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After their devastating journey from the Anchor to Sophia, Clive and Clover Hamill, Gemma Poplin, and Paz Dedios have all been separated - not only in space, but in their convictions. In the Anchor, Clive would like nothing better than to never speak with Paz again, but when he is tapped to help with her interrogation, the two of them begin to reconcile their differences, which don’t run nearly as deep as they expected. In Sophia, as Clover learns more and more about the city and its enigmatic director, Zeno, his faith in his mission begins to waver.

Double-meanings, disguises and dirty laundry abound as Sir John Falstaff sets about improving his financial situation by wooing Mistress Page and Mistress Ford. But the ‘Merry Wives’ quickly cotton on to his tricks and decide to have a bit of fun of their own at Falstaff’s expense.

The fifth in the new Naxos AudioBooks series "In a Nutshell", The French Revolution is a short and accessible introduction to one of the most important periods in European history. It brings vividly to life the implacable Robespierre, the frightened Marie Antoinette and the iconic image of the guillotine. But it also demonstrates the key role the Revolution played in the development of European politics.

Laila and her husband, James, arrive for a week's holiday in the Maldives, much in need of a fresh start. While James spends his time exploring the island, Laila relaxes by the pool and finds herself drawn to the seemingly perfect family who arrived on the same flight as them. Emilia is on holiday with her husband and 12-year-old twin boys. She has no idea who Laila is or that she has been watching her family since they arrived. Emilia is enjoying her holiday far too much to worry about anyone else. But five days later Emilia's world is blown apart by a horrifying accident.

Dr Rea Dharmasena is devastated when she loses out on her dream research job to her med-school rival, Dr Julia Stone. When it comes to light that Julia got the job using Rea's own cutting-edge research, Rea just can't let it go. Until finally, just after a life-changing medical discovery, Julia is found dead. Now Rea has the dream job she's always wanted. A job she would kill for.

En janvier 2019, les familles d’Edith Blais et de l’Italien Luca Tacchetto lancent un appel à l’aide: les deux voyageurs ont disparu quelque part en Afrique sans laisser de traces. Entre la nouvelle de leur disparition et celle de leur libération, 15 mois s’écouleront pendant lesquels personne ne sait ce qu’il est advenu d’eux. Avec Le sablier, Edith lève le voile sur son histoire et répond aux questions que tous se posent.

Geeky teen pushover Tracy Bracey is finally dead, replaced by the beautiful and confident Tessa. After years of bullying, the darkness hovering over her appears to be fading. She has at long last become the vibrant woman she truly wants to be. Well, there is one thing missing...But with a promising music career taking off, the last thing she needs is the incessant matchmakers in town trying to hook her up with every wannabe cowboy available.

Corey has dug himself into a hole so deep, he can't see a way out. His only goal now is to see this rough patch through. But then Bella waltzes into his life and knocks him on his ass - figuratively and literally. Now, there's nothing he wouldn't do to prove to her that his wild days are a thing of the past. But he just might need some of his rebellious ways if he wants to keep what he's finally found.

Sarah's been reduced to being the girl with the crazy mom, a reputation that's not likely to increase her chances of landing her dream promotion at the resort across the bay. Especially with the new competition. Ben is an attractive, sophisticated, and savvy businessman, clearly there to destroy her chances of getting the job. Her luck couldn't be worse. Benjamin Rothschild has come to the popular upscale resort strictly for business. There to evaluate Sarah for a new position, he can't help being drawn in by her.

Willow has had a hard time trusting people, especially men, ever since her reckless father abandoned her at a young age for the romantic façade of life on the open road. After finally graduating from college, she's now enjoying her new job and carefree life on the beach. When an injured stranger shows up on her doorstep looking for her deceased dad, she is instantly thrust back into the dark past she's been trying to escape her whole life.

Cole is used to fame and has had his fill of women who fall at his feet, but the one woman he's desired the most shows nothing but discontent for him and his reckless ways. Wendy can't stand Cole, at least not in her head. Her body and heart, on the other hand, desire him beyond anyone else.

Shelly has always dreamed of going back to Surf Breeze. When she finally sets out on her own and buys a run-down building along the popular boardwalk, she hires a sexy but annoying contractor to help her turn it into her dream boutique. What she hadn't counted on was finding herself slowly changing with her surroundings. Fighting against an overbearing family, she'll learn to not only follow her own dreams, but stand up for something she believes in.

Spoiled rich girl Savannah has always had a lust for sexy men, a wild appetite for partying, and a blatant disregard for others. When she finds herself pregnant and alone after burning all her bridges, it looks like she'll be getting a taste of her own medicine. Stubborn and set in her ways, she pushes away the only person who really cares. Billy has one goal, to convince Savannah that hope and happiness are still within reach. But something's got to give.

Ryan has been an undercover narcotics cop for so long, he can't remember what it's like not to jump at shadows. But when a dark haired beauty shows up claiming that she was hired by his brother to track him down, she's jeopardized his cover and put both their lives in danger from one of the most powerful Mexican drug lords.

Travis Nolan is back in town and doing everything he can to get right back out of it again. Finding out that his father devised a way to keep him locked in the small town of Fairplay, even after death, has him doing everything he can to complete his new obligations. But now there's a small pixy red-head that just won't get out of his way and out of his mind.

Melissa is back in Fairplay, Texas, for good. After taking over the small health clinic in town, she finally feels like she has everything she's ever wanted. But when Reece West walks into the clinic, she quickly switches her gears as to what her desires are. Now she'll do just about anything to get the man of her dreams.

Haley has waited her whole life for Wes. They were secret sweethearts all throughout school until he shocks her by joining the military right after graduation. Heartbroken, Haley must wait until the day he comes home. But it has been five long years, and she has finally decided to move on with her life. That is, until he walks back into town, sexier than ever. Wes has had one thing on his mind since leaving town, getting back to Haley.

Grant's back in town. Helping his father with his legal practice had never been in his plan, but after trying to live in the city and deciding it wasn't for him, he wants nothing more than to settle down back in his hometown. He even buys a small farm to prove to himself that he's back to stay. Then, after stepping in and helping the town's bad girl out one night, he starts to see below Alexis' act. Now all he needs to do is convince her that choosing a good guy is not always a bad thing.

My Life on the Run chronicles the heatstroke and frostbite, heartache and triumphs he's experienced while competing in more than 1,000 competitive races on all seven continents. With the wit and wisdom of a seasoned insider, Yasso tells runners what they need to know to navigate the logistics of running in an unfamiliar country. He also offers practical guidance, such as 5-K, 10-K, half-marathon, and marathon training schedules, including his innovative technique known as the Yasso 800s for beginner, intermediate, and advanced runners.

Politics, manners, humor, sexuality, wealth, even our definitions of success are periodically renegotiated based on the new values society chooses to use as a lens to judge what is acceptable. Are these new values randomly chosen or is there a pattern? Pendulum chronicles the stuttering history of western society; that endless back-and-forth swing between one excess and another, always reminded of what we left behind.