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Despite the diversions offered at Thorncliff Manor, former spy James, the earl of Woodford, has one purpose in staying there. He must find an encoded book that exposes a conspiracy within the British aristocracy. And he must do so without revealing his purpose to the clever, tempting Chloe Heartly. The lady has a knack for appearing wherever it is least convenient. In the library. In the salon. And especially in his arms....

Aprite le porte a un pizzico di magia! Incantesimo dopo incantesimo, il giorno in cui Ella potrà frequentare la Scuola di Magia e diventare come Fata Mammetta è sempre più vicino. Certo, anche da Aspirante Fata le sorprese non mancano e nemmeno i guai! Chi mai avrebbe immaginato di incontrare una sirena o di vedere, durante la gara di scienze, un vulcano di cartone che sputa fuoco vero?

Ella è una bambina speciale. Nessuno lo sa perché è un segreto, neppure i suoi migliori amici Tom e Lenka, ma da grande diventerà una vera fata, proprio come la sua mamma! Certo, magari non proprio uguale a lei... Fata Mammetta infatti è un po' pasticciona e spesso nei suoi incantesimi qualcosa va storto. Per fortuna può contare su Ella, l'Aiutante Fata migliore che si possa immaginare, capace di risolvere i guai più incredibili con la giusta formula magica, un sorriso e tanta fantasia.

When recently engaged Nat flips through a bridal magazine, she spots a quiz on page 111 about being ready for marriage. After failing it, she’s determined to prove it wrong. If only it was that easy. Getting married to Archie, whose smile makes her insides go funny, should be a dream come true. So why is it a total nightmare?

I’m a witch with a business to run. The last thing I need is Orson, head of security for the Howling Death pack, arrogantly striding into my bar like he owns the place. This werewolf gets me hot and bothered, but not like that. It doesn’t matter how low his growl is, or how arresting his eyes are. He’s a prick and I just deal with him because his pack is in charge. But when a dragon shifter corners me into making a dangerous potion, the prickly wolf might be the only one who can help me save our small community.

Lady Rebecca is determined to find a husband on her own terms, rather than marry any of the aging suitors her greedy aunt and uncle foist upon her. Her chance comes at the Kingsborough Ball, where she meets several potential grooms...yet no one compares to the dangerously handsome Daniel Neville. Notorious rake and heir to the Marquess of Wolvington, Daniel Neville is in need of a bride, but finding a lady who's willing to accept his past is an entirely different matter.

In Feather Trails, wildlife biologist and birder Sophie A. H. Osborn reveals how the harmful environmental choices we’ve made—including pesticide use, the introduction of invasive species, lead poisoning, and habitat destruction—have decimated Peregrine Falcons, Hawaiian Crows, and California Condors.

Reeling from her unsatisfying, high-pressure life, Emily decides she needs a change. She decides on a whim to drive to her father's abandoned home on the coast of Maine, a sprawling, historic house where she'd spent magical summers as a child. But the house, long-neglected, is in dire need of repair, and the winter is no time to be in Maine. Emily hasn't been there in 20 years. Now, for some reason, with her life reeling, Emily feels drawn to the only childhood place she ever knew.

The Hungry Games is your go-to podcast for all things weight loss, nutrition, and wellness. Join us as we explore the highs, lows, and hidden truths behind shedding pounds and building a healthier lifestyle. Whether you’re just starting out or striving to break through a plateau, each episode dives into real stories, expert advice, and actionable tips to help you navigate your journey with confidence. From debunking diet myths to understanding sustainable weight loss, we cover it all—with a healthy dose of motivation and humour along the way. Ready to transform? Let the Hungry Games begin!

Van de auteur van de Bridget Jones-boeken! Het leven van Rosie Richardson lijkt perfect. Ze heeft een sprankelende baan op een Londense pr-afdeling en een ongelooflijk knappe tv-presentator aan haar zij. Maar diep van binnen hunkert ze naar meer... Wanneer het tot haar doordringt hoe weinig haar vriend voor haar voelt, verandert Rosie van koers. Ze vertrekt naar de andere kant van de wereld om de handen uit de mouwen te steken in een vluchtelingenkamp. Eenmaal gesetteld in Nambula (hartje Afrika) moet ze aan de bak om een rampzalige hongersnood te voorkomen

Depuis leur commissariat oublié, Anne Capestan et sa drôle de brigade suivent avec attention le phénomène des « piqûres en soirée » qui se propage sur tout le territoire. Jusqu’à ce que trois femmes s’effondrent, empoisonnées, devant les Galeries Lafayette... Un indice rappelle une affaire des années 1990, celle d’un serial killer qui vient d'être libéré... Bonne nouvelle : le nouveau directeur de la judiciaire leur confie l’affaire. Mauvaise nouvelle : s’ils la résolvent, ils devront renoncer à leur cocon de la rue des Innocents pour rejoindre le Bastion, siège de la PJ parisienne.

WILLKOMMEN! 🪤 Dies ist mein mehr oder weniger (eher weniger) professioneller Podcast über Illustration, kreativ sein, Schabernack und Spaß. Weitere Themen beinhalten: (Kinder-)Bücher und Comics, Buchmessen, Spiele, witzige Träume, Hunde und Tiere, Hobbys und Handarbeit und Sachen, die mir eben passieren. Es ist kein Business-Podcast, aber manchmal ein bisschen. Ich kann einfach ewig labern und wollte schon immer einen Podcast haben. Yippie!!!

Sie erzählt von dem Druck, eine perfekte Christin sein zu müssen, dem Kampf gegen die eigene Mutter, dem Ausstieg und der Befreiung. Als Volljährige nimmt sie all ihren Mut zusammen und kehrt trotz Manipulation, Isolation und emotionaler Erpressung der Sekte den Rücken. Heute hat sie entgegen ihrer homophoben Erziehung einen schwulen besten Freund, ist tätowiert, geht in Clubs und hat Sex, ohne verheiratet zu sein.

Was passiert, wenn ein Spitzenkoch und ein Chefarzt gemeinsam über Essen sprechen? In diesem Podcast treffen Thomas Alfons Imbusch, Koch und Gastgeber, und Dr. Ulrich Frank Pape, Chefarzt für Innere Medizin, aufeinander – und verbinden zwei Welten: Genuss, Ernährung und Gesundheit.Wir sprechen mit Sophie Lehmann über die Kunst des bewussten Essens, die Bedeutung der Verdauung für unser Wohlbefinden und die Frage, wie Genuss und Gesundheit sich gegenseitig bereichern können.Ob Mythen über Ernährung, spannende Einblicke in die Darmgesundheit oder Geschichten aus Küche und Klinik – ...

Mackenzie “Kiki” Forbes finds herself in a pickle. Either become her snarky sister’s nanny or move halfway across the country to work as assistant to the stylist of a country music star. Neither job sounds ideal, although bedazzling cowboy boots may be a hell of a lot more interesting than ironing her brother-in-law’s underwear. But life on the road as the errand coffee girl for a sold-out tour leaves much to be desired. That is until Kiki meets her sinfully sexy new boss’ boss.

Six weeks ago, Leah Turner snuck into a witch high-society masked ball and promised to abide by two rules: 1. Don't draw attention to yourself. 2. Don't talk to anyone. As a human, Leah took a huge risk by even attending—and by talking to the enigmatic warlock who had her wanting to rip off her mask. But this Cinderella had to leave the ball before anyone discovered her secret.

Willkommen bei Schwedens Dezernat für die wirklich hoffnungslosen Fälle! Eigentlich steht Kriminalinspektorin Leonore Asker – Tochter eines durchgeknallten Preppers und einer Überflieger-Rechtsanwältin – kurz vor der Beförderung: Die Leitung der Abteilung für Schwerverbrechen in Malmö ist ihr so gut wie sicher. Stattdessen wird sie noch während der Ermittlungen in einem spektakulären Entführungsfall in ein Dezernat versetzt, von dem sie noch nie gehört hat: Ihre neuen Kollegen, allesamt Außenseiter und Nerds, nennen es nur "Dezernat für hoffnungslose Fälle", denn hier landet, was bei der Polizei als unlösbar gilt.

When Tasha builds a snow girl with her grandpa, all she wants is for her to be real. If only wishes on snow could come true. Then Tasha meets Alyana, a friend made of wishes, starlight, snowfall, and magic. But when your best friend is made of winter, what do you do when spring comes?

There is the whole world, and in it, there's a city, and in that city, there's a house, and in that house, there are two half-houses, and in one of those half-houses, there lives a pair of sisters named Stella and Marigold. Stella, who's seven, likes cats and axolotls and second grade. But most of all, she likes Marigold. Marigold, who's four, likes gibbons and red paint and the plumber. But most of all, she likes Stella.

Aiden O’Reilly is a monster in a tailored suit. A beautiful villain who ruthlessly crushes his enemies. And my father made the mistake of crossing him. Now I’m being forced into an arranged marriage with the man who once stole my heart and broke it. But even though I have to wear his ring and share his bed, I vow not to let myself fall for him again. It doesn’t matter that his touch inflames a dark desire inside me that craves only him. It doesn’t matter that memories of the past keep infecting our present. It doesn’t matter that he looks at me as if no other woman exists.