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Wilma ist Naturfotografin und bricht zu ihrem bisher schönsten Auftrag auf: Sie soll das Whale-Watching auf Island dokumentieren. Auf dem Flug dorthin lernt sie Maja kennen, die genau das Gegenteil von ihr ist. Maja hat sich trotz ihrer Angststörung auf den Weg gemacht, um ihre feste Freundin zu besuchen. Doch als sie beide unabhängig voneinander auf Island ankommen, erhalten sie Neuigkeiten, die ihr ganzes Leben für immer verändern werden.

From genetic engineering to the eternal complications of family, from fear of the future to the cruel world of the English boarding school, Haddon showcases masterfully how we are subject to the same elemental forces that obsessed the Greeks. Whether describing Laika the Soviet space-dog on her fateful orbit, or St Anthony wrestling with loneliness in the desert, his astonishing powers of observation are at their height when illuminating the thin line between human and animal.

Using examples and analysis, Abramson gives an account of gaslighting and its immorality, and argues that such a discussion can help us understand other aspects of social life—from racism and sexism to the structure of interpersonal trust.

Katarina Shaw has always known that she was destined to become an Olympic skater. When she meets Heath Rocha, a lonely kid stuck in the foster care system, their instant connection makes them a formidable duo on the ice. Clinging to skating – and each other – to escape their turbulent lives, Kat and Heath go from childhood sweethearts to champion ice dancers, captivating the world with their scorching chemistry, rebellious style, and rollercoaster relationship. Until a shocking incident at the Olympic Games brings their partnership to a sudden end.

Isaac Alexander had just experienced the most vivid and stirring dream of his life. The dream, a t-shirt, and a woman he just met were all oddly connected. But the woman was gone just as quickly as she appeared, and he only came to realize she was his destiny after it was too late. Isaac thought had no way to find her and no hope of ever reconnecting. He would need the help of a hopeless romantic to hatch the most bizarre plan if he ever wanted to see her again.

Former stand-up comic Juno Mulligan has been suffering a serious sense-of-humour failure. Not only has she lost the love of her life, but she’s having to relocate to the (admittedly idyllic) village of Inkbury to watch out for her elderly mother, who she’s genuinely worried might be marrying a wife-killer. She hopes that her old friend, disgraced-journalist-turned-novelist Phoebe Fredericks can help her crack the case of whether her mother’s perma-tanned, iceberg-smiled, three-times-a-widower fiancé is hiding a murderous past.

Jilted at the altar, heartbroken Scotland "Scottie" Holiday feels utterly conned by her supposed Prince Charming. In reflecting on her ethos of love, however, Scottie determines the real villain is the Kingston Company: the children's entertainment and amusement park conglomerate responsible for all those glittery fairy tales she watched on a loop growing up.

Hearts get broken, and even life's best-planned journeys can drop you somewhere unexpected, leading you to ask yourself, 'How did I get here? And, more importantly, who can I blame?' But Christina Ford is here to tell you that is exactly where the real adventure begins. This book will help you redefine love, womanhood, and what it means to come of age ... middle age.

Sleep is an essential building block for physical, mental, and emotional health. This mission-critical activity affects everything from mood to attention and learning abilities, as well as memory, motor skill development, resiliency, and growth development.

Wildromantisch, berührend und geheimnisvoll – der neue fesselnde Roman um ein dunkles Familiengeheimnis auf der malerischen Insel Jersey von Bestsellerautorin Margot S. Baumann. Wie eine Insel im Meer, wenn der Sturm den Nebel verweht... Ihre Nachforschungen über eine verschwundene Millionenerbin führen die junge Juristin Samantha in das malerische Küstenstädtchen Poole. Der Lösung kommt sie dort allerdings nur wenig näher, stattdessen lernt sie einen sympathischen Mann kennen.

Get ready to embark on a wild and empowering adventure, where women rise together, leaving a trail of awesomeness in their wake! Welcome to The Gluteboost Lifestyle, a fearless community of go-getters who believe in the power of transformation and good habits. Picture a life where you radiate confidence, embrace your inner strength, and conquer challenges with a fierce determination. It all starts with you, beautiful soul, and your decision to take charge of your destiny. Together, we'll unleash the unstoppable force within you!

Society has collapsed. The world burns. Yet, somehow, humanity survives... In The Storm and A Brave New World, author Christine Shuck showed us the collapse of society through the eyes of bold, brave survivor Jess. Now, in the third book in this intense and evocative post-apocalyptic saga, we witness the end of the world through the experiences of other familiar faces.

Travis Devine has become a pro at accomplishing any mission he's given. But this time it’s not his skills that send him to Seattle to aid the FBI in escorting orphaned, twelve-year-old Betsy Odom to a meeting with her uncle, who’s under federal investigation. Instead, he’s hoping to lay low and keep off the radar of an enemy–the girl on the train. But as Devine gets to know Betsy, questions begin to arise around the death of her parents.

In Washington, DC, the president-elect is planning her inauguration. The list of Supreme Court candidates is highly confidential—until it becomes evidence in Detective Alex Cross’s toughest investigation. One candidate is gunned down. A second is stabbed. A third is murdered near midnight on a city street. Cross is the FBI’s top expert in criminal behavior. For the sake of his family, his city, and his country, he must put himself in the most dangerous place there is: inside the mind of a diabolical killer.

In the quaint town of Honey Springs, the Bean Hive Coffee Shop is the heart and soul of the community, and its vivacious owner, Roxy Bloom, is always ready to serve up a steaming cup of java with a side of gossip. But when a brewing storm of real estate treachery ends with the cold-blooded murder of a local agent, Roxy finds herself in the thick of a frothy whodunit that's anything but decaffeinated.

The only thing James and Johnny Golden have ever had is each other. For as long as she can remember, James's deep connection with her twin brother, Johnny, has gone beyond intuition - she can feel what he feels. So, when Johnny is killed in a tragic accident, James knows before her phone even rings that her brother is gone and that she's alone - truly alone - for the first time in her life. When James arrives in the rural town of Hawthorne, California to settle her brother's affairs, she's forced to rehash the ominous past she and Johnny shared.

Sensory Processing Disorder can be hard for anyone to deal with, but that doesn't mean it makes you difficult. A little extra understanding and love is all that's needed while learning how to manage life with it.

One day I was led to read Proverbs 31 again. I have read this passage many times, but as I was reading it this time, I began to have a revelation of how the woman in this text was building her business, and the principles that she was applying in her business. What tips can we learn from her? What is the foundation of her business? How did she work smarter? What did she do with the money that was being generated?

Are you a bridesmaid for the first time? Do you want some tips on how to be a good bridesmaid? Are you a bride that wants a great gift for her attendants? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you... 50 Things to Know About Being a Bridesmaid by Krista “KK” Mounsey offers tips on how to maintain your sanity as a bridesmaid, as well as when- and how- to say NO to the bride if you’re not okay with what you’re asked to do.

A wise mix of memoir, practical strategies and positive self-leadership resources for women going through major change in their lives. Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition is a personal recount of one woman's journey about shifting from being a long-term government employee towards enjoying a richer, more self-directed and creative life as an inspirational life coach.