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Anna Langford è pronta a diventare CEO dell'azienda di famiglia, ma il fratello non è ancora disposto a cederle il comando. Per dimostrare le sue capacità manageriali, Anna si rivolge allora al potente investitore Jacob Lin. E lui accetta di appoggiarla cogliendo al volo l'occasione per vendicarsi del fratello di Anna. Solo che quella che inizia come una collaborazione d'affari si trasforma in una relazione esplosiva. E quando Anna scoprirà le reali intenzioni di Jacob, sarà troppo tardi per tornare indietro.

In his latest entertaining and thought provoking narrative travelogue, Michael Booth sets out to discover how deep, really, is the enmity between these three 'tiger' nations and what prevents them from making peace. Currently China's economic power continues to grow, Japan is becoming more militaristic and Korea struggles to reconcile its westernized south with the dictatorial Communist north. Booth, long fascinated with the region, travels by car, ferry, train and foot, experiencing the people and culture of these nations up close. 

Imagine you were transported back in time to Ancient Egypt and you had to start a new life there. How would you fit in? Where would you live? What would you eat? Where would you go to have your hair done? Who would you go to if you got ill, or if you were mugged in the street? All these questions, and many more, will be answered in this how-to guide for time travelers.

An exploration of American stage rallying, its over 50 year history and the stories of those who made (and make) rallying in America so great.

Trot Talks started with months of long evening walks in Vermont, getting lost in conversation and often losing track of time. Now back home in Scotland, this podcast is my way of keeping that tradition alive. Recorded while walking, each episode explores travel, friendship, exploration, and the thoughts that emerge when you give yourself time to wander. Wherever you're headed, come along for the trot.

When Jenna's husband fails to return from work one evening, she's painfully aware what it might mean. Yet another woman. This time, though, Jenna won't sit and wait for Joel to come back to her. It's the summer holidays and she wants to make sure her seven-year-old twins have fun. So, they head for the beautiful coastal village of Kelsea Sands, where her mum's thrilled to have them stay. At the village's North Star inn, Sam is struggling with his reclusive father, pub landlord Seb, and is short-staffed for the summer.

Plucky and romantic Alice tries to rise above the crudities of her hopelessly shabby background in this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic about ambition and self-delusion. The lower-middle class Adams family faces a slow disintegration in a small Midwestern town. Alice, a social climber, is ashamed of her unsuccessful family and determined to distinguish herself.

A grumpy-sunshine Formula One romance with spice! When a star driver hires a new dog nanny, he gets an all-American girl who loves dogs, cars… and making him beg. For fans of Amanda Weaver, Simone Soltani, Lauren Asher, Hannah Grace, and Sarah Adams. So what if she’s crushing on a race car...

Bramwell Booth was the oldest child of William and Catherine Booth, the founders of the Salvation Army. Upon the death of his father, Willie, as he was known within the family, succeeded his father moving from the Army’s first chief of staff to the helm as General. Although his autocratic leadership style caused great dissent within the ranks of the Army, and ultimately lead to his removal, he has left a legacy in this book of cherished insights into the life and character of Christ, the Lord of the universal army of all followers of the Master. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Catherine Booth was very much partner with her husband, William Booth, in founding the little London mission that would flourish into the global ministry of the Salvation Army. She was not only an organizer but a powerful preacher in her own right. This is a short collection of her passionate, but practical sermons, still full of transforming truth. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Falling for her wasn’t in the race plan… Yesterday, Piper Murphy was just another dog sitter helping her sister with wedding prep while pretending she’s over her own broken engagement. Today, she’s the fill-in dog sitter for Formula One driver Emilio Baquero. A brooding, gorgeous driver...

In a world where a gentlemans identity is defined more by his essence than his actions, the Amberson familys reputation hangs in a delicate balance. At the heart of this struggle is George Amberson Minafer, the sole heir expected to uphold his familys proud traditions. Despite the elegance provided by wealthy relatives, George is a young man consumed by superficiality. This is a consequence, perhaps, of his mothers unwavering love, which prioritizes his happiness over her own. As Georges perceptive uncle notes, “life and money both behave like loose quicksilver in a nest of cracks.” Amidst...

For a long time, she and her husband have their dog and she almost certainly doesn't want to have a child. But then the dog dies and she learns she can't have a child even if she wanted to, and she begins to think about horses again. When she hears about a mare who needs looking after part-time, it sounds like an ideal arrangement. Something to care for two days a week, without getting in too deep. But as she brushes and feeds and rides the horse, affection grows into obsession and she must confront what it means to love a being who did not come from her body and who does not belong to her.

Set against the backdrop of a hurricane-ravaged railway station, Intimate Strangers unfolds the story of a young girl and a perplexed lawyer, both at a crossroads in their lives. With humor and charm, we follow them from the station to the girls home, where the lawyer, initially dismissive of the girl’s age and boldness, finds himself at the mercy of her adventurous spirit. As he grapples with his own preconceptions about brazen young huzzies in breeches, he is hilariously drawn into her world, leading to unexpected revelations and delightful comedy.

In this deliciously tender, steamy romance, a burned-out musician swaps city life for cottage country only to find that slowing down means a racing heart, thanks to the grumpy guy next door… When Willow Moore’s lifelong dream of music stardom goes bust, she’s burned out enough to need...

Published in 1923, Midlander is the third novel in Booth Tarkington’s acclaimed Growth trilogy, which also features The Turmoil and The Magnificent Ambersons. Renamed National Avenue in 1927, this captivating story follows Dan Oliphant, a figure of boundless optimism who possesses a unique foresight about the impending transformation of his Midwestern market town into a bustling industrial city. Through a series of vivid vignettes, the novel explores Dans life and the diverse reactions of his family to both his character and the sweeping changes around them. At its core, Midlander poses ...

In the heart of small-town America during the early 1900s, the charming yet wayward Joe Louden finds himself hopelessly in love with the daughter of a wealthy judge. After leaving town to pursue a law degree, he returns with a mission—to defend the seemingly impossible and challenge the status quo. As he takes on scandalous cases, Joe not only wins the hearts of his fellow townsfolk but also ignites a conversation about social inequity, honor, and the changing tides of morality. Join us for a tale that explores the complexities of love, ambition, and the struggle for justice in a time of ...

Turmoil is the captivating first novel in the Growth trilogy, which also features The Magnificent Ambersons (1918) and The Midlander (1923, later retitled National Avenue in 1927). In 1942, Orson Welles brought the second volume to life with his film adaptation, also titled The Magnificent Ambersons. This trilogy intricately explores the evolution of the United States through the lens of the declining fortunes of the aristocratic Amberson family in a fictional Midwestern town, set against the backdrop of the rapid industrialization and socio-economic transformation that occurred between the ...

Dive into the world of Alice Adams, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that vividly captures the struggles of a lower middle-class Midwestern family at the dawn of the 20th century as they strive to ascend the social ladder. At the center of this poignant tale is Alice, a determined young woman yearning for a better life and a place in society. As noted by Gerard Previn Meyer, Alice Adams transcends its role as a social history; it resonates with readers through its depiction of a lovable girl who, despite her flaws, captures our hearts. (Summary by Jeannie)

A collection of adult stories - sad, humorous, and adventurous - about Man's Best Friend. NOTE: Some of these selections contain violence and racial stereotypes that will be objectionable to some listeners. - Summary by TriciaG