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While war and revolution continue to ravage Europe, Dorothy Peto embraces her new role at Scotland Yard as she and several detectives investigate a series of jewel thefts. Then Dorothy is tasked with assisting the inscrutable Inspector Derwent and the charming Colonel Cartier to find a missing French aristocrat. Their enquiries take them to a country house in Yorkshire, that’s been converted to a hospital for wounded soldiers and was the last place the Frenchman visited. However, the more questions they ask, the more questions they have.

A bold argument that “equality” is a racist, patriarchal ideal that perpetuates women’s systemic oppression and limits the possibilities of feminism—with a plan to transform the movement For more than a century, women have fought for equality. Yet, time and again, their battles have...

The year is 1897, and gifted violinist Reuven Bloom is 15 years old. Life for the Jews in Russia is very hard. First Reuven's best friend is captured to serve in the Tsar's army, and then his parents and older sister are murdered. Reuven's dreams of music must be set aside. Now he has only one goal: escape. With his baby sister strapped to his back, Reuven sets off toward an unknown freedom. His journey takes him first across Russia, and then ultimately to America.

Growing up on Forge's streets has taught Kyra how to stretch a coin. And when that's not enough, her uncanny ability to scale walls and bypass guards helps her take what she needs. But when the leader of the Assassins Guild offers Kyra a lucrative job, she hesitates. She knows how to get by on her own, and she's not sure she wants to play by his rules. But he is persistent - and darkly attractive - and Kyra can't quite resist his pull.

Ashera del Cid is a talented demon hunter, but when she kills a demigod's pet dragon, the hunter becomes the hunted. Her only potential ally is Ramiel, a sexy-as-hell demon. Now the two must work together to battle dragons and demigods…and the chemistry crackling between them.

Are you ready to learn Mandarin Chinese in a way that's easy, natural, and even enjoyable? Imagine soaking up the beauty of one of the world's most spoken languages while you drift off to sleep. In Learn Mandarin Chinese While You Sleep: Sleep, Soak Up Mandarin, and Speak with Ease!, you'll discover a revolutionary method that combines language learning with relaxation. This book is designed for people who want to learn Mandarin without the stress and struggle of traditional study methods.

Raw, real, and relatable, this book is your guide to navigating life's fires. Bianca Olthoff is here to show that our struggles and hardships may be the fire that refines us instead of destroys us, brings us hope instead of despair, and leads us right into the arms of a God who loves us. Play...

Inspired by the remarkable life of Dorothy Peto, the Metropolitan Police’s first female superintendent. In 1914, the idea of a female police officer is dismissed as absurd, but to a small group of determined women, not impossible.

To avenge his mother's mistreatment at the hands of her upper-crust employer, self-made real estate tycoon Marcus Pearson needs entree into their exclusive world. When DC socialite Pamela Harrington comes to him for help, Marcus realizes the golden admission ticket he's been seeking has suddenly fallen into his lap.

From ensorcelled princesses to a frog that speaks, an enchanting collection of fairy tales from the Newbery Medal-winning author.

Born during the Cuban revolution in 1959, Yocandra learns that for a woman to survive in the world of communist machismo, she must use all her assets - her body, her wits, and most importantly, her ability to transform disillusionment into wonder.

Anglemore Park is the ancestral home of Lady Emily Hargreave's husband Colin. But the stately calm of country life is destroyed when their neighbor, the Marquess of Montagu, bursts through the French doors from the garden and falls down dead in front of the shocked gathering. But who has a motive for murdering the young aristocrat? The lovely cousin who was threatened by his engagement, the Oxford friend he falsely accused of cheating, the scheming vicar's daughter he shamelessly seduced or the relative no one knew existed who appears to claim the Montagu title?

Wie gelingt es, Kinder in ihrer emotionalen Entwicklung optimal zu unterstützen? In diesem Hörbuch trifft moderne Neurowissenschaft auf ganzheitliche Pädagogik und traditionelle Weisheitslehren. Das Ergebnis ist ein inspirierender und praxisnaher Leitfaden für Eltern, Pädagoginnen und alle, die Kinder auf ihrem Weg zu emotionaler Reife begleiten möchten. Darum geht es: Verstehen statt Verdrängen: Basierend auf Daniel Golemans Modell der emotionalen Intelligenz und der Polyvagal-Theorie erfahren Sie, wie Kinder ihre Gefühle besser wahrnehmen und regulieren lernen.

Negociamos todos los días, aunque no siempre seamos conscientes de ello. Lo hacemos al pedir un aumento de sueldo, al acordar el valor del arriendo, al cerrar la venta de un auto o incluso al decidir el destino de las vacaciones. El autor enseña a preparar esas negociaciones que nos rondan la cabeza durante días, esas que evitamos por miedo a perder, por no saber manejar la presión o, simplemente, porque no sabemos cómo enfrentar a una persona difícil. Este libro entrega herramientas concretas para dejar de ceder, tomar el control y conseguir, por fin, el resultado que estás buscando.

Cornelias Kurzgeschichten sind phantasievolle Geschichten, die je rund 20 Minuten dauern und für Kinder ab 4 Jahren geeignet sind. Elf 137 wirbelt mit Humor und Ideenreichtum durchs Weihnachtsland – mal lustig, mal spannend, immer voller Fantasie. Ob er beim Backen für Chaos sorgt, ein geheimnisvolles Jo-Jo-Rätsel löst oder gestohlene Weihnachtskugeln aufspürt. Geschichten über Einfallsreichtum und Freundschaft, die einladen, Neues zu entdecken und über sich hinauszuwachsen. Diese Hörbuchausgabe enthält 8 Folgen.

America era a candidata mais improvável da Seleção: se inscreveu por insistência da mãe e aceitou participar da competição só para se afastar de Aspen, um garoto que partira seu coração. Ao conhecer melhor o príncipe, porém, surgiu uma amizade que logo se transformou em algo mais... No entanto, toda vez que Maxon parecia estar certo de que escolheria America, algum obstáculo fazia os dois se afastarem. Um desses obstáculos era Aspen, que passou a ocupar o posto de guarda no palácio e estava decidido a reconquistar a namorada.

Une semaine à skier et à faire la fête : c'est le programme d'Olivia et de sa meilleure amie, Fanny, lorsqu'elles montent à bord du train de nuit pour Åre avec quatre camarades de fac. Mais au lendemain de leur arrivée, après une soirée très arrosée, le corps sans vie de Fanny est retrouvé dans la neige, devant leur chalet. L'inspectrice Hanna Ahlander et son collègue Daniel Lindskog tentent de rassembler les témoignages. Plus d'un garçon de la bande semble avoir quelque chose à cacher, et les éléments matériels sont minces.

Genießen Sie "La dolce vita" in ihrer authentischsten Form: beim Essen. Dieser Kurs macht Sie fit für die kulinarischen Highlights Italiens. Lernen Sie, auf einem Markt in Florenz nach Olivenöl zu fragen, in einer Trattoria in Rom die perfekte Pasta zu bestellen und in einem Weinberg in der Toskana über Chianti zu parlieren. Sie erweitern Ihren Wortschatz around Food, Getränke und Genuss und meistern lockere Konversationen für unvergessliche Abende. Buon appetito!

Are you struggling with unpredictable waves of sadness, anger, or numbness? Do you wonder if your way of grieving is “normal”—or if you’ll ever feel like yourself again? Grief Recovery After Loss is your real-world healing guide. Backed by research and filled with relatable stories, this book helps you restore your body, rediscover your identity, and rebuild relationships—without pressure, judgment, or clichés.

Charlotte Wretlind est à l'origine d'un projet d'envergure : un hôtel de luxe à Storlien, près d'Åre, nécessitant la démolition d'un grand complexe désaffecté. Mais la femme d'affaires est retrouvée sauvagement poignardée. Un investisseur, un conseiller municipal véreux et un concurrent figurent sur la liste des premiers suspects. Jusqu'à ce qu'une sombre histoire resurgisse… Et si le meurtre était lié au passé ?