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Faela is a mischievous pixy in Ireland who just can’t stay out of trouble. Whether embellishing flowers, tantalizing goblins, or creating an uproar with the "big-folk", her magical hijinks can test the mettle of even the most patient fairy. Most of all, she loves to "pixylate" humans, stealing their bodies and taking them for a joy ride.

Every word counts, whether it is uttered to us or if it comes from us. Words matter. They are instruments of creation, and they have the power to shape lives. They have the power to bring us together, and the power to tear us apart. They can inspire, motivate, and heal, but they can also incite, negate, and destroy.

We think we know cultural appropriation when we see it. Blackface or Native American headdresses as Halloween costumes—these clearly give offense. But what about Cardi B posing as the Hindu goddess Durga in a Reebok ad, AA's twelve-step invocation of God, or the earnest namaste you utter at the end of yoga class? Liz Bucar unpacks the ethical dilemmas of a messy form of cultural appropriation: the borrowing of religious doctrines, rituals, and dress for political, economic, and therapeutic reasons.

Medieval queens were seen as mere dynastic trophies, yet many of the Plantagenet queens of the High Middle Ages dramatically broke away from the restrictions imposed on their sex, as Alison Weir shows in this gripping group biography of England's fourteenth-century consorts. Using personal letters and wonderfully vivid sources, Alison Weir evokes the lives of five remarkable queens: Marguerite of France, Isabella of France, Philippa of Hainault, Anne of Bohemia and Isabella of Valois.

A wave lifts the stern of the boat, rigging groans in protest and a crash comes from down below, as the wails of the cargo rise above the howl of the storm. It's a wild Christmas Day on the rugged Northern Irish coast. But there's no time for turkey and pud with the family for Detectives Harvey and Birch. DS Aaron Birch leans into the wind and driving sleet. Thick, scudding clouds make the streets of Lisburn almost as dark as early evening. Then he gets the tip-off. Smugglers coming into a boatyard in Bangor.

It is a world of power and privilege, secrets and sacred duty. It is the world of ancient Rome. And it is the esteemed Vestal Virgins - priestesses of Vesta, goddess of the home and hearth - who protect the Eternal Flame that protects the Eternal City. Dedicated to a 30-year vow of chaste service, Priestess Pomponia finds herself swept up in the intrigue, violence, wars, and bedroom politics of Rome’s elite - Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, Octavian and his maneuvering wife, Livia - all the while guarding the secret affection she has in her heart.

The brain is the basis of everything we do: how we behave, communicate, feel, remember, pay attention, create, influence, and decide. Why We Do What We Do combines scientific research with concrete examples and illustrative stories to clarify the complex mechanisms of the human brain. It offers valuable insights into how our brain works every day, at home and at work, and provides practical ideas and tips to help us lead happy, healthy, and productive lives.

1992: French Canadian factions renew Quebec’s fight to gain independence, and wild, beautiful Véronique Fortin, daughter of a radical separatist convicted of kidnapping and murdering a prominent politician in 1970, has embraced her father’s cause. So it is a surprise when she falls for James Phénix, a journalist of French Canadian heritage who opposes Quebec separatism.

I gasp out loud as I step through the door of the beautiful country hotel. My hands fly to my mouth in shock as I see the room is filled with my friends and family, my grown-up daughters and grandchildren at the center, gathered to celebrate my special birthday. Everyone raises their glasses to toast me. I should be enjoying the moment, but I'm on edge and I can't relax. Who organized this surprise party? How did they know I was going to be here?

Paris s'éveille... et moi, je vais me coucher. Les nuits courtes s'accumulent, tout comme mes décisions foireuses : je n'arrive pas à garder un mec, j'ai abandonné mes études, je n'ai plus un rond... au point de jouer les pickpockets pour pouvoir payer ma part du loyer. La seule certitude dans ma vie ? Ma famille, celle que je me suis construite avec mes colocataires aux caractères bien trempés : Abi et Charlize, mes deux copines, et trois mecs carrément canon. Mais ce n'est pas parmi eux que je trouverai l'homme de ma vie : on ne touche pas aux colocs !

Paige Chadwick is having the worst day of her life. Her tyrant boss has made her three days late for her sister's destination wedding trip, and now she's stuck on the wrong Caribbean island with the wedding just hours away. Enter Mac Gamble, a brooding yet irresistibly attractive pilot, who reluctantly agrees to get her to the church on time. When a fast-moving storm leaves them stranded on a deserted island, they're forced to rely on each other to survive. As they navigate their new surroundings, tempers flare and an undeniable attraction grows.

Running from a haunting past that clings to her like a shadow, Doc. Erin arrives in the picturesque town of Clover Springs with hopes of finding solace in its peaceful embrace. Little does she know, her short stay is destined to be far more transformative than she could ever imagine. As her heart wrestles with the pain of yesterday, she finds herself drawn into the lives of the town's residents, each struggling with their own demons.

Fantastisch, merkwürdig und nicht ganz ungefährlich ist das Leben mit einem wundersamen Haustier. In 16 Geschichten erzählen uns die Geschichtenweber von den Haustieren unserer Träume und Albträume, ihren Besitzern und deren Leben miteinander. Chaos ist vorprogrammiert – da macht es keinen Unterschied, ob sie auf unserer Welt in unserer Zeit gehalten werden oder in einer anderen Galaxie, Jahrhunderte in der Zukunft. In einer kleinen Taschendimension findet der, der einen Eingang entdeckt, ein Areal mit einer riesigen Auswahl an Tieren.

Maria aus Spanien ist neu in Bonn. Alles ist fremd und sie hat Heimweh. Doch allmählich lernt sie die Menschen in Bonn kennen. Sie erfährt auch viel über die Stadt und ihre Geschichte. Eine besondere Begegnung verändert vielleicht ihr Leben. Effektives Sprachenlernen mit Spaß, Spannung und Motivation. Sprachwelten Hörbücher sind die ideale Kombination aus Kurzgeschichten-Hörgenuss und effektivem Sprachtraining. Die Kurzgeschichte wird von einer erfahrenen Sprecherin (Muttersprachlerin) gelesen und eignet sich hervorragend, um das Hörverständnis gezielt zu verbessern.

Mount Wallace es descarado, risueño, adora la vida en el rancho y el culo que le hacen los vaqueros a su mozo de cuadras. Jim Brock ha crecido en el seno de una familia movida por la fe. Sabe que debe casarse con su prometida, por muchos pensamientos impuros que despierte a su jefe en él.

Alicia Carstairs had it all—or so she thought. Financially secure, well brought up, engaged to a prominent young man. So why was she on a train headed west in the hopes of securing a position as a governess? Aaron Higgins thought he was happy until all his friends, his brother, and now Little Beaver, too, were married and having children. He wrote to Mrs. Gantley, asking for a bride. Miss Carstairs ends up in Clover Springs, offending everyone—most of all, Aaron.

Der verzauberte Pinsel: Tamani und ihre Freunde entdecken in einem Gartenpavillon einen alten Schrank, in den sie sofort neugierig hineinschauen. Keine sooo gute Idee. Kaum hat sich die Tür unter lautem Knarzen geöffnet, saust ein hektischer Pinsel heraus und flitzt im Turbotempo in Richtung Schloss Magica. Wände, Bilder und sogar im Weg stehende Ponys werden auf seinem Weg ungebremst mit sonnengelber Farbe überstrichen. Sternschnuppen-Magie: Früh am Morgen sehen Tamani, Lunas und Sari, wie etwas Funkelndes am Strand der Mond-Muscheln landet.

Dalinar Kholin desafió al malvado dios Odium a un duelo de campeones en el que se decidirá el futuro de Roshar. Los Caballeros Radiantes solo tienen diez días para prepararse... y la repentina ascensión del taimado e implacable Taravangian al puesto de Odium lo ha sumido todo en una tremenda confusión.

On 11 February 2023, 16-year-old Brianna Ghey left home to meet her friend in a park local to her home in Warrington, Cheshire. Her mother, Esther, was relieved to see her go – a positive step after a difficult and increasingly isolated few years. What Esther didn’t know that day was that Brianna was being lured to the park where she would be tragically murdered. This is the story of Brianna’s death, but it is also the story of her life and of a mother who had to find a way to survive without her.

Rosalie’s family has already lost everything, and she’s willing to do whatever it takes to protect them from further harm. Even if that means stopping ignorant newcomers from picking enchanted roses. Dimitri knows little about his new kingdom, and he can’t help being captivated by the fiery girl who holds the answers. But Rosalie seems horrified by both his presence and his handsome face, and it turns out she has good reason. In the kingdom of Glandore, it’s a dangerous thing to be a young man of royal blood living alone in a castle.