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AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Featured in Entertainment Weekly, People, The Millions, and USA TODAY “An unforgettable and resplendent novel which will take its place among the great historical fiction written about World War II.” —Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Shoemaker's Wife...

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Das Licht, das bliebEin stiller Kurzroman über Erinnerung, Verlust – und das, was nicht vergeht. Ein verlassenes Haus an der irischen Küste. Ein Mann, der zurückkehrt, ohne zu wissen, was er sucht. Ein Heft mit fremder Handschrift. Und Sätze, die bleiben. Marc findet keine Antworten. Aber Gedanken, die nicht laut sein müssen, um gehört zu werden. In klarer, poetischer Sprache erzählt dieser literarische Kurzroman von Nähe, die nie benannt wurde – und Trauer, die sich nicht erklären muss. Ein leises Buch über das, was wir nicht greifen können – aber doch spüren.

Join us on a whimsical journey through the enchanting Sussex of around 1900, where personal anecdotes and literary gems bring the landscape to life. With a delightful blend of nostalgia and humor, the author reflects on the beauty of deer parks, crumbling castles, and tranquil hills, all while expressing a heartfelt longing for a simpler past overshadowed by modernity. Discover the charm of locked church doors and playful attempts at the Sussex dialect, all woven into this rich tapestry of memories. Perfect for those who cherish a touch of history and a dash of whimsy, this exploration of ...

Raechel, sguardo vispo nascosto da un cespuglio di ricci scuri e crespi, sogna di diventare libraia, nonostante nel suo villaggio, sepolto dalla neve della steppa russa, alle ragazze non sia permesso neanche leggere. Rosetta ha ereditato un pezzo di terra, ma subisce ogni giorno le angherie dei suoi compaesani, convinti che una donna sola e bella non possa restare troppo tempo senza un marito a cui sottomettersi. Rocco, figlio di un uomo d'onore, è costretto a una scelta: se non vuole morire, deve diventare anche lui un mafioso.

Los renglones torcidos de Dios es una de las obras más emblemáticas de nuestra literatura contemporánea; no cabe duda: está destinada a convertirse en un clásico gracias al apoyo de los lectores que sigue sumando año tras año. Alice, investigadora privada, ingresa en un hospital psiquiátrico, simulando una paranoia, a fin de recabar pruebas del caso en el que trabaja. La realidad a la que se enfrentará en su encierro superará sus expectativas. Un mundo desconocido y apasionante se mostrará ante sus ojos.

There's a storm coming. What the locals call a "killer storm". Mandy, a forest ranger, is assigned to a remote cabin deep in the Chippewa Forest for a couple of months. As the blizzard sets in, a man knocks on the cabin door claiming to be a lost hiker.

Marcel takes a big risk by telling Sofia his greatest sin. Can he trust her to keep it a secret? Or maybe it’s time to confess his crime and submit to whatever punishment Edna deems appropriate? Three miserable centuries of living with guilt and remorse are long enough. Once the dust settles on the Kra-ell crisis, he will gather the courage to put himself at the court’s mercy.

If you are a fan of video games or action movies, you would probably marvel about snipers and think they possess an unreal ability. What makes your thoughts toward snipers more amazing is that there have been snipers who have done extraordinary things in service of their nation. If you have done your research on the Vietnam War, you may be familiar with the individual that is about to be looked at.

When Alena and Orion join Kalugal and Jacki on a romantic vacation to the enchanting Lake Lugo in China, they anticipate a couple of visits to Kalugal’s archeological dig, some sightseeing, and a lot of lovemaking. Their excursion takes an unexpected turn when Jacki’s vision sends them on a perilous hunt for the elusive Kra-ell. As things progress from bad to worse, Alena beseeches the Fates to keep everyone in their group alive. She can’t fathom losing any of them, but most of all, Orion.

Jin possesses a unique paranormal ability. Just by touching someone, she can insert a mental hook into their psyche and tie a string of her consciousness to it, thus creating a tether. That doesn’t make her a spy, though. Not unless her talent is discovered by those seeking to exploit it.

What would you do if America and the world were invaded tomorrow by a relentless and brutal enemy? In an alternate 2015, a US Army Special Forces Team, part of the legendary black ops unit "Delta", is in midtown Manhattan to take out a Chinese spy and his handlers, sending a message short of outright conflict. All goes smoothly until they find themselves in a full-blown shooting war through the canyons of the City.

WORRIED ABOUT LEAVING YOUR LOVED ONES WITH COURT BATTLES, FEES, AND ENDLESS DELAYS? A living trust can be the difference between chaos and clarity for your family. This audiobook gives you a clear, step-by-step roadmap to creating a living trust—so you can safeguard your assets, avoid probate, and protect your family with confidence and peace of mind. No jargon, no confusion—just practical guidance you can listen to and apply right away.

'Grips from the first page to the last. A UK thriller writer that gives giants like Linwood Barclay and Harlan Coben a run for their money' MARK BILLINGHAM The day she died was only the beginning . . . A DEVOTED MOTHER Sam Cooper has a happy life: a good job, a blossoming relationship. Yet...

Just after World War II, a young orphan living in Naples comes under the protection of Don Gaetano, the superintendent of an apartment building. He is a generous man and is very attached to the boy, telling him about the war and the liberation of the city by the Neapolitans. He teaches him to play cards, shows him how to do odd jobs for the tenants, and even initiates him into the world of sex by sending him one evening to a widow who lives in the building. But Don Gaetano possesses another gift as well: he knows how to read people’s thoughts.

Domitilla Paciotti sa esattamente ciò che vuole. O quasi. Trent’anni, single incallita e una doppia identità da difendere: di giorno, Domitilla veste i panni dell’algida editrice della Memory Publishing, specializzata in biografie storiche e memoriali; di notte, scrive appassionanti romance erotici con lo pseudonimo di Tilly D. Powell. Due lati opposti del suo carattere che ha sempre voluto mantenere separati, ma per salvare la sua azienda dalla bancarotta, qualche compromesso dovrà pur accettarlo.

Are you frustrated with trying to learn Spanish using grammar rules, hundreds of vocabulary words to memorize, and verb conjugations? Look no further! This Spanish phrase book is the solution to language learning that you have been waiting for! The Spanish language is so beautiful to listen to and to speak, right?! The secret to unlocking your full potential is to learn Spanish phrases, not just words! This book will build up your confidence while empowering you to speak to someone in just two weeks! Come join the fun with so many others who have used this book to become bilingual!

Strength, speed and dedication: Cristiano Ronaldo is known throughout the world as a colossus of the modern game. But did you know that he underwent laser heart surgery aged just fifteen to enable him to continue playing the game he loved? Or that Nacional, his first professional club, donated twenty balls and two sets of kits to his youth team in order to sign him? Or how he came to be known as abelhinha—'little bee'—a name he would later pass on to his Yorkshire Terrier? Find out all this and more in Luca Caioli's biography of the global superstar.

For most of his five centuries of existence, Orion has walked the earth alone, searching for answers. Why is he immortal? Where did his powers come from? Is he the only one of his kind? When fate puts Orion face-to-face with the god who sired him, he learns the secret behind his immortality and that he might not be the only one.

Scientists discover something extraordinary under the icy tundra of the Arctic. But when a strange distress call is received, an elite group is assembled to check on the scientists and facility. What they find will turn everything they know upside down and whatever escaped the facility is loose, leaving a trail of blood in its wake.