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The Experience Machine: How Our Minds Predict and Shape Reality
by Andy ClarkA brilliant new theory of the mind that upends our understanding of how the brain interacts with the world&“This thoroughly readable book will convince you that the brain and the world are partners in constructing our understanding.&” —Sean Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of The Biggest Ideas in the Universe: Space, Time, and MotionFor as long as we&’ve studied human cognition, we&’ve believed that our senses give us direct access to the world. What we see is what&’s really there—or so the thinking goes. But new discoveries in neuroscience and psychology have turned this assumption on its head. What if rather than perceiving reality passively, your mind actively predicts it?Widely acclaimed philosopher and cognitive scientist Andy Clark unpacks this provocative new theory that the brain is a powerful, dynamic prediction engine, mediating our experience of both body and world. From the most mundane experiences to the most sublime, reality as we know it is the complex synthesis of sensory information and expectation. Exploring its fascinating mechanics and remarkable implications for our lives, mental health, and society, Clark nimbly illustrates how the predictive brain sculpts all human experience. Chronic pain and mental illness are shown to involve subtle malfunctions of our unconscious predictions, pointing the way towards more effective, targeted treatments. Under renewed scrutiny, the very boundary between ourselves and the outside world dissolves, showing that we are as entangled with our environments as we are with our onboard memories, thoughts, and feelings. And perception itself is revealed to be something of a controlled hallucination.Unveiling the extraordinary explanatory power of the predictive brain, The Experience Machine is a mesmerizing window onto one of the most significant developments in our understanding of the mind.
The Appeal: A Novel
by John Grisham#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In a crowded courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returns a shocking verdict against a chemical company accused of dumping toxic waste into a small town&’s water supply, causing the worst &“cancer cluster&” in history. The company appeals to the Mississippi Supreme Court, whose nine justices will one day either approve the verdict—or reverse it. The chemical company is owned by a Wall Street predator named Carl Trudeau, and Mr. Trudeau is convinced the Court is not friendly enough to his interests. With judicial elections looming, he decides to try to purchase himself a seat on the Court. The cost is a few million dollars, a drop in the bucket for a billionaire like Mr. Trudeau. Through an intricate web of conspiracy and deceit, his political operatives recruit a young, unsuspecting candidate. They finance him, manipulate him, market him, and mold him into a potential Supreme Court justice. Their Supreme Court justice.Don&’t miss John Grisham&’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!
Lacunae: New Poems
by Scott CairnsNew poetry from Scott Cairns on containing the uncontainableOften, when speaking of what he has called the poetic operation of language, Scott Cairns has characterized that event as our "glimpsing an indeterminate, inexhaustible enormity within a discrete space." This is the poet's continuing fascination with lacunae, those spaces, those openings that offer more within than appearances can register from outside the ostensible covert of their terms. Cairns is here focused upon how an image, a word, or—in the case of the Theotokos—a womb can contain the uncontainable. As Orthodox hymnography avers, she is more spacious than the heavens. So, too, the poet suggests, in its own, modest way, the poem might give birth to more, and more, and yet more than even the poet supposes.
The Heart of Jesus: Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska and Saint Pope John Paul II
by Paraclete PressThis little book of inspiration is for those devoted to the saints, and anyone seeking meaning in life. St. Maria Faustina Kowalska and St. Pope John Paul II have improved the lives of millions: Catholics, Protestants, non-believers, students, priests, parents, perhaps even you. This compendium of their teachings is to carry you wherever you go.
The Complete Imitation of Christ (Paraclete Giants)
by Thomas À Kempis John JulianPublished in over 6,000 editions before the year 1900, The Imitation of Christ has been more widely read than any other book in human history except the Bible itself. It has been called "the most influential work in Christian literature," "a landmark in the history of the human mind," and "the fifth gospel."Now, and for the first time, comes an exhaustive edition of this classic work, a work that is bound to become a classic in its own right. Fr. John-Julian introduces Kempis and his Imitation in ways that will shock many who have read the book before. For example, Protestant devotees to the book may be astounded to discover that Thomas was not only a Roman Catholic but an ardent traditionalist contemplative monk as well. And devoted Catholic readers may be amazed to discover that he was a radical moral reformer and part of a group twice formally charged with heresy. Notes and introductions to every aspect of The Imitation open the meaning of this classic to the next generation of readers.
The Complete Julian of Norwich (Paraclete Giants)
by John JulianThe most engaging and complete collection available of this beloved 14th century English mysticThe Revelations of Julian of Norwich is the first book written in English by a woman – in this case, by a 14th century recluse who recounts the poignant, subtle, and radical insights granted to her in sixteen visions of the crucified Christ as she lay on what was believed to be her deathbed. Julian's miraculous recovery from that illness then led to twenty more years of reflection and contemplation on those revelations and finally to her writing a detailed account of her mystical experience. Her work – in the same Middle English as her contemporary Geoffrey Chaucer – is dense, deeply intuitive, and theologically complex. The Complete Julian is the first book to offer a modern translation of all of Julian's writings (including her complete Revelations), a complete analysis of her work, as well as original historical, religious, and personal background material that helps the reader comprehend the depth and profundity of her life and work. "[Julian's Revelations] may well be the most important work of Christian reflection in the English language." — Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury
L'Oasis d'Émeraude
by Chloe GilholyJoyce Patrick emménage à la maison de retraite l'Oasis d'Émeraude. Elle est introduite dans le monde des fées, avec leurs scandales politiques et royaux qui se jouent dans le jardin. Cependant, malgré toute cette magie, la question qui la hante depuis si longtemps reste sans réponse : qu'est-il arrivé à son petit-fils ?
Mort sans repos: Stig Alm prend l’affaire (Neuf affaires pour Stig Alm #3)
by Gunnar Lindberg"Mort sans repos" est le troisième tome de la série mettant en scène l'inspecteur de police Stig Alm dans les années 1990. Une femme se présente au poste de police pour demander de l'aide. Sa fille de cinq ans a fait un rêve dans lequel leur nourrice grecque implore d'être enterrée dans un cimetière. La nourrice, disparue mystérieusement quatre ans auparavant, serait-elle une victime de meurtre ? Bien que Stig Alm souhaite éviter cette enquête, il se voit finalement obligé de partir à la recherche de ce qui pourrait être un esprit.
Dunkle Geschichten und verdrehte Verse: Eine Sammlung von Feuermärchen
by A L ButcherDunkle Geschichten über die Geister des Krieges, Blut aus dem Herbst des Schreckens, den Zorn der Natur, einen ungewöhnlichen Mord und einen zynischen Vampir. Verdrehte Poesie von Verlust und Chaos. Einige Themen und Sprache für Erwachsene.
From Shade to Shine: New Poems
by Jill Peláez BaumgaertnerThis collection of poems begins in the growing darkness of November, stretches through Advent and the seasons leading to Easter and to Pentecost, and ends in the budding light of the Scottish Orkney Islands, where the canonical hours measure time over centuries and where God broods over an austere and beautiful landscape. The measurement of time passing and returning, year after year, in the rhythms of the seasons and of the liturgical year, create the pace and the song. But in the biblical voices of Magdalene, Mary, Abel, and Eve, and in the grim historical and political realities of war and suffering, one also hears lament and finds the poet's clear-eyed gaze straight into life's challenges. Memory is at work here, too, in personal reminiscences and in theological reflection. As one philosopher has said, "All truth is God's truth." From Shade to Shine is published under Paraclete Press's Iron Pen imprint. In the book of Job, a suffering man pours out his anguish to his Maker. From the depths of his pain, he reveals a trust in God's goodness that is stronger than his despair, giving humanity some of the most beautiful and poetic verses of all time. Paraclete's Iron Pen imprint is inspired by this spirit of unvarnished honesty and tenacious hope.
Die Suche nach Kylee (Kellam High #2)
by Tamara Hart HeinerSie ist wunderschön. Sie ist geheimnisvoll. Und niemand weiß, was mit ihr passiert ist. Nach dem Tod seiner Mutter fühlt sich Price Hudson hilflos. Als sein Vater beschließt, mit der Familie aufs Land zu ziehen, kann Price es kaum erwarten, an einem neuen Ort neu anzufangen, wo ihn niemand kennt und niemand etwas von ihm erwartet. Auch wenn das Kühe, unbefestigte Straßen und verrückte Nachbarn bedeutet. Als er vom Verschwinden des Mädchens von nebenan erfährt, wird er selbst in das Geheimnis hineingezogen. Es verfolgt ihn. Aber die Wahrheit herauszufinden, könnte Price mehr kosten, als er zu zahlen bereit ist. Das Mädchen von nebenan ist definitiv nicht das, was er sich vorgestellt hat. Reaching Kylee ist ein weiterer Roman aus der Kellam High-Reihe. Wenn Sie romantische Spannungsromane mit paranormalem Einschlag lieben oder ein Fan der Romane von Lauren Oliver sind, dann werden Sie die Kellam High-Reihe von Tamara Hart Heiner lieben. Wenn Sie einmal angefangen haben, diesen fesselnden Krimi zu lesen, werden Sie ihn nicht mehr aus der Hand legen. Jetzt herunterladen.
E-Squared: Nine Do-It-Yourself Energy Experiments That Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality
by Pam GroutFor the 10th anniversary of the #1 New York Times bestseller, a new release complete with a brand-new Manifesting Scavenger Hunt.E-Squared could best be described as a lab manual with simple experiments to prove once and for all that reality is malleable, that consciousness trumps matter, and that you shape your life with your mind. Rather than take it on faith, you are invited to conduct nine 48-hour experiments to prove there really is a positive, loving, totally hip force in the universe. Yes, you read that right. It says prove.The experiments, each of which can be conducted with absolutely no money and very little time expenditure, demonstrate that spiritual principles are as dependable as gravity, as consistent as Newton&’s laws of motion. For years, you&’ve been hoping and praying that spiritual principles are true. E-Squared lets you know it for sure.NEW in this edition: A note from Pam Grout on the 10th anniversary of E-Squared, plus a brand-new Manifesting Scavenger Hunt with even more opportunities to prove your manifesting mojo."I absolutely love this book. Pam has combined a writing style as funny as Ellen DeGeneres with a wisdom as deep and profound as Deepak Chopra's to deliver a powerful message and a set of experiments that will prove to you beyond a doubt that our thoughts really do create our reality." — Jack Canfield, co-creator of the New York Times best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul® series
Skipping Christmas: A Novel
by John Grisham#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A classic tale for modern times from a beloved storyteller, John Grisham offers a hilarious look at the chaos and frenzy that have become part of our holiday tradition.Imagine a year without Christmas. No crowded malls, no corny office parties, no fruitcakes, no unwanted presents. That&’s just what Luther and Nora Krank have in mind when they decide that, just this once, they&’ll skip the holiday altogether. Theirs will be the only house on Hemlock Street without a rooftop Frosty, they won&’t be hosting their annual Christmas Eve bash, they aren&’t even going to have a tree. They won&’t need one, because come December 25 they&’re setting sail on a Caribbean cruise. But as this weary couple is about to discover, skipping Christmas brings enormous consequences—and isn&’t half as easy as they&’d imagined.Don&’t miss John Grisham&’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!
Millionaire Success Habits: The Gateway to Wealth & Prosperity
by Dean GraziosiLegendary business coach and entrepreneur Dean Graziosi takes you from where you are in life to where you want to be, using simple tools to reshape daily routines and open new doors to prosperity--whether you're a fellow entrepreneur, an employee or executive, or a new grad in your first job. Millionaire Success Habits is a book designed with one purpose in mind: to take you from where you are in life to where you want to be in life by incorporating easy-to-implement "Success Habits" into your daily routine.Legendary business coach Dean Graziosi has broken down the walls of complexity around success and created simple success recipes that you can quickly put to use in your life to reach the level of wealth and abundance you desire.This book is not about adding more time to your day. It is about replacing those things that are not serving your future with success habits designed specifically to assist you on your journey to a better you. In these pages, you&’ll:· Drill down deep to identify your &“why&”—the true purpose that drives you and the real reason you want to prosper· Expose and overcome the &“villain within&” that&’s holding you back· Unlock the single biggest secret to being productive (it&’s probably not what you think)· Believe in your own massive potential—so you can make it a reality· Use Dean&’s 30-day Better Life Challenge to catapult you into your new lifeNow updated with brand-new chapters on productivity and mastering the art of achievement, Millionaire Success Habits gives you the tools you need to radically reshape your daily routine and open new doors to prosperity.
Gods of the Upper Air: How a Circle of Renegade Anthropologists Reinvented Race, Sex, and Gender in the Twentieth Century
by Charles KingNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER2020 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award WinnerFinalist for the National Book Critics Circle AwardFrom an award-winning historian comes a dazzling history of the birth of cultural anthropology and the adventurous scientists who pioneered it—a sweeping chronicle of discovery and the fascinating origin story of our multicultural world.A century ago, everyone knew that people were fated by their race, sex, and nationality to be more or less intelligent, nurturing, or warlike. But Columbia University professor Franz Boas looked at the data and decided everyone was wrong. Racial categories, he insisted, were biological fictions. Cultures did not come in neat packages labeled "primitive" or "advanced." What counted as a family, a good meal, or even common sense was a product of history and circumstance, not of nature. In Gods of the Upper Air, a masterful narrative history of radical ideas and passionate lives, Charles King shows how these intuitions led to a fundamental reimagining of human diversity. Boas's students were some of the century's most colorful figures and unsung visionaries: Margaret Mead, the outspoken field researcher whose Coming of Age in Samoa is among the most widely read works of social science of all time; Ruth Benedict, the great love of Mead's life, whose research shaped post-Second World War Japan; Ella Deloria, the Dakota Sioux activist who preserved the traditions of Native Americans on the Great Plains; and Zora Neale Hurston, whose studies under Boas fed directly into her now classic novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God. Together, they mapped civilizations from the American South to the South Pacific and from Caribbean islands to Manhattan's city streets, and unearthed an essential fact buried by centuries of prejudice: that humanity is an undivided whole. Their revolutionary findings would go on to inspire the fluid conceptions of identity we know today. Rich in drama, conflict, friendship, and love, Gods of the Upper Air is a brilliant and groundbreaking history of American progress and the opening of the modern mind.
Mr. Texas: A novel
by Lawrence WrightAN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • From the Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author, a hilarious, sharply drawn send-up of local politics • A novel about a dark-horse candidate who risks his personal happiness for a career in the Texas House of Representatives • "Required reading in these politically turbulent times.&”—Susan Orlean, author of On Animals&“A rollicking satire . . ."— Paul Begala, The New York Times Book Review Sonny Lamb is an affable, if floundering, rancher with the unfortunate habit of becoming a punchline in his Texas hometown. Most recently, to everyone&’s headshaking amusement, he bought his own bull at an auction. But when a fire breaks out at a neighbor&’s farm, Sonny makes headlines in another way: not waiting for help, he bolts to the farm where his heroic actions make the evening news.Almost immediately, and seemingly out of nowhere, a handsomely dressed lobbyist from Austin arrives at his ranch door and asks if he&’d like to run for his West Texas district&’s seat in the state legislature. Though Sonny has zero experience and doesn&’t consider himself political at all, the fate of his ranch—and perhaps his marriage to the lovely &“cowgirl&” Lola—hangs in the balance. With seemingly no other choice, Sonny decides to throw his hat in the ring .As he navigates life in politics—from running a campaign to negotiating in the capitol—Sonny must learn the ropes, weighing his own ethics and environmental concerns against the pressures of veteran politicians, savvy lobbyists, and his own party. In tracing Sonny&’s attempt to balance his marriage and morality with an increasingly volatile professional life, Lawrence Wright has crafted an irresistibly funny and clever roller-coaster ride about one man&’s pursuit of goodness in the Lonestar State.
The Dictionary People: The Unsung Heroes Who Created the Oxford English Dictionary
by Sarah OgilvieA WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION FINALIST • The New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice • A history and celebration of the many far-flung volunteers who helped define the English language, word by word.&“Enthralling and exuberant, Sarah Ogilvie tells the surprising story of the making of the OED. Philologists, fantasists, crackpots, criminals, career spinsters, suffragists, and Australians: here is a wonder book for word lovers.&” —Jeanette Winterson, author of Oranges Are Not the Only FruitThe Oxford English Dictionary is one of mankind&’s greatest achievements, and yet, curiously, its creators are almost never considered. Who were the people behind this unprecedented book? As Sarah Ogilvie reveals, they include three murderers, a collector of pornography, the daughter of Karl Marx, a president of Yale, a radical suffragette, a vicar who was later found dead in the cupboard of his chapel, an inventor of the first American subway, a female anti-slavery activist in Philadelphia . . . and thousands of others. Of deep transgenerational and broad appeal, a thrilling literary detective story that, for the first time, unravels the mystery of the endlessly fascinating contributors the world over who, for over seventy years, helped to codify the way we read and write and speak. It was the greatest crowdsourcing endeavor in human history, the Wikipedia of its time. The Dictionary People is a celebration of words, language, and people, whose eccentricities and obsessions, triumphs, and failures enriched the English language.
Sonic Life: A Memoir
by Thurston MooreFrom the founding member of Sonic Youth, a passionate memoir tracing the author's life and art—from his teen years as a music obsessive in small-town Connecticut, to the formation of his legendary rock group, to thirty years of creation, experimentation, and wonder"Downtown scientists rejoice! For Thurston Moore has unearthed the missing links, the sacred texts, the forgotten stories, and the secret maps of the lost golden age. This is history—scuffed, slightly bent, plenty noisy, and indispensable." —Colson Whitehead, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Underground Railroad and Harlem Shuffle Thurston Moore moved to Manhattan&’s East Village in 1978 with a yearning for music. He wanted to be immersed in downtown New York&’s sights and sounds—the feral energy of its nightclubs, the angular roar of its bands, the magnetic personalities within its orbit. But more than anything, he wanted to make music—to create indelible sounds that would move, provoke, and inspire.His dream came to life in 1981 with the formation of Sonic Youth, a band Moore cofounded with Kim Gordon and Lee Ranaldo. Sonic Youth became a fixture in New York&’s burgeoning No Wave scene—an avant-garde collision of art and sound, poetry and punk. The band would evolve from critical darlings to commercial heavyweights, headlining festivals around the globe while helping introduce listeners to such artists as Nirvana, Hole, and Pavement, and playing alongside such icons as Neil Young and Iggy Pop. Through it all, Moore maintained an unwavering love of music: the new, the unheralded, the challenging, the irresistible.In the spirit of Just Kids, Sonic Life offers a window into the trajectory of a celebrated artist and a tribute to an era of explosive creativity. It presents a firsthand account of New York in a defining cultural moment, a history of alternative rock as it was birthed and came to dominate airwaves, and a love letter to music, whatever the form. This is a story for anyone who has ever felt touched by sound—who knows the way the right song at the right moment can change the course of a life.
Ireland's Saint: The Essential Biography of St. Patrick
by J. B. Bury Jon M. SweeneyExplore Patrick's place in history, the spread of Christianity beyond the Roman Empire, how Patrick first came to Ireland, the influence of the earlier Palladius on Patrick's work, political and social conditions at that time, and the spiritual battles with the Druids. This 21st century edition includes notes from other notable biographers, mystics, historians, and storytellers of Ireland and is an ideal place to begin any exploration of this much loved but little-known saint.[This book was previously published in hardcover and trade paperback and is now available in this smaller format, with a new cover design, for the first time.]
L'Étudiante
by Elaina J. DavidsonLe premier confinement est terminé et les cours vont reprendre, mais tout a changé. Leanne estime que ses études ne sont plus adaptées à un monde transformé, et elle choisit d'agir pour aider les autres. Son ami Alex possède un avion et accepte avec enthousiasme sa proposition de faire du bénévolat au Maroc ; il se chargera de les y emmener. Bientôt, le ciel au-dessus et les dunes du Sahara en dessous raconteront leur histoire.
Mundo a través
by Jae AkahoneDimitri, Axel, Solwen, Alexandre y Milian. Cinco seres procedentes de diferentes lugares que no estaban destinados a encontrarse. No obstante, su vida cambia de la noche a la mañana a causa de una sensación y un olor que les hacen perder la cabeza. De repente, se encuentran en un lugar desconocido, enfrentados a sus dudas, su pasado y su futuro porque, al parecer, son únicos, poderosos y, sobre todo, útiles para el futuro del mundo. Pero, ¿es todo real o es un sueño que les llevará a las fronteras de lo posible?
Solo una piccola bugia (Flatiron 5 Fitness - Italiano #1)
by Deborah CookeAppena laureati, cinque amici con un sogno in comune hanno unito le loro forze per costruire un futuro di successo. Dieci anni dopo, il loro esclusivo centro fitness, il Flatiron Five Fitness, è la destinazione più in voga di Manhattan. La gente accorre al F5F per tenersi in forma, per cercare fortuna e persino l’amore. I soci fondatori sono rimasti immuni alla magia romantica del F5F, almeno finora... Tyler McKay ha un piano... E il piano non prevede una relazione seria a breve. Tra il lavoro e il ruolo di socio del Flatiron Five Fitness, è impegnato a investire nel futuro. Ma Ty sa che presentarsi da solo al matrimonio di sua sorella incoraggerà le donne della famiglia a intervenire in cerca di una ragazza per lui: per evitarlo ha bisogno di una finta compagna, e in fretta. Quando l’unica donna che lo odia entra al F5F, Ty è certo di aver trovato la candidata perfetta, ma Shannyn non gioca secondo le regole di nessuno e ciò non fa altro che lasciare Ty a desiderare di più... Shannyn Hawke ha chiuso con l’amore e le storie romantiche... Aveva programmato la sua vita intera, ma è andato tutto storto. Ora sta ricominciando da capo, prendendosi cura di se stessa, vivendo nel presente e seguendo ogni capriccio. Se la sua cotta dei tempi dell’università vuole una finta compagna per un giorno in cambio di un po’ di soddisfazione carnale, Shannyn ci sta. Un’unica sera dimostra che lui è tutto ciò che lei crede che un uomo debba essere, e in più Ty la prende come una sfida a farle cambiare idea su di lui. Shannyn non vuole mai più ritrovarsi con il cuore spezzato, ma si sta innamorando pazzamente e velocemente. È tutta una sceneggiata? Quand’è che una bugia può diventare realtà? Tyler riuscirà a convincere Shannyn a credere di nuovo nell’amore?
La marquesa enmascarada (La guía esencial del arte de seducción para señoritas #2)
by Claire DelacroixNo es la mujer con la que él se casó... Philomena Wright, marquesa de Arlingview, es universalmente admirada por su intelecto, buen sentido y sus esfuerzos caritativos a favor de las viudas y los huérfanos. Una mujer con todas esas virtudes también guarda un oscuro secreto: es, en realidad, la hermana gemela de Philomea, Penelope. Temiendo la soltería, asiste a un baile de máscaras con la esperanza de encontrar un pretendiente antes de admitir la verdad... sólo para encontrarse con un caballero que la conmueve como ningún otro... Garrett Wright echa de menos tener un propósito, y el peligro, de su trabajo como espía durante la guerra y está aburrido de su disfraz de imprudente libertino. Cuando acepta ayudar a descubrir al ladrón de joyas que se está aprovechando de la sociedad londinense, se ve seducido por una belleza que despierta algo dentro de él, y se muestra decidido a desvelar la verdad, cueste lo que cueste. Cuando encuentra unas gemas robadas en su poder, Garrett teme que su dama tenga un secreto más peligroso que su propia identidad. Obligado a elegir entre el honor y el inesperado amor, ¿cómo cumplirá con su deber y se asegurará, a la vez, de un futuro feliz con la mujer que ha capturado su corazón?
Lo Scandaloso Bacio di un Mascalzone (Uniti da un Bacio #5)
by Amanda MarielBradford Seymour, il libertino Lord Greenwich, è famoso per il suo atteggiamento spavaldo e il cuore apparentemente racchiuso nel ghiaccio. Skye Campbell, la vedova Lady Hampton, è invece una bellezza vivace con un debole per le avventure. Due anime apparentemente opposte, destinate a scontrarsi in un modo del tutto inaspettato. Mentre la neve avvolge la campagna inglese in un pittoresco villaggio, un colpo di fortuna intrappola Bradford e Skye insieme nella calda e accogliente locanda Rosewood, proprio durante il periodo più magico dell’anno: il Natale. Costretti a una vicinanza forzata, le loro differenze diventano subito evidenti, e le scintille che volano non sono solo quelle del fuoco scoppiettante nel camino. Tra il calore delle celebrazioni natalizie e la magia di un bianco Natale, Skye e Bradford scopriranno che, sotto la facciata di ghiaccio, si nasconde un cuore che anela l’amore, e dietro il temperamento ardente c’è il desiderio di essere compresi. Potrà lo spirito del Natale compiere il suo miracolo, sciogliendo i loro cuori e unendo due anime che sembrano tanto diverse quanto il giorno e la notte? Lasciatevi trasportare in un mondo invernale di amore, risate e romanticismo inaspettato in questa storia natalizia ambientata nell’epoca Regency, dove il lord glaciale e la dama focosa scopriranno che l’amore non conosce stagioni e che, sotto il vischio, tutto è possibile.
Las aguas envenenadas (La caminante de las orillas #1)
by Mélanie DufresneTras años en la carretera, he regresado a mi región natal, a orillas del río Saint-Laurent, en Quebec. No habría vuelto si la situación no fuera tan complicada. Como oceánide, mi magia es bastante sencilla: proteger la costa, cuidar la flora y la fauna e interactuar con el agua. Pero un nuevo poder yace latente en mi interior y no tengo ningún control sobre cómo se manifiesta. Y eso es lo que me devuelve a mis raíces: necesito encontrar a mis congéneres para entender lo que me pasa. De ahí la idea de comprar una casa cerca de la orilla. Excepto que no esperaba encontrar una bruja muerta en mi primera visita. Tampoco esperaba que apareciera la hechicera más poderosa de la zona. Para colmo, la casa parece encantada. Yo que buscaba un lugar tranquilo, Buscaba un lugar tranquilo, pero me ha tocado la lotería. Ahora solo tengo que asegurarme de que no me acusen de asesinar a la bruja. ¡Deseadme suerte! *** Esta novela de fantasía contemporánea te invita a descubrir el mundo de La caminante de las orillas en la serie Wendigo del mismo autor. Redescubre los personajes emblemáticos del folclore de Quebec y conoce a Viviane Cormoran, una mujer ingeniosa y demasiado curiosa para su propio bien. Mélanie Dufresne es una escritora quebequesa de ciencia ficción y fantasía.