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Continuación de Claudine en la escuela, aunque de lectura independiente, Claudine en París (1901) sigue a nuestra heroína en un viaje de descubrimiento por la ciudad de la luz, adonde se traslada con su distraído padre una vez finalizada su educación en Montigny. Con el desparpajo que la caracteriza, Claudine se aventura por los bulevares, asiste a conciertos y entra en contacto con las nuevas ideas de principios del siglo XX. Sin embargo, lo que de verdad le abre los ojos a la vida en la capital son las relaciones que entabla con su pintoresca familia parisina.

Embark on a series of transformative meditation journeys guided by the incredibly gifted Colette Baron-Reid with Eleven 11-Minute Meditations to Manifest Your Highest Self. Elevate your consciousness with these profound and potent meditations that unlock the doors to your deepest aspirations and potential.

By the time an agathos woman reaches twenty-five, she's supposed to be one thing, and one thing only: Bonded. I'm zero for four soul bonds, a disgrace to my family, and the black sheep of my community. It had me feeling reckless. Impulsive. Daring. In a moment of weakness, I let the darkness lurking inside of me rule, and it changed everything. I was supposed to embrace the light, but how could I fear the dark, when it brought me Riot?

To achieve a life of joy and fulfillment with the freedom to be and do what you want, when you want, all while having financial security and making a difference, you have to pay more attention to your inner world. The inner game of money, success, and abundance holds the key to your happiness. This audiobook will give you the double key to transforming your blueprint in a way that will automatically lead you to success, instead of failure.

Léa de Lonval, une courtisane de près de cinquante ans, est la maîtresse de Fred Peloux, surnommé Chéri. À mesure qu’elle constate le manque de conviction croissant de son jeune amant, Léa ressent, avec autant émerveillement que d’amertume, les effets d’une passion qui sera la dernière. Pourtant, il suffira à Chéri d’épouser la jeune Edmée pour comprendre que la rupture avec Léa n’irait pas sans regrets.

Primera de las cuatro obras dedicadas al personaje con el que Colette revolucionó la literatura francesa, Claudine en la escuela (1900) nos presenta a la protagonista a la edad de quince años, cuando está a punto de terminar su educación formal y aventurarse en la vida adulta. Rebelde, ingeniosa y efervescente, Claudine se mete en líos con sus compañeras, se burla de sus mayores, critica a los acartonados señores que tiene por maestros y compite con la directora del colegio por el afecto de la señorita Aimée, que ha despertado en ella algo más que amor por el conocimiento.

After 20 years as a not-quite-human, wondering where I belong, I've finally found my place among the fae in Avalon, and my dads want to take it away. All I want to do is avoid my family, stay under the radar, learn about my magic, and get up close and personal with my suitors. But, of course, the gods have other plans for me. Change-the-world-save-the-fae kinds of plans. Turns out I'm not really a save-the-world kind of girl. Honestly, I don't want any of this.

Claudine, 15 ans, vit à Montigny avec son père, homme distrait, plus préoccupé par les mollusques que par l'éducation de sa fille. Celle-ci fréquente la petite école du village, cadre principal des aventures décrites dans ce livre, présenté comme le journal intime de la jeune fille. Son quotidien est rythmé par les promenades avec sa sœur de lait Claire, qui lui raconte sa vie amoureuse, et les leçons de musique avec Antonin Rabastens qui lui fait la cour.

" Toute leur enfance les a unis, l’adolescence les sépare. " Phil, 16 ans, et Vinca, 15 ans, amis de toujours, passent leurs étés en Bretagne. Tout naturellement, l’amour s’installe entre ces deux complices inséparables, un amour qui grandit plus vite qu’eux. Cet été-là, Vinca et Phil découvrent leurs différences et leurs incompréhensions. Ces amours adolescentes révèlent à Vinca et à Phil ce qu’ils sont désormais et ne seront jamais plus. Et ces vacances s’achèvent sur un adieu à l’enfance, amer et nostalgique.

Tallulah is confident, happy, and looking for love. At least, on the outside. Evrin is kind, thoughtful, and has plenty of love to give. At least, on the inside.

After graduating, identical twins Sinead and Sheila Fields decide to open their own hat shop. It's a small business, but thanks to hard work and talent, they build up a loyal clientele. But tragedy strikes when Sheila disappears and is presumed dead. Months later, when there is a sighting of her sister, Sinead is filled with both hope and dread. Why would Sheila have deserted her twin? They had always told each other everything… hadn't they?

Claudine et son père ont quitté leur village de Montigny pour s'installer à Paris, où la jeune fille va découvrir la vie parisienne avec le soutien de son cousin Marcel, son ami, son confident et son complice. Elle finit par s'habituer à la vie dans cette ville qu'elle trouvait dure au début, et commence à sortir et à mener une vie mondaine. Elle ne tarde pas de tomber amoureuse de Renaud, chroniqueur de la vie mondaine, un grand séducteur aux tempes grisonnantes. Malgré l'hostilité de Marcel dont c'est... le père, elle finit par épouser Renaud.

Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Goldilocks, who innocently wandered into a home owned by a family of bears.... Okay, my name is Ria. And I may have broken in, but I was high and it was cold outside. Oh, and the bears were actually shifters. Potayto, potahto. The point is, I’m kind of a wreck. Plus, I robbed my cheating, lying a-hole of an ex-boyfriend on my way out the door and he’s not thrilled about it, so I’m stuck with these three distractingly attractive men for the time being—one of whom is weirdly hung up on the whole breaking-and-entering thing. What could go wrong?

Adrian is my best friend. We live together, hang out, and he’s the best cake taste tester I could want. Hugs are the norm, along with cuddles while watching horror films. I need someone to protect me during the scary bits, so why not Adrian? He’s almost a foot taller than me, so he makes a good armchair too. Life is exactly the way I like it until Adrian’s sister drops a bombshell that leaves me questioning everything I think I know about myself and my straight best friend. Can one kiss change everything? I’m about to find out.

A startling psychological thriller debut for any fan of Gone Girl or Before I go to Sleep. Menacing, suspenseful and utterly compelling, this is a stunning debut novel that throws the spotlight on the fine line between love and hate, and leaves you wondering just who you trust. Remember the person you sat next to on your first day at school? Still your best friend? Or disappeared from your life for good? Some friendships fizzle out. Rachel and Clara promised theirs would last for ever.

I've watched from the sidelines as my friends found themselves bound to the same agathos. I've stood aside and wondered if she was mine. I've watched, I've waited, I've hurt. And I've wondered. Finally, the time for all that is over now. I've arrived in Greece and it's time to find out if a little of my soul belongs to an agathos too. And if it is . . . How can I live with that? Knowing what the agathos have done? The pain they've caused me?

Penelope “Pen” Banks has a knack for puzzling things out and the uncanny ability to remember everything she sees. Two talents that have helped her make ends meet, playing cards in clubs and speakeasies. Now, they might just help her discover the true cause of death for a dear old family friend.

Sometimes organizing your home just feels too overwhelming. The closets are jam-packed...There's no room in the garage for another box...And the clutter just keeps piling up...Step back from the chaos and create a plan!

Do you want to unlock the power of your subconscious mind and create the life of your dreams? This book, The Essential Guide to Quantum Jumping: The Art of Mental Creationism Using Universal Laws, Affirmations, and Visualization, is designed for anyone looking to break free from their mental barriers and achieve success.

Dear Santa, If I could make one wish this Christmas, it would be for a daddy with a big enough heart for two. We both want a daddy who can be loving, but also firm when he needs to be, who enjoys spanking his boys and making their a--es red, and with big enough arms to hold us both. We need a daddy who can help us let go and relax. Lastly, but probably most importantly, we need a Daddy who can meet both our needs. I don’t have many boundaries as long as I can trust my Daddy, and I’m open to trying new things.