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Bettina and Wolfgang have everything they could ever want: a successful company, two clever daughters, a beautiful house and a long-standing relationship. And yet their marriage is often in crisis because Bettina cant get a grip on her jealousy and Wolfgang pays little attention to his wife. Both have their own way of dealing with this estrangement: Wolfgang takes comfort in alcohol, while Bettina visits her friend in Berlin.But when Bettina returns from her trip, the house is empty and Wolfgang has died in hospital after a fall. There is no more time for reconciliation. How can she go on living? How can she process this pain? And why does she suddenly feel warm rain whenever her colleague Knut touches her?

Discover the brilliance of Jane Austen in this captivating bundle of Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion three timeless novels that blend wit, romance, and sharp social insight, bringing to life unforgettable heroines on journeys of love, self-discovery, and quiet rebellion.Mansfield Park:Fanny Price, a poor girl raised by wealthy relatives at Mansfield Park, grows up shy and overlooked. Amid family drama, social ambitions, and the arrival of the charismatic Crawfords, Fanny must navigate her principles, loyalty, and heart. With sharp social commentary and complex characters, Austen weaves a powerful story of integrity, love, and self-worth. A timeless classic that challenges convention and captivates readers with its depth and emotion. Northanger Abbey:Follow young Catherine Morland, a spirited and imaginative heroine, as she navigates her first taste of society in Bath. Enthralled by Gothic novels, Catherines vivid imagination leads her to misinterpret events at the mysterious Northanger Abbey. Austen blends humour, romance, and sharp social critique in this charming tale of growing up, self-discovery, and the dangers of letting fantasy cloud reality. A delightful read and a witty satire of Gothic novels. Persuasion:Anne Elliot, intelligent and compassionate, belongs to an aristocratic yet financially troubled family. Years ago, she was persuaded to end her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, the man she deeply loved. Eight years later, their paths cross again. With Austens signature wit and sharp critique of societal norms, this timeless tale explores lost opportunities, second chances, and the enduring power of love. A must-read for Austen fans and lovers of classic romance.

Everything could have been so beautiful... a loving and cheerful family. But then the mother goes to the doctor and the moment comes that changes everything: Diagnosis: lung cancer. What should happen now? Many things need to be clarified, from the type of therapy to the options for care if the condition deteriorates. But what is unclear is how to deal with such a situation. How do you cope with the fact that a humorous, fun-loving woman who is very close to you is suffering from ever-increasing pain, right up to the moment when she is hooked up to an oxygen machine, even in her own home?

A MENTE HUMANA ALBERGA MAIS FANTASMAS DO QUE QUALQUER CEMITÉRIO.Barcelona, 1796. Bruno Urdaneta tem apenas doze anos quando chega à cidade para trabalhar como aprendiz do seu tio Alonso, um cirurgião

Mental illnesses are not to be trifled with. Anke Vuge also had to learn this the hard way. After years of stress and several strokes of fate, she suddenly hears voices that make her everyday life more difficult. In addition to a psychosis with delusions, she almost suffocates in the wake of depression, which makes it impossible for her to leave bed. But in her book, Anke Vuge describes how she drew strength from this and fought her way back to health. She encourages readers never to give up on themselves, but always to believe in themselves and in recovery. She discusses important tips for boosting self-esteem, recognizing warning signs from the body, mind and soul earlier, and seeking appropriate help.

I write. I demand. I ask. Not for women to have power over men but over themselves.Trailblazing writer, feminist philosopher, and fearless campaigner for womens rights, Mary Wollstonecraft lived a life of courage and determination. She dared to defy the conventions of eighteenth-century Britain, and kept going when many wanted to bring her down.Maureen Lennons play Mary and the Hyenas is a searing tribute to the spirit and resilience of a woman who fought for equality and justice and an exhilarating dive into history and the birth of feminism. Be prepared for petticoats to be lifted, boots to be stamped, and voices raised in the pursuit of change.Featuring electrifying music by Billy Nomates and performed by a cast of six, Mary and the Hyenas was first produced by Hull Truck Theatre and Pilot Theatre, directed by Esther Richardson, and opened at Hull Truck Theatre in 2025 before a UK tour.This edition includes the full text of the play along with a range of teaching materials and resources designed to help educators bring the play to life for their students.

Quando Hannah atende uma chamada de um número desconhecido, jamais poderia imaginar que a sua vida tomaria um rumo inesperado. Do outro lado da linha, está um homem chamado Davey, que lhe ligou por engano ao tentar marcar uma entrevista de emprego.Mas a vida, com as suas surpresas, revela um pequeno milagre: alguns dias depois, recebe uma mensagem do mesmo numero, agradecendo-lhe e informando-a de que conseguiu o emprego e esta a caminho de Londres. Hannah sorri. O que começa como uma troca casual de mensagens evolui para telefonemas cada vez mais longos, cheios de intimidade, risos e confidencias. E, de repente, um sentimento profundo começa a florescer, prometendo uma vida juntos quando Davey chegar a cidade, dali a um mes.No entanto, o destino e caprichoso. No dia em que Hannah, cheia de expectativas, vai ao aeroporto para recebe-lo, Davey no aparece. A razo por tras da sua ausencia e devastadora, um golpe que muda tudo num instante. O futuro que parecia to certo torna-se uma nevoa, e o amor que nascia fica suspenso entre o que poderia ter sido e o que ainda pode ser.Mesmo separados, Hannah e Davey no conseguem apagar o brilho que deixaram um no outro. A conexo que os uniu persiste, forte e inabalavel, como um fio invisivel. Sera que o destino permitira um segundo encontro? Ou Davey sera para sempre o homem que Hannah amou sem realmente conhecer?

Tegan está sozinha, grávida de oito meses, e resolve deixar para trás uma vida marcada pelo caos e pelo arrependimento. Na esperança de recomeçar, decide viajar para junto do seu irmão enquanto resol

Imagine yourself as a file on a computer: thats you. Thats what you are now.A woman wakes up in 2075, in a body that is not her own.Fifty years ago, Bridget died in a car accident. Now, thanks to a technological breakthrough, she is back: her mind, her consciousness, in a synthetic body. Metal. Wires. But shes still Bridget, isnt she? She must be.More Life is a sci-fi gothic horror, set in a future where pain and death are going rapidly out of date. It premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 2025, in a production made in association with Kandinsky Theatre Company.

Although it is an authentic book, it is more than just an autobiography. It begins with a love story straight out of 1001 Nights. Together with the author, we immerse ourselves in the magic of another world, her paradise. Thanks to her father-in-law, she is able to find her inner home in Iran, free from convention, not as a Christian or a Muslim, but as someone who trusts in God. When they are forced to flee their city during the war, it is an expulsion from paradise. There is a crisis in the marriage. Sieglinde does everything she can to save her marriage, nothing is too much for her love. In doing so, she repeatedly oversteps her own boundaries, which almost destroys her. Only when the voice inside her says: "You have to go!" is she ready to accept what has happened and leave. And to forgive, even herself.

Poignant . . . I loved it! ELAINE FEENEYA beautiful, deeply affecting story. DONAL RYANHugely compelling and utterly persuasive. JOSEPH OCONNOR From the author of the beloved debut Boys Dont Cry - an unforgettable story of love and loss and how the ones we love never really leave us. Hes leaning in. Im leaning in. The future is ours to make, Shauns, he says, lips almost touching.Summer, 1991.Dean: sun-stung and sticky with cool ice-pop juice, walks to the middle of The Green to get a good gawk at the new salon. And at the owners kid. Hands deep in his pockets, his jet-black mop of hair hides the tension in his face at the thought of going back home. Shauna: stands well hid behind her ma - her eyes dark and haunted like the rest of her. The salon is theirs, a fresh start. The smell of her mas Body Shop perfume clings to her jumper - Shauna cant be anywhere else other than here.Instantly inseparable, their friendship blooms. But as time passes and tell-tale blushes and school fights develop into something deeper, conflicting responsibilities threaten to pull Shauna and Dean apart. When all seems lost, will they find each other under the same blue sky? Readers adore May All Your Skies Be Blue:I LOVED it . . . Scarlett is a fabulous writer. I was undone, bawling.Beautiful, devastating and raw. I dont think this book will ever leave me.Absolute corker of a book, that I will be recommending to absolutely everyone.Fiona has a rare talent. For writing, beautiful and sensitively, without resorting to sentimentality. For bringing characters to life. For representing the working classes as they are, as a diverse group.

Um romance sexy e divertido sobre uma mulher a precisar de pensar mais com a cabeça, um homem a precisar de pensar mais com o coração… e um cão fofo e casamenteiro Ele é um herdeiro bilionário. Solt

UM ROMANCE TOCANTE E REPLETO DE NUANCES, QUE TRAÇA O DESTINO DE TRÊS HOMENS SURPREENDIDOS POR UMA RUSGA POLICIAL NUM BAR CLANDESTINO DE NOVA IORQUE NOS ANOS 60.Roger é um banqueiro de Wall Street e u

Julia Win é uma advogada bem-sucedida em Manhattan, mas a sua vida privada está numa encruzilhada; acabou recentemente o namoro, sofreu um aborto espontâneo e, apesar do sucesso profissional, sente-s

NOVE HORAS ANTES: Numa pacata cidade montanhosa, Cheryl Coleman observa ansiosamente a tempestade pela janela da cozinha. O som de uma batida forte a porta faz as suas mos tremerem. Ela troca um olhar preocupado com as filhas antes de, com relutancia, girar a maçaneta...AGORA: A detetive Kay Sharp encara um novo caso devastador. Uma me solteira foi brutalmente assassinada diante das suas tres filhas. Erin, de apenas tres anos, esta deitada a poucos centimetros do corpo, com as tranças soltas e o rosto marcado por lagrimas. Heather, de oito anos, foi encontrada escondida debaixo da cama, enquanto Julie, a mais velha, desapareceu sem deixar rasto.O relogio corre contra Kay. As tres malas alinhadas no corredor revelam que a familia estava prestes a fugir. Mas fugir de quem? E porque? Kay sabe que, para encontrar a irm que desapareceu, vai precisar de falar com as crianças mais novas. Mas Heather esta em choque, incapaz de articular o que quer que seja, e Erin so consegue murmurar: Veio um monstro. Determinada a desvendar o misterio, Kay mergulha numa investigaço intrepida e vertiginosa que a vai levar as profundezas de um crime.A VIDA E BREVE. O INFERNO CHEGOU.

Deep dive into this cracking collection of Selected Joseph Conrad, featuring fantastic tales of love, loss, and adventure on land, sea and in the dark and mysterious jungle.From rip-roaring tales of voyage and strife such as The Mirror of the Sea, to dazzlingly dramatic sagas of greed and guilt in Almayers Folly and Heart of Darkness, youll explore a powerfully profound compilation from the master writer of nautical fiction.Selected Joseph Conrad is the perfect companion for fans of Chinua Achebes Things Fall Apart.

Kuito, 1991. O Menino de Bié vê o seu mundo desmoronar quando a guerra civil angolana chega às suas portas. Em poucos instantes, ele perde a família, a casa e qualquer vestígio de normalidade. Cercad

Moro num quarto de um apartamento arrendado que partilho com amigas e uma extensa família de ratos. Ele vive numa mansão luxuosa na melhor zona de Londres e tem casas de férias espalhadas pelo mundo.

Yukimi Kawaki and Lilya Evergreen are involved in a terrible accident after many inexplicable events. They wake up in a world in which they are constantly accompanied by the worst deeds they have committed. These are always felt and are made dependent on how one has lived and how well closed the door is that keeps the monsters of the past behind the door frame. Is there always an enemy behind it, or is there occasionally a friend? Time no longer exists. Rain can feel like a relaxing massage, but also like fire that painfully burns the skin. Kawaki and Lilya get to know themselves in a new way. Will they find the right key to help them find their way back to life?

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