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Sandra Lindsay immigrated to the United States from Jamaica with ambitions of becoming a nurse and living the American Dream. In December 2020, she became the first person to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and was subsequently honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In First in Line Lindsay lays out her triumphs and setbacks as a single mother and working student who overcomes barriers. Her beginnings as a four-dollar-an-hour grocery store worker fortified her with the resilience to persevere over decades to become an executive at a globally recognized nationally known healthcare system.

Betritt die Welt von Micky, Donald und ihren Freunden in dieser Sammlung von sechs Geschichten, die klassische Erzählungen wie "Die Schatzinsel", "Little Women", "Robin Hood", "20.000 Meilen unter dem Meer", "Frankenstein" und "Don Quijote" in humorvollen Neuerzählungen aufleben lassen. Erleb ein fesselndes Hörerlebnis mit packender Erzählung, Geräuscheffekten, Musik und Stimmen der beliebten Charaktere.

The job was simple. Pose as her boss's fiancee for the weekend and earn $1,000. But Karin and Craig's make-believe love affair takes an unexpected turn when circumstances throw them together in the same room for the night. While Karin's feelings blossom, Craig makes it clear he's only interested in a friends-with-benefits relationship. Will Craig's fear of commitment drive Karin from his life professionally as well as emotionally?

Sixteen-year-old adopted Tara has questions – about who she is, where she belongs, why she dreams...When her nightmares darken, fears swarm like a flock of ravens and she traces her visions to the ancient Olumo Rock in Nigeria. It is a sacred place, full of magic, myth, and where whispers of the past linger. Travelling from England and enrolling in a boarding school at the foot of Olumo, Tara begins a journey to seek the truth of her roots and the spirits that pursue her.

Eine aufrüttelnde Familiengeschichte zwischen Revolution, Flucht und deutscher Gegenwart. Vier Familienmitglieder, vier Jahrzehnte, fünf unvergessliche Stimmen. Aufwühlend und anrührend erzählt Shida Bazyar eine Geschichte, die ihren Anfang 1979 in Teheran nimmt und den Bogen spannt bis in die deutsche Gegenwart. Shida Bazyar gelingt ein dichtes, zartes und mitreißendes Familienmosaik. Und ein hochaktueller, bewegender Roman über Revolution, Unterdrückung, Widerstand und den unbedingten Wunsch nach Freiheit.

Malestrom builds on and expands previous books by Carolyn Custis James to explore the idea of manhood, a growing issue both in the wider culture and in the church. Until now the entire discussion has been largely reduced to Western conceptions. Instead James here shows how our culture's narrow definitions of manhood are upended when we consider the examples of men in the Bible and Jesus' gospel.

Building on the unique five-day prayer and study formula used in her best-selling book Women of the Bible, former publishing editor and author Jean E. Syswerda provides you with a comprehensive overview of Scripture in this 52-week devotional. The Women's Devotional Guide to the Bible serves as a devotional and simple bible study guide all in one. Jean will lead you into a deeper understanding of the Bible as the whole Word of God so that you begin to see how its bits and parts fit together and how its message can provide inspiration and direction for your daily life.

Stop being needy, jealous, and clingy by understanding just one simple thing about your brain. Your last boyfriend told you that you were too intense and that he needed space. How familiar does that scenario sound, and how many times has it happened to you? Do your relationships break down out of the blue, leaving you clueless about what just happened? Psychology may have the answer for you. The secret behind your relationship failures could be hiding much closer than where you anticipate it to be...In your own head!

After vowing to avoid women, the king and three of his friends have to host a princess and her three ladies. The four men fall in love and decide to court the women. In the end, the women must return to their kingdom for a year after which they will marry the king and his friends, providing they remain true to them.

The year is 2014. Rob Walsh is a 49-year-old retired chief petty officer and private investigator. She is a rising star as a PI. Following a certain incident with her client, she has decided to resign and spend her time writing books. These five books follow the adventures of Robin using her skills to solve difficult cases.

One of the great love stories of our time. Anna is attracted to the dashing Count Vronsky and has to make a hideous choice.

Valencia, invierno de 2017. A tan solo un mes de la jubilación del inspector Trull, la desaparición de una joven en extrañas circunstancias desencadena una investigación turbia y peligrosa.

Cada minuto es crucial para resolver el caso. Debido a la presión mediática, la jefatura de policía decide adelantar la incorporación de la inspectora Castro, mujer joven y competente que sustituirá a Trull tras su jubilación.

La llegada de Castro incomoda a Trull. Entre los dos inspectores surgen desencuentros, malentendidos y recelos, pero la perspicacia...

"El Libro de la Selva" es, a grandes rasgos, la historia de Mowgli, un «cachorro humano» acogido por los lobos y criado por una loba (como en la fábula), que lo defenderá desde el principio y hasta el final, en pleno corazón de la selva. Una selva la de este libro inspirada o basada en un lugar real: el Parque Natural de Kanha, creado en el año 1955, ampliado en 1962 y 1970 y ubicado en el Estado del Madhya Pradesh, en la India septentrional.

Minimalism is not for everyone. It requires discipline and an open mind. Living a minimalist lifestyle means getting out of your comfort zone and taking action. Many people are overwhelmed with all the things going on in their lives and cannot seem to to find a clear path to getting started. This book provides you with step-by-step instructions on how to declutter your home, office, computer, smartphone, and ultimately your mind in less than a day. This is the book I wish I had when I first started on the minimalist journey and it probably would have saved me more than $5,000.

The God Who Saves. The God Who Provides. The Holy One. The names of God tell us who He is and how He loves us—explore the glory and the goodness of God in I Am Devotional written by Diane Stortz. Children will learn to trust God in everything as they learn about the names and character of God. Through 100 devotions, children will see how God’s names reflect His love, strength, trustworthiness, and what that means as they develop a strong faith.

Mi novio se va a casar. Técnicamente es mi ex novio. Hace dos meses decidió que quería un descanso. Todavía pensé que era mi feliz para siempre. En cualquier otro día, saber que se había ido para siempre sería lo peor que podría pasar. Pero hoy no. Porque mi novio no sólo se va a casar, su novia es mi mejor amiga. Y me han enviado una invitación. No hay forma de que vaya a asistir. No me importa si está en la hermosa Escocia.

La innovadora obra de Jean Shinoda Bolen que precede a este libro (en especial Las diosas de cada mujer) contribuyó a que una generación entera de mujeres tomara conciencia de su potencial y valía. En este nuevo texto, Las brujas no se quejan, el jocoso sentido del humor y la agudísima introspección de la doctora Bolen se alían para ofrecer a las mujeres trece cualidades que cultivar.

Thirteen-year-old Kamaria lives for nature and dreams of attending an eco-camp abroad. But Kamaria's overprotective parents worry about exploring in her hometown, so how likely is that? Then summer is turned upside down by a visiting cousin who isn't shy about bending the rules ... When strange mythical creatures appear to Kamaria, desperately seeking her help, she knows she must find a safe haven for them. Can the cousins put aside their differences to help each other do what they love? And will Kamaria find her voice to make a change?

Five erotica tales of lesbian love/sex/seduction. Stories include a one-night stand, doing it outside, first time lesbian college roommates, wanting to sleep with her BFF, and dressing like a wolf! Be prepared with an extra pair of panties when you hear this, because you're going to get dripping wet.

Stranded far from home, and unable to return, I am in bigger trouble than ever. I know I say that a lot, but this time it's really true. Not that there aren’t advantages to my particular predicament. If one must put up with a dangerous degree of magickal potency, one is duty-bound to…put it to use, no? Who knows what could happen?