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Charlotte knew nothing of her parents except that they'd died when she was a child. And when her aunt's will leaves no provision for her, Charlotte must leave the only home she's known for the uncertain protection of an uncle she's never met at his manor house, Plas Melyn. Plas Melyn seems cold and unwelcoming, but when acts of violence that can only be directed at her occur, Charlotte has to wonder why anyone would want to kill a poor orphan.

Young Charlotte Mortimer loves her job teaching the poor children in the local school and she is happy with her steadfast fiancé, Luke. Then, one day, a terrible mining explosion rocks the town, and, suddenly, everything Charlotte thinks she knows is thrown into doubt. The arrival of wealthy businessman Justin Harvard complicates things further. Charlotte must marry him to save the school she loves even if it means sacrificing everything else that is dear to her. There are secrets and lies at every turn to challenge her; will she ever make it as a bargain bride?

It’s Christmas time, and the entire Thornton clan is spending the holidays in a cabin deep in the Washington woods. What could go wrong with twelve adults, four kids, and a dog all staying together in one big cabin? Only the most chaotic - and memorable - Christmas ever!

Der Sommer hält Einzug an der Amalfiküste, und auch die malerische Hafenstadt Salerno erwacht zu neuem Leben. Die Lidos haben geöffnet, Urlaubsstimmung liegt in der Luft. Wie jedes Jahr im Juni wird das nahegelegene Ravello zum pittoresken Schauplatz eines internationalen Musikfestivals. Doch dann fällt ein jäher Schatten über das frohe Treiben, als nach einem Konzert im Castello di Arechi eine bekannte Musikkritikerin erstochen aufgefunden wird. Die Stiche wurden gezielt gesetzt und mit unglaublicher Wucht ausgeführt.

Ich fühle mich bedrückt, unleidig, vom Leben ungerecht behandelt, habe Kopfschmerzen, will am liebsten morgens im Bett bleiben, schaue mit Argwohn auf Menschen um mich herum, werde unfair... Es geht mir nicht so toll. Dies alles sind Symptome des Irrgefühls. Er ist eigentlich kein Gefühl sondern ein Zustand, aber wir fühlen uns dabei... hmmm... nicht toll.

Was Iris über Sexualität sagt, ist nicht spektakulär, eher unscheinbar, wie "Man kann Sexualität nicht machen, man kann nur in sie hineingehen". Über solche Sätze kann man hinweggehen. Aber wenn man nicht darüber hinweggeht, dann können sie eine Kraft entfalten und wirklich etwas ändern. Das ist mir beim Bearbeiten für die Herausgabe des Buches passiert. Ich bin hineingegangen in das, was Iris dort sagt. Und plötzlich konnte ich greifen, was es heißt, Sexualität nicht zu machen, sondern in sie hinein zu gehen.

Was ich jetzt für mich tun kann, um den Trennungsschmerz zu verarbeiten. Schön, dass wir hier und jetzt über dieses Medium miteinander in Kontakt treten. Mein Name ist Iris Hallensleben. Ich bin Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie, Inhaberin der Praxis Herzwerkstatt und habe mich auf Paartherapie und Psychologische Beratung spezialisiert. Ich helfe frisch Getrennten dabei, ihren Liebeskummer zu überwinden und die Trennung zu verarbeiten.

Iris Fisher Smith's stories of family, friends, and health will show the importance of sticking together with those you love. She had an Italian grandmother, who, in her teens, idolized Bonnie and Clyde; a father who was friends with Leonard Nimoy; a mother who attended school with the Boston Strangler, and more. This family provides a rich history that shaped the author's life and personality. When Life becomes challenging, this is the time we need each other the most. It is important to laugh and play together and enjoy each other’s company.

Iris Origo, one of the twentieth century's great diarists, was born in England in 1902. As a child, she moved between England, Ireland, Italy and America, never quite belonging anywhere. It was only when she married an Italian man that she came to rest in one country. Fifteen years later, that country would be at war with her own. With piercing insight, Origo documents the grim absurdities that her adopted Italy underwent as war became more and more unavoidable.

I didn't need a protector. And I wanted more than a hot alpha possessing me. I desired love. What I found in him was unexpected. If only the world around us would stop judging, we would have a chance to build a life together. When the past caught up to me and a friend, dark forces surrounded us. Only one man could save me. It turned out his protection, his possession, and his love all claimed me, fulfilling every dream possible.

Zephyr has always been cursed. The same fur that gives him the ability to shift between wolf and man allows others the power to control his will. Doomed to follow any order given by one who holds his cloak, Zephyr steals it from his tyrannical foster-father and takes off into the wilderness. He’s heard stories of the wolf-people of Lukos, the ones who don’t hide away in the caves Zephyr grew up in but build houses to weather the harsh winter, but there’s no telling what they’ll do when they see him. Even here, Zephyr knows he will never be truly safe.

Goldhamster Willi staunt nicht schlecht, als plötzlich ein Ufo im Planschbecken der Familie Winter landet! Aus dem Ufo steigt ein merkwürdiges lila Ding mit großen, haarigen Füßen. Der Außerirdische Möb hält Willi ganz schön auf Trab. Denn solange er seine Schwungscheibe nicht wiederfindet, um seinen Sternenschubser zu reparieren, geht er Willi mit seinen Essgewohnheiten und Albernheiten gehörig auf die Karotten. Und dann sind da auch noch die neugierige Nachbarin Frau Glotzmotzki und ihr verwöhnter Schoßhund Mopsi, die für einige Turbulenzen sorgen.

Learn about the life experiences of a 15 year old biracial author growing up in a multi-racial household with parents of the opposite race. Examine the differences and challenges being overcome in everyday life in order to understand what makes Iris, Iris.

The Llewelyn family's livelihood largely depends on the ferry, run by Siona Llewelyn, the kindly yet rugged head of the family. The family is large but close knit, held together by their mother Emily—a hard-working woman made old before her time having borne seven sons, and now with child once again. As the boys grow into young men, tensions flare in the family unit, made worse by a web of rivalries and ambitions. When a death shocks the family to its core, it will take the intervention of a special person to remind them of what they have lost.

Ein Roman über Liebe, Verrat, Zeiten des Umbruchs und die alles entscheidende Frage: Wem kann ich trauen? Berlin 1961. Während die Menschen in Deutschland nach dem Krieg endlich zuversichtlicher in die Zukunft schauen, spitzt sich die Lage in der Hauptstadt gefährlich zu. Mitten in der Stadt werden plötzlich Stacheldrahtverschläge errichtet und mit dem Bau einer Mauer begonnen. Thomas, der bereits seit geraumer Zeit die Flucht in den westlichen Teil plant, muss an diesem Sonntag im August erkennen, dass Deutschland von nun an geteilt ist.

¿Sabías que el 95% de las mujeres se ocupan del cuidado de hijas e hijos frente al 68% de los hombres? ¿O que el 84% de las mujeres asumen las tareas del hogar frente a un 42% de los hombres? La carga mental es la planificación, la creación de listas, el recuerdo de detalles, fechas, citas, y todo el trabajo invisible que realizamos de forma constante para organizar nuestras vidas y las de las personas que nos rodean. Iria Marañón analiza de qué está hecha esa carga extra que soportan las mujeres y da consejos y pistas sobre cómo pueden deshacerse de ella.

Sheltered her entire life, Jubilee Thornton yearns to spread her wings and fly after a childhood marked by illness. Her first goal? To attract the attention of the handsome schoolteacher she’s had a crush on for years - Heath DiMarco. One fateful night, Jubilee throws caution to the wind and kisses Heath - until he pushes her away and tells her they can never be together.

After a messy break-up, police officer Matthew Haldon is fine living in his cabin out in the woods all by himself. He never expects to find love again, especially not with the woman he finds stranded on the side of the road during a blizzard. When Matt realizes that Holly Cook has nowhere to go, he invites her to stay at his cabin for the night. Holly is dangerous though and tempts Matt like no woman ever has. As the snowstorm rages outside, Matt and Holly share a night that neither will forget. Yet Holly’s past isn’t about to let her go - and now, neither is Matt.

When her grandmother dies, Catherine Llewellyn finds herself alone in the world. Her inheritance is a comfort, but her grandmother's will states she must go to the family home, Langland Hall, to live with her two unknown cousins, Garth and Jonathon. The harsh and inhospitable coast is a sharp contrast to Catherine's previous country existence, and the welcome she receives from Garth is equally cool. Only Jonathon seems happy to welcome her to her new home. But no sooner has she arrived than she realises that something dangerous is waiting for her.

Sava has the best house in all of Lukos. He built it himself, dreaming of the day when he and Milan, the man he loved, could live there and brave the harsh winters of Lukos together—only to be devastated when Milan was found dead in the spring. Victor is a scholar from Gerakia, a land known for its long summers and vibrant history, and he has never been more unprepared in his life. Abandoned on the inhospitable island of Lukos after a disastrous relationship, Victor has to adapt quickly to survive. It helps, of course, that he’s taken in by Sava.