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Sie sind für uns Helfer in der Not und manchmal lebensnotwendig, Medikamente bergen aber auch Risiken und Nebenwirkungen. Die Pharmazeutin Christine Gitter kennt sie ganz genau: die Fragen und Sorgen all jener, die eine Apotheke aufsuchen. Wie soll man es schaffen, eine riesige Kapsel zu schlucken? Woher weiß die Kopfschmerztablette, dass sie in den Kopf soll und: Gibt es diese Pille auch vegan? Jetzt hat sie ihr gesammeltes Apothekenwissen aufgeschrieben.

Als Ärztin für Haut- und Geschlechtskrankheiten sind Tabus das tägliche Brot von Yael Adler. Nichts Menschliches ist ihr fremd. Doch jeden Tag begegnet sie in ihrer Praxis Menschen, die lange still vor sich hin leiden, sich schämen und schweigen. Da geht es um Hautausschläge an sehr privaten Stellen, um Juckreiz am Po, den Verdacht auf eine Geschlechtskrankheit oder Probleme im Bett, um Körpergerüche, Blähungen und Verstopfungen, um übermäßigen Haarwuchs oder Fußpilz. Diesen Menschen kann geholfen werden! Hier erzählt Yael Adler unverkrampft und humorvoll von allen Tabuzonen des menschlichen Körpers.

Ein kleiner Ort im ländlichen Louisiana. Seine afroamerikanischen Bewohner blicken mit Stolz auf eine lange Tradition und Geschichte, und vor allem auf ihre Kinder, die von Generation zu Generation hellhäutiger zu werden scheinen. Stella und Desiree etwa, Zwillingsschwestern von ganz unterschiedlichem Wesen. Aber in einem sind sie sich einig: Hier sehen sie keine Zukunft für sich. In New Orleans trennen sich ihre Wege. Denn Stella tritt unbemerkt in eine nur weißen Amerikanern vorbehaltene Welt - und bricht alle Brücken hinter sich ab.

"Ich würde lieber ein Bild machen, als eines zu sein" – zu dieser Erkenntnis kommt Lee Miller im Alter von zweiundzwanzig Jahren. Sie gibt ihre Karriere als Mannequin in New York auf und zieht nach Paris. Ohne Geld oder einen Plan, dafür aber mit der Kamera ihres Vaters. Inmitten der schillernden Künstlerwelt der 1930er Jahre verliebt sie sich in den ebenso genialen wie eifersüchtigen Man Ray, der sie als Assistentin einstellt und unterrichtet. Ihre Freunde sind Picasso und Cocteau, mit ihnen durchtanzt sie die Nächte und macht Ausflüge ans Meer.

Alle Jahre wieder macht sich die halbe Republik kurz vor den Feiertagen auf den Weg zur buckligen Verwandtschaft. Als ob der Besuch bei Tante und Onkel nicht schon schlimm genug wäre, quälen wir uns stundenlang durch den Stau, fluchen über den ICE in verkehrter Wagenreihung oder sitzen auf dem verschneiten Rollfeld fest, während unser Airbus zum wiederholten Mal enteist wird. Und das alles umgeben von nicht minder nervigen Nichten, Neffen, Omas und Opas, die sich ebenfalls nicht vor dem Besuch bei der Familie zu drücken wussten.

Raised in post-Revolution Granville, Massachusetts, James Gould could only imagine the beauty and warmth of the lands to the south. It was there that he longed to build bridges and lighthouses from his very own designs and plans. His gripping story unfolds as Gould follows his dream to the raw settlement of Bangor on the Penobscot River, St. Simons Island off the coast of Georgia, lawless Spanish East Florida, and back - at last and finally - to St. Simons.

Reaching manhood in the tumultuous years before the Civil War, James Gould’s son Horace returns to St. Simons and finds himself disheartened by the intolerance of others on his beloved island. However, he wins the heart of his lovely neighbor Deborah Abbott, who adores her Mr. Gould and becomes his wife, despite the difference in their years. But even though she is unconcerned with his rumored past, she is saddened by his lack of faith....

In this masterful novel, a wealthy young northerner, Anson Dodge, discovers new meaning in his life on St. Simons Island, Georgia, just after the Civil War. A man of remarkable and unforgettable kindness and strength, he shares his heart with two very different women - Ellen, who passionately adores him, and Anna, who comforts him in sorrow. They each surrender themselves to his dreams. Anson Dodge's story unfolds as a beautiful tale of honor when he rebuilds the war-torn Christ Church, Frederica, in memory of happy and lost love.

This book is coming from my heart. I am a "WHY" person and know there is a reason for all human behavior and a solution to every problem. All our problems stem from feelings of worthlessness. Drugs, gangs, homelessness are all symptoms of worthless feelings brought about from a lack of praise. Stop struggling with an unruly child and learn communications skills. Everything comes with a set of operating instructions and children are no exception.

Welcome to Pity Party, where the social anxieties that plague us all are twisted into funny, deeply resonant, and ultimately reassuring psychological thrills. There's a story about a mood ring that tells the absolute truth. One about social media followers who literally follow you around. And one about a kid whose wish for a new, improved self is answered when a mysterious box arrives in the mail. There's also a personality test, a fortune teller, a letter from the Department of Insecurity, and an interactive Choose Your Own Catastrophe.

Shame on Me is a personal and powerful exploration of history and identity, colour and desire from a writer who, having been plagued with confusion about her race all her life, has at last found kinship and solidarity in story.

Caitlin Benoit assumed the next destination would be her time, her world. Instead, the stone thrusts her further into the past and onto a different continent. Now in 1831 England, she's discovered by William, the Duke of Lancaster. By sheer luck, he's willing to allow her into his manor. While she fights to gain a footing in this new time, Caitlin discovers the stone also ripped John from Charleston.

Ever since a tragic car accident around the holidays claimed his mother and sister, Kline West has disliked Christmas. Partially blaming his father for the accident, Kline barely returns his phone calls and only comes to visit him during Christmas so that they can emotionally weather the holiday together. When Kline’s father unexpectedly throws a welcome-home party for the country singer, the pressure becomes more than Kline can bear. Fleeing seems the best solution to ease his stress, and he finds himself at the local coffee shop where Aurora happens to be working.

Jas Arsenault won’t let a bad breakup ruin her Christmas. Her heart aches for someone to spend the holiday with, but time with her family will have to be enough. But they’ve made it their mission to find her a girlfriend, and they won’t stop until she has one...no matter how much she protests. Chloe Simmons has always been alone, and this year will be no different. Snowbound at a ski resort with total strangers must be better than spending the holiday by herself, right?

Nebel liegt über dem Süden Schwedens, als in Malmö eine der umstrittensten Künstlerinnen des Landes ermordet aufgefunden wird. Zuvor war ihre Kunst mutwillig zerstört. Mit merkwürdigem Lehm, der eine gruselige Verbindung zu einem ungelösten Mordfall, einem COLD CASE, herstellt. Vor 15 Jahren war ein Mann auf brutale Weise ermordet worden. Am Opfer fand man damals das gleiche Material. Tess Hjalmarsson stürzt sich in die Ermittlungen.

Three generations of women come together in this addictive debut full of family secrets, heart-wrenching drama, and the promise of second chances.

This adapted edition of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is designed to make classic literature accessible and engaging for all listeners, especially reluctant learners in high school literature units.

Straight-laced Rose loves books, swimming, and the folk choir. So when her gregarious best friend arrives home from a 10-year around-the-world trip, her safe, comfortable existence is thrown into disarray. Rose is persuaded to take on the role of matron of honor, but not for a traditional church wedding: The ceremony is to take to take place on a Mediterranean beach. She is promised sun, sea, sand, and a rousing good time. But how will she cope with her fear of flying, mosquitoes, men, and everything else that takes her out of her comfort zone?

She's a no-holds-barred, kick-butt, don't-cover-the-ugly-parts archaeologist. History wants to teach her a lesson. The journey begins with a backpack and lip gloss. Caitlin Benoit finds her blood quickened by a new, intriguing site. An initial exploration leads to the discovery of a mysterious river rock with peculiar etchings. Puzzled, she breaks all the rules to examine the stone closer. When she brushes away the dirt, 2017 folds away to leave Caitlin standing in pre-Civil War Charleston.

Morocco - it simmers with exotic sounds, smells, flavors, and spices. From its souks (markets) to the medinas (ancient walled cities) to the kasbahs (fortified villages/citadels) to the riads (homes built around a courtyard) and to its unique cuisine. The majesty of the snowcapped High Atlas Mountains; the Palmeraie - acre upon acre of stately date palms; and the pristine, virgin, undulating sands of the Sahara. Journey with me to this exotic land, where ancient medieval sights and traditions thrive and endure.