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Travel back to the early days of Hollywood to meet twelve women who made it all happen. Twelve diverse actors, directors, writers, editors, designers, and producers who fought against sexism, racism, and prejudice to have their voices heard. And who changed the industry forever. Their influence can still be seen and felt today. Susan Goldman Rubin, who often writes about the arts and who lives near Hollywood, follows the paths these twelve took. Paths that included not only social, economic, and personal struggles but also major triumphs. And whose films are everlasting.

Shane Dash, a beautiful and brilliant psychoanalyst, is on the brink of self-destruction. With the death of her mother and the discovery that her own child has healing powers beyond her comprehension, Shane questions her entire existence. While dealing with her grief and confusion, Shane follows in her mother's footsteps and is magically guided within. Kai, her mother's mentor, takes her beyond her mind into a world of the mystical.

Olivia Reed kennt die elitäre Harrington Universität besser als jede andere–jedoch nicht als Studentin, sondern als Tochter des Hausmeisters. Heimlich schleicht sie sich in Vorlesungen, träumt von einer Karriere im Journalismus und sucht nach Antworten auf den mysteriösen Tod ihrer Mutter. Alexander Wellington ist alles, was Olivia verabscheut: reich, privilegiert und auf dem direkten Weg an die Spitze. Doch als sie gemeinsam auf ein verborgenes Geheimnis stoßen, das die gesamte Universität in ihren Grundfesten erschüttern könnte, werden aus Gegnern plötzlich Verbündete.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'The Turnglass is a bold, breathtaking piece of writing that absolutely nails its two books in one conceit. I doubt I’ll ever read anything like it again, which is the highest compliment I can offer' Stuart Turton 'Not just a book, but an experience - one in which...

This book deals with American history since 1880—a period when the United States was transformed from a relatively small, remote, and isolated outpost to the planet’s richest, most powerful, and most influential nation. It is also, not coincidentally, a period that produced some of the world’s most unforgettable characters—and some of its best stories. History is not fixed, not two-dimensional, not black-and-white; it is always open to interpretation, always subject to speculation, always riddled with mystery. Only one thing is certain about history: All of it was essential to ...

When Trixie picks up her best friend Lux for their weekend getaway, they’re looking to forget the despair of being trapped in their dead-end rustbelt town. The girls are packing light: a supply of Diet Coke and an ‘89 Canon to help Lux frame the world in a sunnier light; half a pack of cigarettes that Trixie doesn’t really smoke, and a knife she’s hanging on to for a friend that she’s never used before. But a single night of violence derails their trip, and the girls go from ordinary high schoolers to wanted fugitives.

Eine Zeit des Aufbruchs und der Hoffnung. Hamburg 1929. Lotte kann ihr Glück kaum fassen: Gerade frisch in der brodelnden Metropole angekommen, bekommt sie die Chance, als Schneiderin im luxuriösen Warenhaus Hermann Tietz zu arbeiten. Das direkt an der malerischen Binnenalster gelegene Kaufhaus verspricht ein ganz neues Lebensgefühl: Mit Waren aus aller Welt, handverlesen und über verschlungene Handelswege importiert, hält die moderne Zeit Einzug in die Hansestadt. Davon beflügelt, schöpft Lotte Hoffnung auf einen Neuanfang als unabhängige junge Frau.

Talking about sex won't make you pregnant, talking about funerals won't make you dead. Let's get the conversation started.

In The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin worked out general theories of happiness. Here she goes deeper on factors that matter for home, such as possessions, marriage, time and parenthood. How can she control the cubicle in her pocket? How might she spotlight her family's treasured possessions? And it really was time to replace that dud toaster. And what does she want from her home? A place that calms her and energises her. A place that, by making her feel safe, will free her to take risks.

At an elite summer program, a teen girl gets sucked into a secret society, with deadly consequences. Protect the girls. Arlee Gold has always lived in the shadow of her successful mom; even after everything Arlee’s been through, her mother still expects nothing but the best. In an effort to get her daughter back on track after a less-than-stellar few school years, she’s enrolled Arlee as a legacy at Camp Rockaway, an elite college prep summer camp deep in the North Carolina wilderness.

Rick Rubin, einer der erfolgreichsten Musikproduzenten der Welt, verrät in seinem Hörbuch alle wichtigen Prinzipien, um wahrhaft schöpferisch zu sein. "Kreativ. Die Kunst zu sein" ist eine weise und überaus klare Quintessenz seines Lebenswerks. Es beleuchtet den Weg des Künstlers in einer Weise, dass wir ihm alle folgen können. Es führt uns zu den magischen Momenten von Hochstimmung und Transzendenz, in denen alles möglich ist. Viele berühmte Musikproduzenten sind für einen bestimmten Sound bekannt, der seine Zeit hat.

As superhero good-deed-doers, Zee & Nina transform into Incredi-Wheels & Super Sidekick Sister (or “Triple S” for short) whenever a good deed needs doing. One day, while playing at the park, Zee & Nina hear their friend Zoey call for help. They spring into action, encouraging Zoey to become her own superhero as they work together to figure out who stole Zoey's book.

All his life, Giovanni Bernini has possessed an uncanny gift: He can imitate anyone he meets. Honed by his mother at a young age, the talent catapults him from small-town obscurity to stardom. As Giovanni describes it, "No one's disguise is perfect. There is in every person, no matter how graceful, a seam, a thread curling out of them... When pulled by the right hands, it will unravel the person entire."

Fran is getting hot under the apron on Valentine’s day - after all, how can she not with all that buttery cake mixture between her fingers? But without a date tonight, is there any chance of Fran getting her real fill? Much will depend on Allen, her young, fresh-out-of-university shop hand. But what does he think of her? And does he like sensual food play in the way she does? This fantastically wet and messy erotic short story is perfectly narrated by Hannah Sunrise and will appeal to everyone whether they are splosh fans or not!

Gretchen Rubin explores one of her key secrets to happiness: that for most of us, outer order leads to inner calm. A messy desk or a cluttered cupboard might seem like a trivial matter, yet Rubin has found that by simply organising our stuff, we free up space for what we truly value (in our lives and in our homes). Do I need it? Do I love it? Do I use it? This new volume, with over 150 concrete ideas, approaches the problem of how to best organise our possessions with Gretchen Rubin's characteristic clarity and humour.

Ein kriminalistisches Abenteuer auf den Spuren Arthur Conan Doyles. London, 1889: Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson werden von einem jungen Schauspieler engagiert, um einem seltsamen Fall nachzugehen. Zu seinen Aufführungen kommen jeden Tag dieselben Zuschauer – jedoch immer in anderen Verkleidungen. Zur gleichen Zeit läuft Professor Moriarty und Sebastian Moran die Zeit davon: Sie werden für einen mysteriösen Mord verantwortlich gemacht und müssen untertauchen. Eine unsichtbare Hand zieht das Netz um die beiden verfeindeten Genies Holmes und Moriarty immer enger.

You Can Overcome Anything! Volume 16 – When You Refuse to Give Up is a collaborative project featuring ten authors from diverse walks of life, each sharing powerful personal stories and life lessons. In this book, the authors reveal how they faced and overcame significant obstacles. By refusing to give up, they not only achieved more in life but also discovered the importance of perseverance, resilience, and determination. Their journeys highlight how persistence can move you forward, help you overcome challenges, and create success despite life’s hardships. Within these pages, you will...

The authors within have freshly crafted the concept of “Alice in Wonderland.” Modernized with hardship and disease, futuristically advanced with time travel, and tangled within Wonderland itself in new adventures. Dive down the rabbit hole with these exciting characters and see where the madness takes you. Down the Wishing Well by Hui Lang Snicker-Snack by Marcus Bines Friendship by A.M. Cummins Rogue Flowers by A.R. Wilson Case of the Missing Looking Glass by A.A. Rubin Down the Hole by M.D. Kubit

Solo necesitas siete minutos al día para transformar tu salud. La célebre doctora Franziska Rubin lo tiene claro: siete minutos al día bastan para que cualquiera consiga vivir de una forma mucho más sana y, en definitiva, mejor. En este práctico e innovador libro descubrirás cómo lograrlo: por una parte, aprenderás a reconocer aquellos hábitos que ponen a prueba tu salud; por otra, hallarás rutinas saludables para incorporar en tu día a día.

Mary Seacole spent much of her life on the front lines of the Crimean War, ministering to the wounded, caring for soldiers, and making her mark on the world of medicine. This fascinating biography honors her life, from her childhood in Kingston, Jamaica, and her encounters with racist Americans to her treatment of cholera patients in Panama and her bitter run-in with Florence Nightingale, who declined to work with her in Crimea because she wasn’t White. But Mary Seacole knew that the sick and wounded needed her compassion and care.