Corona, Laurel 1949-
Overview
Works: | 35 works in 123 publications in 7 languages and 7,566 library holdings |
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Genres: | Juvenile works Literature History Fiction Historical fiction Romance fiction Biographies Action and adventure fiction |
Roles: | Author |
Classifications: | PS3603.O7687, 813.6 |
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Most widely held works by
Laurel Corona
The mapmaker's daughter : a novel by
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9 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 676 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On the eve of the Jewish expulsion from Spain, Amalia Riba stands at a crossroads. In a country violently divided by religion, she must either convert to Christianity and stay safe, or remain a Jew and risk everything. It's a choice she's been walking toward her whole life, from the days of her youth when her family lit the Shabbat candles in secret. Back then, she saw the vast possibility of the world, outlined in the beautiful pen and ink maps her father created. But the world has shifted and contracted since then. The Mapmaker's Daughter is a stirring novel about identity, exile, and what it means to be home. A close look at the great costs and greater rewards of being true to who you really are. A lyrical journey to the time when the Jews of Spain were faced with the wrenching choice of deciding their future as Jews a pivotal period of history and inspiration today
9 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 676 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On the eve of the Jewish expulsion from Spain, Amalia Riba stands at a crossroads. In a country violently divided by religion, she must either convert to Christianity and stay safe, or remain a Jew and risk everything. It's a choice she's been walking toward her whole life, from the days of her youth when her family lit the Shabbat candles in secret. Back then, she saw the vast possibility of the world, outlined in the beautiful pen and ink maps her father created. But the world has shifted and contracted since then. The Mapmaker's Daughter is a stirring novel about identity, exile, and what it means to be home. A close look at the great costs and greater rewards of being true to who you really are. A lyrical journey to the time when the Jews of Spain were faced with the wrenching choice of deciding their future as Jews a pivotal period of history and inspiration today
Hunting down the terrorists : declaring war and policing global violations by
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4 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 500 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the "international war on terror" which was begun in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks, including military, technological, economic, and other weapons being employed
4 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 500 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the "international war on terror" which was begun in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks, including military, technological, economic, and other weapons being employed
The four seasons : a novel of Vivaldi's Venice by
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17 editions published between 2008 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two sisters in 18th century Venice, abandoned as babies, grow up to different futures. One marries into a great aristocratic Venetian family, and the other becomes a violin virtuoso and Antonio Vivaldi's muse
17 editions published between 2008 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two sisters in 18th century Venice, abandoned as babies, grow up to different futures. One marries into a great aristocratic Venetian family, and the other becomes a violin virtuoso and Antonio Vivaldi's muse
Afghanistan by
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9 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 438 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the people, land, culture, history, and future of the nation of Afghanistan
9 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 438 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the people, land, culture, history, and future of the nation of Afghanistan
Until our last breath : a Holocaust story of love and partisan resistance by
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5 editions published between 2008 and 2013 in English and held by 433 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documents the co-author's parents' secret role in the Avengers Jewish resistance movement, including their dramatic escape with fellow members of the underground and their relationship with Zionist leader Abba Kovner
5 editions published between 2008 and 2013 in English and held by 433 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documents the co-author's parents' secret role in the Avengers Jewish resistance movement, including their dramatic escape with fellow members of the underground and their relationship with Zionist leader Abba Kovner
The Russian Federation by
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4 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 363 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the history, geography, people and culture of the individual countries that form what is now known as the Russian Federation, as well as its geo-political role in current world affairs
4 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 363 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the history, geography, people and culture of the individual countries that form what is now known as the Russian Federation, as well as its geo-political role in current world affairs
Penelope's daughter : a novel by
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9 editions published between 2010 and 2014 in English and held by 340 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With her father, Odysseus, away and her mother, Penelope, dealing with power-hungry suitors, Xanthe reminisces about her upbringing among slaves, her years spent in hiding with Helen of Troy, and her sexual awakening in the arms of the man she loves
9 editions published between 2010 and 2014 in English and held by 340 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With her father, Odysseus, away and her mother, Penelope, dealing with power-hungry suitors, Xanthe reminisces about her upbringing among slaves, her years spent in hiding with Helen of Troy, and her sexual awakening in the arms of the man she loves
Norway by
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3 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and held by 323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses Norway including its history, people, arts and entertainment, and future
3 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and held by 323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses Norway including its history, people, arts and entertainment, and future
Ethiopia by
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2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 321 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the history, geography, climate, government, culture, people, and modern aspects of Ethiopia
2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 321 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the history, geography, climate, government, culture, people, and modern aspects of Ethiopia
The World Trade Center by
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4 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 310 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the history and construction of the massive World Trade Center, daily operations, and the tragic events of September 11, 2001
4 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 310 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the history and construction of the massive World Trade Center, daily operations, and the tragic events of September 11, 2001
Brazil by
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3 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 307 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the land, people, and history of Brazil and discusses its current state of affairs and place in the world today
3 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 307 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the land, people, and history of Brazil and discusses its current state of affairs and place in the world today
Ukraine by
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2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 306 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the discovery, history, geography, people, and culture of the former Soviet republic, Ukraine, as well as its geo-political role in current world affairs
2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 306 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the discovery, history, geography, people, and culture of the former Soviet republic, Ukraine, as well as its geo-political role in current world affairs
Kenya by
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3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 305 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the land, people, history, and culture of Kenya and discusses its state of affairs and place in the world today
3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 305 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the land, people, history, and culture of Kenya and discusses its state of affairs and place in the world today
Israel by
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3 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and Undetermined and held by 292 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the vision of a Jewish homeland, the founding of Israel, and the struggles and dangers of daily life in Israel
3 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and Undetermined and held by 292 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the vision of a Jewish homeland, the founding of Israel, and the struggles and dangers of daily life in Israel
Finding Emilie by
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5 editions published between 2011 and 2014 in English and Polish and held by 285 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sharing a sisterly relationship with the court-minded daughter of her guardian, Lili of pre-Revolution France attends a convent school where independent thinking is punished and where she struggles with private ambitions to be more than a pious and dutiful wife
5 editions published between 2011 and 2014 in English and Polish and held by 285 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sharing a sisterly relationship with the court-minded daughter of her guardian, Lili of pre-Revolution France attends a convent school where independent thinking is punished and where she struggles with private ambitions to be more than a pious and dutiful wife
Poland by
Laurel Corona(
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2 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A discussion of Poland including its history, struggle for sovereignty, Nazi and Communist rule, cultural heritage, and modern day life
2 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A discussion of Poland including its history, struggle for sovereignty, Nazi and Communist rule, cultural heritage, and modern day life
South Africa by
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3 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the geography, people, history, and culture of South Africa and discusses its current state of affairs
3 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the geography, people, history, and culture of South Africa and discusses its current state of affairs
France by
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2 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the history of France from prehistoric times to the twentieth century and discusses its culture, daily life, economics, and social changes
2 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the history of France from prehistoric times to the twentieth century and discusses its culture, daily life, economics, and social changes
Judaism by
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 230 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the historical origins, teachings, practices, persecution, spread, and challenges of Judaism
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 230 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the historical origins, teachings, practices, persecution, spread, and challenges of Judaism
Peru by
Laurel Corona(
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4 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 229 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the land, people and history of Peru and discusses its current state of affairs and place in the world today
4 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 229 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the land, people and history of Peru and discusses its current state of affairs and place in the world today
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Adventure stories Afghanistan Bart, Leizer Bart, Zenia Lewison Brazil Buildings Choice (Psychology)--Religious aspects--Judaism Civilization Du Châtelet, Gabrielle Emilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil,--marquise, Enlightenment Ethiopia Ethnic relations France Historical fiction History Identity (Psychology) Inquisition Israel Italy Italy--Venice Jews Judaism Kenya Literature Lithuania Lithuania--Vilnius Manners and customs Mothers and daughters New York (State)--New York Norway Odysseus,--King of Ithaca (Mythological character) Penelope--(Greek mythological character) Peru Poland Romance fiction Russia (Federation) Skyscrapers South Africa Soviet Union Spain Travel Ukraine Upper class Vivaldi, Antonio, Women World Trade Center (New York, N.Y. : 1970-2001) Young women