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Six acclaimed meditation teachers and visionaries show us how to transform ourselves, our communities, and the world.

In this celebrated work, his only novel, Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late 19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world.

Take a meander from places labeled normal to a world that clatters, slinks, and drips. Looks aren't everything and nothing is as it seems. Along the Elizabeth River in Norfolk stands an unassuming diner where love and misery are on the menu. Come for breakfast, stay for the pie. You might never want to leave. The Dark Reflections series is a shared world based on the art by Jeff Lee Johnson in which each author has contributed a single character to the telling of the tale behind the images.

The delegates—or as Kirill thought of them, “The Seven Deadly Sins”—were not people who had brought happiness into the world. For the sake of his own survival and longevity, he had to remain on guard for the entire duration of the conference. Some periods in life are quite literally life-or-death moments, and this conference would be a long series of such moments.

Questo libretto raccoglie 100 consigli pratici, per accompagnarti dalla gravidanza ai primi mesi di vita del tuo bambino. Non sostituisce il parere del ginecologo, del pediatra o di altri professionisti sanitari: al contrario, vuole essere una bussola semplice, da consultare ogni volta che cerchi chiarezza o un incoraggiamento. Troverai suggerimenti per te, per il tuo bambino e per la vita di famiglia. Ricorda: non sei sola. La maternità è un percorso che si impara giorno dopo giorno.

I'm not looking for Mr. Right. I found him years ago, but he's never noticed me. Why would he? I'm the younger sister of his best friend. The girl all the guys were warned to stay away from. So why can't I forget him? It doesn't help when my best friend asks me to help her with a photo shoot. One of those kinds of photo shoots. With my brother's best friend.

I’ve had a ridiculous schoolgirl crush on my stepfather's younger brother for years. He's the epitome of an angst-ridden musician—tortured and gorgeous with the voice of a fallen angel. But two years ago, he made it clear that my feelings were not reciprocated and called me a child. So why can't I forget him? It doesn't help that my mother paired us up at a marriage boot camp in the Caribbean to fill out the rest of their party for a vacation retreat.

Why would anyone spend a large portion of their life in a world that doesn’t really exist, or with friends they have never met? Those are questions anyone considering online gaming should explore. It starts out innocently enough—with the excitement, unbelievable graphics, and unique storylines that suck you into a world which can rob you of time, self-esteem, health, and the ability to distinguish between reality and fantasy.

I'm looking for Mr. Right, but instead, I find a man who thinks I'm a nuisance and a do-gooder. So what if I like to help people? It's my life. Not his. So why do I want to climb him like a tree every time I'm with him? The man is too gorgeous for his own good.

Secrets are like vampires. They captivate us with their forbidden mystery and promises of excitement. Yet once inside us, they become toxic; compelling us to infect others, who in turn want nothing more than to be bitten. It's a vicious cycle that ensures nothing remains secret forever.

After catching my boyfriend, now ex-boyfriend, getting serviced by my cousin, I skipped town on my best friend's dime. My dad would flip his lid if he knew I had flown from Boston to Lake Tahoe, so I'm staying in a five-star resort as Dalilah Knight for the weekend. While there, I meet a gorgeous older man who needs a fake date for his daughter's wedding. Feeling spontaneous and wanting a reminder that true love still exists, I say yes. It's a weekend. What could go wrong?

Yen-Chen Chang is tired of the big corporate world. After quitting his high-paying software engineer job in Seattle, he’s desperate to move back to Taipei to figure out the next stage of his career. When his best friend invites him to visit Clover Hill as the last stop before going home, he gladly welcomes the opportunity to see the town they love. Florence Hong-Lam Ho is passionate about her shih tzu mix Milk Puff, music composition, and teaching children piano. She is not trusting of strangers, especially those from outside of Clover Hill.

Ce lundi-là, l'énigmatique propriétaire du Café Marble à Tokyo organise une dégustation de thé. Caché sous les cerisiers qui changent de couleur au fil des saisons, ce havre de paix se transforme alors en un lieu magique où l'amertume du matcha vient apaiser celle de l'existence. Alors qu'un chat blanc comme neige observe paisiblement les étonnants humains qui l'entourent, le Café Marble devient le lieu de rencontres insolites qui vont bouleverser la vie de ceux qui en ouvrent la porte.

Dissimulé à l'ombre des cerisiers qui bordent la rivière du quartier, le Café Marble à Tokyo ne compte que trois petites tables en bois brut. Et pourtant, les clients se succèdent dans ce havre de paix où les habitués peuvent contempler le passage des saisons à travers la baie vitrée. Une mystérieuse femme qui vient chaque jeudi y rédiger une longue lettre en anglais devant une tasse de chocolat chaud ; une brillante publicitaire complètement dépassée par son rôle de mère ; une jeune institutrice qui cherche un sens à son travail.

Taylor et Thiago sont de retour dans la vie de Kamila. Mais ce ne sont plus de simples amis. Thiago et ses yeux verts lui coupent le souffle. Taylor et ses yeux bleus ne la déçoivent jamais. Les frères Di Bianco ont grandi, tout comme les sentiments que Kamila éprouve à leur égard.

Spreadsheets are spells. Dragons are unionized. Nachos are a sacrament. Buckle up. When actuary Ptolemy “Tolly” Blackthorne inherits his grandmother’s scarf—a knitted, contraband probability anchor—he also inherits her secret: a multi-dimensional dragon-racing circuit that runs on risk, wit, and a frankly alarming amount of nacho cheese. Tolly’s talent for modeling disaster was supposed to keep him safe; instead it drafts him into a portal-hopping season where vertical Niagara roars upward, magma judges enforce “Fun is mandatory,” and Mars rovers form a picket line for better dental.

In summary, Goodnight, Baby Animals is not just a book; it's an experience—a peaceful voyage to the world of dreams. It's a gentle goodnight hug in the form of a story, making it an ideal gift for your child and a beautiful addition to their bedtime story collection.

Depuis la destruction du château de verre, la vie de Chaol Westfall a volé en éclats. Autrefois loyal capitaine de la garde royale, il a perdu tous ses hommes et l’usage de ses jambes en voulant protéger Dorian. Ses seules chances de guérison se trouvent à Antica, capitale du puissant empire du Khagan. Là-bas, les guérisseuses du Torre Cesme pourront peut-être soigner son corps brisé. Aidé de Nesryn, Chaol pourra en outre tenter de convaincre le Khagan de combattre aux côtés d’Aelin.

In a home ravaged by abuse, addiction, and apathy, young Callie fights to survive in silence. Her cries go unheard. Until a foster family steps in, willing to uncover the truths others refused to face. This Life is a powerful and unflinching journey through one girl’s broken beginnings and the hope that flickers in the darkest corners.

Kamila Hamilton pensait que tout, dans son existence, était sous contrôle. Mais ce qu'elle ne maîtrisait pas, c'était que les frères Di Bianco seraient de retour et bouleverseraient sa vie. Thiago et Taylor. Thiago, celui qui lui a donné son premier baiser. Taylor, celui qui a toujours essuyé ses larmes. Un secret qui n'aurait jamais dû être prononcé les a séparés pendant sept ans.