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For generations, the Winston women have possessed an unspoken magical gift: they can heal with the touch of a hand. It’s a tradition they’ve always had to practice in secret, in the moonlight hours, when the fireflies dance and the whippoorwill birds sing. But not every healer has rightfully passed on this knowledge to her descendants, and for young Louise Winston, the discovery of her abilities comes in less-than-ideal circumstances—she brings her best friend back from death following an accident, the day after he professed his long-held feelings for her.

This mesmerizing book begins with Nostradamus as an observer and narrator weaving a suspenseful story set in the year 2040, in Barcelona. Catalunya, an independent Islamic Republic has separated from Spain and the rest of Europe, and has been defeated and united again with Spain. As the story unfolds, a diverse group of charismatic and enthusiastic individuals are brought together in a dramatic fashion, all doing what they believe to be the right thing, in the name of Allah. * Nostradamus is no longer on our earthly plane, however he is able to view the Universe from another dimension. ...

Exquisito tributo al arte de la correspondencia, Los secretos de la Papelería Shihodo nos ofrece cinco historias conmovedoras y edificantes que retratan el Japón de hoy, donde pervive la infinita sutileza del Japón de siempre, y el vínculo entrañable que no sólo allí, sino en el mundo entero, une las plumas y los papeles con los sentimientos más hondos.

The stories in Animal Husbandry all deal in some way with mythology, from animal fables to imaginary friends to the myths people tell themselves. In some cases, the myths are fantastical: a farmer finds his cow has given birth to a surprising offspring; a guitarist tries to improve his skills with a visit to the crossroads; or a young girl meets with a visitor in the woods to plot against her neighbors. Others concern everyday mythology: a small-town ballplayer struggles to earn a nickname; or a man's clean bill of health arrives at the worst possible time.

Este libro fascinante comienza con Nostradamus como observador y narrador entretejiendo una historia de gran suspenso que transcurre en Barcelona en el año 2040. Catalunya, como República Islámica independiente, se ha separado de España y del resto de Europa. Finalmente, ha sido derrotada y se ha reunificado nuevamente con España. A medida que la historia se desarrolla, encontramos un grupo de mujeres carismáticas y apasionadas que han sido reunidas para llevar adelante, en el nombre de Alá, lo que ellas creen que es correcto. ♦ Nostradamus no está más en nuestro plano físico, ...

While her sisters are busy trying to secure advantageous marriages, Luce spends her days secretly being taught to sail by Samuel, her best friend-and an English smuggler. Only he understands how the waves call to her. Then one stormy morning, Luce rescues a drowning man from the sea.

When perfect strangers Mika and Jem first meet by chance, they recognise each other – not from life, but from a shared dream. Both are wary of forming new connections and have their demons to fight: Jem is in recovery from a near-fatal accident, and Mika is undocumented and under scrutiny from the authorities. As their dreams – or are they memories? – grow in intensity, they are forced to consider the possibility that they have known and loved each other over and over, across the centuries. Will they find happiness together this time?

For generations, the Winston women have possessed an unspoken magical gift: they can heal with the touch of a hand. It's a tradition they've always had to practice in secret, in the moonlight hours, when the fireflies dance and the whippoorwill birds sing. But not every healer has rightfully passed on this knowledge, and for young Louise Winston, the discovery of her abilities comes in less-than-ideal circumstances—she brings her best friend back from death following an accident, the day after he professed his long-held feelings for her, five days before she's supposed to move away.