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Die deutsche Geschichte gleicht einem verrückten Orchester ohne Dirigent. Gunilla Budde bringt diese Vielstimmigkeit meisterhaft zu Gehör. Ihr gelingt das Kunststück, die großen Männer, starken Frauen und kleinen Leute, die wichtigsten Ereignisse und Entwicklungen vorzustellen, die jeder kennen sollte, und dabei immer wieder mit scheinbar Abgelegenem zu überraschen.

IL VEUT SAUVER LE MONDE. ELLE S’EST JURÉ DE S’EN SORTIR SEULE. Après une adolescence tumultueuse, Romeo Cruz a trouvé la vocation qui donne un sens à sa vie : il est désormais secouriste et vient en aide à la population de Chicago. Mais ce nouvel équilibre se fissure lorsque Maxima...

Jill Ciment’s books have been hailed as “stunning,” “powerful,” and “provocative.” Alice Sebold has called her works “beautifully written.” Now the author of Heroic Measures (“Smart and funny and completely surprising . . . I loved every page.” —Ann Patchett; “Brave...

A smart and deliciously funny novel by the bestselling author of The Friday Night Knitting Club—and “readers will be cheering” (Bookreporter.com)... Shortly before turning the big five-oh, Cooking with Gusto! TV personality Augusta “Gus” Simpson finds herself planning a birthday party...

If you liked the movies Elf and Shrek, you’ll love THE ENCHANTED FILES—a magical, hilarious comedy series about fantastical creatures in the modern world by the bestselling author of My Teacher Is an Alien: Bruce Coville! Any troll worth their farts knows that a proper troll should: 1. Avoid...

A magical, heartwarming memoir from one of Hollywood’s most beloved actresses, best known for her iconic role on I Dream of Jeannie The landmark NBC hit television series I Dream of Jeannie has delighted generations of audiences and inspired untold numbers of teenage crushes on its...

Minnesota, 1983 The Mostly Methodist Club met Saturday morning year-round, but was at its best in autumn and winter, when it helped steel the ladies for the Sundays their men spent watching TV sports with eyes glazed like so many holiday hams … The mostly-married, mostly-middle-aged members of...

From the #1 bestselling author of The Historian comes a mesmerizing novelthat spans the past and the present—and unearths the troubled history of a gorgeous but haunted country. A young American woman, Alexandra Boyd, has traveled to Sofia, Bulgaria, hoping that life abroad will salve the...

The nation’s #1 real estate broker and star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York shares his secrets for superstar success and getting what you want out of life—no matter who you are or what you do. Ten years ago, Fredrik Eklund moved to New York City from his native Sweden with...

Mysteries, family secrets, and the love of a true Father are found at the heart of this gripping novel from the bestselling author of Bringing Maggie Home Newlyweds Sean Eagle and Meghan DeFord are no strangers to pain and loss. As cold-case detectives, they know intimately the anguish family...

When slighted, misunderstood, cut-in-front-of, annoyed, taken advantage of, or treated rudely, most people avoid their bosses, ignore co-workers, change hairdressers, complain to friends, shout and pound their fists. They often miss the most positive, effective alternative of all: confronting positively. Now, for everyone who was never taught, or never realized, that between "bully" and "wimp" is a range of behavior that is positive, dignified, and effective for dealing with life's bothersome situations.

La vita di Stefania del Belgio avrebbe dovuto essere diversa: invece di una vita agiata in una famiglia reale, avrebbe dovuto diventare l'imperatrice consorte d'Austria. Ma il destino ha voluto diversamente, e Stefania si è trovata a vivere una vita fatta di dolore, solitudine e delusioni. In...

Der Geschäftsführer eines legendären Kaufhauses wird ermordet aufgefunden. Doch bis die Polizei am Tatort eintrifft, hat Leonora Bloch alle Spuren beseitigt, so diskret und gründlich, wie sie schon seit 45 Jahren als Reinigungskraft bei Dr. Bronstett jeder Form von Unordnung begegnet. Als die Ermittlungen in die Austernbar in der fünften Etage führen, ist man schon mittendrin im Mikrokosmos dieses Kaufhauses, das von der paradoxen Sehnsucht nach vergangener Pracht und erschwinglichem Luxus lebt.

She longed for adventure. So she left her home and ventured out into the wide world. The pleasures and perils she met proved plentiful: marauding pirates on the majestic seas, a ferocious lion under the bright lights of the big top, a mysterious stranger in an exotic and bustling bazaar. Yet in the face of such daunting danger, our heroine . . . She was brave. She was fearless. She was feathered. She was a chicken.

From bestselling author Mary Connealy comes a spirited Western romance filled with danger, determination, and unexpected love—a tale of a fierce widow rancher, a hardworking cowboy, and the family that brings them together. Perfect for fans of historical romance and strong heroines. Belle...

A New York Times Editors' Choice The only woman in Forbes’ Greatest Business Stories of All Time and the first woman to chair a company on the New York Stock Exchange, Mary Kay Ash has a life story that reads like a Barbara Taylor Bradford novel Growing up in Depression-era Texas, Mary Kathlyn...

The Mental Laws are best-selling author Barbara Berger’s unique, scientific presentation of the way the mind works. With this information in hand, readers and listeners can understand why they act and react the way they do – and can change their experience of life if they want to. Once we...

An anthology of heartfelt, real-life stories about allyship authored by multiple, diverse voices. It will inspire young readers to inform themselves and further their knowledge to help, show respect, and champion the rights of people from all walks of life Allyship is not a trend. Allyship is a...

Ein Wochenende. Eine Familie. Wahrheiten, die alles verändern. Elvira und Jobst sind auf der Heimreise aus dem Sommerurlaub. Als sie an einer Autobahnraststätte ein junges Pärchen mitnehmen, dessen Wagen liegen geblieben ist, geraten sie in ein Familiendrama, das ihre Ehe auf den Prüfstand...

From bestselling author Mary Connealy comes a thrilling Western romance about finding belonging in unexpected places—a tale of a fierce woman warrior caught between two worlds, a gentle-hearted rancher, and the faith that brings them together. Perfect for fans of historical romance and...