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Alice Carrière tells the story of her unconventional upbringing in Greenwich Village as the daughter of a remote mother, the renowned artist?Jennifer Bartlett,?and a charismatic father, European actor?Mathieu Carrière. From an early age, Alice is forced to navigate her mother’s recovered...

A swoony rivals-to-lovers romance . . . Family secrets that can't stay buried . . . A globe-spanning treasure hunt with puzzles to solve . . . This latest YA novel by acclaimed writer Gloria Chao takes readers on a soaring adventure through love, loss, and the lively streets of Taiwan. For...

The Fetchers tells the story of the main character, Janet, who wakes up to find herself in a world built around the needs of disabled people. She struggles at first, but soon learns to appreciate life on Second Chance. Life is filled with sunny days and beautiful surroundings—everything to enable the residents to live a good life.

Meet Tula, Vinny, Jabeen, Sonal and Samina - best friends and members of the 'Girlie’ club. Listen to this joyous exploration of friendship, family, work and womanhood in the British Asian community in the 90s. In their regular gatherings for ‘Girlie’ evenings the friends drink, laugh, blow off steam and commiserate. Nothing is sacred and friendships are tested, marriages analysed, and secrets exposed.

Ann Smith is a twenty-three-year-old computer tech working in a small town in Illinois. Everything seemed normal in her tiny town until one day a group of researchers confirmed Werecreatures and vampires were lurking amongst the population. The new ‘research” was considered a hoax, and Ann was also a nonbeliever, until one day her life was changed forever. She was working in her garden while a giant unknown beast stalked her from the woods. Suddenly, it attacked, and once bitten, Ann found herself immersed in a supernatural world full of mythical creatures.

Feeling left out by her friends, shy young Daisy’s life changes when she meets an extraordinary woman named Annie. With kindness, encouragement, and coaching, Daisy discovers the joy of jumping rope and the power of friendship. This beautiful book celebrates a healthy lifestyle and the importance of inclusivity. With a simple but powerful message for all ages, “Health is Wealth!”

Natale in Scozia, il periodo dell’anno che esalta la bellezza di questa terra selvaggia, punteggiata di distillerie di whisky e di guglie e castelli che ne fanno il tripudio del gotico. Ma i sussulti di un indipendentismo che ha origini antiche scuotono la struttura portante del Regno Unito, con il rischio di un referendum che rappresenterebbe un pericoloso precedente. Allie Burns, giovane reporter del Clarion, un quotidiano di Glasgow, sta tornando a casa in treno dopo le vacanze quando si imbatte in qualcosa di inaspettato: un parto in una carrozza.

Palermo, 1977. Il direttore di una sede periferica delle Poste viene trovato morto, in una pozza di sangue, nel suo ufficio. Dell'arma del delitto non c'è traccia, ma dalla cassaforte mancano dieci milioni di lire, così le indagini vengono archiviate: una rapina finita in omicidio, un faldone tra i tanti stipati negli scaffali della Mobile. Fino a quando quel caso, per uno strano scherzo del destino, finisce sulla scrivania di Giulia Vella, una giovane ispettrice e profiler che deve individuare il colpevole, a quasi cinquant'anni di distanza.

The poorly monster is barely breathing, when a curious Clover realizes there’s something stuck in its throat. With the kiss of life out of the question (YUCK!), the Lamb Gang hatches an ingenious plan to save the monster before it’s too late. NESSIE—for that is who it is—is saved. HURRAY! The famous Loch Ness monster then teaches her heroic friends about the harm caused to animals by PLASTIC POLLUTION and LITTER in our waters. And so, the Lamb Gang decide there’s only one way forward—by inviting children to clean up our VERY IMPORTANT PLANET and make it like new.

After I was turned into a Naga by a punch gone wrong, I slithered back to my home and kept to myself. After all, everyone's afraid of snakes—even other monsters. Then, one day, my front door opens, and in walks the most beautiful creature I've ever seen . . . and she has no idea I'm living here with her. From what I can tell, she's hiding from something, and she has no idea I'm watching her. But the longer I wait, the more she makes herself comfortable, and before long, I realize I can't keep hiding in the shadows.

Emma e Kate sulle tracce di una ragazza svanita nel nulla. La giovane Alice Consoli è scomparsa nel nulla. Ma quando l’investigatrice Emma Castelli accetta di affrontare il caso, la soluzione sembra quasi scontata. Una studentessa dell’Accademia di Belle Arti, tanto dotata quanto fragile e insicura, con una famiglia ricchissima ma spaccata dall’odio, lascia una straziante lettera d’addio e svanisce. Eppure sia il padre di Alice, sia soprattutto Jasmine, l’amica del cuore, sono certi che la ragazza non avrebbe avuto motivi per andarsene.

Una nuova sfida per Emma e Kate: due morti tragiche e un passato pieno di segreti. Kate Scott, la celebre scrittrice americana che vive sul lago di Como, ha una nuova e gradita coinquilina. È Emma Castelli, l’investigatrice che ha risolto il caso della scomparsa del marito di Kate. Nonostante le personalità quasi opposte, quella vicenda ha fatto nascere tra le due donne un’intesa profonda e sincera, consolidata dalla passione comune per la verità e la giustizia. A coinvolgere Emma e Kate in una nuova indagine è la giovane Anna Galli.

Il colonnello Ridge Zirkander non è un modello di professionalità militare: ha la tendenza a esprimere esattamente quello che pensa e il suo curriculum ha abbastanza demeriti da tappezzare lo scafo di un dirigibile. Allo stesso tempo, è il miglior pilota di caccia dell'esercito iskandiano e, per questo, è abituato a un po' di indulgenza da parte dei suoi superiori. Tutto cambia, però, quando Ridge dà un pugno sul naso al diplomatico sbagliato e si ritrova con nuovi ordini: prendere il comando di una remota miniera-prigione tra le inospitali Montagne delle Lame di Ghiaccio.

As the first staff writer in the award-winning iHero Universe, Sean Taylor understands better than most what it takes to tell stories about people with powers more than the cliché many expect. In this giant tome, Taylor delves deep into the humanity of his creations, from the gender-bending Fishnet Angel to the tragic Starlight, but never forgets to add the right amount of danger and action to accent the tale.

Behind her are years of emotional abuse. Downriver ... her freedom. Married to Nash for almost 40 years, Amy has dreamt of leaving him almost since the beginning. She stayed to keep things stable for their three, now-grown children. But things have changed. On a hot afternoon while camping by a river with Nash and his friends, she wades into the river's soothing current just to cool off. She could let herself drift with the water...around the next bend... and the next... until she disappears from a life she wishes she had fled years and years ago.

Reece Spencer became a monster after a Halloween party gone wrong, but instead of letting it ruin his life, he dedicated his life to monsters. After selling his portion of a successful investment firm, he funded the creation of a college for monsters just outside the monstrous little town of Screaming Woods.

Being a nanny for three girls who belong to a grumpy boxing legend was not on my list of plans when I followed my brother to Macon, Oregon. I went from ruling the boardroom to baking cupcakes in the blink of an eye. And aside from a few mishaps and seemingly always upsetting their dad, it oddly fits me better than anything else I've ever done. Until Liam put everything into question.

The Essential Sporting Mind Toolkit will help you develop the sports performance mind skills for mental toughness, to optimize performance and fulfill your true potential. It's every sportsperson's how to guide to achieve true potential. Even the most talented, fit and dedicated athletes fall short on training their minds.

Winged Words contains a captivating collection of poems that weave together the delicate threads of nature, emotion, and the mysteries of life. It crafts vivid images with words, creating a tapestry of experiences that range from the ethereal beauty of night to the profound pain of loss. Each poem offers a unique glimpse into the intricacies of existence, inviting readers to contemplate the deeper meanings hidden beneath the surface.

Transition, whether it be from high school to college or within the same educational institution, is often the most difficult aspect of change for students. The uncertainty and unfamiliarity of new environments can be overwhelming, but it is important to remember that change is a natural part of life and can lead to personal growth and development. Coping with social changes in high school and college can be challenging, but it is essential to be open to new experiences and opportunities.