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Joy Jones grew up in the south, where she was no bigger than a minnow in a fishing pond overflowing with racism and sexism. She didn’t want to hush her mouth, give some sugar, or be pretty as a peach. She wanted justice to be attainable and to live out loud. Her journey to speak her truth, regardless of others’ opinions and forceful hands, is a true look into a story told honestly with tragedy and humor. A captivating memoir that will keep you listening as you immerse yourself in Joy’s struggles and triumphs.

Une femme qui revisite son passé à Paris découvre de sombres vérités sur son ancien cercle social à travers de vieux messages vocaux et le podcast d'une connaissance, l'obligeant à affronter son propre rôle dans des relations toxiques et des dynamiques de manipulation. Ce thriller psychologique et féministe explore les complexités de la sororité sur fond de Paris du XXIᵉ siècle, tendance, cosmopolite et glamour.

Acclaimed writer and comedian Claire Berger is asking out loud the question you’ve been silently pondering for years, “How Much Is Enough?” Claire wrote this book to start a long overdue conversation. Her innovative mashup of memoir and self help genres invites audiences to join her in the search of Enough in all aspects of our lives.

Tessa hasn’t had a single holiday off since she started working for Alexander King, her infuriatingly demanding—and devastatingly gorgeous boss. For the first time in four years, he shocks her by giving her Christmas off. After planning to head home and see her parents, an unexpected errand comes from Mr. King. She knows she must take care of it or risk losing her job. Tessa heads out, hoping to be able to beat the snowstorm heading their way, but fate and Alex have other plans. Stranded at Alex’s secluded mansion with the one man she can’t stand, Tessa braces for the worst.

The remarkable new novel from the bestselling author of Everything and Nothing ‘An emotionally compelling and deeply moving novel – I loved it’ Daisy Goodwin In a higgledy-piggledy house with turrets and tunnels towering over the sleepy Welsh village of Druith, two girls play hide and seek...

Written for professionals and autistic women alike, the female profile of autism is demystified and associated subjects including sexuality, relationships, professional life and routes to diagnosis are explored including a lived-experience case study by Annyck Martin. In addition, an assessment questionnaire is provided, tailored specifically to the diagnosis of autism in women. Each question is supported by clinical commentary from Autism experts Tony Attwood, Isabelle Henault, Valentina Pasin and Bruno Wicker to help the reader interpret answers and reach informed conclusions.

Este audiolivro foi desenvolvido para falantes nativos de português do Brasil que desejam aprimorar o inglês por meio de histórias curtas, claras e envolventes. O método prioriza a compreensão prática do idioma, sem explicações gramaticais extensas ou linguagem excessivamente técnica. Cada história é apresentada em três etapas cuidadosamente estruturadas. Primeiro, o ouvinte escuta a história completa em inglês, em um nível acessível, com frases curtas, vocabulário cotidiano e narrativa direta.

50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know is a young lady’s guide to becoming the type of lady that people respect and enjoy. Without being overly preachy, this resourceful guide will help young women learn the basics of good conduct, respectful interaction, and thoughtful behavior. Some of the...

When Rylie Hart adopts her best friend’s daughter after the woman’s untimely death, she goes from being an honorary aunt to a mother in the blink of an eye. When kindergartner Mickey is diagnosed with leukemia, an anonymous donor is her only hope. Retired Marine Raider and current Blackhawk Security CEO Chase Dixon finds himself able to give someone the gift of life. Twelve months later, he meets the little girl he saved, and not only does she instantly steal his heart, but so does her mother.

The senator from Missouri shares her “straightforward, plainspoken, and at once deeply personal and thoroughly political” (Publishers Weekly) story of embracing her ambition, surviving sexism, making a family, losing a husband, outsmarting her enemies—and finding joy along the way. Claire...

It’s been a year since Dani Peterson lost her husband, Joker, the squadron commander of the Wild Aces. When she gets an offer from his best friend, Alex “Easy” Rogers, to help fix up her house, Dani accepts, and their friendship grows - along with an undeniable attraction. Racked by guilt for loving his best friend’s widow, Easy’s caught between what he wants and can’t have. Until one night everything changes, and the woman who’s always held his heart ends up in his arms.

Named a Best Book of 2021 by NPR Harper’s Bazaar CrimeReads Electric Literature Autostraddle The Globe and Mail In this thrilling story of survival and anger, a woman has her whole life turned upside down after speaking out against workplace hostility–and inadvertently...

The buzzworthy 'famous people' quiz about noteworthy and notorious figures from fact and fiction Who Goes There? is the classic stardom panel quiz chaired by Martin Young. Proving that it's not what you know but who you know, each breezy episode features two celebrity teams battling to answer...

This audiobook offers a practical and realistic way for English speakers to learn Italian through authentic everyday language. Each short passage presents Italian followed by its English translation, so listeners can easily grasp meaning in context and see how ideas are expressed differently across the two languages. The focus is on understanding and using real Italian—how people actually speak in daily life—rather than memorizing isolated rules or vocabulary lists.

True crime is about humanity. We are hardwired to pay attention to things that could harm us, and that’s why so many of us are captivated by the genre. It’s not a reflection of something dark within us - it’s a reflection of human nature. True crime has become more than a source of entertainment, and it plays a critical role in giving forgotten victims a voice they never had the chance to share. Indeed, reading and sharing true crime stories is an act of social responsibility.

Since joining the ATS all Clara Felgate has wanted to do is be a dispatch driver and serve with the brave boys abroad, doing her bit for King and country. But almost as soon as she arrives at Camberley Barracks, Clara seems to bring a string of bad luck with her. Captain Perry Harrow shouldn’t even be at the barracks teaching a bunch of ATS girls how to drive. He should be fighting on the front line with his men. Thankfully Lance Corporal Felgate is perfectly proficient, and Perry finds himself drawn to the hardworking ATS girl.

While security operative Jason "Tuff" Tanner lives for dangerous assignments, he likes his downtime in his quiet neighborhood too. But that peacefulness is suddenly interrupted when his new next-door neighbor becomes a target for someone with nefarious intentions. Canine rescuer Concetta "Chet" Suarez brings all his protective instincts to the surface, along with feelings he's never experienced with any other woman. Will he lose her before he ever gets a chance to make her his?

Marine First Sergeant Logan “Cowboy” Reese was rescued hours before he would’ve met the same fate as his five murdered teammates in Afghanistan. Returning to the US and civilian life hadn’t been part of his plans at this stage of his career, but dealing with PTSD forced his hand. However, an unexpected job offer with Trident Security, a private firm in Tampa, has him finding a purpose in life again, but will his flashbacks destroy a promising future altogether?

Is your workplace riddled with gossip, power struggles, and confusion? Do you seek clarity in your management and cohesiveness in your team? Do you have a personal obstacle affecting your professional success? If so, there is good news-help is on the way. Stop Workplace Drama offers down-to-earth, practical methods to help business owners, entrepreneurs, and private practice professionals maximize success, increase productivity, and improve teamwork and personal performance.

In this brave and thoughtful book, Max Robinson goes beyond the ‘before' and ‘after' of the transition she underwent and takes us through the processes that led her, first, to transition in an attempt to get relief from her distress, and then to detransition as she discovered feminist thought and community.