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San Francisco, 1866: una monja irlandesa, embarazada y abandonada por un aristócrata chileno tras una apasionada relación, da a luz a una niña a la que llama Emilia del Valle. Criada por su cariñoso padrastro, Emilia se convertirá en una joven brillante de gran personalidad, autónoma e independiente, que desafiará las normas sociales de su tiempo para profesar su verdadera pasión y vocación: la escritura.

El autor de los éxitos Tu vida tu mejor negocio y Empresa admirada nos trae ahora un texto para los líderes empresariales. En la actualidad existe una demanda de líderes que sepan resolver problemas, actuar con asertividad, dar respuestas rápidas y tener facilidad para conectar con las personas. Para muchos de ellos la tarea de transformar organizaciones representa un reto difícil de alcanzar en un entorno cada vez más competitivo y exigente. En este contexto de cambios e incertidumbre, el recurso más urgente y escaso es el liderazgo.

La Guía Definitiva para Ganar Cualquier Discusión Sin Perder la Calma (o Tus Relaciones) ¿Te cuesta hacer valer tu punto de vista en debates, negociaciones o conversaciones cotidianas? ¿Alguna vez te has sentido manipulado, superado o acorralado en medio de una discusión? ¿Quieres aprender las tácticas psicológicas que los grandes persuadores utilizan para ganar, manteniéndose éticos y serenos? Si respondiste "SÍ" a alguna de estas preguntas, no estás solo. Todos los días, muchas personas se sienten frustradas, incomprendidas o sobrepasadas en conversaciones que realmente importan.

Cazzu es una de las traperas más importantes de Latinoamérica. No es casual que la llamen La Jefa. No es casual que su perreo moleste a muchos, interpele a tantas, y no deje indiferente a nadie. Durante años, Cazzu se enfrentó a una pregunta: “¿Cómo se siente tener éxito en un género musical tan machista?”. Y como le ocurre a casi cualquier mujer virtuosa y con notoriedad, le pidieron que diera explicaciones. Pero ¿por qué se lo preguntaban más a ella que a los hombres? Y, sobre todo, ¿es realmente machista el reggaetón?

Ricardo Pérez y Slobotzky se ponen a cotorrear como siempre, pero ahora lo están grabando. Escúchalos todos los miércoles hablando de noticias extrañas, datos curiosos, anécdotas hilarantes y aliviana el ombligo de la semana. Nuevo episodio todos los miércoles y domingo

Descubre los secretos para eliminar pensamientos y conductas negativas y desbloquear todo tu potencial para el éxito. Si te sientes atrapado, abrumado o incapaz de escapar de tus pensamientos negativos, este libro te pondrá en el camino correcto. Ya sea que esta negatividad provenga de una relación pasada que terminó mal, un trauma infantil, un fracaso profesional o simple inseguridad, este libro te ayudará a reconocer cómo la negatividad consciente (y muchas veces inconsciente) afecta tu personalidad, tu perspectiva y tus decisiones.

Uniendo el punto de vista científico, psicológico y humano, la autora nos ofrece una reflexión profunda, salpicada de útiles consejos y con vocación eminentemente didáctica, acerca de la aplicación de nuestras propias capacidades al empeño de procurarnos una existencia plena y feliz: conocer y optimizar determinadas zonas del cerebro, fijar metas y objetivos en la vida, ejercitar la voluntad, poner en marcha la inteligencia emocional, desarrollar la asertividad, evitar el exceso de autocrítica y autoexigencia, reivindicar el papel del optimismo....

James es un libro fascinante. Una reescritura de Las aventuras de Huckleberry Finn de Mark Twain desde el punto de vista de Jim, el esclavo. Con el humor típico de Percival Everett y una inteligencia sobrecogedora, el lector vive una gran aventura, la de la libertad. James es el nombre de la dignidad. El esclavo ha visitado de forma clandestina la biblioteca de su amo y ha aprendido a leer y escribir. Cuando se entera de que lo han vendido y lo van a separar de su mujer y su hija decide escaparse.

El poder de la mente subconsciente es un libro de autoayuda publicado por primera vez en 1963 por el autor Joseph Murphy. El libro sostiene que la mente subconsciente es una fuente de poder ilimitado que puede utilizarse para lograr cualquier objetivo.

¿Sientes que tu mente nunca descansa? ¿Te cuesta dejar de darle vueltas a todo, incluso cuando sabes que no te lleva a ningún sitio? ¿Te gustaría, de una vez por todas, liberarte de las cadenas de tus propios pensamientos y recuperar el control de tu vida? Descubre el método de 30 días para dominar tu mente, eliminar el pensamiento negativo y vivir sin ansiedad. Si estás leyendo estas líneas, probablemente eres de los que le dan mil vueltas a cada decisión, revives errores del pasado o anticipas catástrofes futuras. No estás solo… pero seguir atrapado en esa dinámica puede ...

La crianza es exigente, y cuando el estrés se acumula, la ira puede parecer imposible de controlar. Ya sea la prisa matutina, las batallas a la hora de dormir o las constantes demandas de tu tiempo, la frustración puede volverse abrumadora. Y cada vez que pierdes la paciencia, te preguntas si estás afectando el bienestar emocional de tu hijo. Conozco esta lucha de primera mano. El desgarrador momento en que vi miedo en los ojos de mi hijo después de gritarle, me prometí a mí misma que lo haría mejor.

¿Te sientes atrapado en tu propia mente, luchando constantemente contra el estrés, la duda y el análisis excesivo? ¿Tus pensamientos tóxicos están saboteando tu felicidad y tus relaciones? ¿Desearías poder silenciar el ruido en tu cabeza y vivir con claridad y confianza? Para muchos, el pensamiento excesivo no es solo un hábito ocasional, sino una tormenta constante de preocupaciones, dudas y escenarios catastróficos. Te mantiene despierto por las noches, te roba la alegría y genera conflictos innecesarios en tus relaciones. ¿Lo peor? Parece imposible detenerlo.

Jules es una adolescente introvertida que disfruta de leer y navegar por internet. Un día, en que no tiene ya nada más que leer, se une a Wattpad, una comunidad virtual de escritores y lectores. Es así como decide comenzar a escribir y subir sus cuentos para que otros los lean. Para su felicidad, la mayoría de comentarios resultan positivos, sin embargo, hay alguien que parece no disfrutar nada de sus historias pero que, paradójicamente, será quien le cambie la vida.

¡Más de 5 millones de copias vendidas! PARA DAVID GOGGINS, LA INFANCIA FUE UNA PESADILLA. La pobreza, los prejuicios y los malos tratos físicos colorearon sus días y atormentaron sus noches. Pero gracias a su autodisciplina, su fortaleza mental y trabajo duro, Goggins pasó de ser un joven con sobrepeso, deprimido y sin futuro, a convertirse en un icono de las Fuerzas Armadas estadounidenses y en uno de los mejores atletas de resistencia del mundo.

Amoral, inmisericorde, despiadada y, sobre todo, muy instructiva, esta incisiva obra concentra tres mil años de historia del poder en cuarenta y ocho leyes claras y concisas. Robert Greene detalla las leyes del poder en su esencia más cruda, sintetizando el pensamiento de Maquiavelo, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz y otros grandes teóricos y estrategas.

Derrymore Academy circa 2007 is home to teenagers who have their eyebrows shaped and their sweet sixteens tented. Their first kisses arrive around the same time as their boating licenses and they celebrate getting their braces off with Mediterranean vacations. It is here that Emery Hooper, adopted at birth into the country club set, thrives. The one blight on her otherwise perfect life? Lilah Chang. The Chinese-American student is the embarrassing epitome of every Asian stereotype Emery despises—and is inexplicably determined to become Emery's friend.

Denk an das schlimmste Date deines Lebens – und du bist noch nicht einmal nahe dran! Ein ebenso humorvoller wie lebenskluger Roman, eine grandiose Mischung aus Humor und existentiellen Fragen. The Walking Date ist keine normale Dating-Plattform: Hier können sich Menschen, die nicht mehr lange zu leben haben, noch ein letztes Mal verlieben. Deshalb hat sich auch Patient Raphael bei TWD angemeldet, und tatsächlich funkt es zwischen ihm und der ebenfalls erkrankten Nala. Doch am Tag ihres ersten Blind Dates geht es Raphael nicht gut.

All about the wonders of virtue signaling! Most of you won't need this but for those who do, it is a most valuable resource. Topics range from virtue signaling online, virtue signaling in person, and even when others wouldn't find it appropriate. Explore the true depth of thought crime prosecution!

Florida Man strikes again — and again — and again! From flying alligators to sword fights at laundromats, this outrageous collection brings you 25 unbelievable short stories inspired by real headlines. Dive into a world where the bizarre is everyday news, and chaos lurks around every corner. Logan Carter’s hilarious, jaw-dropping tales capture the spirit of Florida's most infamous characters, blending truth, madness, and a whole lot of gator. Buckle up. It’s going to be a wild ride. Florida Man strikes again — and again — and again! From flying alligators to sword fights at ...

Wealthy and devout, Michael and Julia Glynn are the envy of their neighbors and the model Irish Catholic couple, bearing Michael's increasingly painful and crippling arthritis with stoicism. In hope of a miracle, their priest suggests a family pilgrimage to Lourdes. Yet these pious holiday plans are thrown into doubt when anonymous, obscene letters begin to arrive, full of terrible accusations.

For centuries, Johnny Appleseed has been celebrated as a pioneering hero — a wanderer who traversed the American frontier, planting apple trees that would nourish future generations. His legacy is one of environmentalism, selflessness, and humility. But the truth? It’s far darker than anyone ever imagined. In this audacious and twisted reimagining of an American legend, Johnny Appleseed is revealed to be something far more sinister — a man who used trees as a cover for the crimes he committed in his ruthless quest for power. Beneath his charming facade of kindness lies a cold-blooded ...

This is a carefully curated collection of over 3,500 quotations by nearly 1,500 authors on a broad spectrum of topics, from science and technology, wisdom and folly, society and government, war and peace, to life and death – grouped in 23 chapters. Three main features distinguish this publication from numerous quote collections available in print and online: (i) Selection: By screening out “inspirational” platitudes, mediocre jokes, and discernible nonsense that dominate so many quote publications, this collection includes only the entries that are real pearls of human thought, ...

Comic, ironic, grotesque, disturbingly poetic in its use of language, and profoundly sorrowful, Chevengur—here published in a new English translation based on the most authoritative Russian text—is the most ambitious of the extraordinary novels that the great Andrey Platonov wrote in the 1920s and 1930s

Shelf Death by Mit Namzo Dive into the darkly whimsical world of Shelf Death, a gripping and imaginative eBook that transforms an ordinary supermarket into an epic battleground of sentient groceries. In the fluorescent-lit aisles of Grimley’s Supermarket, where the doors lock and the lights dim, a hidden war rages. Canned goods, fresh produce, frozen foods, and processed snacks—each faction fights for dominance, driven by survival, pride, and the cold gaze of the Algorithm, a profit-obsessed AI that tallies every move. At the heart of this chaos is Tommy the Tomato, a pacifist dreamer ...

"Europe and Elsewhere" by Mark Twain is a collection of essays and stories that provide insights into the author's experiences in Europe and beyond. From humorous anecdotes to reflections on society and politics, the book covers a range of topics such as memorable midnight experiences, editorial writings, temperance crusades, and national stupidities. With contributions from Brander Matthews and Albert Bigelow Paine, the book offers a unique perspective on the world through Mark Twain's witty storytelling and critical observations of human nature and society. Published in 1923.

Are you tired of modern mindfulness, scented candles, and people who use the phrase “circle back”? Embrace The Tao of Rip —a no-nonsense guide to inner calm, external grit, and looking like you might bury someone behind the barn at any moment. Enlightenment has never worn so much denim.

In HodgePodge, best-selling author Robert Urban once again shows his mastery of blending his authenticity, irreverent humor, brilliance and unique perspective to create a book about the realities of life. Robert shares his most intimate sometimes uproarious, sometimes tragic, but always poignant experiences and thoughts about parenting, death, god, groupies, dating, drug addiction and other topics. Critics have described this book as an "R rated version of Chicken Soup for the Soul".

The Sven Chronicles: Synergy, Sausages and Spuds Wisdom Nobody Asked For – But Here We Are Are you tired of self-help books that tell you to wake up at 5am, eat chia seeds, and achieve inner peace while riding a a monocycle? Meet Sven. He’s not here to optimise your workflow. He’s here to remind you that it’s okay to accidentally walk into the Gents’, eat cake in your knickers and find meaning in a potato. Inside, you’ll find: - A prophetic potato who speaks in starch-based riddles - A dog named Biscuits who has mastered the ancient art of Doing Nothing With Purpose - Golden ...

A season-ending party is to be held at Highfart Hall. To his surprise, Dr Platupous, a quietly suffering, quietly balding, always anxious private practitioner of medicine, receives an invitation. Once inside the hall, his bravery, perseverance and gelatinous backbone will be put to the test as never before. There, within its walls, he is subjected to the mad whims, snobbery and open hostility of the Highfarts and their guests amidst the backdrop of inexplicable disruptions to the space-time continuum. In a place where madness reigns and his senses are left reeling, Dr Platupous comes to an ...

The Liar from the Lions' Gate" by Boaz Zippor is a captivating exploration of Jerusalem's mystical and spiritual essence. The book intertwines themes such as: Supernatural Elements: Stories of spells, curses, and mystical occurrences that reflect the city's enigmatic aura. Cultural Heritage: Tales that delve into Jerusalem's rich history and diverse traditions. Human Struggles: Narratives that highlight the complexities of faith, morality, and human connections. These themes create a tapestry of stories that resonate with the timeless and unique spirit of Jerusalem. This book is a full of ...

What do you get when you mix divine visions, secret wives, homemade money, and a printing press smashed by order of God’s self-declared mouthpiece? A body on the jailhouse floor and a story too wild for Sunday School. In this blisteringly funny, historically ruthless follow-up to Before the Revelation, Argor Barpha drags you through the final years of Joseph Smith—the American mystic who wasn’t content just starting a church. He wanted a kingdom. Maybe even a crown. From the ruins of Kirtland to the blood-soaked cornfields of Missouri, from the swamp city of Nauvoo to the Carthage ...

Garantiert kein Safe Space: Der Debütroman der Queen of Meme. Weil Peggy Brinkmann, 37, ihr Studium weder erfolgreich beenden noch erfolglos abbrechen kann, haben ihr die Eltern den Geldhahn zugedreht. Seitdem muss sie sich Küche und Bad mit Martin teilen, der sich wahlweise mit seinem Schwanz oder dem Lackieren seiner Fingernägel beschäftigt – und trotzdem nicht schwul ist.

Where did we come from? Or were we made from some prehistoric Ape? Our archaeologists are scientists who study past cultures and societies by examining material remains, from arrowheads to prehistoric villages. They tell us that we as a people are only six thousand years old. And cite the bible for proof. I find that hard to believe, Writer. For our genes to be altered in such a profound way would have taken one hundred thousand years. And our geneticist tells us that we have only forty-six chromosomes. Therefore, someone must have messed around with our DNA about a hundred thousand or more...

What if the founding of America’s strangest religion didn’t start with divine revelation—but with a teenager, a magic rock, and some very suspicious dirt holes? Before the Revelation is the book your bishop hoped you’d never read: a blisteringly funny, unapologetically irreverent deep dive into the early life of Joseph Smith—the man who went from failed treasure hunter to prophet of the Restoration, one vision, one disappearing set of gold plates, and one highly choreographed angel encounter at a time. 🔥 Inside you’ll find: Seer stones in hats (yes, really) Family dreams that...

It began with a stone. Not Ancient, Not Marked, Just there, Half buried in the cold sand, glowing faintly like it knew it had been seen. Rochelle wasn’t looking for anything. She was walking to clear her head, the way you do when life gets too loud. A wind-swept beach. A stretch of grey sky. The silence made you feel both small and alive. That’s all she wanted. Then the Stone Warm to the touch, like I had a pulse. Gold veining through it, alive in a way rock shouldn’t be. She picked it up, and the world moved, Shifted, unlatched. And just like that, Rochelle wasn’t in Normandie ...

One of the most-studied pieces of satire in history, ‘A Modest Proposal’ is a darkly funny yet scathing critique of British colonialism from an Irish lens. First published in 1729 to much backlash, Swift goes to great lengths to illustrate a potential solution to poverty and overpopulation in Ireland: parents undergoing economic hardship ought to sell their children as food for the upper classes. A masterclass in irony, Swift delves into the financial benefits of his suggestion, even offering numerous ways to prepare babies for consumption.

In the quirky and snack-filled world of Big Backia, the Big Backs—an oversized race with even bigger appetites—face a hilarious but heartfelt dilemma: they want smaller backs, but can’t resist their mountains of snacks. Desperate for change, young Katie Maroo seeks help from the legendary Fitness B. Warren, a no-nonsense guru with a simple mantra: “You don’t need that snack, Big Back!”

Tired of being a loser selling weed, Steve, our hero devises a plan to steal Elon Musk’s space shuttle and embarks on a mission to go find the Galactic Overlord Xemu.

Are you tired of pretending to understand Hegel? Do you feel personally attacked by German idealism? Have you ever wondered if “sublation” is just a fancy word for “I have no idea what I’m saying”? Congratulations. You’ve found your people. In Hegel’s Dialectic: Making Simple Ideas Complicated Since 1807, philosophy finally gets the sarcasm-drenched takedown it deserves.

Alexander Pope was fiercely critical of writers whom he considered to have little talent and whom he liked to nominate as dunces. His most encyclopedic examination of these apostles of dullness is the Dunciad, a long satirical saga first published in a three-book version in 1728. A variorium edition followed shortly afterwards in 1729. In 1742, Pope added a fourth book, and a new, complete edition was published in 1743.