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It is 1644, and Parliament's armies have risen against the King and laid siege to the city of York. Even as the city suffers at the rebels' hands, midwife Bridget Hodgson becomes embroiled in a different sort of rebellion. One of Bridget's friends, Esther Cooper, has been convicted of murdering her husband and sentenced to be burnt alive. Convinced that her friend is innocent, Bridget sets out to find the real killer.

Dr. Samantha Willerby, a specialist in post-traumatic stress, has never seen anything like this before. Following a fire on the London Underground, three survivors seek her help, but although unmistakably traumatized, their stories don’t match the facts. Are they "faking it"? Sam’s confusion turns to horror when one by one, instead of recovering, they are driven to suicide. When her lover, Conrad, begins to suffer the same terrifying flashbacks, Sam is desperate to find out what’s causing them. Then a mysterious and chilling conspiracy begins to unravel....

Alicía Catalina Cortés is a Spanish cow who longs to run with the bulls in Pamplona—but since she’s a cow, tradition forbids her from the fiesta of San Fermín. Through her journey, Alicía learns that to be noble and brave, she must follow her dream as well as her heart, even if it means defying tradition. Toro is set in the colorful backdrop of Pamplona, Spain, during the fiesta of San Fermín and the running of the bulls, famed as one of the most exhilarating, dangerous, and spectacular events around the world.

Escrito por Leila Cobo, la mayor autoridad de la música latina, La fórmula “Despacito” es una mirada profunda al detrás de escenas de la música que hace bailar al mundo entero.

A groundbreaking guide for elite performers—men who dominate, but still feel like something’s missing. This book reveals why success alone won’t fulfill you—and how mastering your inner world can unlock the next level of strength, connection, and purpose. You are not like other men. You push harder, endure more, and perform at levels most people can’t comprehend. You thrive on discipline, control, and execution—whether in business, sports, or other high-stakes environments. You’ve won. So why isn’t it enough? Most men will never understand the pressure of being at the top. The responsibility.

Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse recreates the body and soul-renewing experience of a summer downpour after a sweltering city heat wave. Tess knows that the only thing that can fix the endless summer heat is a good, soaking rainstorm. When it finally comes, there is shouting and dancing as everyone and everything springs back to life.

Told in alternating narratives that bridge centuries, the latest novel from New York Times best-selling author Samira Ahmed traces the lives of two young women fighting to write their own stories and escape the pressure of familial burdens and cultural expectations in worlds too long defined by men.

Tatum Blackthorn is Lucifer personified. A monster from my nightmares, now masquerading as my boss. When he discovers my weakness, he makes me an offer I cannot refuse, and I become his wife. I always knew he was depraved, but as his twisted vendetta unfurls, so does my darkest secret. Now we're both the targets of very nefarious people . . . but they're about to find out no one matches my husband's wrath.

Amateur viola player Rosie Chandler is the sole survivor of a crash which sends a group of musicians plunging into a lake. Convinced the accident was deliberate, but unable to recall what happened, she is determined to recover her lost memories and seeks out clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Willerby. But Rosie is hiding something.... Sam is immediately drawn to the tragic Rosie and as she helps her piece the fragments together, the police find disturbing new evidence which raises further questions. Why is Rosie so desperate to recover her worthless viola?

Tales Season Two delves even further beyond the pale with eight explosive tales to tickle your fancy and curdle your blood. The series is produced by filmmakers Larry Fessenden & Glenn McQuaid; Associate producers Lisa Wisely, Jenn Wexler. In 'Sarah Minds The Dog' by Kim Newman, well-mannered, well-brought-up young Englishwoman, Sarah, gets herself into a bit of a pickle when left in charge of the much loved Rottweiler of a Russian mob boss.

When art student Aiden Blake witnesses a gruesome attack on a London towpath, the police need him to identify the assailant without delay. But Aiden, traumatized by the shock, is rendered mute by the horror of the event and can’t speak to anyone. In a desperate bid to gain vital information before Aiden’s memories fade, The Met call in clinical psychologist and trauma expert Dr. Samantha Willerby, giving her only seven days to get a result. When Aiden finally starts to communicate through his art, however, the images he produces are not what anyone expects....

Ein gütiger Riese lebt sehr weit von hier entfernt, in einer magischen Welt. Eines Tages fällt ihm eine außergewöhnliche Blume auf, die in der Mitte eines Blumenfeldes wächst. Er verliebt sich in diese zauberhafte Blume. Aber die Blume ist selbstverliebt. Sobald der gütige Riese ihre Wünsche erfüllt hat, will sie ihn nie wiedersehen. Der gütige Riese ist sehr traurig, aber bald entdeckt er ein Geheimnis, das ihn sehr glücklich macht.

Alle Menschen in Bimmelburg fürchten den zweiköpfigen Drachen. Er lebt in einer Höhle und fliegt jeden Tag über das Königreich hinweg. Das macht den Menschen große Angst. Eines Tages macht sich ein kleiner Junge auf den Weg zur Höhle des Drachen, um ihn zu besiegen und Bimmelburg vom Schrecken zu befreien. Aber was der Junge durch seine Auseinandersetzung mit dem Drachen erreicht, ist viel schöner.

In einem großen Schloss sitzt ein mächtiger König auf seinem Throne und langweilt sich. Der König ist sehr traurig und sein tiefes Unglück droht ihn bald zu zerstören. Sein ganzes Volk steht ihm hilflos gegenüber. Nur ein kleines Mädchen kann ihn retten.

Mo und der weise Elf Arc ist ein modernes Märchen. Es handelt von einem schüchternen kleinen Jungen namens Mo. Als Mo von einer Gruppe älterer Jungs verspottet und gehänselt wird, sehnt er sich die Erfüllung eines dringlichen Wunsches herbei. Ein weiser Elf namens Arc hört seinen Wunsch. Arc nutzt seine letzten magischen Kräfte um den Wunsch des kleinen Jungen zu gewähren. Aber kann Mo sich genug vertrauen, um Arcs Magie zur Geltung zu bringen?

Whether you´re still pregnant and preparing for the postpartum period, or you´ve just delivered your baby, your body has accomplished something amazing: You´ve created a tiny little life. While it´s incredibly exciting to finally hold your baby, now you´re on the journey back to normalcy within your body, and if you don´t know what to expect, this can seem daunting. Luckily, you´ve found us to help!

Ce livre fournit une introduction passionnante à la religion et à la culture musulmane, et encourage les enfants à développer leur propre fierté et leur connexion à leur patrimoine spirituel. Offrez à votre enfant la chance de découvrir des histoires inspirantes qui l'aideront à grandir en sagesse et en compassion.

Miss Darya is the real story of Miss Azar Allameh Zadeh and her life events during the Iran-Iraq War. The story starts with her childhood and her family in Iran’s countryside during the war time.Please note: This audiobook is in Persian.

Anicée, grande passionnée de soccer, se sent prête à faire face à une nouvelle année scolaire, une nouvelle école et de nouvelles amitiés ! Toutefois, un événement lui rappelant des situations déjà vécues lui enlèvera sa fougue de jouer. Avec l’aide d’une amie, elle trouvera une façon originale de dire à ses compagnons qu’elle ne tolérera plus les remarques en lien avec sa couleur de peau ou toutes ses autres caractéristiques physiques qui la rendent unique !

Paige is a happy kid with a unique fashion sense and creative imagination. Despite being bullied because of the things that make her different, she enjoys using her creativity to entertain her family and friends with stories in which she and her dog, Peppermint, are super heroes who always save the day! However, when her bullies plot to destroy her group’s big project, Paige is left alone, standing in front of her classmates, speechless. With her group depending on her, will Paige be able to find the superhero inside herself to save the day?