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AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2024 • An award-winning journalist's exploration of how race, identity and political trauma have influenced the rise in far-right sentiment among Latinos, and how this group can shape American politics “A deeply reported, surprisingly personal exploration of a phenomenon...

It’s her wedding day and it’ll be the happiest day of her life…won’t it? Amanda Dean would say she's an okay artist and a loyal friend, but what she’s best at is falling in love. A self-proclaimed bi disaster who has had her heart broken more times than she cares to count, Amanda...

Hot-shot obstetrician Mercedes Stone is killing it at work, but she has a dirty secret. She’s the daughter of a hoarder. She’s built her life around her research but when her mother’s condition reaches a crisis point, she must drop everything to come home. Lily Thomas is a pediatrician quickly approaching 40 and all she’s ever wanted is a family. She’s given up on finding Ms. Right, but the day she meets Mercedes – who’s taking a temporary job at Lakeside Hospital – is the same day Lily learns she’s finally pregnant.

In this magical middle grade adventure by Cindy L. Rodriguez, a Guatemalan American girl fights to stop her cursed worry dolls before they blanket her friends and neighbors in anxiety—and the grief she carries over the loss of her father. Perfect for fans of The Doll People and The Total...

Recently home from their trip to Brighton, Eliza and Connie are deep in preparation for the local village fete. Half the villagers are involved too, and once the marquee is assembled, it soon fills up with eager stall holders. With the competition prizes awarded, the afternoon is almost at an end, but everything stops when a body is found hidden amongst the debris. Dead!

A Vietnamese mermaid caught between two worlds. A siren who falls for Poseidon’s son. A boy secretly pining for the merboy who saved him years ago. A storm that brings humans and mermaids together. Generations of family secrets and pain. Find all these and more in this gripping new collection that will reel you in from the very first word! Welcome to an ocean of hurt, fear, confusion, rage, hope, humor, discovery, and love in its many forms.

Mainstream conceptions of social work usually consider it to fall within the framework of particular legal and societal contexts. As such, it is presented with boundaries for legitimate action even as it espouses principles that may require it to challenge these boundaries. How does one do social work in legal and societal contexts that challenge these principles with institutional and state-mandated exclusion and discrimination? Should social workers simply act within the bounds of the law in line with their professional sanction and mandate?

Luz Veliz is a soccer star—or rather, she was a soccer star. With her serious knee injury, it's unlikely she'll be back on the field anytime soon. But without soccer, who is she? Even her dad treats her differently now—like he doesn't know her or, worse, like he doesn't even like her. When Luz discovers she has a knack for coding, it feels like a lifeline to a better self. If she can just ace the May Showcase, she'll not only skip a level in her coding courses and impress Ms. Freeman and intriguing, brilliant Trevor—she'll have her parents cheering her on from the sidelines.

"Der schmale String des Tangas schnürte in ihre feuchte Scheide und schickte Wellen aus Wohlbehagen durch den Körper. Die nackten Pobacken streckte sie in die Luft und als sie sah, was er aus dem Sack zog, reckte sie sich noch mehr..." Als Susannas Sohn beschließt, das Weihnachtsfest dieses Jahr mit der Familie seiner Lebensgefährtin zu verbringen, wird Susanna bewusst, dass ihr einsame Feiertage bevorstehen. Doch das ändert sich schlagartig, als sie von einem ungewöhnlichen Weihnachtsbringdienst erfährt, der ihr das verführerischste Abenteuer ihres Lebens beschert.

"Qualvoll langsam setzte sich Nadja rittlings über Neas nackte Schenkel. Sie streichelte ihre Wange, am Ohr vorbei und hoch zum Schädel, bevor sie ihre Hände in Neas Haar krallte und ruckhaft zog." Nach drei Jahren in Australien kehrt Nea nach Schweden zurück, um Weihnachten mit ihren besten Freunden zu verbringen. Die Wiedersehensfreude ist groß, doch am meisten hat sie die verführerische Nadja vermisst. Drei Tage sind geprägt von elektrisierender Lust, bis diese schließlich explodiert

Ist der wahre Täter viel näher, als du denkst? Vor einigen Jahren hat die erfolgreiche Anwältin Linn Geller bei einem Unfall fast alles verloren, was ihr einmal wichtig war. Eine Narbe im Gesicht und ihr kaputtes Bein erinnern sie täglich an diesen Schicksalsschlag. Fünf Jahre später wird Betty Schneider, die damals für die Tat verurteilt wurde, aus der Haft entlassen. Linn jedoch ist bis heute nicht von ihrer Schuld überzeugt. Als kurz darauf Bettys Leiche auftaucht, keimt in Linn ein alter Verdacht auf. Was ist damals wirklich passiert?

For anyone who feels the weight of injustice, trauma, and suffering, the founder of the Jude 3 Project invites you to discover how to find hope when you can’t make sense of the pain. “Lisa Fields brilliantly offers hope for all who seek to practice their faith without the cruel dogma...

A feisty witch and a handsome mage must put their heated business rivalry aside to save their small town from supernatural forces in this charming contemporary fantasy romcom from the author of Thief Liar Lady. “Delightful and sweet . . . the magic and the romance both sizzle on the page...

"In unserem Mittelgang liegt eine Flugbegleiterin auf dem Rücken. Ihre Brüste werden von dem halb aufgerissenen Hemd bedeckt, sie sind so prall, als würden sie jeden Moment bersten. Ihre Beine sind gespreizt. Vier Männer lecken sie. Gleichzeitig. Nasse, hungrige Zungen nehmen ihren Unterleib in Besitz und schlürfen um die Wette. Es ist tierisch und leidenschaftlich. Die Männer reiben sich am Boden, fassen sich und sie an. Einer hat seine Finger tief in ihrem Anus, ein anderer drückt ihren Schenkel und ein dritter bohrt die Hände in ihre Schamhaare."

When a pair of unruly fictional pirates escape out of their book into Victorian London, 11-year-old Odelia Hardluck-Smythe's lonely life is turned upside down. Captain Blunderfuss and Cook are rude, dangerous and obsessed with marzipan fruits, but they could be the answer to all her prayers. Pirates mean treasure, and poor fatherless Odelia could really do with some of that. Unfortunately, there's more to treasure than buried chests of rubies and diamonds, as Odelia's about to discover the hard way.

Awaken Your Inner Self: 12 Steps to Healing and Motivation" by Mónica Beltrán is a transformative guide designed to illuminate the path of self-discovery and spiritual growth. In today's hectic world, many find themselves distanced from their true essence, entangled in stress and overwhelmed by life's demands. Mónica presents a 12-step journey, addressing vital aspects of the human spirit: from cultivating mindfulness and embracing self-love to finding one's life purpose and transcending limiting beliefs.

General McInerney’s Warning: On Nov 2, 2020, McInerney went on the Steve Bannon War Room. He said Biden would win because Democrats were going to use a CIA Special Access Program (SAP) called Hammer and Scorecard to steal the election from President Trump.

In einem kleinen Dorf auf der schwäbischen Alb wird die betagte Ines Schneider ermordet. Hauptverdächtiger: ihr Pflegesohn Jo Haug. Jo ist vorbestraft, außerdem geistern seit Jahren Gerüchte durchs Dorf, dass Haug auch seine vor 15 Jahren verschwundene Jugendfreundin Vanessa skrupellos und qualvoll getötet haben soll. Für die Dorfgemeinschaft steht fest: Nur er kann der Täter sein. Jos Verteidigerin Linn Geller hält jedoch nichts von solchen Vorurteilen und recherchiert unabhängig von der örtlichen Polizei.

Concealing sadness is a testament to the complexity of human experience. It is a reminder that every person we encounter carries a unique story—an intricate tapestry of emotions, memories, and experiences. The woman who wears a smile may be grappling with her own battles, her own silent struggles. The act of concealing sadness is not a sign of weakness; rather, it reflects the strength it takes to navigate life's challenges while holding on to a semblance of normalcy.

Invisible, that's what I've always strived to be. I'm a loner. At 26 years old, I have no family, no friends, and no romantic pursuits on the horizon, and I'm totally fine with that. I make it by okay, bouncing from job to job at various companies in San Francisco by day and creating fictional words with strong, independent, sexually satisfied characters at night. Everything is fine.