Demi.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Even as Demi was becoming the highest paid actress in Hollywood, however, she was always outrunning her past, just one step ahead of the doubts and insecurities that defined her childhood. Throughout her rise to fame and during some of the most pivotal moments of her life, Demi battled addiction, body image issues, and childhood trauma that would follow her for years all while juggling a skyrocketing career and at times negative public perception....
Author
Series
Ping (Demi) volume 1
Publisher
H. Holt
Pub. Date
1996, ©1990
Language
English
Description
When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty.
Author
Publisher
Roca Editorial de Libros
Pub. Date
2020
Language
Español
Formats
Description
Inside Out. Mi historia es un retrato desgarradoramente honesto de una mujer con una vida tan icónica como corriente.
Durante décadas, el nombre de Demi Moore ha sido sinónimo de celebridad. Sus icónicas películas y sus relaciones personales la han puesto en el punto de mira de la opinión pública y la han llevado a protagonizar todo tipo de titulares.
Pero ni siquiera ser la actriz mejor pagada de Hollywood la ha
...4) Marie Curie
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Mainly the story of Marie Curie, also about Pierre Curie, and the discovery of radium.
Author
Publisher
Wisdom Tales
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Guru Nanak (1469-1539) is the founder of the Sikh religion, which has over 25 million followers worldwide. As a young man, he embarked on an inspired mission that took him from the sacred Himalayas to the holy city of Mecca, preaching a message of one God, sincere worship, and of peace and equality for all. Award-winning author, Demi, recounts the remarkable life of Guru Nanak, who today is revered by Hindus and Muslims alike"--
Author
Publisher
Shen's Books, an imprint of Lee & Low Books Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"An illustrated biography of Confucius (551 BCE-479 BCE), the ancient Chinese teacher, politician, thinker, and philosopher known for his popular aphorisms, his emphasis on education and study, and his models of social interaction. Includes a map and author's sources"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Magnificat
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Each year, millions of people from all over the world bathe in the water of a spring in Lourdes, France. They come to pray for physical and spiritual healing and to remember a young girl who was chosen by the Mother of Jesus to draw us closer to her Son. Illustrated with delicate mixed media watercolor, inks, gold overlays, and collage this lovely book tells the story of Saint Bernadette and the beautiful lady, the miraculous spring, and the wonders...
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Formats
Description
On this earth, a crown is what separates victors from the rest of the competitors, but the goal of creating a life worth living is not to gain a trophy, get a prize, or keep the crown. Our lives are not meant to be about being number one or making our own names known. While walking you through the journey of her evolving confidence--from basing her identity on temporary labels and her own efforts, to discovering the rock-solid security of anchoring...
Author
Series
Ashen volume 1
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this epic and immersive Viking-inspired romantic fantasy, a woman fleeing a ruthless assassin accidentally joins forces with agroup of thieves and must use all her cunning to escape with her life—and heart—intact.
Silla Nordvig is running for her life.
The Queen of Íseldur has sent warriors to bring Silla to Sunnavík, where death awaits her. When her father is killed, his last words set Silla on a perilous...
Silla Nordvig is running for her life.
The Queen of Íseldur has sent warriors to bring Silla to Sunnavík, where death awaits her. When her father is killed, his last words set Silla on a perilous...
Author
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In this ancient tale of one of the Buddha's past lives, the Buddha is born as a little gray parrot who takes it upon herself to save her beloved forest home from a raging fire. Even though she can only sprinkle drops of water onto the blaze, her perseverance, courage, and compassion change everything, eventually saving the forest in an unexpected way. Zen teacher and acclaimed storyteller Rafe Martin is joined by the award-winning illustrator Demi...
13) The shady tree
Author
Series
Ping (Demi) volume 3
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Ping returns and deals with the selfish Tan Tan, who owns a beautiful house and a beautiful shady tree, but who does not share, so Ping turns Tan Tan's greed into his own gain, but remains true to his generous nature.
17) Wild oats
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Eva, a widow and retired history teacher, enjoys a quiet life. Everything changes when she receives a life insurance check accidentally made out for $5,000,000 instead of the expected $50,000. At the not-so-gentle urging of her best friend Maddie, Eva deposits the money and the two friends head to the Canary Islands with every intention of living it up. But their fantasy is short-lived when they discover that they have become media sensations overnight....
18) Vida
Author
Publisher
Universal Music Latino
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
Español
Description
After releasing a string of global hits, Latin Grammy winner Luis Fonsi releases his highly anticipated new album. It includes the record-breaking hit Despacito as well as Calypso; Imposible; and Echame La Culpa.
19) Rough night
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Five friends from college reunite when they rent a beach house in Miami for a wild bachelorette weekend that goes completely off the rails. Just when all hope is lost, they realize there2s more to the story than they could2ve ever imagined.
20) King Richard
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Based on the true story that will inspire the world, follow the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever.