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Year 2051 - World War III left America in dystopian economic ruin. Support for the Democrat and Republican parties has dwindled, and the Meritism Party has gained unwavering support from 70 percent of the populace.

Como cada día, Zoe regresa de trabajar en el metro de Londres. Sin embargo, al abrir el periódico encontrará algo que perturbará su apacible vida. Un anuncio de la sección de clasificados lleva su foto. No hay explicación alguna: solamente la imagen granulada de Zoe, la dirección de una página web y un número de teléfono. Su familia está convencida de que el misterio no es tal, sino solamente un caso de extraordinario parecido físico. Pero, día tras día, en el anuncio aparece la foto de una mujer distinta.

Pablo Medina has written a new novel, a radiant journey through the mind of Amadeo Terra, a Cuban cigar factory worker confined in a Florida hospital after a stoke has left him paralyzed. His body no longer works, but his mind is very much alive, as is his ruthless and audacious wit. His only human contact is with the callous nurse who constantly scolds him, the orderly who barely acknowledges him, and the nun who prays for Amadeo's salvation while he fantasizes about what's under her habit.

Juana’s life is just about perfect. She lives in the beautiful city of Bogotá with her two most favorite people in the world: her mami and her dog, Lucas. Lately, though, things have become a little less perfect. Mami has a new hairdo and a new amigo named Luis with whom she has been spending a LOT of time. He is kind and teaches Juana about things like photography and jazz music, but sometimes Juana can’t help wishing things would go back to the way they were before.

Debido a mi condición necesito un espacio seguro en donde pueda expresarme y dejar fluir lo que siento, sin temor a ser juzgado o criticado, debido a que en el país donde vivo hablar sobre estos temas es un tabú y hay muchos estigmas y falsas creencias con respeto a estos temas, y no se le da la importancia que amerita la salud y el bienestar mental y emocional.

JJ Smith, the reluctant hero of the Infocrat party, fights for her life on the debate stage and on the run, battling to keep the Infocrat’s political movement alive. Presidential candidates Senator Freeman of the Democratic Liberal Socialists and General Harrison of the Republican National Conservatives conspire to annihilate JJ Smith and her passionate supporters.

In the early 1980s, the first cases of a devastating and fatal new disease appeared, a disease that at first struck only gay men and was later identified as HIV/AIDS. It was the beginning of what became a worldwide health crisis that the US government ignored for years and that unfairly heightened prejudice against the LGBTQ+ community. To this day, the AIDS Crisis continues to disproportionately affect both the LGBTQ+ community and people of color.

On the night before Pride, families everywhere are preparing to partake. As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the march with the newest member of the family. Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself.

Merci Suárez sabía que el sexto grado sería diferente, pero no tenía idea alguna lo diferente que resultaría. En primer lugar, Merci nunca se ha parecido a los otros niños de su escuela privada en la Florida, porque tanto ella como Roli, su hermano mayor, son estudiantes becados. Ellos no tienen ni una casa grande ni un yate elegante, y tienen que desempeñar servicios comunitarios adicionales para compensar por su matricula gratis.

Artistas, reyes, músicos, escritores o estrellas del pop que se han amado a lo largo de la Historia. Pasiones, rupturas, infidelidad, amores platónicos e historias imposibles, que hicieron avanzar, destruir o brillar, a quienes las vivieron. Combinamos entrevista a voces expertas en cada personaje con escenas de ficción sobre sus vidas.

Vivimos tiempos complicados para las empresas, los que las dirigen o trabajan en ellas. La digitalización ha modificado totalmente el entorno en el que desarrollan sus negocios. La aparición de nuevas tecnologías digitales y nuevos competidores están fomentando cambios de hábitos de consumidores y empleados, y también cambios profundos en los modelos de negocios y en las formas de hacer. Esta nueva situación presenta a la vez muchos retos y oportunidades para las empresas.

Gabriel s'est perdu dans une pyramide. Sa cousine Sari, qui était dans la galerie devant lui, a mystérieusement disparu. Mais Gabriel a l'impression de ne pas être seul. Qui était là avec lui dans les ténèbres ? Peut-on troubler le repos millénaire de la prêtresse Khala sans courir de danger ?

Publié en langue française par Bayard Éditions.

The Modern Witch Academy by Sage & Sol podcast is thought invoking, funny and encourages spiritual growth through conversations! Your hosts, sisters, Sage & Sol, will connect you with others who embody what it means to live a deliberate and joyful life of their choosing. This show explores the world within and helps others remember and regain their own personal POWER!

Themes in US Business Immigration Law covers the basics of US visas as well as various relevant topics in an easy-to-understand format. It is essential listening for those considering relocation to the United States or transferring key employees to worksites across the pond. It also touches on admissibility issues, including options available to those travelers who have been refused entry or denied visas.

Recargatucartera es un libro, que te quitará la ignorancia financiera. De manera disruptiva te enseño conceptos nuevos y que no conoces aún, los cuales de manera holística te ayudarán a generar ingresos pasivos, los cuales son ingresos que mes a mes obtienes sin que tengas que trabajar. No existe deuda buena y deuda mala. La deuda no se debe de tener en ningún momento para que logres la tranquilidad financiera concepto que te explico en este libro, la tranquilidad financiera es un estilo de vida que se explica por si mismo.

Erik Haust was in an accident. When he awoke, not only was his nine-year-old daughter missing, but so was his memory of that day. Almost two months later, there is still no sign of his daughter, Melinda. Until she found him. Dragged through an emotional and painful minefield, Erik unravels the mystery of his daughter's disappearance.

I’ve always heard that you should marry someone that loves you more than you love them - that if you do this, you’ll always be happy. Did I follow that advice? No. Am I happy? No. And is Finn happy? No. I’m stuck in a marriage with an ex-Marine suffering from PTSD. I’m not sure we’re in love anymore. We have a baby who brings us both joy - but it’s not enough. I feel like my life is crumbling around me and I’m struggling to keep the pieces together.

How do I balance work, family, and personal life without getting overwhelmed? What can I do to handle stress and anxiety better every day? How can I set goals that I can actually achieve for my business and weight loss? How can I stay motivated and focused when things get tough? How can I feel more confident and believe in myself when dealing with challenges? Welcome to Inhale Success, Exhale Your Stress podcast! We'll answer all of these questions and MORE to help you set AND achieve your life, business and weight loss goals with ease! Because we believe you DON'T have to STRESS while ...

Sonia Sotomayor es la primera jueza latina en la Corte Suprema en la historia de los Estados Unidos, pero su trayectoria no fue fácil. Ella tuvo que superar numerosos obstáculos y desafíos en el camino, como recibir un diagnóstico de diabetes a los siete años. Pero no dejó que eso le impidiera alcanzar su sueño e inspirar a los niños de todo el mundo a trabajar duro y tener fe en sí mismos.

In Jerusalem's Old City a young priest and a dominatrix converse in the dying light; on Oregon's windswept coast a fragile woman discovers a body washed up on the beach after a storm; and in postwar Japan a young protege watches his master's corpse burn, with bitter thoughts blazing in his mind. Jerusalem Ablaze: Stories of Love and Other Obsessions collects 13 eclectic works of dark fiction, taking the reader from Los Angeles to the eastern townships of Quebec, and from Tokyo to Jerusalem. Ortega-Medina's characters are flawed, broken individuals struggling with sexuality, death, obsession, and religion.