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What provokes one child down a dangerous path, while her cousin takes a less tortuous direction in life? A mere six months apart in age, the girls were born near the end of World War Two, when a war tragedy set the stage for Ginger Drake's calamitous life. Ginger's 'sister at heart', cousin Glory Clayborne, has all she can do to protect the incorrigible Ginger from herself, to say nothing of the many evils lying in wait.
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Cuando Reece, un niño de siete años, llega a casa de Cathy en régimen de acogida, ya ha pasado por otras cuatro familias. Ha sido expulsado de varios colegios por su comportamiento agresivo y alborotador.
Cathy quiere encontrar los motivos del alarmante comportamiento del niño, pero él no cuenta nada porque su madre le hizo jurar que guardaría el secreto. Cuando el trabajador social que lleva el caso de Reece recaba información para la vista...
3) Take Two
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"A brilliant, funny new novel from the bestselling, beloved Danielle Hawkins
'Take Two is that rare and special thing, a novel that is effortless to read - I sped through it in a day - but is also emotionally genuine and original. Danielle Hawkins is a natural storyteller with a light touch and she doesn't shy away from the gritty and the real. She is New Zealand's very own version of Marian Keyes.' - Nicky Pellegrino
Sometimes you have to revisit...
4) The Pawn
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In 1879, Josefina Taylor's ambitions are shattered by the Elders of their strict society. To escape she breaks their rules, then faces a life of desperation and fear. The pawn in a plot to destroy everything she values, she fights for her dream.
5) Dusk
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When he was entering into his 100th year, instead of feeling happy, Sundar felt quite irritated and sorrowful. He requested his granddaughter Rupa not to make any arrangements for the celebration of his birthday. Without bothering with his protestations, Rupa made the arrangements for the celebration of his birthday and made it a success. Sundar felt so much happy when his friend Somaraj a 96 years old man came to his home to stay with him for few...
6) The Will
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Arylk, Judich Pam and Shirley were all childhood friends. They had been through a lot together, and as life takes them on a journey of ups and downs it takes them a while to get it right. Atylk especially reflects quite often on the naivety and innocence of youth, the folly of adulthood and the mercy and awesome goodness of her Father. A Father that she thought was never there for her. As her journey through life shows her what it takes to become...
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Este cuento lo hice pensando en que muchos de nosotros cuando vamos al baño, es en ese lugar donde surgen las grandes ideas, también es un lugar de reflexión y de recordar tristezas y alegrías.Cada vez que entramos al baño nos volvemos como leones porque nos empoderamos y salimos de allí con más fortaleza para enfrentar al mundo.La soledad de estar en un baño permite el encuentro consigo mismos y, lo más importante, nos demuestra que no somos...
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"A Mother's Tale of Financial Triumph" follows the journey of Sarah, a dedicated mother dealing with the daunting undertaking of handling excessive debt while residing with her in-legal guidelines. Despite the overpowering occasions, Sarah is determined to offer a higher lifestyles for her youngsters. As she navigates the complexities of familial relationships and economic strain, Sarah discovers her very own resilience and resourcefulness. Through...
10) Hijo único
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Zack Taylor, de siete años de edad, está escondido en el armario de su salón de clases junto a su maestro y sus compañeros de clase durante un tiroteo. Zach sobrevive, pero Andy, su hermano mayor, muere.
El responsable es el hijo de Charlie, que ha sido el guardia de seguridad de la escuela durante años y es muy apreciado por todos. Cuando Charlie y su esposa hacen una llamada telefónica para dar el pésame a la familia de Zach, su mamá cambia...
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A novel filled with depth, wit, heart, and a bit of intrigue, from the author who has captivated readers and reviewers alike with her "modern yet timeless" (Kirkus Reviews) storytelling, complex characters, relatable friendships, and emotionally rich romance.
Hairstylist Jess Greene has spent the last decade raising her younger half-sister, Tegan-and keeping a shocking secret. Ever since their reckless mother ran off with a boyfriend she'd known...
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Surfing, amnesia and a search for self, Where There Is A Will is fast-moving holiday read all about family, love, and identity, built for the beachgoer in us all.
A massive cyclone swell on Sydney's beaches claims a big wave surfer, leaving his long-term partner without a body to mourn. His four adult godchildren from far and wide gather for the reading of his will. A mystery girl from Tasmania joins them.
Down the coast, a man is pulled...
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Todos tenemos que tomar decisiones.
Y algunas de ellas nos conducen al desastre.
Rob Coates está hundido. Antaño felizmente casado con Anna y padre de Jack, su precioso hijo, se halla ahora sumido en el alcoholismo y a duras penas consigue salir adelante. Dirige una página web de fotografía, We Own the Sky, donde cuelga fotos panorámicas de lugares que visitó con su familia, y lucha por olvidar el pasado. Poco a poco iremos descubriendo de qué...
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Amy Barnes, a high school English teacher from Hawai'i, and Paul Rideau, a Vermont farmer, lead ordinary lives dedicated to their families and their work, but each nurses a quiet passion for creative expression-Paul in painting and Amy in poetry. When their personal worlds fracture, they each struggle to find their way through crushing loss and grief. Their creative pursuits help them heal as well as reimagine their lives as authentic selves. For...
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"Unleash Your Inner Drive: A Guide to Self-Motivation" by Masonwabe Nyanga is a transformative journey into the depths of human potential. In this empowering book, Masonwabe Nyanga, a seasoned motivational speaker and personal development expert, shares insights, strategies, and practical techniques to help readers unlock their inner drive, overcome obstacles, and live a life filled with purpose and passion.Drawing from years of research, personal...
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**Book Title: "Kindergarten Chronicles: A Journey of Growth and Discovery"Description: "Kindergarten Chronicles" is a heartwarming narrative that follows the adventures of Lily, a curious and spirited young child, as she navigates her way through the transformative landscape of kindergarten. Through vivid storytelling and immersive descriptions, the book invites readers to join Lily on a journey of growth, friendship, and discovery. From the nervous...
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As with her successful debut Selfish People, Bristol based Lucy English's second novel, set in Provence and Bath, features a bohemian heroine, and describes an ongoing rebellion within a family of each generation against the last. Mireille is the daughter of architect Hugo Devereux and Vivienne, his beautiful immaculate Grace Kelly lookalike wife - a slave to convention where her daughter is bohemian, elegant where Mireille is messy. When Hugo embarks...
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In this gripping, emotionally charged novel, a tragedy in Texas changes the course of three lives.
On an oppressively hot Monday in August of 1966, a student and former marine named Charles Whitman hauled a footlocker of guns to the top of the University of Texas tower and began firing on pedestrians below. Before it was over, sixteen people had been killed and thirty-two wounded. It was the first mass shooting of civilians on a campus in American...
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Step into the tumultuous world of Ashley Inkwell, a girl whose very existence is shadowed by the grip of depression. In "The Dawn of Shadow," embark on an emotional journey as Ashley navigates the complexities of loss, identity, and the relentless battle against her own mind.Following the tragic loss of her father, Ashley is left to grapple with the weight of her grief alongside her devoted but struggling mother. Trapped in a whirlwind of despair...
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Margarita, escritora de éxito, vuelve a su ciudad natal para vaciar la casa de sus padres, un piso de los años 60 en un barrio obrero. Mientras, los medios de comunicación retransmiten la exhumación del cadáver de Franco, que marcó la vida de tantas generaciones de españoles.
De las cuatro personas que vivieron en la casa, solo queda Margarita. Su abuela, su madre y su padre han ido muriendo por ese orden. Es hija única y debe realizar la...
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