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Desde su primera publicación en 1983, esta novela se convirtió en un libro de culto para ajedrecistas en particular y amantes de la gran novela americana en general. Un secreto que de repente explotó a finales de 2020 con el estreno de la serie basada en esta historia, conquistando en tiempo récord al mundo entero.

Fue en un apartamento lúgubre de Vanves, durante su exilio francés, donde Tsvietáieva escribió el presente texto, que relata el encuentro de la pequeña Marina con el diablo en la habitación de su hermana, donde se refugiaba para leer libros prohibidos. Con una prosa burlona, ora exaltada, ora gélida, pero siempre hechizante, la poeta relata el despertar de su fascinación por las palabras, encarnadas en la figura del diablo, que su implacable mirada transforma en una criatura tan temible como seductora.

Warning: This is an erotic ebook meant for adults only. It contains explicit, sexual content. This story was originally written as a commission. If you’re interested in commissioning your own personalized fantasy, you can find my email at the end of this ebook! At Jansen College, one girl is in charge. No, she isn’t the chancellor of the university, president of the student body, or anyone else who might hold an auspicious title. Instead, she’s just one of the cheerleaders. Her name is Jasmine, she has red hair, big breasts, and a perfect body. More importantly, she wields her ...

En 1571, tras sufrir un accidente montando a caballo, Michel de Montaigne abandona su posición como magistrado de Burdeos para retirarse a su castillo y empezar a escribir. Ese es el inicio, casi novelesco, de una de las obras más importantes de la cultura occidental. «No enseño ni adoctrino, lo que hago es relatar», afirma Montaigne. Y entretanto dialoga con los pensadores clásicos sobre todo tipo de cuestiones relativas a la condición humana.

Welcome to the Warrior Mindset podcast. Here, we offer comprehensive mind, body, and spirit resources. Whether you're aspiring to join the ranks of the United States Marines or looking to elevate your leadership skills as a current Marine, we've got you covered. Tune in to discover what you can expect to gain from our insightful discussions, expert interviews, and transformative guidance.Listen to the audio version of Marine Corps Doctrinal Publications (MCDP Audio).

Something was nagging Marina Shifrin. As a freshly minted adult with student loan payments and a “real” job she hated that paid her enough to get by if she also worked two other jobs, something needed to change. Marina and her friend each made lists of 30 things they’d do before the age of 30. The first thing on Marina’s list was, “Quit My Shitty Job”. So she did, and just like that the List powered her through her twenties. Told with humor and heart, 30 Before 30 will entertain, motivate, and challenge listeners to get out of their comfort zones and live their best lives.

Raising kids in America is difficult—no federally supported parental leave, a lack of mental health support, a crushing combination of workplace pressure and aspirational parental perfection, and the fresh hell that is the playgroup Facebook page. But what if there was another way? Parenting—and specifically motherhood—looks wildly different across nations. Please Yell at My Kids is an around the world journey and a practical guide to rethinking parenting. What can we learn from Brazilian birth parties, Singaporean grandparents, and Danish babies sleeping soundly outside of coffee shops?

"Biografía de la inhumanidad" representa la antítesis del libro anterior de José Antonio Marina. Mientras "Biografía de la humanidad" explicaba la historia de la evolución cultural (a través del desarrollo del arte, la política, las instituciones sociales, las religiones, los sentimientos y la tecnología), "Biografía de la inhumanidad" pretende explorar los mayores errores o crueldades de nuestra historia, y por qué en su momento estas acciones fueron llevadas a cabo o se aceptaron como una especie de destino implacable.

Constance is a fiercely independent high school senior living in rural James City County, Virginia. After their father abandons the family, she and her sister Abigail move into their late cousin's home with their mother, Delilah. Constance quickly becomes frustrated by her new life and her mother’s obsession with their family’s legacy. In defiance, she aspires to make a new life for herself and leave this place forever.

Emilia está preocupada porque aún no sabe atarse los cordones y además está por empezar primer grado. Pero muy pronto, y muy cerca, descubrirá un secreto maravilloso, de esos que cambian la vida de los niños (y también de los grandes). El secreto de Emilia nos propone enfocar nuestra atención en el presente, con amabilidad y curiosidad. Cuando los chicos registran sus sensaciones corporales, emociones y pensamientos, pueden elegir mejor cómo relacionarse consigo mismos y con los demás.

Since 1935, roller derby has thrilled fans and skaters with its constant action, hard hits, and edgy attitude. However, though its participants’ athleticism is undeniable, roller derby has never been accepted as a “real” sport. Michella M. Marino, herself a former skater, tackles the history of a sport that has long been a cultural mainstay for one reason both utterly simple and infinitely complex: Roller derby has always been coed.

Darcy Kincaid might be a runaway bride, but she still believes in happily ever after, which is why she's devoted to helping couples orchestrate their perfect I do. Even though her fiancée turned out to be unfaithful and a big disappointment, Darcy walked away from her wedding. Now, a single mom, it's up to Darcy to secure her daughter's future, which is why she's invested her life savings into renovating Belle Mont Manor, Portland's oldest, and nearly forgotten, wedding venue.

Londres, 1943. Las bombas caen sobre la ciudad y el rey y la reina deciden enviar a su hija menor a vivir en el campo con una familia de confianza. Tercera en la línea de sucesión al trono, la princesa Charlotte, de diecisiete años, acepta a regañadientes usar un nombre falso a su llegada a Yorkshire.

Once a prominent fixture in Omaha’s high society, Nina Wilson is now drowning in debt and disgrace following the untimely death of her father. Her engagement has been broken off, her family’s grand estate has fallen into disrepair, and her mother, consumed by grief, is incapable of running the household.

Whisper of the Sea By Marin Belle After a cold divorce and years of living a life that never quite fit, Olivia Harcourt escapes to the windswept Cornish village of Roseport in search of quiet and healing. There, in a quaint cottage by the sea, she hopes to reconnect with her writing—and with herself. But her retreat is upended the moment she steps into The Saltwater Café and meets Sophie Blake, the café’s vibrant and magnetic owner. Sophie is everything Olivia isn’t—confident, openly queer, and unapologetically passionate. Their connection is immediate, electric... and utterly ...

Since emigrating from Bangladesh, 14-year-old Nadira and her family have been living in New York City on expired visas, hoping to realize their dream of becoming legal U.S. citizens. But after 9/11, everything changes. Suddenly being Muslim means you are dangerous - a suspected terrorist. When Nadira's father is arrested and detained at the U.S.-Canadian border, Nadira and her older sister, Aisha, are told to carry on as if everything is the same. The teachers at Flushing High don't ask any questions, but Aisha falls apart....

When Ruth Miller returns a dropped scarf to Elena Shilkov, she is whisked from a dreary shared house to a world of unimagined luxury. The super-rich Russian wants a new personal assistant and won't take no for an answer. Ruth gets accommodation, a credit card and a complete wardrobe makeover. And she's good at the job; distributing gifts, attending galas, dealing with the high-society movers and shakers fighting for Elena's attention. Then the sinister truth begins to reveal itself, that nothing is quite what it seems in Elena's dangerous, deceptive world.

Revenge brought them together. Love gave them something worth fighting for. Captain Grace O'Brien spent a decade crafting the perfect revenge against the man who destroyed her family. When she finally captures his daughter as leverage, she expects to feel triumph - not an unwanted attraction to a woman who challenges everything she believes about justice and vengeance. Rosalind Henderson has spent years secretly gathering evidence of her father's treachery while presenting the perfect English lady's facade. When she's taken captive by a notorious Irish pirate captain, she sees an ...

The Enterprise Selling Handbook is a field guide to selling to the largest businesses - enterprises. If you're new to enterprise selling, or find the additional complexity of enterprise deals intimidating, this book is for you! In this audiobook, you'll learn how enterprise businesses buy differently from other business types, and how to make that work to your advantage. All of the key details are covered, from how to present your offering to a step-by-step explanation of what to do (and expect!) at each stage of the deal.

The day Jillian Conner caught her husband smearing her award-winning frosting on his mistress's cupcakes was the day she adopted her man-free diet. Including the insatiable flirt who is renting the summerhouse next door. So when her too-sexy-for-words neighbor decides to take a midnight swim—in nothing but his tanned and muscled glory—Jillian tells herself there's no harm in looking, as long as she doesn't sample. Because this single girl in the city—a local cupcake goddess, who just received an order for a seven-tier wedding cake—already has her hands full.