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Betty Lennox is an elemental witch in a desert town that gives Hades a run for its money in summer. Her magic is tied to the land under a paranormal seniors' trailer park she inherited from her mother, land that hasn’t fully accepted her. Because of this, her power has become unpredictable, unreliable, and unbelievably inconvenient.

El mundo de Sol está habitado por Antonio, su Toño, y por sus padres; también por Luna, la radio y Bollín. La mujer de al lado es una historia sobre la memoria, la soledad y la inesperada fuerza que reside en los rincones más frágiles del corazón.

Sophie y Otto Bentwood son una acomodada pareja neoyorquina de mediana edad, sin hijos y con una vida aparentemente envidiable, rodeada de pequeños lujos, alta cultura y amistades cool, que vive en una casa remodelada en un Brooklyn que apenas comienza a gentrificarse. Una noche, un gato...

Ein Kampf auf Liebe, Leben und Tod - Die Hungerspiele gehen weiter. "Gefährliche Liebe" ist der zweite Band aus der "Tribute von Panem"-Trilogie. Die Geschichte der Hungerspiele ist noch nicht vorbei: Zwar sind Katniss und Peeta dank ihrer erfundenen Liebesgeschichte dem Tod entronnen, doch nun müssen sie sich als Liebespaar ausgeben. Der Grund: Katniss ist zur Symbolfigur einer Widerstandsbewegung geworden.

Was die Suche nach dem Dauer-Kick mit unseren Hormonen macht. In diesem Buch geht es um das Vergnügen – und um Schmerz. Es geht um den schmalen Grat des Gleichgewichts zwischen diesen beiden Zuständen, und warum es heute wichtiger ist denn je, diese Balance zu finden. Denn wir leben in einer Zeit noch nie dagewesener Dopamin-stimulierender Reizüberflutung: Sei es durch Drogen, Essen, soziale Medien, Glücksspiel, Shoppen, Sex oder der ständige Griff zum Smartphone, das zur digitalen Injektionsnadel unserer Zeit geworden ist. Die Vielfalt an Süchten ist überwältigend.

Whether you're fighting with anxiety and stress, seeking deeper spiritual connection, or simply wanting to understand what emotional freedom can do for you, Be Fearless in Chaos offers a transformative journey from the rushing urgency of daily life to the timeless peace that resides within you. The path to emotional equilibrium lies not in changing what you feel, but in choosing how and when you express your feelings. Prepare to discover the extraordinary being you truly are with this revolutionary synthesis of neuroscience, spirituality, and practical wisdom.

"I've learned that asking ourselves not just what we want to be, but who we want to be is important at every stage of our lives, not just when we're starting out in the world. That's because in a way, we're starting out fresh in the world every single day." Just Who Will You Be is a candid...

Este libro tiene como objetivo desmitificar el tema de la sexualidad con la finalidad de que niños y adolescentes tengan un desarrollo sexual pleno e íntegro en cada etapa, mejorando así su calidad de vida. Los autores se dan a la tarea de explicar paso a paso, con casos reales, herramientas para lidiar con situaciones cotidianas y problemáticas relacionadas con la sexualidad de niños, niñas y adolescentes.

In this supportive guide, a widow and a mental health expert provide guidance and thoughtful advice for anyone dealing with traumatic loss. When FOX11's weather anchor Maria Quiban Whitesell's husband Sean was diagnosed with Glioblastoma (GBM), a deadly form of brain cancer, she was completely...

Over the last 20 years, New York City has been convulsed by enormous challenges: terrorist attack, blackout, hurricane, recession, pandemic. New Yorkers is a grand portrait of the irrepressible city and a hymn to the vitality and resilience of its people. Craig Taylor spent years meeting New Yorkers - rich and poor, old and young, native and immigrant - and getting them to share indelible true tales.

Prepare to be enthralled by this lyrical, achingly human debut novel about a young girl's remarkable resilience in the face of loss. Struggling to cope as her family falls apart, eleven-year-old Luz María Castillo retreats into her beloved set of Lotería cards—a Mexican game featuring...

Set in New Orleans at the close of the 19th century, The Awakening follows Edna Pontellier, who, while vacationing with her husband and their two sons, finds liberation from her prudish behavior and repressed emotions and desires. At the coastal resort of Madame Lebrun, Edna struggles to reconcile her increasingly unorthodox views on femininity and motherhood with the prevailing social attitudes of the turn-of-the-century American South.

After 40 years with his beloved wife, Henry is alone for the first time. His sudden bachelorhood is a struggle for him and his daughter Lisa, who is feeling pressure to fill the void. To give Henry the companionship he’s craving, Lisa buys him a personal robotic assistant. The device transforms Henry’s life and inspires him to embrace the possibility of romance during his golden years.

Als Elsa im Sommer 1949 in Island ankommt, ist sie eine von vielen. Dennoch entsteht zwischen Grassodenhaus, leuchtenden Wiesen und endlosem Meer ein Zusammenleben, das sich Elsa irgendwann nicht mehr vom Leibe halten kann. Allein ihre Anwesenheit verändert die Dynamik auf dem Hof – besonders die der Bauernsöhne. Es gibt Erwartungen, ausgesprochene und unausgesprochene.

Descubre los Orígenes Antiguos de la Cerveza: Viaja a través de la historia para conocer cómo, hace miles de años, las primeras civilizaciones como los sumerios y los egipcios crearon esta bebida fundamental. Conoce las técnicas primitivas que dieron vida a la cerveza tal como la conocemos hoy.

La trepidante historia de la humanidad, desde las primeras tribus a las megalópolis actuales, contada esta vez desde el punto de vista de los gobernados, no de los gobernantes. Unánimemente se ha tratado la historia universal atendiendo a dos factores que desvirtúan un poco la perspectiva global del devenir de la humanidad: la perspectiva de los gobernantes y la perspectiva de Europa.

Graduating from high school is a big step for any girl. She is leaving her childhood behind and beginning the rest of her life. She is also leaving her mother's protective circle of love and guidance. One of the greatest gifts a mother can give her daughter at this pivotal moment in her life is good counsel.

El amor es como el buen café: ardiente, poderoso, puro, amargo y dulce. Para apreciarlo hay que acostumbrarse a él sorbo a sorbo y solo se disfruta plenamente después de descubrir hasta sus más pequeños matices. Una pequeña cafetería y una gitana de inquietantes ojos verdes escoltan las historias de una estudiante universitaria inadaptada, dos profesionales en la treintena obsesionadas por el éxito personal y un jubilado torturado por la pérdida que aún tienen mucho que descubrir.

The FBI’s elite new unit targeting criminally insane killers is summoned when a series of murders occurs that bears the signature of a psychotic killer. But something bothers FBI Special Agent Valerie Law about this case: This killer, she fears, may just be more normal than anyone suspects.

Immerse yourself in the profound richness of Catholic tradition with Mother and Refuge of the End Times: Daily Prayer Book. This meticulously curated collection features prayers for every moment and occasion, providing spiritual support and inspiration throughout your day. Begin each morning with powerful prayers like the Morning Offering and the Prayer to Obtain the Grace of all the World's Masses. Deepen your devotion with prayers dedicated to the Divine Will and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.