Bilal
1) Whitehavens
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English
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When it comes to family, loyalty is everything ...
It's not easy being the head of a feared crime dynasty. Donny Apostolis and his family are at war with the powerful Ziyades, determined to stop them muscling in on the Apostolis empire.
Fortunately, Donny has Brodie. Brodie is loyal. He's also Donny's hitman. He does what he's told, which is why he's agreed to take Donny's young nephew with him on his next job. But when, Brodie finds his target,...
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English
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Ebony Lovely is back at it again in the long awaited sequel to Having Her Cake. With her dreams of becoming a singer finally coming true, Ebony is on a high. Between her performances, press appearances, and studio time, she is away from home a lot. Carson Brody forgave his wife after a torrid affair last year and is trying to repair their relationship which is hard to do alone which causes him to find comfort in places he shouldnt. The Brodys have...
3) Quarantined
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Bilal Ahmed
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Featured in the Indie Ontario Young Adult collection on Biblioboard A new virus has ravaged the world creating a new world order. A teen struggles with his family in this new world order.
6) Temple folk
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
239 pages ; 23 cm
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English
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"A groundbreaking debut collection portraying the lived experiences of Black Muslims grappling with faith, family, and freedom in America"-- "In Temple Folk, Black Muslims contemplate the convictions of their race, religion, economics, politics, and sexuality in America. The ten stories in this collection contribute to the bounty of diverse narratives about Black life by intimately portraying the experiences of a community that resists the mainstream...
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English
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Superstar comic artist Enki Bilal reimagines the Louvre as a ghostly place in this series of 22 portraits. The Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, a reclining Christ, an Egyptian bust-these and other works of art are seen through the eyes of their own particular phantom. The motley collection of men, women, and children presented in these vignettes- a Roman legionary, a muse, a painter, and a German officer, among others-have little in common...
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Deutsch
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Auf der einen Seite Salafisten, auf der anderen rechte "Bürgerwehren" - und die Presse peitscht sie auf.
Als Kommissar Calil Drake frühmorgens zu einer Baustelle im südlichen London gerufen wird, erwartet ihn ein makaberer Tatort: Zwei Leichen, brutal zerquetscht unter Gesteinsbrocken. Drake wittert die Chance, endlich seinen beschädigten Ruf wiederherzustellen. Woher kannten sich die Toten? Um die entscheidende Verbindung zwischen den beiden...
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Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
xi, 413 pages ; 22 cm.
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English
Description
When a surveillance job leads private investigator Makana to the murder of a teenage girl, he and a woman named Zahra search for justice in a country where the authorities can be willing to turn a blind eye to apparent honor killings.
11) Kofi Loves Music
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English
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If we can come together, if we can build together, if we can make music together . . . We will build the type of harmony we need to promote love, justice, and freedom.
Kofi Loves Music celebrates the power of music in bringing families together, embracing cultural heritage, and engaging in community-building. This counting book also introduces African instruments which have influenced music-making around the world. Enjoy learning about new instruments...
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English
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Encourage children to think about science every day by coming along with Kojo and his scientist father.
Together, they explore a new science topic every day of the week, helping young readers see all the possibilities of curiosity and exploration. From climate to coding to building and cooking, Kojo and his dad will inspire many ideas to implement with your child and many memories for both of you to cherish.
14) Akua Is Great
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English
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Each night, Akua's mother shares a bedtime story and concludes with a delightful list of affirmations. Akua waits excitedly to name the affirmations one by one, and her mother joins in, connecting each affirmation with an inspiring role model who has made a difference in the world.
This empowering story celebrates a young girl's journey of learning about her identity and heritage.
15) Quarantine 19
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English
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Eight people from all over the world participate in a reality tv show. Hoping to win the $1 million prize, the contestants completely break their ties with the outside world and enter a house full of cameras. When dramatic events happen, the contestants are forced to leave the house. But when they return to real life, the contestants face a completely different world than the one they left.
16) In God I Trust
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English
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Redemption, violence, and faith define a young black man, a reckless white nationalist, and a pair of traveling vacationers.
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Français
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Chaque année, retrouvez quatre nouveaux numéros consacrés à la science-fiction : deux numéros dédiés à la création, avec des histoires et articles inédits, et deux numéros consacrés à la « première génération Métal ». La rédaction travaille sous la direction de Jerry Frissen et sous l'égide d'un ange tutélaire bien particulier : l'inimitable Jean-Pierre Dionnet, l'un des pères fondateurs de la revue.
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Français
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Le meilleur de la SF, à retrouver en kiosque, en librairie et par abonnement www.metalhurlant.com.
Chaque année, retrouvez quatre nouveaux numéros consacrés à la science-fiction : deux numéros dédiés à la création, avec des histoires et articles inédits, et deux numéros consacrés à la « première génération Métal ». La rédaction travaille sous la direction de Jerry Frissen et sous l'égide d'un ange tutélaire bien particulier...
20) Sunday Girl
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English
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Sunday Girl tells the story of Natasha, who sets out to break up with four of her five boyfriends in a single day.