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In My First Ladies, Nancy Clarke reveals the touching, funny, and illuminating story of what it was like to serve under six administrations and to help each first lady find her own personal style when it came to planning flower designs, state dinners, and holiday festivities in the White House. Learn how Nancy gave comfort to Nancy Reagan when she discovered she had cancer and how she helped Laura Bush to gain the confidence to select bright, bold flower arrangements over the more conservative palettes she used in her first years as first lady.

París, 1952. Tras mudarse a la capital francesa desde Beirut, los hermanos Pelletier se enfrentan a los retos que les plantea su ciudad de adopción. Cuando Hélène llega a Chevrigny, un pueblo de la Francia profunda, para realizar un reportaje por encargo del Journal du Soir, es testigo de los dramas humanos de quienes se verán expulsados para siempre de sus hogares y, en ese contexto, su vida dará un vuelco inesperado.

Este libro memorable ha cautivado a millones de lectores en todo el mundo. En él, la escritora Joan Didion, una de las autoras norteamericanas más reputadas de finales del siglo XX, narra con una fascinante distancia emocional la muerte repentina de su marido, el también escritor John Gregory Dunne. Este libro tan breve como intenso es, por consiguiente, una reflexión sobre el duelo y la crónica de una supervivencia.

Enjoy the entire trilogy in one book! Growing up in the 60s, Bridget starts life taking care of her family, but she’s adored at school for her occult knowledge and giving good advice. Sure she can do telekinesis, but her real gift is listening and helping friends answer the most important questions. High school ends a little early for Bridget when she finds out she’s pregnant, but she gets to love her daughter and eventually go to college. In the meantime, her esoteric skills keep coming into play. Despite her bumpy, yet fairly normal outer life, her underground life is more exciting. ...

A fines de 1935, cuando acaba de fallecer Fernando Pessoa, llega al puerto de Lisboa un barco inglés, Highland Brigade, en el que ha viajado, desde Brasil, Ricardo Reis, uno de los heterónimos del gran poeta portugués. A lo largo de nueve meses cruciales en la historia de Europa, durante los que estalla la guerra de España y se produce la intervención italiana en Abisinia, asistiremos a la última etapa de la vida de Ricardo Reis, en diálogo con el espíritu de Fernando Pessoa que acude a visitarle desde el cementerio en los momentos más inesperados.

Boomer Chicks, this one’s for you! You’ve lived, loved, and learned—and now it’s time to thrive like never before. Tips and Tricks for Boomer Chicks is the ultimate tongue-in-cheek guide to navigating life’s next exciting chapter with confidence, style, and grace. Packed with practical advice, witty wisdom, and fresh insights, this book covers everything you need to live your best life while embracing the freedom and joy that come with experience. This is not your average advice book. Inside, you’ll discover creative solutions for everyday challenges and exciting ways to ...

George Arliss (1868-1946) was an actor, author, playwright, and filmmaker who decided to spend his retirement years during World War II in London, literally Ground-Zero for German bombers. He took care of his blind and seriously ill wife amidst nightly aerial assaults from Nazi planes, V-1 and V-2 rockets flying over their home. Throughout the bombardments, Arliss maintained a lively correspondence with his American friends who were safely located in the states. Now for the first time, the George Arliss wartime letters have been published and vividly echo the 21st century trauma endured by ...

Are you sick and tired of your messy home, disorganized rooms, and things away from its place? Have you tried countless other organization solutions but nothing seems to work? Do you finally want to say goodbye to mess, overpacked kitchen cabinets, kids toys everywhere, and discover something that actually works for you? If so, then this book is for you. You see, living a worry-free life with a beautiful organized home doesn’t have to be complicated.

In an era where unseen forces exert influence on our lives, "Monitoring Spirits Exposed & Defeated" is your lifeline, a blueprint to assert your spiritual authority and reclaim your divine destiny. As a standout in the spiritual warfare book category, it unveils the mysteries of the spiritual realm, illuminating your path to spiritual freedom. This book explores the covert operations of monitoring spirits, entities that track your progress and manipulate circumstances to thwart your purpose. It uncovers their strategies, equipping you with an in-depth understanding and providing detailed ...

Disfruta de este regalo navideño: Mis galletas crujientes de Nochevieja, una de las recetas de Días de Navidad, de Jeanette Winterson. Puedes escuchar su original punto de vista sobre el significado de Año Nuevo mientras cocinas.

As Leo Tolstoy’s life draws to a tumultuous close, his tempestuous wife and most cunning disciple are locked in a whirlwind battle for the great man’s soul. Torn between his professed doctrine of poverty and chastity and the reality of his enormous wealth and 13 children, Tolstoy dramatically flees his home, only to fall ill at a tiny nearby rail station. The famous (and famously troubled) writer believes he is dying alone, unaware that over a hundred newspapermen camp outside awaiting hourly reports on his condition.

Valerio and Olivia grow up together in the Morganti family’s opulent villa in Bologna, inseparable friends even though they come from vastly different worlds: Olivia, the Morgantis’ daughter, is the heir to a large industrial fortune, while Valerio is the son of their gardener and maid. Largely sheltered from the dangers rampant in the unstable Italy of the 1970s, the two share their first innocent kiss at five years old, which heralds the start of a decades-long relationship.

After surviving a life changing experience with a rusty chainsaw and “The Great Meltdown of 2013” Randi decides to leave behind two broken marriages, sell her beloved home and change her life. What she never imagined was that she would find her dream vintage home and with it a delightful new friend in the home’s deceased former owner. Through a series of letters and recipes, Randi shares the story of how a very special house, a friendly ghost and her cat completely transform and charm a weary heart.

In March 2020, at the request of the Los Angeles Times, Charles Finch became a reluctant diarist: As California sheltered in place, he began to write daily notes about the odd ambient changes in his own life and in the lives around him. The result is What Just Happened. In a warm, candid, welcoming voice, and in the tradition of Woolf and Orwell, Finch brings us into his own world: taking long evening walks near his home in LA, listening to music, and keeping virtual connections with friends across the country as they each experience the crisis.

Since its first issue on October 10, 1896, The New York Times Book Review has brought the world of ideas to the reading public. It is the publication where authors have been made, and where readers first encountered the classics that have enriched their lives. Now the editors have curated the Book Review’s dynamic 125-year history, which is essentially the story of modern American letters. Brimming with remarkable reportage, this book collects interesting reviews, never-before-heard anecdotes about famous writers, and spicy letter exchanges.

Considered a troublesome burden, Evelyn Talbot is banished by her family to their remote country house. Tall Chimneys is outmoded and inconvenient, but Evelyn is determined to save it from abandonment or demolition. The woman and the house shore each other up - until love comes calling, threatening to pull them asunder. Her desertion will spell its demise, but saving Tall Chimneys could mean sacrificing her hope for happiness, even sacrificing herself. A century later, a distant relative crosses the globe to find the house of his ancestors.

Introducing "Solar Greenhouse," the ultimate guide for those passionate about sustainability, self-sufficiency, and year-round gardening, transforming your green thumb into a green superhero! This revolutionary eBook is your one-stop resource, taking you on a journey through the world of solar greenhouses and empowering you with the knowledge to create and nurture your very own thriving, eco-friendly garden oasis. Dive into the fascinating evolution of greenhouse technology as this comprehensive guide expertly breaks down everything you need to know about solar greenhouse designs, concepts,...

Are you searching for the perfect gift for your 10-year-old? Look no further and step into the world of "Super Life Skills for Amazing 10-Year-Olds: Thrive, Learn, and Have Fun”! This isn't just a book—it's an interactive workbook packed with actionable tips, empowering exercises, and fun games, covering a spectrum of life skills essential for your child's present and future. Curious about what awaits inside? 💥Discover how your 10-year-old can tap into their passions and unlock their unique potential. ⭐Explore the importance of individuality and embracing what makes your child ...

Beijing, sometime in the near future: a month has gone missing from official records. No one has any memory of it, and no one could care less - except for a small circle of friends, who will stop at nothing to get to the bottom of the sinister cheerfulness and amnesia that have possessed the Chinese nation. When they kidnap a high-ranking official and force him to reveal all, what they learn - not only about their leaders, but also about their own people - stuns them to the core.

Esta es la historia de una gran amistad. Tanto Rubén (el Ruby) como Lamberto (el Roxy) son íntimos amigos de lo ajeno y tienen mucha prisa por devorarse la Ciudad de México al ritmo de The Clash. Corren los años ochenta. No hay teléfonos móviles, cámaras en las calles ni mensajes de texto. El mundo es hoy tan libre que no faltan los crápulas ansiosos de torcerlo para su provecho. Y en tal medida abunda el bandidaje que confiar en tu sombra es un riesgo que puede salir caro.