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Esperanza Caramelo, la estrella de Nochebuena (Esperanza Caramelo, the Star of Nochebuena Spanish Edition)

Karla Arenas Valenti - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Era la víspera de la Nochebuena, una noche en la que reina el asombro para aquellos que creen en magia. Para Esperanza Caramelo, una niña hecha de azucar, esta sería una Navidad como ninguna otra ... . En la víspera de la Nochebuena, un destello de magia despierta la Pastelería de Lita,...
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For F*ck's Sake: Why Swearing is Shocking, Rude, and Fun

Rebecca Roache - Oxford University Press
Format: Hardcover

Why do we love to swear so much? Why do we get so offended when others do it? With wit and insight, philosopher Rebecca Roache seeks answers to these and other puzzling questions about bad language. . When someone swears at you, it can sting. Likewise, sometimes there is no better way to make...
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The Dictionary People: The Unsung Heroes Who Created the Oxford English Dictionary

Sarah Ogilvie - Knopf
Format: Hardcover

A history and celebration of the many far-flung volunteers who helped define the English language, word by word. The Oxford English Dictionary is one of mankind's greatest achievements, and yet, curiously, its creators are almost never considered. Who were the people behind this unprecedented...
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10 perros / 10 Dogs (Spanish Edition)

Emily Gravett - Urano World
Format: Hardcover

Ten gorgeous dogs chase, hide and play with ten juicy sausages in this funny, original book about numbers by the multi-award-winning, bestselling Emily Gravett. Bursting with energy and fun, children will love to count the dogs and the sausages, as well as looking out for all the funny...
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