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La amistad, el primer amor, el cambio climático, los celos, el feminismo, nuestra relación con las plantas, el secreto de una pareja duradera o la belleza son algunos de los grandes temas sobre los que Elena Ferrante ha escrito a petición de The Guardian. El resultado es este libro íntimo, imaginativo e inteligente, en el que, a

The story of Elena and Lila begins in a poor but vibrant neighbourhood on the outskirts of Naples. The two girls learn to rely on each other ahead of anyone or anything else, sometimes to their own detriment, as each discovers more about who she is and suffers or delights in the throes of their intense friendship. There is a piercing honesty about Ferrante’s prose that makes My Brilliant Friend a compulsively readable portrait of two young women, and also the story of a neighbourhood, a city and a country.

In Amberlough City, out of the ashes of revolution, a traitor returns, a political campaign comes to a roaring head, and the people demand justice for crimes past. As a nation struggles to rebuild, who can escape retribution? Amnesty is a smart, decadent, heart-pounding conclusion to Lara Elena Donnelly’s widely praised glam spy trilogy that will have listeners enthralled until the very end.

What if the most important work of your life isn’t something you chase—but something you uncover, slowly, in stillness? What if your presence is the greatest offering you can make to the world? This book is an invitation to come home to yourself—gently, honestly, and with great love. As an evolution of, and a departure from, her best-selling journals, Practice You, and Being You, Brower draws on her memories and life experiences, her practice of yoga and Nonviolent Communication, and more recently, her study of Zen, to offer us a road map for living with presence and reverence.

Catalina Martín est désespérée. Pour ne pas arriver seule au mariage de sa sœur, auquel assisteront son ex et sa fiancée, elle a assuré à toute sa famille en Espagne qu'elle viendrait accompagnée de son petit ami américain. Sauf que ce petit ami n'existe pas. Et voilà que ce qui n'était qu'un mensonge inoffensif est à présent hors de contrôle. Quatre semaines avant les festivités, elle ne voit aucune issue.

"Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers" offers a powerful insight into the challenging and often painful experiences of growing up under the shadow of a narcissistic mother. This audiobook serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding the complexities of narcissism, its developmental roots, and the profound impact it has on daughters subjected to this environment. Through meticulous exploration, it shines a light on the characteristics and behaviors of narcissistic mothers, the emotional and psychological toll on their daughters, and the long-term effects that can pervade into adulthood.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World is the third book in the New York Times best-selling series for children. Packed with 100 all-new bedtime stories about the lives of incredible female figures from the past and the present, this volume recognizes women who left their birth countries for a multitude of reasons: Some for new opportunities, some out of necessity. Listeners will whip up a plate with Asma Khan, strategize global affairs alongside Madeleine Albright, venture into business with Rihanna, and many more.

“You never know when you’re going to say the wrong thing that will make someone hate you forever. It’s like a rip tide. You can’t even see it from the surface. Then you step into it, and the next thing you know, you’re drowning.” – Liz Stolz A small town in Maine has begun to recover from a school shooting when another mass shooting and divisive politics threaten to divide friends and end relationships. Town doctor Liz Stolz and Episcopal rector Lucy Bartlett, used to bringing people together, find their own alliances threatened. Can these two healers find ways to bind up ...

Marco Carrera is 'the hummingbird', a man with the almost supernatural ability to stay still as the world around him continues to change. As he navigates the challenges of life - confronting the death of his sister and the absence of his brother, taking care of his parents, raising his granddaughter, coming to terms with his love for the enigmatic Luisa - Marco Carrera comes to represent the quiet heroism that pervades so much of our everyday existence.

Blackbird - a Memoir addresses these questions through Elena Sada’s humorous and insightful story. It is the uplifting interpretation of a dark tale that begins the day she decides to leave Regnum Christi, a Catholic organization founded by sexual predator and Catholic priest Marcial Maciel. After leaving the order, Elena finds herself in Manhattan, longing for the life she left at 19. There, she faces a difficult decision: whom to trust? A shattered love story is followed by a successful one, and Elena finally understands what happened to her under Maciel.

The new rector of St. Margaret’s by the Sea Episcopal Church has a secret. Lucille Bartlett was a rising star at the Metropolitan Opera, but she disappeared from the stage and no one knows why. Philosophy Professor Erika Bultmann is a confirmed agnostic, who doesn’t have much use for religion, but she is fascinated by Mother Lucy. When Erika returns to her summer cottage in Hobbs to finish her last book before she retires, Lucy is drawn to the enigmatic professor, but she wants much more than a casual affair. Erika has been in open relationships; Lucy wants a commitment. Lucy believes ...

"Cuando se abre la puerta del baño, me froto vigorosamente contra el lavamanos, con una mano dentro de mis panties y dos dedos en mi vagina. Sorprendida e increíblemente avergonzada, me giro para ver quién acaba de abrir la puerta que estaba completamente segura de haber cerrado con llave. Es él, por supuesto. Todo alto, desgarbado, esbelto. Y lo más importante, con un bulto palpitante en sus jeans". 9 cuentos para adultos sobre encuentros calientes y apasionados entre extraños.

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An addictive debut psychological thriller for fans of "The Girl on the Train", Liane Moriarty and Lucy Foley. This is the story of Lucy and Paul. They met. They fell deeply in love. They got married. Lucy thought that she had everything she wanted. Until she found the photograph, the text messages. Until she uncovered Paul's secrets. Now Lucy realises she doesn't really know her husband. She doesn't know if she can trust her own mind. She doesn't know the lengths Paul would go to keep his perfect life. And worst of all, she doesn't know that she’s in danger.

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From one of Italy's most acclaimed authors, The Neapolitan Novels is an exploration of the friendship between Lila and Lena, two bright young girls who grew up in the tough, rough streets of postwar Naples. This is no normal friendship; it's a friendship that loves, hurts, supports and destroys - and yet it is one that lasts a lifetime. These four full-cast BBC adaptations bring the streets of Naples vividly to life.

Protect yourself with the power of your own mind. This exercise is for the mental and emotional protection from negative energy. If a neighbor is always troublesome, or if a coworker tries to steal a position from you, you don't want to allow the negative vibrations in your surroundings to penetrate your psychic defense shield.

Eine Freundschaft als Spiegel einer Stadt, einer Nation, einer ganzen Generation. Im Alter von 66 Jahren erfüllt sich Lila einen Traum: Sie verschwindet von einem Tag auf den anderen. Zurück bleibt ihre beste Freundin Elena und schreibt ihre gemeinsame Geschichte nieder: In den 1950er Jahren wachsen sie am Rande Neapels auf. Elena erzählt vom Alltag der kleinen Leute, vom Zugschaffner Donato, der Gedichte schreibt, vom tyrannischen Don Achille, von den Solara-Brüdern, die sonntags mit ihrem Auto den Corso abfahren.

"Maria sube el volumen y deja que los gemidos de la mujer inunden su habitación. Es sumamente estimulante saber que ella está realmente sentada del otro lado. Maria roza sus labios vaginales con la punta de sus dedos. Está tendida sobre su espalda. Con la cabeza girada hacia la pantalla, su mirada se pasea por la vagina de la mujer, sus senos redondos y la cifra en aumento en la esquina superior derecha".

Si on pense toujours à soigner son image, aussi bien pour séduire que pour inspirer le respect et l’autorité, on ne pense jamais à soigner sa voix. Pourtant, la voix est une pièce maîtresse de notre identité profonde : notre vie impacte notre voix et notre voix peut également impacter nos vies ! Prendre la mesure de la puissance de sa voix, c'est un premier pas vers l'épanouissement et le succès ! Oui, on peut travailler sa voix, l’ajuster, la modeler dans la direction que l’on souhaite pour chanter, mais aussi pour parler en public, devenir un bon orateur et gagner en impact.