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Nata a Firenze la notte dellalluvione del 1966 e chiamata con un nome da diva del cinema, Ursula viene accolta dai genitori come un ramo torto portato dalla piena: non solo non e il maschio sperato, ma e anche bruttina. Cresce in un clima distratto e insensibile, nella casa per meta salone di parrucchiera della madre. Oltretutto e mancina. Le suore a scuola la correggono e le cambiano anche il nome: non Ursula, ma Orsola, come la Santa patrona fiorentina. Contornata da una bizzarra corte di parenti, Orsola si rifugia in un suo mondo solitario e fantastico, dove gli unici amici sono i libri. Quando si imbatte nella figura di Emily Dickinson, ne rimane incantata, tanto da identificarsi con lei. Le scrive lettere immaginarie, confidandole ogni vicenda talvolta tragicomica, talvolta dolorosa come quando, a seguito di un incidente che rende il padre invalido, e costretta ad abbandonare gli studi. Lincontro e il matrimonio con Antonio sembrano segnare una svolta felice. Ma, a seguito di unoscura lite familiare, si delinea un inquietante mistero che riapre le ferite dellinfanzia.Sara la misteriosa Signora dellultimo piano, che pare conoscere tutto di lei, ad accompagnarla in una vera metamorfosi che, non solo le fara accettare una scoperta dolorosa, ma la condurra in un percorso di pacificazione ed elevazione. La bambina sbagliata, portata dalla piena, alla quale sono stati modificati sia il nome che la mano per scrivere, adesso e pronta per una nuova vita. Felice di essere mancina.

Questo prontuario offre un supporto per ripassare e prepararsi per lEsame di Stato per Assistenti Sociali. Dalla legislazione socio-sanitaria alla deontologia professionale e ai modelli di intervento, il volume sintetizza le principali tematiche per prepararsi al meglio. Una guida sintetica per un ripasso o per trovare spunti per approfondire.Furio Panizzi, assistente sociale da oltre trentanni ha operato nei piu diversi settori dei servizi sociali. Ha operato come formatore e supervisore ed e impegnato nellaiuto di persone con disabilita da lavoro, e nel volontariato a favore di persone senza fissa dimora e grave marginalita sociale.Ilaria Mariotti giovane Assistente Sociale, laureata presso lUniversita L.U.M.S.A di Roma, interpreta la sua professione come una missione di ascolto e tutela. Esperta nei percorsi di dimissione protetta e nel sostegno alle fragilita della terza eta, si distingue per un approccio che mette al centro lautodeterminazione della persona.

Susan arriva a Cape Cove per ricominciare dopo il divorzio dei genitori, trovando amici come Alex e Mia e unattrazione irresistibile per Brittany, la ragazza piu popolare della scuola. Tra feste scolastiche, progetti condivisi e confidenze profonde, emerge un legame intenso segnato da un oscuro segreto di Brittany.Una storia lesbica YA di amicizia, amore nascente e rinascita, ambientata in un borgo costiero, con temi di accettazione e vulnerabilita.

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Nessun limite alle possibilita criminali di questa organizzazione segreta [lIntelligence Service], che e la spina dorsale del piu vasto impero coloniale del mondo. Ad affermare che lInghilterra pudica e puritana ritiene e ritarda lo sfaldamento dei propri smisurati domini anche coi delitti dei suoi agenti segreti, non si dice cosa nuova (A. De Angelis)

The Silo Below, The Earth Beyond is a slow-burning speculative novel about survival, perception, and the quiet collapse of human certainty.For generations, humanity lived beneath the surfacesealed inside engineered silos built to outlast a dying world. Below, everything held structure. Systems were predictable. Life was controlled, measured, and preserved. The belief was simple: endure, then return and rebuild.That belief held everything together.Until a signal appeared.Not a warning. Not a call for help. Something quieterembedded within the system itself. A pattern that should not exist.A small team leaves the silo.They ascend through a tunnel older than their records and emerge into a world that is no longer brokenbut changed.The Earth is alive again.But not in any way they understand.At its center stands a towering structurealien, silent, and indifferent. It does not act, does not respond, does not acknowledge them. Yet everything around it has adapted. Soil, water, and life behave differently, shaped by something that feels intentionalbut isnt.What sustains this world is not a gift.It is a byproduct.Something discarded.And for the first time, humanity is no longer central. Not builders. Not survivors. Not even necessary.There are no enemies. No battles.Only the slow pressure of realization.As their assumptions collapse, the mission shifts. They stop trying to control. Stop trying to explain. They begin to observe, to adaptto exist within something they cannot shape.And a question remains:If the world no longer needs humanitywhat does it mean to stay?The Silo Below, The Earth Beyond is not a story about saving the planet.It is a story about arriving too lateand discovering that survival was never the end.

Nino vive sospeso tra cio che e e cio che potrebbe diventare. La musica e la sua unica verita, la voce che lo guida mentre Milano lo stringe e Londra lo sfida. Tra notti difficili, partenze, ritorni e incontri che cambiano il ritmo del cuore, scoprira che non esiste distanza capace di spegnere cio che siamo davvero. Questo romanzo parla a chi cerca di ritrovarsi, a chi cade e ricomincia, a chi vive le emozioni in profondita, sapendo che, come le canzoni, restano anche quando il mondo sembra non ascoltarle.

Cirillico e Kebapi e un viaggio attraverso la Macedonia del Nord, da Skopje a Ocrida, un Paese sospeso tra passato e presente, dove la storia balcanica si intreccia con la vita quotidiana e con una sorprendente ricchezza culturale. Attraverso vecchi quartieri ottomani, monasteri ortodossi e bagni sul lago, lautore ripercorre i luoghi che hanno contribuito alla codificazione dellalfabeto cirillico e al tempo stesso assaggia la modernita viva e contradditoria dei Balcani contemporanei. Non mancano gli incontri inaspettati che arricchiscono la narrazione di aspetti particolarmente umani ed emozionanti. Tra cirillico e kebapi, affreschi bizantini e passeggiate, panorami che si specchiano sullacqua e siti archeologici, la Macedonia del Nord rivela la sua identita stratificata: romana, bizantina, ottomana, slava. Ogni tappa svela un tassello, ogni incontro un racconto, ogni luogo una tensione tra memoria e futuro. Come ricorda lautore se "chi viaggia vive due volte" e "leggere e vivere piu vite", allora leggere di viaggi devessere un vivere alla potenza.

Hidden beneath the coastal waters of South East Pelion lies a remarkable and often overlooked world of extraordinary marine biodiversity. This comprehensive report presents the results of a multi-year field research effort documenting nudibranch species in one of Greeces most ecologically rich yet understudied regions.Based on continuous in situ observations from 2017 to 2025, this work combines scientific field methodology with citizen science contributions to provide valuable insights into species presence, seasonal patterns, habitat associations, and behavioral observations. High-resolution photographic documentation supports each finding, offering both scientific value and visual depth.This report contributes to the growing understanding of Mediterranean nudibranch diversity and highlights the importance of long-term monitoring in detecting ecological patterns and environmental change. It also demonstrates how independent research initiatives and citizen science can play a critical role in advancing marine conservation knowledge.Produced by Merman Conservation Expeditions Ltd in collaboration with BiodiversityGR, this publication is intended for researchers, conservationists, marine biologists, and anyone interested in the hidden biodiversity of the Mediterranean Sea.

Edizione con audio commenti e riassunti esplicativiChi siamo davvero?È questa la domanda che sconvolge la vita di Vitangelo Moscarda, protagonista del capolavoro di Luigi Pirandello.Da unosservazione apparentemente banale il proprio naso leggermente storto nasce una crisi profonda: Moscarda scopre di non essere uno, ma centomila, tante quante sono le immagini che gli altri hanno di lui. E forse, alla fine, nessuno.Un romanzo potente e attualissimo, che mette in discussione identita, percezione e verita, conducendo il lettore in un viaggio filosofico e umano che ancora oggi parla a studenti e adulti.

Read and Listen. Audiobook Included!The binding instrument that nearly destroyed Gretas bloodline is gone.Stolen from Alpha Council custody. Taken by enemies the wolf world never knew existed. And according to the Ashveil texts, once it passes into their hands, the second hunt begins.Six weeks after Aldric Vosss arrest, Duskhollow is finally starting to heal. The allied packs are rebuilding. Greta is stepping into the power she was always meant to carry. And for the first time in centuries, the future feels possible.Then a secure Council transport is found abandoned in neutral territory.Three guards survive.None of them remember what happened.All of them bear marks that are not wolf.When a dangerous stranger arrives at Duskhollows gates with a warning, Greta and Ryder are forced to face a truth more terrifying than anything they have already survived: the Shadow Council was never the only enemy watching the Ashveil bloodline.Something older has been waiting in the dark.And now it has the instrument.With only ten days before it is used, Greta must trust an ally she cannot afford to believe, fight an enemy unlike anything the wolf world has ever faced, and unleash the full power of the white wolf at her core.Because this time, they are not trying to cage the Ashveil bloodline.They are trying to claim it.And if Greta fails, the second hunt will not end with her.It will remake the wolf world in blood.

In the sparkling heart of London, where wealth, influence, and secrecy coexist, a life is lost under mysterious circumstancesand the official story leaves more questions than answers.London Has Fallen tells the gripping, emotional journey of one familys relentless pursuit of truth in the face of grief, institutional silence, and societal indifference.Through months of investigation, personal courage, and painstaking documentation, the family uncovers hidden threads, contradictions, and revelations that challenge the citys polished facade. This is a story not just about a mysterious death, but about the consequences of power, the persistence of memory, and the courage required to demand accountability.Perfect for readers of true crime, investigative nonfiction, and stories of resilience, London Has Fallen immerses you in a world where truth is often obscuredbut where the pursuit of justice becomes an enduring legacy.

When fearless journalist Leighton McMahon stumbles upon a series of brutal, unexplained attacks, she uncovers a hidden world of dragons, power, and betrayal. Drawn into the orbit of Jakob Torres, a brooding dragon shifter heir whose fire burns as fiercely as his desire to protect her, Leighton is thrust into a battle that could ignite a war between clans.As their fated mate bond awakens, desire and danger collide, and every stolen touch becomes a weapon in a world where trust is fragile, and love is survival. Together, they must navigate political intrigue, rival dragon clans, and a mysterious artifact that holds the power to destroy everything they hold dear.Passion ignites, secrets unravel, and loyalty is testedbecause in a realm where fire is literal and love is lethal, the wrong move could mean death or the ultimate union of two souls destined to burn as one.

Enter a London like no other in this fast-paced, captivating fantasy novel, perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab and Genevieve Cogman.Oyster McLellen has spent his life causing mischief. Running with a small-time gang and fleecing money from tourists in Hyde Park to support his struggling family in the absence of his father, who abandoned them years ago.When a simple money drop for his boss, Big Mickey, goes wrong, Oysters future looks bleak. His only chance to redeem himself in the eyes of Mickey is to get the money back, but as he pursues the thieves across South London he suddenly finds himself washed up on a beach, surrounded by broken phones and shattered office furniture.His new world: Greater London. A city built on the detritus of our own, where leviathans crafted from broken skyscrapers roam the seas, where ink beetles nestle beneath the skin of its residents and where Oysters father, Lucas, may well have escaped to all those years ago.But there are bigger things at stake. Oysters allegiances are torn between the enigmatic Nonesuch, the eccentric escapist Marya Petrovna, and the terrifying Mr Primrose - and he will have to choose who to align himself with quickly. Because plans are afoot: something ancient is brewing, and a choice needs to be made, the consequences of which will determine the fate of Londons, and life, everywhere.

Step into a whimsical world of imagination, color, and natural wonder with Painting the Secrets of the Forest with Watercolors, a comprehensive and inspiring watercolor workbook for artists of all levels who want to bring forest-inspired scenes to life. Begin your journey with a solid foundation in watercolor essentials: from understanding materials and tools to mastering techniques like color blending, layering, brush control, pigment manipulation, and more. Youll also learn about color theory and how to apply that to your paintings! Once youve built your technical skills, discover how to find and collect inspiration from nature. Learn how to keep a creative journal filled with sketches, pressed leaves, or notes from your walks, and transform that inspiration into original artwork. Also included are guided exercises to show you how to observe colors in the wild and match them with your palette, while step-by-step practice paintings help you paint realistic and imaginative flowers, plants, insects, and more. Each tutorial includes detailed instructions, a color guide, and tips for customizing your painting. After just a few small practice paintings, youll gain the confidence and inspiration to start creating your own original art!

Faith Conversations for a Modern World Have you ever wanted to look over the shoulder of an expert apologist as he has conversations about faith?Louis Markos, acclaimed author of From Plato to Christ and Passing the Torch, gives you a seat at his table for an international potluck dinner held in his home, where guests from many faith traditions and walks of life engage in spirited discussion about faith, miracles, and the meaning of life.My Apologetics Dinner Party presents a method of talking about Christian faith that is not based primarily on propositional logic or the defense of truth claims (though these features do show up). Instead, he aims to clarify what Christians actually believe through a winsome and engrossing narrative in the tradition of Socratic dialogue. The conversations in this book are rooted in real-life interactions Professor Markos has had with skeptics, seekers, and adherents of other faiths throughout a lifetime as a professional apologist for Christianity.In My Apologetics Dinner Party, you will get a unique opportunity to look over the shoulder of an expert apologist in action. observe a laid-back, conversational approach to evangelism built upon hospitality and designed for life in a modern, pluralistic society. see an example of how to engage in conversational apologetics among people of diverse cultural, educational, and religious backgrounds. hear dialogues, rather than debates, as creative narrative in the Socratic tradition. Youll be entertained as well as enlightened as youre taken up in the banter, humor, and atmosphere of lively dinner conversationonly to find at the end that some of your deepest questions have been addressed. If you are looking for a book that will show you how to discuss your faith in a real-life setting with friends who have deep questions to ask but dont want to hear a sermon, or a book you could give to curious seekers to read on their own, youll find it in My Apologetics Dinner Party.

Learn Why Justice Matters to God Through the Book of Amos The prophet Amos was a simple shepherd and an unlikely prophet, yet he delivered a powerful message to Israel and its neighborsa declaration of Gods heart for justice. Trusted Bible teacher Vanessa Hawkins invites us to lean in and listen closer to Amos because what was true about Gods justice for ancient Israel is also true for us today.This eight-week study on the book of Amos invites you to explore why justice is so important to God. The Roar of Justice will help you gain a greater understanding of Gods justice and his righteous rule, while simultaneously recognizing his intense love and deep desire for the flourishing of all people.In this Bible study, youll find five days of guided study each week, engaging video teachings from the author, and a framework to help you learn what the Scriptures say and mean and how to respond. Hawkins points you toward the challenge contained in the message of Amos, encouraging you to listen carefully to Scripture, earnestly reflect on the truths that you hear about injustice, and be willing to be transformed by what you discover.In The Roar of Justice, youll discover that justice isnt buried in the pages of Amos; it is a mighty and resounding theme that flows throughout Scripture straight from the heart of God.

A dark and explosive epic fantasy of betrayal, revolution and dark magic pacts, as the Little Mermaids granddaughter marches to war, perfect for fans of H. M. Long and Samantha Shannon.The fairy tale mermaid Arielle might have gotten her happily-ever-after, but her granddaughter Yemi is having a much harder time. Her father, the king of Ixia, was assassinated years ago, her mother is slowly dying of a poisoned wound, and she faces whispers and slights from her own people. Yemi has been raised as the shield of the kingdom and is soon to inherit the throne, but she cannot shake her fury at how Ixia has treated her family after all theyve sacrificed. Only her patient mother and steadfast personal bodyguard (and fiancee), Nova, help Yemi rein in that fury... most of the time.When the kingdoms discontented rumblings reach a fever pitch, a coup erupts and Yemis throne is usurped, stripping her of her family and forcing her into exile. Now, only one being has the power to help her: Ursla.

A Spiritual Journey Toward Healing and Justice for Christians of Color You are born from a seed that cannot die. In a world filled with discrimination, racially motivated violence, and miscarriages of justice, hope and joy can feel unattainable, and lies denying your personhood try to dim the truth that you are created in the image of God.In Seeds of Racial Healing, counselor and spiritual director Sheila Wise Rowe offers you a season of rest and restoration. Her spiritually formative approach enables you to deepen your faith as you pursue healing from racial trauma, past and present.Anchored in daily Scriptures, these fifty-two devotions help you become more aware of God every day, even as you confront interpersonal racism and systemic oppression. In each devotion, Rowe inspires readers to share your stories and reminds your weary soul that you are fearfully and wonderfully made.In these devotions, youll find personal stories, prayer and encouragement, Scripture passages, questions for reflection, and actionable steps to help you pursue both healing and justice. If youre a Christian of color looking for a an accessible, trauma-informed devotional, Seeds of Racial Healing will help you confront challenges, embrace your worth as a child of God, and sow seeds of healing and transformation, whether on your own or as part of a group. Youll find encouragement to employ rest, resilience, and the power of faith to nurture growth in yourself and your community.

Strixhaven University welcomes you. Begin your magical studies on a faraway plane, encountering new friends, mysteries, and dangers, in this fantastical dark academia.Eula Blue was supposed to be a mage. That was before the war camebefore the fight for the Multiverse devastated Eulas home, and with it her hopes for a magical education.But the destruction of the war also brought something new: the ability to travel to other planes. And when Eula receives an invitation to study magic at a distant school called Strixhaven, she leaps to take it.Eulas journey brings her closer than she ever thought possible to her fellow students, including the mysterious Segante, a boy whose secrets Eula longs to share. But not everyone is thrilled by the arrival of the new class, and Eula and her new friends quickly become targets.To make it through their first semester, theyll have to fight for their place in this new worldor else theyll be dead before their final exams.