her grandfather’s struggling business in this “heartfelt” (Kirkus Reviews) debut novel perfect for fans of Kristi Wientge, Donna Gephart, and Meg Medina.Zoey comes from a family of dreamers. From start-up compan...

Marburg fever is transmitted by blood, biological fluids, secretions and infected human or animal tissue. Those who come into contact with infected patients have a high risk of contamination. The incubation period of the virus that causes the disease - the interval between the time the person contracts the virus and the onset of the disease - is estimated to be between three and ten days.The acute phase of the disease occurs between seven and 15 days after the first symptoms....

Dr. Álvaro Pereira, a renowned doctor recognized in Lisbon s high society in the 19th century, finds himself at a crossroads when he is called to treat a series of mysterious illnesses in a local elite family. Apparently , it is a hereditary problem, but Álvaro quickly realizes that the physical symptoms hide traumas and family secrets that threaten to come to light and compromise the reputation of Serpa s house. As cases of illness and death follow one another, Álvaro finds himself drawn ...

This edited volume is a collection of twelve interdisciplinary essays from various Brazilian literary scholars, historians, and anthropologists analyzing the work of 19th- and 20th-century Afro-Brazilian writer Afonso Henriques de Lima Barreto. This is the first collection to present a cohesive analysis of this writer’s work in English. It is an intellectually diverse collection of essays that recover Barreto’s œuvreand consider a wide range of topics, including Barreto’s treatment of race...

In 19th century Viseu, marked by rigid values and decadent aristocratic families, a forbidden love arises between a young aristocrat, Beatriz de Albuquerque, and a young man of humble origins but with vast literary and scientific knowledge, António Pereira. The two find themselves in a world where customs and appearances dictate choices, but destiny and passions resist the designs of families and society.

Laura , a young teacher at a primary school in Lisbon, has always been an optimistic person, but she lost the spark in her eyes after a traumatic event: the death of her husband, Miguel , in a car accident three years ago. Unable to cope with the loss, she decides to spend the summer holidays alone in the small coastal village of Porto da Lua , where she had spent many happy summers during her childhood. There, she meets Gabriel , a former journalist who isolated himself after losing his d...

Imagine having a life free of difficulties, worries, and concerns; realizing that you can let go for good of problems, emotions, memories; all that does not make you feel good.Author Darla Luz gives you the tools to create your best life. Every sadness, disillusionment, tension, or worry is false, the truth of life is joy, aliveness, and bliss!In this book you will practice peaceful, calming awareness so that all emotional pain tha...

The Diary of Ordinary People is a compelling narrative that explores the intertwined lives of a group of characters who inhabit a vibrant city. Through their daily experiences, the reader is invited to discover the beauty and complexity of human relationships, the importance of art, and the strength of community. The story revolves around Sofia, a young photographer searching for her place in the world, who moves to the city in search of inspiration. As she explores new horizons, she cross...