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Paulette Wilson had always assumed she was British. She had spent most of her life in London working as a cook; she even worked in the House of Commons' canteen. How could someone who had lived in England since being a primary school pupil suddenly be classified as an illegal immigrant? It was only through Amelia Gentleman's tenacious investigative and campaigning journalism that it emerged that thousands were in Paulette's position. What united them was that they had all arrived in the UK from the Commonwealth as children in the 1950s and 1960s.

Brought to you by Penguin. How can we create a better world for LGBTQ+ people? 35 extraordinary voices share their stories and visions for the future. We talk about achieving 'LGBTQ+ equality', but around the world, LGBTQ+ people are still suffering discrimination and extreme violence. How do we...

Da mesma autora de Três, uma história comovente sobre uma mulher que revisita o passado da própria família após receber uma notícia desconcertante: sua tia morreu pela segunda vez Colette foi uma mulher sem história. Pelo menos, era nisso que Agnès, sua sobrinha, acreditava até o dia em que recebe uma ligação da polícia, comunicando o falecimento da tia. Ela é pega de surpresa, afinal, Colette havia sido enterrada três anos antes no cemitério de Gueugnon.

Pride and Prejudice unfolds the timeless tale of spirited Elizabeth Bennet and the brooding Mr. Darcy, set against the elegant backdrop of Regency-era England. This classic Jane Austen novel weaves sharp social commentary with an enduring romance that has captivated readers for over two centuries.

This personal finance guide from 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren, offers a new way of thinking about and managing your money that will allow you lifelong emotional peace and financial well-being. You work hard and try to save money, so why is...

Finding himself stranded in the water after a devastating plane crash, Chris Grace helplessly watches the raft that holds is wife float out of his reach. Clinging to a stewardess’ life jacket to remain afloat, his life will be forever changed. When rescue comes in the form of an old wooden ship, he is forced to question the world around him, realizing over time that the storm that struck their airplane was no ordinary storm at all. Under the protection of the name she shares with a well-known duchess, Chris and Maria navigate their presence on the ship.

Marocco, 1984. Ami ha solo quattordici anni quando s'innamora e decide di scappare di casa con un ragazzo bello e ricco di cui non conosce neppure il nome. Lui ha una macchina elegante, e lei pensa che stiano andando a sposarsi, o su per giù. Che quello sia un viaggio di nozze, o su per giù. Ma è un inganno, e Ami, incinta, si ritrova da sola, persa fra le stradine di Tinghir. La sua ingenuità ha una forza dirompente. Sa poco della vita ma si fida di quello che succede. E non si accorge di superare difficoltà che abbatterebbero chiunque.

They’ve been through it all. From crashing into the ocean to altering their own memories, the Adrift family is ready to go home. But what’s the best way to get there? And how can they be certain everyone arrives in one piece? Follow one group across Colonial America as the other sails the Atlantic. All of them with one singular destination, and none of them with quite the same plans to get there.

Talk about making a bad first impression. The rookie at Waterford's fire station literally hauled me out of my own home, over his shoulder. Was my kitchen on fire? Yes. Did I have it nearly contained? Also yes. And now he's been tasked with making up for his overzealous rescue attempts by showing up to my bakery to grovel daily. And beg for my donuts. Don't get me wrong, the man is built like a redwood, has the personality of a golden retriever, and eyes you could get lost in for days. But I'm not dating. Not after my last serious boyfriend left town without looking back.

In "He Who Never Leaves Us," Connie Cleaver shares a powerful testimony of faith, trust, and resilience. Through her personal journey, she reveals how God stepped into her life during moments of struggle, guiding her through challenges that could have broken her spirit. This inspiring narrative serves as a reminder that even in our darkest times, God is always present, whispering "Not yet" when life feels overwhelming. Join Connie as she explores the unwavering love and support of a faithful God, encouraging listeners to recognize His presence in their own lives.

I'm the unapproachable NHL captain with a reputation for chewing up reporters in interviews, forwards on the ice, and shutting down anyone who tries to get close to me. And that's how I like it—no feelings, no complications, and zero chance of reliving the grief I experienced when my wife passed away seven years ago. But sometimes the best laid plans go up in flames, and that's exactly what Collins Mackenzie does when she strolls into a bar one post-game night and gives me a taste of the cold shoulder I've bestowed on all those around me.

Mega influencer Arby Kate's murder shocked the world when five masked men ended her livestream… and her life. Now, months later, her sister Juno Kate is obsessed with revenge, turning to the dark web for vigilante justice. Arrow Finn, Juno's best friend and hopelessly devoted secret admirer, panics when he discovers her dangerous plan—thanks to the spy software he's secretly installed on her computer. Determined to protect her, Arrow poses as an online masked vigilante expert to help Juno track down the killers.

When I move to a remote spot in rural Kansas, I don’t know a soul. I’m delighted when I realise that the family next door has five children—perfect company for my baby boy. As I look at the smiling faces around the pine-scrubbed table in the sunshine-filled kitchen I feel a sense of hope. They’re all so loud. Soalive. But then I take a close look at their mom, SarahBeth. She’s strange, unfriendly, her face pinched. Almost as if she doesn’t want me there…

EN UN MUNDO LLENO DE CONTROVERCIAS, CONFLITOS, QUE AL MISMO TIEMPO HACEN QUE NUESTRO POTENCIAL Y TRIUNFOS CADA VEZ MAS SE VEAN NADA MAS QUE UN SIMPLE SUENO INALCANZABLE Y AUN INIMAGINABLE, ESTA OBRA, DERRIBANDO BARRERAS PARA OBTENER LA VICTORIA, YO ESTOY MAS QUE SEGURO, QUE DESPUES DE LEERLO NO SERA LA MISMA PERSONA DE ANTES, Y TUS OJOS SERAN ABIERTOS

I'm totally fine if America wants to cast me as the villain. So why do I care if brooding football player Will Pemberton believes it too? But honestly? It stings more than it should when Will—grumpy football star and walking scowl—judges me based on a five-second video from Being the Bennets, my family's reality TV show.

I had a lot of plans entering my senior year of college—dealing with Archer Copeland in any capacity was most definitely not on that list. The cocky quarterback and I have been at odds since last year when he posed naked for one of my art classes. Okay, so he was wearing a towel, but really, that barely even counts. Apparently, he enjoyed how uncomfortable the whole situation made me and decided that messing with me was his new favorite past time.

No eres perezoso—y definitivamente no estás solo. El agotamiento es real, y la recuperación es posible. Running on Empty es tu guía compasiva y orientada a la acción—escrita para cada padre, estudiante, profesional, cuidador abrumado y cualquier persona que esté haciendo malabarismos con demasiado—ofreciéndote validación, claridad y un mapa de ruta para salir del agotamiento.

When travel writer Autumn Mitchell blows into Silverbrae, North Carolina, on a quest to uncover the perfect wedding destination, she expects scenic views—not a detour that changes everything. Enter Duncan Finley, a skilled craftsman as steady and rooted as the town itself.

In a world where destiny is a cruel captor, Melody has never known freedom. Her life has been a prison, shackled by a ruthless magic harvester hungry for her rare gifts. She has been a pawn in a game she cannot win—until one fateful night when she manages to escape. But her fleeting hope is crushed when the mesmerizingly beautiful fae warrior Riven captures her and drags her into the shadowy Court of the Two Moons, ruled by the Dark Lord Caryan, a fallen angel cloaked in icy cruelty.

When it comes to dragons, there's no such thing as safe. I learned that the hard way when my kith and kindred were slaughtered right before my eyes. Everyone thinks the wyverns and the sorcai did it, but I know the truth. I've been hiding from The Horde ever since, existing under their radar, surviving. And then one day, they find me… he finds me. Aeson Noctis, the king's second son and my new captor.