Wildflowers are strong and resilient. Eighteen-year-old Salem wants to have their confidence. Thayer, her thirty-one-year-old neighbour, likes the idea. He also likes Salem, who makes him feel happy. But she has a boyfriend, and Thayer has a six-year-old son from a failed marriage. The sexual tension that arose between them at first sight grows day by day. It becomes increasingly difficult to resist the urge. But do they have a future together? This story intertwines love, passion, terrible childhood traumas, and tragedy... Can two broken people become happy? This is a fascinating novel about the weakness and strength that is in each of us. About mistakes, difficult decisions, stereotypes that prevent us from being free. And about the feelings that make us know we are alive
This comprehensive publication will introduce the reader to world masterpieces of architecture, sculpture, painting, and conceptual art. Written by well-known art critics and cultural historians, the vividly illustrated book will help you get an idea of ??the most iconic works. The authors trace the evolution of artistic thinking from ancient times to the present, accompanying the articles with a chronological scale, which facilitates orientation in the relevant historical context.
Catalina should be at her sister's wedding in four weeks. And so, she has exactly four weeks to find a companion and go to sunny Spain, where Catalina's restless relatives are waiting to meet her "American boyfriend". A little lie should have protected the talentless friend from sympathetic comments after breaking up with an ex who is no longer himself, including on the invite list. Handsome Aaron Blackford, a colleague with whom Catalina has a strained relationship (oh, how he drives her crazy), offers to help. Reject Aaron's offer and be in trouble or accept Aaron's offer and be in trouble? But what if he doesn't drive her crazy outside of work? And what, how to pretend to be in love will not have to last long?
Feyra and Rhys, together with their friends, set out to restore the Court of Night and the city, which had suffered significant destruction during the war. The Winter Solstice is approaching, and with it the long-awaited rest. However, despite the festive atmosphere, the shadows of the past do not allow themselves to be forgotten. Feira, who will be celebrating her first winter solstice, discovers that those close to her have been affected much more than expected, and this could affect the future of the Court and their entire world...
Olivia Smith is a biologist who dreams not of a romantic relationship, but of a doctorate. But what to do when the best friend does not give you peace with that love neither day nor night? Of course, to find a guy who will pretend to be a lover. Not everyone is suitable for this role, but the young and hot Professor Carlsen: hmm, biology, Stanford, kisses... Not a bad start, you must agree! Olivia has a clear plan and is not waiting for understanding or support from the famous Adam "Gedzy" Carlsen. But after an incident at a major science conference, Adam takes her side. And suddenly the girl notices that her chosen one is not only smart, but also a sensitive and balanced guy... with abs (oh my God!). As soon as a small experiment gets out of control, and the theory of romance is shattered, Olivia realizes that examining her own heart under a microscope will be more difficult than the hypothesis of love!
Are foods with dyes and preservatives really driving us to the grave? Can coffee cause any diseases? Is a long shelf life good or bad for products? How much sunscreen should be used so that it brings benefits and not harm? Qualified chemist and popularizer of non-boring science George Zaidan offers an interesting study: what we eat, drink, what we breathe and how various substances (from caffeine to GMOs) affect the body. George Zaidan is a chemical scientist, television host, and web host who has written and voiced several viral TED-Ed videos. He created National Geographic's Ingredients website and also managed MIT's Science Out Loud website. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Boston Globe, National Geographic Magazine, Science, and more. George Zaidan is currently an executive producer at the American Chemical Society.
"This is a book that teaches children to think critically and reflect on complex topics. Children often ask philosophical questions to which even adults cannot find answers, so French philosophers will help them get closer to their own understanding of certain problems.What does it mean to be alive?What is it like to love someone?Why are we afraid?What is envy?How to distinguish between good and evil?Who can be considered beautiful?There are no unequivocal answers to these questions, but even at a young age, everyone can formulate their own opinion."
Сестри-близнючки Олів та Емілія мають геть різну вдачу. В Олів ніколи ні з чим не складалося — ані в кар’єрі, ані в коханні. Якось шестирічна дівчинка застрягла в автоматі з іграшками, і про це писали всі місцеві видання. А ось Емілія — щасливиця. Навіть весілля з коханим красенем вона зуміла оплатити завдяки виграшам в інтернет-конкурсах.
Утім, під час весілля щось пішло не так: усі гості разом із молодятами отруїлися. Пригода оминула тільки Олів та Ітана, дружку нареченого, який страшенно не сподобався невдачливій сестрі. Та хіба варто через таке марнувати оплачений медовий місяць на Гаваях? Замість молодят у мандрівку вирушають Олів з Ітаном. Чи вдасться їм забути про взаємну неприязнь і добряче відпочити?
The Gift of a Christmas Star is six good fairy tales about unexpected adventures at Christmas, a family feast on Christmas Eve, magical gifts and warmth that is so nice to share. St. Nicholas, the Star of Bethlehem and angels will bring the heroes of this book the real magic of the majestic holiday, and young readers will be told about the most important values ??of Christmas - the family circle and belief in miracles.
They slept in the same bed, but never met. Editor Tiffy and nurse Leon are roommates who are forbidden to see each other. This is the rule of housing with subsettlement. Rent one apartment and stay there at different times without crossing each other. Notes are the only way to communicate. That's how a guy and a girl talk about everything. Tiffy learns that Leon is trying to break her brother out of prison. Tiffy herself escapes from the persecution of a crooked ex. Their lives inevitably intersect. But falling in love with your neighbor, even in absentia, means breaking the rule. But maybe this is the only chance to finally meet...
Ukrainian patriot Orest, who finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, is doomed to long torture in a Russian prison. The support of Zoreslava, his daughter, and the Kotyhoroshko doll sent by her are all that saves his spirit during trials. Businessman Lyosha is also behind bars, only in Ukraine, and understands that his ambitions and talks about European integration are useless to prisoners. Olya is a patriot and at the same time the director of communications of the Russian bank in Ukraine, she is trying to preserve her career and image, but she is paying a terrible price for it. Some of them must die for Ukraine. But this is not true
Prague, 1942. Two men must kill the third. This is Operation Anthropoid: two Czechoslovak saboteurs sent from London are tasked with killing Reinhard Heydrich, the Gestapo chief, head of the Nazi intelligence services, "the most dangerous man in the Third Reich," who planned the "final solution" to the Jews. Heydrich was Himmler's right hand man. The SS said: "HHhH" - "Himmlers Hirn heist Heydrich", ie "Himmler's head is called Heydrich". All the characters in this book really existed. All the events depicted in it are true. However, behind the scenes of preparation for the assassination is another war, one that is between artistic fiction and historical reality. And yet, the story must be told to the end...
This book is a guide to survival in the modern information space. It contains the main methods of manipulation and fraud on the Internet. In simple language, specific examples show how to recognize them, what they are harmful and how to act to minimize risks and harm.The book is written in the format of a guide so that more knowledgeable readers can structure their knowledge, and those who are just beginning to look for the answer to the question "How am I being manipulated?", Quickly orientated. The publication will be a find for those who want to explain to family and friends how manipulators and fraudsters work.
Seattle, 1933. A single mother, Vera Ray, goes to bed and kisses her three-year-old son, Daniel, on a night shift at a local hotel where she works as a maid. She returns and discovers that the May blizzard covered the city with snow, and her boy has disappeared. On the frozen street, Vera finds his favorite teddy bear, and the snow sweeps away any traces of her child.Seattle, 2010. Reporter Claire Aldridge is commissioned to write about the May Day ""blackberry winter"" (late spring cold). She knows about her double from the past and about the abduction, which has remained unsolved, and swears to find the truth. It turns out that there are many unexpected parallels in the lives of these two women.
How not to get confused when you see a wine list in a restaurant, skillfully choose the wine that tastes good to a particular dish, and distinguish between expensive drinks and cheap counterfeits - for wine lovers such skills are a must. But how to learn this, when sommelier - the greatest connoisseurs of all wine wisdom - operate with incomprehensible words, and some questions seem awkward to ask them: for example, how to make sparkling and what is rose wine? This book will be useful for gourmets , the wine from which region they may like and why people mostly store it incorrectly. And you will no longer get lost in the store, choosing between Shenen blanc and Montepulciano.
Narrow specialization is now the exception rather than the rule, so to be successful you need to have knowledge of several different areas, instead of delving into one. David Epstein researched the stories of the world's best athletes, artists, inventors and scientists and concluded that flexibility and diverse experience are the key to real achievement. Such observations are confirmed by numerous scientific and statistical data. In this book you will learn why long hard training does not always give the desired result, while constant defeats will help build the perfect career. Get rid of the stereotypes imposed by the education system for years and learn to acquire universal knowledge and implement it in any field.
Discover the enchanting diversity of the wine world with a 20-chapter training course from renowned wine connoisseur Andrew Jeffford. This course will provide important guidelines for traveling around the world in search of not only the pleasure of taste, but also an understanding of the geographically and culturally determined characteristics of different wines. From now on you will buy and taste wine like a true connoisseur.
Detective Max Gedz has a new case: in a car accident, returning from a client, lawyer Marina, the wife of an influential businessman, dies. Police blame everything on the accident, but the man believes it was a murder and hires a former classmate to investigate.But will Max be able to forget the school insults and unravel this story, which features a murderous psychopath, witnesses who cannot be trusted, a girl he already feels sympathy for, and dogs. Lots of dogs.
As everyone who follows Maye Musk on social media knows, she generously gives sincere and very practical advice on making decisions at a certain age, which can later pay off in a strange and unpredictable way. In this edition, the author shares the experience and wisdom gained during the difficult, full of adventures and trials of life. These are tips on health, beauty, family and career. You can't control everything around you, but you can live the way you want at any age. All you need is a plan. So start thinking about it right now.
Blackgate House, Masquerade Ball. At eleven o'clock the daughter of the owner of the estate, the young Evelyn Hardcastle, will be killed. Again. This horrible cycle cannot be broken until one of those present names the killer. Every day Aiden Bishop will wake up in the body of one of the guests with the eternal question: who killed Evelyn Hardcastle? Seven days, seven warnings. Maybe, being in someone else's body, Aiden will finally be able to expose the killer until the next shot is fired and Evelyn's life ends ... Again.
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