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Wie leben Frauen heute? Wie gehen sie um mit Schicksalsschlägen, dem gesellschaftlichen Wandel, dem Älterwerden, der Erschöpfung? Dies ist der Versuch einer Bestandsaufnahme, in der die Frauen selbst zu Wort kommen. Frauen, die wütend sind, die alleinerziehend sind, die ihre Heimat verloren haben, ihre Eltern, ihre Nerven. Sie hatten Glück im Leben, sagen sie. Sie brauchen ihre Freundinnen mehr denn je, sagen sie.

Bücherchaos mit Lina und Eva – Der Podcast für alle Buchliebhaber Wir sind Lina und Eva, zwei leidenschaftliche Leserinnen mit einer Vorliebe für Romance, Dark Romance und Fantasy. Doch auch andere Genres begeistern uns immer wieder. In unserem Podcast dreht sich alles um die Freude am Lesen, die Begeisterung für Bücher und das Chaos, Zeit dafür zu finden. Eine Liebeserklärung an unser liebstes Hobby, das wir mit anderen teilen möchten. Egal, ob ihr selbst Buchsüchtige seid oder einfach nach neuen Lesetipps sucht – bei uns seid ihr genau richtig

Wuthering Heights is a haunting tale of obsessive passion and destructive revenge set against the bleak Yorkshire moors. The story follows the turbulent lives of Heathcliff, a brooding and vengeful foundling, and Catherine Earnshaw, whose deep, conflicted love sparks a relentless cycle of cruelty. Their turbulent relationship affects two generations, intertwining the fates of the Earnshaw and Linton families. Through raw emotions and bitter conflicts, Emily Brontë explores the destructive power of love, social class, and the relentless grip of revenge. Ultimately, tragedy and redemption ...

My grumpy, silver-haired next-door neighbor is my worst nightmare. A ruthless billionaire who thrives on control. Until our war turns into a passion neither of us can fight. Chris Langston is over fifteen years older, dangerously rich, and completely off-limits. He thinks silence is golden. Paint splatters are a crime. And control is his birthright. Too bad I don’t follow rules. I paint. I blast music. I create chaos. And Chris hates every second of it. One splash of paint, and it’s war. He complains. I rebel. He scowls. I double down.

James Hawthorne is cold, calculated, and twice my age, with a glare sharp enough to cut through steel. From the moment I become his assistant and challenge him, the war begins. He thrives on control, and I refuse to back down. Sparks ignite—clashing at first, but soon turning into something far more dangerous.

Years ago, Old Earth sent forth sisters and brothers into the vast dark of the prodigal colonies armed only with crucifixes and iron faith. Now, the sisters of the Order of Saint Rita are on an interstellar mission of mercy aboard Our Lady of Impossible Constellations, a living, breathing ship which seems determined to develop a will of its own. When the order receives a distress call from a newly-formed colony, the sisters discover that the bodies and souls in their care - and that of the galactic diaspora - are in danger.

Andy Thorne is ruthless. Steel-gray eyes. Billion-dollar empire. A scowl sharp enough to curdle cream. The entire town warns me to stay away. But when his lakefront mansion starts falling apart, guess who he hires? Me. The girl who sings while baking and names her cat after biscuits. One sarcastic bet turns into stolen glances. One thunderstorm turns into almost-kisses that leave me breathless. And one reckless summer fling spirals into something dangerous. Because Andy isn’t just hiding from the world. He’s hiding secrets big enough to shatter mine.

Travelling home from a European holiday, Iris Carr ends up alone at the station after a quarrel with her friends. Struck by a mysterious assailant and waking up just in time to board the train which will take her on her journey to London, things seem to be looking up after a chance meeting with the affable Miss Froy. But when Iris passes out and reawakens, Miss Froy is nowhere to be found. The other passengers deny any knowledge of her existence and as the train speeds across Europe, Iris spirals deeper and deeper into a strange conspiracy.

Schon als Kind war Morgan wild. So wild wie das Meer, das gegen die Klippen donnert, auf denen ihr Zuhause ruht: Tintagel Castle. Dort wähnte sich Morgan seit jeher in Sicherheit. Doch dann wurde ihr Vater in den Krieg berufen, und kehrte nie wieder. Stattdessen kam Großkönig Pendragon nach Tintagel - und mit ihm Merlin, der Zauberer.

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Ethan Cole is cold, cocky, and impossible to ignore. A tech mogul with secrets, scandals, and a jawline that should come with a warning. He’s older. Off-limits. And totally uninterested in being interviewed by a “sunshine reporter” like me. So of course I push. He pushes back. And then the storm hits—literally. We’re stranded. Just me, him, and all that bottled-up tension. One night turns into slow-burn stares. Late-night confessions. And a kiss that wrecks my career plan. He’s hiding something. I’m supposed to expose it. But what if I uncover something else instead?

Awarded a three-month stipend to travel and work, a Swedish writer flies to Madrid, where in a bar she meets a man with an extraordinary story to tell. In exchange for somewhere to sleep and to hide out for a few days, he is willing to tell her the whole astonishing tale. What follows is an account of fantastic proportions and ingredients: the existence of a shadowy Internet TV show with a certain morality clause, a threat to the storyteller's life, a diabolical nun, and the story of a girl with a missing left thumb.

Nora's daughter, Annabelle, has disappeared, last seen on her way home from a party. Gullspång's inexperienced police are wilting under the national media spotlight - and its residents desperate for answers. Stockholm DI Charlie Lager must return home to find Annabelle and then get out of town as soon as she can. Before everyone discovers the truth about her....

Would you like to be able to prepare delicious and unbelievable Italian restaurant dishes at home? Are you ready to re-create your favorite Italian flavors at home? You’ll start cooking like a restaurant chef before you know it! With our audiobook Copycat Recipes, thanks to their magnificent flavors and the recipes of the four main Italian restaurant chain (Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Olive Garden, and Romano’s Macaroni Grill), you‘ll be able to re-create all the menus of these restaurants at home!

Als Kinder waren Katja und Vega unzertrennlich. Katja wuchs in einer zerrütteten Familie auf und Vegas Mutter ist viel zu früh verstorben. Die beiden Mädchen waren jedoch stets füreinander da, bis ein schicksalhafter Tag die beiden Freundinnen mit aller Wucht auseinandergerissen hat. Viele Jahre später erhält Vega einen verzweifelten Anruf von Katja, der sie zwingt, in das kleine Dorf ihrer Jugend zurückzukehren. Doch bei ihrer Ankunft fehlt von Katja jede Spur. Sofort kommt die Erinnerung an Katjas Tante zurück, die als Teenager vor mehr als dreißig Jahren verschwand.

Whether you called it electro, indie dance, or were too busy scouring the internet for MP3s to care about a genre name, Never Be Alone Again: How Bloghouse United the Internet and the Dancefloor connects the disparate parts of an under-documented era in the first book focused on the musical and cultural phenomenon called bloghouse.

The Prince is a seminal political treatise by Niccolò Machiavelli that offers pragmatic advice to rulers on maintaining power. It advocates realistic, sometimes ruthless strategies, emphasizing adaptability and cunning over traditional morality. The text dissects political dynamics, exploring leadership, ambition, and manipulation. It remains influential, provoking debate over ethics and governance, and is widely studied for its unflinching, practical approach to power politics. A timeless work inspiring leaders. Introduction by Lina

Set in a time of oppressive colonisation, when large areas of the world were still unknown to Europe, and Africa was literally on maps and minds as a mysterious shadow, Heart of Darkness famously explores the rituals of civilisation and barbarism, and the frighteningly fine line between them.We get the tale through a classic unreliable narrator, relating as Marlow, a ship’s captain, tells how he was sent by the Company to retrieve the wayward Kurtz, and was shaken to discover the true depths of darkness in that creature’s, and in his own, soul. Conrad based the work closely on his own ...

Dante's Divine Comedy, an epic poem, takes readers on a transformative journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. This timeless literary masterpiece intertwines theology, philosophy, and politics, offering profound insights into human nature and divine justice. Dante’s vivid allegorical narrative captivates with intricate symbolism and richly imagined landscapes. Revered for its poetic brilliance, the Divine Comedy remains a cornerstone of world literature, inspiring literature, art, and cultural discussions with its enduring themes of redemption, moral growth, and spiritual ...

There is something horrifying hiding in the woods . . .Anna’s position as a new forest witch is a great honor, and a chance to show what she is capable of. But, when she finds herself in Gora, an ancient, mysterious castle, she is not sure that she is right for the job. As Anna learns more about Gora’s inhabitants, she begins to wonder if she can trust anyone at all – including Hadeon, the dangerous and handsome master of the castle, who appears to have a dark secret.