Novedades

Maurice and Maralyn make an odd couple. He’s a loner, awkward and obsessive; she’s charismatic and ambitious. But they share a horror of wasting their lives. And they dream – as we all dream – of running away from it all. What if they quit their jobs, sold their house, bought a boat, and sailed away? Most of us begin and end with the daydream. But Maurice began to study nautical navigation. Maralyn made detailed lists of provisions. And in June 1972, they set sail. For nearly a year all went well, until deep in the Pacific, a breaching whale knocked a hole in their boat and it sank.

The Jōshitai: Unsung Heroines of the Boshin War – Expanded Edition By Sumiko Nakano They weren’t supposed to exist. Not officially. Not in the histories written by men with ink and authority. But when the Tokugawa order crumbled and war came to Aizu, the women of the Jōshitai didn’t wait for permission. They armed themselves with naginata, short swords, and resolve—and stepped into the fire. This newly updated edition of The Jōshitai is more than a tribute. It’s a reclamation. An excavation of names, faces, and legacies that history tried to erase. Based on deeper research, ...

Eight women. Thousands of children saved. Unforgettable stories of courage. They were teachers, nurses, students—ordinary women who made extraordinary choices. In the darkest days of World War II, they risked everything to save the most vulnerable: the children. Saving the Children of the Holocaust tells their incredible stories.

Here is a riveting book on the biggest name in the fashion industry! From humble beginnings at an orphanage to her rise as one of the greatest fashion designers who still continues to inspire, Coco Chanel's life is one of guts, grit and glory. Chanel's idea of style was based on minimalism. Her famous quip "Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off," was revolutionary in an age where ostentation was synonymous with fashion. This book is for everyone who loves satisfying underdog-to-winner story, and history, retold in all its exotic glitz and glamour. Coco Chanel...

Step into the untold stories of the women who shaped the book of Genesis, the foundation of faith, humanity, and divine promise. In She Speaks, Genesis, the matriarchs and heroines take center stage, their voices rising from the shadows of history to reveal strength, sorrow, and unyielding faith. Experience the devotion of Sarah, who laughed at the impossible and became the mother of nations. Walk alongside Hagar, the forsaken handmaid whose cries reached heaven. Hear Leah’s quiet resilience, Rachel’s longing for motherhood, and Tamar’s fearless pursuit of justice. Meet women like ...

Remembering Anne Beach pulls back the veil on the challenges of research, the problems of gaps in archives, and the long process involved in constructing historical narratives. Through the tragic tale of an ill-fated couple and their disapproving families, this microhistory explores not only forbidden love but also marriage, illness, death, disability, and scandal in eighteenth-century society.

Follow the captivating journey through the lives of female rulers who defied expectations, ruled empires, shaped cultures, and left enduring legacies. From ancient Egypt to the heart of the Mughal Empire, these stories offer inspiration, empowerment, and awe-inspiring courage.

Steel and Vengeance A Daughters of Wars Novel – Book One Japan, 1867. The Shogunate is splintering. The Emperor rises. The old ways are bleeding out—and with them, everything once sacred. Far from the capital, in the shadow of a forgotten lake, lies Kasumigaura, a fictional village where the world still breathes in sword strokes and silence. It’s here the Hayashi sisters are raised—not as ornaments, but as weapons. Trained in war. Schooled in honor. Bound in blood. Sumiko, the eldest, speaks only with her eyes and her blade. Misako, the middle, is fire—sharp, wild, unyielding. ...

It’s time to unleash the power that has been hidden from you for so long. This book is a royal summons to every Black woman ready to return to her divine design, her sacred role, and her spiritual authority. The world has lied to you long enough. Now it’s time to remember who you are. Open these pages and rediscover your powers: Holy Fire, Sacred Light The Spiritual Power of Her Radiance The Cloak, the Shield, and the Aura The Power of Her Sacred Elegance Spiritual Powers of Divine Magnetism & Limitless Vitality Mystery and Depth The Spiritual Power to Shift Atmospheres Untouchable The ...

At the turn of the 20th century, in the village of Nagyrév, Hungary, midwife Zsuzsanna Fazekas was more than a caretaker—she was a confidante. She helped poor women give birth; she assisted them with abortions; and she listened. Their stories were the same: husbands who drank, who beat them, who made their lives unbearable. In response, Auntie Zsuzsi asked one question: "Why bother with them?" Her solution was arsenic.