Showing results by narrator "Elin" in All Categories

In this thoughtful coming-of-age memoir, a young sociologist reflects on her Moroccan immigrant parents, their journey to France, and how growing up an outsider shaped her identity. Imbued with tenderness for her family and a critical view of the challenges facing French North African immigrants, Kaoutar Harchi’s probing account illustrates the deeply personal effects of political issues. Mixed with happy memories of her childhood home in eastern France are ever-present reminders of the dangers from which her parents sought to shield her.

Hayley Bryant has changed a lot in the two years since her boss's rejection sent her running. She's travelled the world and is now a grown woman who knows just how to get what she wants. Coming face-to-face with her former boss shouldn't affect her at all. Except it does. Mitchell still makes her burn as hot as ever. Good thing she's brought her sexy friend with benefits, Ty, along as a plus one to a wedding on Bandicoot Cove Island.

Bianca Rogers is ready to forget her worries for a while and celebrate her brother's wedding at the exotic Bandicoot Cove resort. The last thing she expects is to be knocked off her feet—literally—by Brody Evans. The chemistry between Brody and Bianca is undeniable. But they've come to the island with baggage that can't be ignored forever, and their previous mistakes and the circumstances that have led them to the island demand attention. As desire transforms into love, it's time to see if the past is going to get in the way of any happy-ever-after there could be in their future.

Fresh off a breakup, Sienna James doesn't expect to find the star of all of her adolescent fantasies at the exotic resort where she's holidaying. And she certainly doesn't expect her ex to show up to convince her it's not over. Faced with two hot men offering to fulfill her every fantasy, what's a woman supposed to do? Josh Lye never forgot Sienna. He wants her just as much today as he did all those years ago. They're adults now, and there's nothing to stop them getting together—except her ex, who has the wildest proposition.

The Statue of Liberty is one of America's most famous and recognizable landmarks and is one of the first sights many people see when entering the United States by ship. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France following the end of the American Civil War and was built to celebrate freedom and the friendship between France and America. Leanne Walters brings you 51 fascinating facts to tell the story of the Statue of Liberty, from the original idea in France to its assembly on an island in New York Harbor.

Kennedy never expected to run into Luke, the hot Australian firefighter she had a mind-blowing one-night stand with four months ago, on the tropical island where she's now the official resort photographer. Even more surprising is how equally turned on she is by his hunky British cousin, Addison. Finding the feisty, flirty American he met at a New York bar is a surprise for Luke. Even more surprising is how he can't stop thinking about sharing the woman of his dreams with his cousin.

In Notes of a Native Daughter, Keri Day testifies to structural inequalities and broken promises of inclusion through the eyes of a black woman who experiences herself as both stranger and friend to prevailing models of theological education. Inviting the listener into her religious world she not only uncovers the colonial impulses of theological education in the United States but also proposes that the lived religious practices and commitments of progressive Afro-Pentecostal communities can help the theological academy decolonize and reenvision multiple futures.

Confident as Fu*k is the self-help book for people looking to level up their self-esteem and confidence and manifest their dreams to live a happier, more abundant existence. This book is also for highly confident people to learn how to navigate confidence pitfalls, become more accessible, and refine their nature.

Using meditation for any purpose will take a lot of practice. You cannot expect it to work the first time; however, if you practice every day for just a week, you will begin to notice how clear your mind becomes. Your stress will seem to disappear into the background. Your mind will become focused much easier when it has to, and your sleeping patterns will become synchronized.

You can bring peace to your home through organizing with five simple steps. What if decluttering wasn’t painful? We focus on finding your treasures. Why declutter when you can learn how to stop clutter before it even starts? Where do you want to see organizing success in just 15 minutes? How will it feel to live a clutter-free life in a home you love? Getting organized is good. Staying organized is better. You can learn to do both using the proven sort and succeed system.

There's a revolution going on right now. On the frontiers of medicine, some doctors have developed an approach for treating people that is more effective, more humane, and more affordable. It's an approach to healthcare that has captured the attention of the media and business elite. It's all happening at Cleveland Clinic, one of the most innovative, forward-looking medical institutions in the nation. In this groundbreaking book, Toby Cosgrove, MD, reveals how the Clinic works so well and argues persuasively for why it should be the model for the nation.

Ein irakischer Flüchtling fesselt seine Sachbearbeiterin in der Ausländerbehörde und schlägt zu. Nach einer nicht enden wollenden Zeit des Wartens in deutschen Asylunterkünften soll er abgeschoben werden. Er ist voller Wut und hat nur einen Wunsch: dass ihm endlich jemand zuhört. Und so erzählt Karim Mensy von seiner illegalen Reise, die ihn nach Frankreich führen sollte, aber in der bayerischen Provinz endete. Davon, wie er sich eine neue Lebensgeschichte erfinden, sich durch Formulare und Asylunterkünfte kämpfen musste und sich auf fragwürdige Bekanntschaften einließ - nur, um am Ende wieder ganz am Anfang zu stehen.

Virginia Woolfs essä Ett eget rum kom till på grund av två föreläsningar 1928 om kvinnor och litteratur och om den kvinnliga konstnärens möjlighet att ta plats i det dominerande manssamhället. Det krävs att "en kvinna måste ha pengar och eget rum, om hon skall kunna skriva romaner".

Tiffany Morgan has been in love with Kyle Sinclair since she was 10 years old, when he'd turned her over his knee for attempting to swim, but instead nearly drowning, in a raging white water river. Though she'd been furious with him at the time, Tiffany never told her family what Kyle did. Instead, she began trailing after him like an annoying younger sister as she tried to gain his attention.

Stepbrother Billionaire is a standalone audiobook. It contains adult themes, harsh language, and graphic sexual content.

Alice and Daphne, both successful and accomplished working mothers, harbor the same secret: obsession with their weight overshadows concerns about their children, husbands, work - and everything else of importance in their lives. The two women meet at Waisted. Located in a remote Vermont mansion, the program promises fast, dramatic weight loss. Alice, Daphne, and five other women are desperate enough to leave behind their families for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The catch? They must agree to always be on camera; afterward, the world will see Waisted: The Documentary.

While Grandpa Wiley is still missing, Dan learns more of the harsh reality that the "bigfoot" species is anything but a group of friendly forest giants. Will Dan be able to locate his grandfather before something terrible happens? Roadside Terror is book number three in this thrilling series, co-written by Tom Lyons.

One thing that can be said about Quinn Pearson is that she has a knack for doing the wrong thing at the wrong time. Like, the worst time ever. Take her job for instance. One little slip of the tongue using the mother of all swear words while reporting the news, and suddenly she finds herself with over 18 million views on YouTube and her employment in jeopardy. If that wasn’t bad enough, when she meets the man of her dreams, she nearly chokes to death on a powdered sugar donut. Thankfully for Quinn, the dashing Brit, Henry, finds her near death experience quite charming.

Gorgeous blue alien warriors rescued me from cryosleep, but the other women of my expedition weren't so lucky. As head pilot, I need to find the missing human ship and fly everyone to safety. I partner up with a hunk. Sul's boisterous, fun, and fine as hell. With him, I start to enjoy life in a way I've never known. When our search for clues takes us to an exotic city, mobsters force us to hide in a pleasure house. I've never felt desirable before, and Sul's heated "kizz" offers one hell of a temptation. Yet I can't stray from my mission, no matter how much he makes my body soar.

I get lucky when horned blue aliens rescue me straight from cryo. So when I get the chance to use my communications skills to help save other human women, I jump on it. It's perfect. Except for him. Of all the handsome devils, why did I get stuck alone on a mission with a heartbreaker? Especially one who keeps losing his shirt and carrying me everywhere. Kirel is all smooth talk and easy charm. He claims I'm his fated mate. But I refuse to be fooled by a handsome face again, no matter how tempting his whole . . . package.