Novedades

In 1928, a young social worker and hobby pilot named Amelia Earhart arrived in the office of George Putnam, heir to the Putnam & Sons throne and hitmaker, on the hunt for the right woman for a secret flying mission across the Atlantic. A partnership—professional and soon otherwise—was born.

In Belle Époque Paris, the Eiffel Tower was newly built, France was experiencing remarkable political stability, and American women were painting the town and gathering at a female-only Residence known as The American Girls' Club in Paris. Opened in 1893, The Club was the center of expatriate living and of dedication to a calling in the fine arts, and singularly harbored a generation of independent, talented, and driven American women. Now in The Club, curator, art historian, and podcast host Jennifer Dasal presents the never-before-told story of the Club.

"I am not moving to Iraq to teach." But the recession came hard for Gretchen Berg. Tens of thousands of dollars in debt, her only option was to uproot her life and move to the Middle East for work. She was prepared to make some good money, pay off some bad debt, take some photos of camels, and suffer through expected misogyny typical of the Middle East. She was unprepared for the drama and chaos that erupted within the well-intended, burgeoning university program, and the comical carnival of personalities she’d encounter, along with unexpected misogyny coming from inside the building.

Guided by a rich concoction of Buddhist insight and horse sense, the unlikely support of a meditation group in a nearby Federal prison, and the friendship of a woman born on the ranch in the 1930’s, Victress began a journey that shattered old defenses and loosened the grip of the lifelong fears that bound her.

A searching, eloquent memoir about the joys and hardships of open adoption. God and Jetfire is a mother's account of her decision to surrender her son in an open adoption and of their relationship over the twelve years that follow. Facing an unplanned pregnancy at twenty-two, Amy Seek and her ex-boyfriend begin an exhaustive search for a family to raise their child. They sift through hundreds of "Dear Birth Mother" letters, craft an extensive questionnaire, and interview numerous potential couples.

Enter the parallel universe of the private jet industry where the rich, famous, and morally bankrupt show their true colors. Delve into a world devoid of limitations while your delightfully unhinged narrator relates her true stories as a private flight attendant—and tries to hold onto her sanity, her dignity, and her faith in mankind. Does money make you a good person? Hint: It doesn’t.

Today, the world is in the midst of the transformative and ever-developing Digital Age, otherwise referred to as the “Age of Information.” It has been an unprecedented, remarkable, and explosive era marked by social media and computer-generated imagery (and with it, deep fakes), among other novel, previously unimaginable concepts. The bulky monitors and blocky towers of personal computers and laptops, which were once upon a time considered fashionable, futuristic contraptions, have since been replaced with a sleek and stylish array.

Sara Fay Egan has never lived a “by-the-book” kind of life. From orchestrating high-profile events to grappling with her daughter's life-threatening illness, she’s faced more twists and turns than most. In The Through Line, Sara Fay shares her deeply personal journey, blending raw emotion with the practical know-how she’s gained from years of balancing a successful career with family responsibilities.

"Black Dog Home" delivers a pulse-racing finale to this gripping trilogy. Tissa faces a gauntlet of challenges in her desperate quest to reunite with Alabi in China. Set against a powder keg of political unrest and a world reeling from a global pandemic, this climactic installment pushes love and determination to their limits. As the clock ticks relentlessly, Tissa navigates a labyrinth of obstacles spanning three countries. The tension mounts with each page, leaving readers breathless and yearning for resolution. But in this digital age, could an unlikely alliance of strangers united ...

A Unforgettable Pandemic Story BeginsReady for an unstoppable read? Wilder than the best fiction book you have read lately, this is the heartwarming and riveting true story of Black Dog Down, the first book in a captivating trilogy, The Deep Blue Sea Between Alabi and Me. Follow Tissa Salter and her beloved Scottie, Alabi, as they navigate the unprecedented challenges of the COVID pandemic, separated by thousands of miles. This beautifully written memoir transports you to the heart of China and the early days of the pandemic, capturing the uncertainty and resilience of that time. With ...

In this book I want to explore the career of the professional tennis player Anna Kournikova and her effect on women's tennis.

In this memoir–a mix of poetry, prose, and storytelling–Leena Magdi describes a mind altered by grief. Exploring the sudden loss of her brother and the war in Sudan, readers dive headfirst into Leena’s world.

This true-life memoir is a behind-the-headlines story that sounds more like a novel in an exotic locale. Through the eyes of the unwitting wife of a psychopath, Ross takes us on her journey, from their initial meeting to the fateful day of her husband's arrest. We follow along as the truth unfolds through her self-launched investigations and her arduous struggles to accept unspeakable realities. Left in the aftermath of destruction, it is also an intimate personal account of her long and hard road to heal physically, mentally, and emotionally, to overcome her past and move on.

Meine Mutter war Alkoholikerin. Meine Kindheit? Keine einfache! Vor Jahren schwör ich mir, den Kontakt zu meiner Mutter abzubrechen. Als sie jedoch schwer erkrankte und Hilfe brauchte, reichte ich ihr meine Hand. Nichtwissend, dass die härtesten Tage, Wochen und Monate meines Lebens sein sollten.

Geraldine Lavelle's book, "When the Apple is Ready, it Will Fall," chronicles her life after a tragic cycling accident left her paralysed. It explores themes of resilience, hope, and the challenges of living with a disability. The book details her physical and emotional struggles, including chronic pain, health complications due to medication and infections, and her battles with bureaucracy to secure adequate care and housing. Lavelle examines the concepts of "survival vs living", analysing the importance of both a hopeful mindset and pragmatic action in overcoming adversity. She provides ...

What if the greatest act of courage is simply becoming who you truly are? For too long, many of us have lived hidden behind masks, trapped in patterns of self-deprivation, perfectionism, and fear. We wait for the “perfect” moment, the perfect plan, or the perfect version of ourselves. Meanwhile life passes us by. In Underbeing to Fullbeing, Jannice Jones MSc offers a transformative guide to help you stop hiding and start living out loud. Blending personal story, the wisdom of positive psychology, neuroscience, neurodiversity, recovery principles, and coaching tools, this book shows you ...

Today, in the 21st century, the possibilities for a girl are practically boundless. This book is filled with the true stories of girls who reached out and realized their dreams. Starting with the lives of Sikh heroines from long ago, the stories take us to the present and future. Brave women, award-winners, world-changers, artists, scholars, healers, scientists and trend-setters fill these pages with their epic accounts of challenges met and destiny fulfilled.

Summary of "Coercive Men: Case Studies of Domestic Abuse" Dr. Marie Filion's book provides an in-depth exploration of coercive control in domestic relationships through two powerful case studies, supplemented with evidence-based guidance for identifying and escaping such situations.Introduction and Research Foundation The book begins by establishing the academic foundation of research on male perpetrators of domestic abuse who use tactics of coercive control rather than primarily physical violence. It cites publications from journals including the Journal of Family Violence, Violence ...

Through tales of isolation, persistent neglect, and her role as a mother and professional, Sara’s story is a testament to her strength and resilience. Silent No More is a powerful account of her quest for redemption and freedom after decades of suffering.

At the bottom of her barrel, Bethany begins to look around, only to find darkness. In the darkness she makes connections to inherited family patterns and demons from the past. Listening to Finding My Way is like watching a boat being tossed by torrid seas. Will Bethany settle for status quo or keep pursuing greater depths into the unknown? As Bethany attempts several healing modalities, she is ultimately pointed back to the cross of Jesus. This is not your average story of self-discovery, or even religion. This is a journey of the soul.