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Zadie Smith ormai si è affermata come una delle scrittrici più iconiche, rispettate dalla critica e popolari della sua generazione. E oggi, a vent'anni dal memorabile esordio di "Denti bianchi", ci offre il suo primo libro di racconti, nel quale il suo potere di osservazione e la sua voce inimitabile si fondono per restituirci l'esperienza complessa, terribilmente complessa, della vita nella contemporaneità.

A headless horseman haunts Sleepy Hollow! At least that’s the legend in the tiny village of Tarrytown. But scary stories won’t stop the town’s new schoolmaster, Ichabod Crane, from crossing the hollow, especially when the beautiful Katrina lives on the other side.

On a war torn Earth, the mighty Nova Alliance is the last defense against the treacherous Coalition. At the heart of this defense are the Engines–formidable, genetically enhanced soldiers. Under the command of the legendary Captain Akira Hayashi, the elite Shadow Squad has defended the frontlines for years. But just as victory seems imminent, the Coalition strikes hard, targeting the very sites meant to heal the wounded planet.

Hustpierpoint, Sussex, 1873. Eliza Touchet è da trent'anni la governante di suo cugino acquisito, William Ainsworth, un romanziere un tempo di grande successo ma ormai caduto in disgrazia e in crisi di ispirazione. Donna spiritualmente e intellettualmente libera, Eliza ha sempre partecipato ai circoli letterari di Ainsworth, crescendo all'ombra del successo di William e dei suoi amici letterati, tra cui il Signor Charles Dickens, che non esita a considerare un prevaricatore moralista.

Alexander MacNichol, the epitome of a hot-blooded Highland warrior, loyal to Scotland, lover of women, and a merry time. The last thing he expected from his King, Robert the Bruce, was an order to marry a whey-faced English lass from the wrong side of the border. Lady Grace Worthington, one moment betrothed to an Englishman she fears and the next, thrust into the arms of a Scottish brute named MacNichol. All the while, battling her own inner demons. Yet, life in the Highlands is not at all what Grace expects.

In the not-too-distant future, a 21-member crew launches from Earth. Their mission: to establish a temporary colony on Mars. Little do they know that colony will become permanent–and the last stand of the human race. Because, without warning, every single person left on Earth simply...vanishes. Now, a thousand years later, the resources needed to sustain life are running out, and the very existence of the Mars colony is threatened. Humankind has only one option–to return to its home planet.

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) need skills and tools to manage their symptoms. OCD For Dummies offers help for you or your loved one when it comes to recognizing, diagnosing, treating, and living with this common mental and behavioral disorder. Dummies gives you all the information you need on getting your symptoms under control and working toward remission. This edition updates you with the latest research on OCD, new therapeutic treatments, and all the most up-to-date resources to help you along on your OCD journey. 

Mega-City One, 2080. Judge Joe Dredd's first year on the streets as a full-eagle Judge. Bred for justice, trained in law, Dredd's no helpless rookie, but he's not the seasoned veteran we know either. Three tales follow the first adventures of the future city's greatest lawman. With an introduction by the Mighty Tharg!

Beth Chambers's life is no fairytale, even if she feels like a damsel in distress. After four years in a destructive relationship, Beth has decided enough is enough and leaves her girlfriend, taking with her only her dog Dudley, her broken spirit, and a shattered view of life. At her lowest point, she meets Amy Fletcher, a woman who has it all—and from whom she believes would never want more than friendship. What Beth fails to realize is that there are definitely two sides to every story. Could Amy Fletcher be Beth's Princess Charming? Could her story end with a happily ever after?

When a neighbour’s lodger is found dead, Vita Carew, a sharp-witted science student, is the first on the scene. The police pronounce it an accident, a fatal fall, but Vita remains unconvinced. Her access to the post-mortem reveals the truth: Albert Flett was murdered. As Vita investigates, she uncovers a trail of evidence that suggests Albert’s quiet, unassuming ways were hiding a complex and dangerous secret life. When a prominent, eccentric old lady is also found dead under suspicious circumstances, Vita finds herself entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a ruthless killer. 

Two things matter to me: hockey and getting my stick wet off the ice, if you catch my drift. But then I meet Sophie Porter. She’s the Bashers team doctor–and the daughter of my head coach. And she’s got a proposition for me: fake date so that she can set boundaries with her overprotective dad. It’s an easy “yes” for me. I’d never have a chance with this beautiful and brilliant woman in real life. She’s a good girl with a naughty streak–my weakness. She makes me feel wanted and safe.

Can Vita Carew expose the truth behind a ruthless doctor and his lethal assistant, save an injured man, and escape unscathed with time to resume her vacation studying?

Before Kevin nearly died backstage from his widely reported massive heart attack, he killed onstage discussing his marriage, his kid, his friends and his work (or lack thereof).

Listen and Speak: Communication Keys for God’s People in These End Times is a gentle, practical, Spirit-led guide to transforming the way you listen and speak. Rooted in Scripture and written with clarity and compassion, this book teaches believers how to hear God’s voice—and how to truly hear one another—in everyday conversations. You will learn to respond with the grace, wisdom, and love of Christ.

Do you sometimes wish your church had more people coming? We all wince when we see large gaps, empty pews, bare places. It’s especially painful when someone precious slips out a side door and into the shadows of indifference or isolation. We want to cry out: NO!! Don’t leave us! What can we do to change your minds? Come back! There are many issues to weigh and hard realities to consider. This booklet offers just one: “Try Kindness.” Believers can debate about doctrinal discord and unkempt parking lots and the repetitive thump of today’s praise tunes.

In the Kingdom of Deem, faith holds the world together. But some truths were buried for a reason. Vander Whent has spent his life preparing to serve The Path. Newly elevated to the rank of exemplar, he now bears the authority of High Temple: to uphold the sacred laws of The One, protect the kingdom, and preserve the order that has guided Deem for generations. Lily believes in that order. A soldier of Temple and Vander’s closest friend, she has devoted her life to the same faith that took her in. She honors The One, trusts The Path, and wants only to remain worthy of the home she was given.

Are you searching for hope in the middle of suffering and pain from illness? Denise Smith's powerful memoir, When God Does Not Heal You, Can You Trust Him?, invites you to discover peace and purpose when God's answers to your prayers seem to go unanswered or are not what you expect. Through personal stories of overwhelming loss and biblical wisdom, Denise shows how to trust God's promises and find strength, through faith, to persevere, no matter the outcome.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. World Fables Series is compiled from four classic public‑domain folk‑tale collections: 1. Chinese Fables and Folk Stories (Gutenberg #74897) 2. The Arabian Nights Their Best‑known Tales (Gutenberg #20916) 3. Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora...

The Great Fire of 1947 and the End of Bar Harbor’s Golden Era tells the riveting story of the desperate evacuation of residents through the heart of an uncontrolled forest fire burning all across Mount Desert Island. After an extremely dry summer, all areas of Maine spent the month of October...

*** OVER 85,000 COPIES SOLD *** Hormonal imbalances can occur at any age—before, during, or after menopause. The reasons for these imbalances vary widely, and can include heredity, environment, nutrition, and aging. While most hormone-related problems are associated with menopause, the fact is...