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A writer resembling Zoé Valdés - a Cuban exile living in Paris with her husband and young daughter - is preparing a novel on the life of Dora Maar, one of the most promising artists in the Surrealist movement, until she met Pablo Picasso. The middle-aged Picasso was already the god of the art world's avant-garde. Dora became his lover, muse, and ultimately, his victim. She became The Weeping Woman captured in his famous portrait, the mistress he betrayed with other mistress-muses, and their affair ended with her commitment to an asylum at the hands of Picasso's friends.

All fans of Jane Austen everywhere believe themselves to be best friends with the beloved author and this book shines a light on what it meant to be exactly that. Jane Austen's Best Friend: The Life and Influence of Martha Lloyd offers a unique insight into Jane's private inner circle. Through this heartwarming examination of an important and often overlooked person in Jane's world, we uncover the life-changing force of their friendship.

Herne - the hunter, mischief-maker, spirit of the forest, leader of the wild hunt - hurtles through the centuries pursued by his creator. A shape-shifter, Herne dons many guises as he slips and ripples through time - at candlelit Twelfth Night revels, at the spectacular burning of the Crystal Palace, at an acid-laced '60s party. Wherever he goes, transgression, debauch and enchantment always follow in his wake. But as the forest is increasingly encroached upon by urban sprawl and gentrification and the world slides into crisis, Herne must find a way to survive.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist audiobook is for you. Greater Than a Tourist- Baltimore, Maryland, USA by Zoe Scurletis offers the inside scoop on this up-and-coming city. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. You will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay.

Fun, fantasy, and laughter. Sugarpuff is an adventurous cookie with secrets beyond imagination. Meeting Melly may just be about to change her life for better or worse. Will the humans let her be? Life isn't always what you expect, especially when you are a cookie.

Overcome anxiety, stress, nightmares, flashbacks, and panic attacks and take back emotional and mental control with dialectical behavior therapy. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is a form of cognitive behavioral psychotherapy that aids in the treatment of borderline personality disorder. However, since its development in the late 1980s, DBT has been used for treating other kinds of mental health issues and disorders as well. In this book, you will be able to use DBT to your advantage, so you can not just survive, but also thrive in life and relationships.

London, in einer nicht wirklich fernen Zukunft: Ein Drogenhändler treibt tot in der Themse, ein Schutzgelderpresser verschwindet spurlos. Ellie Johnson weiß, dass auch sie in Gefahr ist - sie leitet das heißeste Start-up Londons und zugleich das illegalste: Über ihre App bestellt man Drogen in höchster Qualität, und sie werden von Drohnen geliefert. Anonym, sicher, perfekt organisiert.

After 20 years of living with terminal illness, Zoe FitzGerald Carter's mother decided to end her life - and asked her three daughters for their assistance. For months, the decision dragged on as her mother changed her methods and schedule, and the negotiations stirred up old memories, sibling rivalries, and questions about family loyalty. Eventually, there was compromise and courage, and Zoe's mother had her happy - if imperfect - ending.

Our fast-paced lives often lead to neglecting our bodies' essential needs. There’s no doubt that there are times when you’ve opted to just get unhealthy takeout over cooking a nutritious dinner. It's just easier! But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Travel with us around the world and discover the most beautiful places, presented by Zoe VR x Cocaine Models

Visible Amazement is the story of a precocious, talented teenage cartoonist Roanne Chappell whose journey of discovery takes her along the American West Coast as the Seventies transitions into the Eighties. As a precocious and physically mature young woman she experiences love, friendship and heartbreak. She savours new words and delights in word play greeting the world with open arms and an open heart in unforgettable adventures that are wilder and more fantastic than most adolescents dream about.

When Mio sneaks the family's katana - a priceless ancestral sword - from her parents' attic, she just wants to spice up a costume. But the katana is much more than a dusty antique. Awakening the power within the sword unleashes a terrible, ancient evil onto the streets of unsuspecting modern-day London. But it also releases Shinobu, a fearless warrior boy, from the depths of time.

At 20, Savannah knew it was time to leave the orphanage and allow another girl to take her place. She decides to become a mail-order bride and starts to write Austin, a man who lives in Iowa. Austin owns a farm he inherited. He loves working the land, but he is lonely and wants a wife with whom to share his life. After following advice from his best friend, he brings Savannah to Iowa to marry. But soon, the unthinkable happens, and he loses his wheat harvest in one day. Austin decides he needs to leave and find a job so they can make it through the winter months.

Odessa Odin has it all—a successful career, an adoring husband and a close circle of friends to whom she is fiercely loyal. On the surface they're living a glittering London life of wealth and cosseted privilege, but underneath this veneer lies painful truths of betrayal, neglect and unfulfilled ambitions. It's a tightrope of holding themselves and their marriages together as their men transgress the promises they made at the alta. For the women, there's just too much to lose. When Odessa discovers her husband is having an affair, her carefully constructed life falls away.

Andrew, Robin and Zoe trick Rachel into watching the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Episodes released on the 1st and 15th of the month! Follows us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/marvellessPod

In 2187, Marile Historian-1 just wants her Ph.D. She plans to earn her degree by traveling back in time to study Milton Carver, an Afro-American and the greatest physicist of all time. The History Department's professors worry she inadvertently changes the past. The department's head already knows she and Carver share a love that could instead change the future.

Kiara O'Rourke's life turns upside down when she finds herself thrust into a primitive bridal ceremony where Ardan shockingly selects her as his bride. Meanwhile, her best friend Fiona grows increasingly worried when Kiara's messages go unanswered. As Kiara navigates her new life in the ancient, magical land, Corrick, Ardan's cousin, begins to plot a deadly duel fueled by forbidden magic. But even amidst the luxury and welcome at Castle Kinblane, Kiara feels an urgent need for answers. She has a desperate wish to speak with Ardan who seems to be avoiding her. Ardan's love for his kingdom ...

Kiara O'Rourke finds herself navigating the enchanting yet perilous world of Xoralia Kingdoms. After a delightful morning with Princess Sorcha and Princess Dana, who unveil some of the kingdom's secrets, Kiara's connection with Ardan deepens when they share intimate stories of love, loss, and resilience. As their relationship blossoms, the threat of Corrick looms, seeking to usurp Ardan's power and disrupt the fragile peace of the realm. Despite Ardan's protective instincts, Kiara is determined to hone her magical abilities, revealing an innate affinity for fire that surprises even her. In ...

Kiara O'Rourke’s life changes completely when she meets Ardan, a mysterious sorcerer from Xoralia Island. He reveals that she has hidden magical powers and a special destiny linked to the enchanted island. Scared and confused by this new information and her growing feelings for Ardan, Kiara wants to return to Ireland. With Sebastian’s help, Kiara is able to return to Rivercrest, but from the moment she steps from the portal, her longing and uncertainty only grow. After making sure her family and best friend knows that she is okay, she begins to realize that Xoralia is where she truly ...