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She has sold more than 150 million albums, wowed sell-out audiences around the globe and starred in iconic music videos but Britney Spears’ success has come at an almost unbearable price. As she enters her third decade in the spotlight, read the story of how a church-going girl from the Deep South became an objectified teenage sensation and the Princess of Pop. Go behind the scenes of Britney’s battle to free herself from her notorious conservatorship and the impact it has had on a highly talented but fragile woman.

Renowned for his political ideology, 'Gaullism', Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle (1890-1970) had a major influence on French politics. Amongst the Frenchman's most famous quotes are, "The cemetery is filled with indispensable men." and "I cannot prevent the French from being French." A carefully crafted collection, ´100 quotes by Charles de Gaulle´ contains 100 of his most celebrated quotes. This collection is ideal for anyone looking for a bit of philosophical guidance.

15 janvier 2011. Le corps en partie dénudé d’une jeune Comorienne est découvert sur une falaise de la baie de Trévani, à Mayotte. C’est le début de l’affaire Roukia, lycéenne de dix-huit and qui gagnait de l’argent en faisant la « soussou », prostituée occasionnelle. Les analyses toxicologiques révéleront que Roukia est morte d’une overdose d’héroïne.

Secretos de confesión son las narraciones de la vida de Mikel Lejarza desde un punto de vista diferente, dando voz a personas que habían permanecido en la sombra, personas con las que ha compartido partes trascendentales de su vida. Jefes, colaboradores o familia que nunca habían hablado sobre su relación con él, personas que han hablado desde una perspectiva íntima y personal de unos hechos y sentimientos distintos a los expresados por Mikel.

Joan Figueras i Oliveras tenía 5 años cuando pasó su primera noche en Portlligat, en casa de los Dalí. Era el verano de 1948, Salvador y Gala acababan de regresar de su estancia de casi diez años en Estados Unidos; allí, Dalí ya se cotizaba, mientras que en España era casi un desconocido. Dalí escogió a Joan como modelo para realizar el Niño Jesús de La Madona de Portlligat (representada por Gala).

Als Clarissa wegen ihrer kranken Mutter häufig zur Oma muss, wird das Leben der Dreijährigen zur Hölle. Im Schlafzimmer der Großeltern passieren furchtbare Dinge. Vor laufender Kamera und im Beisein weiterer Männer wird Clarissa missbraucht. Weil der Opa behauptet, ihr einen Sender in den Rücken operiert zu haben, vertraut sie sich keinem an. Als sie sich wehrt, schlägt er ihren Kopf auf eine Stuhllehne, bricht ihr die Nase. Zehn Jahre geht das so. Dann hat Clarissa die Chance, sich zu befreien.

Poco antes de la medianoche del 28 de marzo de 1977, un amigo encontró moribundo al compositor Waldo de los Ríos en el dormitorio de invitados de su casa madrileña. Desde hacía varios meses, De los Ríos atravesaba una mala racha: había adelgazado mucho, bebía, trasnochaba, tomaba constantemente tranquilizantes y se sentía amenazado por unas extrañas llamadas telefónicas de las que no daba muchos detalles.

Cuando estoy en el campo, sentirme querido me da un impulso impresionante. Pero el odio también me da mucho. Cuando me cabrean, paso a un nivel superior: estoy más atento, más concentrado, más fuerte, más ansioso por demostrar algo. Si me odian, me hacen mejor. Por eso, partidos como los derbis me ponen a mil por hora y me llenan de una rabia especial que me lleva más alto. Pero hoy tengo mucho más control que cuando era joven. También porque los niños me han dado una calma y un ritmo que antes no tenía.

Médico, abogado, docente, reformador social, agrónomo y emprendedor: Juan Bialet Massé, catalán radicado en Argentina a fines del siglo XIX, fue un hombre que pareció vivir varias vidas en una. Graciela Bialet, su descendiente, reconstruye hechos de su vida a la par de brindarnos algunas pinceladas sobre las generaciones que le siguieron, en una obra que cautiva nuestra atención desde el principio.

"Ich sterbe und keiner sieht es." Solange sie sich zurückerinnern kann, lebt Franzi mit Angststörungen, später kam die Diagnose Borderline dazu. Wovor sie sich nicht fürchtet, ist, sich verletzlich zu zeigen. Die Autorin gibt nicht nur Einblicke in ihre eigene Geschichte, sondern bricht auch mit dem Stigma psychischer Krankheiten und legt schockierende Missstände in unserem psychiatrischen System offen.

Wegen starker Kopfschmerzen wird Angèle Lieby in die Notaufnahme gebracht. Als sie das Bewusstsein verliert, versetzt man sie in ein künstliches Koma, aus dem sie nicht mehr aufwacht. Die Ärzte erklären sie für tot und raten dem Ehemann, die Beerdigung vorzubereiten. Doch Angèle lebt. Eingesperrt in ihrem Körper leidet sie höllische Qualen. Erst als ihre Tochter sie anfleht, nicht zu gehen, rinnt ihr eine einzige Träne über die Wange. Dieses kleine Lebenszeichen ist ihre Rettung. Mit Hilfe der Familie kämpft sie sich Schritt für Schritt zurück ins Leben.

"600 Quotations from the Great 18th Century Writers" is a collection of inspiring thoughts and reflections from six of the greatest literary minds of all time. During this time, society was experiencing a cultural upheaval, with more emphasis being placed on happiness and the pursuit of knowledge. While these quotes might be over 200 years old, they bear as much relevance today as they did when they were first coined. A superb read for dipping in and out of.

It’s no secret that writers often used their books, poems, and plays to impart observations, thoughts, and reflections. This was also the case for the literature of the 17th century which followed France’s pioneering status in politics and culture. "500 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 17th Century" offers a fascinating snapshot of that changing society, seen through the eyes of some of the best writers of the era. A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in French literature.

William Shakespeare, Plato, Buddha, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, and Napoleon Bonaparte are just some of the famous names that make up this collection of 500 famous quotes. With ancient sages, politicians, military leaders, philosophers, and physicists imparting their wisdom, this carefully crafted compilation will not only develop your cultural knowledge but entertain, amuse, and inspire you too. "Develop your General Culture in 1000 Quotes" will delight those who would like a boost of cultural literacy.

William Shakespeare, Plato, Buddha, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, and Napoleon Bonaparte are just some of the famous names that make up this collection of 500 famous quotes. With ancient sages, politicians, military leaders, philosophers, and physicists imparting their wisdom, this carefully crafted compilation will not only develop your cultural knowledge but entertain, amuse, and inspire you too. "Develop your General Culture in 500 Quotes" will delight those who would like a boost of cultural literacy.

"100 Quotes by Jules Renard" uncovers the famous French author and member of the literary organisation, Académie Goncourt. Famous for his poems, plays and short stories, his work spans the famous "Poil de carotte". The English novelist Julian Barnes' 2008 memoir "Nothing to be Frightened Of" remains a proud homage to Renard, indicative of his continuous influence. His thoughts and musings transcend the page and can be found around the world, on road signs, as well as in books.

"100 Quotes by Honoré de Balzac" is a collection of writings and thoughts from the French novelist and playwright, Honoré de Balzac. Balzac was known to frequently flit between several "work in progress" writings, and his finished articles were often revised between editions. The way that Balzac wrote is very much reflective of the difficulties in his own life, and perhaps the writer was attempting to stabilise his life through fiction.

Uncover the wisdom from the master of short-form himself, Guy de Maupassant, in this collection of carefully selected quotes. French author and representative of the literary movement "Naturalism", Maupassant’s short stories weave expert observation and reflection with deep social insight. Typically set during the Franco-Prussian war of 1870, he focused on human lives and their fateful destinies. His first published story, "Boule de Suif", remains his most celebrated work today.

"100 Quotes by Marcel Proust" is a compendium of thoughts, observations, and reflections by one of France’s greatest writers. Pithy, witty, barbed, but often touching and thoughtful, readers will discover another dimension to this noted novelist, most famous for his novel "In Search of Lost Time". His philosophy mainly focused on how people should be appreciative of their circumstances. A superb book for dipping in and out of, this will make a welcome addition to any book collection.

"100 Quotes by Edmond and Jules de Goncourt" is a collection of reflections and thoughts by the literary world’s most unexpected collaborators. Touching on everything from religion and the nature of the self to history and poetry, the brothers’ ideas are strikingly similar and timelessly resonant. An ideal book for dipping in and out of, these quotes will provide any reader with food for thought and the tools with which to spark an interesting conversation.