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Zachée et Thadée, deux frères, étudiants brillants et surfeurs surdoués, déploient les charmes de leur jeunesse sous l'été sauvage de La Réunion. Mais l'été et la jeunesse ont une fin, et il arrive qu'elle survienne plus vite et plus tragiquement que prévu.

Recently relocated to middle-of-nowhere Greenville and starting at a new school, Anne has a tendency to A) fall in love quickly, deeply, and effervescently and B) fly off the handle in the face of jerks. Both personality quirks quickly come into play when the soccer team boos the premiere of her disco performance, which—in a roundabout way—introduces her to her new BFF, Berry, and she soon after meets the girl of her dreams, Gilly.

The political turmoil of the 1990s in Georgia compels Liza Adamia,15, to relocate to England in pursuit of a better future. To escape her thorny life, Liza seeks solace in the world of books, where the outside fades away, allowing her to lose herself in the flow of time and surroundings. As an ardent reader, she decides to study British Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Manchester, where she encounters Daniel Davis, an enthusiastic writer who sparks the love that faces adversities.

Step into a world of rogue screen readers, Braille in fantasy worlds, a friend meeting an acquaintance after several years, and more. This #OwnVoices anthology features fiction by blind and visually impaired authors showing readers how they thrive, hurt, get revenge, outsmart bullies, or go on epic adventures. Artificial Divide is an own-voices story collection that captures the many layers of blindness and, for once, puts visually impaired protagonists in the driver’s seat, letting us glimpse their lives. When we think about it, we're not really divided.

Une enfant de la DPJ, voilà ce que je suis. Ces trois lettres me suivront toute ma vie. J'en suis marquée au fer rouge, comme du bétail. Tout a commencé par une mère monoparentale, toxicomane et violente, et un beau-père agresseur. Ensuite, ceux qui devaient me protéger m'ont fait passer d'une famille d'accueil à l'autre, aveugles à la négligence que je subissais. Séquestrée, j'ai grugé les barreaux de mon lit pour ne pas mourir de faim. Abandonnée, j'ai cherché à être aimée à n'importe quel prix. Mais qui veut s'occuper d'une fillette avec un bagage aussi lourd ?

Phoenny Fang plans to have the best summer ever. She’s returning to Summertime Chinese Culture, Wellness, and Enrichment Experience (SCCWEE for short and “Squee” to campers in the know), and this year she’s a senior camper. That means she; her best friend, Lyrica Chu; and her whole Squad will have the most influence. It almost doesn’t matter that her brother is a CIT (counselor-in-training) and that her mom and auntie are the camp directors. Time spent at Squee is sacred, glorious, and free.

When Kat Lace goes undercover to identify the kingpin behind Mississippi’s drug ring, Java is left alone in New Orleans to deal with something rare—a female serial killer.

Dylan cannot sleep without his Cosydoze, but it goes missing on a visit to Granny’s house. Where has it gone? And can Mum and Dad get Dylan to sleep without it? A funny, heart-warming story for very young listeners told in rhyme.

When Rachel Lindstrom fled from her rural hometown in Western Illinois to join the State Department and see the world, she never expected to return with her life in tatters. But after the horrors of war and a painful divorce, the only place where she can rebuild is the town she once escaped.

So Frankie Remley asked Phil Harrisand they'd soon find out, kicking off a memorable run of The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show. The Rexall years marked the peak of the program's popularity, and the laughs come thick and fast! Join Phil, Alice, Elliott Lewis, Walter Tetley, Robert North, and the whole gang for the first 20 surviving episodes of the 1948-49 season.

Discover the path to inner peace and fulfillment with "101 Ways to Tune Up Your Soul." This enlightening guide offers practical and inspirational techniques to rejuvenate your spirit and enhance your overall well-being. Whether you're seeking mindfulness, emotional balance, or a deeper connection with yourself, this book provides the tools you need to transform your life.

Phil tries to get an extra two tickets to South Pacific. No easy task!

You're not perfect. But guess what? You don't have to be. All of us struggle with high expectations from time to time. But for many women, the worries can become debilitating - and often, we don't even know we're letting unrealistic expectations color our thinking. The good news is, we have the power to break free from the perfectionist trap.

Four romance writers. Four failed marriages. Can they create the perfect man? Romance writers should be experts on love, but that’s not the case with Libby Day and her friends. Although they can come up with great stories on the page, their relationships in real life are all miserable failures. While on a writing retreat in the mountains, they decide to try to pen the perfect man—the kind that only exists in a novel.

Acrobata é um livro de poemas que pode ser lido como um romance. Ao trazer a experiência da vida para a escrita, os versos descrevem momentos marcados pela mudança — como o nascimento de um filho, a morte de alguém próximo e a adaptação a uma nova cidade. O inesperado surge tanto no corte dos versos quanto nas diferentes vozes, entreouvidas ou lidas, que se entrelaçam com a do eu lírico. Um poema puxa o outro em surpreendentes trocas de assuntos, cenas e situações.

La brughiera intorno alla cittadina di Callander si è tinta di bronzo. È arrivato l’autunno e, con lui, Imogene McCarthery, che scende dal treno con una...

Diventare genitori ci mette a nudo. È un fiume in piena di emozioni, e per tanti è anche paura: di non farcela, di non prendere le decisioni giuste, di non essere abbastanza. Ma essere genitori non è una prestazione. Ogni giorno, con ogni gesto, piantiamo un seme i cui frutti cresceranno per una vita intera. Con Genitori strada facendo la Pediatra Carla Tomasini ci invita a non avere paura di provare, di sbagliare, di ascoltare il nostro istinto.

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.

L'amour, lorsqu'il s'épanouit et fleurit, est un champ de fleurs qui attend d'être admiré. L'amour tel qu'il se fane et se termine est une tempête d'hiver qui ne peut être oubliée.

There are many women who have overcome the odds, created an amazing life, and allowed good to flow to them, despite enormous obstacles. You can be one of those women! Finding the strength to do brave things comes from within, but that strength needs to be cultivated and respected. This is where affirmations come in. They are a proven way to overcome challenges, strengthen your inner being, and give yourself what it takes to succeed! This audiobook offers 300 powerful, positive affirmations that cover a wide range of topics.