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Was erzählen uns Handabdrücke auf frühen Höhlenmalereien über die Rolle der Frau bei der Jagd? Und die parfümierten Handschuhe der Katharina von Medici über Prostitution im 16. Jahrhundert? Was hat ein Mobiltelefon mit Femiziden zu tun? Oder Kim Kardashians Brillantring mit Elena Ferrante? Eine Kulturgeschichte der Frau erzählt entlang an 100 Objekten, gelesen von berühmten weiblichen Stimmen unserer Zeit. 100 bemerkenswerte Frauen aus dem öffentlichen Leben haben die Texte eingelesen, darunter Schriftstellerinnen und Künstlerinnen, Unternehmerinnen und Politikerinnen, Wissenschaftlerinnen und Aktivistinnen.

Lizzy and Jane are on a ship bound for America to stay with Mr. Collins’s younger brother when they meet Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy. Mr. Darcy’s disapproval of the burgeoning affection between Jane and Charles is painfully obvious, and Lizzy does her best to thwart his attempts to stop the developing relationship. She is puzzled by how invigorating it can be to trade barbs with Darcy, and he seems to enjoy it as well, but he is the last man she could ever soften toward due to his haughty manner and prideful ways.

Nirel hides her healing magic from everyone except her family. If anyone discovers her secret, she'll be forced to serve as the king's healer—an honor most healers do not survive. When soldiers invade her village and fatally wound her brother, she must decide between keeping her secret or saving him. The soldier leading the invasion remembers her but can't recall how. Having witnessed her power, he must bring her to the king or forfeit his life. Once she reaches the capital, the seer sets his plans in motion to secure his future and her hand.

Louis L’Amour’s long-lost first novel, faithfully completed by his son, takes readers on a voyage into danger and violence on the high seas. Fate is a ship. As the shadows of World War II gather, the SS Lichenfield is westbound across the Pacific carrying eighty thousand barrels of...

On the bus heading for the beach, Jimmy and Anna noticed one another. But they don't have the same lack of inhibition as their friends Alice and Eddie, who had sex on the crowded bus without a care in the world. On the beach, both skin and emotions are exposed. Anna and Jimmy want each other, but who is going to take the first step? When they're alone on the sand, Jimmy decided to take the advice of his friend Eddie and take charge.

Her dating life in shambles, recently-divorced Katie wonders if she'll ever meet a lover who can satisfy her. Andras is a lonely incubus on the hunt for an eternal companion to nourish him in return for mind-blowing sex. A blind date brings them together for an affair that's hotter than hell...but neither of them expects to fall in love!

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “History matters to McCain, and for him America is and was about its promise. The book is his farewell address, a mixture of the personal and the political. ‘I have loved my life,’ he writes. ‘All of it.’ The Restless Wave is a fitting valedictory for a man...

This is the fourth book about my son Jodi, who has autism. This time though, it's a fly on the wall account into a small part of his life since he moved out of our family home. In this audiobook, I hope to show it is possible for people with learning difficulties and other related disabilities to live independently with the correct support. I hope you'll find it interesting and encouraging.

The acclaimed actress and dedicated activist shares her personal journey of discovery, and destroys outdated ideas about partnership, love and family that will resonate with anyone in an unconventional life situation. Actress and activist Maria Bello made waves with her essay, “Coming Out as a...

If you’ve ever looked at the Forbes Billionaires list, you’ll know many owe their fortune to real estate… and there’s no reason you can’t follow suit. Entering real estate investing can be daunting, but it offers a unique opportunity to take control of your future, building your wealth as you go. That means more time and money for what you love – and less need for the soul-destroying 9-5 routine.

On June 4, 2004, Marvin Heeymeyer unleashed his gigantic, armored, tank-like bulldozer upon the small town of Granby, Colorado. It was an act of defiant, but misguided, revenge upon those who he perceived had done him wrong in a long series of local property disputes. Over a period of serveral hours, Heemeyer proceeded to cause mayhem and destruction while overwhelming the efforts of local police to stop the Killdozer in its tracks.

Ready to transform your financial health? This book reveals surprising and realistic ways to improve your financial situation, utilizing real estate, strategic relocation and sound financial strategies. It offers a unique fresh perspective on building wealth and improving your financial well-being, using what you have or what to look for. This isn’t just another book on property investment—it’s a comprehensive guide to maximizing your financial potential through strategic moves and smart financial management.

Michael Devlin returns to Ireland for his brother Thomas's funeral, to find that he is even more of an outsider than he imagined. Curiosity about the life and death of his brother leads Michael to unearth a history shrouded in secrets and lies, and results in an unwanted dilemma for him. Love, regret, revenge, and murder conspire to test his ideals.

Clara sobreviveu ao submundo da Cidade do Eclipse contando com a sorte e uma boa dose de magia proibida. Mas, depois que um trabalho dá errado, ela é condenada à prisão por desenhar cartas de tarô–uma habilidade rara, reservada apenas aos membros da Academia Arcana. Quando tudo parece perdido, o príncipe Kaelis, o enigmático diretor da Academia, oferece uma saída à garota... por um preço. Kaelis acredita que ela seja a ferramenta perfeita para ajudá-lo a roubar uma carta de tarô do rei e usá-la para recriar a poderosa e mítica carta do Mundo.

It is 1985 and Jane, a glamourous MI5 officer, has entrusted a new high stakes mission to Sergeant Tommy Henshaw, a Royal Marine Commando, agent handler, and covert intelligence specialist. While working as an agent handler in South Armagh, he has volunteered for a deep cover operation, sanctioned by the Government, to target the covert activities of the Provisional IRA’s secret England Department. Their sinister plot involves using London’s underworld to facilitate the assassination of Margaret Thatcher and her entire cabinet once and for all.

You may be an entrepreneur stuck in the relentless grind, feeling overworked, stressed, and disconnected from the life you envisioned. Do you dream of sipping mojitos on a beach, enjoying time with your family, or simply reclaiming your time without sacrificing your business’s success? If you’re ready to step off the hamster wheel of endless demands and start living the life you deserve, From Hamster Wheel to Hammock: A Guide to Taking Back Your Day is the book for you.

Artifact Forge doesn't make monsters. She's a bioengineer. She creates exotic magical livestock, upgrades cats into witches' familiars, and can turn you into a goblin if you accept the risks. She's also thirteen, and has arrived in Goblita to learn her uncle is dead, she's inherited his business, and has a demonic cousin her age. Don't worry, Artifact can handle it. She's a prodigy! Give her a bioengineering challenge and she'll make you something better than you wanted. …

13 historias de terror de autores mexicanos que exploran a veces lo sobrenatural, y a veces lo temible de lo cotidiano.

Cassidy James left Dallas for peace, quiet, and a little time to find herself. What she didn’t expect was Ropesville, Texas—a town where cotton fields stretch for miles, gossip travels faster than the wind, and one stubborn cowboy keeps showing up in all the wrong places. Jaxon Hayes was once the rodeo’s golden boy, but now he’s a guarded, scarred man determined to keep everyone at a distance. Cassidy’s city polish, sharp wit, and fiery spirit break through his walls faster than he ever imagined. Their chemistry is undeniable—and dangerously explosive.

A cozy neurodivergent fantasy. Sometimes, the best adventures come in the form of a good book and the perfect cup of tea. Mahkai, a neurodivergent, bookish minotaur, has never quite fit in with his battle loving clan. He much prefers drinking tea in peace and sketching his ideas and discoveries in his notebooks. After missing an important family event and nearly destroying a neighboring clan's camp in his pursuit of answers to his never-ending questions, he embarks on a journey to gather honey for his tea rather than face his family's ridicule.