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Pearl Leavitt has a unique problem her stunning beauty leads to her being fired from office jobs in New York City because the men simply can’t concentrate around her. Tired of the chaos her looks create, she decides to escape to the Hamptons, taking on the challenging role of governess for three spoiled children. Join her as she navigates the trials and tribulations of her new life, where beauty and chaos collide. - Summary by Nancy Halper

Ox aveva 16 anni quando ha incontrato un ragazzo sulla strada verso casa. Ox aveva 23 anni il giorno in cui la morte arrivò in città, scavandogli un vuoto nella testa e nel cuore. Sono trascorsi tre anni da quel fatidico giorno... e il ragazzo è tornato. Ma ora quel ragazzo è un uomo e Ox non può più ignorare il canto che ulula tra di loro.

For over 120 years, Puerto Rico has lived under the control of the United States, yet it has no vote in Congress, no say in presidential elections, and no path to true self determination. Why? In La Mano de Washington: How U.S. Presidents Failed Puerto Rico, Alex Alicea exposes the long and often hidden history of how U.S. presidents, both Democrat and Republican, have neglected, exploited, and undermined the island since 1898.

Unveil the thrilling life of Juan Ponce de León, the fearless Spanish conquistador, whose quest for gold, glory, and the mythical Fountain of Youth shaped the destiny of an entire continent. "Juan Ponce de León: Conquistador, Explorer, and the Shaping of the New World" delves into the gripping narrative of a man whose legacy extends far beyond legend, touching the foundations of modern Puerto Rican and American history.

Step into the world of the powerful Taíno leader, Agüeybaná the Great, who led the first organized resistance against Spanish colonization. This compelling narrative transports you to 16th-century Puerto Rico, where the clash between indigenous civilization and European empire was about to reshape history. Discover the rich culture of the Taíno people, their deep connection to the land, and their highly organized society led by caciques like Agüeybaná.

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Siena Lancaster lebt in einer Welt aus Glamour und Schein: Tochter einer einflussreichen Familie, Vorzeigestudentin, souverän vor jeder Kamera, der perfekte Fake-Freund an ihrer Seite. Doch hinter der makellosen Fassade regt sich in ihr die Frage nach ihrer wahren Identität – jenseits von Likes, Lob und Leistungsdruck. Als Ren in ihr Leben tritt, prallen zwei Welten aufeinander. Er entfacht ihre Liebe zur Musik neu, verstrickt sie aber auch in ein gefährliches Spiel aus Widerstand, Anziehung, Reibung und Misstrauen.

When unexpected debris from outer space crashes onto their peaceful planet, the Clangers explore these strange arrivals with curiosity and wonder. Desperately needing help, the Clangers set off a distress signal. The kind Sky Moos, large cow-like creatures with giant ears, come to the Clangers rescue, eating all the unwanted plants. Watching the Sky-Moos leave, the Clangers are incredibly grateful for the help of their generous friends.

Uncovering a mirror in a quarry, Small Clanger becomes horribly obsessive about his discovery. While he proudly shows others his mirror, he refuses to allow anyone else to look at their reflection. Small Clanger's vanity causes him to be selfish and rude to his friends and family. Nobody wants to speak to him or give him green soup, the Clangers' favourite meal. Soup Dragon makes a deal with Small: he can have some soup if he allows her to look into the mirror. Small Clanger does not hold up his part of the bargain, so the Soup Dragon spills her soup over the reflective piece of glass.

Befriending a wandering Cloud, Tiny welcomes him to Mother Clangers' birthday party inside their quaint crater. Tiny performs a magic trick with the top hat making everyone erupt with laughter including the Cloud. Feeling terrible for the Cloud, Tiny storms outside with a step ladder to sit with her friend who hovers beside her. They both notice a magic top hat on the ground where little orange aliens called Froglets emerge from. They discover the hat can transport them to the Soup Dragon's cave.

While fishing about space, Small Clanger catches a floating teapot in his music boat. Having never seen a teapot, the Clangers attempt to discover the peculiar object's purpose. Small Clanger proposes it to be a soup jug to carry their soup from the soup wells, so he puts his idea to the test. After filling up the pot with delightfully delicious green soup, Small Clanger takes it back to the house. Out of curiosity, he decides to blow through the spout of the pot, spraying soup out of the top, making a dreadful mess.

Holi mi Bori! Welcome to your Puerto Rican therapy office, classroom, and coffee chat all in one. Let's get DEEP and talk about learning, preserving, and sha...

Dear Alice is an Interior Design podcast brought to you by Jessica Bennett and Suzanne Hall, the spunky geniuses behind Alice Lane Interior Design. These two ladies break down the highest end of the design and interior fashion world through their beautiful lifestyle approach with a heaping dose of wit and taste.

Emma Galway’s suicide has haunted the Meredith Island for fifty years. Back on the island to lay her grandmother to rest, Kate can’t avoid reflecting on the death of her aunt. Learning that her late mother had believed Emma was murdered and had conducted her own investigation, she decides to track down her aunt’s killer. With the help of her neighbour, impetuous and hedonistic sculptor Siobhan Fitzgerald, Kate picks up where her mother had left off.

Recupérate de la Infidelidad es una guía práctica y completa que te ayudará a sanar tus heridas, recuperar la confianza y, si lo deseas, salvar tu relación. Escrito por Alice Gardner, psicóloga con más de 20 años de experiencia en terapia de pareja, este libro te ofrece herramientas efectivas para entender las causas de la infidelidad y superar sus consecuencias.

It's a fun day on the farm with the 1# New York Times bestselling Little Blue Truck and friends—until Toad goes missing! Toad helps prepare for a hayride by loading piles of hay into Little Blue's truck bed. But when they're ready for a ride, Toad is nowhere to be found! Can Blue and his farm...

Se amaron con una intensidad que pocas veces se repite en la vida, pero también se hicieron daño. Su historia terminó en un divorcio que los dejó rotos, obligándolos a reconstruirse el uno sin el otro. Ahora intentan seguir adelante, recogiendo los pedazos de lo que fueron y adaptándose a un presente donde ya no son «nosotros», sino dos extraños con un pasado compartido. Pero, cuando sus caminos se cruzan de nuevo, los sentimientos enterrados vuelven a salir a la superficie.

Fourteen beloved authors celebrate the life-changing bond with their canine companions in this heartwarming essay collection edited by New York Times bestselling author and lifelong dog lover Alice Hoffman. Anyone who has ever been fortunate enough to share their life with a dog knows the...

Etienne: Having another being in my head isn’t always the easiest to deal with. He’s loud, annoying, and is trying his hardest to keep me from looking at Leo, the sexy police officer who is currently hunting me down for illegal magic use. I’m not actually doing anything illegal, but that doesn’t mean I can’t use the occasional run-in with Leo to remind him just how much I like him (he’s being dramatic when he claims I tried killing him the last time we bumped into each other). After Leo dies and I bring him back, it becomes clear that the wrong person knows what I can do.

In this new holiday classic, inspired by Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, the miserly Martha Potts is reminded that there's more to life than work and money after chance encounters with a homeless woman and a stray cat, who comes to stay. Between Thanksgiving eve and Thanksgiving Day, events unfold that lead her to rediscover the importance of connection and the true meaning of the holiday: giving and gratitude. A perfect holiday season gift. Best enjoyed when read aloud with family and friends!