Helen Plum Library

Presents a history of the Cold War, highlighting notable spies of the era and the tools they used

Es un acercamiento a dos obras de Germán Arciniegas, El caballero de El Dorado y Cosas del pueblo: crónica de la historia vulgar, que analiza la importancia de los recursos empleados por el autor para que las figuras sin nombre, sin voz, invisibles en las historias oficiales pudieran emerger y que la cosmovisión de esos personajes, quehaceres, modos de vivir, formas de pensar, luchas y derrotas fueran recuperados, desde lo que puede denominarse...

"A sweet and vibrant story about something thats all around us and has an astounding impact on our lives, even though we cant touch or see itthe power of vibes!"-- Publisher's website "Author's Note This book came as a result of my kids asking me: "What ARE vibes Mum?". I searched for a book that would help explain the concept - but I couldn't find one anywhere. So, I decided to write one myself. I do believe that the energy we send out into the...

Argues for a decolonial reinterpretation of Sophocles' classical tragedy, Antigone, that can help us to rethink the anti-colonial politics of militant mourning in the Americas.

"A deeply humane and touching novel; highly recommended for book clubs and fans of Shelby Van Pelt's Remarkably Bright Creatures." — Booklist

"A beautiful, big-hearted treasure of a novel." —Lily King

From the award-winning author of The One-in-a-Million Boy comes a heartfelt, uplifting novel about a chance encounter at a bookstore, exploring redemption, unlikely friendships, and

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Art and literature are in the business of enchantment. When we are enchanted, we are captivated by some part of life-whether it be the fragile charm of the week-old infant or the force of a waterfall that takes our breath away. Enchantment-like the vital energy of Eros-defies definition. Poetry more often finds the words for this phenomenon. This book opens a window into the rich writings of Catholic authors during the 20th century-including Evelyn...

"It's a germ's world. We're just living in it! Elise Gravel introduces us to the heroes and villains of the microscopic world, stopping to marvel at their unique names and wondrous shapes" -- back cover

"Readers learn with their Sesame Street friends about gratitude. Then they discover all they have to be thankful for from community helpers to the food that gives our bodies fuel"--

*Named a Best Book of Spring 2024 by Oprah Daily and a Most Anticipated Book by The Millions and PureWow*

A tender, slyly comical, and shamelessly honest debut novel following a Japanese widow raising her son between worlds with the help of her Jewish mother-in-law as she wrestles with grief, loss, and—strangest of all—joy.
Shortly after her husband Levi's untimely death, Kyoko decides...

"The world is full of insects. They far outweigh humans on earth, and we couldn't survive long without them. But do you really know them? Vetted by entomologist Mathilde Gaudreau, the 30 portraits of Insectorama will give you an insect-eye view of some of the most wonderful you can find in parks and forests. On top of that, you'll learn plenty of fun facts you can share with friends and family: crickets can hear thanks to ear drums located in their...