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"La mujer que sabe guardar secretos" es una trepidante novela de espías autobiográfica que cuenta las propias experiencias de vida de Elena Vavilova. Pero también es una novela sobre la evolución del mundo tal como lo hemos conocido desde finales del siglo XX hasta principios del XXI, desde la época de Brézhnev hasta Putin.

Se trata de 144 clases sobre la gramática clave del inglés con frases de traducción asociadas. Ideal para dominar los aspetos clave de la gramática.

For artist Gabriela Martinez, life has become complicated: She suspects her mentor and friend wants her as his mistress, her husband is neglecting her, and her latest illustration is ruined. Seeking peace, she visits her favorite thinking spot in La Marbriére, the mountain overlooking her home in the Côte d’Azur. Distracted, she winds up in an unfamiliar clearing, where she discovers a 1945 French coin half-buried in the ground. Delighted with its beauty, she has it set on her favorite bracelet.

Hobbs, Maine, is gradually reopening after the lockdown. Town doctor Liz Stolz has begun a new tradition, Thirsty Thursdays, a weekly cocktail party on her deck, so her friends can socialize safely. Architect Samantha McKinnon has recently moved to Maine to start a renovation business. Liz recommends Sam to do a bathroom remodel for the most hated woman in town, Olivia Enright—a super-rich, retired hedge fund manager whose outspoken, right-wing views have alienated everyone, especially police chief, Brenda Harrison. Meanwhile, Brenda’s budding relationship with her biracial girlfriend, ...

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Nobody comes to a brothel seeking a true story. But you will want to learn the truth about Aimée Bonnard, the best-paid woman in Galveston. Formerly known as Yvonne LaCroix, Aimée arrives on the Island in the summer of 1898. She’s looking for work in a high-end brothel, but she is also outrunning the consequences of a deadly night in New Orleans–a night in which a rival prostitute lost her life. Mistress of deception, Aimée charms and entices her way into an existence of extravagance and adventure in one of the most exclusive brothels of Galveston.

The new rector of St. Margaret’s by the Sea Episcopal Church has a secret. Lucille Bartlett was a rising star at the Metropolitan Opera, but she disappeared from the stage and no one knows why. Philosophy Professor Erika Bultmann is a confirmed agnostic, who doesn’t have much use for religion, but she is fascinated by Mother Lucy. When Erika returns to her summer cottage in Hobbs to finish her last book before she retires, Lucy is drawn to the enigmatic professor, but she wants much more than a casual affair. Erika has been in open relationships; Lucy wants a commitment. Lucy believes ...

For seven centuries, the German convent of Obberoth has been hiding the nuns' secrets—forbidden passions, scandalous manuscripts locked away, a ruined medical career, perhaps even a murder. In 1931, Margarethe von Stahle, an aristocratic physician, arrives at the convent to interview Sister Augustine, a candidate for head nurse. The nun’s past is shrouded in mystery. She abandoned a medical career, and her final vows were delayed for an unspeakable reason. Determined to lift the veil of secrecy, Margarethe finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery, a complicated romance, and a ...

"Deux ans avant qu'il ne quitte la maison, mon père dit à ma mère que j'étais très laide." Giovanna, fille unique d'un couple de professeurs, vit une enfance heureuse dans les hauteurs de Naples. L'année de ses douze ans, elle surprend une conversation dans laquelle son père la compare à Vittoria, une tante à la réputation maléfique.

Die Welt wird von den plötzlichen technologischen Fortschritten, die Bethany Anne und ihre Freunde einführen, unerwartet überrascht. Da ist es nicht überraschend, dass es auch Interessen gibt, die davon ganz und gar nicht angetan sind. Bethany Annes Gruppe arbeitet hart daran, die neuen Errungenschaften auch zu produzieren, doch wer könnte ihnen da mit Fachwissen helfen?

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo. What if the princess didn't marry Prince Charming but instead went on to be an astronaut? What if the jealous stepsisters were supportive and kind? And what if the queen was the one really in charge of the kingdom? Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls introduces us to 100 remarkable women and their extraordinary lives, from Ada Lovelace to Malala, Elizabeth I to Serena Williams.

Die 14-jährige Billie verbringt die meiste Zeit in ihrer Hochhaussiedlung. Am Monatsende reicht das Geld nur für Nudeln mit Ketchup, doch ihre Mutter Marika bringt mit Fantasie und einem großen Herzen Billies Welt zum Leuchten. Dann reist unerwünscht die Großmutter aus Ungarn an, und Billie verliert viel mehr als nur den bunten Alltag mit ihrer Mutter. Als sie Marika keine Fragen mehr stellen kann, fährt Billie im alten Nissan allein los – sie muss den ihr unbekannten Vater finden und herausbekommen, warum sie so oft vom Meer träumt, obwohl sie noch nie da war.

El Sáhara, 1890. Cuando Beatriz Ayala vuelve en sí, después de estar a punto de morir en pleno desierto, tiene una sola idea en la cabeza: regresar a su hogar en España, del que fue brutalmente arrancada para ser vendida como esclava. Nada ni nadie le impedirá llevar a cabo su empresa. Ni siquiera Tahir Abdul-Azim, poderoso líder de una Confederación tuareg, el bravo y noble guerrero que la ha salvado de las garras de la muerte, tan atractivo e imponente que despierta en ella un fulgurante deseo imposible de dominar.

Crafted with a perfect balance of whimsy and wisdom, "Short Stories With Moral" provides a soothing and enriching listening experience that will captivate your little ones and leave them feeling inspired. Whether you're looking to establish a calming bedtime routine or simply want to foster important values in your children, this audiobook is a must-have for any family. It's a treasure trove of bedtime stories your little one don't want to miss!

Desde finales del siglo XIX y hasta los años cincuenta del siglo pasado, las jóvenes más humildes de los valles del Pirineo navarro y aragonés cruzaban a pie las montañas para trabajar en las fábricas de alpargatas del lado francés. Como las golondrinas, marchaban en octubre y regresaban en primavera, llenas de ilusión y cargadas de telas y enseres para el ajuar que constituiría su aportación a un futuro matrimonio.

Discover the secret world between the trees where fairies, unicorns and even monsters dwell. Take a stroll through enchanted woods and dance with pixies and dryads by the light of the stars. Escape Baba Yaga and fall in love with a prince in disguise. Taste the fruit at the goblin market and be whisked away on a magical adventure.

Es 1743 y mientras escucha atento las históricas hazañas de su familia, el pequeño Stanislaw recorre en compañía de su madre un deslumbrante paisaje invernal. Lejos está su pasión por Catalina la Grande y la convulsa llegada de los Poniatowski al trono de Polonia. Dos siglos más tarde y con tan solo 10 años, Elena mira por última vez caer la nieve sobre París. La espera un largo viaje a México, el país de Paula Amor, su madre, en el que encuentran refugio muchos perseguidos por la guerra que asola Europa.

Adalyn Reyes has spent years perfecting her daily routine: wake up at dawn, drive to the Miami Flames FC offices, try her hardest to leave a mark, go home, and repeat. But her routine is disrupted when a video of her in an altercation with the team’s mascot goes viral. Rather than fire her, the team’s owner sends Adalyn to middle-of-nowhere North Carolina, where she’s tasked with turning around the struggling local soccer team, the Green Warriors, as a way to redeem herself. To make things worse, also in town is Cameron Caldani, goalkeeping prodigy whose presence is somewhat of a mystery.

Cartas imaginarias de la pintora y exiliada rusa Angelina Beloff a Diego Rivera, su compañero durante diez años, a quien no ha podido seguir en su regreso a México.

Tras compartir una década con Diego Rivera en París, Angelina Beloff sufre la muerte de su hijo y la partida de su amante a México. En el estudio del pintor, la atenaza la soledad de los años de posguerra en Europa y ni siquiera en la pintura encuentra consuelo. Su catarsis son las cartas que le escribe, que nunca tienen respuesta y la hacen venir a México.

La Biblioteca Elena Poniatowska reúne la obra narrativa, ensayística...

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