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Laura Schofield, founder of large-size shoe brand Otto + Ivy, chats to inspirational tall people about how their height has shaped their lives.

È tempo delle temute prove di fine anno alla Harding-Pencroft Academy, che vanta tra i suoi diplomati i migliori scienziati marini, guerrieri navali, navigatori ed esploratori subacquei del mondo, e Ana Dakkar non intende fallire. Dopo la morte dei genitori, l'accademia e suo fratello Dev sono l'unica famiglia che le rimane. Quando però, sulla strada verso il porto, assiste a un attacco letale contro la Harding-Pencroft da parte della loro scuola rivale, tutto le viene strappato via per sempre.

Kate Turner is happily single - a bit too happily, in fact. Since returning to her hometown of Blexford, a sleepy village where everybody knows each other, and between catching up with her oldest friends Laura and Matt, a flourishing career as a fabric designer, and taking care of her beloved dad, love hasn’t really had a look in. But Kate does love Christmas. So when Laura insists she signs up to the 'Twelve Dates of Christmas', a brand new dating app service, she doesn’t need too much persuading.

No one dares to leave the District - the towering structure of glass and steel that is their protection against the unruly bands of Outsiders that roam Mundreel and the deadly rain that carries the disease that kills all over the age of 19. This skyscraper stands amid the urban devastation, the city rumored to have once been called "Montreal". Esther and her allies have created a haven on the rooftop, a garden that flourishes, and a home for her new baby, hidden from all but the very few who know her secret.

The source has been destroyed. Food is scarce. Tensions are rising. Then the earthquake strikes. Esther and Caleb hit the road, leading a ragtag caravan. Their destination? A mythical city where they hope to find food and shelter - not to mention a way to make it past age 19. On the way, alliances and romances blossom and fracture as the group faces vicious gangs, violent weather, and more variants. Esther must rally to take charge, accepting the help of a blind wilderness guide, Aras.

Más relatos populares que forman parte de la tradición oral de muchos países, narrados de una manera sencilla y entretenida, ideal para cautivar a todas las edades.

From the slightly fantastical to the utterly real, light, and sweet romance to tales tinged with horror and thrills, Game On is an anthology that spans genre and style. But beneath each story is a loving ode to competition and games perfect for anyone who has ever played a sport or a board game, picked up a video game controller, or rolled a twenty-sided die.

Meet the cool creatives behind awe-inspiring art, with this non-fiction title for kids. Pour paint onto a canvas with Jackson Pollock, laugh along with the pranks of Hokusai, and find beauty in your self-portrait with Frida Kahlo, as you follow the stories of more than 50 fabulous artists and their groundbreaking work. Through charming storytelling rich in detail, Artists covers celebrated figures as well as lesser-known trailblazers, each with a tale as intriguing as it is unique.

Landon era un bambino felice, la sua vita era perfetta e aveva davanti a sé un futuro pieno di promesse, finché una tragedia non ha distrutto la sua famiglia e messo in dubbio tutto quello in cui aveva sempre creduto. Gli anni difficili dell'adolescenza passano lenti e dolorosi, tra solitudini, risse e sospensioni a scuola, e un rapporto conflittuale con il padre. Lasciarsi tutto alle spalle è impossibile quando si è schiacciati dal rimorso di non aver evitato che quella tragedia accadesse.

La madre di Lucy Jorik è tra le donne più famose al mondo. Per questo Lucy è abituata a tenere un comportamento che non metta mai in imbarazzo la sua famiglia... Almeno fino al giorno in cui la combina davvero grossa. Invece di dire "sì" all'uomo più perfetto che abbia mai conosciuto, fugge dall'altare e salta in sella a una moto sgangherata guidata da uno sconosciuto dall'aspetto rude che non potrebbe essere più estraneo alla sua esistenza privilegiata.

Blue e Dean: possono esistere due persone più diverse? Maldestra, malvestita e cinica lei; impeccabile nei modi e nell'aspetto lui. Pittrice svagata e nomade lei; atleta scattante che ha trovato una famiglia nella squadra lui. Eppure, il giorno in cui Dean raccatta Blue per la strada, quello che sta facendo salire a bordo è il suo destino.

New York Times best-selling author Laura Lippman has been hailed as one of the best crime fiction writers in America today, winning virtually every major award in the genre. The author of the enormously popular series featuring Baltimore P.I. Tess Monaghan as well as three critically lauded stand-alone novels, Lippman now turns her attention to short stories - and reveals another level of mastery.

In Femme Fatale, a chance encounter in a Starbucks introduces a 68-year-old widow to the world of fetish porn and to a way out of her money worries.

Relatos populares que forman parte de la tradición oral de muchos países, narrados de una manera sencilla y entretenida, ideal para cautivar a todas las edades.

Truffle, a small dog, was born and raised on a farm, where he was put in charge of keeping the rats out of the barn and the badgers out of the fields. Truffle enjoyed his work, and he took pride in doing it well. The only difficulty he had was with cats. Nothing irritated Truffle more than the sight of a cat sleeping on the job, while the mice ate their fill in the corncrib.

"Du willst ein braves Mädchen sein, oder nicht?" Ich nehme die vertraute Abkürzung über den Friedhof, um nach der schrecklichen Halloween-Party nach Hause zu gehen, als sich mir ein paar Männer in den Weg stellen. Sie sind als Vampire verkleidet und wirken, als wären sie auf Ärger aus. Glücklicherweise tauchen meine Mitbewohner gerade rechtzeitig auf, um mich zu retten. Doch bald finde ich mich in einer noch prekäreren Situation - mit dem Gesicht nach unten liege ich auf starken Oberschenkeln und bekomme eine Lektion erteilt, von der ich nicht wusste, dass ich sie brauche.

Charley Redford non avrebbe mai immaginato che un giorno si sarebbe sentita tanto speciale. Jake Caplin, un ragazzo come non ne ha mai conosciuti, è riuscito a farla sentire unica, desiderata, amata. Da quando si è trasferito nella cittadina dell'Indiana dove lei è cresciuta, tra loro si è creato un legame profondo e inscalfibile. Ma il giorno in cui un tragico incidente sconvolge la vita di Jake le cose prendono una piega inaspettata. Jake decide di ricostruire la propria vita senza Charley, lasciandola sola con il proprio dolore.

In today's heartfelt episode, I'm diving deep into my personal journey through the trials and triumphs of battling not one, but two breast cancer diagnoses, and how living with stage four cancer has transformed my life in ways I could have never imagined. This episode isn't just about survival; it's about thriving in the face of adversity and discovering an incredible healing evolution along the way. The first time around, I navigated the maze of treatments, emotions, and the inevitable questioning of "why me?" Yet, it was during these moments of vulnerability that I found an inner ...

Jump into the whimsical world of an unconventional family with this heartwarming and engaging book collection! Follow Mommy and her two furry children, Winnie and Greg, as they embark on six playful adventures that celebrate family, friendship, and the fun of growing together.

It’s been a long time...since there was a spark of joy. Are you ready to get inspired? Are you ready to get fired up? These 10 visionaries survived grief, overcame obstacles, and built road maps along the way. They have each done something extraordinary. These changemakers are on a mission with a single goal. Change the world, one woman at a time! As they created their businesses, something remarkable happened. Each one developed a burning desire to help other women experience the power, confidence, and satisfaction that comes with success.