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"L'histoire de cette saga s'étale sur de nombreuses années... Pour un natif, tout commence à l'âge de son éveil..." Gabrielle est une lycéenne de 18 ans, dont une sale rumeur, lancée par son ex, a détruit toute vie sociale. Seule son amie, Olivia, reste fidèle à ses côtés, lorsque deux frères, aussi mystérieux qu'ensorcelants, débarquent au lycée. Gaby découvre alors l'existence des natifs, une élite d'êtres doués d'étonnants pouvoirs dont elle semble faire partie.

Lucy Callahan was struck by lightning. She doesn't remember it, but it changed her life forever. The zap gave her genius-level math skills, and ever since, Lucy has been homeschooled. Now, at 12 years old, she's technically ready for college. She just has to pass one more test: middle school! Lucy's grandma insists: Go to middle school for one year. Make one friend. Join one activity. And read one book (that's not a math textbook!). Lucy's not sure what a girl who does calculus homework for fun can possibly learn in seventh grade.

S'installer à la campagne pour y vivre tranquillement sans attirer l'attention ? Quand j'ai choisi mon trou perdu suédois, moi aussi j'y croyais. Avec mon herboristerie, mes connaissances pour ne tuer personne avec mes plantes un rien trop efficaces, je partais pour une petite vie planquée à l'abri des regards indiscrets. Ou pas... Il aura suffi d'une herbe, anodine bien que peu commune, pour nous griller, mes pouvoirs et moi.

Os ricos e populares Sharks governam a prestigiada e caríssima Escola Preparatória Camden. Houve um tempo em que eu queria fazer parte daquele mundo. Até ser destruída por um deles. A última coisa que eu esperava era receber uma carta de amor anônima. É sério! Eu odeio cada um daqueles idiotas ricos pelo que fizeram comigo. Mas a pergunta que não quer calar é: qual Shark é o meu admirador secreto? Knox, o quarterback da cicatriz. Dane, seu irmão gêmeo.

he was a liar. A deceiver. A seductress. And now Helene King is a Daughter of the Order. Under the guise she was headed for the place where Halestrom Hale held our sister she is forced into a truck. Only that wasn’t where she was headed. A new breed of evil rose. One that told us exactly what Hell waited for her. With the cold, hard bite of steel at my head, my last hope lays in the only man who can help us now.

La Federación se valió de sus avances militares para ocupar Nikan durante décadas tras la primera Guerra de la Amapola, y aún se notan los estragos de la segunda. Mientras algunas personas tratan de seguir con sus vidas, unas pocas son conscientes de que la tercera Guerra de la Amapola está próxima… Los poderes chamánicos de Rin podrían ser la única forma de salvar a su gente.

Cuando Frankie McGrath, estudiante de enfermería de veinte años, oye por primera vez estas inesperadas palabras, siente una revelación. Criada en el idílico y soleado sur de California y protegida por sus conservadores padres, siempre se ha enorgullecido de hacer lo que se espera de ella, de ser una buena chica. Pero en 1966 el mundo está cambiando y, de repente, su vida parece abrirse a nuevas posibilidades. Cuando su hermano parte para combatir en Vietnam, ella se une de manera impulsiva al Cuerpo de Enfermeras del Ejército para seguirle.

Ximena is the decoy Condesa, a stand-in for the last remaining Illustrian royal. Her people lost everything when the usurper, Atoc, used an ancient relic to summon ghosts and drive the Illustrians from La Ciudad. Now Ximena’s motivated by her insatiable thirst for revenge, and her rare ability to spin thread from moonlight.

Veiller sur les siens, voilà l'unique chose qui semble diriger l'existence de Jerry Welsh. Joe ne le sait que trop bien, l'amour dont il la couve, elle ne le mérite plus. Lui mentir devient insupportable pour la jeune femme. De son côté, Ash doit rattraper neuf années de silence en un mois, la faute à ce destin pourri qui ne semble jamais le lâcher. Combiner la vie de hors-la-loi et celle de nouveau père n'est pas chose aisée.

In How to Be an Epicurean, philosopher Catherine Wilson shows that Epicureanism isn't an excuse for having a good time: It's a means to live a good life. Although modern conveniences and scientific progress have significantly improved our quality of life, many of the problems faced by ancient Greeks - love, money, family, politics - remain with us in new forms. To overcome these obstacles, the Epicureans adopted a philosophy that promoted reason, respect for the natural world, and reverence for our fellow humans.

Sentant leur fin approcher, les dragons, autrefois maîtres du ciel, léguèrent une partie de leur pouvoir à des Hommes jugés sages et méritants. De génération en génération, ce sang fut transmis à leurs descendants partout à travers le monde. Depuis, les Héritiers, répartis en Clans, vivent en marge de la société. Mais aujourd’hui, certains d’entre eux refusent de se cacher plus longtemps, quelles qu’en soient les conséquences pour les humains.

We trust the school system to prepare our kids for the future. We get excited when they get good grades, or disappointed if they don’t. But we rarely stop to question whether school is teaching our children the right things in the right way.

Podemos ler que o amor contém a solidão em seu interior, pois no coração do amor está sempre a solidão, e por isso quem não suporta a solidão também não suporta o amor." Escrito a partir de diálogos, A gente mira no amor e acerta na solidão, surgiu de experiências vividas pela autora em salas de aula, em sessões de análise (enquanto analisante ou analista), com amigos, em leituras de pesquisas teóricas.

For her entire life, the Name-Bearer's sole purpose has been to receive and deliver the names of the future monarchy from the Flowers of Prophecy. But when the child is finally born and the Name-Bearer is sent to the Flowers, they refuse to name him. Instead they deliver a prophecy; another child was born who is more worthy of the Naming, and if they are found and brought before them it will usher in a reign of peace. Having failed in her duties the Name-Bearer is considered a traitor to the crown, and must hide among an elite sect of warrior women.

The byproduct of years of practice in the medical field, Ending the Eczema Epidemic was written by Ana-Maria Temple, MD, and John Temple, MD, to expose the factors involved in treating eczema, allergies, and chronic diseases. Contrary to what one might expect, their solutions focus on gut healing through nutrition, removing environmental toxins, and restoring gut and skin microbiomes. In fact, their anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle recommendations would likely improve the lives of anyone willing to try them.

Tandis que l'été suit son cours à Monty Valley, Joe tente de continuer sa route en dépit de cette absence qui la ronge. Désormais en poste à San Francisco, elle essaie de renouer avec un semblant de vie normale, en partie grâce à son ami et collègue Adam. Mais un retour inattendu va de nouveau faire basculer son quotidien. Entre rancœur et besoin de vérité, Joe va devoir affronter des sentiments jusque-là mis en veilleuse.

À quatorze ans, Dita est une des nombreuses victimes du régime nazi. Avec ses parents, elle est arrachée au ghetto de Terezín, à Prague, pour être enfermée dans le camp d'Auschwitz. Là, elle tente malgré l'horreur de trouver un semblant de normalité.

"My princess; My Ryth. Now we're cornered by those who run the Order. And we're at their mercy. Only one man can get us out. The man who knows the truth about this place; Her father. Deals are made to free us. Only she doesn't know everything. She soon will; She'll expect my brothers to be standing outside the gates...Waiting; But I don't think they will. I'll be there to pick up the pieces. I'll make sure she's safe. Our little mouse. Our princess. Our stepsister."

I’m damn good at my job. So if I swipe my boss’s event invitations from time to time, it’s kind of like a much-earned bonus. He’ll never miss them, and I get a five-star free meal in the company of men in well-fitted suits. But then he shows up at an award’s dinner that I’m most definitely not supposed to be at. Lucky for me, when my boss accuses me of stealing his ticket, a hot swoony man in a tux steps in and says, “She came with me.” Now I owe the stranger one, which is totally cool.

Alemania, 1939. Al inicio de la guerra y tras la muerte de su madre, Hanna Rombauer es enviada a vivir con sus tíos. Inmersa en una vida de lujo que nunca esperó, pronto es comprometida con un oficial de las SS; sin embargo, la independencia y tenacidad que su madre amorosamente le inculcó son inapropiadas para la futura esposa de un oficial en ascenso. Sin consultarle, Hanna es enviada a una elegante villa en las afueras de Berlín, donde deberá aprender a ser una esposa alemana ideal.