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In 1996, Linda Cruse, a stressed-out single mum working in a job she hated, was driving along a motorway in the middle of the night, when she suffered temporary blindness. This terrifying episode led to a blinding insight: What is the point of living if living has no point? Determined to make a difference, Linda began a new life. This was the start of a scary, lonely, but always emotionally fulfilling job: teaching skills and bringing aid - and, above all, love - to war-torn refugees, the poverty-stricken, and the victims of disaster.

In Mount Vernon Love Story, bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark reveals the flesh-and-blood man who became the "father of our country" in a story that is charming, insightful, and immensely entertaining. Always a lover of history, Mary Higgins Clark wrote this extensively researched...

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year, The Devil's Dream is an animated, lyrical novel that is meant to be savored as spoken word. Consummate storyteller Lee Smith's creation will delight anyone who enjoys the sound of language and a good story.

In this heartfelt memoir, Linda Burns Huell reflects on a life shaped by love, faith, family, and service. At 19, she married her college sweetheart, Harry, and together they shared nearly 48 years of joys, struggles, and triumphs before his passing. Their union, though not without its thorns, blossomed into a legacy of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who continue to multiply and carry forward their story.

Flying with the Birds is an inspiring memoir chronicling the extraordinary life of Reverend Joe Williams the last original member of the iconic gospel group, The Dixie Hummingbirds. From a childhood in North Philadelphia marked by poverty and resilience, to becoming a Marine, gospel singer, and spiritual leader, Rev. Joe’s journey is a powerful testament to purpose, perseverance, and faith.

Tårnbyssa asuvan 13-vuotiaan Jeanettin äiti ja isäpuoli teeskentelevät, ettei tyttöä ole olemassa. Pikkuveli Jakob anelee siskoa pyytämään Jehovalta anteeksi sarjakuvia sekä salaista kännykkää. Vaikka isoveli Magnus on kuollut, lopulta Jeanett on se, joka elää kotona ja koulussa aave-elämää. Ainoa turvallinen aikuinen tytön elämässä on Layla – sitten eräänä päivänä Lolitaa siteeraava äidinkielenopettaja HH aloittaa salaisen viestittelyn tytön kanssa... David nauttii rauhallisesta työstään Amagerin poliisiasemalla, kunnes nuori tyttö ilmoitetaan kadonneeksi.

Was, wenn das Blut an meinen Händen erst der Anfang ist? Ich wache mitten in einem Alptraum auf: Neben mir liegt eine tote Frau. In meiner Hand–ein blutiges Messer. Ich weiß nicht, was passiert ist. Die letzten 24 Stunden? Wie ausgelöscht. Und mein Verlobter? Spurlos verschwunden. Ich darf jetzt nicht die Nerven verlieren, nicht zur Polizei gehen–noch nicht. Ich muss zuerst herausfinden, was geschehen ist. Wer sie war. Warum sie hier war. Und was zur Hölle ich damit zu tun habe. Aber je tiefer ich in diese Nacht eintauche, desto brüchiger wird mein Bild von der Wahrheit. Von mir. Von ihm.

Just when Linda Varisco thought the storm had passed, her life plunges even deeper into turmoil, forcing her to confront the unimaginable. With her dazzling million-dollar smile now hiding more secrets than it reveals, Linda bravely steps into single parenthood, rebuilding her chiropractic practice and trying to piece together a new normal from the shattered fragments left behind by her husband’s betrayal and addiction.

Lewis erfährt, dass er ein Stipendium an einem der renommiertesten amerikanischen Institute für Meeresbiologie erhalten hat. Er will mit Cleo darüber sprechen, kommt aber nicht dazu, weil Don verkündet, dass er und Sam übermorgen heiraten wollen.

In a time of accelerating crises and collapsing certainties, philosophy can no longer remain the distant pursuit of abstract speculation. It must become a way of orientation—a compass for living in a world of complexity, contradiction, and change. This book invites the listener into an integral vision of thought: a philosophy that does not impose dogma but weaves together insights from diverse traditions, sciences, and lived experiences. It shows how no single system contains the whole, yet each carries a fragment of truth waiting to be brought into relation.

It's Memorial Day weekend and Sonoma County's Alexander Valley is buzzing with activity. For Cece, business at Vino y Vida is going great, as is her romance with new beau, Benjamin. Meanwhile, Cece's neighbor, Richard Flora, is stirring up controversy with his newest article, an exposé of Regan Greene, power-hungry director of a valley district organization. Also in the mix is the town's big classic car show, paired with wine tastings....

Paris in den 1910er Jahren: eine Stadt voller Magie, Glanz und Künstler aus aller Welt–und eine Metropole der Halbwelt. Es herrscht große Aufregung, als in der Nähe von Coco Chanels Atelier ein Toter gefunden wird. Dann verschwinden Frauen, und Coco bangt um das Leben ihres Geliebten, eines britischen Millionärs. Schnell stellt sie fest, dass auch der ehrgeizige Pablo Picasso in kriminelle Machenschaften verstrickt ist. Führen die Spuren des Verbrechens zu ihm? Die kluge Modeschöpferin lässt nichts unversucht, um zur Aufklärung beizutragen, und entdeckt dabei so manches Geheimnis.

Maddie Pace has a gift—an ability to glimpse a person’s past just by meeting their eyes. It’s a blessing that isolates her… and a curse that others would do anything to control. Her mother, Cynthia, will stop at nothing to keep Maddie safe. But when they’re torn apart, each is thrust into a world beyond comprehension—one imprisoned, one awakening in a realm between life and death. As years pass and powers grow, their bond becomes the only hope of reunion across worlds.

John Walker was a Miami undercover narcotics agent in the 1970s. Ten years later, he was in prison for smuggling 12,000 pounds of marijuana. In prison, he connected with a South American drug lord who was still running the family operation from inside the federal pen. Within months of being paroled, John began smuggling again—this time uncut Colombian cocaine. And this time, he put everything on the line: his freedom, his family and, ultimately, his life.

Sam the sheep lives in a field somewhere in England. It’s a quiet life, but he has his friends, his favorite tree, and still manages to have the occasional adventure. As well as curious and philosophical Sam, we meet Morag the grumpy tabby cat; Ava the tiny fox, brave and determined; Liam the beetle with a dream; Terry the house-proud Terrapin; Boris the bee; and Watt the scary dog (or is he?). In this story, Sam meets some actors, makes new friends, and even takes part in a play.

365 daily meditations for practicing mindfulness and gratitude in a chaotic world—HAS HELPED OVER 1 MILLION WOMEN MANAGE STRESS, BURNOUT, AND ANXIETY We all know her. The woman who does it all. The perfectionist, Type A workaholic or busy mom who can’t remember the last time she took a...

When new next-door neighbors Georgia, Midge, and Lula first assembled on Georgia's porch in Charleston for sweet tea, they couldn't have known their gathering was the beginning of a treasured tradition. For 26 years they have met on Tuesdays at four o'clock, watching the seasons change and their children grow up, supporting each other in good times and in bad. With their ambitions as different as their personalities, these best friends anticipate many more years of tea time.

Much Ado About Nothing appears to have been written about 1599, shortly before As You Like It and Twelfth Night. The action combines two narrative threads: the spirited comedy of the courtship of Benedick and Beatrice, and the somber tale of confused love between Hero and Claudio. The first is a creation by Shakespeare and the second appears to have been drawn from an Italian source, either by Bandello or Ariosto. The action takes place in Messina. Eponymous lovers Hero and Claudio seem to be ideally matched and nearly everyone is looking forward to their impending marriage.

Are we alone in the universe—or is life a cosmic inevitability? Life in the Cosmic Context goes beyond the conventional search for extraterrestrial biology, asking deeper questions about the very nature of life and our place in an immense, evolving cosmos. In this groundbreaking work, astrobiology becomes more than the science of life beyond Earth; it is a philosophical lens for reimagining what life itself can be. From the origins of life on Earth to the potential for entirely different biochemistries elsewhere, this book challenges listeners to rethink what is possible.

Nach einem schweren Sturz bei einer Eiskunstlaufmeisterschaft sucht Izzy Zuflucht in ihrem alten Zuhause. Dort trifft sie auf den charismatischen Eishockeyprofi Liam, der gerade dabei ist, sein verkorkstes Leben zu ordnen. Trotz einer frostigen ersten Begegnung können die beiden schon bald ihre Finger nicht mehr voneinander lassen. Können Izzy und Liam die Hürden überwinden, die das Schicksal ihnen in den Weg stellt, und gemeinsam das Gleichgewicht auf dem dünnen Eis ihrer noch jungen Liebe finden.