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Written in 1896 during the height of the bicycle craze, *Bicycling for Ladies* serves as an empowering guide for women eager to embrace the joys of cycling. Authored by Maria Ward, a co-founder of the Staten Island Bicycling Club and a passionate advocate for womens athletics, this book addresses the needs of women stepping out of restrictive clothing and into the liberating world of cycling. Ward champions practical attire, from shorter skirts to breathable waists and knickerbockers, while demystifying bicycle mechanics with clear instructions on maintenance and tools. She invites women to ...

The best of Deep Magic: Volume 1—fantastical worlds of space adventures, changelings, and dragons await—stories with depth, strong protagonists, high tension, all told while pulling at your heartstrings, or making you smile with understanding. In this volume, you'll find twenty-two stories, including many novelettes. Go on adventures from deep space to ancient Rome (with magic), to Mars, and many other new fantasy worlds.

En este libro, fruto de su trabajo revolucionario en el campo de la psicología positiva, el Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman presenta su visión sobre el bienestar individual y colectivo. El resultado es un volumen de ideas sobre la felicidad basado en un enfoque científico y en historias exitosas de programas clínicos, pero también un manual práctico para entender nuestras actitudes y objetivos, enriquecer nuestra existencia y obtener el mayor provecho de la vida.

Es un placer invitarte a la boda de la década en la que Christian Grey tomará a Anastasia Steele por esposa. Pero, ¿está realmente hecho para el matrimonio? Su padre lo duda, su hermano quiere organizarle una inolvidable despedida de soltero y su novia no piensa prometerle obediencia.

A fresh, joyful YA novel that is layered with themes of immigration, cultural identity, and finding your voice in any language. Sixteen-year-old Ana is a poet and a lover of language. Except that since she moved to New Jersey from Argentina, she can barely find the words to express how she feels...

These iconic works explore the depths of human suffering, identity, and transformation, showcasing some of the most profound voices of the 20th century. From the haunting reflections on war in All Quiet on the Western Front and A Farewell to Arms to the poetic expression of inner conflict in the works of Owen, Rosenberg, and Brooke, this collection provides a window into the world of writers who grappled with the aftermath of trauma and the search for meaning.

Maxim Trevelyan, conde de Trevethick, ha seguido a la mujer que ama hasta lo más profundo de Albania. Ha luchado por ella y ha vencido, y ahora tiene que casarse... a punta de escopeta. Pero ¿puede Maxim convertirse de verdad en un buen marido o su mala reputación y los escandalosos secretos de su aristocrática familia destrozarán su recién lograda felicidad?

Robbers' Cave: A Tale of Italy follows the journey of young Horace Cleveland, who is kidnapped by bandits while traveling through Calabria. As he struggles to escape, he uncovers secrets about his captors and finds unexpected allies. A thrilling tale of adventure, bravery, and redemption in the heart of Italy.

In this volume we examine the German language. Or rather the authors who wrote in German but are here translated into English. German is most often called the language of philosophers due to its precision and clarity. However, if you’ve studied German, you will know that sentence construction can be difficult to grasp. However, within these stories the language of these great talents express themselves in dazzling prose and searching narratives. And the characters? Clearly the works of genius.

Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with cancer? It is a serious condition that can cause fear and overwhelming emotions. But it can also be used as a teaching tool. Recently, I came across a profound quote on the internet that made me believe that the power of the mind could change the outcome of one's cancer experience: "Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what is to come." The first step in this journey is to have faith in God and trust that He alone has the final say. Jesus encourages everyone, saying, "When you pass through the water, I will be with you, and ...

You’ve Got Mail meets a YA Beach Read with a bookish mystery at its heart in the newest rom-com from Maria E. Andreu. The ideal next read for fans of Emily Henry, Kasie West, and Jennifer E. Smith. Julieta isn’t looking for her Romeo—but she is writing about love. When her summer writing...

A twist of fate leads a lonely spinster into the arms of a stranger and into the forbidden romance of the century. After being humiliated and disgraced by a local debutante, Constance Mills is resigned to her life as a lonely lighthouse keeper. With only her memories and a sweet kitten named Foxy as her companions, she doesn't expect much else. Until a ship tosses a wealthy stranger, with no recollection of where he's come from, out into the sea and into her path. With a head injury blocking his memory, Martim Amorim cannot remember where or even why he'd been traveling. He only knows the ...

What's it like to be undocumented? High school senior M.T. knows all too well. With graduation and an uncertain future looming, she must figure out how to grow up in the only country she's ever called home... a country in which she's "illegal". M.T. was born in Argentina and brought to America as a baby without any official papers. And as questions of college, work, and the future arise, M.T. will have to decide what exactly she wants for herself, knowing someone she loves will unavoidably pay the price for it.

Join ten-year-old twins Constantine and Adolphus as they reluctantly embark on an unexpected adventure with a private tutor in the countryside. Their excitement quickly dwindles upon meeting their host family, which includes the overly confident son Aleck and two mischievous little girls. With strict study schedules and no room for fun—not even a chance to pull the cows tail or enjoy a second dinner—this charming allegorical tale blends humor with valuable life lessons, making it an engaging read for all ages. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

This chilling collection includes: "The Romance of Certain Old Clothes" by Henry James, "The Shadow" by E. Nesbit, "Monsieur Anastasius" by Dinah Maria Mulock, "John Granger" by Mary Elizabeth Braddon and more.

Uma coisa por outra é uma experiência de escuta que tem como ponto de partida doze obras de Carlito Carvalhosa. Convidamos artistas, curadores, pesquisadores e críticos próximos a seu trabalho a audiodescrever uma obra e falar a partir dela – como ela lhe toca, em que contexto foi criada, quais histórias carrega. Ao substituir a experiência visual pelo uso das palavras faladas, esse exercício, que existe nas bordas entre o documental e o imaginativo, provoca um inédito estado de percepção para quem descreve a obra e também para quem escuta.

ON COMMON GROUND is a collection of original essays, written by 42 scholars and practitioners from a dozen countries, tracing the growth and diversification of the international community land trust movement. A community land trust (CLT) is a transformative strategy of community-led development on community-owned land that has taken root in the Global North and is now spreading to the Global South. CLTs produce and preserve affordably priced homes, community gardens, retail spaces, and a variety of neighborhood facilities – all developed under the guidance of the people who live nearby; all ...

Isso não é Noronha. Também não é exatamente Paris, ou Salvador, ou a rua Augusta. Isso também não é um podcast sobre um tema específico. A gente quer falar bem de quem a gente admira, mal da família, cantar Guilherme Arantes e exibir a nossa amizade. A gente quer falar sobre o que quiser. A gente quer falar. Ponto.Por Maria Ribeiro e Isabel GuéronDireção de Giordanno NaderPesquisa e roteiro de Maria Santos e Giordanno NaderCaptação, edição e mixagem de Vitor BernardesProdução de conteúdo de Letícia RibeiroTrilha sonora de Rodrigo MaranhãoRedes sociais por Ana Luize ...

Siamo Anna e Donata e vi diamo il benvenuto a Merenda Contemporanea: lo spazio dedicato a chi ha bisogno di resistere alla noia della provincia.Potete seguirci alla pagina Instagram @merendacontemporanea

Adriel is used to solving problems with earth magic, and with White Feather by her side, they can manipulate two powerful elements. But magic isn’t the only power in the world, and sometimes it pays to carry a mundane knife. Or two. Because not every witch out there plays by the same magical rules. When one spell cancels another out, she’s left with her wits and her feet. Can she run fast enough to prevent someone from stealing her birthright? Or has she relied on magic too long to survive without it? Witch Way takes place in the Moon Shadow world and features a new character, Spring.