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A thrilling domestic drama set against the power of the wilderness, Rea Frey's Secrets of Our House is a deeply-felt novel of long-held secrets and the strength of family.Desi is the mastermind behind her dream getaway house. Nestled high into the mountains of North Carolina, it is a sleek place, a luxurious place, a dark place. A place full of secrets.Secrets about the man she longs for, a man who is not her husband. Secrets about the roots of her family that must never, ever, see the light of day. When Desi and her family arrive from Chicago to spend the summer in the mountains, the seeds for the tumultuous months to follow are planted-her marriage on the rocks, not knowing which way they'll go. Her seventeen year-old daughter Jules, falling in love for the first time with a local boy-and forging a new path that will take her to uncharted places. And Carter-a man Desi knew long ago, before she expunged him from her life for good. All hurtling toward events none of them can undo.Engaging, propulsive, and with a dramatic, heart-pounding final act, Secrets of Our House is a dazzling novel, richly-drawn, that shows no matter how hard outside forces may shake you, the bonds of family are stronger than the harshest winds.

Eileen hadde opplevd livets dype sider. Gjennom slit og arbeid hadde styrken hennes kommet. Hun hadde ikke orket mer, noe måtte hun gjøre. Livet hennes ville aldri bli det samme. Hun måtte dra!Vi møter mennesker som deler historier, som mister hverandre og kommer tilbake. Vennskap, kjærlighet og tilhørighet. Magien er en rød tråd, der finurlige møter blir store. Der vi til slutt finner oss selv gjennom en labyrint som kalles livet.

Parmi ces trois nouvelles, lisez d'abord La Duchesse de Planoise, récit impitoyable du naufrage de deux personnages rongés par les ombres de leurs sombres histoires familiales prêts à sacrifier toute moralité sous les projecteurs du vice et des jeux de pouvoir. Dans un Besançon aux multiples visages, chacun cherche une échappatoire, un prétexte, une excuse à sa condition. Mais le jeu est truqué, et lorsque des destins tragiques se croisent, la détonation de deux mondes en collision devient inévitable. Embarquez pour une virée glaçante dans l'âme humaine avec cette nouvelle incisive qui dépeint sans fard la réalité d'individus pathétiques dont les vies se consument au nom d'une liberté illusoire. Laissez-vous guider ensuite par Catherine, un GPS qui propulse Thibault Lemoine, employé d'une société royannaise douteuse, au beau milieu d'une aventure charentaise totalement rocambolesque. Une odyssée moderne où chaque virage est synonyme d'imprévu et chaque sens interdit d'absurde. Enfin, grimpez à bord du voilier Aurora avec le capitaine Alain qui vous ouvre une fenêtre sur l'univers impitoyable de la navigation, où superstitions et réalités se mêlent en un ballet déchaîné de malheurs aussi invraisemblables qu'implacables. Portée par une plume à la précision chirurgicale et à l'humour noir, cette histoire vous emportera au grès des flots, entre éclats de rire et palpitations angoissées. Tenez bon la barre et le vent, suivez le cap de Félipé Caceres Munoz S. qui vous entraîne, tout au long de ce triptyque littéraire résolument déroutant, vers une réflexion sur la fragilité des certitudes dans une société où le contrôle est souvent une illusion.

"Was soll ich tun, wenn ich nicht so bin, wie Andere mich haben wollen?" Kronprinz Ludwig von Bayern war schon als Kind nicht der zukünftige König, den sich seine Eltern und die ganze Gesellschaft ausgemalt hatten. Er geht als Jugendlicher nicht gern jagen, dafür findet er die Natur viel zu schön. Auf stundenlangen Spaziergängen beobachtet er die Tiere, anstatt sie zu erschießen. Sein größter Traum ist es nicht, einmal ein Land zu erobern- er will ins Theater gehen und die Musik von Richard Wagner hören, sehnt sich nach einem Leben wie im Märchen, nach Frieden und einem guten Ende. Doch auch, wenn er lieben Künstler wäre: Ludwig soll König werden, ein echter Mann und ein starker Herrscher, und sein Vater Maximilian schreckt nicht davor zurück, Ludwig eindeutig zu sagen, dass er seinen Erwartungen nicht entspricht. Als Ludwig sich dann auch noch verliebt, taucht eine weitere Frage in ihm auf: Ist es so schlimm, einen Mann zu lieben?

Think Tank Tsunami gleicht einer intellektuellen Achterbahnfahrt, einem Blick auf Entscheidungen des Menschen in einer repressiven Welt: Was wäre, wenn Alles anders ist und dennoch Hierarchien die Gesellschaft prägen? Welche Strategie sollte man wählen? Wer wird warum aus Unterdrückung Profit ziehen, gegen die Macht aufbegehren oder sich nur um seine Belange kümmern? Drei Brüder, drei Lebenswege in einer von primitiven Interessen zerrissenen Gegenwart. Aber welche Strategie erscheint am sinnvollsten - und welche wählen Sie?

Francisco und Antje standen am Rand des Abgrunds, als ihr Traum vom Eigenheim durch eine Baukatastrophe fast zerstört wurde. In einem Augenblick kippte ihre Welt aus den Fugen, und sie standen vor den Trümmern ihrer Hoffnungen - finanziell am Rande des Ruins und emotional zutiefst erschüttert. Träume am Wendepunkt - ist die ehrliche und ergreifende Erzählung ihrer Reise aus dieser Lebenskrise.Francisco beginnt einen unerwarteten Weg der Selbstfindung, angetrieben durch eine kraftvolle Fahrradtour, die ihn nicht nur quer durch Deutschland, sondern auch durch die unerforschten Tiefen seiner Seele führt.Die Reise startet in Lübeck und endet in München, aber die eigentliche Reise ist die Innere. Mit jedem Tritt in die Pedale kämpft er gegen seine Dämonen, reflektiert sein Leben und entdeckt neue Perspektiven. Zusammen mit Antje, seiner abenteuerlustigen Gefährtin, erlebt er die Schönheit und Herausforderungen Deutschlands - von historischen Städten bis zu atemberaubende Naturlandschaften. Diese Fahrt wird zu einer Metapher für das Leben selbst, mit seinen Höhen und Tiefen, Freuden und Schmerzen.Dieses Buch ist mehr als ein Reisebericht. Es ist eine Geschichte über persönliches Wachstum, über die Resilienz und über die unerwarteten Wege, die das Leben nehmen kann. Es geht um die Bedeutung von Heimat und Liebe, um Verlust und Neuanfang. Träume am Wendepunkt - ist eine inspirierende Erzählung, die zeigt, wie aus einem Zusammenbruch neue Hoffnung wachsen kann.

Annie Price looked at the photograph again. Tears came to her eyes as she looked back at the sullen face of the man she had fallen in love with and only been married to a few short months, Jacob Price. Although they had lived in New York City, Jacob had contracted dysentery on a short trip to Charleston, South Carolina, and had never fully recovered. Annie had pleaded with Jacob to take it easy, but he had always had a problem listening to her.Annie was glad Jacob had been able to make it back from his trip and that she was able to see him his last few days... but now she felt lost. It had been three months since Jacob had died, but everyday it felt as if it had only happened. Annie's friend all insisted she needed to move out of their house and find a new path in life, but the only thing Annie wanted was her husband back. Since she couldn't get what she wanted, Annie had a tiny thought plant in the back of her head.A thought that grew larger by the moment...There was really only one thing to do: head west. Become a mail order bride and head west...

Redemption never hurt so good. For years, the dark and delicious Valentino brothers have ruled the city of Chicago with closed fists and iron wills. They're ruthless, merciless, and wicked. But even kings fall. And the curvy women meant for them are about to drop these crime bosses to their knees. But not before these obsessed mafia men strip them of every single defense they have. Mercy is for the weak. These curvy girls are about to learn what it means to beg. For the first time ever, get all four books in the series in one giant bundle. Physical Science (Nico and Norah) - One twin wants to kill her. The other wants to worship her. When the dust settles, will love prove triumphant for the curvy young student caught between the professor of her dreams and the dangerous mob boss who haunts her nightmares? Prequel novella. Wrecked (Rafe and Amalia) - In a city where crime doesn't sleep, Rafe Valentino is a waking nightmare. But even kings fall. And this king promises to leave behind a crater when he falls for the curvy sister of his enemy. But she's keeping secrets that just might burn his empire to the ground with him. Will the powerful connection between them survive the truth, or will his enemies use it to destroy them both? Wanton (Luca and Callandria) - A life in hell was the sacrifice Luca Valentino made to keep his brothers alive. And there's nothing he won't do to see the job through...even if it means seducing the enemy. But he never intended to fall for her. Now, the woman who holds the key to his future is in chains in his bedroom, and their families are on the brink of war. Wicked (Gabriel and Genesis) - They say those with the power make the rules...but when Gabriel Valentino meets Genesis Burbank, the rules go out the window. The curvy bombshell refuses to bend to his will, and he isn't used to losing. Especially when it matters. He'll do whatever it takes to possess her. Even if he has to break her to claim her. If you enjoy morally gray heroes, dark age-gap romance, and fiery heroines, you'll love the Valentino brothers and their curvy women!

Claudio FURNIER es dibujante y profesor de Literatura, pero en sus viñetas aparece como tema recurrente la psicología, quizás porque es un poco un psicólogo frustrado, y sobre todo porque es un gran observador de las conductas y emociones humanas. En este libro recopila doscientas viñetas relacionadas con este tema, con dibujos divertidos que nos permiten reflexionar y reírnos de nuestras propias actitudes y las de los demás.Humor para todas las edades, y para utilizar como ilustración en ponencias, en educación y posteos.

Widowed and now the last lonely inhabitant of a small island in Northwestern Ireland, Sean is tired, grieving, and ready to be done with his life. Long estranged from his only child, and spurred by his wife's last words to him, Sean dreams up an elaborate plan that cannot fail to heal the rift between them--a plan that will test the strength and resolve of an elderly hero who would rather stay in his chair by the fire with a cup of tea. The Currach and the Corncrake is a heroic journey of hope and reconciliation. It is about monks, monsters, and manuscripts; boats, birds, and old bones.

No other work on Palestine or Zionism, be it an essay, a film or a piece of fiction will give you so sensitive and searing a glimpse into what the conflict in that part of the world is all about. This collection of short stories is a courageous throwback to an age when literature was a branch of history or history a branch of literature. One hundred years of struggle are transformed into real-life characters that breathe, argue, give birth or die, in the span of just over one hundred pages.

She has friends. Lives in a nice house in a swanky neighbourhood. Has been accepted to first-rate university a thousand miles away and has to leave in a few weeks. Why is she on the road with a bunch of strangers? Lindy Jones longs to connect with her birth father, but all she's ever known about him is his name and that he rides the rodeo. Her mother refuses to talk about him except to say he has no interest in her. A chance sighting of a cowboy leaving their house on the last day of the Calgary Stampede makes her doubt that; she determines to find him that night, even though it means sneaking away. When she learns he's already left, she falls in with a group of rodeo cowboys on their way to the next rodeo, telling herself it's the only way she'll ever find him. Will she find her father? What if he really doesn't want anything to do with her, as her mother's been telling her all these years? And what about the handsome young bull rider who's winning all the silver buckles-will he win her heart?

1792. British naval lieutenant George Vancouver arrives in the Pacific northwest on a voyage of exploration. He has orders to take possession of Nootka Sound, but finds the Spanish, led by Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra, already there and unwilling to leave. Quadra and Vancouver negotiate their countries' claims, manoeuvre for advantage, and seek the support of Maquinna, chief of the Mowachaht, who recognizes the threat posed by all the newcomers to his territory. While the commanders seek a solution, their crews fraternize and wait. When a young man is killed on shore, Spanish and British alike blame the natives and demand revenge. The man's commander, though, refuses to retaliate without proof. He investigates, and uncovers a web of secrets, lies, and exploitation - and the identity of the killer. How Quadra and Vancouver respond to their standoff, and the truth they both discover about the murder, could ignite into conflict in the Pacific northwest - or outright war between the world's two most powerful empires.

Breathless Desire is a captivating tale of love, passion, and obsession. Emily, the protagonist, is a woman who has always believed in the power of love and healing. She meets a man who challenges everything she knows about herself, a man who is broken and consumed by his desires.As their relationship deepens, Emily finds herself getting swept up in the man's pain and his magnetic nature. She feels like she has finally found someone who understands her, someone who can share her love for passion and romance.But their love story takes a dangerous turn as the man's obsession with Emily intensifies. He is consumed by his desire for her and will stop at nothing to keep her by his side.Emily is torn between her love for the man and her fear for her safety. She is faced with secrets and lies that threaten to destroy their relationship.As their story unfolds, Emily is forced to confront her own vulnerabilities and inner demons, and she discovers the strength and courage she needs to fight for what she truly desires.Breathless Desire is a thrilling and intense story of love and obsession that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Harry Baker was a sailor, and there always seemed to be plenty of women for him in every port he visited. But Harry was afflicted with an insatiate lust, a desire so profound that it appeared no single woman could satisfy him no matter how hard he tried. Then he landed in Norfolk, and his life was never the same.Never Enough is a book so mild by today's standards that it is hard to believe that it was one of several books that led to criminal indictments of the distribution company.

Richard would rather be in his special place than have to get a job, until he's transported against his will to an office planet where the only way to escape from work is death! With the help of a rebel coworker named Destiny, and a newfound power, Richard must navigate an impossible maze of particle board cubicles and endless spreadsheets in order to take on the oppressive whip-wielding boss and save her people.Planet of the Wage Slaves is a hilarious, satirical take on the modern work environment that will have you laughing and cringing at the same time. It's the perfect read for anyone who's ever felt trapped in a soul-sucking job, or who just wants a good dose of surreal sci-fi comedy. So put down that TPS report, grab a copy of Planet of the Wage Slaves, and join Richard on his absurd journey through the cubicle jungle!

In the sun-scorched expanse of outback Queensland, where the red earth meets endless blue skies, a close-knit community of friends comes together for an extraordinary celebration - a gay footy shorts party, where maroon is the color of the day and revelry is in the air. But beneath the laughter and the clink of glasses, a sinister plot is unfolding.When a body is found in the early hours, the party comes to a grinding halt. The victim, clad in iconic maroon shorts, lies motionless, turning the festive occasion into a scene of horror. As the shock sets in, the guests find themselves trapped in the remote farmhouse, cut off from the outside world.Enter Detective John Miller, a seasoned investigator with a keen eye for detail. He soon realizes that every partygoer, each adorned in maroon footy shorts, is not just a mourner but a potential suspect. With time ticking and tensions rising, Miller must navigate through a maze of alibis, secrets, and hidden resentments to uncover the truth."Murder in Maroons" is not just a murder mystery; it's a journey into the heart of human relationships, set against the stunning, rugged backdrop of the Australian outback. Robert Stubbs masterfully weaves a tale of suspense, emotion, and unexpected twists, where the simplicity of rural life meets the complexities of the human soul.As the investigation delves deeper, readers will find themselves questioning not just who committed the crime, but the very nature of truth and trust in a close-knit community. 'Murder in Maroons' is a gripping page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very end.

This book is dedicated to the prehistory of the Trojan War. This historical fiction is based on ancient myths and describes the events that took place in the fifty-year period preceding the campaign of Achaeans on Ilion.The book consists of five parts. The first part is devoted to the capture of Ilion by Hercules and the enthronement of King Priam. The second describes the adventures of Agamemnon in exile from the moment of the death of his father, King Atreus. The third reflects the accession of Agamemnon in Mycenae and his actions to strengthen the royal power up to his marriage to the daughter of the king of Sparta. The fourth part describes the period from the wedding of Helen and Menelaus to the abduction of Helen by Paris. The fifth part is devoted to the preparation of an assault on Troy up to the gathering of the Achaeans in Aulis.The book reflects such mythological themes as the Calydonian hunt, the Theban campaigns of the Argives, the Oedipus cycle and Eriphyla's necklace, and the last years of Theseus and others. All events, names of heroes, and geographic names are taken from ancient sources. The interpretation of the motives of the characters' actions is the fruit of the author's inspiration.

"Geschichte ist einfach scheißlangweilig, Alter. Tausend blöde Namen und Zahlen, die sich kein Schwein merken kann."So oder so ähnlich kommentieren Schüler oft Geschichte, wie sie in der Schule gelehrt wird. Die "wundersame Geschichte der Menschheit" ist dagegen in einer Sprache geschrieben, die auch für junge Menschen verständlich ist und will kein brottrockener Ballast für ein überfordertes menschliches Gehirn sein. Diese Geschichte soll Jugendlichen und geistig Junggebliebenen Spaß machen und wirft daher ein ironisch-satirischen Blick auf die Entwicklung der Menschheit und auf die offizielle, einseitige Geschichtsdarstellung, die Fakten geflissentlich ignoriert und oft nur der Aufrechterhaltung des gegenwärtigen Wirtschaftssystems dient. Hochtrabende Geschichtsmythen werden in diesem Buch von ihrem Sockel gestoßen und der Lächerlichkeit preisgegeben, der Unsinn vieler geschichtswissenschaftlicher Begriffe und Behauptungen drastisch vor Augen geführt.

In seiner unverkennbaren eigenen Art und Sprache erzählt uns Steffen die Geschichte seines Lebens, wie er in Ostdeutschland aufwuchs, zum Uhrmacher ausgebildet wurde und sich in der Theaterszene wiederfand, dann seine atemberaubende Flucht in den Westen, seine bayrische Sozialisierung im Münchner Barmilieu der 1990er, seine Reisen und tiefe Verbindung mit östlicher Kultur und schließlich einer Neuorientierung, die, durch Krankheit geprägt, das Äußere nach innen verlegt, aber dadurch nicht an Originalität und Abenteuer einbüßt.Das vorliegende Werk beschreibt mit schonungsloser Ehrlichkeit die Entwicklung und den Reifeprozess eines liebenswerten Menschen, dessen Anderssein nicht allein, aber auch nicht zuletzt, in seiner Sexualität Ausdruck findet.

The Beach of Dreams (1919) is a novel by Henry De Vere Stacpoole. Although he is more widely known for his novel The Blue Lagoon (1908), which inspired the 1980 hit drama starring Brooke Shields, Stacpoole was a prolific bestselling author whose dozens of literary works allow the reader to enter the world of nautical adventure. "It was as though deep in his being lay a blazing hatred born of injustice through ages and only coming to light when upborne by balloon-juice. On these occasions a saloon bar with its glitter and phantom show of mirth and prosperity sometimes called on him to dispense and destroy it, the passion to fight the crowd seized him, a passion that has its origin, perhaps, in sources other than alcohol." In his youth, Henry De Vere Stacpoole sailed across the South Pacific as a ship's doctor, gathering the raw imaginative materials that would inspire dozens of romance and adventure novels. In The Beach of Dreams, a yacht collides with a fishing vessel in the middle of the South Pacific, leaving few alive. The survivors-a rich woman and a pair of weathered sailors-attempt to survive on a nearby island, but soon the men prove impossible to trust. In her darkest hour, Cléo de Bromsart encounters Raft, a brash and brave fisherman with striking red hair and a hatred of injustice. Together, they form an alliance against the elements and await their day of rescue. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Henry De Vere Stacpoole's The Beach of Dreams is a classic of British literature reimagined for modern readers.

Liike- ja ideamatka Mallorcalle kuulostaa rakennusfirman johdon mielestä oivalta idealta. Matkalle otetaan mukaan myös juuri menehtyneen osakkaan tytär Päivi Halme, josta kukaan seurueessa ei oikeastaan tiedä yhtään mitään. Päiviin olisi kuitenkin hyvä tutustua, sillä hänelle on testamentattu edesmenneen osakkaan osuus firmasta.Suunniteltu rannalla iloittelu ei mene suunnitelmien mukaan, sillä matkalla sataa vettä, sää on harmaa, eikä kaikki mene muutenkaan kuten oli alun perin suunniteltu. Ennen kaikkea Päivi ei ole ihan sellainen harmaavarpunen, kuin matkaan lähteneet miehet olivat olettaneet.Matkalle lähtevä ryhmä värikkäitä henkilöhahmoja viihdyttää aidossa ympäristössä kevyellä ihmissuhdedraamalla. Teos ilmestyi alun perin vuonna 1997.Elsa Anttila on kirjailija Jorma Kurvisen (1931–2002) salanimi. Kurvinen tunnetaan erityisesti "Susikoira Roi" -nuortenkirjasarjasta. Kurvinen julkaisi myös aikuisten romaaneja. Hän työskenteli toimittajana Uudessa Oulussa ja kaunokirjallisuutta julkaisevassa Nyyrikissä, mutta jäi päätoimiseksi kirjailijaksi vuonna 1978. Kurvinen sai Valtion kirjallisuuspalkinnon kolmesti.

Naher Osten vor 55.000 Jahren: Eine Sippe moderner Menschen kämpft an den Ufern des großen Jordansees ums Überleben. Der Tierbestand nimmt immer weiter ab, und die Winter sind hart. Zudem machen die Jäger eine besorgniserregende Entdeckung: Sie sind nicht allein in diesem Jagdgebiet. Und diese Fremden sind anders - ganz anders! Allein ihre seltsam helle Haut und der massive Körperbau wirken verstörend. Sind sie eine Bedrohung für die eigene Sippe? Oder kann man sich mit ihnen irgendwie verständigen? In der Geschichte der Menschheit gibt es mehrere Ereignisse, die einen entscheidenden Wendepunkt darstellen. Die erste Begegnung von Homo sapiens und Neandertaler während der mittleren Altsteinzeit ist ein solches Ereignis. Ohne diese Begegnung wäre unsere Spezies heute eine andere.

A collection of poems to help ride the waves of grief and provide comfort in the wake of loss.Becky's words have been read as part of funerals, eulogies and memorials all around the world, providing comfort when people need it most.Written with love, When I Am Gone is here to remind you - more than anything - to be gentle with yourself.

She's the one woman I'd give anything to forget--and now I'm stuck living with her.I'm making a fresh start in Lake Tahoe, until my stubborn sister decides to move Mira into our cabin. I'll be damned if I move out on Mira's account.Nothing has changed in the years since I last saw Mira. Her tempting body and smart mouth taunt me daily. The only hope I have at keeping my sanity is the knowledge that Mira is hiding something.Sooner or later I'll discover her secret, and knowing her, it'll be damning.But first, I have to ignore the urge to kiss and touch and make Mira mine again.

Love just might be the final frontier...S.E.T.I. researcher, Gwen Fox, is a woman on a mission-to answer the cosmic question of the ages: Are we alone?Along with her work family, Gwen is perfectly happy spending her days listening for extraterrestrial signals- until the worst happens. They get word that they're about to be shut down by Ty Sterling, their billionaire backer whose heart is as cold as interstellar space.About to lose everything, Gwen has no choice but to travel to Peru to change his mind. Armed only with scientific zeal and optimism, Gwen faces off against Ty, who just might be the most stubborn, cynical man in the galaxy.As the tension between the pair builds, so does the undeniable chemistry that neither of them saw coming. Against the breathtaking backdrop of the Peruvian jungle, the space between enemies and lovers begins to collapse.Will Gwen and Ty discover that together they form a supernova of passion? Or will their budding relationship crash and burn on impact?*** The Space Between Us is a swoony, adventure-filled, delightfully funny tale of a woman who will do anything to save her job and the stubborn billionaire who dared to get in her way. It's a standalone rom-com with a little more spice than a regular Melanie Summers book. ***WHAT TO EXPECT:Enemies to loversS.T.E.M. romanceBillionaireAdventure, romantic settings, and a little dangerForced Proximity/Only one tentA secret cinnamon roll heroLoads of banter, awkward moments, and delicious tension

My cheating ex has me swearing off men. Until Lewis comes along, stealing my breath and my good sense.I've never been one to lust after guys. But Lewis is six and a half feet of rugged man, and he's...eye-catching. Sexy. And silently brooding in all the best ways.The more time I spend with him, the naughtier my thoughts are of us together, and he's not helping put a stop to it. It's infuriating. I'm fantasizing, and lusting, and I can't remember why I wanted to stay away.But Lewis carries his own relationship baggage. Baggage that could break me in ways no ex-boyfriend ever did.Despite all the reasons I shouldn't get involved, Lewis might be the one man I can't resist.