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Writer Carrie Colts hopes a move to Montauk will be a rejuvenating change of pace for her family. The last thing she expects to see is her former college roommate on her doorstep. Newly widowed, and with a daughter of her own, Maya would love to reconnect. As a gesture to an old friend in mourning, Carrie extends an invitation to stay. Just for a few days. After all, there are reasons that Carrie and Maya are estranged.

A scavenger hunt for the relic my mom hid decades ago should’ve been simple enough. I expected to spend a few weeks chasing clues in my old stomping grounds, followed by a fat payday and an overdue vacation. Unfortunately, I’m not the only one after that artifact. Between the witch trying to get her hands on it and the vampires determined to use it to open the veil, the stakes have never been higher. Since I can no longer trust the Enclave’s intentions, I’m ready to cut out the middleman.

In The Power of Your Thyroid and Adrenals, Dr. Elizabeth Bright—a renowned physician specializing in thyroid and adrenal health—reveals the pivotal role these small but mighty glands play in every stage of life, from before birth to your later years. If you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” but you still feel off, this book will open your eyes to the real science of your metabolism, energy, immune health, and stress resilience.

Turns out, the only difference between a felony and acquisitions is who’s bankrolling my heist. I’m about to go from scrounging up enough tip money to make rent to pulling six figures. I’ll finally put those years stealing for my old alpha to good use. Only this time, I’ll be the one calling the shots. My crew. My way. When a witch starts dabbling in forbidden magic, the Enclave sends me after the demon artifact fueling her power. The job should be simple, except they can’t point me to the culprit or tell me what I’m after.

“Vampires are making a comeback, and Yuszczuk is spearheading their revival with this bloody novel.” —The New York Times Book Review It is the nineteenth century, the twilight of Europe’s bloody bacchanals, and a vampire must escape. She arrives to the coast of Buenos Aires and, for the...

En Los Siete Habitos de las Personas Altamente Eficaces, el autor Stephen R. Covey presenta un método holístico, integrado y basado en principios para resolver problema personales y profesionales. Con comentarios penetrantes y anécdotas emotivos, el doctor Covey revela un camino detallado...

Mortal Heart is the powerful conclusion to Robin LaFevers's New York Times bestselling His Fair Assassin trilogy—perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard, and Rebecca Yarros. ""LaFevers again mesmerizes her readers through the political struggles of 15th century Brittany and the...

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Lowell returns with a chilling tale of the law gone wrong and a kidnapping that threatens more than one life. Orphaned at thirteen, Grace Silva clawed her way out of poverty and violence to become one of the most respected judges on the federal bench...

I'm a shifter with a checkered past and sticky fingers. I like my new life. I've got good friends, cheap booze, and weekly karaoke. Sure, I live in an apartment with more deadbolts than functioning windows. And yeah, I earn just enough tips as a mediocre bartender to buy name brand ramen noodles. But I can be as flamboyant and fun as I want—as long as I keep my hands clean. When a mysterious stranger strolls into my bar with tales of a magical dagger so rare it's guaranteed to start a bidding war, that old itch is back. One last heist—for old times sake. At least, that's what I tell myself.

In 1992, at the dawn of the age of technology, disgraced ex-game show host Manny di Martini schemes for a comeback with a deep-sea television special in the South Pacific. He quickly finds himself in over his head, attracting the attention of a cosmic being who will lead Manny to a television broadcast event much bigger than the entire planet bargained for: evidence of a slumbering alien in a ruined city at the bottom of the ocean. One look at the monster on TV, and humans collectively freak out.

Los Futbolísimos se enfrentan al misterio más grande que han conocido hasta la fecha: ¿Es posible ganar un partido de fútbol sin meter ni un solo gol? ¿Y dos? ¿Y un torneo? En ocasiones, meterse un gol en propia puerta esconde mucho más de lo que parece a primera vista.

Emily Malhore, hija de los perfumistas más famosos del reino de Mishnock, llevaba una vida tranquila entre las flores de su jardín, sus amigas y sus tutorías, por eso jamás imaginó que el príncipe Stefan se fijaría en ella, convirtiéndola en el centro de atención de su pueblo y del enemigo.

Anne Shirley has left Redmond College behind to begin a new job and a new chapter of her life away from Green Gables. Now she faces a new challenge: the Pringles. They're known as the royal family of Summerside--and they quickly let Anne know she is not the person they had wanted as principal of Summerside High School. But as she settles into the cozy tower room at Windy Poplars, Anne finds she has great allies in the widows Aunt Kate and Aunt Chatty and in their irrepressible housekeeper, Rebecca Dew.

Maya’s Notebook is a startling novel of suspense from New York Times bestselling author Isabel Allende. This contemporary coming-of-age story centers upon Maya Vidal, a remarkable teenager abandoned by her parents. Maya grew up in a rambling old house in Berkeley with her grandmother Nini...

Existen situaciones a las que nos enfrentamos día a día, situaciones que nos atemorizan y a las cuales no siempre sabemos cómo enfrentar. Por tanto, el miedo es una constante que permanece a nuestro lado, nos acompaña y que tratamos de apartar de nuestras vidas para salir adelante. Durante mucho tiempo he venido explorando los círculos que conducen a tal emoción, para así poder entregarles un libro que los ayude a comprender sus aristas y a poder transitar por mejores caminos y tomar decisiones asertivas.

Viena, 1938. Samuel Adler es un niño judío de seis años cuyo padre desaparece durante la Noche de los Cristales Rotos, en la que su familia lo pierde todo. Su madre, desesperada, le consigue una plaza en un tren que le llevará desde la Austria nazi hasta Inglaterra. Samuel emprende una nueva etapa con su fiel violín y con el peso de la soledad y la incertidumbre, que lo acompañarán siempre en su dilatada vida.

Adaptación de Gracia Querejeta del clásico de la literatura "Rebelión en la granja" del escritor británico George Orwell. Esta novela satírica, publicada originariamente en 1945, es una representación alegórica de la Revolución Rusa de 1917 y la posterior Unión Soviética. En la historia, los animales de la granja derrocan a sus opresores humanos para establecer una sociedad de igualdad y justicia.

Things are falling apart in the Richardson household. Angry arguments between Celine and her husband, Keith, have become routine. She resents that he's working long hours and staying out all night, and he accuses her of not giving him the attention he deserves. Their marriage is at a cross-roads...

In the world's most celebrated and lyrical love story, the sublime devotion of two young lovers transcends their earthly fate. The noble Veronese houses of Montague and Capulet are locked in a bitter feud. When Romeo (a Montague) and Juliet (a Capulet) fall in love, they are swept up in a series of violent events and cruel twists of fortune. Despite the passion and innocence of their love, they fall victim to the enmity between their families, and their story ends in tragedy.

Incapaz de recomponer sus propios pedazos y con el fin de despegarse de su ayer, la profesora Blanca Perea acepta a la desesperada lo que anticipa como un tedioso proyecto académico en una insignificante universidad californiana. El campus que la acoge resulta, sin embargo, mucho más seductor de lo previsto. La catalogación del legado de su viejo compatriota Andrés Fontana dista enormemente de ser tan insustancial como prometía. Y cuando el carismático Daniel Carter entra en su vida, todo adquiere una nueva dimensión.