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Un experimento literario cargado de sentimiento y pasión, en el que la autora, Patricia Almarcegui, juega a cruzar en la ficción los caminos de dos personajes históricos que jamás llegaron a encontrarse: el pintor Ingres y lady Montagu, viajera y aventurera nacida casi un siglo antes que él. Almarcegui nos plantea en este juego ficticio la apasionada historia de amor que podría haber surgido entre los dos de haberse conocido, en un delicioso romance histórico que destaca por la prosa delicada y a la vez precisa de su autora.

A young koala is separated from his mother, during the harsh bushfires in Australia. Will he ever find her again? Will he be lost forever? The animals in the eucalyptus forest help in every way they can - and so do some very valuable rescuers.

When animal lover Cora learns that Direspire's mysterious owner is looking for a new Creature Keeper, she realises this might just be the chance she's looking for to save her parents' farm. But Direspire Hall is a spooky place, and the strange creatures who live there are nothing like Cora is expecting. As Cora settles into her new life, it soon becomes clear that Direspire has its secrets and that somebody will do whatever it takes to keep them....

Two kittens are given at Christmas to two children, who live next door to each other. They get up to lots of mischief, and have fun and adventures together that Christmas, and throughout the next year....

This book is a tale about fairies and gnomes who gathered to create a New Year Fair. The fairies sat together to work out what they would sell on their stalls, and the gnomes worked out what they could build to sell at the fair. After invitations were sent to all the animals in their neighborhood, they started with their working bees to make goods. The fair was opened by Blondie, the head fairy, and Bob, the chief gnome, and money was raised for a worthwhile charity.

Since the 1980s, I’ve seen literally hundreds of diet plans come and go. Although a few of them, such as Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, and Nutrisystem, have appeared to stand the test of time, most of them seem to come and go like the wind. I got to see this up close and personal within my own family, within myself, and within the clients of my practices.

Benji, Martin, Princess, and Chester find themselves in a whole lot of trouble one morning. This was life changing and without the Feisty Four working as a team, they would not have been able to return. A short story for young listeners. Just enough thrill in the audiobook to keep the young listeners interested.

Rita may be a baby, but she has the mind (and attitude) of a teenager. Though new to walking, she's as wise-crackingly clever as anyone in Key Stage Three. She knows she is not a normal toddler - and when her parents disappear and a sinister clown and an ice-cream van seem to be hunting her down, even a soft-play centre might not be safe. It will take all Rita's cunning and resourcefulness - as well as a cat flap, a mobility scooter and a reluctant teenage sidekick - to defeat an evil conspiracy and a crazy genius villain.

Interesante colección de relatos cortos de una de las maestras del género, Mercedes Abad. En ella, la autora juega con las perturbaciones en la cotidianeidad, con lo inquietante que interrumpe la rutina: un secreto que guardar, el miedo ante una primera cita, las intrigas de un grupo de amigos, la soledad del viaje... cuentos que nos hablan de tú a tú y nos explican quiénes somos.

Easy to use tools and techniques to help you cope with your anxiety, anytime, anywhere. The modern world can be a difficult place to navigate. Sometimes your life is the same. Day-to-day struggles, troubling headlines, and personal issues can weigh upon your mind. Toolkit for Anxiety will help you recognize, understand, and accept your anxiety, giving you the power to control it.

Imagine a far-away planet where dinosaur type creatures still exist. But they have grown to be quite clever and have some of the habits and ways of humans. This is a story of how some of them live and play together, some of them are cute and some are silly, and there are a couple of rather scary ones. Dapzie and Daffy and their kids, Billy and Milly, are the main characters in this strange and funny tale.

The pretty Mermaid Princess Marina lives a happy, sunny life in Bountiful Bay with her parents the Mer King and Queen and all her fun-loving friends. Until...One Day...the Sea Witch appears upon the scene! See how she hatches a cunning plot to kidnap the Mermaid Princess and drive the Mer-folk from their happy home. But will she succeed, or will the Mer-folk foil her wicked plan?

In this sequel to Maddie and the Magic Carpet, we see Maddie and Casper take off again to go to the wedding of a prince and a princess. But on their way, they meet all sorts of weird, wonderful, and sometimes scary characters. Will they make it there safely and in time, and what special surprise awaits Maddie?

Fantasy Tale. The story of a little girl who finds a Magic Carpet with a smiley face in a market whilst on holiday, and takes him home with her. She gives him a name - Casper. Maddie and Casper will fly off into Fantasy Land and find all sorts of adventures, exciting and sometimes scary, meeting mermaids, fairies and a witch, and a prince and princess imprisoned in a Castle of Ice. But will Casper manage to bring Maddie safely home again?

If your life has ever been touched by the love and companionship of an animal, then you will want this book by your side to hear and refer to often. In this anthology, each author shares their personal story of animals who have left a special, indelible imprint on their lives. You’ll be entertained, enchanted, and inspired by these warm, engaging celebrations of animals who have brought such joy and laughter, comfort, and protection during difficult times, and profound life lessons to which we can all relate.

Funny and whimsical rhymes for the Christmas season, to entertain you and your family and friends.

Sarah and her parents have moved from London to Cornwall to start a new life in this lovely county by the sea, but there are tales that the old house they have chosen may be haunted. What will Sarah find out about the history of the house and will the dark secrets of the past become real to her?

It is the summer of 1960, and Wendy and her friends have just left school and are looking forward to life in the outside world - a world of exciting new jobs and, perhaps, the thrill of romance. Their favorite night out is going to their local Palais, meeting the boys there, and dancing the night away to the latest music.

Revised for a new audience in a new era, Inspiring Leadership in Uncertain Times by Karlin Sloan shows you how to break through the fear to survive the long haul and create a fuller, richer, more sustainable organization. Karlin Sloan is the founder and CEO of Sloan Group International, a boutique leadership development firm that provides organizational development consulting, team facilitation, and executive coaching across the globe.

Four short stories with seasonal themes, to listen to while having a cozy cuppa tea or coffee by the fireside in winter, or sitting in your deckchair in the garden in summer, with a glass of something cold and sweet!