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At one of the society’s infamous gatherings in the London townhouse, a shy seamstress, Eliza Treadwell, attends as a favor to her wealthy client, tasked with repairing a torn mask. She catches the attention of a brooding composer, Frederick Linwood, whose black silk mask conceals a face scarred by a past duel. Drawn to her quiet strength, he lures her into a soundproof music room where he plays a haunting melody on a pianoforte, each note stripping away her inhibitions. Their encounter unfolds as a symphony of touch and rhythm, with Eliza binding his wrists with silk thread from her ...

Möchtest du tiefe, erholsame und heilende Zustände innerer Ruhe und Entspannung erreichen—auch wenn es Ihnen normalerweise schwerfällt, "deinen Geist zur Ruhe zu bringen"? Möchtest du in einen tiefen und erholsamen Schlaf fallen—auch wenn du unter Angstzuständen oder Schlaflosigkeit leidest? Dann lies weiter. Yoga Nidra ist eine äußerst wirkungsvolle Meditationstechnik und eine der einfachsten Entspannungsmethoden, die man entwickeln und beibehalten kann.

Знала ли я, что пара глупых фраз, брошенных в адрес надменного профессора, так сильно испортит мне жизнь? Первый день учебы, а у меня уже есть собственный враг, поклявшийся сопровождать мучениями каждый шаг. И еще эта странная новая Академия, в которой у любого встречного по скелету в шкафу.

If you’re forgetting words, losing your train of thought, struggling to concentrate, or feeling mentally slower than you used to, it can be deeply unsettling—especially when no one explains why it’s happening. For many women, menopause brain fog is one of the most distressing changes of midlife. Tasks that once felt effortless suddenly require more focus. Memory feels unreliable. Mental clarity comes and goes without warning. This book is written for women experiencing brain fog during menopause or perimenopause who want understanding—not dismissal. When Your Mind Feels Slower Than ...

1992 entschied sich die Autorin der "Neapolitanischen Saga" dafür, inkognito zu bleiben. Seitdem rätseln Leser und Journalisten, wer sich hinter dem Pseudonym Elena Ferrante verbergen mag. Viel interessanter als alle Spekulation ist jedoch das, was Elena Ferrante selbst zur Figur des Autors, über das Spiel mit Lüge und Wahrheit und über ihr Schreiben äußert. In Briefen, Essays und unveröffentlichten Texten erlaubt sie einen Blick in ihre Werkstatt und erläutert ihre Entscheidung, nicht als Person in die Öffentlichkeit zu treten.

Zorba Grecul - de la celebrul film realizat in 1964 de Mihalis Kakoyannis si incununat cu 3 premii Oscar -, cu acest titlu a intrat in constiinta publicului de pretutindeni romanul lui Nikos Kazantzakis Viata si peripetiile lui Alexis Zorbas. Pentru tanarul narator intelectual, intalnirea cu...

Una historia de amor, heridas que nunca cerraron… y la posibilidad de volver a empezar. Isabel lleva años intentando olvidar al chico que convirtió su adolescencia en una pesadilla. Aaron fue su primer amor… y también su primer verdugo. Ahora ha vuelto a su vida convertido en una estrella del rugby, más irresistible que nunca y decidido a enmendar todo lo que rompió. Pero Isabel ya no es aquella chica que callaba y agachaba la cabeza. Ha aprendido a protegerse, a sobrevivir entre recuerdos y cicatrices. Lo que no esperaba era que el corazón tuviera tan mala memoria. Ni que la ...

If conversations at home seem to escalate faster than you expect, you’re not imagining it. Many adults with ADHD struggle most in close relationships—where emotional stakes are higher, routines are shared, and misunderstandings happen quickly. This book is written for adults with ADHD who experience communication breakdowns at home, as well as those who feel misunderstood, defensive, or emotionally flooded during everyday conversations. Why Conversations Turn Into Conflicts at Home explains how ADHD affects communication, emotional processing, and stress responses in close relationships...

Un lobo solitario en busca de algo que dé sentido a su vida. Una mujer que no puede ni quiere olvidar. Obligada a casarse con el hombre al que más odia y del que ha jurado vengarse, Munia ve cómo se desvanece toda su ira cuando Hernán, más conocido como el Lobo Gris, decide que ella será para él más que un simple objeto de deseo. Su ternura, su constancia, incluso su honor, serán puestos a los pies de su esposa con tal de que ella acceda a mirarlo con otros ojos. Munia y Hernán deberán luchar por su futuro al amparo de una guerra que no cesa, de los engaños de aquellos a los que...

Are you sick and tired of diets and weight loss programs that don't work or are too complicated and time-consuming? Forget about dieting and torturing yourself with unrealistic fads. It's not about perfection. It's about progress. Focus on where you are today and what your goals are for a more healthful lifestyle, a lifestyle that you deserve. Are you ready to start feeling like the best version of yourself? Healthy, slim, energized, brimming with joy and positive energy? Let's get started - what do you have to lose?

Moving to a new city as an adult is one of the most quietly isolating experiences you can go through. You arrive with hopes, plans, and maybe a suitcase — but not a single person who truly knows you. Starting Over Isn’t Socially Easy is a compassionate, practical guide for adults who want real friendships, not forced small talk or surface‑level connections. This book explores the emotional and psychological challenges of adult friendship, including social isolation, identity shifts, friendship anxiety, overthinking, awkwardness, self‑doubt, fear of rejection, low confidence, ...

Miss Jemima Bloom has two great passions in life: music and ignoring sensible advice. Which is how she finds herself hauling her beloved pianoforte all the way to the seaside—much to the dismay of her long-suffering maid, the startled innkeeper, and one very irritable naval captain whose carriage she accidentally demolishes in the process. Captain Andrew Montclair wanted a quiet holiday by the sea, not a stranded week in the tiniest village in England with a spirited young lady who can’t seem to go anywhere without that monstrous instrument in tow. Worse, Jemima insists on “cheering ...

Audible presents The Golden Knot, an Audible Original.

A Simple, Stress-Free System to Take Control of Your Money Without Spreadsheets or Guilt If the word budgeting makes you feel overwhelmed, restricted, or like you’re constantly failing — you’re not bad with money. You’re just using a system that doesn’t work for how real people live. This book is for people who want control over their finances without spreadsheets, complicated apps, or feeling guilty every time they spend money. You don’t need discipline, willpower, or math skills. You need a simple, realistic system that fits your life. This practical guide shows you how to ...

Do you want to manifest more abundance in all areas of your life? Inside this book, you will discover the best methods to help you align your mindset and actions to the energy of abundance, love, and success (in a very practical way!).

Desde finales del siglo XIX y hasta los años cincuenta del siglo pasado, las jóvenes más humildes de los valles del Pirineo navarro y aragonés cruzaban a pie las montañas para trabajar en las fábricas de alpargatas del lado francés. Como las golondrinas, marchaban en octubre y regresaban en primavera, llenas de ilusión y cargadas de telas y enseres para el ajuar que constituiría su aportación a un futuro matrimonio.

When Eleanor and Nathaniel receive nothing but a pressed snowdrop and an enigmatic hint of stories “where whispers freeze,” they are drawn to Frostmere Hall—a decaying northern estate where Lady Sabine Northwood awaits with a desperate request. A family journal chronicling generations of forbidden passion has vanished within the crumbling walls, and as howling blizzards seal them inside, the search becomes a dangerous expedition into desires best left unspoken. While snow erases all paths of escape, their bond is tested by growing intimacies and their mysterious hostess’s magnetic ...

Between the Pages is where I share the raw, unedited chapters of my life. It’s moody, honest, and introspective, like flipping through my journal out loud. You’ll hear stories about growth, creativity, and the messy process of becoming who you’re meant to be. If you’re drawn to depth, self-reflection, and creating a life on your own terms, this space is for you.

Rev. Susan Gedney returns to Hobbs after facing the wreckage of her past in the Midwest, but she soon learns her own recovery is incomplete until she earns back everyone’s trust. Susan remembers what she learned in Rehab: ‘You’re only as sick as your secrets’. She may have to reveal a few before winning back the support of the people who want to believe in her again. Meanwhile, at the Hobbs Family Practice, Bobbie Lantry, the new Nurse Practitioner, has a big secret of her own. She seems always to be rushing away to take care of a mysterious older woman. Why? And who is the mystery ...

She’s the pirate. He’s the prisoner. The sea has other ideas. Lady privateer Mercy Vance has made a career of capturing dangerous men—until one of them turns out to be infuriatingly civil. Former naval officer Julian Fairchild claims he’s merely a cartographer, but Mercy suspects a spy… and he suspects his captor enjoys tying knots far too much. When pursuit from the Royal Navy forces them into uneasy alliance, Mercy and Julian find themselves navigating treacherous waters, secret maps, and far too many charged glances. He’s disarmingly decent; she’s disturbingly competent; ...