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Why is this feeling of regret so familiar to her? Why must she always wish she had done something different? Maggie Tulliver and her brother, Tom, grow up in the mill on the River Floss. Although Maggie adores Tom, she often finds him cruel and cold. All she wants is for life to be full and warm.The Tulliver family’s traditional way of living is threatened by changes beyond their control. Will the educated world of lawyers and lawsuits destroy what generations have enjoyed?

Everyone knows that boys are falling behind in education. Largely left out of the discussion are parents of boys, who are most aware that their bright, eager sons hit an invisible wall somewhere near fourth grade, after which they become disengaged, discouraged, and disaffected. There are dozens of books on underachieving boys, but most parents brave enough to lift one off the shelf are instantly intimidated by the footnotes, graphs, case studies, and academic-speak addressed almost entirely to educators.

The story of Belvie Rooks and Dedan Gills, their journey and their transformation, is “as old as eternity and as new as now.” As individuals, Dedan and Belvie were already activists, mentors, and voices for justice, but in their union, they became an even greater force for compassion and love.

England im Jahr 1840. Zwei Jahrzehnte sind vergangen, seit Cassandra Austen von ihrer geliebten Schwester Jane Abschied nehmen musste, und noch immer vergeht kein Tag, an dem sie sich nicht um das Andenken der berühmten Schriftstellerin sorgt. Als sie das Haus ihrer gemeinsamen Freundin Eliza Fowle besucht, stößt sie auf einen verborgenen Schatz: Janes Briefe.

Eunice "Bug" Smoot was 13 years old when her grandfather put her soul up as collateral on his dream car -- a classic 1958 Cadillac Biarritz. Now, five years later, Papa C is dead and buried, and Bug is trying to make it on her own by delivering pizzas and staying one step ahead of her landlord. And then the repo man arrives

En la década de 1920, Dorothy Parker - una de las mujeres más ingeniosas que jamás haya empuñado una pluma - y sus tres amigas navegan por la vida, el amor y sus carreras profesionales en la ciudad de Nueva York. Nueva York, 1921: La guerra ha terminado, la moda es atrevida y el licor de contrabando se sirve en todas partes a pesar de la prohibición. Es aquí donde cuatro mujeres extraordinarias se encuentran y estrechan lazos de amistad.

Embark on a profound spiritual journey with the "Journey to Enlightenment Bundle." This 2-in-1 audiobook collection delves into the core teachings and wisdom of Buddhism, guiding you towards inner peace, spiritual awakening, and harmony.

Inglaterra, 1840. Cassandra Austen ha vivido más de dos décadas tras la muerte de su querida hermana Jane. Ha pasado el tiempo visitando a amigos y parientes y trabajando en silencio, determinada a mantener la reputación de su hermana. Con más de sesenta años y una salud frágil, decide irse a vivir con los Fowle de Kintbury, la familia del que fue su prometido, fallecido hace muchos años, cuando ambos eran jóvenes. Quiere encontrar las cartas que Jane Austen dejó, esquivando a su anfitriona y a una criada entrometida.

Triachus Sextus Nervicanus has been in the Roman navy for almost twenty years and has seen its remorseless decline from the inside. Now commanding the fast patrol Liburnian warship Minerva: Together with what remains of the Ravenna fleet he is transferred to Carthage to hold the line against the Vandal King Gaiseric's relentless eastern expansion following his capture of he Provinces of Mauretania and Numidia.

Master your emotions and beat dark psychology with this two-in-one bundle. Do you want to have greater control over your emotions? Are you tired of people using manipulative techniques to influence you? Then keep reading. Our emotions and mindsets are negotiable, and can be influenced by both ourselves and others. Manipulative people often use these tactics to control us, guiding our thoughts and actions to suit their needs. But now you can regain control of your emotions, identify manipulative techniques, and never fall for their tricks again!

Bleak House is one of a series of retellings of classic literature by publishers Real Reads. True to the original plot, characters and themes, Real Reads also imitate the original author's style.

Saving the dead isn’t as simple as promised. It was supposed to be a standard routine...that is, until we discovered that I was the first Soldier of Light to receive visions of the souls’ worst sins. The very sins that put them in the Dark Realm with the devil. Sins that are unforgivable. Hayden, my sexy guardian angel, tells me there are consequences if I don’t save these lost souls. But how do I save souls that have committed such despicable acts, especially when I have to live through their death in order for them to move on?

Hаvе уоu ever wоndеrеd whу some people seem to gеt ѕо muсh more out оf lіfе than others? Thе аnѕwеr mау lіе іn thе fасt that thеу knоw how tо соntrоl not only thеіr оwn mind but hоw to influence оthеrѕ. Do уоu wаnt tо learn how tо uѕе dark psychology tо get what you rеаllу want frоm people? Dark pѕусhоlоgу іѕ one of the most роwеrful forces at work in the wоrld today. It іѕ used by the most роwеrful influencers the wоrld hаѕ еvеr knоwn.

Life was barely manageable after my mom was murdered three years ago. I wasn’t sure what my purpose was anymore. But then on my 21st birthday, I drank a little too much and fell from the roof of my nine-story apartment building. I died. Then...I un-died. Enter Hayden, my really bossy (and hot) guardian angel whose duty is to train me to be the next “Soldier of Light.” I’m pretty sure I’m the wrong person for this job, despite what Hayden thinks. Guess I’m stuck saving the dead.

Edinburgh, 1920. Seizing upon the possibility of a reunion with his closest comrade from the trenches, Dorian arrives in the capital city of Scotland on Halloween! Guisers are out in force, disapproving gentlemen walk the streets...and a sinister department store has a great deal more on offer than it might initially advertise. Note: The Confessions of Dorian Gray contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners.

Our world is only the beginning... Cameron's father is dead and his inheritance is... rather unusual. He has power to world shift: travel between the Human and Daemonic realms and the Parallel - a void where the worlds meet. Between befriending werewolves and battling daemons, Cameron's new life is already pretty complicated, but things are about to get even more dangerous.

Emma is one of a series of retellings of classic literature by publishers Real Reads. True to the original plot, characters and themes, Real Reads also imitate the original author's style. An intelligent, lively and enjoyable retelling of this classic story."I must warn you that you might guess twenty things without being correct.

La tua esistenza è una parte vitale dell'universo. Per questo il segreto per imparare a manifestare, cioè a rendere concreti i tuoi desideri, è ritrovare il giusto allineamento con le forze che ti circondano. In questo libro, ricco di esercizi semplici e molto intuitivi, troverai pratiche moderne radicate in antiche filosofie per trasformare la tua vita. Che tu desideri cambiare lavoro, trovare l'amore, la pace o la felicità, Manifesting - La nuova legge dell'attrazione sarà il segreto del tuo successo.

Zoe Taylor’s brainwave idea is either brilliant or insane: she isn’t sure which. But the more she tries to forget about it, the more it haunts her, until finally, even though it feels impossible, she makes a start. She never expects to succeed, but she has to at least try to turn her theory into practice, so that the whole world can benefit. How hard can it be?

Have you ever helped someone out of instinct, because not helping never even occurred to you? Remember how surprised you were at their gratitude? It is easy to feel like kindness and gratitude are becoming rare in the world today, but the truth is that it is all around you - you just need to learn how to see it. Kindness shows you how to do just that, and inspires you to take part with tips, ideas, recommendations, and advice. You will learn to see yourself and your surroundings in a kinder, happier way.