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Shy secretary Flora Greening doesn’t want to take a work trip right before the holidays. Except saying “no” isn’t her strong suit. Besides, what commanding boss Vito Monticello wants, he gets! Even he can’t command the weather, though. A Scottish Highlands snowstorm strands them, with only each other and their deliciously illicit attraction…

Leaving behind the people she loves most in the world, Ashen sets off into the wilderness in hopes of finding the elusive group of rebels know as the "Consortium". But, when she finds herself among strangers in the former ski town locals have named the "Bastille", secrets begin to reveal themselves, friendships prove as fragile as glass, and Ashen begins to understand just how powerful her enemy really is. When her brother, Kel, goes missing, Ashen is forced to return to the place she despises...where she's faced with a cruel and brutal choice that will break her heart.

How and when babies eat their first solid foods can be an exciting stage for new parents, but it can also bring confusion and anxiety due to conflicting advice and opinions. When should babies have their first sold foods? What should it be? How much? Is milk still important? Does any of this really matter? Why Starting Solids Matters aims to help listeners find answers to these questions by exploring the science behind the headlines. It provides a gentle introduction to the importance of the first year and beyond for the development of long term healthy eating habits and weight.

Jeune servante dans la ville d'Itsandra, aux Comores, Gaillard grandit sous la protection de deux figures parentales : son maître, qui lui enseigne le Coran, et sa mère adoptive, qui lui conte les légendes héritées de ses ancêtres esclaves venus de l'autre côté de la mer. Un jour, dans le bois d'Ahmad, Gaillard rencontre Halima, jeune fille bien née qui tente d'échapper à un mariage forcé. Elles deviennent amies, au point qu'avant de rentrer se soumettre à la volonté paternelle, Halima confi e à Gaillard un petit objet qu'elle devra conserver sans jamais le montrer.

Odysseus Diamides never expects a warm welcome at his family’s imposing estate. Until he’s greeted by maid Grace Foster—who spent last night in his bed! He can’t allow her life to be ruined by his controlling grandfather. So the Greek barters for her freedom by making Grace his convenient bride. Odysseus’s diamond is the lifeline Grace requires. She can escape her boss and ensure her grandmother is cared for. Yet, after their idyllic island wedding, Grace realizes just how cynical Odysseus truly is. Has she jumped from the frying pan into a wildfire of dangerous need?

Unsere Gesellschaft befindet sich in einer Identitätskrise. Alle Systeme, die Sicherheit, Zukunft und Gerechtigkeit versprachen, scheinen versagt zu haben, und nun herrschen Zweifel und Verunsicherung. Identitätskrisen haben einen schrecklichen Ruf. Sie sind anstrengend für alle Beteiligten. Doch sie sind unbedingt notwendig – denn nur so können sich Menschen und Gesellschaften weiterentwickeln. Alice Hasters stellt sich den größten Ängsten der Jetztzeit und bietet einen Ausblick – erhellend, persönlich und vor allem tröstlich.

Reece Spencer became a monster after a Halloween party gone wrong, but instead of letting it ruin his life, he dedicated his life to monsters. After selling his portion of a successful investment firm, he funded the creation of a college for monsters just outside the monstrous little town of Screaming Woods.

When the youngest of three sons inherits only a cat, he believes he is destined to die of starvation. But the cat turns out to be rather an extraordinary animal. Not only is he able to speak, he is also a highly resourceful and cunning creature. The cat asks for a pair of boots and a sack. He uses the sack to catch rabbits and partridges which he presents to the King as gifts from the "Marquis of Carabas". The King is curious to meet the mysterious Marquis who sends such generous gifts.

Je m'appelle Bridget, un prénom de célibataire... ce que je suis ! Je le vis plutôt bien en règle générale. Mais ce soir-là j'étais particulièrement déprimée et j'avais décidé de noyer mon désespoir dans une boîte branchée. C'est là que j'ai rencontré Chad, la star de l'équipe de baseball, un vrai tombeur. Malheureusement, les paparazzis s'en sont mêlés. Fatigué de ses frasques, son manager a posé un ultimatum : si Chad n'arrive pas à convaincre le monde entier que je suis sa petite amie - et pas seulement une conquête d'un soir - il peut dire adieu à son contrat juteux...

Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota . . . until now. Her mom’s plan is just to stay for a couple weeks, until her grandfather gets better. But plans change, and as Maizy spends more time in Last Chance and at the Golden Palace—the restaurant that’s been in her family for generations—she makes some discoveries. But the more Maizy discovers, the more questions she has.

As far as 10-year-old Miller McClellan is concerned, it's the worst Christmas ever. His father's shrimp boat is docked, his mother is working two jobs, and with finances strained, Miller is told, they can't afford the dog he desperately wants. "Your brother's return from war is our family's gift," his parents tell him. But when Taylor returns with PTSD, family strains darken the holidays. Then Taylor's service dog arrives - a large black Labrador/Great Dane named Thor. His brother even got the dog!

From the point of view of an experienced professional and a parent, we are going to look at all the different areas of potty training and helping your autistic child learn and practice their personal hygiene skills. This is the second book in a series of books dedicated to helping parents and families of ASD children.

The beautiful Isle of Anglesey has been rocked by the brutal murders of three female students at a local college. DI Laura Hart is called in to track down the murderer – who the papers have dubbed the Anglesey Ripper – before he strikes again. She quickly identifies a suspect but just as she is about to pounce, he slips through her fingers. Laura and the Beaumaris CID must pursue the serial killer across the island in an increasingly dangerous game of cat and mouse – but he’s always one step ahead of them. And soon, the hunters will become the hunted.

Three years ago, DCI Laura Hart was the top hostage and crisis negotiator for the Greater Manchester Police. Then her husband was kidnapped. Despite her best efforts to reason with the criminals, he was brutally murdered. Now living on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales, Laura is slowly healing. Then she gets a call: armed drug dealers have seized a tourist boat—and her 10-year-old son Jake is on board. There’s no other negotiator available, and the police need her to step up.

When a young girl's life is torn apart by the terror and fear of a new communist government, she has to learn to survive within its harsh confines. As she grows, so does her understanding and her hatred of the political situation, and she becomes determined to escape its confines. Can Suk Hing survive the arduous journey that is fraught with danger, or will she be captured and have to suffer the consequences of being branded a traitor? This is a novelization of a true story of one young woman's struggle, an epic journey - the story of the Freedom Swimmers.

As Hitler's murderous reign inches steadily towards a disastrous end, the intricate web of secrets woven by each character begins to unravel. Oskar, handsome but terrifying, is on the verge of madness. What torments him so? What dark secrets are buried deep within Kara's loving heart? Anka's affection for her husband Ludwig is all but gone. Will he turn to the ever-open arms of a secret life? And . . . What about Abram? Will he find a way to keep his vow to God? Will he ever be with his family again?

You may think you know Vergil’s epic poem, The Aeneid - the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, prophesized to found Rome. Or maybe you’ve heard of the fearsome Cyclopes, the tragic queen Dido, the Trojan horse, the River Styx and the three headed dog who guards the underworld. But what of the man who wrote it and why? This is that story.

Dans la ville de Ravencharm où la caféine est interdite, Abby sert des décaféinés jusqu'au jour où son patron lui fait goûter un breuvage particulier qui ouvre littéralement les portes de l'Enfer. Entrée de force à l'Académie Surnaturelle des Barista, Abby découvre alors un monde peuplé d'anges, de mages, de sorcières et de Fae et commence à s'entraîner pour défendre l'humanité contre le mal. La vie à l'ASB ne se résume cependant pas à étudier des manuels et à s'entraîner au combat.

Le blizzard fait rage en Alaska. Au cœur de la tempête, un jeune garçon disparaît.Il n'aura fallu que quelques secondes, le temps de refaire ses lacets, pour que Bess lâche la main de l'enfant et le perde de vue. Elle se lance à sa recherche, suivie de près par les rares habitants de ce bout du monde. Une course effrénée contre la mort s'engage alors, où la destinée de chacun, face aux éléments, se dévoile.

In modern maternity systems, one in four women have their labor induced. Why Induction Matters provides a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to this common intervention. The induction process is explained in detail, and reasons for offering induction are discussed. Options related to inducing labor or choosing to wait are explored, and women's experiences are included throughout. The book aims to help parents make their own informed decisions about induction of labor.