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In the year of grace 1308, Isabelle of France marries Edward II of England. She soon discovers, however, that the king is not the man of her dreams but rather an unstable, erratic individual who prefers digging ditches and thatching roofs to running the country, coupled with a dangerous obsession for greedy and ambitious male favorites who do not like sharing the king's favors. Isolated and powerless in the English court, Isabelle struggles to protect herself and her children as she slowly gains friends and allies.

Lance Karl is as ready as he can be for the start of the three-day Tall Ships Festival and hopes to sell enough lobster rolls out of his food truck to make a good start towards owning a restaurant. The day begins cold and misty and a text from his nephew saying he can’t help him is not the perfect start he’d hoped for. When a green-eyed stranger interrupts his frantic morning, Lance doesn’t realize meeting Billie will not only change his day, but maybe even the rest of his life. Two strangers, drawn together over their work ethic and sealing the deal over delicious lobster rolls.

SECRETOS DE EXPERTOS: AUTO-DISCIPLINA es la guía definitiva para desarrollar hábitos diarios PROPÓSITOS que potencian el control emocional, la concentración, la fortaleza mental, la confianza en uno mismo y la fuerza de voluntad.

The Earl of Marsden—better known as Mars to all—has lived his life by his own rules…until he is presented with a very big problem in a very tiny package—a baby girl, his daughter cast off by his ex-mistress. Mars won’t let his child be cast adrift, except he doesn’t know the first thing about babies.

Proving ghosts are real is something Jason Thomas had always dreamed of. Visiting the haunted places he’d been obsessed with since he was a kid, and playing amateur ghost hunters with his best friend Wade, is a passion that’s only grown. As the years passed, Jason's fascination with ghosts was too big to contain, and he'd drag Wade along to different haunted houses or hotels, always hoping to see an actual ghost.

Esto es lo que aprenderá en este libro de dominio de autoayuda 2 en 1: Autodisciplina: lo que significa ser mentalmente fuerte, cómo evitar que las emociones arruinen su concentración, las mejores formas de mantenerse constantemente enfocado en sus objetivos; Gestión del Tiempo: los secretos para ayudarlo a detener la adicción, los atracones de comida y la televisión, superar la procrastinación y convertirse en un emprendedor proactivo; Hábitos Diarios: comprenda cómo se forman los hábitos.

Along the banks of the Neches River, surrounded by the dense, piney woods of East Texas, where the humidity makes even the mosquitoes go a little soft in the head, there's a pack of liars, thieves, and fools that Mimosa Mabry reluctantly calls family. After a lifetime spent trying to put the place behind her, the kinfolk have come calling, and they want her home. Against her better judgment, Mo returns but finds the answers she's searching for - the truth about a child named Lucy - are farther from her grasp than ever.

Alexander Kingston wasn’t destined to lead the East Territory pack, but fate had other ideas. Becoming the next Alpha in his dead brother’s place and managing his father’s expectations is a challenge, one that’s only getting harder with time. Marrok Blain is part of the North Territory pack. With his unique knowledge of the Slow Death, the disorder that slowly kills with every shift, he offers help, knowing he’ll be met with resistance from his friend’s pack. What he doesn’t expect is the pull to the stubborn yet undeniably gorgeous son of the East Territory Alpha.

La codependencia es un juego peligroso. No es solo apego, lamentablemente, es uno de los problemas más comunes para muchas personas. La codependencia se siente mejor cuando vivimos nuestras vidas a través de los demás y dependemos de ellos para tener sentimientos de autoestima. ¿Imagina lo que pasa si alguien te deja? Todos hemos estado allí. Te desmoronas en un millón de pedazos y te sientes perdido sin esa otra persona. Esto es lo que aprenderá en este libro de dominio de autoayuda 3 en 1.

Based on John Maxwell's best-selling title Developing the Leader Within You, Leading from the Lockers offers tweens the tools they need to develop as leaders before reaching high school or college. Leadership takes many forms, and today kids are assuming roles as leaders in school, on their sports teams, in church youth groups and as peer mentors. Leading from the Lockers covers the topics of influence, priorities, integrity, problem solving, self-discipline, and peer relationships.

When Jordan James goes on a holiday ski vacation with his friend, Dave, to Park City, Utah, he’s excited for some time off from work, and a few days of skiing. After Dave skies off without him, leaving him at the top of a run that is far beyond his skill level, Jordan takes a chance. When things go bad fast, he’s left with little choice but to call for help.

For six amateur bakers, competing in Bake Week is a dream come true. When they arrive at Grafton Manor to compete, they're ready to do whatever it takes to win the ultimate prize: The Golden Spoon. But for the show's famous host, Betsy Martin, Bake Week is more than just a competition. Grafton Manor is her family's home and legacy - and Bake Week is her life's work. But as the competition commences, things begin to go awry. At first, it's small acts of sabotage. But when a body is discovered, it's clear that for someone in the competition, The Golden Spoon is a prize worth killing for.

Proving ghosts are real is something Jason Thomas had always dreamed of. Visiting haunted places and playing amateur ghost hunters with his best friend Wade is a passion that’s only grown. As the years passed, Jason’s fascination with ghosts was too big to contain. Wade Rivers has always loved spending time with Jason, even if it meant he’d have to endure another creepy, supposedly haunted location. Before he knew it, Wade’s feelings for Jason deepened from friendship into something more. Unfortunately, so did his fear of the places Jason wanted to explore.

Being able to make small talk can make a huge difference when it comes to that promotion you want. Healthy self-expression and straightforward communication can save your romantic relationships. There’s not one aspect of life that can’t be improved with better communication skills. The same goes for critical thinking.

Sometimes we are our own worst enemies. We use procrastination and excuses to hamper our success and progress in life. We’d rather binge-watch TV than do something productive. Good news? With these time-management skills, you can finally take charge of your day and develop productive habits that will change your life.

無論任何人，我都相信你具有領導特質，而且有絕佳的領導能力。這是《紐約時報》暢銷作者約翰．麥斯威爾在他書中想要傳達的訊息。《領導力101》中，出色的領導者會提供簡潔但能激發靈感的概念，讓你原先具備的領導能力又更上一層樓。本書提供以下各個學習要點....

The Black Goat is a short story that takes on a contemporary approach of the legend of Van Hunks and the devil. Jan van Hunks is down and out, a functioning alcoholic who is battling a divorce from his wife. One wintry night, he decides to escape the clutches of his studio apartment in the heart of Cape Town and venture out to find the darkest bar he can. He meets a mysterious character along the way who advises him against his journey.

After five exhilarating years in New York, Stevie has a successful career and glamorous social life. But what she most wants is a baby – an aspiration that feels impossible given that she is single, 38 and living in a tiny apartment in Manhattan, far away from most of her family in England. Determined to become a mother, Stevie returns to London and has a baby on her own. When she gives birth to Ash, she finds motherhood painfully at odds with her former life and her expectations. She begins to wonder if having a child was a mistake, and what she might be willing to do to escape.

Welcome to the world of creative writing and story mastery with Maxwell Alexander Drake and Marie Mullany, your guides to Releasing Your Inner Dragon. This author podcast is a treasure trove of writing tips and advice, sparking inspiration and ah-ha moments for every stage of an author’s career. Drake, an award-winning novelist and creative writing teacher, brings his experience from the gaming world and beyond, while Mullany, author of the Sangwheel Chronicles and YouTuber, shares her expertise in fantasy world-building. Together, they delve into the intricacies of crafting compelling ...

In the 1950s, the world is still recovering from World War II. Families look for new lives in places across the sea, mothers find their peace playing homemaker, and soldiers try to move past decisions made during their time at war. Among those searching for a second chance are Eloisa Nicoletti, Adeline Darbonne, and Arden Lund, whose paths converge in the middle of the Atlantic on July 25, 1956, in the aftermath of the sinking of the SS Andrea Doria.