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When single parents Alex and Jasmine meet, they see a second chance at love and family. But as they blend their lives, cracks begin to show. What starts as a passionate romance unravels into a toxic spiral of jealousy, betrayal, and explosive fights. With each attempt to fix things, tensions only mount, pulling them deeper into a cycle that harms not only themselves but their children, too. Caught between love and chaos, Alex and Jasmine must face a hard truth: staying together might be tearing their family apart.

For better or for worse. But what if worse is better? Love. Betrayal. Secrets. Revenge. Samika Sangster’s life shatters when she uncovers that the woman who raised her was a kidnapper, her biological parents are alive, and her marriage teeters on the edge. Caleb’s infidelity ignites a chain of explosive events, while vengeful forces, deadly criminals, and shocking betrayals threaten everyone around them. From Chicago’s streets to Johannesburg’s splendor, from courtroom battles to high-stakes heists, this story follows a cast of unforgettable characters navigating love, loss, and ...

Frémeaux & Associés présente les voix des 20 plus grands philosophes français qui embrassent tous les courants de pensée du XXème siècle ; l'existentialisme, la psychanalyse, le marxisme, la religion, l'épistémologie et la morale. Chaque intervention du philosophe est précédée d'un commentaire sur sa vie, son œuvre et sa pensée.

On the front cover. Shay and Vyshon are fighting to hold their newly created family together in the midst of expecting their first child together. If that isn't enough pressure, they're dumping money that they barely have into home renovations in a house they have yet to purchase. On the back cover, Vyshon is trying to recover from being wounded in a random shooting. But while he's healing, he continues to waddle in the muddy waters of his secret life with his older side piece, Monique, who just can't get enough of him. Then right in the middle of it all, Jayda and T-Wood re trying to enjoy...

Améliorez votre anglais en écoutant de la littérature ! C'est notre promesse, notre engagement.Retrouvez 10 aventures du plus célèbre des voyous au grand cœur, le célèbre Arsène Lupin. Chaque histoire est interprétée d'abord en version française, puis elle est suivie à chaque fois de la même histoire interprétée en anglais : L'arrestation d'Arsène Lupin/The arrest of Arsène Lupin ; Arsène Lupin en prison/ Arsène Lupin in prison ; L'Évasion d'Arsène Lupin/The escape of Arsène Lupin ; Le Mystérieux voyageur/ The mysterious traveller.

The world's greatest gentleman thief is back, and this time he must summon all his brilliance and prowess to escape the clutches of his most worthy adversary: the master English Detective Sherlock Holmes! Assisted by his trusty companion Dr. Wilson, Holmes is called to Paris to investigate crimes believed to involve the legendary debonair rogue Lupin.

Les Poisons de la Couronne ressuscitent, presque jour par jour, les conflits, les intrigues, les haines et les crimes du règne de Louis X le Hutin, qui ne dura que dix-huit mois, mais dont les conséquences seront capitales pour la monarchie française. Lorsqu'il meurt empoisonné, en juin 1316, c'est la première fois depuis plus de trois siècles qu'un roi de France décède sans laisser un héritier mâle. Les "Rois maudits", célèbre fresque historique en sept volumes, font revivre le XIVe siècle, entre le procès des Templiers et les débuts de la guerre de Cent Ans.

When the heirs to Cosmo Mornington’s enormous fortune are nowhere to be found, Don Luis Perenna, a friend of the deceased and executor of his will, sets out to track them down. If he fails to do so, he will himself inherit a quarter of his friend’s fortune. It is not long before one of the heirs turns up dead and the search for the missing beneficiaries quickly becomes a murder investigation.

NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE A collection of raucous stories that offer a “vibrant and true mosaic” (The New York Times) of New Orleans, from the critically acclaimed author of We Cast a Shadow SHORTLISTED FOR THE ERNEST J. GAINES AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE STORY PRIZE ONE...

Découvrez Arsène Lupin, malfaiteur un peu cabotin, mais malfaiteur quand même, dans ses premières aventures. Tour à tour charmeur, implacable dans la résolution des énigmes, joueur farceur ou bravache, il excelle dans la capacité à faire tourner en bourrique les policiers de la Sureté, à se venger ou à simplement déposséder son prochain (de préférence riche à millions) de ses richesses. Neuf aventures vous attendent.

Nina, a spirited yet naive teenage girl, falls deeply for Derrick, an older man who captivates her with charm and worldliness. Despite her friends’ and family’s warnings, Nina believes Derrick is her escape from her small, predictable life. But her world is turned upside down when she finds out she’s pregnant. Still grappling with the reality of an unwanted child, Nina is further devastated as Derrick, now newly wealthy, morphs into a version of himself she hardly recognizes—selfish, detached, and increasingly indifferent to Nina and their child. As Derrick revels in his newfound ...

Seen through the eyes of a native son Maurice M. Martinez, PhD, in this firsthand account of survival on a deep-South landscape speaks to the elan vital of a multiethnic, multicultural American. Once upon a time, in the Land of Epidermis, in a place called the 7th Ward in New Orleans, there lived a group of marginalized Americans known as gens de couleur libres (free persons of color).

Ricky and Stacy grew up side by side, sharing laughter, secrets, and dreams of the future. But as they reach adulthood, their paths diverge—Ricky becomes a defense attorney, while Stacy leads a quieter life, carving out her own path. Years pass with only sporadic contact, until a horrific crime rocks their world: Stacy’s boyfriend is found dead, and she’s accused of murder. Drawn back into Stacy’s life, Ricky steps up as her defense attorney, determined to prove her innocence. As they wade through a tangled web of evidence, betrayals, and old wounds, Ricky and Stacy find their ...

A giant in American journalism in the vanguard of "The Greatest Generation" reveals his World War II experiences in this National Geographic book. More than 100 of Cronkite's letters from 1943-45 (plus a few earlier letters) survive. They reveal surprising and little-known facts about this storied public figure in the vanguard of "The Greatest Generation". They chronicle both a great love story and a great war story.

Arsène Lupin, que conseguiu ser mais famoso que seu criador, nasceu por encomenda do editor Pierre Lafitte ao escritor Maurice Leblanc. Este audiolivro reúne as nove histórias A prisão de Arsène Lupin, Arsène Lupin na prisão, A fuga de Arsène Lupin, O viajante misterioso, O colar da rainha, O sete de copas, O cofre de Madame Imbert, A pérola negra e outros. Quando Lupin é preso ao descer do navio em Nova Iorque, seu biógrafo já o acompanha, pois Watson sempre acompanhará Sherlock Holmes.

Love was supposed to be the safest place to fall — until secrets, ambition, and obsession turned everything into a collision course. As Jared prepares to marry the woman who changed his life, a mysterious and unstable admirer refuses to fade quietly, exposing emotional cracks that threaten to unravel his future before vows are even spoken. Meanwhile, Ronald, a soulful musician chasing love and relevance, discovers that heartbreak may be the very catalyst that transforms his purpose. Across the city, Ray is fighting a different battle — one driven by survival, pride, and the intoxicating...

Caleb and Samika are high school sweethearts who live in the Chicago suburb of Evanston. After getting married at a young age, years later their lives have become all too routine especially in the bedroom, Caleb begins to be tempted by other women he encounters. Once his home life becomes rocky and he begins to feel unappreciated, he begins to act out on his fantasies and commits infidelity. Meanwhile, Samika explores her own sexuality with a close friend, which happens right under Caleb's nose. As a result, Samika begins to drift away and lose interest in her husband altogether. In the ...

After going to court, Caleb and Samika are officially SEPARATED. They both make conscious decisions to walk through the door of opportunity and explore life without each other. In the process Caleb and his boss, Christina develop an even closer bond with one another. At the same time Caleb and MC have a falling out that may end their friendship. Meanwhile Samika’s impromptu expedition into the lesbian lifestyle isn’t what she initially imagined. Although Samika worships the ground that Isabella walks on, is isn’t enough to keep Isabella from straying into other directions? But Samika ...

A collection of Caldecott Medalist Maurice Sendak's critical writings devoted to authors and artists whose work he admired, including Randolph Caldecott, Beatrix Potter, and Walt Disney, along with several interviews and autobiographical pieces. Now with a new introduction by Sergio Ruzzier!...

Paris trembles under a wave of audacious thefts. A captivating blonde accomplice by Lupin's side, a priceless jewel vanished into thin air – the French authorities are baffled. Enter Herlock Sholmes, his razor-sharp mind and trusty companion Dr. Wilson hot on the trail.