Laurel Corona Libri

Focusing on the multifaceted impacts of climate change, this comprehensive guide is designed for high school students, integrating various disciplines such as earth science, history, and social studies. It features original essays by experts, primary sources, and discussions on cultural, economic, and political issues. Key topics include abrupt climate change, carbon footprints, climate engineering, and notable reports like the IPCC 2007. This two-volume work highlights the effects of climate change on daily life, trade, and the future of nations, both developed and developing.

Set in the vibrant backdrop of 18th-century Venice, the story follows two sisters, Chiaretta and Maddalena, who embody contrasting personalities and destinies. Abandoned as infants at a renowned foundling hospital, Chiaretta's rebellious spirit leads her to marry into an aristocratic family, gaining significant power. In contrast, Maddalena emerges as a violin virtuoso and the muse of Antonio Vivaldi. The narrative intricately weaves music and romance, exploring the sisters' extraordinary lives amidst the city's intoxicating passions.

The narrative delves into the complex relationship between Emilie and her daughter Lili, exploring themes of truth and the pursuit of happiness. It highlights Emilie's brilliance alongside her controversial and scandalous nature, as Lili embarks on her own journey of self-discovery. The book offers a compelling look at the struggles and triumphs of both characters, revealing the depths of their emotional landscapes.

A sweeping story of 1492 Spain, exploring how what we know about the world shapes our map of life Valencia, 1492. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella issue an order expelling all Jews who refuse to convert to Christianity. Amalia Cresques, daughter of a Jewish mapmaker whose services were so valuable that his faith had been ignored, can no longer evade the throne. She must leave her beloved atlas, her house, her country, forever. As Amalia remembers her past, living as a converso, hiding her faith, she must decide whether to risk the wrath of the Inquisition or relinquish what's left of her true life. A mesmerizing saga about faith, family and Jewish identity.

The narrative offers a fresh perspective on The Odyssey, focusing on the experiences and emotions of Odysseus and Penelope's daughter. Through her eyes, readers explore themes of longing, identity, and the complexities of family dynamics in a world shaped by war and adventure. This retelling reveals the untold stories and struggles of a character often overshadowed by her legendary parents, providing a rich and engaging reinterpretation of a classic tale.

A híres velencei leányárvaház és zeneiskola, az Ospedale della Pietà lépcsőjén két kislányt találnak az apácák. A lánytestvérek rendkívüli zenei tehetséget mutatnak már kicsi koruk óta. A fiatalabbik, a tüzes, temperamentumos Chiaretta csodálatosan énekel, míg az idősebb, a csendes, visszahúzódó természetű Maddalena mennyei hangokat képes előcsalogatni hegedűjéből. Felcseperedésük után a két lány élete különböző ösvényeken halad tovább. Chiaretta feleségül megy egy gazdag arisztokratához, és Velence egyik legbefolyásosabb asszonyává válik. Maddalenát a barokk zenei élet nagymestere, Antonio Vivaldi veszi pártfogásba, akinek a múzsája lesz. Beteljesülhetetlen szerelmük gyümölcseként szebbnél szebb zeneművek születnek. A 18. században játszódó, költői gazdagsággal megírt regényben Velence egyik legpompásabb időszaka kel életre, s benne két elválaszthatatlan lánytestvér szívet melengető története.