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Dvě ženy, které se poprvé setkaly v první třídě obecné školy a přes absolutní opačnost svých povah se spřátelily a přátelství jim vydrželo celý život. Hodná a učenlivá Elena a vzpurná a divoká Lily, dvě nerozlučné přítelkyně v Neapoli 50. let, kdy je pro dívky jedinou jistotou nemít právo na vzdělání, lásku nebo soucit. Jistotou je i bití a nekonečné půtky, které někdy končí smrtí. Pokud máte přítelkyni, můžete to přežít. Příběh Lily a Elen budete chtít poslouchat bez přestávky s napětím a očekáváním dalšího dílu.

Společný svět obou dívek se po svatbě Lily rozdělil. Provdaná kamarádka vzhledem ke svému rodinnému stavu zažívá úplně jiné starosti, než pilná studentka Elena. Nevybouřené mládí obou dívek je žene do nových dobrodružství a ta nejsou bez následků. Těhotná Lila opouští manžela s Ninem, kterého ale bezmezně miluje i Elena. Zašmodrchané vztahy se rozhodne Elena vyřešit odchodem na univerzitu v Pise, kterou vystuduje s červeným diplomem a pozná tam i svého budoucího manžela Pietra.

V třetím pokračování příběhu Eleny Grecové a Lily Cerrullové sledujeme, jak se z dospívajících dívek staly mladé ženy a vypadá to, že se jejich cesty definitivně rozcházejí. Elena se stěhuje s manželem do Florencie, kde chce budovat spisovatelskou kariéru. Dokáže dát svému životu náboj a směr, aniž by jí Lila byla na blízku? Ta totiž zůstává v bídě neapolského předměstí. Lze přátelství udržovat jen „po telefonu“, nebo je lepší pouto utnout?

It’s midwinter in Maine, and the biggest problem is a snowstorm. Only Liz Stolz, the senior doctor of Hobbs Family practice, is paying attention to the strange virus in China that’s roiling the financial markets. Police chief Brenda Harrison is interested in Liz’s new physician’s assistant, but after witnessing police violence, Cherie Bois despises cops. As the pandemic closes in, the friends are pushed together during the lockdown. Friendships and relationships are strained. Can the women of Hobbs forge deeper bonds by helping one another and the town survive?

Are you looking for a captivating way to help your preschooler wind down and drift off to sleep? Designed to ignite the imagination and soothe the soul, this collection of whimsical stories is the perfect addition to your child's nighttime routine.

In this fifth volume of the series, the residents of Hobbs, Maine, are relieved to have gotten through the summer relatively unscathed by the pandemic. Town doctor, Liz Stolz, is warning about a fall surge, but everyone is ready to get back to normal. Liz has agreed to help her friend, architect, Sam McKinnon, build a sound-proof practice room over Erika Bultmann’s garage. As the days grow shorter, Erika is worried about her wife, former opera singer and Episcopal rector, Lucy Bartlett, who walks alone on the beach before dawn. Fortunately, the early Christmas gift is ready before tragedy...

Al sonar el despertador, levantarte de la cama es toda una proeza; luego tienes que arrastrarte al trabajo, correr todo el día, estar al pendiente de la familia… Y, por la noche, cuando es hora de ir al gimnasio, salir con amigos o estar con los niños solo quieres meterte debajo de las sábanas y dormir. ¿Te suena conocido? Entonces, ¡eres víctima de la terrible “epidemia de los que viven cansados”!

Cartas imaginarias de la pintora y exiliada rusa Angelina Beloff a Diego Rivera, su compañero durante diez años, a quien no ha podido seguir en su regreso a México.

Tras compartir una década con Diego Rivera en París, Angelina Beloff sufre la muerte de su hijo y la partida de su amante a México. En el estudio del pintor, la atenaza la soledad de los años de posguerra en Europa y ni siquiera en la pintura encuentra consuelo. Su catarsis son las cartas que le escribe, que nunca tienen respuesta y la hacen venir a México.

La Biblioteca Elena Poniatowska reúne la obra narrativa, ensayística...

From the slums of Georgia and the projects of New Jersey, Demetrye Isoldi climbed his way to the top of the world. Son of a Whore is a story of redemption and triumph. A story of how even though we might be broken, neglected, rejected, hurt, and abused, we do not have to struggle with our pain our entire life. We can find the power in us to unleash meaning, purpose, peace, and authenticity. Not despite the pain we lived through, but because of it.

In the heart of Victorian London, brilliant but socially awkward inventor Constance Fairleigh toils away in quiet obscurity. That changes when Sebastian Holloway, a charming and roguish adventurer, bursts into her life with plans to steal her groundbreaking designs. But as sparks fly and contraptions misfire, Sebastian finds himself drawn into Constance’s eccentric world instead of robbing it. Their unlikely bond deepens amid scandalous soirées, clockwork chaos, and a city teetering on the edge of discovery. Together, they stumble upon a secret society that believes her inventions are ...

In a tropical country where shadowy political affairs lurk behind the scenes of its glamorous film industry, three people maneuver inside a high-stakes game of statecraft and espionage: Lillian, a reluctant diplomat serving a fascist nation; Aristide, an expatriate film director running from lost love and a criminal past; and Cordelia, a former cabaret stripper turned legendary revolutionary. Each one harbors dangerous knowledge that can upturn a nation. When their fates collide, machinations are put into play, unexpected alliances are built, and long-held secrets are exposed.

Elena und Lila, die Mädchen aus "Meine geniale Freundin" und "Die Geschichte eines neuen Namens", sind inzwischen 22 Jahre. Lila, die schon mit 16 heiratete, verlässt ihren Mann, kämpft mit den Problemen einer alleinerziehenden Mutter und versucht sich als Fabrikarbeiterin über Wasser zu halten. Für Elena, die Neapel verließ, öffnen sich neue Türen zur Welt der Wohlsituierten und Intellektuellen. Wir begleiten die Freundinnen durch die Jahre 1968 bis 1976.

Struggling with guilt over her sister's death and the stress of her medical residency, Maya Radelis runs away to Scotland. A robin seems to lead her to an antique shop, where she finds a century-old engagement ring. But what is the ring’s history? She follows the slim paper trail, wondering if it is only coincidence that her dreams reveal the story of a Swiss woman physician who wore the ring during World War I. In Paris she meets fellow New Yorker David Fischer, a lawyer with family in Switzerland as well as America.

Frankie Turner knows what it's like to be unwanted; she was brought up in care. Now as a social worker to kids in the same system, she’s someone who understands ... But Frankie is hiding an unthinkable secret: one that may have its roots in the murder of a young, beautiful woman fifteen years ago.

¿Te has dicho alguna vez "No puedo porque tengo miedo"? En ese momento, pisamos el freno y renunciamos a ver qué hay más allá de la emoción. Al otro lado del miedo se encuentran las cosas más bonitas de la vida. Para llegar a ellas, hay que cruzar ese límite, muchas veces doloroso, que nos lo impide; romper la barrera que no nos deja avanzar. La autora de este audiolibro lleva mucho tiempo investigando la emoción del miedo y nos enseña a comprenderlo y gestionarlo. No se trata de un enemigo, sino de un compañero de vida a veces limitante que debemos aprender a manejar.

Hobbs, Maine, is gradually reopening after the lockdown. Town doctor Liz Stolz has begun a new tradition, Thirsty Thursdays, a weekly cocktail party on her deck, so her friends can socialize safely. Architect Samantha McKinnon has recently moved to Maine to start a renovation business. Liz recommends Sam to do a bathroom remodel for the most hated woman in town, Olivia Enright—a super-rich, retired hedge fund manager whose outspoken, right-wing views have alienated everyone, especially police chief, Brenda Harrison. Meanwhile, Brenda’s budding relationship with her biracial girlfriend, ...

I fell for the man sent to kill me. Oops. He’s tall, brooding, and off-limits in every possible way. So naturally, I slept with him. Julian is gorgeous, intense, and the future leader of the Witch Hunters Council. And I’m the secret witch brewing potions in her parents’ basement. We were never supposed to meet. But one flirtatious night turned into the hottest mistake of my life. Then came the stolen glances at the apothecary. The heated argument that ended in a kiss. The night I told him I was a witch—and he called me a monster. I should’ve hated him. I tried. But when he risked ...

Are you ready to hop into an adventure that sparks courage and joy? Dive into "The Croak of Courage: A Stoic Journey for Froggy Days" and join young Paddy the frog as he navigates rainy days filled with fun and discovery in his cozy pond. This vibrant audiobook is more than just a story—it's a transformative experience that empowers your child to embrace their fears and find happiness in every moment.

Se sabe: en la variedad está el gusto. Aquí se encuentran una variedad de relatos eróticos ambientados en París, como el de una periodista que rememora un amorío salvaje con su profesor durante los tumultuosos años 60. También están los relatos de dos antiguos amantes que, aún siendo amigos con beneficios, se reencuentran solo para descubrir que uno de ellos ha cambiado las reglas, haciendo todo aún más sensual.

This Golden Crown Literary Society and Rainbow Book Award winner in historical fiction continues the story of the von Stahle family as it deals with the aftermath of World War II.The Russians have invaded and Berlin is in ruins. Nearly everything Margarethe von Stahle has sworn to protect has been lost. After being brutally abused by occupying Russian soldiers, Margarethe must rely on the kindness of her friends to survive. Fortunately, the American Army has brought her former protégé, Dr. Sarah Weber, back to Berlin. Slowly, Margarethe heals and begins to rebuild her life, but as she ...