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El horror de la guerra irrumpe en las vidas de las primas Isabela y Madeline Eiserman. Cuando el ejército nazi comienza a perseguir a su familia, los juegos, la música, las costumbres y los sueños se vuelven imposibles. Mientras tanto, en Buenos Aires los hermanos Francisco, Santiago, Rosario y Pedro Navarro Soler intentan, como pueden, superar una tragedia y salir adelante.

“People do mysterious things when they think they have found paradise,” reflects Shay, the heroine of Red Island House. When Shay, an intrepid Black American professor, marries Senna, a brash Italian businessman, she doesn’t imagine that her life’s greatest adventure will carry her far beyond their home in Milan: to an idyllic stretch of beach in Madagascar where Senna builds a flamboyant vacation villa. Before she knows it, she becomes the reluctant mistress of a sprawling household.

On her last day of high school, Cassandra Devlin walks out of exams and into a forest. Surrounded by the wrong sort of trees and animals never featured in any nature documentary, Cass is only sure of one thing: Alone, she will be lucky to survive. The sprawl of abandoned, blockish buildings Cass discovers offers her only more puzzles.

Genna Collins works a dead end job, loves her family, her girlfriend, and her friends. When she wins the biggest Euromillions jackpot on record everything changes . . . and not always for the best. When Abi Kitson fell in love she always knew it would go unrequited. The woman of her dreams was so close yet seemingly untouchable for so many reasons. Reasons like—they are best friends, or the big age gap, or the 'other' woman, nevermind Abi's own baggage.

Vigàta is bustling as the new filming location for a Swedish television series set in 1950. In the production frenzy, the director asks the locals to track down movies and vintage photos to faithfully recreate the air of Vigàta in that time. Engineer Ernesto Sabatello, while rummaging in the attic of his house, finds some films shot by his father from 1958 to 1963 - always on the same day, March 27; and always the same shot, the outside wall of a country house. Montalbano hears the story and, intrigued by the mystery of it, begins to investigate its meaning.

Born into a tenant farming family in North Carolina in 1946, Mary Louise, Mary Ann, Mary Alice, and Mary Catherine were medical miracles. Annie Mae Fultz, a Black-Cherokee woman who lost her ability to hear and speak in childhood, became the mother of America's first surviving set of identical quadruplets. They were instant celebrities. Their White doctor named them after his own family members. He sold the rights to use the sisters for marketing purposes to the highest-bidding formula company. The girls lived in poverty, while Pet Milk's profits skyrocketed....

A traumatic personal crisis has left Lady Arianna bedeviled by guilt and questioning whether she has lost her nerve. Her circle of friends can't seem to help rekindle her fire. Even a challenge from Lord Grentham, Britain's shadowy head spymaster, to undertake a vital mission to Russia in aid of her old friend, Tsar Alexander, fails to spark any interest . . . Until Grentham mentions that Arianna's half-brother has gone in her place and may be in mortal danger. Resentful of the minister's attempt to manipulate her emotions, she still refuses to be drawn back into the fray.

One night, Inspector Montalbano dreams of a stormy sea, which he knows represents unease and loss of control. The next day, a boat is found in the port of Vigàta and within it, the body of a disfigured corpse. The waterfront has also drawn in an 85-foot luxury boat passengered by 50 carefree souls and a somewhat shadowy crew. They will have to stay in Vigàta until the investigation is over: the man, it seems, was poisoned. However, right now, it is the yacht’s owner and sailors Montalbano is focused on.

Calla has always welcomed war. But now that the final battle is upon her, there's more at stake than fighting. There's saving Ren, even if it incurs Shay's wrath. There's keeping Ansel safe, even if he's been branded a traitor. There's proving herself as the pack's alpha, facing unnamable horrors, and ridding the world of the Keepers' magic once and for all. And then there's deciding what to do when the war ends. If Calla makes it out alive, that is.

Discover the enchanting world of "Melinda's Enchanted Spring," a delightful children's book that takes young readers on a magical adventure filled with talking flowers, friendly woodland creatures, and captivating secrets. Join Melinda and her butterfly friend Bella as they embark on an extraordinary journey to find Mariposa, the legendary magical butterfly who brings life and happiness to the world. This heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and the wonder of nature is perfect for kids aged 6-12. Make "Melinda's Enchanted Spring" a cherished addition to your child's book collection and...

When Gina Temple decides to go Christmas shopping for her girlfriend, Detective Sergeant Kate Brannon, in the Norfolk town of King's Lynn, it seems like an easy enough task. If only life were that simple. A split-second event, months in the planning, tips their safe world upside down.

Una novela fascinante sobre Julio César, el inicio de la leyenda. Andrea Frediani, pasión por la historia. Más de 1.500.000 de lectores. Amigos inseparables. Guerreros invencibles. Enemigos eternos. Roma, 88 a.C. Cayo Julio César es sólo un niño cuando conoce, en las peligrosas calles de la Suburra, a Tito Labieno, con quien sella una amistad destinada a perdurar en el tiempo. El ambicioso Julio César emprenderá años más tarde una heroica carrera militar que lo llevará a combatir primero en Hispania y en las Galias, en una campaña militar repleta de éxitos siempre con Labieno a su lado.

As CEO of the Herd, an elite women-only coworking space, Eleanor Walsh seems to have it all: close friends, a sweet husband, and the most glamorous and successful female-empowerment-based company in New York City. Then she vanishes on the night of a glitzy press conference—and the police suspect foul play.

"Curls, Courage, and Coco Confidence" is a whimsical and heartwarming tale that celebrates growth, connection, and a timeless affirmation: Believe in yourself. Meet Cassie McFarlan, a curious and cheerful girl with bouncy curls, a heart full of wonder, and a brown bear named Coco Confidence. As she steps into the exciting yet bewildering world of middle school, Cassie finds herself feeling a little lost. But Coco Confidence isn't just any bear. It's a magical gift from Cassie's beloved Nana, filled with hidden pockets of wisdom, affirmations, and secret notes. Guided by Coco's gentle nudges...

Lin Sukai has won her first victory as Emperor, but the future of the Phoenix Empire hangs in the balance—and Lin is dangerously short of allies. As her own governors plot treason, the Shardless Few renew hostilities. Worse still, Lin discovers her old nemesis Nisong has joined forces with the rogue Alanga, Ragan. Both seek her death. Yet hopes lies in history. Legend tells of seven mythic swords, forged in centuries past. If Lin can find them before her enemies, she may yet be able to turn the tide. If she fails, the Sukai dynasty—and the entire empire—will fall.

Miss Lila Greer announces it’s time for Grade Two to get a class pet, and she wants the kids to participate in choosing which one. After all, they will all have to share the responsibility of caring for it. The class narrows it down to two options: Team Turtle and Team Bird. Sofia is named Election Commissioner, in charge of overseeing a fair and honest election between the two teams. There’s a class-wide campaign, complete with posters, articles, and speeches. Then it’s time for the election! But when the votes are counted, there’s a tie, and one vote is missing.

Fenton and Waltz, authors of the best-selling book, Go for No! and Ray Higdon, founder of one of the fastest growing network marketing training companies today, have teamed up to create the perfect companion to the original Go for No! book. This book takes a journey through go for no philosophies and strategies and expands them into greater detail while applying Ray Higdon's expertise on each subject.

Molly Polly had one birthday wish—to see a real unicorn. The morning after her birthday, her wish comes true when she finds Firefly, a beautiful red unicorn, in her backyard. With her cat Frisky by her side, Molly Polly goes on an amazing adventure to the Land of Enchantment. There, she meets friendly fairies, busy elves, and playful sprites. Together, they get ready for the best birthday party ever. Molly Polly’s Unicorn" is a sweet story about friendship, wonder, and believing in your dreams. Perfect for bedtime or Storytime, this magical book will make young imaginations soar. Join ...

Mimi Augello is visiting his lover when the woman’s husband unexpectedly returns to the apartment; he climbs out the window and into the downstairs apartment, but one danger leads to another. In the dark he sees a body lying on the bed. Shortly after, another body is found, and the victim is Carmelo Catalanotti, a director of bourgeois dramas with a harsh reputation for the acting method he developed for his actors. Are the two deaths connected? Inspector Montalbano finds all of Catalanotti’s dossiers and plays and the notes on the characters....

Sometimes achieving big things requires the ability to think small. This simple concept was the driving force that propelled the Volkswagen Beetle to become an avatar of American-style freedom, a household brand, and a global icon. The VW Bug inspired the ad men of Madison Avenue, beguiled Woodstock Nation, and has recently been re-imagined for the hipster generation. And while today it is surely one of the most recognizable cars in the world, few of us know the compelling details of this car’s story.