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Vittoria, as she's known in Italy, is a small-time model and actress, recognisable but hard to place. Even though she's married to fading writer Frank Paris, Vittoria knows that she's really Vicki Wilson from Texas and that her deepest loyalty is to her brother, Johnny, who's been there for her from childhood, when he dealt decisively with the unwanted attention she got from other boys. Guided by Johnny, Vittoria enters the upper circles of Roman society. Before long, she's mingling with the high rollers, corrupt senators, and powerful movers.

The Washington Post said, "Nobody does smart, gutsy, funny, sexy women better than Susan Isaacs". Add to that praise the adjective "strong", and you've got Susan's latest protagonist, Marianne Kent. Her life may not seem thrilling - living with her widowed mother, majoring in economics, working in an elegant dress store after classes to put away money for graduate school - but she's determined to make a better life for herself and her mom.

The hardscrabble Chase women - Mary, Hannah, and their mother Diane - have been eking out a living running a tiny seaside motel that has been in the family for generations, inviting trouble into their lives for just as long. Eighteen-year-old Mary Chase is a force of nature: passionate, beautiful, and free-spirited. Her much younger sister, Hannah, whom Mary affectionately calls 'Bunny', is imaginative, her head full of the stories of princesses and adventures that Mary tells to give her a safe emotional place in the middle of their troubled world.

On the planet of Higo, without the guidance of the Great Spirits, its people are descending into religious civil war. Baiyren Tallaenaq, Prince of Higo, is exiled after causing the death of his mother. Freed from his responsibilities and the looming war, he steals their greatest weapon - a giant, sentient armoured suit - and uses it to open a portal to a world he never knew existed. A world called Earth...home of a magical young woman called Keiko.

Every civilization has its myths. Only one is true. When 18-year-old Keiko Yamada's father dies unexpectedly, he leaves behind a one way ticket to Japan, an unintelligible death poem about powerful Japanese spirits and their gigantic, beast-like Guardians, and the cryptic words: Go to Japan in my place. Find the Gate. My camera will show you the way. Alone and afraid, Keiko travels to Tokyo, determined to fulfill her father's dying wish.

Change the way you think and you may find that you have a whole new existence on your hands! The Awakened Life: The Law of Attraction teaches you how to take back control and live the abundant life you were meant to have. In this enlightening guide, you'll discover how to start thinking about your life in a new way. You'll learn how to translate your thoughts into positive energy that can change the direction of your life and bring great things into your world! 

Discover a range of Pimpa audiobooks in this special collection! Pimpa, Armando, and all of their animal friends are ready to dive into a world of unforgettable adventures. From trips to China and Africa, rides on soft clouds, mysteries to be solved, and museum visits, the Pimpa stories will amuse you, enchant you, and take you on a journey through your imagination! "La Pimpa - Storytime Collection" is perfect for anyone who would like to join the friendly, red-spotted dog on a bunch of thrilling adventures! Pimpa is a cheerful, red-spotted dog.

In early 2018, Erin Darcy created an online art project, "In Her Shoes – Women of the Eighth", to safely and anonymously share private stories of the real and devastating impact of the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of Ireland. In the five months leading up to the referendum on abortion, the project asked a simple question of undecided voters: put yourself in her shoes. Within weeks, Erin was receiving hundreds of stories from a broad spectrum of experiences of planned and unplanned terminations.

"How do I keep my family safe, when I don’t know why we’re in danger?" When Felicity Wheeler gets the call that her sister has drowned near the old boardwalk in their hometown, she realizes that she is the only person able to take care of her two nieces. Returning home, Felicity discovers that the town she once left is still haunted by the memories of her past: former friends, heartbreaks and secrets. Secrets that might reveal whether Holly's death was an accident or not. Felicity knows that Holly wouldn't just have let the water take her.

How do you prove you’re innocent, if you don’t remember your own name? They find me covered in blood-red flowers on the side of a country road. They tell me my wounds look defensive. But they think I’m guilty of a terrible crime. People from my past – strangers now – help me piece together my story. But who can I trust when I can’t trust myself? I could never have hurt anyone.

Sometimes friendships can be formed during the most unlikely circumstances! It’s blowing a gale outside, and a little blue snail can’t find her way in the storm. When her house breaks, she doesn’t know what to do, but luckily Pimpa is always happy to help! So grab your nearest magnifying glass, put on your detective hat, and join Pimpa, Pedro the spider, and Sophie the snail in helping Sally collect the missing pieces. A tale of friendship and mystery, "Pimpa and the Blue Snail" is perfect for anyone who would like to join the famous, red-spotted dog on a thrilling adventure.

It’s the Christmas holidays at last, and Pimpa and Armando are ready for another adventure! The sun is shining and Pimpa decides to go for a walk in the snowy woods, where she meets Max the snowman. Max has a cold head, so Pimpa lends him Armando’s hat. But a sudden gust of wind blows it away... Join Pimpa and Max as they try to get the hat back. But don't worry - Max might have a few tricks up his sleeves to make things a lot easier.

Donnie has lost his hat! That’s why his mum calls her scatter-brained son a "daydreamer". But with Pimpa’s help and some plasticine and crayons, the problem will surely be solved! "Pimpa and the Daydreaming Mushroom" is perfect for anyone who would like to join the famous, red-spotted dog on a thrilling adventure! Pimpa is a cheerful, red-spotted dog. Accompanied by her friend and owner Armando, a man with an impressive moustache and a bowler hat, the two embark on colourful and touching adventures together. Every story features a world of new friends, imagination and curiosity.

In this exciting story, listeners young and old can finally find out the answer to their question – where did Pimpa come from, and how did she meet Armando? It’s a beautiful, sunny day. Armando goes to the woods to pick some strawberries, where he spots something unusual in the bushes – a red-spotted dog called Pimpa! Armando takes her to his house, where she discovers lots of new things and makes friends with the alarm clock, the kitchen chair, and the fridge... And Pimpa’s adventures begin.

Put on some sunscreen and join Pimpa on an entertaining adventure filled with colourful fishes and sandy beaches! After waking from a nap in a boat, Pimpa realises that she has drifted far away from the shore. Luckily, Pimpa meets Timmy the flying fish who is eager to help. By virtue of his ability to fly, Timmy helps Pimpa try to attract Armando’s attention and get safely back to dry land. An exciting tale of friendship, "Pimpa and Timmy the Fish" is perfect for anyone who is simply longing for a fun and sunny adventure! Pimpa is a cheerful, red-spotted dog.

Christmastime is always full of joyful surprises... especially for Pimpa! On Christmas Day, Pimpa meets Dina the little duckling when she arrives in a Christmas present! The two become firm friends, and Pimpa looks after Dina like a big sister. Join Pimpa in teaching Dina how to wash and get dressed, telling her about good and bad, helping her to name the things and animals she meets, and showing her the beauty of winter as it turns into spring.

Grab your warmest blanket, fetch yourself a nice cup of hot chocolate, and join Pimpa on this cold adventure! It’s winter, and Pimpa walks with Armando to work. But when it starts snowing heavily, she can’t seem to find her way home. Luckily, she meets Molly the mole. While she can’t see very well, Molly has an excellent sense of smell and a knack for making tomatoes. Through underground tunnels, stairs, and plant pots, Pimpa slowly inches her way back home.

Put on your nicest party clothes and prepare yourself for yet another Pimpa-adventure! This time, the friendly, red-spotted dog takes listeners both young and old on a journey across seas, deserts, and forests, in search of Africa. When Pimpa gets a letter inviting her to the birthday party of her three friends – Leo, Horace, and Carla the crocodile - she quickly runs out the door. With help from a train, the sun, and the wind, Pimpa is guided to Africa in time for celebrating her friends' birthday party.

When a mother hen’s eggs hatch, something is not what it seems like... there’s a duckling among the chicks! Grab your nearest buddy and join Pimpa on yet another adventure, when she tries to help Andy the duckling find his mum. But it will not be easy, as the ducks have already left for Africa. Luckily, the red-spotted dog finds a kind cloud, who gives Pimpa and her new friend a ride. Thanks to the cloud, Andy the duckling is one step closer to being reunited with his family.

Prepare yourself for yet another Pimpa-adventure! This time, the friendly, red-spotted dog travels abroad and meets a bunch of new friends along the way. Pimpa stumbles upon Jian-Jin, a Pekinese dog, who invites her to visit China on board a flying junk. When she arrives, she is met by Baobao, a friendly panda who takes her on an adventure in the land of dragons. Alongside her other new friends, like Tu the rabbit and Ma the horse, Pimpa is introduced to amazing traditions and places.