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A powerful debut novel by an award-winning author who "offers the reader a glimpse into the lives of women who are largely ignored by society."- Meera Ekkanath Klein, author of the award-winning My Mother's Kitchen: A Novel with Recipes and Seeing CeremonyA law student at Dhaka University, Afsana's future is bright. Her greatest concern is whether or not her parents will approve of her marriage. When they do, the young bride knows she can face anything the future holds. Then war breaks out.Six years later, she encounters a ghost from her past-her first husband, presumed dead in the fighting. My War, My Child vividly and compassionately tells the story of Bengali birangona, the war heroines, whose lives were brutally torn apart by the 1971 War for Independence. Though the fight resulted in the freedom and independent nation so craved by the Bengali people, hundreds of thousands of women's lives were devastated, leaving them to scrape together the pieces and carry on as best they could-often with children and orphans forced upon them.This is a piece of history you've never heard before, an inside look at the resilience and strength of women around the world.

Being stalked and claimed by a billionaire, wasn't on Emersyn's agenda.Emerson Randolph works a regular job at a regular bookstore. Shy and curvy, Emerson has come to accept that romance isn't on the cards for her. The most exciting thing in her life is losing herself in romance novels and fantasizing about one day being swept off her feet.Being stalked wasn't part of her fantasy.Until her stalker reveals himself as Esteban Munoz, billionaire extraordinaire. This handsome playboy has the world at his feet and anything within his reach, and now he wants Emerson.Will Esteban bring Emerson's fantasies to life, or will she shy away from the most exciting thing that's ever happened to her.Go ahead, indulge in Book three from the Billionaire Boys Club. These interconnected standalone romances will bring your fantasies to life.Note: this is a fast paced novella.

"The most influential Colombian novel before Gabriel García Márquez."--Times Literary SupplementA new translation of a Latin American classic, José Eustasio Rivera's The Vortex follows the young poet Arturo Cova and his lover, Alicia, as they elope from Bogotá and embark on an adventure through Colombia's varied and magical landscapes. When Alicia--pregnant, jealous, and more than a little fed up--disappears, it's up to Arturo, and his unstoppable ego, to follow and win her back. From the cattle ranches of the llanos to the dense jungle of the rainforest, accompanied by hucksters, cowboys, desperate souls, and a terrifying tide of ants, Arturo pursues his bride-to-be, and becomes an inadvertent witness to the appalling conditions suffered by workers forced or tricked into tapping rubber trees. Inventive, funny, and wildly prescient about the human and environmental costs of extractive systems, The Vortex is both a denunciation of the horrific human-rights abuses that took place during the Amazonian rubber boom, and one of most enduring renderings of the natural environment in Latin American literature. 100 years after its publication, it remains full of verve, and ready to inspire and delight a new generation of readers and writers.

Delve into the world of fourteenth-century England in this thrilling historical murder mystery, the seventeenth in the brilliant Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton

I'd learned pretty quickly that the only person you can depend on is yourself. But when I awake alone, in a city enveloped in mist, I find myself frantically searching for anyone who can help. Desperate to escape my new reality, I'm forced to overcome challenges I never could have imagined. As I struggle to stop a murderer from a place beyond the physical world, I slowly learn the value of letting the right people into your life. With the help of a selfless twelve-year-old and an amateur sleuth I can't seem to tear myself away from, I only hope that I can do what needs to be done before it's too late.The Pale: Diary of the dead is J.McDonald's debut novel. Leveraging a unique writing style developed over shorter works and Master's thesis piece, this author's works explore the concept of what matters most about a person while sending readers on a thrilling ride.

RULE #1 OF WALL STREET: DON'T HUNT WHAT YOU CANNOT EAT. I'm the king of the business world. The Alpha of my pack. No one dares challenge me.Except my new assistant.She questions me to my face and calls me Big Bad Boss behind my back. When I give her an order, she asks me why, with all my billions, I can't afford some manners.Worse, the little human smells like temptation. She dresses to kill, and I want to sink my teeth into her.One day my control's going to snap, and a wolf never stops hunting until he's claimed his prey. Midnight is book one in the Big Bad Boss trilogy. It features a billionaire boss-hole wolf shifter and his freakishly smart assistant set in the Bad Boy Alpha world created by Renee Rose and Lee Savino.

The part-observed anatomy of a man who, without question, is a revered local Glasgow Godfather. Well! That's what they all know this self-made man as. We may judge his justified reasoning and that of his diverse cohorts as we observe their continuing operations from the city streets to behind the wall at 81, the avenue number of Barlinnie Prison. The man himself is known to all by the name of 'Bulldog.' In 1968, there were 3,501,564 global births, including Andrew 'Bulldog' Drummond and Mr Chang Wie. The fusion of two can bear much fruit. The first birth sound that was made by Andrew Drummond was a yell. Was it a warning? Or just telling us that he had arrived?

2023 HFC Five-star award for Historical Fiction. In the heart of sixteenth-century Japan, where loyalties are tested and fragile alliances are pushed to the brink, Kampuku unfolds the riveting tale of Ishida Mitsunari, a young samurai rising through the ranks in service to the renowned warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. A shrewd tactician and accomplished tea master, Mitsunari becomes the target of a shadowy network of spies, determined to end his life since childhood. Upon Hideyoshi's shocking and sudden demise, Mitsunari finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue to determine the future heir. Mitsunari faces the ambitions of Tokugawa Ieyasu, a formidable rival warlord who is scheming to seize control. Determined to safeguard Hideyori, whom Mitsunari believes to be the legitimate heir, he orchestrates a desperate bid to thwart Ieyasu's ascent to power. The ensuing epic battle shapes the destiny of Japan. Kampuku is a tale of honour, deception, and the relentless pursuit of destiny in a nation ravaged by war and secrets. Acclaim for Kampaku Another stunning immersive story of 16th century Japan, full of power struggles, life-changing secrets, and high-stakes gambles. HFC Awards/reviews

Sometimes being virtuous isn't enough.Raised and homeschooled in her family's home, isolated from the world except for their insular church community, Hope Wagner has little exposure to people and environments outside of her father's beliefs. That all changes when her father marries the worldly newcomer to their church.Jennifer Levine has always wanted a large, close-knit family that lives according to traditional family values, just like in her beloved historical novels. But after her marriage to Michael, a handsome widower at her new church, Jennifer's life becomes a nightmare of inadequacy and futility as she tries to embody her husband's idea of a virtuous woman. Michael will stop at nothing to ensure his wife and daughters fulfill their God-given roles as helpmeets and mothers, and does everything in his power to eliminate the dangerous ideas his new wife has introduced into his family.When Jennifer finally rejects Michael's authority over her, she launches the family into a crisis. Now, to escape the future her father has planned for her, Hope must find the courage to leave the only world she's ever known and pursue a life she's never been given the tools to manage.This emotional and eye-opening book shows the reality of Christian patriarchy, and the terrible price paid by women who have no choice but to be virtuous.

This is a charming and brand new story from an accomplished professional writer which can be read on many levels.On one level, it's just a delightful story specially created for bedtime reading, a magical-realist fable about a little girl and her dog who cook up a scheme to encourage her Mum and Dad to remember how they used to play with her before she got a little older.On another level, the book consciously encourages open dialogue between parents and their children, modelling healthy psychological behaviours, and ensuring a free flow of affection and information in both directions.And on yet another level, it is simply a beautifully illustrated top quality hardbound book richly illustrated with original watercolours from an up-and-coming young artist who perfectly captures the emotions in the story in more than a dozen original artworks rendered in glorious colours. A book that will be treasured for years as joy to be enjoyed just for itself.

"This powerful and moving novel from the New York Times bestselling author of A Long Petal of the Sea weaves together past and present, tracing the ripple effects of war and immigration on one child in Europe in 1938 and another in the United States in 2019. Vienna, 1938. Samuel Adler was six years old when his father disappeared during Kristallnacht--the night their family lost everything. Samuel's mother secured a spot for him on the last Kindertransport train out of Nazi-occupied Austria to the United Kingdom, which he boarded alone, carrying nothing but a change of clothes and his violin. Arizona, 2019. Eight decades later, Anita Diaz, a blind seven-year-old girl, and her mother board another train, fleeing looming danger in El Salvador and seeking refuge in the United States. However, their arrival coincides with the new family separation policy, and Anita finds herself alone at a camp in Nogales. She escapes through her trips to Azabahar, a magical world of the imagination she created with her sister back home. Anita's case is assigned to Selena Durâan, a young social worker who enlists the help of a promising lawyer from one of San Francisco's top law the help of a promising lawyer from one of San Francisco's top law firms. Together they discover that Anita has another family member in the United States: Leticia Cordero, who is employed at the home of now eighty-six-year-old Samuel Adler, linking these two lives. Spanning time and place, The Wind Knows My Name is both a testament to the sacrifices that parents make and a love letter to the children who survive the most unfathomable dangers--and never stop dreaming"--

The daughter of formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune refuses to back down as white supremacists attempt to thwart her work. She marches on as an activist and an educator, and as her reputation grows she becomes a celebrity, revered by titans of business and recognized by U.S. Presidents. Eleanor Roosevelt herself is awestruck and eager to make her acquaintance. Initially drawn together because of their shared belief in women's rights and the power of education, Mary and Eleanor become fast friends confiding their secrets, hopes and dreams-- and holding each other's hands through personal and professional strife. When Franklin Delano Roosevelt is elected president, the two women begin to collaborate more closely, particularly as Eleanor moves toward her own agenda separate from FDR, a consequence of the devastating discovery of her husband's secret love affair. Eleanor becomes a controversial First Lady for her outspokenness, particularly on civil rights. And when she receives threats because of her strong ties to Mary, it only fuels the women's desire to fight together for justice and equality. This is the story of two different, yet equally formidable, passionate, and committed women, and the way in which their singular friendship helped form the foundation for the modern civil rights movement.--

Aunque el boletín de noticias confirmó su decisión de evacuar, Elise no quería escuchar otro minuto de pronósticos, preparativos y predicciones. Brad buscó hasta encontrar un canal de fácil escucha y condujo por la lluvia en carreteras sorprendentemente desiertas. Aparentemente, el resto de la ciudad había prestado atención a las advertencias mucho antes que los Steiners. Mientras el automóvil se aventuraba a través de la tranquila calma antes de la tormenta, los niños dormían mientras sus padres y abuelos permanecían en silencio, mirando hacia las tierras húmedas de Luisiana que bordean la autopista interestatal.En un momento de su solitario viaje, una caravana de unidades de paramédicos y ambulancias los adelantó por el carril izquierdo. Elise sintió que su piel se erizaba mientras los veía pasar, imaginando cuán asustados debían estar los pacientes, lidiando no solo con el dolor e incertidumbre de una enfermedad, sino también con su única dependencia de completos extraños para encontrar un refugio seguro durante la tormenta. Cada uno de esos pacientes era la madre o el padre de alguien, un abuelo o un hermano, o peor aún, el hijo de alguien. "Gracias, Dios", susurró de nuevo y se volvió para mirar a cada miembro de su familia, como si tuviera que asegurarse de que todos todavía estuvieran con ella.

Jack: The Story of A Young Boy's Faith is a heartwarming story of Jack Andrews and his friends as they learn of life, friendship, and faith. This book promotes family values, individual character, and faith in Christ Jesus. The story is a work of fiction, based upon the author's love for his own growing years and his desire to draw readers' attention to the importance of God's Word in everyone's life. This is a story readers of all ages can enjoy.

"This is book #6 in the ongoing Desert Store Series. The story follows Timmon, a young boy with unique psychic abilities, who escapes his malevolent family to seek solace in a desert store situated on a positive Earth chakra. In the store, Timmon is welcomed and protected by a group of good psychics who appreciate his exceptional senses and serene nature. Meanwhile, Timmon's imprisoned father, brothers, sighted mother, and sisters hold intense hatred towards him. They unleash their psychic powers to destroy the desert store and then seek refuge in an eerie mansion in Colorado when their initial plan fails.A year later, Timmon, along with two other troubled young men named Beck and Shem, travels to Gitwell, Colorado. Unbeknownst to them, their journey will lead to the resolution of their painful pasts. The story is set on the edge of a flat field lying between the evil mansion, Manfred's Folly, and Lou Cornfields' small cottage. It explores the dynamics of good versus evil, with two evil, monster mothers and one innocent, lost mother, and their soul-weary sons seeking to end the war with their mothers. The ending is compelling and unexpected. This book is a complex story that challenges conventional notions of Good and Evil, spanning 158 pages of nonstop intensity."

¿Qué sacrificarías por la persona que amas? Cuando Marialena López huye de Boston, deja todo y a todos atrás. Se sacrifica, trastorna vidas y daña relaciones, todo por amor. Si bien sabe que ha hecho lo correcto por el hombre que le robó el corazón, Massimo DeLorenzo, reconoce que ha destrozado su futuro. Nueve años después, ella está de vuelta en Boston intentando redimirse del pasado. Todavía ama a Massimo, pero encontrar el perdón significa que finalmente tendrá que confesarle su secreto más oscuro. ¿Será la verdad suficiente para reparar sus corazones y reconocer que su sacrificio ha valido la pena?

Celestine has a certain... reputation. She's the worst fortune teller the Carnival has ever seen. She never gets a future right. It's a reputation she's worked hard to create.Truth is, Celestine's a liar. She's actually a powerful fortune teller who hasn't gotten a future wrong since she was a kid - and that one time was because she had chicken pox. But her survival depends on keeping her secret, and she's not about to break it now.Except... what if she sees a future where someone she knows dies? What if she sees a future where the Carnival is destroyed and everyone she loves ends up destitute and homeless?What then?Even worse, if she decides to break her vow of silence, how's she going to convince the people of the carnival that instead of being the world's most incompetent oracle, she's actually the one person who could save them all?

This is the story of my family and their struggles through a very tough time during WWII and their strength, faith in God, and tenacity during a very dark period in history--a story of a family finding strength and courage to carry on when all was dark. It begins with the birth of my dad and carrying on to the time of new beginnings for my family in America. Enjoy a tale of time.

The world, as we knew it, ended in the blink of an eye when they returned, bringing with them destruction, chaos, and magic.What would you do if you were given magic with no instructions? Could you keep your humanity? With the help of old friends and new, can this group of average and now not-so-average people use their newfound gifts to save not only themselves but also some of the new beings that are popping up all over the place like, well, like magic? And save humanity as a whole? Can this group impress them enough to save everyone while learning as they go, knowing that the deck is stacked against them?

Verlorene Erinnerungen, ein Familiengeheimnis und eine Liebe mit HindernissenDer berührende Liebesroman mit Gefühl und TiefgangSeit ihrer Kindheit hat Marie mit einer quälenden Sprachstörung zu kämpfen, die sie in Schweigen hüllt. Eine simple Konversation zu beginnen, scheint für sie ein unüberwindbares Hindernis zu sein. In einem verzweifelten Versuch, ihre Worte wiederzufinden, lässt sie sich von ihrer besten Freundin Louisa zu einer Hypnosetherapie überreden. Doch diese Therapie birgt Geheimnisse aus ihrer Vergangenheit, die lange im Dunkeln lagen. Die hochkommenden Bilder lassen Marie nicht mehr los und bringen sie dazu, in der Musik Zuflucht zu suchen und Halt zu finden. Diesen Halt hat sie dringend nötig, vor allem als sie dann auch noch Alexis kennenlernt, für den sie bald mehr empfindet als Freundschaft. Denn Alexis ist die große Liebe von Louisa, ihrer besten Freundin, und damit eigentlich tabu …Dies ist eine überarbeitete Neuauflage des bereits erschienenen Romans Der Klang meiner Träume.Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Die Lovestory war super schön, emotional und sehr romantisch."„Die Autorin hat es geschafft, mich die berührende Liebesgeschichte hautnah miterleben zu lassen."„Ein toller Liebesroman, der einen etwas nachdenklich und doch lächelnd zurücklässt."„Ein äußerst bewegender Friends-to-Lovers-Roman!"

"At her San Francisco art school, Joey enrolls in a film elective that requires her to complete what seems like a straightforward assignment: create a self-portrait. Joey inexplicably decides to remake Wes Anderson's Rushmore despite having never seen the movie. As Tell Me I'm An Artist unfolds over the course of the semester, the assignment hangs over her as she struggles to exist in a well-heeled world that is hugely different from any she has known. Miles away, Joey's sister goes missing, leaving her toddler with their mother, who in turn suggests that Joey might be the selfish one for pursuing her dreams. Meanwhile, her only friend at school, the enigmatic Suz, makes meaningful, appealing art, a product of Suz's own singular drive and talent as well as decades of careful nurturing by wealthy, sophisticated parents"--

Jem Perkins is used to her comfortable city life--she has a fine house, a handsome husband, and a new baby boy. But when her family's financial situation takes a turn for the worst, she must learn to adapt to her new life--in a sod house on a Nebraska homestead. Jem reluctantly adapts to the harsh realities of prairie life: churning butter, fighting illness, enduring loneliness. In Jem's desperate prayers for deliverance, she eventually encounters the God she's always thought she'd known and finds strength she didn't know she had. But when the history-making Children's Blizzard of 1888 sweeps across the land, ushering in a new season of hardship so harsh no one could have imagined, Jem will have to endure more than she ever has before. Can Jem's confidence, marriage, and new-found faith weather the storm? -- Back cover.

Alasdair Cynster known to his intimates as Lucifer decides to rusticate in the country before the matchmaking skills of London′s mamas become firmly focused on him, the last unwed Cynster. But an escape to Devonshire leads him straight to his destiny in the irresistible form of Phyllida Tallent, a willful, independent beauty of means who brings all his masterful Cynster instincts rioting to the fore. Lucifer isn′t about to deny his desire for Phyllida, and he′s determined to use all his seductive skills to enjoy the benefits of destiny′s choice without submitting to the parson′s noose. Phyllida has had a bevy of suitors, her charm and wit are well known throughout the countryside, but none of them has tempted her the way Lucifer does. His offer to teach her all about the ways of love is almost too tantalising to resist. And though she′s not yet completely surrendered, she knows only a fool stands against a Cynster...and Phyllida is no one′s fool.