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The coauthors of the New York Times–bestselling Difficult Conversations take on the toughest topic of all: how we see ourselves Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen have spent the past fifteen years working with corporations, nonprofits, governments, and families to determine what helps us learn and...

Eloy Moreno es uno de los escritores más leídos y queridos y, al igual que sus libros anteriores, Diferente reivindica y lucha por valores importantes en nuestra sociedad, siempre a través de una trama llena de enigmas y sorpresas.

La publicación de La historia del amor, segunda novela de Nicole Krauss, supuso la confirmación del extraordinario talento de esta joven escritora norteamericana, suscitando el elogio entusiasta de críticos y escritores, entre ellos el Premio Nobel de Literatura, J.M. Coetzee.

When Martin Trent rings home to announce his return from an assignment as a tour guide in Venice, Susan is filled with fear, a fear based on what has happened before, and her dread of further violence. Why does Susan put up with Martin's treatment? Though neighbours suspect what is going on, Susan covers her bruises with make-up and pretends that nothing is wrong and, despite everything, she loves Martin. But what is the truth about the relationship between Susan and Martin?

Even as a reporter, Sheila Hamilton missed the signs as her husband David's mental illness unfolded before her. By the time she had pieced together the puzzle, it was too late.

Valeria está con Bruno pero, ¿por qué no deja de pensar en Víctor? Valeria ha elegido no sufrir y Víctor ser sincero, ¿podrán ser amigos? Valeria titubea, calla, respira, siente... Valeria no sabe que su vida dará un giro en su próximo cumpleaños... Y desconoce que Lola, Nerea y Carmen buscan su propio final de cuento, ¿o no?

Valeria está inmersa en una vorágine emocional. Valeriaacaba de publicar su novela y tiene miedo a las críticas. Valeria se está divorciando de Adrián y no es fácil. Valeria no sabe si quiere tener una relación con Víctor. Y mientras Valeria teme, llora, disfruta, sueña... ... Lola no sabe qué hacer con Sergio. Se siente sola. ... Carmen se ha despedido y lucha por comprender a Borja, su novio y antiguo compañero de trabajo. ... y Nerea se levanta cada mañana con náuseas.

Who is Denys Woodville? England, 1471. Adopted as an infant, Denys lives with her mother, Elizabeth: queen and married to Edward IV. Denys makes numerous attempts to uncover her true lineage, but each effort comes to an abrupt and tragic end. Queen Elizabeth metes out Denys's ultimate degradation, when she marries her off to the ambitious Valentine Starbury.

We moved from Minnesota to a beautiful house in the English countryside. A year away was meant to be the perfect fresh start. As soon as we arrive, I get a bad vibe. Despite the charming period features, the house is dark and cold. When the taxi driver pulls away, he warns us: 'whatever you do, don't believe the rumours.' Our first morning there, Rob brings me croissants in bed and I think maybe this will work, maybe we can be happy here. Then it begins. Strange noises coming from the woods. In the garden, I feel like I'm being watched. Then I see him. The little boy.

In honour of H.R.F Keating's 80th Birthday, his fellow Detection Club Members and the leading lights in crime fiction serve up a new selection of tantalising conundrums. Edited by Peter Lovesey. Foreword by Dick Francis. Stories include: Lionel Davidson's Tuesday's Child; Len Deighton's Sherlock Holmes and the Titanic Swindle; Reginal Hill's Uncle Harry; P.D. James' Hearing Ghote; H.R.F Keating's Arkady Nikolaivich and many others.

For Mia Chen, menstruation has always been an inconvenience—until she downloads MonsterFling on a frustrated Friday night. When a vampire named Elise matches with her and specifically asks about her period, Mia discovers her monthly "curse" might actually be a blessing in disguise. What begins as curiosity turns into the most intense night of Mia's life when she meets the elegant, centuries-old vampire who sees her menstruation not as something disgusting, but as something precious and desirable.

Embracing self-love is one critical step in a woman's journey to reaching her full potential. The Self-Love for Women book encourages women to focus on their own emotional health and make positive changes through self-compassion. By gaining a deeper understanding of themselves, women can build the confidence they need to face whatever comes their way.

She was the one who gave birth to her, became her first friend, and encouraged her to try school that scary kindergarten year, which led her to a lifelong love of education. Yet, where author Dr. Sheila Williams learned most from her mother was during her mother's battle with clinical depression and later diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Her autobiography, entitled My Mother's Keeper, chronicles Sheila's sometimes dysfunctional but endearing friendship with her mother, which endured a parental role reversal amidst her mother's mental health issues.

The village of Papplewick has a new head family keen to exchange goodwill with the outlaws. Much is less than thrilled when Robin decides he should be the one to meet with the head villager’s eldest child each month, to swap tax money for food and information. The last thing Much wants is to trudge across Sherwood in all weathers to talk to a girl.

Porque a veces la verdad (no) es solo aquello que queremos creer. Elsa Benavides es una escritora de éxito con una crisis creativa y una obsesión: matar al personaje que la catapultó al éxito. Pero la solución a sus problemas no pasa por electrocutar a Valentina con un móvil en la bañera. Es la punta del iceberg de una herida más profunda.

Young, Gifted, and Black gives voice to the real stories of Black millennials and younger adults. If life was a race, it's assumed that every runner has a fair shot at winning. However, it's not always the case for young, gifted, and Black folks. Sheila Wise Rowe goes beyond the common narrative that focuses solely on their success or struggle. Her stories of celebration and lament point toward hope, joy, and healing. Drawing from her years of experience in counseling trauma and abuse survivors, she provides stories and tools for Black listeners of all ages and their allies. 

A powerful and heart-breaking portrait of the bond between two sisters, in life and beyond death. Once We Were Sisters is the story of Maxine and Sheila Kohler. Maxine is just shy of her 40th birthday when her husband, a brilliant and respected surgeon, drives their car off the road and kills her. Devastated, Sheila returns to South Africa, determined to find answers to her sister's sudden death at the hands of her husband.

Detective Superintendent Harriet Martens took great pride in her twin sons deciding to follow her into the police by moving to London and joining the Met. Imagine her horror when, as she sits with her husband over evening drinks, the phone rings and she learns that Graham has been killed by a terrorist bomb and Malcolm is in hospital, gravely injured. Her world falls apart around her.

Theirs was an unlikely life together. Sheila gave birth to Josephine on 11th May 1993 and for twenty-three years they co-existed in a loving mother-daughter relationship, but one with a difference. Josephine suffered catastrophic brain injury at birth, never spoke to Sheila, rarely smiled and was barely able to see the faces of the people who loved her.

Nearly all adults will become parents at some point in their lives—around 89.6 per cent of the adult population worldwide. While most of us aspire to be excellent parents, the endless challenges of parenthood can leave us feeling baffled and frustrated. Such difficulties can be seen in all developmental phases, as both parents of toddlers and teenagers can attest. Several variables work together to help children build resilience. These elements operate as a safety net for the youngsters, allowing them to grow confident.