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Would you like to discover, together with your kids, the secrets to smart economical choices in life? Ask Aiden the brave sailor. When his boat sinks off the shores of a distant kingdom, Aiden is captured by the guard and becomes the king's prisoner. The kingdom is going through difficult economic times, and the king is left helpless. Will Aiden's economic advice help the king to save his kingdom? Will Aiden win his freedom back? A must-have intriguing tale for children and their parents that will explain how simple economics really works.

1992 entschied sich die Autorin der "Neapolitanischen Saga" dafür, inkognito zu bleiben. Seitdem rätseln Leser und Journalisten, wer sich hinter dem Pseudonym Elena Ferrante verbergen mag. Viel interessanter als alle Spekulation ist jedoch das, was Elena Ferrante selbst zur Figur des Autors, über das Spiel mit Lüge und Wahrheit und über ihr Schreiben äußert. In Briefen, Essays und unveröffentlichten Texten erlaubt sie einen Blick in ihre Werkstatt und erläutert ihre Entscheidung, nicht als Person in die Öffentlichkeit zu treten.

"Deux ans avant qu'il ne quitte la maison, mon père dit à ma mère que j'étais très laide." Giovanna, fille unique d'un couple de professeurs, vit une enfance heureuse dans les hauteurs de Naples. L'année de ses douze ans, elle surprend une conversation dans laquelle son père la compare à Vittoria, une tante à la réputation maléfique.

Von der Autorin von "Spanish Love Deception" und die Queen des Slow Burn: Elena Armas! Die ehrgeizige Fußballmanagerin Adalyn dachte schon, sie würde gefeuert werden, als ein Video im Internet auftaucht, das sie bei einer Auseinandersetzung mit dem Maskottchen ihres Fußballclubs zeigt. Doch Adalyn wird nur ins Exil, nach North Carolina, geschickt. Dort soll sie das angeschlagene Fußballteam, die Green Warriors, wieder auf Vordermann bringen, um sich zu rehabilitieren.

Cerca de la ratonera una gran roca ha surgido de la nada. «¿Cómo ha podido llegar hasta allí?», se pregunta el ratón curioso. Pero las cosas no son lo que parecen y nuestro pequeño amigo podrá conocer al animal que más admira. En esta fábula en verso moderno, los niños revisitarán el clásico relato de El león y el ratón y aprenderán a no subestimar a nadie por su tamaño, pues más vale maña que fuerza.

This compelling book delves into the intricacies of human emotions, the mysteries of existence, and the profound interplay between mind and reality. As you turn the pages, you'll find yourself immersed in a rich dialogue that transcends time and space, inviting you to reflect on your own journey and encouraging you to embark on a quest for deeper understanding, purpose, and connection. Join this symphony of conversations and embark on a transformative journey towards a more conscious and harmonious life. From the complexities of love and relationships to the profound mysteries of existence,...

When Lady Priscilla Worthington's supposedly dead mother appears on a notorious pirate ship, her already complicated life with the flamboyant Captain Rogelio "The Randy Raven" Velmontaine takes a turn for the bizarre. Pursued by her aristocratic father, a Duke she was meant to marry, and an octopus with inexplicable romantic intentions, Priscilla must navigate family revelations that shake the very foundation of her identity. A magical treasure map tattooed on her mother's posterior leads the unlikely crew on a swashbuckling adventure through vine-swinging acrobatics, poetry-loving monkey ...

Elena Garro ofrece en este libro dos semblanzas y una crónica histórica que dan cuenta de su innegable vocación periodística, una faceta suya que suele pasarse de largo.

Through Adopted Eyes explores the world of adoption from the viewpoint of adoptees. Russian adoptee Elena S. Hall shares her own story and thoughts on the subject of adoption in addition to interviews from other adoptees of different ages, heritages, and perspectives. Whether you are an adoptive parent, curious about adoption, or an adoptee yourself, this unique collection of memoirs provides real insight into lives directly impacted by adoption.

Lorenzo de Tena, inconformista y rebelde, deberá luchar contra las desigualdades sociales, las trampas burocráticas y las tentaciones políticas para ver realizada su vocación. Pero los mayores retos de su búsqueda no vendrán de la ciencia sino de la cara más oculta de las personas, la que esconde las pasiones y los sentimientos.

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.

The Neopolitan quartet traces the friendship between Elena and Lila, from their childhood in a poor neighbourhood in Naples to their 30s, when both women are mothers but each has chosen a different path. Their lives are still inextricably linked, for better or worse, especially when it comes to the drama of a lost child.

Already an international sensation, The Wonders follows Maria and Alicia through the streets of Madrid, from job to job and apartment to apartment, as they search for meaning and stability in a precarious world and unknowingly trace each other’s footfalls across time.

A widowed father with a painful secret. A part-time princess with a complicated past. It was only supposed to be one night… Widower Derek Ahern is determined to build a new life in Fable Notch for himself and his daughter. But fresh starts don’t end loneliness. With his in-laws on babysitting duty, Derek struggles to fill his night off — until a spontaneous trip to a nightclub ends in the back of a hot stranger’s car. Fortunately, he’ll never see her again. Casey Shaw spends her weeks working at the local senior living center and her weekends as a princess at kids’ parties. Sure...

When three wallflower friends decide they’ve had enough of being ignored, they create a secret society dedicated to causing “just enough” scandal to be noticed. Isabella, the most daring, volunteers to go first by orchestrating a fake affair with notorious bachelor Major Henry Sinclair. But Henry turns the tables—he’s more than willing to play along… and he’s not faking anything. Soon, their little charade turns into a sensual whirlwind Isabella may not be ready for.

Softening Time is both autobiography and self-help, poetry and inspiration. Drawing on events in her own life, particularly her experiences as a mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Brower writes poignantly on themes of love, loss, healing, and rebirth.

In the halls of Elysium Academy, romance isn't on my agenda—flings with dorky study group types are my style. But destiny has other plans. Loche Nightsmith, a possessive alpha, becomes my unexpected guardian during the approaching Alpha Games, in which I am the prize. Despite the fact that I can’t stand the way he treats me like a china doll, I know we need to join forces or I do risk being broken. As the Games unfold, ancient magic awakens, revealing our hidden powers. But an evil alpha is waiting to claim his prize. In this perilous journey, we are pulled into a world where passion ...

Take Action to Transform Your Life Today! Picture a world where two people possess identical physical attributes—matching bodies, brain structures, reflexes. Yet, one is hailed as a genius and a beacon of virtue, while the other is dismissed as foolish and malevolent. The key difference? Their energy. In this eye-opening book, you'll take a journey to understand how energy affects our lives. As you read, you'll find answers to important questions about self-love, relationships, and personal growth. What drains your energy, leaving you feeling depleted? The cycles of growth and decline. ...

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”!

Paige has no interest in being a demon’s plaything. She shouldn’t even be in the Fallen City of Elisium, but all it takes is one Nephilim jerk proclaiming her to be tainted and that’s exactly where she winds up. The demons she encounters there are vile, wicked beings, though none more so than Kincaid: The cruelest and most powerful of them all. To ensure her safe return home, Paige must strike a bargain with him. Forty days in exchange for her freedom.