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"The king will decide what is treason..." These are words Catherine Carey has heard before, and they’ve always led to the block. As a girl, she saw her aunt Anne Boleyn go to the scaffold. Now, she might see yet another queen suffer the same fate. She has to decide. To serve her mistress would be treason, to abandon her would mean the doom of a good lady.

Your precious newborn comes into the world like a bud on the verge of blooming, eager to grasp the rhythm of life. As the developing brain embarks on its journey outside the womb, it instinctively seeks to organize and make sense of this new world, yet it is unable to sculpt the cycles of feed-wake and sleep that it needs to thrive. This is where the parents step in, as caretakers and creators, much like the artisans molding clay, they begin to shape the child's world with gentle precision guided by Babywise Sleep Solutions.

Each of the best-selling writers represented in Legends II return to the special universe of the imagination that its author has made famous throughout the world. Whether set before or after events already recounted elsewhere, whether featuring beloved characters or compelling new creations, these masterful short novels are both mesmerizing stand-alones (perfect introductions to the work of their authors) and indispensable additions to the epics on which they are based.

David R. Montgomery and Anne Bikle take us far beyond the well-worn adage to deliver a new truth: the roots of good health start on farms. What Your Food Ate marshals evidence from recent and forgotten science to illustrate how the health of the soil ripples through to that of crops, livestock, and ultimately us. Navigating discoveries and epiphanies about the world beneath our feet, they reveal why regenerative farming practices hold the key to healing sick soil and untapped potential for improving human health.

In 1943, while the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals were winning pennants and meeting in that year's World Series, one of the nation's strongest baseball teams practiced on a skinned-out college field in the heart of North Carolina. Ted Williams, Johnny Pesky, and Johnny Sain were among a cadre of fighter-pilot cadets who wore the Cloudbuster Nine baseball jersey at an elite Navy training school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

A riveting exploration of how microbes are transforming the way we see nature and ourselves - and could revolutionize agriculture and medicine. Prepare to set aside what you think you know about yourself and microbes. Good health - for people and for plants - depends on Earth's smallest creatures. The Hidden Half of Nature tells the story of our tangled relationship with microbes and their potential to revolutionize agriculture and medicine, from garden to gut.

The British Classics Collection – Volume 2 steps into the grand world of 18th, 19th, and 20th-century British literature to create a compelling anthology featuring iconic works that span time and genres. From the whimsy of Alice in Wonderland to the mystery of The Woman in White, the philosophical insights of The Waste Land and the unforgettable detective stories of Sherlock Holme, this volume offers a rich variety of British literary masterpieces.

Mary Howard is the dutiful daughter of the infamous Duke of Norfolk. Protected by her prestigious family and wealth, she is swept up in Anne Boleyn’s glittering court. Charmed by talented poets and flirtatious knights, it’s easy to forget that someone is watching her every move. The court grows wilder as the world changes around them. Everything seems possible, even marrying for love. All Mary can think of is her poetry, but then she gets involved in her uncle’s affairs. Soon her world of privilege and safety are torn away. But she’s not a Howard girl for nothing.

Margaret Douglas, daughter of a queen, niece of King Henry VIII, never did anything by half measures. When she was a young woman, she dared to love, knowing it could only end in heartbreak. Love was never meant for those so close to the throne. Still she went on believing that one day she would have it all.

¿Qué pasa cuando la vida te obliga a frenar… y en ese descanso inesperado encuentras a la persona que puede cambiarlo todo? Sean Watson era el alma de las fiestas, el seductor empedernido que siempre tenía una sonrisa lista y ninguna intención de comprometerse. Pero desde que se hizo cargo de la empresa familiar, Wallace & Barnes, su vida se transformó por completo. Ahora su tiempo, su energía y hasta su salud están al servicio del trabajo… tanto, que su cuerpo le lanza una señal de alarma: un amago de infarto lo obliga a detenerse. Aunque no quiera. Aunque crea que puede con ...

This is the story of Joan de Geneville, wife to one of England's most infamous traitors: Roger Mortimer. After the death of her father in 1292, Joan becomes one of the greatest English heiresses of her generation. In a time when women are subservient, she is raised by her mother to command. Educated by her tutors, she becomes a formidable woman in her own right. When Joan is married her husband's lust for power knows no bounds. She is forced to choose between her duty to her King and her loyalty to her husband.

Elizabeth Seymour is the unimportant daughter of a country knight, until her sister catches the eye of the king. As her family is swept up in the changing politics of the realm, they seem to be climbing higher and higher. Everything is within reach, but it all hinges on Jane giving the king what he wants: a son. Elizabeth makes a gamble of her own. But danger seems to dog her every step, and she sees firsthand how hard it is to play the courtly game of politics. It only gets worse when the man you choose to marry is the son of the most powerful man in England.

LE SALVÓ LA VIDA SIN QUERER... Y AHORA ÉL NO PIENSA DEJARLA ESCAPAR. Olivia Hart cree en las novelas románticas, en los pequeños cafés con olor a canela y en que nadie más que ella puede decidir su destino. Ama su librería más que a nada y no piensa dejar que un aumento de alquiler la derrumbe. Lo que no espera es verse envuelta en un asalto… ni terminar salvando a un desconocido con un libro como única arma. Ese desconocido resulta ser el millonario Daniel Sterling, el CEO más poderoso —y más desconfiado— de Boston. Daniel no cree en las casualidades. Tampoco en los ...

Graduate student Raina Sun is trying to keep her head above water as the bills roll in, when her dashing college adviser cons her out of several months of rent. Her quest to retrieve the money sets in motion a streak of even worse luck. First, she stumbles on her advisor's dead body and becomes a suspect in his murder. Next, the only man she's ever loved reappears as the lead detective to the case. Raina's having trouble interpreting his signals. Does he want to reignite their passion, or just stay close to his prime suspect?

Before she became a legend she was just known as Thyra, the unimportant daughter of the English king. She was no fool and knew what her future held for her: marriage or a nunnery. Neither option particularly appealed to her. Then an offer for her hand is made by a mischievous looking lord from across the sea. Despite her family's wishes she refuses to sell herself short. She agrees to marry him but in exchange he must give her a kingdom. After all, if she is going to tie her fate to a stranger, she might as well be a queen.

Thessaloniki lived in a time when Alexander the Great was racing across the known world conquering all in his path. She was his half-sister living the privileged life of a Macedonian Princess. Under the protective eye of Olympias she learned to see everyone as an enemy. Then Alexander perishes. Suddenly, she finds herself thrust forward onto the political stage as those around her struggle for power. In a world, where loyalty is for sale, and words are empty promises, she must find a way to survive—even if that means turning to her enemies.

Toucans fill the rain forests with chatter. Learn all about these colorful birds and their habitats in Toucans.

Amid the drudgery of the Great Depression, the nation turns to the glitz and glamor of Hollywood for escape. Like so many before her, Vivian’s dreams brought her to Los Angeles. Years later, Vivian might not have become a star, but she is just as determined to make it in this dazzling city. Perceptive and headstrong, she knows how to manage people. Vivian is a perfect fit for the public relations department. With the studios determined to control the lives and reputations of their stars, it’s her job to keep the dream of Hollywood alive — on paper at least. From paying off journalists...

Es klang nach einem perfekten Plan: Die mittellose Taylor schlüpft in Männerklamotten und bewirbt sich auf die Stellenausschreibung bei Lockwood Construction. Schließlich sind gute Jobs in der Kleinstadt eine Seltenheit. Eigentlich wäre alles ganz einfach, wenn nicht ausgerechnet der rücksichtslose und arrogante Ethan Stone ihr Chef wäre. Denn nach einer unschönen ersten Begegnung in einer Bar, sind beide wild entschlossen, dem anderen nichts zu schenken. Statt Taylor zu entlassen, macht Ethan sie zu seiner Assistentin und quält sie mit seiner schlechten Laune.

🔥 UNA MENTIRA INOFENSIVA. UN ACUERDO PELIGROSO. UNA PASIÓN IMPOSIBLE DE IGNORAR. 🔥 Emma Carter solo quería hacer su trabajo. Cámara en mano, debía capturar la esencia de una fiesta exclusiva, no lidiar con su ex haciéndole la vida imposible. Así que suelta una mentira desesperada: está con alguien más. Lo que no esperaba era que Liam Blackwood, el implacable magnate conocido como Iceman, decidiera jugar su juego… y subir la apuesta. Para Liam, fingir ser el novio de Emma es la jugada maestra. Él necesita desviar la atención, ella necesita salir airosa. Sin sentimientos. ...