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By edict of her Godmother, the Queen, lovely young Clotilda is shipped off to an obscure Balkan nation to marry its sexually depraved and sadistic reigning prince. Her reluctant escort is a dashing and devilish Marquis, loved by London Societys ladies as much as hes loathed by their jealous husbands. As his innocent young charge is attacked and then kidnapped by murderous brigands, he loses his heart - and the Marquiss royal punishment becomes an all-consuming labour of love.

International espionage and intrigue. Two great enemies the Russian and Ottoman Empires conspiring to defeat the British Empire. A father at deaths door and mother at her wits end. And lovely young Rozella Beverly, embroiled by events beyond her control in a perilous spying mission in Constantinople at the heart of the Ottoman Empire. In a desperate bid to save her family, Rozella also strives to save the British Empire and in the process to earn the respect, perhaps even the love, of her haughtily handsome, woman-hating spymaster, Lord Mervyn.

A ruthless international cartel seeks world dominationFramed in the doorway of Poirots bedroom stood an uninvited guest, coated from head to foot in dust. The mans gaunt face stared for a moment, then he swayed and fell. Who was he? Was he suffering from shock or just exhaustion? Above all, what was the significance of the figure 4, scribbled over and over again on a sheet of paper? Poirot finds himself plunged into a world of international intrigue, risking his life to uncover the truth about Number Four. From The Queen of Crime Agathe Christie.

Overcoming Sexual Performance Anxiety is an essential guide to understanding and managing anxiety related to sexual performance.This book offers readers a comprehensive look at the causes and symptoms of sexual performance anxiety and provides practical advice and exercises to help them conquer their fears.With the help of this book, readers will learn to identify their triggers, understand the underlying causes of their fear, and develop strategies for managing the symptoms of their anxiety. With a focus on self-care, Overcoming Sexual Performance Anxiety provides readers with a roadmap to a healthier and more fulfilling sex life.

George Orwells masterpiece. Original edition, unabridged.

The book all actors need a vital manual to help you stay balanced in an increasingly demanding industry Miranda HartThe Jobbing Actor is an innovative six-week coaching programme designed by accredited coaches to help you achieve your acting ambitions. Its not just another how to guide telling you what you already know; its a professional self-development programme thats high on impact and low on bullshit.Week by week, it will guide you through a structured series of industry-focused and holistic exercises and challenges. Full of uplifting advice and practical hints and tips, it covers every aspect of building and sustaining a career from auditions and self-taping, through dealing with rejection and other trip-ups, to networking, branding and diversifying. Also included are daily journal pages in which youll set your targets and goals, and track your progress.Inspiring, empowering and fun! The Jobbing Actor is your own personal coach in handy paperback form. Itll empower you to take stock of where you are personally and professionally, instigate long-term, positive change, and reclaim ownership of your career.Anita Gilbert and Letty Butler (aka Bert & Butler) have between them over forty years experience in the business. Anita has worked as a professional actor, as well as a theatrical agent, and is now a full-time voice and accent coach. Letty is a jobbing actor and comedienne, with extensive credits for stage and screen. Shes also an award-winning writer and professional life coach.Brilliant. A godsend to actors! Eleanor TomlinsonNo-nonsense, practical advice delivered with humour, warmth and a real desire to help actors succeed Peter Hunt (Head of Casting, Lime Pictures)

An Offer From a Gentleman is a novel by American writer Julia Quinn published in 2001. It is the third novel in the Bridgerton saga. The book is set between 1815 and 1817 and tells the story of Benedict Bridgerton, second son of the Bridgerton family. Benedict falls in love with Sophie Beckett, illegitimate daughter of Count Richard Gunningworth, and now maid and guest of his second son Bridgerton. From the same series: #2 The Viscount who loved me #3 An offer from a Gentleman #4 Romancing Mister Bridgerton #5 To Sir Phillip, with love #6 When he was wicked

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDo we have free will? Is the universe compatible with God? Do we live in a computer simulation? Does the universe think?Physicists are great at complicated research, but they are less good at telling us why it matters. In this entertaining and groundbreaking book, theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder breaks down why we should care. Drawing on the latest research in quantum mechanics, black holes, string theory and particle physics, Existential Physics explains what modern physics can tell us about the big questions.Filled with counterintuitive insights and including interviews with other leading scientists, this clear and yet profound book will reshape your understanding of science and the limits of what we can know.

Are blockchains and cryptocurrencies the downfall of todays financial system, the end of security and prosperity, a single environmental sin and lead directly to anarchy? In this startling book, Thomas G. Dunser provides a generally understandable introduction to the dangerous vulnerabilities of our financial system and explains how we can use blockchain and DLT to build a better and safer money and Finance can be built. This book presents the origins and structure of todays financial system in a way that is understandable to the layperson and provides a clear view of its dangers. We seem to have learned little from the financial crises of the past. On the contrary, the fragility of the financial system has increased in recent years, threatening the entire national economy in many countries. A major cause of the problem is the way money has been created, stored and transferred until now. But we are in a position to solve this problem.

Novo livro de Iandê Albuquerque, autor que conquistou os corações de mais de 150 mil leitores.Falar sobre a nossa jornada é falar também sobre aquele medo de dar os primeiros passos pra seguir em fre

In "Ancient Society," Lewis Henry Morgan delves into the evolution of human societies, meticulously outlining the progression from primitive communal living to complex social structures. The work is characterized by its blend of anthropology and sociology, employing a comparative approach that reflects the burgeoning interest in evolutionary theory of the 19th century. Morgans literary style is both analytical and descriptive, providing a thorough examination of kinship systems, social organization, and technological advancements across various cultures. The book serves as a pivotal text in understanding the interplay of culture and social dynamics, establishing foundational concepts that would later influence the field of cultural anthropology. Lewis Henry Morgan, a prominent American anthropologist and social theorist, was deeply influenced by his experiences as a lawyer and his interactions with the Iroquois Nation. His firsthand observations of Indigenous practices and social structures inspired his interest in kinship and societal evolution. Morgans academic background in law and social justice paralleled his commitment to understanding the underlying principles of social cohesion, leading him to challenge contemporary notions of civilization and progress. "Ancient Society" is essential reading for anyone interested in the roots of human civilization and the development of social institutions. Morgans groundbreaking ideas continue to resonate in contemporary debates surrounding culture and evolution, offering invaluable insights into the complexities of human relationships. This book invites readers to reflect on the nature of society itself and the universal themes that bind us together across time and space.

A tale of rags to riches and above all romance!From a London gentlemans club he can ill-afford to a grand highland castle From near bankruptcy to fabulous wealth, handsome man about town Talbot Marshams life changes forever when he inherits the title Earl of Cairnloch as well as the castle and clan chieftainship that go with it.With the beautiful young Tara at his side, he assumes his throne and faces a clan bristling with suspicion of the English and then, on the castles slippery roof, a crazed, knife-wielding cousin consumed with hate. And just as he faces losing his life, he loses his heart forever.

Things had been bad enough for the inspiring and beautiful young Helga Wensley when her much-loved father died some five years ago, leaving her and her mother in penury. Recently her ailing mother too has passed away, which means that her stepfather, Sir Hector Preston, is now her Guardian. To make matters worse he promises her hand in marriage to a cruel and uncouth man called Bernard Howell, a Fate that she considers worse than dying. As her mother suggested soon before her death, Helga goes for help to her estranged Aunt Millicent, a glamorous actress from the notorious Gaiety Theatre and her life changes forever.Putting herself forward for a role paying her one thousand pounds in which she pretends to be the fiancee of the dashing Hugo, Duke of Rocklington, Helga finds herself with the most sought-after bachelor in the whole of the Social world at his fabulous country seat, Rock Castle. And, despite Aunt Millicents firm instructions not to fall in love with the Duke, Helga is smitten and finds that playing the part of the lovestruck fiancee requires no acting at all. But all that changes when by chance Helga again meets the dreaded Bernard Howell, who pursues her brandishing his horse whip and she races back to Rock Castle to the Duke to save her

In St. Petersburg on a mission to glean intelligence for the Prime Minister on the likely intentions of Czar Alexander with regard to the ongoing war in which both Russia and the UK are at war with Napoleons France, the dashing and eminently eligible bachelor Duke of Welminster is beset by diplomatic problems.The War aside, there is the issue the Princess who is pressing upon him the attractions of her daughter Tania. At thirty-three, the handsome Duke has vowed never to marry but has no choice but to agree to meet the young woman.But when he does, he finds Tania dancing with another young girl called Zoia. This other girl seems to him as if she moves amongst trees covered with blossom and the whole world awakens with spring. Instantly he is entranced.Then when he discovers she is the daughter of famous French composer Pierre Vallon and she plays for him, he is utterly smitten. But after he suffers a near-fatal injury and Zoia and her father are forced to flee the city or die, it seems that love is doomed by War.

SOON TO BE STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO, STARRING DOVE CAMERON AND AVAN JOGIA"Bloody good"The New York Times"As good as suspense fiction gets"Washington PostNo one knew they were together. Now one of them is dead.56 DAYS AGO Ciara and Oliver meet in a Dublin supermarket queue, just as COVID-19 begins creeping across Ireland. A spark. A chance. A distraction-from everything theyre trying to outrun.35 DAYS AGO With lockdown looming, Oliver suggests they move in together. For Ciara, it feels like a rare opportunity to let a relationship bloom in total privacy. For Oliver, its the perfect way to keep his past-and his true nature-hidden.TODAY Detectives force their way into Olivers apartment and find a body decomposing inside.As they untangle a relationship built on secrets and half-truths, they face the ultimate question: Did lockdown give birth to love-or the perfect murder?--------------Winner of the An Post Irish Book Awards 2021 Crime Fiction Book of the YearBook of the Year for 2021 in the New York Times, the Washington Post and the Irish TimesTerrific ... you wont want to stop reading until the end Karin SlaughterA first-rate thriller Sarah PekkanenBrilliantly creepyGuardianReaders LOVE 56 DaysElectrifying *****Enrapturing and expertly crafted *****Addictive read, well planned plot and perfectly paced *****Will most definitely surprise *****Ingenious! *****

Esta obra se divide en dos grandes apartados. Los temas de educación, salud y trabajo se estudian en relación con la dinámica poblacional y la cohesión social; en tanto que los procesos políticos latinoamericanos se exploran desde tematicas especificas como las reformas judiciales, la transicion y calidad de la democracia, la evolucion de las reglas electorales y sus efectos en la representacion politica; la nocion de ciudadania, o bien, desde el nuevo constitucionalismo regional y sus conflictos. Una guia para el estudio de la complejidad social y politica latinoamericana.

Dingbatz are an easy way to incorporate the fundamentals of Zentangle into a wide variety of creative projects and bring attention and mindfulness to the smallest corners of your life. Fun complement to hand lettering, scrapbook, and art journaling projects Beginner-friendly with few materials required to get started Techniques to practice and a world full of canvases to bring beauty and joy to others Author Brian Crimmins is a coach, speaker and Certified Zentangle Teacher who uses the Zentangle Method in his individual and group coaching and workshops. Use Dingbatz to add flair to whatever youre working onthey provide a wonderful complement to any hand lettering, scrapbook and art journaling project. Small enough to provide a sense of instant gratification when you make them, these "Zenbellishments" require few materials, making them accessible to all skill levels from beginner to advanced. This book will introduce you to how Dingbatz are constructed, and how to build from that basic structure to create designs uniquely your own.Zentangle Dingbatz includes a variety of projects that will allow you to practice using Dingbatz not only as stand-alone designs, but also as accents and enhancements to other art projects.

The first novel Stephen Blackmoores noir urban fantasy series, in which necromancer Eric Carter returns home to find his sisters killerand send them straight to hellEric Carter has a unique skillhe can talk to the dead. Specifically, communicating with restless spiritsor other, even worse entitiesand getting them to move on or move out. Sometimes, they take a lot of convincing. And sometimes, they straight up try to kill him. Its not your typical way to make a living, but Carters managed to make it work. Life is pretty good.At least it was. Because Carters little sister has just been brutally killed. By something nightmarish.To find the killer Eric Carter is going to have to return to L.A., which he left fifteen years ago when he made a lot peopleand paranormal entitiesvery angry. And those people have long, unforgiving memories. But Carter is no pushover. Hes got more heavy-duty magical power than most of those with his skill set, and hes more than happy to use it on anyone or anything who tries to stop him from finding his sisters killer.And when he does, he is going to make them pray for deathand then hes going to answer their prayersPraise for the Eric Carter series:"Blackmoore employs Chandleresque prose to smoothly incorporate a hard-boiled sense of urban despair into a paranormal plot, with occasional leavening provided by smart-aleck humor." Publishers Weekly on Dead Things"In a world where Aztec Mythology, dark magic and grim reality blend together, nothing is what it appears to be... Best of all, Blackmoores chillingly good storytelling skills ensures that fans will enjoy every step of this adrenaline fueled journey." RT Book Reviews (Top Pick) on Broken Souls"This series is so fucking good. Blackmoore cant write these books fast enough to suit me. BROKEN SOULS is hyper-caffeinated, turbo-bloody face-stomping fun. This is the L.A-noir urban fantasy youve been looking for." Kevin Hearne, Author of The Iron Druid Chronicles"Carters wry voice is amusing as ever, but the grief he carries is palpable, adding depth and a sense of desperation to this action-packed adventure. Readers will be eager for more after this thrilling, emotionally fraught installment." Publishers Weekly on Ghost Money, Starred ReviewSeries Order:1. Dead Things2. Broken Souls3. Hungry Ghosts4. Fire Season5. Ghost Money6. Bottle Demon7. Suicide Kings8. Hate Machine9. Cult Classic

Uma revigorante viagem pela história das mulheres que marcaram o mundo.Uma jornada esclarecedora pela antologia universal de mulheres que, por bem ou por mal, fizeram história sem que a própria História se ocupasse delas. Claro que grandes e celebres figuras esto presentes. Agatha Christie, Simone de Beauvoir e Frida Kahlo, nomes incontornaveis da literatura e das artes. Mas tambem figuras que, ainda hoje, so menos conhecidas e que, no entanto, merecem ter seus feitos difundidos. E o caso, por exemplo, de Mary Anning, primeira paleontologa da Historia, e Juana Azurduy, que liderou exercitos contra os espanhois. Alem de muitas outras: nas ciencias, nas artes, na politica e nos costumes.

¡APRENDE INGLÉS CON GREG HEFFLEY!En esta edición encontrarás el texto completo en inglés con anotaciones para ayudar a la lectura y un glosario inglés-español. ¡Mejora tu inglés con la ayuda de los libros de mas exito de la historia!Its a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before youre ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg Records them in his diary.Whats in Diary of a Wimpy Kid?50% Words, 50% Cartoons, 100% Hilarious!