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Antología de cuento cuyo tema en común es el amor a la pintura, la literatura, el amor filial, el amor sexual, la amistad. El cuento es poner en situación algo de nosotros mismos. Sus propiedades camaleónicas son fuente desbordante y último reducto para la imaginación, que se niega a dejar que las palabras vuelen con el viento.

When Lady Julia Hartington, the prim and proper daughter of the Earl of Westfield, decides she needs to understand the art of passion before accepting any marriage proposal, she makes the scandalous decision to seek instruction from her younger brother's tutor—the notoriously reformed rake Mr. William Ashbourne. What begins as theoretical discussions soon evolve into practical demonstrations, igniting a fire within her she never knew existed. As her family pushes her toward a match with a wealthy but dull viscount, Julia must choose between societal expectations and the man who makes her ...

Miss Beatrice Vale prides herself on her principles, but nothing could prepare her for Lord Edmund Ashcombe. As governess to his unruly nieces, she vows to bring order to the household—yet their scandalous guardian proves a far greater challenge than the children. Charming, infuriating, and entirely too tempting, Edmund awakens emotions Beatrice has long kept buried. What begins as a clash of wills soon deepens into stolen glances, heated words, and a longing neither of them dares name. But Edmund is a man with a reputation as dark as it is dazzling, and surrendering to desire could ...

“My favorite part of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is how many extraordinary women Rebel Girls have opened up to me and my two daughters.”—Drew Barrymore A contemporary classic, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the extraordinary true...

If money makes your chest tighten, your mind race, or your stomach drop, you’re not alone. Many adults quietly struggle with money anxiety, financial fear, and years of money avoidance—not because they’re irresponsible, but because no one ever taught them how to feel safe with money. When every bill triggers panic, when budgeting feels overwhelming, or when shame keeps you from even checking your balance, it’s not a lack of discipline. It’s a nervous system stuck in protection mode. This compassionate guide helps you understand why financial stress, money shame, and emotional ...

On the surface, Gregory Frost has the perfect plan for the perfect marriage. But Christmas has a way of unravelling even the best-laid plans, and revealing truths that change everything. A hilarious, heartwarming, and surprisingly emotional romantic Christmas comedy about marriage, gender expectations, invisible labour, and the kind of love that grows not through perfection, but through chaos. Gregory Frost believes in logic, structure, and perfectly balanced relationships. His marriage to Emma Blythe, brilliant, elegant, and endlessly patient, is built on rules, contracts, and a strict ...

¿Qué me espera en el futuro? ¿Me conviene cambiar de trabajo? ¿Quiero de verdad vivir con mi pareja? ¿Cómo logro la motivación que siento que me falta? ¿Qué tengo que hacer para valorarme y cuidarme más? La gente joven os hacéis estas y muchas otras preguntas en esa etapa que va de la revolución de los 20 años al dilema de los 30, cuando os toca plantearos: "¿Qué hago con mi vida?".

In this audiobook you will learn how to finally re-program your mind for weight loss success and create the new, stronger version of yourself. You will also receive many practical tips to help you transition to a healthy diet and start losing weight without feeling deprived.

One small town. Two broken hearts. And a spark they can’t extinguish... Theo Hanson has returned to Fable Notch — something he swore he would never do. But when work and family calls, the army veteran reluctantly offers his arson investigation experience to help uncover the culprit behind a series of attacks. Unfortunately, this particular pyromaniac leads Theo straight into the path of an old flame... Eden Barrett is struggling to find her feet (and her self-esteem) in the debris of a confidence-crushing marriage. Losing her apartment to the local firebug adds to the mess, and then her...

En una época donde la escritura es la esencia laboral, académica y social, quien no redacte de forma correcta y adecuada no será competitivo, seguido, ni tomado en serio por quienes participan en sus mismas redes, grupos y entorno.

If you’re waking up in the early hours of the morning—heart racing, mind alert, unable to fall back asleep—you’re not alone. For many women, sleep disruption is one of the earliest and most frustrating signs of perimenopause. This book is written for women who fall asleep easily but wake between 2AM and 4AM, night after night, feeling anxious, wired, or exhausted. It explains why perimenopause sleep problems, 3AM wakeups, and hormonal insomniaare so common—and why typical sleep advice often stops working during this stage of life. Rather than offering quick fixes or medical ...

If you’ve tried meditation, breathing exercises, or mindfulness and thought, “This just isn’t for me,” you’re not alone. For many people, traditional anxiety advice actually makes things worse — increasing frustration, self-blame, and overwhelm. This book is written specifically for people who want relief from anxiety without meditation, spiritual language, or techniques that feel unnatural or impossible to stick to. This practical guide offers alternative, evidence-based strategies to reduce anxiety by working with your nervous system in realistic, everyday ways. No sitting ...

"La mujer que sabe guardar secretos" es una trepidante novela de espías autobiográfica que cuenta las propias experiencias de vida de Elena Vavilova. Pero también es una novela sobre la evolución del mundo tal como lo hemos conocido desde finales del siglo XX hasta principios del XXI, desde la época de Brézhnev hasta Putin.

It’s midwinter in Maine, and the biggest problem is a snowstorm. Only Liz Stolz, the senior doctor of Hobbs Family practice, is paying attention to the strange virus in China that’s roiling the financial markets. Police chief Brenda Harrison is interested in Liz’s new physician’s assistant, but after witnessing police violence, Cherie Bois despises cops. As the pandemic closes in, the friends are pushed together during the lockdown. Friendships and relationships are strained. Can the women of Hobbs forge deeper bonds by helping one another and the town survive?

You look composed. Responsible. Capable. People rely on you. But inside, your mind rarely slows down. You replay conversations and search for mistakes. You overanalyze decisions long after they’re made. You anticipate worst-case outcomes and feel them physically — tight chest, racing thoughts, subtle dread. You may function well. But you are tired. Tired of the constant mental noise. Tired of second-guessing yourself. Tired of needing reassurance. Tired of not being able to “just relax.” And perhaps what frustrates you most is this: You know you’re strong. So why does your mind ...

The new rector of St. Margaret’s by the Sea Episcopal Church has a secret. Lucille Bartlett was a rising star at the Metropolitan Opera, but she disappeared from the stage and no one knows why. Philosophy Professor Erika Bultmann is a confirmed agnostic, who doesn’t have much use for religion, but she is fascinated by Mother Lucy. When Erika returns to her summer cottage in Hobbs to finish her last book before she retires, Lucy is drawn to the enigmatic professor, but she wants much more than a casual affair. Erika has been in open relationships; Lucy wants a commitment. Lucy believes ...

Dive into Romanian with audio-driven lessons designed for travelers! You’ll absorb key phrases for ordering mămăligă, booking transport, and navigating markets. Listen, repeat, and sharpen your comprehension with real-life dialogues. The course prioritizes speaking skills, teaching you to ask for help, bargain politely, and introduce yourself. Learn pronunciation naturally through native speaker recordings. Whether exploring Transylvania or chatting with locals, you’ll build confidence fast.

She swore she’d never go back. Now, home is the one place she can’t escape. Hannah Marshall had her summer planned—a dream job, a fiancé who adored her, and a future she was ready to begin. But one unexpected phone call changes everything, pulling her back to Hope, the town she vowed never to return to. No one knows the real reason she left or the truth she’s kept hidden. On her first night back, she comes face-to-face with the one person she tried hardest to forget. But when a stranger intervenes, everything shifts.

French-born author Elena Mauli Shapiro vividly recreates Paris during World War I in this captivating novel. 13 Rue Thérèse follows Trevor Stratton, an American academic working in Paris who discovers a keepsake box dated back to the Great War. The box, Trevor discovers, belonged to a piano teacher named Louise Brunet. Inside it are mementos that give Trevor clues to Louise’s life, including the love she lost in the war and her affair with a neighbor. Mesmerized, Trevor begins to imagine what life was like for the mysterious Frenchwoman.

The Neopolitan quartet traces the friendship between Elena and Lila, from their childhood in a poor neighbourhood in Naples to their 30s, when both women are mothers but each has chosen a different path. Their lives are still inextricably linked, for better or worse, especially when it comes to the drama of a lost child.