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"El final de la década de los ochenta coincide con el último curso de los estudios universitarios de la protagonista de esta historia. El Madrid de la movida es pues el escenario donde todo sucede a partir del axioma de la libertad. Y no sólo eso, sino que además, la vida parece ser fácil y divertida, y el éxito personal está casi asegurado.No obstante, ella camina de la mano de la frustración y de la melancolía. ¿Por qué no consigue alcanzar sus metas? ¿En qué consiste el éxito? ¿Quiénes tienen acceso a él? ¿Cómo se hace para que la libertad de los demás e incluso la tuya propia no te dañen?...En 1989 hay asuntos que todavía no han recibido un nombre revelador: el acoso entre iguales, la violencia machista, el hedonismo social... En este ambiente, la autora de este relato narra una historia que es corriente y extraordinaria a la vez, y lo hace de forma descarnada, desprovista de adornos, incisiva como un alfiler dirigido a hacer saltar por los aires miles de burbujas con historias personales de quienes creímos ser libres, sin saber que la libertad es una difícil conquista personal que requiere primero desenmascarar muchos fantasmas." Reyes Arévalo Royo

Sergey Orlovsky got married at the insistence of his parents, but ever since his wife has been off on her own path far away from him. When she shows up on his doorstep with an ultimatum, he makes a proposal to settle their issues once and for all.All Galina wants is to be free to make her own decisions about her life and if she has to endure three little dates before Sergey will grant her a divorce, then so be it. Unfortunately, Sergey is the least of Galina's problems.Perhaps, committing even a little is better than nothing at all.This is a Carolina Rebels novella.

Will Stewart launches a mission to rescue the owner of the remote Renell Lodge. Arriving at the lodge, he encounters a scene of unimaginable violence. The impossible explanation grows equally impossible to ignore when the body count rises

The fourth action-packed Cody adventure. Ex-spy Cody is hired to deliver $100,000 to fund a medical mission in war-torn village in El Salvador...but she's been tricked. There is no medical mission. There isn't even a doctor. There is only a brigade of violent revolutionaries who want that money to fund their international criminal ambitions. But they don't know Cody...who launches her own, one-woman war against the rebel's Snowline, their cocaine smuggling operation to the outside world. "A furiously-paced thriller in the Modesty Blaise-mold. Very enjoyable." Daily Post (Wales) 'Vividly realised and the pace never lets up" The British Book News "A marvelously entertaining read, a ripping-good adventure." Birmingham Metro News "A stylish thriller." Sunday Mirror

The Aces Anthology presents short stories and poems from 25 writers, focusing on Northern Nevada. Some have written as many as 40 or 50 books, while others are making their debut in this volume. Bestselling and award-winning authors are featured side-by-side with newcomers. Among the entries, Ken Sutherland's debut story "SWOOP!" was selected as one of three finalists for the prestigious John Steinbeck Award. Whether traditionally or independently published, what these stories have in common is a passion for writing and a love of the singular swath of land that stretches from Lake Tahoe west to Ely and Elko: a land of majestic mountains, painted deserts, bustling cities, and ghost towns. Many have chosen to set their stories in this region, whether in the present day, the recent past, or in the colorful era of the Old West. In the pages of this anthology, you'll read stories of faerie creatures, intrepid ghost hunters, a singing cowboy, aliens, and pioneers. You'll find murder mysteries, touching stories of love and loss, creative poetry, a touch of horror, and a few unexpected twists. Many of the authors included in this work are also showcased on a website dedicated to displaying and promoting their works: ACES of Northern Nevada. ACES (the Authors' Collective e-Shop) is an online hub set up like a virtual bookstore and designed to introduce local authors to readers from across the region and beyond. As an outgrowth of the ACES initiative, this anthology shares that purpose. You can visit the ACES website at acesofnorthernnevada.com.

Lucy had lived at the orphanage since she was a little girl. And now it was time for her to leave. She was old enough to make her own way in the world. While she had hoped to stay a little longer, a position had been arranged for her at the inn. She would be leaving in the morning. Where one door closed, another opened. A door that could possibly lead her to her family or at least a distant relative. With a golden sash (her only connection to her past), the location where she was found as a young child, and a city on the other side of the mountain - Lucy begins her journey. Will she find her family? find a cozy corner and enjoy.

Tasty Jazz Jams for Our Times(TM) Volume 3 crackles with outstanding music from around the world and is full of insights from thirty-seven artists who discuss their creative process, what inspires them, how their brand marketing changed post-pandemic and what they think about AI in the industry. With personal interviews featuring jazz artists like the celestial Sonny Rollins, Betty Bryant, Eric Stern, Mary Louise Knutson, Simeon Davis and others and with an unbelievable foreword from jazz's Golden Age tenor Benny Golson, Volume 3 captures the effusive jazz spirit that carries us melodically and optimistically into the future.

Gemma is back at it. Actually, she never stopped. She never stops talking to herself, questioning her daily routines, and battling her anxiety. Yet now, she is more prepared. She is equipped with self-talk from her therapy sessions and medication for her anxiety. But is it enough? Gemma is steered towards management at work which is an unwelcome development. However, at the management conference, she gets some interesting news about a new job, creates a new coworker friend, and is able to let her anxiety go, if only for a few minutes. Is Gemma's life finally on the upswing? Well, not without a few bumps along the way. This is Gemma, after all.

Crackling with offbeat humor and set in a funky restaurant in the 1990s, a waitress and chef, both newly divorced, struggle to mend their broken hearts to find love again.

Clawed is a tuxedo black cat who loves to read the newspaper, watch Jeopardy, and write about his adventures. In The Renewal, Book 1 of the "I, Clawed" adventures, his best friend Tabbert, a Florida green anole, tries to convince Clawed that magic is real and that a town called Bling out in the garden is in danger. Clawed would rather chat with his friend Gidget about her nine lives. Believing in magical towns, a gem that grows, and a rose arbor that sings is a bit of a stretch, even to his curiously wild imagination. When a sinkhole swallows Gidget, and she becomes a Blingling, everything Clawed took for granted is tested. In the world of the supernatural, things aren't always what they seem, and miracles sometimes come from trusting extraordinary friends. All Clawed has to do is have a little faith.

Retired military armor jock Augusta "Gus" Light-nickname "Gray Lady"-and charming smuggler Mephistopheles Drake risked everything to put down a bloody rebellion on Shepard's Moon. The free people of Shepard's Moon, including her estranged son, called them heroes. The Free Worlds Alliance called them criminals and exiled Gus to the Frontier.But the battle that began on Shepard's Moon is far from over.Disgraced ambassador Jorritz Tor used his position with the Alliance to provide the rebels with the weapons that nearly killed not only Gus and Drake but also her son, the governor of Shepard's Moon. Tor fled into the Frontier instead of facing justice for his actions. Nobody but nobody threatens the Gray Lady's son and gets away with it. Not while there's breath left in her body and ammo in her guns.If there's one thing Mephistopheles Drake knows, it's the Frontier. And if there's one woman he'll do anything for, it's the Gray Lady. Even if that means putting himself and his ship at risk to help her take revenge against the one man underhanded enough and powerful enough to build his own empire in the Frontier.In an action-packed adventure filled with intergalactic intrigue, Gus and Drake go toe-to-toe against old friends-and old enemies-all while navigating the dangerous waters of mutual attraction. GRAY LADY'S REVENGE proves once again that revenge-as well as space-is a dish best served by the old. Armor jock, that is.

The new selection of short fiction by Tom Driscoll, Footnote to Doggerel, will take the reader back and forth in time and geography, from WWII to the rain forest of the Congo, the Pisgah Mountains of North Carolina to the looping dreamscapes of organ failure. Doomed lovers and resilient losers populate the stories; magic and myth, the vitality of youth and the wages of aging, rage, hallucination, heroism, charlatans and innocents come alive through Driscoll's dur à cuire storytelling.

Antonio Ruffini was born in Rome in 1907 on the 8 December, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. He was named in honour of St Anthony, the eldest of three boys and lived in a devout family with a very caring attitude to the poor. His mother died when Antonio was very young. Antonio only had a primary school education but, from an early age, he prayed with his heart rather than from books. He had his first vision of Jesus and Mary when he was 17 years old. He saved his money and went to Africa as a lay missionary. He stayed for a year visiting all the villages, entering the huts to take care of the sick and to baptise the newborns. He went back to Africa a few more times and seemed to have the gift of xenoglossy, which is the ability to speak and understand foreign languages without ever having studied them. He even knew the dialects of the various tribes. He was also a healer in Africa . He would ask the people questions about their ailments and then God would heal them with the herbal remedies that Antonio would find, boil and hand out. He didn't know what he was doing - it was all instinctive. Word soon got around to the other villages.The manifestation of the bloody stigmata in Antonio Ruffini occurred August 12, 1951 while returning from work as a representative of a company wrapping paper, along the Via Appia, from Rome to Terracina, on an old car. It was very hot and Ruffini was seized with unbearable thirst. After stopping the car, he went in search of a fountain he found shortly after. Suddenly, he saw a woman in the fountain, barefoot, covered in a black cloak, which he believed to be a local peasant also came drink. Just arrived, she said, "Drink if you are thirsty! "And added: " How did you hurt? "Ruffini, who approached her hands like a cup to drink a sip of water, saw that the water was changed into blood. Seeing this, Ruffini, without understanding what was happening, turned to the lady. She smiled at him, and immediately began talking to him about God and his love for men. He was surprised to hear his truly sublime words and in particular those referrer sacrifice of the Cross.When the vision disappeared, Ruffini, moved and delighted, walked to the car, but when he tried to start, he noticed that on the back and the palms of his hands were open appeared large bubbles of reddish blood shed as if was bleeding. A few days later, he was suddenly awakened in the night by a loud noise from wind and rain and got up to close the window. But he saw to his astonishment that the sky was full of stars and the night was quiet. He remarked m Even time at his feet a little moisture, something unusual and noticed with surprise, that on the back and on the soles of his feet had appeared wounds like those he had on his hands. From that time, Antonio Ruffini is given completely to men, charity, the sick and the spiritual assistance of humanity.

A dark cloud has settled over the Eastern Kingdom. The Shadow Knight and his henchmen sow terror among travelers, spreading chaos from the outskirts of the capital to the serene country backroads. Amidst this treacherous landscape, Hollis McNeill, a wealthy merchant, embarks on a perilous journey to transport goods to the illustrious City of Queens. Aware of the dangers lurking in the snow-covered mountains and the dreaded Forest of Souls, Hollis enlists the aid of four intrepid companions: Gustin, a former cavalry officer and a bold tactician who wields his longsword with deadly precision. Faelintari, an elven Blademaster possessing unmatched speed and agility, making her an unbeatable opponent. Erin, a quiet and enigmatic archer rivaling even the most skilled ranger with her mastery of the bow. And Draigistar, a carefree wizard with an extraordinary command of spells, wielding magical abilities far beyond his years. The menacing Shadow League stands ready to attack Hollis's entourage and claim their spoils, but little do they know they have gravely underestimated the courage and skill of this new band of protectors. Facing danger, betrayal, and relentless assaults, the group discovers Hollis is keeping a secret. They find themselves in a race against time, striving to reach the capital before the Shadow Knight can fulfill his sinister ambitions. A Perilous Road introduces a cast of inspiring characters whose unconditional friendship and loyalty forge an unbreakable bond. Together, they embody resilience and determination, beacons of hope in the face of overwhelming darkness.

Storytelling is elevated to an art form on the front porch. Laughter flows as easily as the soft shadows that fall across the yard. Children giggle as they case fireflies while the grownups sip sweet tea. This is a time of magic. One by one, the children creep up on the porch and find empty places to sit, or they climb onto some's lap and snuggle, feeling safe in the bosom of a loving family. As evening hugs the big ole elm tree, the tone of the stories becomes more subdued, and the eyelids of the children grow heavy. Pretty soon, the only noise is the creak of the porch swing and an occasional chuckle from a grownup. The cool night air and the whippoorwills sing the end of a summer day; this is the music that lulls us to complete contentment. Storytelling has been one of the most important elements in our family. We have fun laughing at others, and we love telling stories on ourselves to allow others to laugh with us. The retelling of a story only makes it better. The following stories have been collected over the last twenty-five years. I have recorded them as I remembered them. These stories are true, and some may have been s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d a little, so take them in the spirit of fun, and enjoy! Laughter is good medicine. -Juliana Hamilton Chase

Landscape artist Saundra Cathey brings her love of Halloween, with all its witches, bats, cats, and spiders, to life in this funny children's story about what witches do when the other seasons come around. Filled with hilarious acrylic paintings of witches doing all sorts of normal things, this book will make children laugh and wonder while enjoying its rhyming verse. Delightful, imaginative, and colorful children will delight in this fantasy adventure with three witches as they explore the delights of spring, summer, and winter. Even the brooms get in on the fun!Delightful, imaginative, and colorful children will delight in this fantasy adventure with three witches as they explore the delights of spring, summer, and winter. Even the brooms get in on the fun!

Poems in this book take the long view. They relate a young woman's escape to American before the Holocaust, although her family, including several sisters, remains in Europe and perishes. Other poems show the long shadow of such trauma as it visits the next generation. And there are poignant poems of a husband's decline through dementia. Between these traumas, moments of joy and adventure add their own sparkle. Harriet Shenkman casts a long and thoughtful gaze through time as she considers ancestors, her own youth and adulthood, and the lives of her children. The circle of life resonates throughout this collection.

Psychiatrist Oakley Addison is ready to enjoy a romantic relationship. She's lonely but too busy to do anything about it. Going to a conference where the focus is military personnel, first responders, and veterans. Where her heart is, and so she takes the plunge and drives to Dallas for a week. Before the first session she has to fight off a mugger and had to settle a mistaken identity problem. This week might be more trouble than it's worth, except for the fascinating, enticing man that has swept her off her feet. Putting on the brakes is harder than she ever expected. Attorney Ryker Bennett is looking for what his friends have: Love. The woman he has recently been pursuing is not The One and so the hunt continues. Presenting at a legal conference on what he has a heart and practice focused on, he finds himself saving a lovely damsel in distress before entering the hotel. His heart says this could be the one, but his logical mind questions his quick decision. They connect on many levels and things begin to heat up before the conference ends and continues at home. Just as their relationship develops, and they commit to a life together, Oakley disappears. Frantic, Ryker turns to his best friend Jac and his operatives to help him find and save Oakley before it's too late.

Is Lydia ready to move on, or is she lying to herself? For aspiring actress Lydia Dawson, the whole world is a stage. Haunted by past heartache and the death of her best friend, Lydia struggles between reliving the past and reaching for her future. At a prestigious acting workshop, Lydia meets Kolton and feels an instant connection. But is she ready for a new leading man in her life or is it safer to guard her heart?

Topsy Turvy Tivio loves being a pony and hanging with all of his friends, but when the time comes to start his training, he doesn't make the cut. Why is he so different from the other horses? He doesn't think he looks or feels different? Time and time again, his friends are chosen over him, and they get to try new things and go on new adventures. Tivio is lonely and sad. Will Tivio ever get chosen and find a new friend to share his adventures with? All children will be 'left out' by their peers or adults at some point in their lives either on purpose or by accident. Regardless, feelings get hurt, and children will experience sadness and loneliness when they are not chosen by other friends on the playground, at friends' parties, or in the lunchroom; they will also experience not being chosen by the teacher in the classroom. They will not get picked for one reason or another because kids develop skills, knowledge, and physical attributes at different times. You can use Topsy Turvy Tivio's experiences of feeling left out and not getting 'picked' to talk about being a good friend, including others in play, and recognizing each individual's differences. We are all not the same, and that is okay. Tivio's strengths make him special, and he just blossomed into his best self in his own space and time.

Rev. Allyson Sawtell (she/her) is a retired UCC clergyperson, part-time rabble-rouser, and a volunteer in a progressive United Church of Christ congregation in the unceded lands of the Ute, Arapaho, and Cheyenne (Denver, Colorado).A graduate of Andover Newton Theological School formerly in the Boston area (Massachusetts tribe), she served as co-pastor with her spouse in churches in rural and small-city Iowa, worked in various faith-based social service nonprofits in Denver, as well as in a youth and vocation program at a local seminary. She writes liturgies and poetry for her website Not Ordinary Church (allyson.revsawtell.org). She and her spouse are the proud parents of a young-adult son, who also lives in Denver."I am a person with deep passions, callings, pullings-at-my-spirit that I can't ignore. I am passionate about care for and with Creation, about racial and gender/orientation inequality and justice. And about our connectedness to each other and all things. I believe that life is hot-wired for community, for connection. And we humans have forgotten that, and we are destroying ourselves and "our common home" as a result. And because I feel so strongly about these things, I find myself called to write, to help us return to that sense of community, to help us look at ourselves and the world in a different way."

The second espionage adventure in the ground-breaking Cody series. "This tough-minded woman is a perfect heroine and David Brierley's novel is superb entertainment. This novel is packed with smashing action scenes." New York Times Ex-spy Cody reluctantly accepts an assignment from French Intelligence to rescue a rich industrialist's child who has been kidnapped by Blood Group O, a brutal terrorist group. But Cody has her own reasons for hunting them down -- to avenge the death of her lover. Along the way, she uncovers a horrifying assassination plot of massive proportions that only she can stop. "Cunningly contrived and all too believable." Yorkshire Post "A story of breathless excitement. The tension in this thriller is tremendous, the plotting intricate, the characters real and the writing always superb." Evening News "Packed with excitement...Tense, fast moving action spills over the pages in an atmosphere of stark realism." Staffordshire Sentinel "Action and atmosphere are orchestrated to perfection." Chicago Tribune "The plot is engrossing and when it moves, it moves fast." Publishers Weekly

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