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By the author of the acclaimed Passion Blue, a Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2012 and "a rare, rewarding, sumptuous exploration of artistic passion," comes a fascinating companion novel.

Artistically brilliant, Giulia is blessed—or cursed—with a spirit’s gift: she can hear the mysterious singing of the colors as she creates them in the convent workshop of Maestra Humilitá. It’s here that Giulia, forced into the convent against her will, has found unexpected happiness and rekindled her passion to become a painter—an impossible dream for any woman in 15th century Italy.

But when a dying Humilitá bequeaths Giulia her most prized possession—the secret formula for the luminously beautiful paint called Passion blue—Giulia realizes she’s in danger from those who have long coveted the famous color. Faced with the prospect of a life in the convent barred from painting as punishment for keeping Humilitá’s secret, Giulia is struck by a desperate idea: What if she disguises herself as a boy? Could she make her way to Venice and find work as an artist’s apprentice?

Along with the truth of who she is, Giulia carries more dangerous secrets: the exquisite voices of her paint colors and the formula for Humilitá’s Passion blue. And Venice, she discovers, with its gilded palazzos and masked balls, has secrets of its own. Trapped in her false identity in this dream-like place where reality and reflection are easily confused, and where art and ambition, love and deception hover like dense fog, can Giulia find her way?

This stunning, compelling novel explores timeless themes of love and illusion, gender and identity as it asks the question: what does it mean to risk everything to pursue your passion?

Argentina's coup d'tat in 1976 led to one of the bloodiest dictatorships in its history - 30,000 people were abducted, tortured, and subsequently "disappeared". And hundreds of babies born to pregnant political prisoners were stolen from their doomed mothers and given to families with military ties or who were collaborators of the regime. "Anala" was one of those children, raised without suspecting that she was adopted.

This audiobook tells the story of a sexy 18 year old virgin stepdaughter who finds herself reluctantly participating in the gangbang that her devious stepfather arranged for her. As the centerpiece of the sexual festivities, she learns to relish her new found sexual tasks and life experiences. Soon enough, she is given a new baby to love and care for as well!

Beaufort, North Carolina, is home to Chapters Bed and Breakfast, owned and operated by former schoolteacher Charlotte Reed. This historic 18th-century inn draws in voracious readers from far and wide with its lovingly curated special events celebrating a host of genres and authors. But when the president of a reclusive writer's fan club is found dead in the harbor by the Beaufort docks - done in by a blunt-force blow to the head - it's up to Charlotte Reed, her neighbor Ellen, and Ellen's trusty Yorkshire terrier to sniff out the killer.

Now that Thanksgiving's behind her, vintage cookware enthusiast Jaymie Leighton Müller is excitedly making plans for the upcoming Dickens Days festival - the town's month-long celebration leading up to Christmas. With a hot cider booth on the village green to warm the hearts and bodies of the townsfolk and a diorama featuring a scene from A Christmas Carol, things are shaping up for a festive season - until the town's local Scrooge is found murdered, a vintage pudding mould covering his cracked skull.

The Last Orders Pub Quiz Book: Questions for Every Round is your one-stop solution for hosting unforgettable quiz nights—at home, in the pub, or anywhere friends and family gather for some classic British fun. Packed with over 850 quiz questions across 31 themed rounds, this book covers everything from general knowledge and history to music, TV, sport, food, comedy, geography, and even the biggest events of 2024. Whether you're a seasoned quizmaster or just starting out, you'll find a mix of easy, tricky, and downright devious questions designed to challenge and entertain.

Practical ideas from the best brains in Business A sharp, jargon-free guide to the core curriculum of an MBA program, MBA in a Book shows how to master the big ideas of business and use them in a practical way to build and enhance career success. “In the world of business, ideas matter...

Are you a devoted pet owner, who wishes to understand your pet on a much deeper level? Do you believe you affect your pet’s wellbeing e.g. if you’re anxious, they’re anxious? Do you believe that you’ve come together for a reason in this life? Are you wishing to look at their health holistically, covering all bases – physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, energetic? Is this the case for you: if they’re happy, you’re happy, right? Have you had a pet pass away and felt you have perhaps seen or heard them from Spirit? Or are you struggling with grief and other emotions around their ...

Reinvigorated from her near-death experience and Zeus's unexpected declaration, Ellie is adjusting to life with magick at her fingertips again. But with three halflings to corral and a perilous Australian bushfire at the back door, she doesn't have much time to dwell on it. When a young wolf shifter goes missing during a tragic accident, it's up to Ellie and Clara to help the Faoladh find her. But finding the wolf among the bushfires is only the beginning, as a centuries old prophecy comes to bear on the Faoladh with heartbreaking consequences—unless Ellie can find a way to help them all.

This book serves as a valuable introduction to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), offering essential insights and guidance on your path toward self-discovery and personal development.

As her wedding to Lord Darkefell approaches, Lady Anne is summoned by a local girls' school to help them with a young student troubled by ghostly apparitions. She's quick to respond, and quick to discover the trickery behind the so-called ghosts. But despite her efforts to demonstrate to the student that she's been the victim of a cruel hoax, the young woman apparently jumps to her death the very next night. Stunned and saddened by the turn of events, Lady Anne soon realizes that what she thought was a prank was a dark precursor to foul play.

Gilley's whirlwind romance with creative director Stuart Jacobs began in Paris, where Stuart was sourcing fabric for the world-renowned Texas Rose Festival, which he is heading up for the first time. The festival is nothing short of spectacular, bringing in half a million people (and their wallets) to see the artistic displays, and exquisite gowns and jewels worn by the Rose Queen and her court. Stuart and his crew seem to have it all under control. But the night Cat arrives in Texas, someone is shot in cold blood, and a member of Stuart's staff is named the prime suspect!

Get ready for the quirky, the quaint and the downright fascinating tales hidden in Melbourne & Victoria's past, brought to you by The Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Join Sean Reynolds and a rotating roster of guests as we dig up the most jaw-dropping secrets and stories you've never heard. From Melbourne to Mildura, Gippsland to Geelong – we're zigzagging across Victoria to bring you the wild, weird and astoundingly true tales of our slice of Australia. This is Victoria’s history, but not as you know it.

Welcome to the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Social Anxiety course. This succinct program is designed for mental health professionals aiming to expand their capabilities in helping clients with social anxiety.

She belongs to my brother.... I’ve stood back for years watching Dax repeatedly screw things up with Kennedy, as if he doesn’t think anyone could ever swoop in and steal her away. Breakup after breakup, they always end up back together, even though I’ve always had a thing for her. I’m tired of waiting. He had his chance. I want mine. When Dixie’s Alibi - her Grandmother’s bar - needs a new cook for the food truck, I jump at the opportunity, despite the fact that Kennedy Ward hates me. At least, she pretends she does. We both know she secretly wants me and always has.

Six months after Noam Álvaro helped overthrow the despotic government of Carolinia, the Atlantians have gained citizenship, and Lehrer is chancellor. But despite Lehrer's image as a progressive humanitarian leader, Noam has finally remembered the truth that Lehrer forced him to forget - that Lehrer is responsible for the deadly magic infection that ravaged Carolinia.

Connie Darke is trying to run away from the traumas in her past, and it's led her home, to the small rural council estate she left almost 20 years earlier. Matilda Reynolds has spent most of her long life in the Worcestershire village of Stonecastle, and she's content there, with her animals and her solitude. Until a fall lands her in hospital, and Matilda has to turn to her strange young neighbor Connie for help looking after her home. Out of their tentative arrangement, each woman gains a new sense of community.

From the moment Niall Gibbs lays eyes on Lady Olivia Goodall, he is entranced. Even as a young boy, her fragile beauty calls to something deep inside him, making it difficult to stay away from her. And stay away, he should, since she happens to be the daughter of his master: an earl who would not take kindly to the attentions of a stable groom. When Olivia goes off to London for her first Season, Niall doesn’t think to ever see her again. However, she returns a year later, ruined with a newborn babe in her arms, and a mind riddled by torment.

The law never stops evolving. Now, Victorian lawyers have a new way to stay informed. Cross-Examined is a new podcast from the Law Institute of Victoria. Tune in to hear experts on hot topics in the law and the changes shaping the legal profession. Regular episodes will cover everything from AI and cyber threats to ethical dilemmas, workplace taboos and practice management insights. To make sure you don’t miss our first episodes, landing in early 2026. Find and subscribe to Cross-Examined on your favourite podcast app today.

Come join us in our podcast where we will discuss stories on the internet, and yap about whatever comes to us. Featuring Tori, our iconic girl, Mena (the one who started this), & Lou. Each episode has wacky and exclusive bloopers at the end! Hope you enjoy. :)