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In 1918, the world seems on the verge of apocalypse. Americans roam the streets in gauze masks to ward off the deadly Spanish influenza, and the government ships young men to the front lines of a brutal war, creating an atmosphere of fear and confusion. Sixteen-year-old Mary Shelley Black watches as desperate mourners flock to séance and spirit photographers for comfort, but she herself has never believed in ghosts. During her bleakest moment, however, she's forced to rethink her entire way of looking at life and death, for her first love - a boy who died in battle - returns in spirit form.

Veteran police officer Sam McKenna has no trouble facing down criminals on a daily basis, but breaks out in a sweat at the mere mention of commitment. A recent failed relationship strengthens her resolve to stick with her trademark no-strings-attached affairs. Dr. Riley Connolly, a successful trauma surgeon, has spent her whole life trying to measure up to her family's expectations. And that includes hiding her sexuality from them.

Could swearing off men lead Chelsea to the perfect woman? After being rejected one too many times, Chelsea makes a bold vow: No more men. Her friends doubt a boy-crazy party girl can handle not dating for a year, but that only makes Chelsea more determined. Tara has made a vow, too. After...

Jill Becket knows she's in trouble the minute a brand-new, gorgeous client walks into her practice. Amelia Shaw is suffering from a massive burnout, and has no clue of the calamitous effect she's having on her new therapist. Jill's ethical code prevents her from acting on her feelings. Falling in love is so low on Amelia's priority list, she doesn't even consider it. Her only current life goal is to feel better. Can these two women find each other despite the professional and personal obstacles they face?

Fall in love with the Wards: sisters separated in early childhood who reunite and find true love. Touch You Now - She spent years building walls around her heart...but he plans to tear them down. Hold You Now - She kept their child a secret. Can he give her a second chance and a happily ever after? Need You Now - He’s being paid to watch over her, which means he should keep his hands to himself. Will she forgive him when she discovers he’s been lying to her all a long? Want You Now - Best friends. First loves. Can they find a second chance?

From the author of Raised by Wolves comes a sharply satirical novel about class divisions, relationships and the dangers of mixing the two. Perfect for readers of Kiley Reid and Celeste Ng. Amy Chan is a queer, twenty-something artist, broke and living one bad shift away from financial disaster...

Piper's Story is a new, delightful Puppy Tale, with a twist, from #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron! This cat is the new top dog. Piper is a kitten with big goals and a bigger attitude. She loves her girl, Riley, who showers her with attention and treats her...

Publicado originalmente em 1958, este último livro da dinamarquesa Karen Blixen (1885-1962) reúne cinco contos, dentre os quais "A festa de Babette", o mais conhecido da autora, adaptado para o cinema por Gustav Axel em 1987. O tom em Anedotas do destino é mágico. Valendo-se da rica...

A jovem escritora Vanessa Barbara faz sua estreia editorial com um surpreendente livro-reportagem sobre a rodoviária do Tietê, em São Paulo. O livro amarelo do terminal empreende uma viagem singular ao que seria uma "versão condensada do mundo", como diz...

MAIS UM HOLOCAUSTO BRASILEIRO: UMA PRAGA MILENAR DE QUE O BRASIL CONSERVA RESÍDUOS ASSUSTADORES O medo envolve esta praga a partir do nome: lepra. Para vencê-lo, foi necessário vencer a palavra, substituindo-a por "hanseníase" no Brasil a partir dos anos 1960. Palavra que carrega um...

“A whip-smart, razor-sharp look behind the glossy veneer of Hollywood, Break Me Down is the definition of bingeworthy: ingeniously plotted, wholly propulsive, and deliciously addictive. I was sucked in from the word go and couldn’t tear myself away! Juicy, dramatic, bold, and utterly...

Set across three continents over three months, this stunning and surprising novel tells the story of the professional and private life of thirty-something Australian-Taiwanese translator Fay.? France Almost on impulse, Fay treats her mother to a package summer holiday in France for her fiftieth...

Vier heitere Hörspiele zur TV-Serie "Meine Freundin Conni"! Der Hund im Park ist einfach auf Conni zugelaufen und um sie herumgehüpft. Klar, dass man da etwas Angst bekommt, findet auch Mama. Aber als ein Hundetrainer in den Kindergarten kommt und Conni lernt, wie man einen Hund am besten...

The world’s most famous author has vanished. A thrilling hunt of mind games and twisting suspense begins when a detective sees evidence written into her novel. Detective Nina Travers is so good at her job that she blends in like a benevolent Tom Ripley. She can be anyone. She can be no one...

Vier heitere Hörspiele zur TV-Serie "Meine Freundin Conni"! Bei seiner besten Freundin zu übernachten kann eine echte Herausforderung sein. Besonders, weil dort alles ganz anders ist als zu Hause. Aber nach einer Kissenschlacht und vielen anderen lustigen Späßen findet Conni es richtig super!...

Vier heitere Hörspiele zur TV-Serie "Meine Freundin Conni"! Heiße Waffeln, dampfender Kakao und dazu der herrliche Duft von Tannengrün, mit dem Conni und Mama den dicken Adventskranz basteln. Advent ist Bastelzeit, denn auch Strohsterne und Fensterbilder sollen das Haus schmücken. Doch am...

Vier heitere Hörspiele zur TV-Serie "Meine Freundin Conni"! Wie sitzt man gerade im Sattel und wie stellt man die Füße in die Steigbügel? Was ist Trab und wie hält man das Pferd wieder an? Endlich darf Conni zusammen mit Anna zum Reitunterricht. Auf ihrem Pony Flecki kann sie das alles...

Você sente sua barriga inchada? Está mal-humorado, estressado ou tem se achado mais cansado do que o normal? Você sabia que esses podem ser sintomas de inflamação? Muitas pessoas sofrem de inflamação crônica sem saber. E o grande perigo disso é que a inflamação pode ser a origem de...

Immagina un’alba d’estate. Immagina l’aria immobile della campagna, l’odore dei campi, il frinire dei grilli. Immagina il buio che arretra all’invasione del giorno. Immagina ora un casale rosso, solitario in mezzo al nulla. Immagina di scorgere biciclette da bambini e giocattoli sulla...

A young Métis man searching for his missing father finds himself arguing with a dying glacier in this compelling, profane, and ultimately hopeful novel about the burdens and blessings of inheritance, from the award-winning author of A Grandmother Begins the Story. Robbie is torn: between trying...