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In the United States, about 840,000 children are reported missing each year. This is more than 2,100 children daily, or one child discovered missing every 40 seconds. However, another 500,000 children go missing without ever being reported. The Flower Girls is a story about three girls of different descent growing up in Chicago's Southside from the 1960s to the 1980s. Rose, Iris, and Lily find a bond and connection that transcends time. The Flower Girls evolves into something big, frightening, haunting, and timely. The story follows these three girls who become fast friends in the fifth grade.

Messico, inizi del Novecento: Alicia Rovira , una ragazza della ricca borghesia, si innamora del capitano dell'esercito Ramon Arnaud, lo sposa e lo segue nella sua pericolosa missione sull'isola deserta di Clipperton, nel mezzo dell'oceano Pacifico. Qui Alicia dimostra la sua grande forza d'animo, affronta con coraggio una vita di stenti, di fame e di difficoltà, mettendo al mondo ben quattro figli. A causa della rivoluzione civile che squassa il Messico, gli abitanti di Clipperton vengono dimenticati sull'atollo senza viveri né sostentamento.

Hay sueños que es mejor no cumplir. Una historia repleta de acción, aventura y conspiraciones en torno a la figura histórica de Saladino. Sarah Ludwig es una sofisticada ladrona de arte. Tras su último robo, un valioso Manet, contacta con ella el emir Jalid bin Ayub, un apasionado amante de los caballos que, conquistado por su talento, le pide ayuda para llevar a cabo un objetivo increíblemente ambicioso y arriesgado.

After the heartbreaking loss of her mother and a cruel attack by her drunken father, Ella Parker decides that dishonesty is fine when it serves her needs. Ella escapes her luxurious but lonely life and meets an eccentric ship surgeon who allows her to assist him during a surgery. Compelled by Ella's intelligence and interest in medicine, the doctor prepares her for a medical career, but there's a catch: in early nineteenth century England, women are not accepted into universities. To fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor, Ella must disguise herself as a young man.

A powerful blend of love, resilience, and history. Spanning from World War II through the 1990s, this lesbian historical romance explores the untold stories of women in the military—their struggles for recognition, the bonds of found family, and the courage to claim their own voice. This audiobook shines a light on the fight for equality and the triumph of self‐discovery.

Un segundo volumen intenso, lleno de misterio, emociones e intriga, que atrapa desde la primera página y demuestra que las apariencias nunca cuentan toda la verdad. Los diez días previos a la boda entre Laura Holt y Mark Dewitt parecían un simple trámite, pero pronto se transforman en una cuenta atrás que marcará a toda la familia Holt. En Fantasmas, el pasado y el presente se entrelazan en una trama donde los secretos ocultos de Richard y Uno salen a la luz, revelando las verdaderas razones de un juego tan peligroso como adictivo.

In the rugged yet burgeoning colony of Nova Scotia in the late 18th century, Ambition’s Price tells the captivating story of Mary “Polly” Cannon, a spirited and resourceful girl who rises from humble beginnings to become a formidable businesswoman.

Lebendig und kraftvoll – über die wohl umstrittenste Figur der Griechischen Mythologie Gemieden. Verfolgt. Gequält. Medea sehnt sich nach einem anderen Leben. Seit ihrer Kindheit ist sie von ihrer Schwester getrennt, von ihrer Mutter gemieden und von ihrem Bruder und Vater verfolgt und gequält worden. Und das alles wegen eines einzigartigen und gefährlichen Talents: der Hexerei. Unerbittlich. Mächtig. Magisch. Doch als ein tollkühner junger Held, Jason, auftaucht, um das berühmte Goldene Vlies einzufordern, das ihr Vater so vehement beschützt, sieht Medea ihre Chance zur Flucht.

From the USA Today bestselling author of Sisters of War, this is a heart-stopping story of lost love, family drama, resilience and courage in World War II – perfect for fans of Heather Morris, Mandy Robotham and Kate Quinn. Pre-order now! Albania, 1943. When US Army nurses and identical twins...

It’s 1343 and Jeanne de Clisson is out for revenge. At forty-three, her perfect life—a loving husband, three young children, and two castles in the French countryside—shatters when Phillip VI, the King of France, arrests and beheads her husband for treachery. There’s no evidence and no trial—only the execution. The nobles are shocked. The paranoid king is relieved. And Jeanne…Jeanne wants the king’s head on a pike.

Raven Elliot blasts into town like a wrecking ball - striking and devastating. With a few simple words, my reliable routine crumbles to dust. "Is this seat taken?" I could close my eyes and let her voice wrap around me like a lover's caress. But this isn't that type of story. And I'm sure as hell not that kind of man. She hovers in my space, batting her lashes and smiling shyly. The glimmer in her sapphire eyes is a promise of peace. But I'm not falling for it. And Raven doesn't take the hint.

Florence “Pancho” Barnes—heiress, rebel, and the most colorful pilot in America—can outfly, outswear, and outdrive any man. When Hollywood tries to turn the first-ever cross-country National Women’s Air Derby into a publicity stunt with movie starlets and their male “mechanics” doing the real flying, Pancho rallies the greatest female aviators of the era to fight back.

Confederate Camel Caravan 1861: The Civil War is raging. The men have gone to fight, leaving the women behind to cope. Cotton is the lifeblood of the South. Sara, a young wife, risks her life and reputation to lead an official Confederate Camel Caravan hundreds of miles across Texas to Matamoros, Mexico. There, cotton can be sold and shipped to the buyer, avoiding the Union blockade and providing critical funds for the South and for desperate Dallas cotton growers.

Ailis et Donna pleurent toujours la disparition de leur cousine Katrina, mais elles n'ont pas oublié leur promesse de parcourir le monde, bien loin des conventions imposées par leur famille et leur rang. Ailis, qui vient d'accepter un poste à l'observatoire de Johannesburg, va enfin réaliser son rêve d'explorer le ciel. De son côté, Donna, passionnée par le vol en ballon, construit des montgolfières et des dirigeables avec son mari. Lorsque la Première Guerre mondiale éclate, elle rejoint l'escadrille Lafayette en France en tant que mécanicienne et instructrice de vol.

This is a tale of how the career experiences of a female federal government agent intersect social issues and every day realities facing women in all walks of life. As you take this journey you will find nuggets sprinkled along the way that explore love, loss, pain, joy, and other concerns affecting women. Not only will we explore challenges but we will find some solutions too.

A young woman leaves her village and sets out on an extraordinary and evocative walking journey across distant lands, seeking her own meaning of life. Through deserts, cities, and snowy wilderness, she discovers the strength, freedom, and profound wisdom that comes from choosing your own path. Her journey is both personal and universal, mythic even, yet it is also an invitation. To anyone who has ever yearned to follow their own path, to pursue something different from the life laid out before them.

Abandoned by her husband of twenty-two years, not quite destitute, Donna Hendricks finds a little red hardbound in a San Francisco used bookstore for a quarter. Sure that this ancient looking volume is worth a lot, she buys it without looking inside. Later, when she opens it, the book is blank except for the first page that word for word tells of Donna finding a little red hardbound in a used bookstore for a quarter, sure that it is worth a lot and later opening the book. . . The last sentence printed suggests what Donna should do next.

Meet Ruby Rose, a 2010 Kia Soul with a sassy attitude and a knack for storytelling. When Traci, a frazzled mom, and her glitter-obsessed daughter Lizzie embark on a cross-country journey from Oklahoma to California, Ruby’s not just their ride—she’s their guide through life’s wild detours. From squirrel heists to disco RVs, this funny road trip novel is packed with quirky characters, absurd mishaps, and heartfelt moments.

When Maggie Sullivan’s world shatters—betrayed by the two people she trusted most—she leaves behind a high-powered legal path and hits the road with nothing but a friend's van, her seeing impaired dog, Walker, and a map full of unknowns. From small towns to mountain skies, Maggie’s journey leads her not only across states but deep into her own heart. Along the way, she rescues a young woman escaping abuse, confronts her parents’ controlling grip on her future, and discovers the quiet courage it takes to stop surviving—and start living.

Lisa a quitté sa ville natale, Belfort, pour aller vivre avec Jérémy à Widensolen, près de Colmar. Elle est heureuse un temps, mais très vite, elle sent que les choses bougent et pas dans le bon sens. Un soir qu'elle suit Jérémy, elle tombe en panne devant un hôtel/restaurant où elle est hébergée par le propriétaire et son petit-fils. Pour Lisa c'est la révélation... Mais Jérémy n'a pas dit son dernier mot.