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Dive into the vibrant and complex Creole society of New Orleans through these captivating tales that illuminate the challenges faced by black Americans at the close of the nineteenth century. - Summary by Jim Locke

Dive into the enchanting tales of old Narragansett, where history and folklore intertwine. From familiar fireside stories cherished by longtime residents to vague traditions and summer dreams, this collection captures the essence of a land steeped in rich heritage. Explore family chronicles inspired by Thomas R. Hazards Recollections of the Olden Times and Updikes Narragansett Church. Once home to the Narragansett Indians, this picturesque region evolved dramatically over the centuries, transitioning from Kings Province to what we now know as Washington County. With vast estates owned by a ...

Join “Toad” Brown, his brother, and their friends as they embark on a delightful adventure during the Christmas holidays. From daydreaming at a toy shop window to chopping down the perfect Christmas tree, engaging in an epic snowball fight, and orchestrating a surprise for a friend, this enchanting story captures the spirit of early 20th-century small-town life. Perfect for young readers and listeners, this short book invites you to read along and enjoy the charming illustrations available at Project Gutenberg. (Summary by Kara)

This is the tale of one little mouse called Jeremy Larkin – and his dream of finding the legendary Great Mouse Orchestra. Over one magical winter night, Jeremy sets out on his mission, helped by a bold little fox called Cleo, a squirrel boy called Antoine, a Pekinese named Eloise, and an all-girl Bat Gang.

Alice Fraser has a special place in her heart for the sweeping silliness of romance novels. The journey to reach a believable Happily Ever After can go via an unbelievable rollercoaster of intensity, through wildly entertaining twists and unlikely turns. To celebrate the unparalleled joy this genre can bring to listeners and defy its oft maligned status, Alice has created the author, D'Ancey LaGuarde, the ineffably mysterious, outrageously prolific, undisputed regent of the art of romance.

Wer war sie wirklich? Alice Schwarzers hervorragendes Porträt bringt uns den Weltstar und vor allem den Menschen Romy Schneider nahe und zeigt, warum ausgerechnet sie zum Idol für Millionen Menschen werden konnte. Die authentische und sehr ergreifende Lebensbeschreibung, gelesen von hervorragenden Schauspielern.

Making cosmetics sounds very difficult, whereas, in reality, it is a very easy process that can turn into a productive hobby. With some pointers and tips from the experts, you can get started with making your favorite cosmetics much less expensive than store-bought.

Dans le cadre des travaux de rénovation de notre maison, mon mari a contacté un ébéniste spécialisé en installation de cuisine. La secrétaire me fixe un rendez-vous avec un démarcheur qui se présentera à notre domicile d'ici quelques jours. Etant retenu pour des raisons professionnelles, mon mari Christophe ne pourrait assister à cette visite.

Plantée là, à quelques mètres de lui, je m'imaginais déjà totalement enveloppée par sa peau tannée, son odeur de terre, recroquevillée dans le cocon de ce corps immense, protégée par ses mains tendrement maladroites. Je sentis monter une attirance irrépressible, un désir plus intense qu'à l'habitude, comme si je savais déjà qu'il pourrait faire naître en moi une nouvelle femme. Il émanait de cet homme quelque chose d'indéfinissable, mais qui parlait à mon corps comme aucun autre ne l'avait encore fait.

Lorsque le prince Siegfried s'aventure en forêt ce soir-là, pour oublier les injonctions au mariage qui le pressent et le poids du royaume qui l'incombe, il s'attendait à tout sauf à croiser le chemin tortueux de l'intrigante Odette. Fasciné par la demoiselle et ses sœurs, prisonnières d'un antique sortilège, il voit là la quête de son existence et se fait la promesse de leur venir en aide. Mais a-t-il seulement conscience du danger qui rôde dans les bois et des ténèbres qui entourent la princesse ?

Women of the Sparrow family have unusual gifts. Elinor can detect falsehood. Her daughter, Jenny, can see people's dreams when they sleep. Granddaughter Stella has a mental window to the future - a future that she might not want to see.

A swoony rivals-to-lovers romance between driven, practical Lynda Fan and her rich, arrogant classmate, Angela Wu. When Angela offers Lynda the chance to design characters for her Otome game, Lynda discovers things she never knew about herself…or her heart. Love is an art. Sixteen-year-old...

La vie d'Angel tourne exclusivement autour de The Ark, un boys band qui cartonne dans le monde entier. En intégrant son fandom, Angel acquiert un sentiment d'appartenance incomparable. De son côté, les choses ne cessent d'aller de travers pour Jimmy, le leader de The Ark. Bien qu'il ait réalisé son rêve, son anxiété sociale remet en question ses choix et l'empêche de profiter pleinement de sa vie de strass et de paillettes. Lorsque les univers d'Angel et Jimmy fusionnent de manière inattendue, tous deux sont confrontés à la réalité de l'autre.

A riveting, groundbreaking account of how the war on crime has torn apart inner-city communities. Forty years in, the tough-on-crime turn in American politics has spurred a prison boom of historic proportions that disproportionately affects Black communities. It has also torn at the lives of those on the outside. As arrest quotas and high-tech surveillance criminalize entire blocks, a climate of fear and suspicion pervades daily life, not only for young men entangled in the legal system but for their family members and working neighbors.

Quando all'ufficio di collocamento le propongono di fare da cameriera e lettrice a un vecchio professore di filosofia che ha perso la vista, Maria Vittoria accetta senza pensarci due volte. Il suo matrimonio sta in piedi "come una capannuccia fatta con gli stuzzicadenti" e tutto, intorno a lei, sembra suggerirle di essere arrivata al capolinea. Il Professore la accoglie nella sua casa piena di vento e di luce e basta poco perché tra i due nasca un rapporto vero, a tratti comico e mordace, a tratti tenero e affettuoso, complice.

Along with my band of… misfits (I’m trying to be nice here), including a firestarter who seems to excel at burning the clothes off others (I’m never going to complain about a naked August), an excitable assassin who really needs to start asking before he shoots, and an illusionist who is disgustingly normal, we’re going to save the world.

"Chi potrebbe avere interesse a rubare qualcosa che come valore più grande ha quello affettivo?" Un nuovo mistero avvolge Mestre. Dopo un primo furto "illustre", impensabile e rocambolesco, che coinvolge acrobati ungheresi e monaci tibetani e che scardina gli equilibri internazionali, gli abitanti della città vengono investiti da un'ondata di altri furti - piccoli, ma inarrestabili. Dalla zia Rosanna a Piercoglione, non si salva nessuno.

Smart men quit while they’re ahead - they lay low and hope disaster blows on by them. Not me. Especially when disaster seems to follow me and my soulmate Havoc, a demon I bound to me 300 years ago with my magic. The dark mage Geoff is back from the dead and creating chaos by devouring the hearts of people with magical abilities, giving him overwhelming power as his followers grow.

In ihrem neuen Hörbuch beschreibt Alice Hasters einen medial verstärkten kulturellen Wandel, der nicht zufällig mit einem Aufschwung von Autoritarismus und Faschismus einhergeht. Doch auch diese Systeme brauchen »Opfer«: vermeintlich fragile, verwundbare Figuren, die es zu schützen gilt, um die Politik der Härte zu rechtfertigen – Frauen und Kinder, die »europäische Kultur« oder der »Wohlstand«. Mit intellektueller Unruhe und unbeirrter Klarheit benennt Hasters die verheerenden Folgen dieser Politik und stellt ihnen die politische Kraft der Verbundenheit gegenüber.

Tamsin Shaw liegt seit einem mysteriösen Autounfall im Koma. Während sie nicht einmal einen Finger bewegen, geschweige denn die Augen öffnen kann, ist sie bei vollem Bewusstsein. Auch erinnern kann sich Tamsin nicht. Als ihr Ehemann Jamie plötzlich beschließt, Tamsin aus ihrem vermeintlich hoffnungslosen Zustand zu erlösen, beginnt ein verzweifelter Kampf gegen die Zeit. Wenn sie jemals wieder ihre Tochter in die Arme schließen möchte, muss sie sich erinnern!