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Speak enters the world of Gossip Girl in this modern immigrant story from New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang about two girls navigating wealth, power, friendship, and trauma. They’re called parachutes: teenagers dropped off to live in private homes and study in the United States...

After aliens invade and conquer Earth, Eva is transported to a distant slave-trading planet. Freedom and escape are her only priorities, but none of her martial arts training could have prepared her for enslavement to the warrior King Taio. Eva finds herself drawn to this sexy alien male who ignites her heart and body. Taio is disgusted with the idea of owning a slave - until now. From the moment he sees her, he knows Eva is his for the taking. Torn between lust and duty, Taio discovers nothing will stop him from protecting his little warrior.

Die siebzehnjährige Sadie Wen ist das perfekte Vorzeigemädchen: Schulsprecherin, Klassenbeste, immer höflich. Aber hinter ihrer perfekten Fassade brodelt es – und all der Frust landet in ihren Mail-Entwürfen. Dort teilt sie hemmungslos aus: gegen nervige Lehrkräfte, faule Mitschüler und -schülerinnen und vor allem gegen ihren arroganten Co-Sprecher Julius Gong. Eigentlich hätte niemand jemals diese Mails lesen sollen.

From our careers to our politics to our personal lives, the future is unknown. And yet, our capacity to tolerate this uncertainty is in decline. How to Not Know will help you prepare for and even appreciate the uncertainty that surrounds us. Through gripping stories of people grappling with big problems without easy answers, from an economist trying to predict the next market crash to an island nation reckoning with the existential impact of climate change, acclaimed journalist Simone Stolzoff shows how to develop comfort with ambiguity and build tolerance for the unknown.

Just when Tokyo thinks life can't get any worse . . . she loses her sister. Depression rears its ugly head, and she finds herself in a hole she's barely able to climb out of. As a result of the darkness she can't seem to escape, a friendship that was once dear to her shockingly comes to an end...

"Superb."—Oliver Burkeman A challenge to the tyranny of work and a call to reclaim our lives from its clutches. From the moment we ask children what they want to “be” when they grow up, we exalt the dream job as if it were life’s ultimate objective. Many entangle their identities with...

One of Amazon's Best Romances of the Month! For fans of "You’ve Got Mail," a young woman juggles pursuing her dream job in radio while helping her family compete with the new halal restaurant across the street, in this sparkling new rom-com by the author of Ayesha at Last. Sales are slow at...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK! A "gripping thriller with compassionate social commentary" (USA Today) about three unforgettable characters who seek to rise—to the middle class, to political power, to fame in the movies—and find their lives entangled in the wake...

In "Manifesting Self-Love," embark on a transformative journey of inner exploration and empowerment, guided by practical wisdom and profound meditative practices. This comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking the abundant reservoir of love within yourself and magnetizing healthy, fulfilling relationships into your life.

Ganz unterschiedliche Lebenswege warten auf die Schwestern vom Dorfladen – doch ihre Heimat wird ihre Herzen für immer verbinden … Dingelbach, am Fuße des Taunus, 1925. Der kleine Dorfladen der Familie Haller ist nach wie vor der Dreh- und Angelpunkt, das Herzstück, des ganzen Ortes. Aber Einiges hat sich doch verändert. Frieda besucht weiterhin die Schauspielschule in Frankfurt und steht kurz vor ihrem Abschluss. So ganz loslassen kann sie ihre Heimat allerdings nicht, hängt sie doch sehr vor allem an ihrer kleinen Schwester Ida.

A fun, spicy romcom with the poignancy of Abby Jimenez and a modern twist on “surprise baby” for fans of Jasmine Guillory. 'A strong supporting cast and complex subplots reinforce Kendall's spicy romance that probes issues of identity, commitment, and modern family dynamics' SHELF AWARENESS...

Ein kleiner Dorfladen am Fuße des Taunus: Ein Ort voller Geborgenheit und Wärme, das Herzstück der Dorfgemeinschaft, wo jeder Unterstützung und Rat in allen Dingen des Lebens erhält. Der kleine Dorfladen von Marthe Haller ist das Herz des Örtchens Dingelbach am Fuße des Taunus. Hier kauft man ein, erfährt die neuesten Nachrichten und findet Unterstützung in allen Lebenslagen. Marthes Töchter greifen ihrer Mutter unter die Arme, wo es nur geht. Doch Frieda, die Mittlere der drei, hat große Träume: Sie hat sich in den Kopf gesetzt, Schauspielerin zu werden – zum Entsetzen ihrer Mutter.

Eine Insel sucht einen Mörder und ein entführtes Kind. Ein Immobilienmakler und sein wenige Monate alter Sohn sind spurlos verschwunden. Die ganze Insel beteiligt sich an einer groß angelegten Suchaktion, während Hanna Duncker und Erik Lindgren nach einem Motiv im Leben des Maklers suchen. Könnte seine Tochter aus einer früheren Beziehung etwas damit zu tun haben? Dann wird die Leiche des Maklers in einem seiner Häuser gefunden und ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit beginnt.

Sometimes what you find isn’t what you were searching for Beau Petty has been searching his whole life. Searching for a place that fills all the empty spaces in him. Searching for a way to tame the restlessness. Searching for answers to the secret he’s never stopped trying to solve. What he...

On a trip to Italy Ferne Edmunds is dazzled by lighthearted charmer Dante Rinucci. What she doesn't realize is that it's easy for Dante to live for the moment when every day could be his last.. But when Ferne discovers she's accidentally pregnant, Dante's chance to be called "Daddy" gives him a reason to fight. This baby could save Dante's life..

Una guida pratica per utilizzare al meglio le strategie del Growth Hacking per le tue attività di Copywriting. Il Growth Hacking Copywriting è una disciplina emergente che utilizza i concetti e gli strumenti del Growth Hacking per il Copywriting. Utilizzare il Growth Hacking Copywriting significa quindi scrivere testi e adattarli al web sfruttando le strategie di marketing digitale e gli strumenti più innovativi per far crescere il più velocemente possibile un'impresa grazie all'acquisizione e al coinvolgimento di un maggior numero di clienti.

Il podcast Sigonella 85 ripercorre le 51 ore drammatiche del dirottamento dell’Achille Lauro, “la nave più bella del mondo“, per poi concentrarsi su ciò che è avvenuto a Sigonella: il primo no detto da un Governo Italiano agli Americani, un rifiuto che ha scatenato la più profonda crisi Italia-USA mai verificatasi dal Dopoguerra, e che ha messo in discussione gli equilibri di tutto il mondo. Un contrasto diplomatico che ha rischiato di trasformarsi in uno scontro militare. Eppure, a sentire chi, quella sera, era presenta a Sigonella, le cose non sarebbero andate così come ci sono sempre state raccontate.

Claire Taylor’s divorce left her determined to build a new life, and she hoped to do that in New York City. Studying under celebrity chef Lincoln Young at a prestigious pastry school, she couldn’t deny a strong attraction to him despite his obvious disapproval. When an unexpected kiss led to her blacklisting, she returned to Black Wolf’s Bluff with her tail between her legs.

Scarlett möchte in Cornwall neu anfangen – mit einem alten Strandkiosk, einer Portion Trotz und der Hoffnung, endlich anzukommen. Jonah, Rettungsschwimmer mit abgebrochener Arztkarriere, plant den Absprung: eine Weltreise, keine Verpflichtungen. Doch sobald sie sich begegnen, ist da diese Anziehung, gegen die keiner von beiden ankommt.

Hailey hat ihren Platz im Team der Duties erkämpft. Doch alte Fehden lodern weiter, und sie muss in der neuen Mannschaft ihren Platz finden. Zwischen Trainingskämpfen, Ränkespielen und neuen Verbündeten stößt Hailey auf Hinweise zu ihrer Herkunft. Die Sylphe Chloe hilft ihr, das Vermächtnis ihrer Mutter zu verstehen – und es zu nutzen. Während Hailey ihre neuen Kräfte entfaltet und die Nähe zu Aiden genießt, spinnt jemand im Verborgenen ein tödliches Netz.