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The Country of the Pointed Firs (1896) is hailed as Sarah Orne Jewetts masterpiece, with Henry James praising it as her “beautiful little quantum of achievement.” While some critics may view it as a collection of sketches rather than a traditional novel, its unifying themes and evocative setting create a rich tapestry of life along the decaying fishing villages of the Maine coast. Jewett believed her true talent lay in character development rather than dramatic plot twists, and she aimed to capture a vanishing way of life. This poignant work invites readers to explore the profound effects ...

Decir «no» es suficiente y es momento de que empieces a practicarlo. Si estás harto de complacer a los demás, Sarah Knight te ayuda a poner límites y preservar tu paz mental, sin ser grosero o parecer un completo cretino. La autora del bestseller Arregla tu desmadre te enseñará que la vida es mejor cuando dices «no» con confianza, sin culpa, miedo o arrepentimiento. Este libro será tu mejor aliado cuando estés a punto de decir que sí a esa cena por compromiso, pero prefieres quedarte en casa viendo películas.

First published in 1893, Heavenly Twins boldly challenges the taboos of its time, weaving together interconnected plots that delve deep into the roles and expectations of women in Victorian society. Through the lens of the titular twins—a boy and a girl—and two other women, this novel offers a fresh perspective on the societal norms of the era. What happens when a woman uncovers unsettling truths about her husbands past after marriage? Society may demand her loyalty, but what if she refuses to conform? This thought-provoking narrative explores the plight of women trapped in loveless ...

Timothée Colinard, Erbe einer Parfümdynastie, hat alles, wovon man träumt: Vermögen, eine Villa an der Côte d'Azur, den perfekten Geruchssinn. Doch dann scheitert er an der Prüfung zum Parfümeur und flieht nach Cannes. Amber Green, Hollywoods neuer Shootingstar, lebt im Rampenlicht – und ist doch oft einsam. Als sie bei den Filmfestspielen in Cannes mit Timothée tanzt, fasziniert der Parfümerbe sie sofort. Und sie weckt in Timothée etwas, das er verloren glaubte: die Inspiration zu einem Duft.

DAINTY ON THE OUTSIDE, FEROCIOUS ON THE INSIDEMylene has it all: She’s the daughter of nobility, she boasts incredible aptitude with magic and the blade, and she possesses striking vermilion-tinged locks that signify she’s been chosen by God. Yet this elegant warrior hides a shocking...

#1 International Bestseller An empowering guide to career growth that reveals how to “be more lobster”—to never stop learning and pave the way to a meaningful working life In today’s working world, careers are characterized by change. You can take control of your own development at any...

O narcisista, amável e sedutor num momento, agressivo e cruel no outro, usa a manipulação para manter o parceiro preso em uma teia de confusão e mentiras. Mas você pode aprender a se proteger, se libertar e se recuperar dessa relação tóxica. Neste audiolivro, a psicóloga Sarah Davies oferece um guia prático para você identificar as principais características do narcisismo e reconhecer os sinais de alerta.

Bryce Quinlan nunca esperó ver un mundo que no fuera Midgard, pero ahora que lo hizo lo único que quiere es regresar al suyo. Todo lo que ama está ahí: su familia, sus amigos, su pareja. Atrapada en un extraño mundo nuevo, necesitará hacer acopio de todo su ingenio para poder volver a casa… y eso no es algo fácil cuando no tiene ni idea de en quién puede confiar.

Two modern-day kids discover the truth about an American Revolutionary War–era female spy through a treasure-hunt adventure in their hometown of Setauket, New York. With codewords and secret signals perfected, best friends Rachel and Joon are ready to spend their summer practicing...

How do you get your mojo back when you’re in a passionless relationship with your job? In Careergasm, Sarah Vermunt leads the way. This playful, empowering book for wannabe career changers is a rally cry, a shot of courage, and a road map charting the course to meaningful work. Filled with real stories about brave people making great stuff happen, this how-to book will help you step out of your career rut and into action.

An Everyday Cult follows the arc of Buglion's journey through young motherhood into a group that welcomed her but also captured her mind, her heart, and her money. She shows us how a mind and psyche can be compromised by a controlling leader, using techniques that fly under the radar of human awareness—and she implores listeners to wake up to these ever-present abuses of power. Gerette vividly describes a personal journey that became increasingly treacherous, culminating in tragedy. In the telling of her story, she exposes the impact of cultic manipulation on daily life.

I'm the girl with a broken heart. I've spent years making sure no one got too close to me, but one night changed everything. The men that I love have sent me away, where they say I'll be safe. They couldn't protect me from getting hurt and it gutted them. Now, someone else is out there, watching me. Waiting to attack. They thought they were protecting me, but they were wrong. Because we're stronger together. And once I go back to the Devil's Regents MC, I'm never leaving their sides again.

Blackmoon Bay is a city of monsters. Surviving here means never leaving home without a sharp stake. It means keeping secrets, even from friends. And unless I want the Hunters finding me again, it means my witchcraft stays on permanent lockdown. Good policy - until the night I accidentally resurrect a dead girl, rekindling my magic and drawing the Bay's most dangerous men to my doorstep. I'm Gray Desario. Witch. Survivor. Occasional bringer of chaos. And tonight? The darkness is coming.

""Il piatto finale è il gelato. La composizione che ha fatto del dessert è stupenda, ma invece di fargli i complimenti, ci ficco dentro il dito indice. Mi giro verso di lui e, guardandolo negli occhi, porto il dito alla bocca. La apro leggermente e lo osservo seguire con lo sguardo il gelato. Stringo le labbra attorno al dito e inizio a succhiarlo rumorosamente." Ogni sera, quando Anne torna a casa dal lavoro, è un appartamento vuoto ad attenderla, ma è lì che si sente più viva. Guarda tutto ciò che fa un giovane chef molto sexy, nel suo reality show preferito."

In the modern world, qi is money. The days of traveling martial artists and mountaintop masters are over. Power is controlled by corporations, modernized martial arts sects, and governments. Those at the bottom of society struggle as second-class citizens in a world in which power is a commodity. Rick has attempted to separate himself from the world of cutthroat killers but is drawn in by a chance to participate in a contest at the highest levels.

The days of traveling martial artists and mountaintop masters are over. Power is controlled by corporations, modernized martial arts sects, and governments. Those at the bottom of society struggle as second class citizens in a world in which power is a commodity. Rick may have survived the multi-tier tournament, but that doesn't mean his life will be easy. He finds the search for a better job is filled with traps and pitfalls, his sister is coming to terms with her dark power, and vendettas old and new plague them. This time, his journey will take him from the city to the wilderness.

Bienvenidos a "Conversaciones en el Baño", un podcast creado por dos amigas, mamás, inmigrantes y mujeres de fe, que buscan compartir las historias, las luchas, las risas y las lecciones que nos deja la vida. Cada semana, Sarahi y Jennifer se sumergen en temas que tocan el corazón de todas las madres, desde la maternidad en un país extranjero hasta cómo encontrar el equilibrio entre ser esposas, madres y mujeres que se valoran a sí mismas. ¿Alguna vez has deseado tener una conversación honesta y sin filtros sobre lo que realmente significa ser mamá? Pues este es el espacio que estabas...

Dr Thomas Bond, Police Surgeon, is still recovering from when Jack the Ripper haunted the streets of London - and a more malign enemy hid in his shadow. Bond and the others who worked on the gruesome case are still stalked by its legacies, both psychological and tangible. Now the bodies of children are being pulled from the Thames, and Bond is about to become inextricably linked with an uncanny, undying enemy.

As the royal physician of a tiny, windswept island, eighteen-year-old Isabel spends her days trying to keep the queen from dying and the mad king from streaking naked down the halls. But when her best friend is found murdered on the beaches, her world is ripped apart. Desperate for answers, she discovers a stash of letters that reveal a terrifying truth: the neighboring kingdom of Volgaard possesses a kingdom-shattering weapon and is poised to conquer everything in its path.

"Il suo odore aleggia ancora sulle lenzuola, come un ultimo ricordo. Elena giace dall'altro lato del letto. Respira profondamente, gli occhi si muovono dietro le palpebre. Le palpebre sfarfallano. Strizza gli occhi in linee sottili, ansima e poi prende un respiro profondo. Nel suo sogno, lui è ancora lì dall'altro lato del letto". Questo racconto è pubblicato in collaborazione con la produttrice cinematografica svedese Erika Lust. Il suo intento è quello di raffigurare la natura umana e la diversità attraverso storie di passione, intimità, lussuria e amore.