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Standing with his children near his grandmother’s grave on a recent trip to Ischia, an island off the coast of Naples, Lorenzo Carcaterra realized how much of his life has been shaped by the women who taught him how to look for joy and overcome sorrow. This book is his tribute to them.

Dedicados a la confección de prendas artesanales inmaculadamente blancas, los Fritz son una comunidad-santuario al margen de la sociedad. Pero su vida ermitaña y pacífica se viene abajo cuando, tras un incendio en el caserío en el que viven al abrigo de los montes de Irún, los bomberos hallan el cuerpo amordazado y sin vida de una chica de catorce años.

Vibrante historia del escritor Lorenzo de Medici en la que mezcla la política de la Florencia del Renacimiento con una trama de intriga, pasión y romance. En ella seguimos a Ascanio Ricciardi, joven caballero que recibe el encargo de investigar la muerte de la princesa Dianora de Medici, cuñada del Gran Duque de la Toscana. Pronto sus investigaciones lo llevarán a cruzarse con Antonio de Córdoba, apuesto músico español envuelto en un misterio.

Let your imagine fly with our Physics Study Guide. Not only will we provide you with all you need to know for your physics iGCSE but we will take you on a journey to far-flung places, really bringing the wonderful world of physics alive. Full of sound effects to help cement important points, each chapter will furnish you with the information to help you understand key concepts and excel in your learning.

Prima avventura della pluripremiata serie fantasy ambientata nell’universo del Vecchio Regno ha come protagonista Sabriel, adolescente che studia in un prestigioso college non lontano dal Muro che divide i due regni. Quando suo padre, l’Abhorsen, colui che deve impedire ai morti di tornare nel mondo dei vivi, viene imprigionato da una pericolosa creatura, Sabriel si mette in cammino per salvarlo. Uno straordinario viaggio di formazione in un mondo dove le forze magiche circolano libere e il confine tra la vita e la morte è sempre più labile.

In "Why Alpha Men Can't Compete: The Superiority of Sigma Men in Love and Life," author Lorenzo Mosqueda challenges the dominant alpha male archetype, revealing the Sigma male as a potent symbol of modern masculinity. This enlightening work showcases the Sigma's blend of independence, emotional intelligence, and moral fortitude, characteristics that allow them to reshape social norms and excel without overt dominance.

Rheumatoid arthritis was taking over my life. I could barely walk, dress myself, and perform simple daily tasks. I did everything I could to find healing. I tried all of the special diets; I was on all of the medications. Something wasn't right, and I was just getting sicker. This audiobook is about healing from the inside out. Your body is your greatest gift, dearest friend. The only difference between having a body that is your enemy and a body that is your friend is learning to speak its language. You can overcome chronic pain! You are worthy of a great life full of health and happiness!

Un joven de veinticinco años, con antecedentes por delitos informáticos, desaparece en la zona del Campo de Gibraltar. Hay testigos que aseguran haber visto cómo un grupo de hombres lo abordaban en plena calle y lo metían a la fuerza en un coche. Poco después de su desaparición, se reclama por él un abultado rescate en efectivo, que los suyos abonan sin rechistar. Desde entonces, no se vuelve a saber de él, lo que hace pensar que han acabado con su vida.

El proceso electoral de 2018 cerró diversos ciclos históricos: uno de 50 años, si se considera el movimiento de 1968 como arranque de la democratización; uno de 40, si se ubica en la reforma política de 1977 el inicio del camino hacia la pluralidad; o uno de tres décadas, si se considera a las elecciones de 1988 como el punto de quiebre de la transición. Lo cierto es que la democracia mexicana no nació el 1 de julio de 2018.

Cold calling and pushing your way into an office or a living room creates an atmosphere of adversity and distrust you must overcome before you close the deal. With those tired tactics, you're swimming upstream, against a strong current, with a bag of rocks tied to your waist. Sales has changed. Legacy sales gimmicks destroy relationships right from the first minute. The 60 Second Sale is a turnkey system for building profitable, lifelong relationships.

Una nueva y demoledora intriga histórica del maestro del género, Lorenzo de Medici. Una misteriosa piedra que alberga el secreto de la eterna juventud ha atravesado el devenir de la historia, desde los albores de la civilización pasando por la Roma renacentista hasta nuestros días. Ahora, en la Barcelona actual, el secreto que envuelve a este misterioso objeto podría salir a la luz, con consecuencias devastadoras para el planeta entero. Pero alguien está dispuesto a impedirlo cueste lo que cueste.

Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano...

From a document in storage, passed down through the family, this story tells about the life of the early Michigan pioneer who, as Treasurer of Hillsdale College, lived through a very important era.

Let us guide you through the history of the economy: From bartering to Bitcoin, we will analyze every step, every change that has revolutionized the "currency" concept—from Roman Empire’s silver coins to banknotes in China, moving through the skepticism of the populations that took centuries to adapt, all the way to digital currencies, their value, and the reasons that are leading them to make a real revolution. The history of Bitcoin is still short, but the impact has already been impressive, both at an economic and corporate level.

Lorenzo Lebrija, director of TryTank, a lab for church growth and innovation, has developed a fresh straightforward framework for experiments in new ministry based on research and interviews. With three clear steps, this framework can have a lasting impact on any church that uses it. You can even start innovating today, using this specific and actionable process within your church community.

Madrid, julio de 2014. Pasados los cincuenta, y ya con más pasado que futuro, el subteniente Bevilacqua, veterano investigador de homicidios de la unidad central de la Guardia Civil, recibe una llamada del responsable de operaciones internacionales. Se reclama su presencia inmediata a 6.000 kilómetros de allí, en la base española de Herat, en Afganistán. Un militar español destinado en la base ha aparecido degollado, y, junto a él, el arma del delito.

Liberatosi dalla prigione sotterranea in cui era stato rinchiuso, Orannis il Distruttore è pronto a scatenare i suoi terribili poteri. Soltanto Lirael, l'apprendista Abhorsen, ha la possibilità di fermare la distruzione che Orannis si appresta a causare. Ma Lirael sa soltanto che si deve mettere in viaggio... Terzo capitolo della trilogia del Vecchio Regno iniziata con Sabriel.

As a 15-year-old, Giancarlo Lo Manto learned about injustice the hard way. His father was gunned down by the Camorra, the murderous clan run by Don Nicola Rossi. When his mother moved him back to his family's ancestral home in Naples, Gian found himself face-to-face with the source of the mob's strength, the spring that spawned it's deadly killers. Today, twenty-three years later, he is a dogged detective on the Naples police force, homicide division, the most dangerous beat in Europe.

The great lie of our society is that mental health and mental illness are the same. Lorenzo Gomez wants to dispel that notion for good. In his new book, Tafolla Toro, he reaches back in time to share stories of his turbulent, traumatic, and often violent middle school years in one of San Antonio’s most crime-riddled neighborhoods. He opens up to reveal the fear, anxiety, and hopelessness he felt as a teenager and how those forces shaped his life until he began taking steps as an adult to improve his mental health.

Erri Gargiulo ha due padri, una madre e mezza e svariati fratelli. È uno di quei figli cresciuti un po' qua e un po' là, un fine settimana dalla madre e uno dal padre. Sulla soglia dei quarant'anni è un uomo fragile e ironico, arguto ma incapace di scegliere e di imporsi, tanto emotivo e trattenuto che nella sua vita, attraversata in punta di piedi, Erri non esprime mai le sue emozioni ma le ricaccia nello stomaco, somatizzando tutto. Un giorno la moglie Matilde, con cui ha cercato per anni di avere un bambino, lo lascia dopo avergli rivelato di avere una relazione con un collega.

A Cinnabar Moth Publishing anthology, A Cold Christmas and the Darkest of Winters is a collection of short stories with themes that range from sad to dark to horrifying. Each story is set during Christmas or in Winter. Many talented authors worked to create these short stories, and we are proud to present them to you in this anthology.