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Something inexplicable has led Maggie Whitaker to the 16th century. Always a woman who has tried to do the right thing and live up to expectations, Maggie is beginning to learn the joy of following her own heart-even if it leads her across centuries. And especially since it has her crossing paths with Nicholas Layton, a dashing disinherited noble caught up in the dangerous intrigues of Elizabeth's royal court. There is something about this enchanting, perplexing Margaret that leaves Nicholas breathless.

Constance Hale, the best-selling author of Sin and Syntax, zooms in on the colorful world of verbs. Synthesizing the pedagogical and the popular, the scholarly and the scandalous, Hale combines the wit of Bill Bryson with the practical wisdom of William Zinsser. She marches through linguistic history to paint a layered picture of our language - from before it really existed to the quirky usages we see online today. She warns about habits to avoid and inspires with samples of brilliant writing.

The Corporate Slaves saga continues as Derek struggles to balance family and career. Everyone at Cameron Holdings finds their place in the organization, many most willingly, even if it means cleaning toilets or serving as an oral sex plaything in conference rooms. Derek has kept his erotic work life at a safe distance from his tranquil role as a suburban husband. But things get complicated when Geoffrey Cameron's charm and wealth begin to tempt Derek's beautiful wife, Kate.

Working in the accounting department of a large soap manufacturer isn't exactly where Casey O'Reilly saw her life as going. She had always pictured something more glamorous, more exciting. But, she never pictured something so exciting as time travel. A freak lightning strike near Santa Fe somehow sends Casey back to the year 1878. Thrown into the vibrant yet unfamiliar past, Casey finds herself lost and alone. That is, until a mysterious man named Luke arrives, claiming to be a time traveler himself. He wants to guide Casey on her journey, even arranging for her to be the guest of an aristocratic Hispanic family.

Master Marcus moves in and takes control of a white wife, Rebecca, and her submissive sissy maid husband. Both Marcus and Rebecca have a long-term plan and everyone lives happily ever-after, when they are Black Owned.

Helen Lambert ist alles andere als zufrieden mit ihrem Leben. Zwar ist die Chefredakteurin eines angesagten Lifestyle-Magazins beruflich erfolgreich, doch ihr Liebesleben liegt in Trümmern. Sie ist frisch geschieden und hat gerade ein Blind Date mit einem Typen namens Luke, der auch noch behauptet, sie zu kennen, obwohl Helen ihn noch nie gesehen hat. Sie ahnt nicht, dass sie und Luke ein düsteres Geheimnis verbindet, das weit in die Vergangenheit zurückreicht. Denn ihr Schicksal ist eng verknüpft mit einer jungen Frau, die im Jahr 1895 verflucht wurde.

Anton Chekhov is now justly celebrated as one of Russia’s greatest writers, but this reputation was hard won in his time. His work consistently challenged expectations, and his insights were not always easy to see. The continued relevance of his stories, however, has shown that Chekhov was ahead of his time, and the nine short stories collected here showcase his very best writing.

Bertha Wilson and Claire L’Heureux-Dubé were the first women judges on the Supreme Court of Canada. Their 1980s judicial appointments delighted feminists and shocked the legal establishment. Polar opposites in background and temperament, the two faced many identical challenges. Constance Backhouse’s compelling narrative explores the sexist roadblocks both women faced in education, law practice, and in the courts. She profiles their different ways of coping, their landmark decisions for women’s rights, and their less stellar records on race.

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How did a term that used to signify an attentiveness to injustice come to be wielded as a stick to beat political opponents and effectively end conversations?... an accusation coming from left and right of being ‘hysterically’ sensitive, irrational, anti-freedom of speech, anti-science or anti-progress. If some see wokeness as an outrageously unreasonable response to any perceived slight, others connect it to a dangerous identity politics leading to the further fragmentation of the left in the light of a globally unified far-right. The strange thing is that most of us actually agree with ...

The Glaucoma Guidebook is an invaluable resource for anyone living with glaucoma and for those who are at high risk of developing the disease. Dr. Constance Okeke, an expert with over 20 years of experience helping thousands of patients see better, provides the critical advice and best practices needed to take control of your vision.

When a winter storm strands country singer Peter Lexington at Kristina Cartwright's remote horse farm, neither expects the heat that ignites between them. She thinks he's delusional about being a star. He's never met a woman immune to his charm. As the snow piles up outside, so does the tension within. For Kristina, horses have always been enough—they never lie, cheat, or leave like the men in her life. For Peter, the road and adoring fans have been his only commitment—until now. But when danger threatens Kristina, Peter discovers there's something he values more than his career.

La "Minute HAPPYPOP" c'est une minute rien que pour toi ! Je te propose chaque semaine une bulle, un souffle, une pause dans ton quotidien... Rendez-vous chaque lundi, pour découvrir un nouvel outil ou une reflexion pour construire pas à pas ta confiance en toi en réveillant ta joie. Chamane, médium, experte en développement personnel, créatrice de cercles de femmes mais aussi chroniqueuse et chanteuse, Constance Garand accompagne, avec son « don », des hommes, femmes et enfants sur leur chemin de guérison intérieure. En nettoyant leur corps énergétique (présent, ...

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