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Lana Watson knows the woods of New Hampshire like the back of her hand. She knows the old streets, the shops, and the cool air against her skin like a familiar caress. The place is home, and yet it has never felt more isolating. Ever since college, Lana has thrown her dreams into older men who have only hurt her, only treated her like a worthless thing. She is not ready to love again. She doubts she ever will be.

Noelle had always secretly been attracted to her hunky twin neighbors Rolan and Ryce. But, she’d had a boyfriend while the twin brothers always seemed to have hot, willing women in and out of their door. When Noelle catches her boyfriend cheating, it leaves her vulnerable and in need of picking up. She lets the brothers invite her for dinner at their place, never knowing she’d be tempted to finally give in to her fantasies. Will they give her the double-layered satisfaction she craves, or will they think she isn't ready to handle their special brand of passion?

Kendra is a bundle of nerves when she walks into the office of Sebastian Montoya. To say his reputation precedes him is a gross understatement. Immediately she sees that the larger-than-life architect has an even bigger ego. The mystery that surrounds him is hypnotizing. There is just something about him that draws her in. He oozes sexuality, and his lilting Spanish accent makes her insides flutter. But as she learns, architecture isn't his only talent.

Amy Spencer has always taken care of others at the expense of her own happiness. When she finally treats herself to some piano lessons with world-class pianist Victor Carringham, she hopes to discover some hidden talent, but instead finds much more than she bargained for. Victor’s controlling nature and perfectionist tendencies extend far beyond his teaching. He may be skilled at playing the piano, but he also knows how to play a woman—to tease her with sensual pleasure, to make her moan at his touch. But can Amy keep up with his demands and give him what he so desperately craves?

Lucia Kay McBath knew deep down that a bullet could one day take her son. After all, she had watched the news of countless unarmed Black men unjustly gunned down. Standing Our Ground is McBath’s memoir of raising, loving, and losing her son to gun violence, and the story of how she transformed her pain into activism. Seventeen-year-old Jordan Davis was shot by a man who thought the music playing on his car stereo was too loud. McBath presents an emotional account of her fervent fight for justice, and her awakening to a cause that will drive the rest of her days.

Dalla Compagnia delle Indie a Microsoft sono da sempre protagoniste dell'economia mondiale. Spesso di grandissime dimensioni, talvolta di formato tascabile, con una lunga storia nei paesi industrializzati, ma oggi in crescita anche nelle economie emergenti, le multinazionali sono osannate o contestate, in realtà poco conosciute.

¿Dónde están las verdaderas amenazas a la libertad de expresión? ¿Se está criminalizando la protesta? En los últimos tiempos saltan a la prensa noticias como la censura del cartel de una exposición de Egon Schiele, se genera debate en torno a un cuadro de Balthus o a la "Lolita" de Nabokov... ¿Nos invade una oleada de neopuritanismo? ¿Se instaura el triunfo de la corrección política? ¿Asistimos a un cambio de paradigma moral, al triunfo de la censura y la autocensura? ¿O acaso lo que se está produciendo es una descalificación y hasta criminalización de la protesta?

Rayne Smith has only been working for the Ellison Company for two weeks but already knows there is nothing about her job that she likes, she is a glorified maid. Her boss Clive Sherman is invariably intent on annoying her. Consistently self absorbed and mean spirited, he’s made it clear that he wants more from Rayne, and demands that she attend the company’s annual masquerade ball. He sees this as his perfect opportunity to move in on the new hire.

He's a Talking Psychic Cat Trying to Save the World. His Humans Are Only Interested in Their Drama. Will he find a way before more die? When BMC Jasmine's first and second beloved humans are murdered, bestowing upon him their magical lite-witch powers, he goes from a carefree frolicking cat to a confused and grief-ridden, bumbling, magical mess. He's desperate to start a CatCast and broadcast his message of love across the land. But then, a knock comes at the front door. Now, he and his sleuthing crew have another murder to solve before the killer strikes again. But a devious cult leader ...

Since the beginning of the 21st century, mindfulness meditation has attained such popularity in the Occident that some now call it the "secular religion of the West." Today, mindfulness is used in order to improve and maintain mental health, to treat psychological issues such as depression or substance abuse, but also to enhance concentration and mental clarity and more. This book presents you with a mindfulness challenge that spans over 30 days and that requires you to perform one or several mindfulness activities each day.

In the Christmas season of 1913, Grace Knight’s elegant old hotel on Cuernavaca’s main plaza is the place to see and be seen. Mexico’s landed aristocracy, members of the foreign community, wealthy tourists, and young army officers with their wives flock to the Colonial. Under the ballroom’s hundreds of twinkling electric lights, they dance to old Spanish tunes and to the new beat of ragtime. Outside the city, in the shadows of the valley’s two volcanoes, a company of federal soldiers raids the hacienda of Don Miguel Sanche.

Negotiation isn’t just for business, it's everybody's business. This is everyday negotiation prowess from a woman who lives it every day. It vanquishes the myth that negotiation is some rarified skill for special settings by elite executives or gifted individuals.

The immortal Count Washur has been waiting for Clara to grow more powerful to collect her soul. Now he's after her. Washur Castle comes alive with dark magic while it carries out the Count's attack. Clara knows it's a trap, but she goes anyway because he has something—someone—she can't bear to lose. Clara and her friends are strong, and their magic is stronger. But with their forces divided, can they overcome monsters and deadly illusions?

Ana ha quindici anni, e non ha mai desiderato l'America. Vive a Santo Domingo, in campagna, con la sua famiglia, povera, rumorosa e dall'incerto futuro. La proposta di matrimonio di Juan Ruiz, che le promette una nuova vita a New York, è un'opportunità che non può perdere. È questa l'idea di sua madre, che vede in questa unione una via d'uscita non solo per Ana, ma per tutti i Canción. Non importa che il promesso sposo abbia il doppio dei suoi anni, non importa che non si sia mai parlato d'amore, fra loro due.

In November 2021, Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of five counts of sex-trafficking of minors, and now faces 55 years in prison for the role she played in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of four girls. The trial was meticulously covered by journalist and legal reporter Lucia Osborne-Crowley, one of only four reporters allowed into the courtroom every day. The Lasting Harm is her account of that trial, a gripping true crime drama and a blistering critique of a criminal justice system ill-equipped to deliver justice for abuse survivors, no matter the outcome.

Although Rachel Jackson loves running her bookstore café, she doesn't have much time for a social life - or dating, for that matter. Her last relationship cost her so much and ended so painfully. What she really wishes she could have is a torrid love affair with no strings attached - with someone like Oliver, the sinfully gorgeous struggling writer who regularly comes to her café at night to work on his stories.

His best friend's been kidnapped. He could be next. Only magic can save them, but who will train him? BMC Jasmine has lost too many loved ones on his watch. Now he's on a mission to grow his CatCast followers and save the world from humans' violent drama. But when his methods anger the lottery commission and attract an unsavory crowd, his human revokes his podcasting privilege, threatening his life's work. While an enraged BMC passionately argues his case, intruders infiltrate his home and snatch his best pal. Desperate to save his friend, he throws a magical spell. Except it explodes and ...

Ranging from Texas, to Chile, to New Mexico and New York, in this new collection Berlin writes about the good, the bad and everything in between: struggling young mothers, husbands who pack their bags and leave in the middle of the night, wives looking back at their first marriage from the distance of their second.... Evening in Paradise is a careful selection from Lucia Berlin's remaining stories - a jewel box follow-up for her hungry fans.

Jacqueline Kennedy became First Lady on January 20, 1961. But before she lived at the White House, she was a respected reporter. Learn about her childhood, education, and goals as first lady of the United States.

In Men's Mental Health: Navigating the Journey, explore the multifaceted world of men's mental health with practical strategies, personal insights, and expert guidance. This book delves deep into the unique challenges men face, from societal pressures and the stigma of vulnerability to balancing work, relationships, and personal well-being. Learn how to develop emotional intelligence, redefine masculinity, and embrace self-compassion as tools for building a fulfilling life. With a focus on action and advocacy, this book empowers men to take control of their mental health and offers a ...