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Through the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, it was a fact universally acknowledged that any man in want of a great fortune ought to find himself a Caribbean heiress. Their assets, the product of the exploitation of enslaved African men, women, and children, enabled them to marry into the top tiers of the aristocracy and influence society and politics. They fell in love (not always with their husbands), eloped, divorced, squandered fortunes, commissioned art, threw parties, went mad and (in once case) faked a daughter's death.

The Essential Classics: Volume 1 brings together some of the most astute, gripping and tragic works written in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, beautifully read by Miranda Raison, Pearl Mackie, Jonathan Keeble, Peter Noble, and Olivia Dowd. Spanning English, Russian and German literature, in this collection you will find the terrifying trials of iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, Dickens’s cutting social commentary in Bleak House, as well as classic coming-of-age narratives with The Magic Mountain and Tolstoy’s realist masterpiece in Anna Karenina.

The Charles Dickens Collection: 10 Novels & A Christmas Carol brings together all of the major novels written during Dickens' lifetime. Dickens wrote into life some of the most beloved and well-known characters in literature - introducing us to Pip, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Little Nell, Scrooge, Nicholas Nickleby, Miss Haversham, and many more who have lived long in the memory for generations of listeners.

Set in post-First World War Britain, Woolf’s masterpiece follows Clarissa Dalloway, a vivacious yet self-reflective upper-class woman, through a single day in her life. Preparing for a party that very evening, Clarissa keeps busy by moving through the streets of London, her thoughts drifting between past and present, revealing lost loves, secret regrets and the quiet ache of grief. Interwoven with Clarissa’s narrative is that of Septimus Warren Smith, a war veteran who suffers terribly from his traumatic past. As their two lives tangentially cross...

La grafologia es una tecnica que tiene como objetivo el estudio a la escritura. A traves del analisis de la grafia de una persona se puede conocer su personalidad en forma integral, pudiendo determinar caracteristicas generales del caracter, de los aspectos de comportamiento, del equilibrio mental y de la naturaleza de las emociones.

Lina has always loved watching the sky—white clouds like animals, fluffy clouds like pillows. But one day, a silver-feathered bird named Aurelio lands on her fence with an incredible secret: he paints the clouds. Together they paint whales, comets, and smiles across the sky. But when gray storms arrive, Lina feels afraid. Aurelio gently shows her that storms, too, are part of the sky’s painting—helping the earth to drink, bringing music in thunder, and beauty in change.

Dive into the exciting world of weather with "The Weather Explorer"! Perfect for curious young minds, this book takes children on a captivating journey through different weather patterns, from sunny days to thunderstorms and snowy landscapes. Join us as we uncover the mysteries of the skies. Learn how the sun warms the Earth, why clouds form, and what causes rain, snow, and storms.

Zinnia the baby dragon is starting her very first day at Starwhistle Academy—a magical school tucked deep in an enchanted forest. She's nervous about potions, flying, and fitting in... but with the help of kind classmates, a gentle teacher named Miss Poppyroot, and a glowing magical egg, Zinnia discovers that being herself is the most powerful magic of all. Perfect for children ages 3–7, Zinnia’s First Day at Starwhistle Academy is a book that gently reassures young listeners about starting school, making friends, and finding confidence in new beginnings.

Brought to you by Penguin. From the bestselling author of I Haven't Been Entirely Honest With You comes a joyful, hilarious and heartwarming story of a seemingly ordinary woman, her beloved dog and a forgotten but friendly Christmas tree . . . Hello to you. I have written a short story, or Tall...

Life is a challenge for everyone and it's our close connections and relationships with each other that make the journey worthwhile. We sometimes recognize their value in their absence. This book, The Degrees of Wellness: Six Rules to Creating a Healthy Union Through Self-Discovery and Personal Growth, narrates all of the important aspects that can help us maintain healthier bonds with the people in our lives. The tips within this book serve as a guide to enhance relationships by learning about ourselves and growing into the best versions of who we're meant to be in life.

Life has a way of breaking us into pieces, leaving us wondering what comes next. But don't be hasty to throw away those shattered dreams, hopes, and expectations. Your worth is not determined by your past experiences. Your strength lies in your ability to rise above life's challenges. With the embrace of God's love, those fractured fragments come together to forge an extraordinary living masterpiece. You; reborn and enhanced. Sandra Miranda's debut book, "Masterfully Crafted," recounts the journey of a woman who faced trials of epic proportions.

Having escaped an unhappy marriage, Morgan finds herself in Camelot–the city of dreams and peace. Her brother, King Arthur, treats her as a valued advisor and Morgan finally has recognition befitting her intelligence within Arthur’s trusted circle, despite a longstanding conflict with Queen Guinevere. But Morgan’s life is not without complications. Between a vengeful husband determined to snatch their son away, the strict ideals of court life, and a jealous rival for Arthur’s attentions in the sorcerer Merlin, gaining true recognition and freedom is a greater challenge than Morgan envisioned.

Sí, algunas de las 18 especies de pingüinos viven en regiones frías y polares, pero algunos pingüinos viven en climas cálidos. ¡Una especie incluso vive cerca del ecuador! Estas aves “vuelan” a través del agua con aletas en lugar de en el aire mediante alas. La mayoría son blancos y negros, pero una de las especies es azul y blanca. Algunos tienen ojos rojos y otros tienen ojos amarillos.

Los árboles nos dan deliciosas manzanas, pero también ayudan a construir casas. Uno de estos es natural, el otro hecho por el hombre. ¿Puedes identificar el recurso natural? En esta edición de la serie Un libro de comparaciones y contrastes, investigamos objetos comunes que nos rodean y cómo los materiales naturales se transforman en herramientas, juguetes y hasta electricidad.

¿Imaginas caer en picado a través del aire como un Hatzegopteryx, un gigante de los cielos antiguos? El Hatzegopteryx (hatz-eh-GOP-ter-iks) fue uno de los pterosaurios más grandes que han vivido; tenía cerca del tamaño de un avión pequeño.

It is June 1940. The war against Hitler’s forces is raging. And the tide is turning against the British. In this hour of despair, Prime Minister Winston Churchill receives a mysterious letter from an even more mysterious woman, offering a Faustian bargain and a promise of victory. But if Churchill accepts, will he be condemning his nation’s very soul?

Meet Vanessa Cordero. A cynic with a colorful past. You see, in college, Vanessa devised a profitable side gig: For a reasonable fee, she’d date your latest crush...and make his life miserable. Too clingy? Check. Jealous? Check. A mother's worst nightmare? Check, check, check. By the time Vanessa was done with him, your guy would be ready for...YOU.

“I love food” Nakkiah Lui says, and in the next breath whispers “so give us back our land”. In First Eat, a confrontational, raw and highly personal exploration of food politics, power and body sovereignty, Nakkiah Lui asks how our meals would look different if First Nations people owned the land from which the food came. First Eat is about more than just food, it’s an aural feast for a rich future.

Alisha’s “What If” year reveals that she can achieve success on her own terms by embodying the spirit of the intern: never stop learning, be flexible, and understand that failure is a prerequisite for growth. For anyone who’s ever felt stuck in a rut, My What If Year proves that it’s never too late to say yes to second chances and explore the roads untraveled throughout your life.

What are your beliefs about money management? What are your emotions about it? If someone asked you about your short- and long-term money goals, what would you say? Questions like these are essential for anyone building a money-management plan, but they’re less about the line-by-line details of taxes and investment holdings and more about your approach to saving money and spending it—and preparing for the future.