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Twenty-five years after her passing, Audrey Hepburn remains the most beloved of all Hollywood stars, known as much for her role as UNICEF ambassador as for films like Roman Holiday and Breakfast at Tiffany's. Several biographies have chronicled her stardom, but none has covered her intense experiences through five years of Nazi occupation in the Netherlands. According to her son, Luca Dotti, "The war made my mother who she was."

Self confessed control freak Charlotte Fraser takes a leap out of her comfort zone with a one-night stand in the city. There's no way, after all, that she's ever going to bump into the handsome millionaire businessman in her tiny village in the Scottish Highlands. Back home, she's determined to get her hands on Midsummer House, the dream property for her holiday cottage business—even if that means giving in to the slightly odd request by the eccentric owner that she house-sit for three months while she takes a trip around Europe to make her mind up about selling.

For Thelana Evenfall, Lumineth loreseeker and tutor at the Lyceum Fundamental in the city of Settler's Gain, the weapon is a footnote—the shadow of a rumour buried under mountains of long-forgotten lore. But when whispers of its whereabouts resurface, the vying factions within Hysh emerge to claim its power. From trusted allies to insidious cults, Thelana must navigate a treacherous landscape of clashing armies, political machinations and betrayals within betrayals, all in a desperate effort to defend the powerless from the all-powerful and to ask the unanswerable question:

The traps have been sprung, the secret is out, and the house of cards is falling. As the empire crumbles, Mattie and Dimitri fight for survival and a love that ranscends transformation.

This gripping anthology gathers classic American short fiction where deception is an art, truth is perilous, and crime often wears a human smile. From a real-life axe murder on a lonely New England island to calculated impostures, whispered rumors, political terror, and crimes born of obsession, these stories explore the dangerous motives that surface when masks begin to slip.

Narrated by Teri Scott and Alessandro Ricci, Educational Stories in Italian delivers fifteen bilingual stories in Italian first, then in English, then in Italian again — a listen-translate-reinforce structure designed to build both comprehension and recall. A few complete story sets fit naturally into a commute, a workout, or a wind-down session. Written by Lucas Bennett, the stories draw key validated lessons from psychology and personal development — the two-minute rule, sleep debt, active listening, growth mindset, and more.

Educational Stories in French is built for you as an intermediate learner who wants to move beyond basic phrases and start understanding French as it’s actually used. Instead of relying on isolated vocabulary lists or abstract exercises, you learn through short, engaging stories, giving you continuous exposure to the language in context. You’ll work through fifteen bilingual stories, each following a clear and effective structure: first in French, then in English, and finally back in French.

Mackenzie Casper non è stata una figlia felice. Eppure sua madre era Elizabeth Casper, una scrittrice capace di stregare milioni di lettori in tutto il mondo. Al funerale, Mackenzie trova sul sedile della sua auto una busta con una lettera della madre che recita «Vuoi sapere un segreto?» Da quel momento tutto cambia nella vita di Mackenzie: altre lettere arriveranno e nuovi tasselli si aggiungeranno a mostrare un passato che si rivela sempre più colmo di vuoti, di silenzi, di reticenze.

Dive into the dark chapters of history. 'Historical Crime' uncovers the infamous cases that shaped the past, exploring the crimes that shocked nations and the mysteries that remain unsolved 😈.

I Brancata sono una delle tante famiglie di origine siciliana che in Tunisia hanno cercato l'America, e non sempre l'hanno trovata. In questa cornice cosmopolita, Maria - una bella trentottenne fiera e determinata - vede le sue tre figlie adolescenti diventare grandi. Tutto intorno, una città vivace in cui i nostri protagonisti si muovono in un tempo sospeso tra malinconia e incertezza: con l'indipendenza della Tunisia per molti si avvicina la stagione degli addii.

The history of Egypt is long, filled with wealthy lifestyles, advanced engineering, inventions, and mystical characters that still amaze us today. Uncovering Egyptian Mythology is more than just a book that will teach you about a country. It's a comprehensive guide that will transport you back to a country that is the only remaining ancient wonder in the world!

Syssi's paranormal foresight lands her a job at Dr. Amanda Dokani's neuroscience lab, but it fails to predict the thrilling yet terrifying turn her life will take. Syssi has no clue that her boss is an immortal who'll drag her into a secret, millennia-old battle over humanity's future. Nor does she realize that the professor's imposing brother is the mysterious stranger who's been starring in her dreams.

We all know that fostering curiosity and learning is crucial for both kids and adults, but it’s not always easy to find the right resources. Maybe you’ve tried other books but found them too dull or too complicated. It can be challenging to find something that is both fascinating and educational for listeners of all ages. You don’t have to compromise between fun and learning. That’s why we created "Interesting Facts and Myths for Curious Readers".

She was captured and enslaved. He was freed only to be conscripted. Both are trapped. On an inescapable island, Dimitri struggles to break free from the compulsion enslaving his mind, even as the drugs he is forced to create for the enhanced ones tighten his invisible chains. Mattie hunts for any means of escape, collecting secrets and searching for cracks that don't exist. The bond growing between them is a risk neither can afford, and neither can resist.

For generations, the people of the Howling Vale have fought against this madness, largely in vain. Now, Kosomir Vornarov, the city’s Master Patriarch, risks everything – his reputation, friends, even his people’s survival – to destroy the flesh-eater menace entirely and forge a brighter future in his name. Two ambitious lords, two haunted souls. Whose madness will prove the stronger?

Billionaire property tycoon Jack Knight is propping up the UK rich list and keeping the national tabloids ablaze with his scandalous love life. And making my life hell. To him, I’m just another architect in a small design firm bidding for his latest prestigious project. To me, he’s a ruthless businessman who plays people like pawns. I should know. I’d rather work for Satan on designing Hell than have to answer to him.

Edward Cavendish is the embodiment of British elite—composed, controlled, and permanently unimpressed. Born into old money and even older expectations, he carries the weight of generations of stiff-upper-lip tradition and emotional repression. A world-renowned surgeon. A ruthless perfectionist. A man who does not tolerate chaos. Which is unfortunate. Because I am chaos. He grew up in a sprawling 120-room manor with chandeliers in every hallway and bidets in every bathroom. I grew up in the staff quarters, peeking through the hedges at his world.

Discover the mystical creation of Takamagahara, where gods and goddesses shaped the sacred mythology that defines Japan. Dive into empowering tales of extraordinary heroes who straddle the realms of gods and mortals. From benevolent spirits to awe-inspiring creatures, explore a world where the extraordinary mingles with everyday life.

While the clan wages war against humanity's darkest elements, Morelle learns to navigate an unexpectedly complex Earth, explores unfamiliar feelings, and discovers powers that make her both invaluable and dangerous to her newfound family.

Delve into the fascinating history of Norse mythology with these thrilling tales of battle and magic.... What do you think of when you hear the words "Norse mythology"? Chances are, your mind goes straight to Thor or Odin, some of the most well-known Nordic gods. But their stories barely scratch the surface of the complicated and fascinating myths of ancient Scandinavia.