Neuf jours. C'est ce qu'il reste à vivre à Mia Hayes, surnommée affectueusement « Rabbit ». Neuf jours, après plusieurs mois de combat – parce que Rabbit est une battante, une Irlandaise bien trempée. À son chevet, famille et proches se relaient en un joyeux ballet de souvenirs. Entre silences, gaffes et fous rires, toute la vie de Rabbit ressurgit alors : l'enfance, l'adolescence, Johnny son grand amour, et Juliet, sa fille de 12 ans – une certaine idée du bonheur... Au fil des jours, tous s'interrogent sur leur vie et accompagnent Rabbit dans un voyage émotionnel d'une grande intensité. Quel meilleur bagage pour partir vers la lumière ?
This comprehensive biography explores the life of a pioneering educator and activist who transformed our understanding of children's minds. Born in 1870 in Chiaravalle, Italy, Maria Montessori defied societal norms with her self-confidence, strong will, and fiery temperament during a time when women were expected to be submissive. She pursued her education relentlessly, becoming a doctor at a time when female graduates were met with scandal. Rejecting the conventional path of marriage and motherhood, she chose to focus on her career, even giving up her son to do so.
At around thirty, Montessori was inspired by her work with underprivileged children in the San Lorenzo neighborhood, leading her to envision a new educational approach that would change schools and society. Despite facing significant resistance—scientists deemed her ideas too mystical and clergy too scientific—she gained recognition and established the influential Montessori Method, which is now globally practiced. This nuanced portrait of Montessori, who remains a controversial figure, is the first biography by an author outside the Montessori movement, featuring access to original letters, diaries, and previously unpublished materials.
Ogni anno, il cinque febbraio, nonna Agata insegna alla nipote Agatina i segreti della preparazione dei dolci in onore della santa di cui entrambe portano il nome. Mentre impastano le cassatelle a forma di seno, la nonna racconta il martirio della Santuzza, avvertendo la nipote sui pericoli del mondo maschile: «... Devi sapere che gli uomini, se non ci provi piacere quando ti toccano, si sentono mezzi masculi, ma guai a te se ci provi piacere, perché allora ti collocano tra le buttane». Questi avvertimenti, insieme alla ricetta delle cassatelle, sono eredità indispensabili per formare Agatina come donna. Dal profumo di ricotta e cioccolato nella cucina, parte la rievocazione della storia di due famiglie siciliane e delle loro donne, ognuna con un significato speciale legato alle minne. Nonna Agata ripete che il conto delle minne deve essere pari: due seni e due dolci per ogni fanciulla. Tuttavia, la vita è imprevedibile e il seno può nascondere malattia e disamore. Da Catania a Palermo, seguendo la protagonista, Agatina dovrà affrontare il suo percorso verso una femminilità matura, portando con sé gli insegnamenti delle sue antenate. Giuseppina Torregrossa esplora il corpo e i bisogni delle donne con una narrazione che unisce il fascino dell'epico alla delicatezza di un diario intimo, creando un romanzo vitale e ricco di sapori.
The dead woman on a cold slab in the Arizona morgue was a talented artist recently arrived from the West Coast. The Washington State Attorney General's office thinks this investigation is too big for a small-town female law officer to handle, so they're sending Sheriff Joanna Brady some unwanted help -- a seasoned detective named Beaumont. Sheriff Brady resents his intrusion, and Bisbee, Arizona, with its ghosts and memories, is the last place J.P. Beaumont wants to be. But the twisting desert road they must reluctantly travel together is leading them into a very deadly nest of rattlers. And if they hope to survive, suddenly trust is the only option they have left...
An allegedy "reformed" contract killer ist the last client Miami criminal attorney Jack Swyteck wants. But Tatum Knight ist the older brother of Jack's best friend - and the ruthless assassin swears he had nothing to do with the shooting death of Sally Fenning, though he claims the beautiful, depressed multi-millionairess tried to hire him to do the deed. The biggest surprise, however, comes when Knight is named in Fenning's will, along with five others, all vying for a fortune
State of Terror is a critically acclaimed, Sunday Times and number one New York Times Bestseller; it is an edge of your seat international political thriller by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny.
Shizo groeit aan het einde van de negentiende eeuw op in het zuiden van Japan. Daar staat hij bekend om zijn uitzonderlijke hardlooptalent. Na jarenlange intensieve training is hij uitverkoren om mee te doen aan de Zweedse Olympische Spelen van 1912. Maar tijdens die wedstrijd bezwijkt Shizo en hij kan de marathon niet uitlopen.Shizo is bang dat hij zijn ouders teleurgesteld heeft en durft na deze schande niet terug naar huis. Hij trekt zich terug in de bergen. Niemand weet waar hij gebleven is. Uiteindelijk wordt hij, inmiddels een oude man, ontdekt door een Zweedse journalist die zijn verhaal kent en onthult. Wat gebeurde er precies tijdens de marathon en waar is Shizo al die jaren geweest?Het jaar dat Shizo Kanakrui verdween is gebaseerd op een waargebeurd verhaal. Toen Franco Faggiani voor een sporttijdschrift een artikel over marathons moest schrijven, stuitte hij bij zijn research op iets vreemds. Achter een Japanse atleet stond de volgende marathontijd: 54 jaar, 8 maanden, 6 dagen, 5 uur, 32 minuten en 20 seconden. Faggiani was geïntrigeerd en besloot zich te verdiepen in deze man, om deze mysterieuze uitslag te verklaren. Zo ontstond zijn nieuwe roman.
Wat zou jij doen als je nog honderd dagen te leven had? Lucio zwiert door het leven. Hij heeft vrienden en vrouwen bij de vleet. Zijn vrouw Paola heeft er genoeg van en zet hem buiten de deur. Voorgoed. Een dag later krijgt Lucio vreselijk nieuws: hij heeft in het gunstigste geval nog honderd dagen te leven. Wat nu? Lucio besluit om ondanks alles gelukkig te zijn. Om zijn kinderen mooie herinneringen te kunnen geven, en de goede kanten van het leven te vieren. Maar kan hij wel betekenis geven aan het laatste stuk van zijn leven zonder zijn echte liefde, Paola?
WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018! ******* 'Scotland's Outer Hebrides provides the sensuous setting for this impressive debut...a beautifully crafted novel' - Publishers Weekly 'Lovely atmospheric descriptions of Hebridean light and landscape' - The Scotsman A captivating story of a crumbling estate in the wilds of Scotland, its century-old secret and an enduring mystery... Following the death of her last living relative, Hetty Deveraux leaves London and her strained relationship behind for Muirlan, her ancestral home in Scotland - now in ruins. As Hetty dives headfirst into the repairs, she discovers a shocking secret protected by the house for a hundred years. With only whispered rumours circulating among the local villagers and a handful of leads to guide her, Hetty finds the power of the past is still affecting her present in startling ways. 'There is an echo of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca in Sarah Maine's appealing debut novel' The Independent *previously published as Bhalla Strand*
Nayeri's exploration of exile is both tender and urgent, capturing the complexities of displacement. The narrative possesses a memoir-like immediacy, lending it intimacy and atmosphere. With crystalline and vivid prose, Nayeri addresses timely themes that resonate universally, particularly the immigrant experience and the search for belonging. The novel highlights the relationship between an Iranian father and daughter, revealing the beauty and pain of their divergent experiences of exile. It poses essential questions about home, especially for those navigating cultural divides within families.
As a former Iranian refugee, Nayeri crafts a nuanced narrative that reflects the current global refugee crisis through the lens of familial bonds. The story of Niloo and her father unveils the struggles of immigrants and the emotional weight of seeking sanctuary. Gentle humor and evocative language illuminate the individuality of those caught between love for their homeland and the need for refuge. This richly imagined work deftly intertwines personal, political, and cultural threads, resulting in a poignant and often humorous exploration of what it means to seek refuge. Set against a backdrop of political unrest, the novel offers a captivating portrayal of lives straddling different worlds, making it a vital read for anyone striving to understand the complexities of displacement and home.
Danielle Steel takes us from a Manhattan courtroom to the Deep South in a gripping tale of family, crime, and redemption. Eleven years after leaving Charleston behind due to her ex-husband’s betrayal, Alexa Hamilton has rebuilt her life as an assistant D.A. in Manhattan, balancing her demanding career with raising her teenage daughter, Savannah. However, her life is upended when she takes on the case of accused serial killer Luke Quentin. As she delves into the trial, threatening letters addressed to Savannah emerge, leading Alexa to believe Quentin is behind them. Faced with danger, she makes the painful decision to return to the South, the very place she vowed to escape, to protect her daughter.
While Alexa navigates the trial in New York, Savannah begins to uncover her family’s southern roots, meeting her estranged father and half-siblings, and discovering a world filled with charm and complexity. As secrets unravel and old wounds heal, both mother and daughter confront their pasts and the challenges of their separate lives. In this masterfully crafted narrative, Steel contrasts the gritty reality of Manhattan's justice system with the allure of southern tradition, ultimately exploring the profound bond between a mother and daughter. This electrifying story will keep readers on their toes until the very end.
A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year • A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice • Winner of the Alex Award and the Massachusetts Book Award • Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR, San Francisco Chronicle, Entertainment Weekly, The Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, Grantland Booklist, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Shelf Awareness, Book Riot, School Library Journal, Bustle, and Time Our New York The acclaimed debut novel by the author of Little Fires Everywhere and Our Missing Hearts “A taut tale of ever deepening and quickening suspense.” —O, the Oprah Magazine “Explosive . . . Both a propulsive mystery and a profound examination of a mixed-race family.” —Entertainment Weekly “Lydia is dead. But they don’t know this yet.” So begins this exquisite novel about a Chinese American family living in 1970s small-town Ohio. Lydia is the favorite child of Marilyn and James Lee, and her parents are determined that she will fulfill the dreams they were unable to pursue. But when Lydia’s body is found in the local lake, the delicate balancing act that has been keeping the Lee family together is destroyed, tumbling them into chaos. A profoundly moving story of family, secrets, and longing, Everything I Never Told You is both a gripping page-turner and a sensitive family portrait, uncovering the ways in which mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, and husbands and wives struggle, all their lives, to understand one another.
Many rumors abound about a mysterious gentleman said to be the love of Jane's life—finally, the truth may have been found. . . . What if, hidden in an old attic chest, Jane Austen's memoirs were discovered after hundreds of years? What if those pages revealed the untold story of a life-changing love affair? That's the premise behind this spellbinding novel, which delves into the secrets of Jane Austen's life, giving us untold insights into her mind and heart. Jane Austen has given up her writing when, on a fateful trip to Lyme, she meets the well-read and charming Mr. Ashford, a man who is her equal in intellect and temperament. Inspired by the people and places around her, and encouraged by his faith in her, Jane begins revising Sense and Sensibility, a book she began years earlier, hoping to be published at last. Deft and witty, written in a style that echoes Austen's own, this unforgettable novel offers a delightfully possible scenario for the inspiration behind this beloved author's romantic tales. It's a remarkable book, irresistible to anyone who loves Jane Austen—and to anyone who loves a great story.
For fans of Laura Lippman and Gillian Flynn, this electrifying novel of psychological suspense features Tessa Cartwright, the lone survivor known as one of the "Black-Eyed Susans." At sixteen, she was found barely alive in a Texas field, surrounded by bones and haunted by fragmented memories. Her testimony led to a man being sentenced to death for the murders, but nearly two decades later, Tessa, now an artist and single mother, is confronted by a chilling discovery: a patch of black-eyed susans blooming outside her window in February. This unsettling sign raises fears that she may have sent the wrong man to prison and that the real killer is still at large.
As the legal team working to exonerate the man appeals to Tessa for help, she grapples with the weight of her memories and the urgency of the situation. The investigation into the unidentified bones is progressing slowly, and time is running out. Tessa is urged to undergo hypnosis to unlock her lost memories and share her drawings from therapy after her rescue. However, she has built a fortress of secrets around her past. As the execution date looms, Tessa is torn between her sanity and the safety of her teenage daughter, fearing that a serial killer may still be out there, taunting her with clues. To uncover the truth, she must confront her old ghosts and the nightmares that continue to haunt her.
Het grootste deel van ons leven functioneren we op de automatische piloot; we denken niet echt na over de dingen die we doen. Net zoals de toerist, die dezelfde zin met steeds luidere stem herhaalt omdat hij niet begrepen wordt, blijven wij ons hardnekkig op dezelfde manier gedragen. Zelfs als het niet resulteert in wat we willen. The Mind Gym leert je om deze mentale patronen te doorbreken. Niet op een zweverige, ingewikkelde manier, maar met praktische tips en doelgerichte oplossingen. In Engeland is de methode van The Mind Gym inmiddels al een groot succes! Wat is The Mind Gym? Het idee achter The Mind Gym is simpel: wat de sportschool is voor het lichaam, is The Mind Gym voor de geest. Bedrijven als Barclays Bank, Boston Consulting Group, Microsoft en Deutsche Bank hebben de coaches van The Mind Gym ingehuurd om trainingen te geven op het gebied van onder meer creatief denken, indruk maken en effectief beslissingen nemen.
Quelles ont été les suites de la vie du jeune avocat Mitch McDeere après avoir révélé les malversations d'un cabinet à Memphis, détourné de l'argent de la mafia et fui le pays ? Quinze ans plus tard, Mitch vit avec sa femme à Manhattan et est associé dans l'une des plus grandes firmes d'avocats au monde, Scully & Pershing. Lorsqu'un ami et associé senior de la filiale romaine lui demande de l'aide pour une affaire impliquant une entreprise de construction turque ayant obtenu un contrat de plusieurs millions de dollars du gouvernement libyen pour construire un pont au-dessus d'une rivière asséchée dans le désert, Mitch n'hésite pas. Accompagné de la fille de son ami, Giovanna, également avocate, il se rend en Libye pour enquêter. Peu après leur arrivée, Giovanna est enlevée par des individus si bien informés qu'ils semblent agir sur ordre supérieur. Mitch, se sentant responsable, se lance dans une course contre la montre pour rassembler la rançon et sauver Giovanna, avec seulement dix jours avant qu'il ne soit trop tard.
Zweden, 1798. Emil Larsson, een drinkende en gokkende vrijgezel, raakt bevriend met de eigenaresse van een goklokaal, mevrouw Sofia Mus, die hem de toekomst voorspelt aan de hand van een nieuwe vorm van kaartlegging: het octavo. Wanneer Sofia na een lange nacht aan de goktafels een kostbare waaier van barones De Uzanne wint, leidt dat tot bittere rivaliteit en een moorddadig complot waar niemand ongeschonden uit tevoorschijn komt. Ondertussen krijgt Emil te horen dat hij `de Zoeker' is, en dat niet alleen zijn toekomst maar ook die van de monarchie, de stad en heel Zweden afhangt van zijn vermogen de acht leden van het Stockholm Octavo te achterhalen...
