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Die neunzehnjährige Katharina und Hans, ein verheirateter Mann Mitte fünfzig, begegnen sich Ende der achtziger Jahre in Ost-Berlin, zufällig, und kommen für die nächsten Jahre nicht voneinander los. Vor dem Hintergrund der untergehenden DDR und des Umbruchs nach 1989 erzählt Jenny Erpenbeck in ihrer unverwechselbaren Sprache von den Abgründen des Glücks - vom Weg zweier Liebender im Grenzgebiet zwischen Wahrheit und Lüge, von Obsession und Gewalt, Hass und Hoffnung. Alles in ihrem Leben verwandelt sich noch in derselben Sekunde, in der es geschieht, in etwas Verlorenes.

From New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan comes the debut novel that made her the sensation she is today—a hilarious, unforgettable story of one woman’s mad dash to put a stop to the wedding of her old school friend who’s the complete opposite of the sweet Scottish lord she’s...

Aveen is the perfect lady, placid and well-mannered, concealing her discontentment beneath false smiles and gentle nods. As the eldest, her duty has always been to her family legacy and her sister's happiness. But when she finds herself forced into betrothal to a man she loathes, she swears she'll do anything to escape. Even if it means bargaining with a wicked fae prince.

Daiyu never wanted to be like the tragic heroine for whom she was named, revered for her beauty and cursed with heartbreak. But when she is kidnapped and forced across an ocean from China to America, Daiyu must relinquish the home and future she imagined for herself. Over the years that follow, she is forced to keep reinventing herself to survive. From a calligraphy school, to a San Francisco brothel, to a shop tucked into the Idaho mountains, we follow Daiyu on a desperate quest to outrun the tragedy that chases her.

Carmen est désemparée. Sa magnifique librairie est devenue le lieu de tournage d'un film de Noël complètement ringard et elle a été chassée de la maison de sa sœur. Et pour couronner le tout, l'amour de sa vie vient de s'envoler à des milliers de kilomètres. L'esprit de Noël n'est décidemment pas au rendez-vous... Mais lorsque Mr McCredie, le vieux propriétaire de la librairie, lui annonce qu'il veut partir en Antarctique, Carmen met tout en œuvre pour l'aider à financer ce voyage.

Captain Quincy is a steady and reliable Royal Marines officer, decorated for gallantry after a mission that nearly killed her and the men under her command. At a crossroads in her career, Quincy reluctantly accepts when her old comrade, Queen Georgina, asks her to join the Royal Protection Command as the Queen Consort’s new protection officer. Holly Weaver, Royal Dresser and self-confessed man-eater, starts to question her sexuality when she has a girl-crush on famous actor, Story St. John, and then polo player and friend of George’s, Captain Quincy.

In Champion Minded, Allistair will help you develop the winning standards in both sports and life by teaching you the mindset, habits, and discipline of a champion. With over 125 lessons and inspirational anecdotes, Champion Minded will not only improve your mental and game preparation but motivate you to achieve excellence in your life, too. In this easy-to-listen to book, you will discover how to think, act, look, prepare, communicate, compete, commit, and live like a champion.

Being Principe of an ancient vampire dynasty comes with difficult choices. For Byron Debrek, that means putting the good of her clan and innocent mortals over her own desires. When she falls for the first woman to set her blood on fire in centuries, Byron must harden her heart and walk away. For Amelia Honey, a suit designer at a Savile Row tailor, the six months spent with her first love were the most wonderful time of her life. Byron made her feel like a princess and awakened her darkest sexual desires. But then she disappeared.

Un feel good plein d'espoir au pays du Loch Ness ! Zoe est une mère célibataire désespérée. Elle veut quitter Londres et construire une nouvelle vie avec son fils Hari. Entre le minuscule studio qu'elle peut à peine payer et les klaxons qui les empêchent de dormir, Zoe sent qu'elle est prête à exploser. Sur un coup de tête, elle répond à une annonce pour un emploi de nounou dans les Highlands écossais. La description de poste demande une personne capable de s'occuper de trois "enfants surdoués", dont deux se comportent comme des petits animaux sauvages.

The summer holiday brings new passion and new challenges in the enchanting third book of Jenny Colgan’s utterly delightful School by the Sea series, set at a girls’ boarding school in Cornwall. School is out, following a bit of saucy scandal at Downey House... Beloved high school teacher...

Whether you're a chronic second-guesser or just eager for new ways to look at your world, Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler will teach you how to improve your understanding of the dilemmas you face and how to make better decisions every day. Taught in MBA courses and elsewhere, The Decision Book contains classics like the Swiss cheese model for reviewing mistakes and the personal performance model for testing whether or not to switch jobs. This revised edition includes a model for identifying cognitive biases and the expectation model to help you choose a life partner.

After saving Noah and family from the evil stowaway Charlatan aboard the ark in The Ark, the Reed, and the Fire Cloud, heroes Max and Liz, along with faithful mates Kate and Al, earn immortality and a directive from God to serve as His envoys for pivotal points in human history. They have waited for centuries for a word from the Maker; now they learn they are to work behind the scenes in the life of Joseph. In The Dreamer, the Schemer, and the Robe, the fate of an entire nation rests in their paws.

The book provides a flexible approach toward family bonding. Not only can you answer the featured questions, but you can also elaborate further on topics of interest. You can dig into a niche that interests you and you can even draft your own questions to take the experience to the next level. And on top of that, you can play the game over and over again even if you ask the same questions. As your kids grow or the relationship with your friends evolves, chances are that you’ll receive very different answers from the ones you got previously.

After quitting the high-stakes world of finance, Lennox King is content with keeping her life simple. As the new director of a hospice charity, she uses a strict business approach to help the charity grow and prosper. When Rosa comes to work at the charity under orders from the Queen Consort, babysitting a spoiled princess is definitely not on Lennox's agenda. But when passion flares between them, will Lennox's past stop their relationship in its tracks, or will a twist of fate bring a new future that neither was expecting?

The Virgin Gangbang: Abducted and Fucked by the Fake Superheroes presents the tale of a young, virgin, 18 year old woman who, on vacation from her job, has the encounter of a lifetime. After deciding to explore an old, abandoned mill in her city, the girl is abducted by three men in lavish superhero costumes. She is taken to a room where she is chained up and imprisoned, with no chance of escape.

Read by the author. Find hopeful courage and peace of mind as you face pregnancy after losing a baby. Motherhood doesn't always look like “happily ever after,” and family planning doesn't always go according to plan. While pregnancy is widely regarded as one of the most joyful times in a...

Kerris Dawn is in search of a husband. There's no shortage of eligible bachelors in the Seelie city of Rosehill, but not just any man will do. Kerris is desperate to find love. Despite the attention of the wealthy Prince Ronan and his handsome rival Trevor, Kerris finds herself drawn to the worst of the lot.

Dr. Larry Komer and Joan Chandler Komer offer new hope to those with brain injuries. Millions of people of all ages experience concussions. Many others have a more serious event known as a traumatic brain injury. Battlefield injuries often include concussions or a TBI. These brain injuries can lead to a complex condition known as PTSD that can alter a person’s life, family, and community. PTSD is a serious condition that is often difficult to treat.

De Londres à Manhattan, partez passer des fêtes gourmandes et enneigées à Londres grâce au dernier tome du Cupcake Café ! Depuis sa plus tendre enfance, Izzy a toujours raffolé des fêtes de Noël, quand Londres scintille de guirlandes colorées et que flotte dans l'air un doux parfum de gingembre et de cannelle... Mais cette année, le Cupcake Café ne lui laisse guère le temps de flâner dans les rues enneigées de la capitale anglaise. A l'approche des fêtes, les commandes se multiplient !

Hannah Townsend has the perfect job at a New York magazine, a small but elegant apartment in the Upper West Side, and a successful beau named Miles Monahan. This year, she’s leaving the icy city sludge for sunshine! She’s got tickets for two to Barbados, and she’s meeting Miles at the airport for a week of cocktails, sandy beaches, and the music of steel drums.