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1) Nina
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English
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Nina West hasn't quite crossed the line into adulthood yet, but that's the only line she hasn't crossed.
Left to her own devices after the untimely death of her parents, Nina is a young girl coming of age with no apologies or conscience. Too cool for school, too hot for television, and too scandalous to be believed, Nina is the twisted and surreal tale of an object of desire that gives as good as she gets, wreaking havoc from her quiet hometown...
2) Nina
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Nina tells the gripping story of a Russian hero-mother who takes up an offer from a Ukraine Commander to fetch her recently-captured son from their prison.Imagine the struggles a Russian mother would endure travelling alone through war-torn Ukraine to rescue her son from a war that no one wants. And while Nina's journey is arduous, it asks a fundamental question … where do we find peace on our planet?
3) Nina
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English
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She was one of the century's most extraordinary talents, a 15-time Grammy nominee and Grammy Hall of Fame Recipient; her mesmerizing songs and passionate politics combined to make her the unforgettable Nina Simone (Zoe Saldana). But fame and fortune came with a price, and her later years were riddled with depression, alcohol abuse and isolation. Rediscovering the meaning of her life and work took courage, strength and one true friend: Clifton Henderson...
4) Nina Wu
Publisher
Film Movement
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
After toiling for years in bit-parts, aspiring actress Nina Wu (Ke-Xi Wu, who also co-wrote the script based on her own personal experiences) finally gets her big break with a leading role in a spy thriller set in the 1960s. The part, which calls for nudity and explicit sex scenes, is made all the more challenging thanks to the director’s unending belittlements. While seemingly on the brink of professional triumph, Nina’s psychological resolve...
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Editora Jandaíra
Pub. Date
2024
Language
Portuguese
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Com a força da imaginação, Nina constrói um foguete para viajar pelo espaço. Nessa aventura intergaláctica ela aprenderá sobre os corpos celestes, como o Sol e a Lua, os cometas, as estrelas, a Terra e os demais planetas do sistema solar. Escrito por Lúcio Goldfarb e ilustrado por Pedro Menezes, o livro revela as belezas e singularidades do universo.
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"It's May 1963, and twelve-year-old Nina Norris is answering a call from civil rights leaders in Birmingham, Alabama. Black Americans are demanding the right to vote, but adults who protest risk losing their jobs. So, children are protesting in their place. As Nina prepares for her day, she knows she will likely be arrested and put in jail, but it's a price she is willing to pay so that all people can have a say in their government. Readers can learn...
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After a one-night stand, a woman is obsessively pursued in Lesley Glaister's brilliantly plotted thriller You should always trust your gut feelings. . . . If only I had trusted mine. While away on a business trip, Nina meets a gorgeous man in her hotel lobby, and even before their tryst is over, she's sorry she did it. She recently moved in with her boyfriend, Charlie, and feels like the worst kind of cheat. The sooner she puts the sordid encounter...
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Nina's melodic voice fills the air when she sings, but her elderly neighbour Michael cherishes the quiet while reading his beloved books. Though Nina means no harm, her passionate performances disrupt Michael's peace. Tension mounts as Michael struggles to focus over Nina's escalating arias.
When Michael finally snaps and silences her song, an uneasy quiet settles between them. Both realize how much they've grown to appreciate what the other brings...
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Few people know of Nina Allender, but they should. One of only a handful of female political cartoonists in the early twentieth century, she played a vital role in the women's suffrage movement. Unafraid to criticize powerful men and challenge the status quo, Allender was recruited by the famous activist Alice Paul to be the "official cartoonist" of The Suffragist, the weekly newspaper of the National Woman's Party. Between 1914 and 1927, Allender...
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Español
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La nina de la barca es un poemario agradable, edificante y de facil lectura, adecuado para esos momentos dificiles o apacibles en los que se despierta en nosotros interes de reflexion sobre temas muy sensibles a nuestras vidas, como recuerdos de la infancia, la gracia de permanecer en amor matrimonial, la esperanza de reencontrarnos con la madre que se nos ha ido, la conexion de nuestros hijos a la paternidad de Dios, la ruptura de la incredulidad...
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Swahili English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Swahili as their second language.In this children's book, Jimmy, the little bunny, explores autumn, his favorite season. He enjoys being outside and playing with colorful leaves. When it starts raining, he and his family find interesting activities to do at home. They spend a wonderful day together, no matter the weather.Katika kitabu hiki cha watoto, Jimmy, sungura mdogo,...
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Swahili English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Swahili as their second language.Winter is a fun and beautiful season to play in the snow, but Jimmy the little bunny was not prepared for the cold weather. Once he learns how to keep himself warm, he can finally enjoy spending time outside with his family.Majira ya baridi huwa ya furaha na majira haya hupendeza na ya kucheza kwenye barafu, lakini Jimmy sungura mdogo hakujitayarisha...
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