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The orphaned Jane Eyre has emerged a fiercely independent young woman. As governess at Thornfield Hall, she's found her first real home - though it stands in the shadow of the estate's master, Mr. Rochester, and its haunted halls ring with maniacal laughter. For even the grandest houses have secrets. As much a story about defying convention as it is about coming-of-age, Jane Eyre remains one of the most beloved novels in the English language.

Sat Beneath the Willow Tree is about a very special little boy who goes on an adventure of imagination. The aim of the story is to allow a child to feel safe, secure at bedtime and to go to sleep with a friendly and familiar voice. Within the story, there are positive reinforcements, to be yourself, to love yourself and never to be afraid to be who you really are. This story also addresses children who are afraid of the dark.

In an icy, Victorianesque world, a harsh god rules, and He has one law: a life for a life. Konrad Savast is the Malykant: detective, judge and executioner in one. It's kill and be killed in Konrad's world, and his unhappy duty to mete out his Master's implacable justice. The body of an aristocrat lies in the mist-shrouded reaches of the Bone Forest. Her killer has signed their own death warrant; but first, Konrad must learn who could have wanted the delightful Lady Rostikova dead...

Embrace the journey of pregnancy with confidence and health with the 'Pregnancy Wellness Bundle', a thoughtfully curated 2-in-1 audiobook collection that includes 'Healthy Pregnancy Food' and 'Gestational Diabetes Diet'. This essential bundle is designed to support expectant mothers through the critical months of pregnancy, offering comprehensive guidance on nutrition and wellness to ensure a healthy pregnancy and optimal fetal development.

Charlotte, Emily, and Anne examine life on the moors, romance, and death in a series of lyric poems that were written in their early years.

Drei verschwundene Mädchen und eine Spur, die weit in die Vergangenheit führt... In den Hochmooren Nordenglands wird die Leiche der ein Jahr zuvor verschwundenen 14-jährigen Saskia Morris gefunden. Kurze Zeit später wird ein weiteres junges Mädchen vermisst, die ebenfalls 14-jährige Amelie Goldsby. Die Polizei in Scarborough ist alarmiert. Treibt ein Serientäter sein Unwesen? In den Medien ist schnell vom Hochmoor-Killer die Rede, was den Druck auf Detective Chief Inspector Caleb Hale erhöht. Auch Detective Sergeant Kate Linville von Scotland Yard ist in der Gegend, um ihr ehemaliges Elternhaus zu verkaufen.

When Dani accepts a missing persons case, she expects the usual culprits - money, drugs, or a secret affair. Instead, she finds herself drawn deeper into Blackthorn city's shadowy underworld. With the help of the Ink, ancient spirits who live in her skin as tattoos, Dani follows the investigation to the last place she wants to be: a nightclub owned by her ex-boyfriend. Their reunion is explosive, but it's the least of her concerns when bodies start piling up in the city morgue, each branded with the same demonic sigil.

Ein ökologisches Triumfeminat bilden die Schriftstellerin Rachel Carson (1907-1964), die Forscherin Lynn Margulis (1938-2011) und die Philosophin Donna Haraway (*1944), von deren Leben und Werk dieses Buch erzählt.

People buy people, which means that managing our presence and profile is critical. We are constantly meeting and speaking to people who are short of both time and attention. By exploring the concepts of energy (to increase presence) and story structure (to bring content alive and make it concise, accessible and memorable), Edie Lush and Charlotte McDougall offer a practical guide for beating nerves and building the foundation for real self-awareness and confidence.

Are you looking to boost your self-love, happiness, and success? Are you sick and tired of being angry because nothing seems to ever go your way? The truth is that because of subconscious beliefs, years of reinforcing behaviors, and certain environmental factors, we have many beliefs that can really sabotage us.

Did you know 70 percent of agencies say they don't know where to start with marketing and new business? This book removes that problem. Inside this new book from Kaffeen, you'll discover the most effective sales and marketing tactics employed by the most successful agencies that have the potential to increase your profile with prospects dramatically.

Meet M: She works in publishing and enjoys watching people. She suffers from memory lapses and has established an unhealthy relationship with Caleb across the street. Caleb doesn’t know M exists. But when M starts to practice memory-recall exercises - to learn the truth about past behaviors - it sheds light on this fascination with the man across the street. Is M dangerous or just disturbed? And is Caleb about to find out?

Amburgo, 1897. Sin da piccole, Marie e Anna Carstens hanno la passione per le fragranze floreali e le essenze profumate. Grazie a Berta, un’amica di famiglia, diventata titolare della famosa ditta di saponi Douglas dopo la morte del marito, le ragazze vengono introdotte all’affascinante mondo dei profumi, scoprendo le tecniche e i segreti per ottenere essenze originali e raffinate. Quella passione ben presto si trasforma in un sogno: aprire una profumeria di lusso nel centro di Amburgo.

Representing the dark underbelly of Romanticism and beyond, these stories reach the shadowy corners of the human soul as seen through the writings of some of the most prominent authors of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Natten til den 18. november 1990 begår Johannes Petersen selvmord. Dagen efter går Nordisk Fjer i betalingsstandsning, og i de følgende måneder oprulles danmarkshistoriens største erhvervsskandale med svindel og gæld for flere milliarder kroner. Historien om Nordisk Fjer handler om en hæderkronet, solid dansk virksomhed, som blev spundet ind i et så kompliceret net af bedrag, at hverken medarbejdere, bestyrelse, revisorer eller medier dengang forstod, hvordan det hang sammen, og også efterforskningen havde efterfølgende svært ved at trænge til bunds i sagen.

Winzige Spielzeuge und ein Riesenerfolg. Schon kommt das nächste Päckchen bei Nemo und seinen Freunden an. Diesmal ist sogar Fred davon überzeugt, dass nichts Gefährliches drin ist. Schließlich steht dick und fett "Winzig!" auf dem Deckel. Das muss ja ein ganz harmloses Spielzeug sein. Doch kaum hat Nemo das Paket geöffnet, schießen jede Menge winzige Wesen heraus. Oh nein, die Maipupus sind los und in Windeseile über die ganze Stadt verteilt.

This century is crammed full of talents that showcase an enviable array of stories and genres. Across a hundred years the short story develops, becomes yet more emboldened, more accessible to a wider audience as these female authors challenge the literary bastions.

Rebecca Brandt hat beschlossen, ihrem Leben ein Ende zu setzen. Nichts kann die junge Witwe über den Tod ihres Mannes hinwegtrösten. Da lernt sie durch Zufall in Südfrankreich die beiden Studenten Inga und Marius kennen und schöpft durch die Freundschaft mit dem jungen Paar neuen Lebensmut. Während eines Segeltörns kommt es zu einem schrecklichen Unfall: Marius fällt über Bord, und schließlich muss davon ausgegangen werden, dass er ertrunken ist.

This Beautiful Chaos is all about being a (Maybe) ADHD woman. I spent years trying to create a life which looked how I believed it should, and all it led to was feeling more confused, unhappy, overwhelmed and like I wasn’t good enough. Turns out I had ADHD, and realising this unlocked EVERYTHING for me! This Beautiful Chaos exists to help you figure things out more quickly than I did while we embrace the messy moments along the way. Expect open and honest conversations, tips and tricks and a lot ADHD/Neurodiversity chat with meaningful information and hopefully some laughs along the way.

Seeking a wider horizon, Jane takes employment at Thornfield Hall, where she comes under the spell of Edward Rochester, its owner, a man of savage temperament and desperate unhappiness. The reason for both is linked to a great secret that is kept locked away on the third floor of the mansion. It's final revelation brings an incredible climax to the story and changes both lives forever.