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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biography by an author outside the Montessori movement, featuring access to original letters, diaries, and previously unpublished materials.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.

An artist from Washington State, Rochelle Baxter, is brutally murdered, leaving Sheriff Joanna Brady to confront the chilling reality of crime in her small desert community. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that there is more to this homicide than meets the eye, especially since the victim was under government protection at the time of her death. Facing skepticism from a big-city legal establishment that doubts her capabilities as a female sheriff, Joanna is forced to accept assistance from the state's Special Homicide Investigation Team, represented by J.P. Beaumont. Reluctant to be in Bisbee, Beaumont is haunted by his past, and his presence is unwelcome to Joanna, who openly expresses her resentment. However, their partnership becomes essential as they navigate a complex web of conspiracy and silence that threatens their safety. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they find themselves confronting unexpected dangers in the Arizona desert, where trust between them becomes paramount. With no one else to rely on, they must watch each other's backs, knowing that death can strike swiftly and without warning.

THE SECOND INSPECTOR TERESA BATTAGLIA NOVELA portrait painted in blood. A valley shrouded in secrecy. A woman fighting for her life.

In this gripping new series, Miami criminal defense lawyer Jack Swyteck faces a daunting challenge with his latest client, Tatum Knight, a former contract killer and the older brother of Jack's best friend, Theo. Theo, who spent time on death row, was proven innocent by Jack. Now, Tatum is implicated in the murder of a young woman found dead in her car. He denies involvement but admits to meeting her in Theo's bar, where she attempted to hire him. The victim, Sally Fenning, left behind a fortune of forty-eight million dollars, but her will contains a sinister stipulation: her six heirs will receive nothing until all but one are dead, setting the stage for a ruthless battle over her estate. As the heirs begin to die under mysterious circumstances, Jack must navigate a treacherous landscape where greed and danger intertwine. With Theo by his side, Jack races against time to uncover whether Tatum is orchestrating the killings or if a more formidable threat lurks in the shadows. From the intense opening to the shocking conclusion, this tale promises relentless action and suspense that fans of the genre will not want to miss.

Les auteures à succès Hillary Clinton et Louise Penny présentent un thriller captivant, riche en connaissances d'initiés et en tension inégalée. Quatre ans après le retrait de la direction américaine, un nouveau président est investi, et sa concurrente prend le poste de ministre des Affaires étrangères. Une série de terribles attentats terroristes ébranle l'ordre mondial, et la ministre doit constituer une équipe pour dénouer la conspiration mortelle qui profite d'un gouvernement américain isolé. Ce thriller offre un aperçu fascinant du monde des intrigues internationales et révèle des détails que seule une initiée peut connaître. Les critiques louent le livre pour son humour subtil, son féminisme et son intrigue palpitante. Il est décrit comme raffiné et plein de rebondissements astucieux, ce qui en fait une expérience de lecture captivante. La combinaison du savoir politique de Clinton et du talent narratif de Penny crée un thriller unique qui divertit tout en incitant à la réflexion.

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?

A captivating new mystery for fans of C. J. Sansom's "Winter in Madrid."

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*

Een jonge Siciliaanse, die door haar vader wordt onderdrukt, denkt door haar huwelijk meer vrijheid te krijgen, maar komt bedrogen uit.

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.

Una delle più epiche avventure dell'età antica: la lunghissima marcia, attraverso incredibili pericoli e peripezie, che diecimila mercenari greci dopo la disfatta del principe persiano Ciro, sotto le cui insegne si erano battuti, contro il fratello Artaserse alle porte di Babilonia - compiono per tornare in patria. È l'impresa gloriosa e tragica documentata nel IV secolo a.C. da Senofonte nell'Anabasi, che proprio Valerio Massimo Manfredi ha studiato e tradotto negli anni '80. Ma in questo romanzo le atrocità della guerra e l'eroismo di ogni soldato, il fasto e le crudeli bizzarrie della corte persiana, le insidie di una natura selvaggia e le amicizie più indissolubili sono narrate in una prospettiva completamente inedita: dalla voce di una donna, la bellissima siriana Abira, che per amore di Xenos lascia ogni cosa e condivide il destino dei Diecimila. Attraverso gli occhi di Abira, le donne diventano le protagoniste della grande Storia.

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.

The next astonishing thriller from the master of the legal thriller. NO ONES WRITES DRAMA LIKE GRISHAM.[Bokinfo].

1977, Ohio. Lydia Lee, seize ans, est une élève et une fille modèle. Elle est le grand espoir de son père, d’origine chinoise, qui projette sur elle ses rêves d’intégration, et de sa mère qui espère à travers elle accomplir ses ambitions professionnelles déçues. Mais à quoi rêve Lydia en secret ? Lorsque la police découvre son corps au fond d’un lac, la famille Lee, en apparence si soudée, va affronter ses secrets les mieux gardés, car plus rien ne sera pareil. La disparition de Lydia vire soudainement à l’autopsie familiale. Connaît-on jamais vraiment ses proches ?

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.

À seize ans, Tessa est retrouvée agonisante sur un tas d'ossements humains et au côté d'un cadavre, dans une fosse jonchée de milliers de marguerites jaunes aux yeux noirs. Partiellement amnésique, seule survivante des " Marguerite " – surnom que les journalistes ont donné aux victimes du tueur en série –, elle a contribué, en témoignant, à envoyer un homme dans le couloir de la mort. Terrell Darcy Goodwin, afro-américain, le coupable parfait pour la juridiction texane. Presque vingt ans ont passé. Aujourd'hui, Tessa est une artiste et mère célibataire épanouie. Si elle entend parfois des voix – celles des Marguerite qui n'ont pas eu sa chance –, elle est toutefois parvenue à retrouver une vie à peu près normale. Alors, le jour où elle découvre un parterre de marguerites jaunes aux yeux noirs planté devant sa fenêtre, le doute l'assaille... Son " monstre " serait-il toujours en cavale ? La narguerait-il ?

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.

"Homecoming" returns to Ford County, the backdrop for many of John Grisham's memorable tales. Jake Brigance is called upon to assist Mack Stafford, a former lawyer who became infamous for abandoning his family and stealing from clients. After three years of silence, Mack seeks help from Jake and Harry Rex for his return, but his homecoming takes unexpected turns. In "Strawberry Moon," we meet Cody Wallace, a young man on death row just hours away from execution. With no legal options left and the governor denying clemency, Cody makes one last request as time runs out. Meanwhile, "Sparring Partners" introduces the Malloy brothers, Kirk and Rusty, who inherited a law firm after their father's imprisonment. Their mutual disdain complicates matters as the firm crumbles, leaving Diantha Bradshaw, the only trusted partner, to face the chaos. Will she save the Malloys or finally prioritize her own career? These interconnected stories blend suspense, humor, and deep emotion, showcasing Grisham's storytelling prowess.

This title is not just Rosemary Bailey's account of the challenges of life in a small mountain community, but also a celebration of the rugged beauty of French Catalonia, the pleasures of Catalan cooking, and an exploration of an alternative, often magical world.

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.

From 'the woman who may be Britain's finest living crime novelist' (Daily Telegraph), Convictionstars a strong female protagonist who is obsessed by true crime podcasts and decides, one day, to investigate one of the unsolved crimes herself. The morning starts as any other for Anna McDonald. But the moment she opens the front door to her best friend, everything changes. Anna turns to see her husband standing at the top of the stairs, suitcase in hand. They're leaving, together. And they're taking Anna's two daughters with them. With her safe, predictable world suddenly shattered, Anna tries to drown out the pain of their deceit by listening to a true crime podcast. There's a sunken yacht, a multiple murder and a hint of power and corruption. But when Anna hears the name of one of the victims, she realises that this is a murder she can't ignore. Her past, so carefully hidden until now, will no longer stay silent. To escape the trauma of her loss, Anna throws herself into investigating the case in the podcast. Little does she know that her past and present lives are about to collide, and throw everything she has worked so hard to achieve into freefall. Conviction is the compelling and unique new thriller from multiple award-winner and author of THE LONG DROP, Denise Mina.

Set in Stockholm in 1791, the story follows Emil Larsson, a complacent bureaucrat whose life takes a turn after a fortune-teller named Mrs. Sofia Sparrow reveals a vision of a golden path to love and connection. She presents him with an Octavo card spread that identifies eight individuals crucial to his journey. As Emil embarks on a quest to find these people, he must confront his own desires and the potential for change in his previously contented bachelor life.

Verslag van het vijfde jaar dat een Australische van Schotse afkomst in een ommuurd stadje in Toscane woont, waarin ze haar integratieproces en haar gevoel thuis gekomen te zijn beschrijft.

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Voor de drie leden van het gezin van een volslanke kookboekenschrijfster speelt voedsel een heel verschillende rol.