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The murder of the young princes in the Tower of London in 1483 is the most notorious crime in English royal history. The prime suspect has long been Richard III, portrayed as a monster by everyone from early propagandists writing immediately after Richard’s death to Shakespeare himself. In this, the book repeatedly voted one of the best mystery novels of all time, queen of Golden Age crime Josephine Tey tackles the question of Richard’s guilt via her own celebrated detective.

Josephine Cancel, la autora de este, su libro Inspiración de una mujer, es “una mujer virtuosa, madre, esposa, abuela, amiga, e hija de Dios”, pero además, Josephine es mercadóloga, empresaria, motivational speaker y fundadora de JC Inspires Internacional y de JC Inspires Foundation, la misma mujer que comparte su inspiración a través de sus productos, conferencias, proyectos y más, apoyándose para su labor en su familia y un grupo de personas tan comprometidas e inspiradas como ella.

This stylish and incisive narrative presents listeners with a fresh perspective on one of the most fascinating kings in European history. Louis XIV's story has all the ingredients of a Dumas classic: legendary beginnings, beguiling women, court intrigue, a mysterious prisoner in an iron mask, lavish court entertainments, the scandal of a mistress who was immersed in the dark arts, and a central character who is handsome and romantic, but with a frighteningly dark side to his character.

Literary sherry parties were not Alan Grant's cup of tea. But when the Scotland Yard Inspector arrived to pick up actress Marta Hallard for dinner, he was struck by the handsome young American photographer, Leslie Searle. Author Lavinia Fitch was sure her guest "must have been something very wicked in ancient Greece," and the art colony at Salcott St. Mary would have agreed. Yet Grant heard nothing more of Searle until the news of his disappearance. Had Searle drowned by accident or could he have been murdered by one of his young women admirers?

It was a warm night on April 26th, 1986. Anatoly Stepanovich Dyatlov, the Chernobyl Reactor 4 plant engineer, called for a safety test. The test was to figure out how to keep the reactor cool until the backup electrical generators could be turned on. Three similar tests had been conducted the year before, but they hadn't managed to produce any results. This test was going to be different.

The definitive biography of Vince McMahon, former WWE chairman and CEO, charts his rise from rural poverty to the throne of one of the world’s most influential media empires—and features exclusive interviews with more than 150 people who witnessed, aided, and suffered from his ascent.

Jane Valen pensaba que Lord Sathfolk estaba loco cuando le propuso un compromiso falso. Sus motivos eran loables, aunque su lógica no tanto. Sin embargo, su curiosidad por la irreverencia y osadía del Lord lo convierten en una tentación sumamente atractiva, un peligro que Jane no sabe si estaría dispuesta a aceptar.

I’ve always been a walking contradiction. After all, how many people do you know who are a violin maestro AND a mafia member? Trying to distance myself from my past mob life, I’ve accepted an artist-in-residence position at Thronewood University. Teaching privileged, barely-adult brats isn’t my idea of fulfilling, but at least it won’t end me back in the hospital or prison. Been there. Done that. But there’s something going on at this school that isn’t right. A chance meeting with one of my students, Victoria Waldorf, confirms it. She’s beautiful, but not vain. She’s ...

Sport psychologist Dr Josephine Perry spends her life working with exceptional performers. She has identified 10 psychological pillars that the ultra-successful have ingrained within their approach. And the good news is that we can all learn these mental building blocks. In this book you’ll hear those who have excelled in their field discussing their route to success and learn how you can emulate them.

Bruce Gordon aprendió desde niño que la mejor manera de sobrevivir era convertir su interior en un bloque de hielo, hasta que conoció a su prometida, una pelirroja con mucho carácter y un genio de mil demonios. Si algo tenía claro Eara McThomas era que no iba a casarse con el arrogante, frío e implacable Bruce Gordon. Su compromiso, sellado cuando solo era una niña, no tenía ningún valor para ella. Sin embargo, una visita inesperada del Laird Gordon hará temblar sus convicciones.

Elsbeth Comyn guarda dos secretos que piensa llevarse a la tumba. Desde los doce años vive a medias y nada parece importarle. Considerada por los suyos como una mujer egoísta, caprichosa y rebelde, la hija mayor de Henson Comyn no está dispuesta a casarse, jamás. Obligada a acompañar a su padre a una reunión ideada por el rey Guillermo para intentar acabar con la amenaza de una guerra entre los clanes del norte, Elsbeth se encontrará de nuevo con su pasado, deberá hacer frente a sus propios fantasmas e intentará huir de Kam Gordon, el único hombre capaz de hacerla sentir viva.

The sometimes fragmentary tales of these people, their lives and deaths, are not included in official histories of a place. How, Ensign asks, has a large, socially progressive city like Seattle responded to the health needs of people marginalized by poverty, mental illness, addiction, racial/ethnic/sexual identities, and homelessness? Drawing on interviews and extensive research, Ensign shares a diversity of voices within contemporary health care and public policy debates.

This book offers first-person accounts of the experience of psychosis from the inside and the outside, through the eyes of two doctors, one of whom has experienced psychosis and both of whom have worked for decades in the field of psychiatry. Underpinned by rigorous academic analysis using an evocative duo-ethnographic approach, the book explores the cultural and subcultural influences from childhood onwards—both traumatic and resilience-building—that have shaped their lives.

Lily is back in her own universe, and she's ready to relax with Rowan. True, she almost died in the Pyre that fueled their escape and must hide her magic for the safety of the world, but compared to fighting the monstrous Woven and leading armies in the alternate Salem, life is looking good. Unfortunately Lillian, ruthless ruler of the 13 Cities, is not willing to let Lily go that easily. If she can't persuade Lily to return to her world, she'll have to find a way to make her come back.

The soul remembers everything - even if your brain still doesn’t! Like the first book, The Twin Flame Handbook, Part II interweaves the author’s personal journey with research. The story picks up where her journey left off, and continues through later stages of the twin flame evolutionary process. Both books are written out of love to the author’s own soul connection, as well as to other pairs out there looking for answers, and struggling to find them.

Through the open dialogue of My Body, My Boundaries, tough conversations become easier! The boundaries book offers real-life examples for navigating interactions with both peers and adults. Jacob and Sophie’s story shows how kids can set boundaries and respect others.

Duncan McPherson no pensaba buscar esposa, no volvería a forjar una alianza sin que hubiese amor de por medio. Por eso jamás imaginó sucumbir a ese sentimiento de una forma tan inmediata, porque desde que ella lo tiró al barro y vio sus pecas diseminadas por sus mejillas, supo que su vida no volvería a ser la misma. Elisa MacLaren creía que era feliz. Por fin tenía todo lo que había anhelado durante años. Sus pesadillas habían desaparecido y las cicatrices de su alma se habían atenuado. Todo esto hasta que Duncan McPherson apareció en su vida y trastocó todo su mundo.

Everyone struggles with jealousy, but not everyone understands the risks. Left unchecked, jealousy leads to unnecessary drama, stress, and abuse. For some people it can even end an otherwise promising relationship. Even for people who understand these facts, dealing with these emotions is difficult, so jealously ends up controlling their relationship and ultimately their lives.

After Helen Hamilton accidentally unleashes the violent gods from their captivity on Olympus, she and her friends must imprison them before their thirst for war - and blood - take over the world. But the gods' fury already has a body count, and time is running out. With Lucas Delos' life hanging in the balance, and their once-solid group of friends now divided, Helen must face this battle alone, while also deciding who has her heart - Lucas, or the possible Tyrant, Orion.

From mystery and crime to romance and tragedy, in this collection you will discover award-winning writing that effortlessly spans genre and style. Witness the excess and luxury of 1920s America in The Great Gatsby, experience profound meditations on death in The Bridge of San Luis Rey, as well as Poirot's very first murder case in The Mysterious Affair at Styles. The titles included in this collection, in order of appearance, are: The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Arthur Conan Doyle; The Call of the Wild, by Jack London; The Weary Blues, by Langston Hughes; The Great Gatsby, by F.