Adam and Alane, unconventional brothers, were simply going home- home to see their mother and brother. What should have been an uneventful trip became complicated when they discovered they had a stowaway. Gwen, the beautiful daughter of their benefactor had hitched a ride. To get her home they face three problems- home is 600 years in the past, the doorway only opens once every six months and Gwen doesnât want to go home. Their fortunes take a turn for the worse when they are captured, separated, and charged with treason. With nothing on their side but wits and guts they must escape the executionerâs blade, find each other, and send Gwen home to her own time.
Alisa Valdés-Rodríguez's vibrant, can't-put-it-down novel of six friends--each one an unforgettable Latina woman in her late '20s--and the complications and triumphs in their lives Inseparable since their days at Boston University almost ten years before, six friends form the Dirty Girls Social Club, a mutual support and (mostly) admiration society that no matter what happens to each of them (and a lot does), meets regularly to dish, dine and compare notes on the bumpy course of life and love. Las sucias are: --Lauren, the resident "caliente" columnist for the local paper, which advertises her work with the line "her casa is su casa, Boston," but whose own home life has recently involved hiding in her boyfriend's closet to catch him in the act --Sara, the perfect wife and mother who always knew exactly the life she wanted and got it, right down to the McMansion in the suburbs and two boisterious boys, but who is paying a hefty price --Amber, the most idealistic and artistic member of the club, who was raised a valley girl without a word of Spanish and whose increasing attachment to her Mexica roots coincides with a major record label's interest in her rock 'n' roll --Elizabeth, the stunning black Latina whose high profile job as a morning television anchor conflicts with her intensely private personal life, which would explain why the dates the other dirty girls set her up on never work out --Rebecca, intense and highly controlled, who flawlessly runs Ella, the magazine she created for Latinas, but who can't explain why she didn't understand the man she married and now doesn't even share a room with; and --Usnavys, irrepressible and larger than life, whose agenda to land the kind of man who can keep her in Manolo Blahniks and platanos almost prevents her seeing true love when it lands in her lap. There's a lot of catching up to do.
Outlines the Dept. of the Interior precepts to preserve our natural resources: Protect the environment for present and succeeding generations; Make wise and beneficial use of the environment without degradation or risk to health and safety; Preserve and protect the historic, cultural, and natural aspects of our national heritage; Enhance the quality of our renewable resources; Recycle our depletable resources; Seek a balance between population and resource use to assure Americans a high standard of living.
In 'Dave Porter's Great Search; Or, The Perils of a Young Civil Engineer' by Edward Stratemeyer, readers are taken on a thrilling journey with young Dave Porter as he faces numerous challenges and adventures while working as a civil engineer. The book is written in a captivating narrative style that keeps the reader engaged from start to finish. Set in a time when the field of civil engineering was just emerging, the story provides a fascinating glimpse into the profession's early days. With a perfect blend of action, mystery, and exploration, this book appeals to readers of all ages interested in both literature and engineering history. Edward Stratemeyer's attention to detail and vivid descriptions make this a must-read for anyone looking for a unique and exciting adventure. This book not only entertains but also educates about the trials and triumphs of a young civil engineer trying to make a name for himself in a rapidly changing world.
