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O terceiro romance da autora que se consagrou por sua série napolitana acompanha os sentimentos conflitantes de uma professora universitária de meia-idade, Leda, que, aliviada depois de as filhas já crescidas se mudarem para o Canadá com o pai, decide tirar férias no litoral sul da Itália. Logo nos primeiros dias na praia, ela volta toda a sua atenção para uma ruidosa família de napolitanos, em especial para Nina, a jovem mãe de uma menininha chamada Elena que sempre está acompanhada de sua boneca.

Twelve-year-old Manuel leaves his small town in Mexico to join his older brother in Los Angeles. To cross the US border, he must become a “beast rider” - someone who hops on a train. The first time he tries, he is stopped by the Mexican police, who arrest and beat him. When he tries again, he is attacked by a Mexican gang and left for dead. Just when Manuel is ready to turn back, he finds new hope.

En este breve pero fascinante libro, Ken Follett describe las emociones que sintió cuando conoció la tragedia que amenazaba con destruir Notre-Dame de París y recorre, desde los días de su construcción, los momentos históricos determinantes de un edificio que a través de los siglos ha ejercido una fascinación universal.

When Lillian March accepts a post as governess in the bustling industrial town of Birmingham, she expects little more than a modest life of teaching and propriety. Instead, she finds herself in the eccentric household of Joseph Harcourt, a brilliant inventor whose intricate clockwork creations have made him wealthy—but not respectable. Joseph is everything polite society warns against: unconventional, outspoken, and utterly fascinating. As Lillian teaches his shy young ward, she begins to glimpse the tender man beneath the tinkering genius—and to imagine a life that defies every rule ...

If bedtime makes you tense instead of calm — if your thoughts grow louder the moment you try to rest — you may be experiencing sleep anxiety, night-time panic, or fear-based insomnia. Many caring, sensitive people feel mostly okay during the day, yet become wired, alert, and on edge when the lights go out. Over time, the brain begins to associate bedtime with danger, creating a cycle of anxiety at night, racing thoughts in bed, panic when trying to sleep, and constant bedtime anxiety that feels impossible to escape. This gentle book explains that cycle in a calm, human way — without ...

Through Adopted Eyes explores the world of adoption from the viewpoint of adoptees. Russian adoptee Elena S. Hall shares her own story and thoughts on the subject of adoption in addition to interviews from other adoptees of different ages, heritages, and perspectives. Whether you are an adoptive parent, curious about adoption, or an adoptee yourself, this unique collection of memoirs provides real insight into lives directly impacted by adoption.

Cartas imaginarias de la pintora y exiliada rusa Angelina Beloff a Diego Rivera, su compañero durante diez años, a quien no ha podido seguir en su regreso a México.

Tras compartir una década con Diego Rivera en París, Angelina Beloff sufre la muerte de su hijo y la partida de su amante a México. En el estudio del pintor, la atenaza la soledad de los años de posguerra en Europa y ni siquiera en la pintura encuentra consuelo. Su catarsis son las cartas que le escribe, que nunca tienen respuesta y la hacen venir a México.

La Biblioteca Elena Poniatowska reúne la obra narrativa, ensayística...

For years, you’ve been the reliable one. The helper. The fixer. The person who says “yes” even when you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly falling apart inside. You don’t like conflict. You don’t want to disappoint anyone. And somewhere along the way, you learned that love, safety, and approval came from keeping everyone else happy — even at the expense of yourself. But constantly overgiving has a cost. Burnout. Resentment. Anxiety. Emotional exhaustion. Feeling invisible. Feeling like your needs don’t matter. This book is a gentle, compassionate guide to breaking free ...

Emily y su madre siempre tenían suerte, hasta que se les acabó: hace tres años que su madre murió de cáncer y nada ha ido bien desde entonces. Todo cambia cuando Emily encuentra la lista de deseos para el verano que su madre escribió cuando tenía su edad, y emprende un viaje para marcar cada casilla y enfrentarse al miedo de perder la conexión con su madre.

Una mañana entre semana en Londres. María vuela desde Barcelona para elegir una base en Reino Unido para el negocio de cava Cuevas de Gratallops. La amante que ella se llevará a casa será la última persona que su familia católica espera. O su novio, Jordi Gratallops, un antiguo miembro...

El acto de resistir trasciende por mucho la indignación que le dio origen. Es un encuentro con el destino, la última y desesperada exhortación de justicia. Los migrantes que llegan a la gran ciudad escapando del hambre y la carencia, los estudiantes del movimiento del 68, la huelga de hambre de las madres de los presos y desaparecidos políticos, la sorprendente hazaña del Güero Medrano y la colonia Rubén Jaramillo; las crónicas reunidas en este libro son el testimonio de una lucha inclemente, de una historia escrita desde abajo con la convicción de que la libertad y la igualdad son valores presentes que se renuevan todos los días.

The final book in the Arcane Arts Academy is finally here. Finish the story of Harper Hawkins and her mates today!...

If you have ADHD, everyday home tasks can feel far more exhausting than they should. Dishes pile up. Laundry stalls halfway through. Paperwork goes untouched. Even simple routines require more energy, planning, and mental effort than seems reasonable. This isn’t laziness. It’s executive dysfunction. This book is written specifically for adults with ADHD who struggle at home, not at work or school. It focuses on the real-life challenges that don’t show up on productivity apps—household routines, task initiation, follow-through, and decision fatigue. Adult ADHD: Executive Functioning ...

Are you tired of repeating the same unhealthy relationship patterns? Do you find yourself constantly seeking validation and approval from others? Look no further! In this groundbreaking book, you delve into the intricate relationship between childhood trauma and codependency, offering listeners a roadmap to healing and self-discovery.

The message of God’s redeeming love shines through in this two-book collection especially for the Lent and Easter seasons. Listening to Twas the Season of Lent and Easter Audio Collection is the perfect way to share the powerful meanings of Lent and Easter with the entire family. Twas the...

The story of Elena and Lila begins in a poor but vibrant neighbourhood on the outskirts of Naples. The two girls learn to rely on each other ahead of anyone or anything else, sometimes to their own detriment, as each discovers more about who she is and suffers or delights in the throes of their intense friendship. There is a piercing honesty about Ferrante’s prose that makes My Brilliant Friend a compulsively readable portrait of two young women, and also the story of a neighbourhood, a city and a country.

The best and only resource you will ever need for helping any child understand and cope with illness, death, and loss Just as death is inevitable, talking about death is an inevitable part of parenting. Dr. Elena Lister and Dr. Michael Schwartzman offer us the way to have conversations with...

“Inner and outer change often happen through direct action,” reflects yoga and meditation teacher Elena Brower, “but to engage with life fully, we must also be able to listen deeply and receive.” With Grounded and Free, you will learn how to use receptivity and tenderness to nurture...

Are you searching for captivating tales that cater to the unique interests and imaginations of your little ones? Look no further! Gather your little ones, snuggle up tight, and let the magic of "Bedtime Chronicles" whisk you away on a journey beyond your wildest dreams. After all, every bedtime story is a key to unlocking the imagination and dreams!

Delinquent takes listeners on a journey from Capital One’s headquarters to street corners in Detroit, kitchen tables in Sacramento, and other places where debt affects people's everyday lives. Uncovering the true costs of consumer credit to American families in addition to the benefits, investigative journalist Elena Botella—formerly an industry insider who helped set credit policy at Capital One—reveals the underhanded and often predatory ways that banks induce American borrowers into debt they can’t pay back.