Colleen Oakley Ordre des livres

The story explores the unraveling marriage of Jane and Dan, who find themselves in a chaotic hostage situation during their anniversary dinner. As Jane contemplates divorce, the unexpected arrival of bumbling climate activists forces the couple to confront their relationship and past failures. With echoes of Jane's unsuccessful writing career surfacing in the crisis, they must rely on each other to navigate the chaos. This humorous yet poignant narrative delves into midlife struggles, marital challenges, and the possibility of rekindling their bond amid adversity.

Twenty-one-year-old Tanner Quimby needs a place to live. Preferably one where she can continue sitting around in sweatpants and playing video games nineteen hours a day. Since she has no credit or money to speak of, her options are limited, so when an opportunity to work as a live-in caregiver for an elderly woman falls into her lap, she takes it.One slip on the rug. That’s all it took for Louise Wilt’s daughter to demand that Louise have a full-time nanny living with her. Never mind that she can still walk fine, finish her daily crossword puzzle, and pour the two fingers of vodka she drinks every afternoon. Bottom line -- Louise wants a caretaker even less than Tanner wants to be one.The two start off their living arrangement happily ignoring each other until Tanner starts to notice things—weird things. Like, why does Louise keep her garden shed locked up tighter than a prison? And why is the local news fixated on the suspect of one of the biggest jewelry heists in American history who looks eerily like Louise? And why does Louise suddenly appear in her room, with a packed bag at 1 a.m. insisting that they leave town immediately? Thus begins the story of a not-to-be-underestimated elderly woman and an aimless young woman who—if they can outrun the mistakes of their past—might just have the greatest adventure of their lives.

Piper Parrish's life on Frick Island, a tiny town in the Chesapeake Bay, seems perfect, except for one detail: her husband, Tom, is dead. After Tom's tragic accident at sea, Piper copes by pretending he is still alive, cooking for him, walking him to the docks, and keeping their Friday night dinner tradition. The townspeople, fond of Piper, play along with her charade. Meanwhile, Anders Caldwell, a struggling journalist, is disappointed with his career and hopes for a breakthrough. Assigned to cover a mundane Cake Walk fundraiser on Frick Island, he uncovers a captivating story: a community that collectively pretends to interact with a man who doesn't exist. Eager to turn this bizarre situation into a career-making podcast, Anders returns to the island for covert research and to spend time with the intriguing Piper. Unbeknownst to him, his investigation will profoundly impact his own life. This poignant narrative explores themes of love, grief, and the power of belief, revealing that sometimes faith matters more than the truth.

Książka jako jedyna na rynku podręczników akademickich z danej dziedziny, w sposób kompleksowy ujmuje zagadnienia związane z wykorzystaniem pary wodnej jako nośnika energii cieplnej. Autorzy omówili podstawowe pojęcia związane z parą wodną, przedstawili klasyfikację kotłów parowych, wytwornic pary, przegrzewaczy pary, ich charakterystykę w różnych aspektach zastosowań technicznych oraz podstawowe urządzenia wchodzące w skład osprzętu kotłów, instalacji parowych i skroplinowych. Przedstawili zasady wymiarowania przewodów parowych i skroplinowych oraz przykładowe układy parowo-skroplinowe. Podali też zasady projektowania pomieszczeń kotłowni parowych zgodnie z obowiązującymi normami i rozporządzeniami. Książka skierowana do studentów uczelni technicznych na kierunkach związanych z wytwarzaniem i wykorzystywaniem ciepła, projektantów i producentów parowych źródeł ciepła, osób zajmujących się eksploatacją urządzeń w kotłowniach parowych.

Mia Graydon's life looks picket-fence perfect; she has the house, her loving husband, and dreams of starting a family. But she has other dreams too — unexplained, recurring ones starring the same man. Still, she doesn’t think much of them, until a relocation to small-town Pennsylvania brings her face to face with the stranger she has been dreaming about for years. And this man harbors a jaw-dropping secret of his own—he's been dreaming of her too. Determined to understand, Mia and this not-so-stranger search for answers. But when diving into their pasts begins to unravel her life in the present, Mia emerges with a single question—what if?Acclaimed author Colleen Oakley delivers a heart-wrenching and unforgettable love story about a woman who must choose between the man she loves and the man fate has chosen for her in a novel that reminds us that the best life is one led by the heart.

Jubilee Jenkins hat das Haus seit Jahren nicht verlassen, denn sie leidet an einer seltenen Krankheit – einer Allergie gegen Menschen. Als ein Junge sie an der Highschool küsste, erlitt sie einen anaphylaktischen Schock und wäre beinahe gestorben. Doch mit dem Tod ihrer Mutter muss Jubilee sich der gefürchteten Außenwelt stellen. Sie findet einen Job in der örtlichen Bibliothek und verliert langsam ihre Angst vor den Menschen. Und als sie dem charmanten Eric und seinem eigensinnigen Adoptivsohn begegnet, verspürt Jubilee zum ersten Mal den Wunsch, jemandem wirklich nahezukommen ... Bereits erschienen unter dem Titel „Die kuriosen Symptome der Liebe“.

An untraditional, but beautiful love story about the power and possibilities of the human heart. And how two people can touch each other - without ever even touching.