Showing results for "Science" in Coming of Age

Cincinnati, Ohio in the 1840s is becoming a cultural and scientific mecca—the city boasts the first art academy and the most lucrative cultural environment for artists in the Midwest. This fact fits perfectly with the dreams and aspirations of young Laura Logan who wants nothing more than to...

The village of Heiðrrán was tiny, isolated and hardly ever drew attention from the outside world. But there was something special about it, for it had ten years ago had the honour of having the daughter of the finest fisher-woman in the village sent off to foster with the local Jarl. That was twelve years ago, and now that daughter, Sigrún has returned. Bringing with her wealthy gifts from the Jarl, with the celebration welcoming her home ruined by an unexpected, sepulchral figure and the unexpected murder of the Jarl Helgi (her foster-father).

L'arrivée d'une nouvelle prof de sciences dans un établissement change le rythme des journées. Dans la salle de classe comme dans les couloirs, sa présence réveille curiosité, espoirs et quelques résistances. Au fil des cours, regards et paroles se croisent, les élèves comme les collègues se dévoilent, entre découvertes et doutes, et de petites décisions prennent une résonance inattendue. Un récit sobre et humain sur l'apprentissage, la transmission et ces moments où l'on comprend que rien n'est tout à fait simple - et que l'on peut, peut‑être, voir le monde autrement.

Libby Garrett is addicted to Owen Jackson's hot lovin'. But the sexy, popular college basketball player doesn't appreciate all of Libby's awesomeness. He refuses to be exclusive or even admit to people that they're dating. The relationship is ruining Libby and she's the only one who can't see it. When Libby's behavior spirals completely out of control, her best friend Avery Shaw and the rest of the Science Squad stage an intervention hoping to cure Libby of her harmful Owen addiction.

From a master of contemporary fiction, a tale of bohemian youth on the make in Mexico City Two young poets, Jan and Remo, find themselves adrift in Mexico City. Obsessed with poetry, and, above all, with science fiction, they are eager to forge a life in the literary world--or sacrifice...

Science fiction, creative nonfiction, paradox, and poetry combined: Alpha Martin and Omega Steed (science fiction): What does a fetus dream? What are the old man’s conversations with Mort, that wise old owl of death? Paradoxes: and Choosing (creative nonfiction): When he was 16, in the crazy world of the 1960s, an old man smiled. It changed the way the young man looked at life. Now he is that old man! Plus poetry....

We are Tribe; to us, much has been lost but if we sit quietly and allow those things external to blend with those internal, we can decipher and in time decrypt our magical tribal science.