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A seriously entertaining collection of feelgood stories guaranteed to put the smile back on your face written especially by 10 best-selling novelists. From a hilarious race against time to a moment of unexpected eavesdropping, from righting wrongs in rural India to finding joy in unlikely places, these stories are all rich in wit and humour, guaranteed to lift your spirits and warm your heart.

Obra mais conhecida da escritora mineira Carolina Maria de Jesus, Quarto de despejo reúne entradas dos diários que a autora manteve enquanto vivia na favela do Canindé, em São Paulo. Publicado em 1960, o livro narra o cotidiano de Carolina, a criação de seus filhos, seu trabalho como catadora de papel e escritora, suas preocupações literárias, afetos e a vida com outros moradores do Canindé. Quarto de despejo serve como porta de entrada para a escrita de uma autora fundamental, traduzida para inúmeros idiomas, que arrebata leitores de todo o mundo por sua precisão e força literária.

She turns to the future in a world that’s falling apart. The No. 1 New York Times bestseller DIVERGENT – a major motion picture in 2014. For sixteen-year-old Tris, the world changes in a heartbeat when she is forced to make a terrible choice. Turning her back on her family, Tris ventures out...

Durante décadas, essa frase permeou o dia a dia de todos os habitantes da megalópole Seattle-Portland, controlada pelo regime autoritário da Delegação. A maior forma de controle, no entanto, vinha do Insight, um implante ocular que permitia acompanhar tudo o que era feito e dito pelos cidadãos, punindo os que saíam das regras e recompensando os que as seguiam. Mas isso foi há muito tempo: uma revolução tirou a Delegação do poder, libertando todos da vigilância do Insight.

Upstairs, downstairs... it's all going on at the manor. From the bestselling author of THE LONG WEEKEND and A NIGHT ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS. Before THE BEACH HUT there was AN ELIGIBLE BACHELOR... When Guy wakes up with a terrible hang-over and a new fiancée, he tries not to panic. After all...

At Everdene, setting for THE BEACH HUT, two people meet, both with secrets to hide . . . Written specially for the World Book Day Quick Reads promotion Jenna is known as The Ice Cream Girl. She doesn't mind the name one bit. After all, it's a happy name, and there are far worse jobs than selling...

In a city known for its strength, spirit, and unstoppable drive, Six-Figure Chicks: Houston, Vol. 2 brings together thirteen powerhouse women who have turned purpose into profit, challenges into victories, and vision into legacy. From boardrooms to small businesses, from overcoming personal adversity to building empires that inspire, these stories reveal the grit, grace, and growth that define Houston’s leading women. Each chapter offers a raw and authentic glimpse into the heart of entrepreneurship and the mindset required to rise above limits and lead with impact.

La mujer es hoy la fuerza de consumo más influyente del mundo. No solo compra: decide, compara, recomienda y transforma. Sin embargo, muchas marcas todavía le hablan con clichés, colores estándar y mensajes que no la representan. ELLA COMPRA es una guía clara y práctica para entender cómo piensa la mujer cuando compra y qué espera de una marca en cada etapa del proceso: desde el primer contacto hasta convertirse en clienta fiel.

My charming cabin getaway starts by fending off a bear attack with my rolling pin. Except… the bear is actually my best friend's brother. The star hockey player who stole my heart and broke it. Thanks, blizzard. Now I'm stuck alone with Caleb. He's still frustratingly hot and cocky as ever. This is what I get for taking time off from my beloved bakery. At least there are enough beds… but only one hot tub.

L'ultima volta che ha visto Dennis May dal vivo - Dennis May vivo - S. aveva addosso dei jeans scuri e una maglia color smeraldo. Oggi S. ha trentacinque anni, fa la cameriera in un bar, e non ha mai smesso di aspettare che Dennis tornasse per offrirle un'altra possibile versione della loro storia. Ha abbandonato il sogno di scrivere, ma legge il mondo con un'intelligenza corrosiva e un'ironia brutale che forse rivela l'esatta collocazione della ferita.

Ser el capitán de una brigada de bomberos forestales es una tarea de alto riesgo y alta recompensa. El riesgo me tomó por sorpresa hace cinco años, cuando perdí a uno de los miembros de mi equipo y eso me cambió para siempre. Hasta que conozco a Prescott. Su lengua afilada y su espíritu aventurero hacen que me olvide de todas mis reglas. Sin embargo, cuando su pasado reaparece y las mentiras empiezan a resultarme demasiamente familiares, juro no volver a mirarla. Pero todo cambia cuando ella se encuentra en una situación de vida o muerte.

Buckle up for another terrifying trip through the twisted minds of sixteen masterful storytellers in Kevin J. Kennedy’s 24th Horror Collection anthology – The Sinister Edition. This chilling new volume delivers a blood-soaked banquet of horror, perfectly crafted for fans of the strange, the grotesque, and the utterly unforgettable. From the ashes of the apocalypse to the darkest corners of the digital world, this collection spans a nightmarish spectrum. You'll face unspeakable body horror, stalk the streets with the undead, and howl alongside werewolves under a cursed moon.

US Marshal Katelyn Landers never expected her estranged sister-in-law, Vivienne Chandler, to show up on her doorstep, especially not with a chilling claim that her husband has emptied their bank accounts and vanished. But what begins as a shocking revelation takes a darker turn when Vivienne herself disappears in the dead of night, leaving behind three young children and a trail of unsettling questions. As Katelyn juggles the demands of her job and the sudden responsibility of caring for three traumatized kids, she delves into the murky mystery of her missing family members.

When Dr. McKenzie vanishes from a top-secret State Department lab, U. S. Marshals Kate Landers and Joleen Parker are thrust into a dangerous investigation to uncover the truth. As they dig deeper, they stumble upon a staggering secret: a biological breakthrough capable of empowering dictators and destabilizing entire nations. Now the marshals must race against time and an unstoppable enemy to prevent global catastrophe.

Investment banker Daphne Harris never planned to return home, but when her father falls ill, she's forced to step into the financial firm that bears her name. What she finds on his computer stops her cold: a multi-seven-figure loss that makes no sense. The numbers don't add up, the trades don't track, and the deeper she digs, the worse it gets. As whispers of fraud and bankruptcy swirl, Daphne races to uncover the truth before Savannah Capital collapses, taking her family's reputation and her own hard-earned career with it. But the past isn't done with her yet.

Set against the sun-drenched streets of Savannah, this gripping mystery intertwines Ivy's hidden past with her turbulent present, unraveling dark secrets and testing the strength of family bonds. With unexpected twists and chilling dilemmas, Three Faces in the Mirror is a tale of deception, betrayal, and the desperate quest for truth.

Benjamin, prestes a se tornar pai, decide investigar a fundo um importante segredo familiar. Através dos relatos de Isabel, Haroldo e Raul, as três pessoas ainda vivas mais próximas dos acontecimentos, Benjamin, junto aos leitores, recompõe, fragmento por fragmento, a história de sua família. Romance polifônico, em que diferentes perspectivas se encontram e colidem, Antonio articula a narrativa familiar dos personagens à história das últimas décadas no Brasil, dando a ver, de maneira nuançada e complexa, conflitos de classe, raça e gênero.

Ever since our ancestors first discovered fire, we have used it to sit around and scare one another silly with creepy tales of ghosts, ghouls, bloodthirsty creatures, maniac killers, and everything in between. But, what if those stories, related in the dark of night with trembling voices, flashlight held resolutely beneath the chin, are more than just horrifying tales meant to send shivers down the spine and cause a few sleepless nights?

¡Descubre el thriller más trepidante de Lisa Jewell! Es el hombre perfecto . Te dice que te ama . Crees que es tu media naranja . En poco tiempo, se ha instalado en tu corazón y en tu casa . Y luego se va durante días. No sabes adónde ha ido ni con quién está. Pronto te das cuenta de que, si pudieras volver el tiempo atrás, te dirías a ti misma: no le dejes entrar. « Apasionante. Impactante. Magistral. » FREIDA McFADDEN, autora de La asistenta

Three years ago, forensic analyst Joleen Parker vowed to expose the small-town rehab hospital she believes was responsible for her brother's death. Now, she finally has her chance—an audit of the hospital's finances gives her two weeks to find the answers she's been seeking.