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Camila is haunted by the death of her sister, Marisol, who was caught by a mudslide during the huracán. Unable to part with Marisol, Camila carries her through town, past the churchyard, and, eventually, to the supposed utopia of Memoria. Urayoán, the idealistic, yet troubled cult leader of Memoria, has a vision for this new society, one that in his eyes is peaceful and democratic. The paradise he preaches lures in the young, including Bayfish, a boy on the cusp of manhood, and Morivivi, a woman whose outward toughness belies an inner tenderness for her friends.

Nuevas sorpresas aguardan en los recodos del camino a Ana Shirley cuando decide abandonar su puesto como maestra de niños en la escuela de Avonlea. Llenando su maleta de recuerdos y tras decir adiós al lugar donde hasta ahora ha sido más feliz, se encamina al Redmond College, en Kingsport, Nueva Escocia, para completar su educación. Su antigua amiga Priscilla la espera en la gran ciudad.

For centuries in the Western world, during what is known as the Middle Ages, written knowledge was guarded closely and hidden away in private repositories, usually by the religious classes. The lack of libraries in the West has helped contribute to the popular imagination of the ancient Library at Alexandria and all the myths and legends that have come to be associated with it, but the Library of Alexandria deserves its reputation.

In these linked tales about the Cuban-American experience and the immigrant experience in general, Ana Menendez has instantly established herself as a natural storyteller who "probes with steady humor and astute political insight the dreams versus the realities of her characters" (Elle). From the prizewinning title story - a masterpiece of humor and heartbreak - unfolds a series of family snapshots that illuminate the landscape of an exiled community rich in heritage, memory, and longing for the past.

Every year, summer begins when the Callahans arrive on Mariposa Island. That's when Elena Finney gets to escape her unstable, controlling mother by babysitting for their two children. And the summer of 1986 promises to be extra special when she meets J.C., the new boy in town, whose kisses make Elena feel like she's been transported to a new world. Joaquin Finney can't imagine why anyone would want to come to Mariposa Island. He just graduated from high school and dreams about going to California to find his father and escape his mother's manipulation.

Compilación de algunas de las entrevistas más célebres a personajes de la cultura, la política y el entretenimiento. La entrevista es el encuentro con lo insólito, con las distintas caras de las mujeres y los hombres que poco a poco revelan las extraordinarias contradicciones que los vuelven únicos. Desde Julio Cortázar hasta Cantinflas, de Renato Leduc a El Santo, este libro compendia los diálogos más reveladores y peculiares que la autora sostuvo con los protagonistas de la escena cultural, literaria y política de nuestro tiempo; un auténtico regocijo para el curioso que todos llevamos dentro.

This clean and wholesome regency romance follows the adventures and exploits of a sensible widow, a managing earl, an absent-minded botanist, a high-strung heiress, a coldhearted guardian, and a villainous kidnapper.

Brais y Aine, dos hermanos huerfanos, son atacados por una bruja cuando se encuentran de caceria. El pequeno Brais, un nino que posee una caracteristica muy especial, es secuestrado. Aunque Aine sobrevive al ataque, cae victima de una maldicion que poco a poco la arrastra a la oscuridad.

Fluffy Fluffenstein. Gabby und ihre Freunde wollen der glamourösen Popsängerin Fluffy Fluffenstein vor ihrem großen Konzert auf die Sprünge helfen. Abra-KATZ-Dabra! Als ein winziger Zauberhut ins Puppenhaus geliefert wird, beginnt für die Nachwuchsmagierin Baby Box ein aufregender Tag. Ihre Freunde helfen ihr bei einem Zaubertrick.

Es aquel momento de aparente paz en el cual nos despedimos del tipo de crianza que demandan los primeros años de vida y todavía no lidiamos con los avatares de la adolescencia. Esa temporada tranquila en la que van al colegio primario y parece que está todo bien es fundamental para conversar con nuestros hijos sobre algunos temas indispensables para afrontar su futuro, que en nuestra infancia estaban implícitos en la crianza pero que hoy es necesario abordar.

You are meant to live as a holy carrier of divine glory! There are people who walk in a dimension of Holy Spirit power and presence so strongly, that the very atmospheres around them are filled with Heaven’s glory. These men and women are living examples of what Christ offers to those who follow him.

En la actualidad existe un intenso resurgir de María Magdalena en la literatura, el cine, la televisión, a través de quienes dicen canalizar sus mensajes o, simplemente en el deseo de, cada vez más personas, por saber más de ella, siguiendo un llamado a conocerla mejor Lita Donoso, psicóloga y creadora de Alkymia ha realizado una extensa investigación, ha entrevistado a múltiples personajes ha viajado por América, Europa y Medio Oriente y ha buscado descifrar su misterio.

Um casal foi de férias para o Rio de Janeiro, numa viagem que prometia ser inesquecível. Depois de dias encantadores, banhados pelo sol e pelo espírito leve e sempre em festa carioca, aproveitam uma das últimas noites para irem jantar fora. Quando terminam a refeição, satisfeitos e apaixonados, decidem ir a pé para o hotel, mas não se recordam se o caminho mais perto é pela esquerda ou pela direita. Como é que a vida pode mudar tanto, apenas assim, por uma escolha irrisória?

Caregiving is challenging, but understanding your loved one's behavior and using effective strategies can ease the burden.

No one knows for sure how golf began, but it did begin in Scotland, and quickly became a challenging game that was enjoyed by people of both royalty and the working class. At one point, Scottish kings tried to ban the popular sport but eventually took up the sport themselves.

Verity is telling lies. And that's why she's about to be arrested for attempted murder. Serena has been lying for years. And that may have driven her daughter, Verity, to do something unthinkable. Poppy's lies have come back to haunt her. So will her quest for the truth hurt everyone she loves? Everyone lies. But whose lies are going to end in tragedy?

"Eight Cousins, or The Aunt Hill" was published in 1875 by American novelist Louisa May Alcott. It is the story of Rose Campbell, a lonely and sickly girl who has been recently orphaned and must now reside with her maiden aunts, the matriarchs of her wealthy Boston family. When Rose's guardian, Uncle Alec, returns from abroad, he takes over her care.

Lady V. ha resuelto ser una mujer sofisticada, sin ataduras, desdeñosa de los compromisos. No le importan, incluso, las maledicencias y las murmuraciones que se hacen sobre su nombre. La libertad en su vida cotidiana, la liberalidad en el amor, la espontaneidad de sus decisiones la guían hasta que optar se le haga ineludible: hasta que su deseo la obligue a elegir.

En corazón pródigo descubrirás cómo Christine logró superar la muerte de su padre, el mudarse a otro país, los sentimientos de coraje, la falta de perdón, pérdida y rechazo, el haber sido acosada sexualmente, y hasta fue liberada de vivir una doble vida siendo líder en la iglesia. Ella retó a Dios y Él le respondió con su amor sanador. Christine comparte su historia y el gozo de rendirse completamente a Dios.

Olivia “Liv” Fitzgerald’s life is on ambition autopilot. The soon-to-be-lawyer has her life plan set and can talk anyone into anything. Well, almost anything. When her scheming aunt throws her cousin, Kali, into a competition for Southern Charm’s cover alongside Liv’s best friend, Leighton, all hell breaks loose.