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After the global pause in 2020, we returned to a world that feels faster, looser, and less structured–our professional boundaries have been erased, social and cultural norms are shifting rapidly, and at the same time, we're facing profound developments in artificial intelligence. We're facing more change more often, yet we're applying a mindset that is outdated and no longer fit-for-purpose. Adapt offers a fresh perspective. Andrea Clarke argues that rather than retreat from change or resist it, we must engage with it continuously and learn how to anticipate and shape it.

In post-WWII San Francisco, Dune House is an oddity—A sprawling, heavily-gated mansion with no telephone, no radio, and no electricity. The city is abuzz when it learns that Julia Paget, the rich, reclusive mistress of Dune House, is conducting a search for her long-lost heir. When newly-engaged Lark Williams visits Dune House to find the truth, Julia Paget forbids her from leaving.

Liv. Reese. Faith. Yes, they are plus-size, curvy, thick, whatever. Point is, they are past sick of society’s relentless body shaming defining them. Liv slays in dance classes, where she shakes off her frustrations as a struggling writer. Introverted Reese avoids “taking up too much space” by staying in the background as Liv’s sidekick. And while diva-cold professional dancer Faith aces countless auditions, she’s “too big” for starring roles. At the end of their respective ropes, all it takes is one more insult … for Liv to suddenly have an idea that will unite them all.

Ein tödlicher Unfall auf dem Bruncliffer Viehmarkt veranlasst den Auktionator dazu, Samson und Delilah zu Hilfe zu rufen. Was harmlos beginnt, wird rasch gefährlich, als die beiden eindeutige Hinweise auf einen Mord finden. Gleichzeitig meldet sich Clive Knowles bei ihnen, ein Schäfer, dessen Tiere von Dieben bedroht werden, die die Dales seit geraumer Zeit unsicher machen. Und damit nicht genug: Pete Ferris, ein Wilderer, nutzt die Gelegenheit und will Samson endlich das Fell über die Ohren ziehen.

In the heart of the Maine woods, an experienced Appalachian Trail hiker goes missing. She is forty-two-year-old Valerie Gillis, who has vanished 200 miles from her final destination. Alone in the wilderness, Valerie pours her thoughts into fractured, poetic letters to her mother as she battles the elements and struggles to keep hoping. At the heart of the investigation is Beverly, the determined Maine State Game Warden tasked with finding Valerie, who leads the search on the ground.

In the magical world of Pallos, Elaine can finally breathe for a moment after the horrors of the Han Civil War. Engaged to the love of her life, Iona, Elaine believes she has found peace. However, the tranquility is shattered when three formidable phoenixes descend from the Phoenix Peaks, claiming Auri must go with them for her own good. With heavy hearts, Elaine and Iona watch as Auri disappears into the sky, bound by a promise to return.

When Emily Plankhurst is visited by the ghost of Gabriel Graystone, and learns he was murdered, she knows she must find justice for him. The only problem is, Gabriel was killed a hundred years ago, shortly after he broke off his engagement to the daughter of a prominent Taos family, and there aren’t many other clues to go by in finding his killer.

Lisa, dieci anni, perde la vista per un’ora intera, gettando la famiglia nel caos. Eppure, nonostante gli accertamenti medici a cui viene sottoposta, non si riscontra nessun problema fisico capace di scatenare questi improvvisi episodi di cecità. Mentre i genitori decidono di iniziare un percorso psicologico, il nonno di Lisa, Henry, un vecchio grintoso e determinato, crede che, se la bambina sta davvero per perdere la vista, l’unica vera urgenza è mostrarle tutto ciò che di più bello l’uomo ha creato.

When twenty-two-year-old Oriah (Ry) Pera learns that her mother’s job is relocating them to Majorca, she knows this summer could be the start of her very own coming-of-age story. Between chronic health issues and her mother’s overprotective tendencies, Ry feels like she’s stuck waiting for her life to begin. In her first small act of rebellion, she heads off to the beach alone and meets an infuriatingly charming Spaniard. Julián makes Ry feel even more naive and inexperienced than she normally does, but she can’t tamp down her growing attraction.

Konstantin Duhovny is a haunted man. His father died when he was ten, and ghosts have been hovering around him ever since. Kostya can’t exactly see the ghosts, but he can taste their favorite foods. Flavors of meals he’s never eaten will flood his mouth, a sign that a spirit is present. Kostya has kept these aftertastes a secret for most of his life, but one night, he decides to act on what he’s tasting. And everything changes.

What My Mother and I Don’t Talk About has become a rare gem in the literary world. Both a viral sensation online and chosen by Oprah Daily as one of the best nonfiction books of the past two decades, it is an essential collection that dives into the personal and poignant topics we often struggle to discuss with those who are meant to know and love us best. This captivating follow-up, edited by Michele Filgate, tackles the intricate and challenging relationships we have with our dads, breaking the silence around these vital connections.

Born during WWII in the Netherlands, Andrea van de Loo experienced a traumatic childhood, with her father’s past as a member of the Nazi SS casting a long shadow over her life. Despite these challenges, she embarked on an inspirational journey toward healing and self-discovery. Her search for self took her across the globe, where she found solace, purpose, and community. Encompassing eighty years of the author’s life, The Pressing Stones guides listeners through a deeply intimate and emotional journey.

¡Eh, tú! ¿Sabes que eres muy especial? Aunque haya muchos millones de niñas en este mundo, tú eres única. Eres completamente especial, y debes recordarlo siempre. El mundo está lleno de pequeños y grandes obstáculos, y a veces puedes pensar: ¡no puedo hacerlo! Tal vez tengas miedo, o dudes de ti misma. Pero ahora me gustaría contarte un secreto. Todo el mundo se siente así de vez en cuando. Incluso los adultos.

Meistern Sie die Kunst des Zuhörens und Kommunizierens, um erfolgreiche Beziehungen aufzubauen. Haben Sie Schwierigkeiten, sich zu konzentrieren, wenn andere mit Ihnen sprechen? Beeinträchtigt Ihre mangelnde Fähigkeit, mit anderen in Kontakt zu treten, Ihre beruflichen und privaten Beziehungen? Möchten Sie lernen, wie Sie ein besserer Zuhörer und Kommunikator werden? Dann ist dieses Buch genau das Richtige für Sie!

Alex e Charlotte finalmente conseguiram quebrar as regras e declarar o amor que sentiam. Mas nem tudo sai como eles desejavam e agora o casal precisa ultrapassar as barreiras impostas por Peter Middleton. Sendo o mais novo portador do segredo da família da namorada, Alex Frankli tem uma missão, convencer Charlotte a casar o quanto antes e garantir a confiança de Peter. Porém Charlotte não deseja facilitar o processo e está determinada a viver todas as etapas daquela amor.

Was ist das für ein mysteriöses Tagebuch? Werbetexter Andy aus Düsseldorf hat in Australien einen Unfall erlitten und findet im Krankenhaus ein zerfleddertes Heft mit rätselhaften Eintragungen aus der Zukunft. Wer ist der Autor, der sich Ion nennt und von Überlebenskämpfen im menschenleeren Sydney und seiner Zuneigung zu einer Cyborg-Kriegerin berichtet? Und ... was hat das mit ihm, Andy, zu tun? Denn irgendetwas ist seit seinem Unfall anders als vorher. Eine waghalsige Entdeckungsreise beginnt.

Un petit moineau et un petit poisson tombent amoureux. Mais l’un ne sait pas nager et l’autre ne sait pas voler... Heureusement, le petit poisson trouve un bateau rouge pour son amour fou. Magnifique clin d’œil à la chanson de Juliette Greco, l’album d’Andrée Prigent est un hymne à l’amour, à l’entraide et à la mer. Un livre audio pour tout petits à écouter et à chanter !

A novel written in cyberspace, Nearly Roadkill is an Infobahn erotic thriller without any boundaries - virtual, sexual, legal, or otherwise. What-appears-to-be Boy meets what-appears-to-be Girl. But their world is the Net, where any persona - and any gender - can be created.

A critic explores the paradox of finding community in “the dozens” while grieving. A violent town ritual causes an all-too-familiar moral panic. An email thread between friends on why we need an updated Green Book but for public toilets. All across the nation, “Karens” become illegal overnight. These are just a few of the hilarious worlds contained in Damon Young’s groundbreaking anthology featuring the best, funniest, and Blackest essays, short stories, letters, and rants.

Was hat es mit der geheimnisvollen Hexe des Westens auf sich? Von wem stammt sie ab? Wie wurde sie so böse? Wicked erzählt die aufregende Vorgeschichte des Zauberer von Oz. Elphaba ist als junge Hexe ein ernsthaftes, intelligentes und unglücklicherweise grünhäutiges Mädchen. Ihr Vater ist ein sittenstrenger Prediger, ihre Mutter eine leichtfertige Schönheit. An der Universität studiert sie Biologie und forscht besonders über grundlegende Ähnlichkeiten zwischen Menschen und Tieren. Unterdessen ist aber der Zauberer von Oz dabei, die Rechte der Tiere grausam einzuschränken.