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Ally Hughes Has Sex Sometimes: A Novel
by Jules MoulinWhen a buttoned-up professor and her unbuttoned daughter fall for the same irresistible man, a delightful, subversive comedy begins. . . . Life isn't easy for single mother Ally Hughes. Teaching at Brown, her class load is huge and her boss is a menace. At home, she contends with a critical mother, a falling-down house, and a daughter who never misses a beat. Between taking care of the people she loves, teaching full time, and making ends meet, Ally doesn't have time for a man. She doesn't date. She's not into flings. But then she meets Jake, an eager student, young in years but old in soul, who challenges his favorite professor to open up her life, and her heart, to love. It doesn't work. In fact, his urging backfires.Ten years later, Ally's still single. Jake reappears and surprises her in a brand-new role: He's dating Ally's now-grown daughter. In this hilarious, heartrending tale, Ally is finally forced to concede (not only to herself) that an independent, "liberated" woman can still make room in her life for love.
Ally the Dolphin Fairy: The Ocean Fairies Book 1 (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Rachel and Kirsty are visiting Kirsty's grandmother when they are whisked away to Fairyland for the yearly Ocean Gala. Here, Shannon the Ocean Fairy plays her Magical Golden Conch Shell to ensure that the seas and oceans remain peaceful and ordered for the year ahead. Everything is going well - until Jack Frost snatches the conch shell and breaks it into seven pieces. Rachel and Kirsty, along with the Ocean Fairies, must get the pieces back before chaos takes over the oceans!'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comRead all seven fairy adventures in the Ocean Fairies set! Ally the Dolphin Fairy; Amelie the Seal Fairy; Pia the Penguin Fairy; Tess the Sea Turtle Fairy; Stephanie the Starfish Fairy; Whitney the Whale Fairy and Courtney the Clownfish Fairy.If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Ally's Busy Day: The Story of a Service Dog
by Maureen PranghoferAlly's Busy Day is the story about a typical day of a service dog named Ally. She helps her owner, who is blind and a quadriplegic, throughout her day. From odd jobs around the house and into the community, Ally serves with pride. When Ally works she wears a special vest so people know she is on the job.
Ally: A Dark Fantasy Novel (On the Bones of Gods #3)
by K. EasonThe Illhari Republic teeters on the edge of war…Rival godsworn battle in Illharek’s streets. In the fields and forests, a dragon-led army plots its attack. With powerful allies in the Senate and the Academy trying to maintain order, Snow and Veiko make plans to confront the god’s avatar. But as the army--and the dragon--bear down on Illharek, a godsworn assassin shatters the city’s fragile peace. As their alliances start to crack, Snow and Veiko find themselves fighting a war on two fronts.Because this isn’t a battle for Illharek’s streets, it’s a battle for Illharek’s soul.Praise for K. Eason's Books"This story delights from cover to cover. The political intrigue never fails to surprise, each character is layered and compelling, and there’s a perfect balance between science-fiction action and fairy-tale fantasy. Do not, under any circumstances, miss out on this." —Kirkus (starred review) on How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse"Eason adds a feminist modern twist to fairy tale and sf tropes while presenting an intergalactic adventure that enthralls in its own right, striking that ideal balance between original and familiar.... A delightful start to what promises to be a smart, unique series." —Booklist (starred review) on How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse"Exquisitely written with complex characters, sardonic wit, and immersive worldbuilding. Highly recommended." —Library Journal (starred review) on How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse“Readers seeking a genre-blending tale will enjoy Eason’s no-nonsense tone as she sets the plot of a thriller within her established world of science fiction and fantasy.” —Booklist on Nightwatch on the Hinterlands“Eason has a real talent for building engrossing and intricate worlds that feel both whimsical and real at the same time.” —The Quill to Live on Nightwatch on the Hinterlands“Splendid stuff!” —Jason M. Hough, New York Times bestselling author on Nightwatch on the Hinterlands“[This] is a perfect blending of sci-fi and fantasy with a pair of the most unlikely and enjoyable detectives you’ll ever meet.” —Stephen Blackmoore, author of the Eric Carter series on Nightwatch on the Hinterlands
Allà on neix el dia
by Sarah LarkLa història d'una jove moriori i d'una noia alemanya i de com totes dues aconseguiran protegir el que més estimen i assolir la llibertat a la Nova Zelanda del segle XIX. Un poble oblidat. Dues dones. Un mateix destí. Només elles podran triar quin camí segueixen. Illes Chatham, 1835. La jove moriori Kimi ha estat testimoni directe de la invasió de les seves terres per part dels maoris. Amb dolor, ha entès que les lleis dels seus déus no la poden protegir ni dels maoris ni de l'home blanc. Tampoc aquell de qui espera un fill la podrà salvar. Al mateix temps, una jove alemanya, la Ruth, ha decidit viatjar fins als confins del món perseguint el somni de l'home que estima. Però realment val la pena anar rere algú que se n'allunya i que posa per davant la lluita pròpia? Totes dues dones hauran d'agafar les regnes del destí i bregar pel futur i per la felicitat.
Allí donde nace el día
by Sarah LarkSolo contaban con ellas mismas para elegir su destino. Sarah Lark regresa al escenario del bestseller En el país de la nube blanca. Islas Chatham, 1835. La joven moriori Kimi ha sido testigo directo de la invasión maorí de sus tierras. Dolorosamente, ha comprendido que las leyes de sus dioses no la pueden proteger ni de los maoríes, ni del hombre blanco. Tampoco el hombre cuyo hijo está esperando, podrá salvarla. Al mismo tiempo, una joven alemana, Ruth, ha decidido viajar al fin del mundo detrás del sueño del hombre al que ama. Pero, ¿realmente merece la pena seguir los pasos de un hombre cuya lucha la mantiene siempre alejada de él? Ambas mujeres deberán tomar las riendas de su destino y luchar por su futuro y su felicidad. La crítica ha dicho:«Aventuras exóticas, amor e historia: Sarah Lark tiene la fórmula mágica del éxito.»El Periódico
Allí donde se construyen los sueños
by Eric MarchalLa pluma experta y magistral de Éric Marchal rinde tributo a la explosión científica, cultural y artística de finales del s. XIX con una ambiciosa saga familiar marcada por el amor, el idealismo y la amistad. <P><P>Andalucía, junio de 1863. Clément Delhorme, un apasionado astrónomo, y su esposa Alicia viven en Granada, donde ella trabaja en la restauración de la Alhambra junto al arquitecto Rafael Contreras. <P>Clément está obsesionado con hacer volar un enorme globo que permita surcar los cielos cuando llega a la ciudad un joven ingeniero, Gustave Eiffel. Pronto, los dos genios se dan cuenta que no solo les une su pasión por el progreso sino también un temperamento fuerte y una ambición sin límite. <P>Pese a su reciente paternidad de trillizos, Delhorme no cesará en sus investigaciones aeronáuticas al tiempo que asesora al joven Eiffel, que pretende construir un puente en Portugal que franquee el Duero. <P>Arropado por esta familia de artistas y científicos brillantes, y en el recogimiento de los mágicos jardines y las maravillosas fuentes de la Alhambra, se forjará el destino de Eiffel, quien, años más tarde, levantará la famosa torre parisina y la Estatua de la Libertad. <P>La vanguardia une Granada y París mediante las ambiciones de los genios Delhorme y Eiffel, dos hombres dedicados a la ciencia que rinden homenaje a todas aquellas mentes que impulsaron la modernidad y el progreso a finales del s. XIX.
Allí estarás
by Lola Fortuna Dawn BrowerCarly Gallagher no comete errores. Hasta que un día comete uno que provoca la muerte de alguien a quien quería. Buscaría consuelo en el hombre del que está enamorada… Si él fuese libre para corresponder a su amor. La vida de Phillip Morrison da un giro de ciento ochenta grados en cuanto conoce a Carly. Todo lo que creía ser cierto resulta ser lo contrario. Aún tiene muchas cosas por decidir, pero algo está muy claro: ama a Carly y tiene que encontrar la manera de que sea suya. El caos se apodera la vida de los dos y, justo cuando parece que podrán estar juntos, el destino les presenta otros planes...
All’s Fair in Love and Cupcakes
by Betsy St. AmantKat inspected rows of the same old cupcakes. They seemed to blink back at her, as if they knew she was capable of so much more. Kat Varland has had enough of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. At twenty-six years old, Kat is still living in the shadows of her family in Bayou Bend, Louisiana. Still working shifts at her Aunt Maggie’s bakery. Still wondering what to do with her passion for baking and her business degree. And still single. But when Lucas Brannen, Kat’s best friend, signs her up for a reality TV bake-off on Cupcake Combat, everything Kat ever wanted is suddenly dangled in front of her: creative license as a baker, recognition as a visionary . . . and a job at a famous bakery in New York. As the competition heats up, Lucas realizes he might have made a huge mistake. As much as he wants the best for Kat, the only thing he wants for himself—her—is suddenly in danger of slipping away. The bright lights of reality cooking wars and the chance at a successful career dazzle Kat’s senses and Lucas is faced with a difficult choice: help his friend achieve her dreams . . . or sabotage her chances to keep her in Louisiana.
All’s Well That Ends
by Gillian RobertsBarring the usual teenage pranks, all seems peaceful at Philly Prep, the private school in Philadelphia where Amanda Pepper teaches English. No doubt the money that appears to be missing from funds collected to aid victims of a catastrophic hurricane Down South will turn up. Probably the rumor that some of Amanda’s students have discovered the thrills of gambling is totally unfounded. In any case, Amanda has other things to think about. Her husband, private investigator C. K. MacKenzie, is struggling to help his Louisiana kinfolk reconstruct their post-hurricane lives. Her friend Sasha’s stepmother has just committed suicide–although, according to Sasha, Phoebe Ennis would never have killed herself, especially not while having a drink and wearing a red silk blouse and red sandals with four-inch heels. Amanda isn’t persuaded but reluctantly agrees to help investigate the woman’s demise, though the evidence for foul play is slim. True, the middle-aged compulsive collector of knickknacks wasn’t universally loved. Phoebe’s own son hated her and she bored her friends to death with hints of her “royal” lineage. And with four marriages behind her, she was already preparing to announce her renewed availability on the Net. But when another woman is found dead in Phoebe’s house, it becomes clear that something is indeed murderously amiss, and much closer to home than Amanda or anyone else could have imagined. All’s Well That Ends is the final novel in Gillian Roberts’s acclaimed Amanda Pepper series. It’s also the best, irresistibly intelligent, and richly entertaining. Amanda’s farewell adventure brings the genius of “the Dorothy Parker of mystery writers” (Nancy Pickard) into full flower, and the bloom is sweet and a wonder to behold. From the Hardcover edition.
Alma
by William BellAward-winning YA author William Bell's Alma is the captivating story of a quiet girl who builds a friendship with a reclusive stranger.Times have been tough since Alma's father died and she and her mother had to give up their farm and move into town. Luckily, Alma can always retreat into the books of her favourite author, R.R. Hawkins.When Alma's teacher notices her lovely handwriting, she recommends Alma for a job transcribing letters for "Miss Lily," a reclusive old woman who has just arrived from Boston. Eventually, their mutual love of reading creates a strong friendship. Miss Lily lends Alma some of her favourite books, introduces her to calligraphy, and encourages her passion to write stories.But who is this difficult and solitary old woman who reminds Alma of Dickens' Miss Havisham? And why is she so secretive about the part of her life she refuses to share? Could she be, as Alma begins to suspect, R.R. Hawkins herself? Alma is determined to find out.This touching story explores the relationship between a blossoming writer and her mentor, and delves into the complicated dynamics of friendship and trust.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Alma Florescida: Poemas de Amor Total
by Janaina De Oliveira Ribeiro Doobie ShemerAlma Florescida: Poemas de Amor Total, de Doobie Shemer, é uma compilação de poemas de elevação espiritual curtos, que tocará a seu coração e iluminará sua vida. É um livro pequeno, embora poderoso, muito comovente, belamente escrito, que trás conforto, alegria e inspiração para a vida. Alma Florescida é dedicado a todas as mulheres, onde quer que elas estejam. A sua luta contínua é a fonte de inspiração de Doobie e a única motivação para escrever estes poemas. Seu desejo é que compartilhando as palavras dos poemas, cada alma em sofrimento compreenda que não está sozinha e reconheça que unidas são fortes e cheias de esperança.
Alma Gemela: Serie Amor Inmortal Libro 1
by Anna SantosAlma Gemela Libro 1 de la Serie Amor Inmortal Annabel es una cazadora híbrida que busca vengarse del vampiro que mató a sus padres y puso a su hermano en coma. Al llegar a una nueva ciudad con una identidad encubierta que proteger y la misión de encontrar un vampiro de sangre pura para salvar la vida de su hermano, lo último que Annabel necesita es enamorarse del sexy y persistente hombre lobo que cree que es una humana indefensa que necesita un caballero con armadura brillante. Shane es un hombre lobo dominante que también resulta ser el sheriff local. Casi ha perdido la esperanza de encontrar a su otra mitad. Así que cuando su hermosa alma gemela aparece y los vampiros renegados intentan matarla, hace lo que cualquier lobo inteligente haría: la salva y la lleva a casa, con la esperanza de convencerla de que pertenecen juntos. Cuando las chispas vuelan entre ellos, Annabel tiene que decidir si ella le dice quién es realmente o de otra manera corre para proteger sus secretos.
Alma Mater: A Novel
by Rita Mae BrownSex makes monkeys out of all of us. If you don’t give in to it, you wind up a cold, unfeeling bastard. If you do, you spend the rest of your life picking up the pieces. . . . At the start of senior year at William & Mary, the six-foot-tall, raven-haired beauty Victoria “Vic” Savedge finds her future mapped out in detail. She will marry Charly Harrison, the son of one of Virginia’s most prominent families. Though branded by a fiery streak of independence, Vic hasn’t really considered any other options. Until she meets a woman named Chris. A transfer from Vermont, Chris is new to Southern mores and attitudes. Though instantly captivated by Vic, she is also drawn to the entire quirky but charming Savedge family. But the young women’s friendship is not your basic college-girl variety. For neither can resist their mutual attraction–an attraction that erupts into a passion that will forever change the course of both their lives.
Alma Presses Play
by Tina CaneA lyrical novel-in-verse that takes us through the journey of coming of age in New York during the 80s.Alma's life is a series of halfways: She's half-Chinese, half-Jewish; her parents spend half the time fighting, and the other half silent; and she's halfway through becoming a woman. But as long as she can listen to her Walkman, hang out with her friends on the stoops of the Village, and ride her bike around the streets of New York, it feels like everything will be all right. Then comes the year when everything changes, and her life is overtaken by constant endings: friends move away, romances bloom and wither, her parents divorce and--just like that--her life as she knew it is over. In this world of confusing beginnings, middles, and endings, is Alma ready to press play on the soundtrack of her life?
Alma Salvaje Irlandesa (Libro 3 de La Caleta Mística #3)
by Tricia O'MalleyDe la autora de bestsellers del New York Times y USA Today, Tricia O’Malley, llega una serie romántica ambientada en las costas rocosas de Irlanda. El amor nunca fue su fuerte. Aislinn está acostumbrada a vivir la vida en sus términos. Como artista con un don extrasensorial, permite que sus estados de ánimo y los del mundo natural inspiren sus pinturas para su galería ubicada en la pequeña ciudad de Grace's Cove. Manejando su negocio como le plazca, Aislinn ha esquivado los compromisos serios toda su vida. Cuando el Dr. Baird Delaney traslada su práctica de psiquiatría a la ciudad y se detiene en su tienda para recoger algunas impresiones para su oficina, el mundo de Aislinn se desbalancea. Irresistiblemente atraída por su presencia, pero convencida de que el tenso médico es una pobre pareja para su alma artística que fluye libremente, Aislinn ese siente dividida. Tanto Aislinn como Baird tendrán que suspender sus creencias a medida que caen de cabeza en un amor desordenado e impenitente que los reta a ambos a aceptarse de manera inequívoca. Alma Salvaje Irlandesa se puede leer como una novela independiente y es el libro 3 de la serie La Caleta Mistica.
Alma Speaks Up / Alma habla (Alma's Way)
by G. M. KingA heartwarming storybook based on the hit PBS Kids series Alma's Way, created by Emmy Award-winning actor Sonia Manzano - best known as Maria on Sesame Street.Alma and her friends André and Rafia can't wait to help their neighbor, Mr. Huda, make his storefront beautiful. They are going to paint a mural on the wall outside the store! But when André wants to do the mural his own way, it's up to Alma to talk to him about it. Can she find a way to express herself without hurting Andre's feelings?PBS's "Alma's Way" explores the life of six-year-old Alma, a Puerto Rican girl from the Bronx, as she navigates new challenges and solves them through creativity and fun. Kids won't want to miss this bilingual storybook that introduces Alma and her friends and family!Includes a pullout poster of Alma, her family, and all her friends from the neighborhood!
Alma and How She Got Her Name
by Juana Martinez-NealIf you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes, too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all — and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. In her author-illustrator debut, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names.
Alma and the Beast
by Esmé ShapiroAlma's beautiful, hairy world is turned upside down by the arrival of a stranger. From the utterly original imagination of the author-illustrator of Ooko comes a story about celebrating differences and making new friends. For fans of Where the Wild Things Are and Wild.Alma lives happily in her hairy world, where she can braid the trees, comb the grass, pet the roof and feed her plumpooshkie butterfly. Until one day . . . a hairless, button-nosed beast appears in the garden! At first Alma is scared but when she realizes the beast is lost and misses her hairless home, Alma offers to help her find her way back. As the two take a fantastical journey through the red-headed woods and the bearded mushroom glen to the beast's bald abode, they discover that they are much more alike than different.This quirky and charming story about friendship, empathy and perspective invites readers into a surreal, fantastical world that evokes Alice in Wonderland, Where the Wild Things Are and The Lorax.
Alma de abril: Historias De Amor Y Desamor
by Vanesa SpinelliUna preciosa antología de relatos y cuentos breves sobre el amor y el desamor, sueños y deseos, ternura y pasión. Alma de Abril es la fusión de los retazos del verano, con sus colores, su sol radiante e intenso, y las hojas ocres que se asoman melancólicas en el otoño. La brisa queda atrapada con los primeros fríos, el recuerdo del dulzor y la tarde gris se combinan en estas letras. En este río de historias, microrrelatos y poesías, el amor y el desamor se expresan desde lo más profundo del ser, desde el alma, dejando al descubierto sentimientos que arrasan, que empujan, que se develan, que quieren crecer y quedarse en el corazón de cada lector, convertido en un ramo de emociones que laten para siempre. El amor imposible, el duelo por la separación, la segunda oportunidad, el amor truncado por el destino y el amor que viene desde otra vida; convergen con la alegría, la ternura, la pasión, la tristeza, invitando a resignificar cada historia con el compás trazado en cada corazón.
Alma de gladiador (Jake Djones #Volumen 2)
by Damian DibbenJake Djones y los Guardianes de la Historia se embarcan en una nueva y alocada aventura que nos llevará al corazón del Mundo Antiguo: desde las puertas del Hades en la Grecia clásica hasta las calles de Roma en el momento de máximo apogeo de su glorioso imperio... Jake ha sido admitido en los Guardianes de la Historia, la misteriosa organización dedicada a preservar el pasado. Su misión consistirá en viajar en el tiempo para evitar que nadie cambie nada... Así que, a partir de ahora, su vida será peligrosamente entretenida. Lo que todavía ignora es que no hace falta ir hasta las puertas del Hades o la arena del Coliseo para encontrar a los peores enemigos; están mucho más cerca de lo que parece... Reseña:«Cuando empieces a leer, ya no podrás dejarlo.»The Guardian
Alma embrujada
by María AcostaDos almas unidas a las que la muerte no podrá separar. Hay fantasmas en Brogan's Hall... Al menos, eso dicen. Pero Lucía de Córdoba no cree en fantasmas y en cuanto sus ojos se posan en la pequeña plantación que le han encargado restaurar, la siente como un hogar y no como una mansión embrujada. Sin embargo, el embrujo que pesa sobre la casa es mucho más complicado de lo que nadie se imagina: el amor y la muerte se vieron las caras en ella y la tragedia salpicó con sangre sus muros. Cuando el misterio que oculta la historia sea revelado, el pasado que nunca se fue resurgirá con fuerza para cobrar su deuda. En los blogs...«Alma embrujada es una historia de almas unidas en el tiempo donde hay amor, celos, odios, envidias y mucho más. 100 % recomendable [...] Está muy bien escrito, tiene una pluma ágil, fresca y adictiva.»Blog La puerta de los libros infinitos
Alma germinal: Poemas de la cosecha
by Doobie Shemer Lorenzo Bermejo ThomasAlma germinal: Poemas de la cosecha es una compilación de poesías escritas desde el corazón. Dedicadas a cada hombre y mujer que ha estado en la búsqueda... De paz interior en tiempos de dolor. De gratificante embeleso y creencia renacida. De brotes de esperanza cuando luchamos por soluciones. Para relajar el alma durante las temporadas de caída. Para nutrir y sanar el alma herida. Para iluminar el amor místico, para despertar su propia llamada.
Alma gitana: El que las hace las paga
by Andrea Milano¿Qué puede hacer una joven para conquistar el corazón de un hombre enamorado de otra mujer? ¿Qué le está vedado? Alma gitana es la crónica deliciosa de un amor predestinado. Como solo Andrea Milano lo sabe hacer. Escrita especialmente para dos cautivadores personajes de su exitosa Embrujo gitano -el Payo y Almudena, que se robaron el corazón de las lectoras-, Alma gitana despliega una red imperceptible de pasión y erotismo en la que los enamorados quedarán atrapados por entero sin siquiera advertirlo. El progreso del ferrocarril durante los convulsionados tiempos del asesinato de Urquiza, una venganza serenamente planificada, un niño que no puede hablar, una tentación abrasadora, una herencia insospechada. Y una sentencia proverbial que se cumple inexorablemente: "El que las hace las paga".
Alma viva: La gurú del desamor
by Ava CleytonLa nueva novela de Ava Cleyton que hará las delicias de los lectores. Una historia sobre como el amor y los recuerdos pueden ablandar hasta los corazones más duros. A veces una vida entera no basta para olvidar lo que significa temblar si me miras. Alma Viva decide montar su propio bufete sin imaginar que su destino como gurú absoluta del desamor en Madrid tiene los días contados. Una mañana cualquiera se asoma al balcón de su despacho y se encuentra con Jacobo Arias, su primer novio del instituto, al que apartó de su vida por su ambición profesional. Desde entonces algo dentro de su corazón se ha removido. ¿Será capaz de volver a su caparazón de abogada fría e insensible o, por el contrario, resurgirá en ella esa Alma Viva primigenia que flotaba sobre el suelo cuando Jaco le susurraba al oído aquello de ¡¡¡Ay, Alma mía, voy a comerte entera!!!