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SET IN DUBLIN'S LIBERTIES, Estelle Birdy's explosively original debut Ravelling channels the energies and agonies of young men let loose in the city, their city, navigating the tumultuous trajectory of youth and young manhood, where they balance their hopes with the harsh realities of their present. Hurtling between friendships, feuds, drug-deals, family and brushes with the law, this is modern Dublin as never before portrayed.

The Lost Boys meets Wilder Girls in this supernatural feminist YA novel. It's 1987 and unfortunately it's not all Madonna and cherry lip balm. Mayhem Brayburn has always known there was something off about her and her mother, Roxy. Maybe it has to do with Roxy's constant physical pain, or maybe...

Otto Bloom has had an interesting start to his life, having been shielded in Fairy Land until a cure for the curse he was under could be found. Now he is back with his family, the Blooms. As an illness makes him feel low, he becomes riddled with doubts about his place in the family. He is caught off guard when an urgent message arrives from Fairy Land. Feeling like this is his time to step up to save his family, Otto makes a decision that will have dire consequences. Otto will need to believe in himself and the power of family in a bid to finally rid Fairy Land of its darkest threat.

Martha Bloom has always been the most sensible Bloom child and takes her role as eldest seriously, but even she cannot contain her excitement at an invitation to visit Fairyland once again. An idyllic day visiting the companion class at the new fairy school quickly turns sour when an old nemesis steals something of great importance.

Beatrice Bloom is excited but a bit apprehensive to be heading through the fairy door once again with her sister and cousins. The adventure quickly turns ominous with the arrival of old foes and new enemies who are conspiring to overthrow the throne. Is Beatrice brave enough to embrace magic once more to help her friends? And can she restore the star crystal to its rightful place before time runs out?

One tiny discovery can have enormous consequences.... Almost 10-year-old Octavia Bloom is looking for adventure, but when it comes, it's in the shape of a tiny fairy door. Dragging her reluctant sister and cousins into the mystery, Octavia discovers her family are hiding not one but two life-changing secrets.

Eden, 16 ans, va passer l'été dans la famille recomposée de son père, à Santa Monica, en Californie. Ce dernier a refait sa vie... Ce qui veut dire trois nouveaux demi-frères pour Eden. Le plus âgé, Tyler, est un vrai bad-boy : séducteur, égocentrique, violent... Fascinée, elle ne peut s'empêcher de succomber au charme de la seule personne qui lui est défendue : son demi-frère.

Joss Whedon has much to teach his fans, as he unfurls epics of sacrifice and heroism for superheroes and ordinary people. Whedon offers lessons to improve the world and our roles within it. This book compares themes, motifs, and archetypes across all his works, teasing out the common threads and the messages within

The Divergent series is delighting the world with its epic of Tris and Four struggling through revolutions to create a better world. But there are deeper meanings and symbols beneath the surface. Why is it fitting that teens numbered three and four should remake the world? How many Biblical references appear? Why are ravens and crows such popular symbols? And what themes and images does this series share with The Hunger Games and all the other dystopias, past and present?

The tales of one family and their larger-than-many-lives sister, Antoine, weaves together the vibrant, epic story of Guadaloupe and its diaspora. A young woman born in the suburbs of Paris—whose skin color and memories of occasional childhood visits alone connect her to her father’s native...

The enchanting poetry of childhood has long inspired artists to capture its essence in their work. Among these interpretations, the Christ-child symbolizes the pinnacle of idealized innocence and divine beauty, epitomized in the portrayal of the Babe of Bethlehem. This artistic influence permeates all depictions of children, whether they are shown as regal figures or street waifs. True artists see the unique lovability and charm inherent in every child, masterfully translating these qualities onto canvas and inviting us to celebrate their timeless allure. (Summary from the Preface of ...

J'ai accompagné des centaines de personnes dans leur développement de carrière - du CEO d'entreprise à succès au jeune de milieu défavorisé à Manille. Je forme et je coache les cadres dirigeants au Leadership et au Management. Et je gère le développement commercial de DIADEM Consulting, entreprise de plus de 10 années d'expérience dans le domaine des softskills. Mes clients incluent les dirigeants d'entreprises, responsables de départements, managers et entrepreneurs. Mon rôle est de désamorcer les imposteurs qui bloquent l'évolution professionnelle. C'est pourquoi chaque mois ...

Successful essayist, columnist, writing instructor, and editor Estelle Erasmus will show you how to find your voice, write stellar pieces, and get published.

Über Nacht geht ein TikTok der Schülerin Love Thompson viral. Ihre Followerzahl steigt stündlich und ihre neugewonnene Agentin stellt sie dem einflussreichen TikToker Damian vor, mit dem sie eine vermeintlich perfekte Beziehung eingeht. Als Influencer-Pärchen sind sie unschlagbar. Bis er einen Unfall baut und Love dafür geradesteht. Weg sind ihre Follower, weg sind ihre Sponsorendeals, weg ist ihr Freund. Um ihr Image aufzupolieren, greift sie zu einer Notlösung: eine Fake-Beziehung mit Austin Grey, dem jungen, unscheinbaren Typ, der das Diner seines verstorbenen Vaters retten möchte.

Sacred Curiosity for the Spiritually Curious (and Slightly Skeptical)

Bienvenue dans audio entre copines ! Ici, on parle sport, amitié, mariage et tous ces petits (et grands) moments qui font vibrer nos vies de trentenaires. On se confie, on rigole, on s’inspire ! À écouter entre deux cafés ou en pause bien méritée. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Adelaide Sinclair is six weeks away from her dream wedding - or so everyone thinks. Hailey Clark is a rule-following, itinerary-wielding maid of honour who'd rather be anywhere but Vegas. Evelyn Sinclair is finally twenty-one and ready to live it up. As secrets unravel and sparks fly, Addy, Hailey and Evie find themselves on unexpected paths of self-discovery, sisterhood, and maybe even love. What happens in Vegas might not stay in Vegas - but it just might change everything.

Bienvenue dans le French Vocal, de Parlons French; le podcast où je te parle en direct de la vie, de la culture et du français ! Chaque épisode te plonge dans des anecdotes, des expressions, du vocabulaire et des histoires du quotidien, le tout en français naturel, authentique et vivant. Que tu sois débutant ou passionné de français, tu pourras apprendre sans t'en rendre compte, pratiquer avec moi et découvrir la vie en France telle qu’on la vit raiment. Un podcast authentique, parfait pour tous ceux qui veulent découvrir la culture française et enrichir leur vocabulaire courant.

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Depuis toujours, Clic et Cloc sont les meilleurs amis du monde. Ils ne se quittent jamais. Jusqu'au jour où Cloc disparaît. Paniqué, Clic part à sa recherche : "Avez-vous vu Cloc ?" Loin de son ami, il s'inquiète de ne plus être vraiment lui.