What if you woke up one morning to learn your father had bet you in a game of dice...and lost?On her 14th birthday, apprentice herbalist Isabel Sutton learns that she now belongs to the town's sheriff—a man whose last wife died in sinister circumstances. Desperate to escape marriage to a smelly old man, Isabel disguises herself and runs away. But the sheriff's men are hot on her trail, offering a bag of gold coins as a reward for her capture.On the road, she meets other tra...

My parents both left this planet covered in glitter. Death came for each of them right in the middle of what they were working on. As I held and kissed them for the last time, patches of glitter transferred to my hands and face like tiny passed torches. For as much as the grief burned, there was no getting around it—the light that had been on them was now on me.In the grand scope of things, glitter may not seem like much. But in a way, it’s everything: a responsibility to infinity, ...

e-artnow presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As J...

In the enchanting collection, *The Santa's Great Treasure Chest: 450+ Christmas Novels, Tales, Carols & Legends,* readers are invited to embark on a literary journey through the multifaceted world of Christmas narratives. This anthology offers a kaleidoscope of stories, carols, and legends, skillfully encapsulating a range of emotions and experiences tied to the festive season. The compendium includes tales of joy, wonder, and reflection, with standout pieces that capture the essence of Ch...

You can't control many things in life, but there’s one thing you are always in control of.Even if you can't choose the situation, you always choose your perspective - even at the darkest times. And your mindset can be trained to make things a little easier.The 3 rules for facing cancer diagnosis, and the days that follow. One cancer survivor's lessons learnt through training her mindset to overcome her own experience with cancer.The mind and body are con...

The Most Wonderful Christmas Tales Of All Time is an exquisite anthology that captures the heartwarming essence and infinite diversity of storytelling inspired by the yuletide spirit. Encompassing a range of genres from classic drama to fairy tales and transformative narratives, this collection splendidly showcases tales that explore themes of generosity, hope, and the magic of Christmas. The eclectic array of stories speaks to the classical, romantic, and even modernist literary contexts,...

Schnelle und leicht zugängliche Orientierung im Problemfeld der Medien ermöglicht das Historische Wörterbuch des Mediengebrauchs in neuartiger Form. Als umfassende Informationsquelle im Bereich für Forschung, Lehre und Selbststudium liefert es nicht nur eine Analyse der Verwendung medialer Begrifflichkeiten, sondern bietet auch eine historische Sicht auf die Wechselwirkung zwischen Medien und ihrem Gebrauch. Vergleichende Beobachtungen unterschiedlicher Umgangsformen und Gebrauchsweisen mi...

Detrás de cada heroína, de cada pareja, de cada célebre romance de Jane Austen, hay otras historias que aguardaron durante mucho tiempo a ser contadas.¿Sientes curiosidad por saber que fue de muchos de los personajes secundarios que Jane Austen insinuó? ¿Qué ocurrió con Mary Bennet, Anne de Bourgh, Elisabeth Elliot, Frederica Vernon, James Morland o Mary Crawford, entre otras?En esta antología de relatos, las plumas de vari...

Ethisch komplexe oder uneindeutige Situationen, hierarchische Entscheidungen oder ein Mangel an Ressourcen können dazu führen, dass in der Palliative Care Tätige nicht immer so handeln können, wie es ihre tief verwurzelten professionellen moralischen Überzeugungen erfordern würden. In der Folge kommt es zu einem moralischen Belastungserleben wie dem moralischen Stress (Moral Distress) oder der moralischen Verletzung (Moral Injury). Beide Phänomene haben schwerwiegende Auswirkungen für die ...

Un beso a la luz de la luna es una cautivadora antología de romance histórico que reúne nueve relatos independientes con un escenario común: la magia de un beso amparado por el resplandor de la luna.La luna es el silencioso testigo que ilumina las seductoras historias que se aúnan en esta novela escrita con todo el cariño por nueve destacadas escritoras de romance histórico.Cada historia transporta a la lectora a un romance magníficamente ambientado en la I...

Practical and Proven Strategies To Overcome ProcrastinationAre you tired of constantly putting off important tasks and succumbing to the seductive allure of procrastination? Do you yearn for greater productivity, fulfillment, and success in your personal and professional life? If so, "Procrastination Unleashed" is the definitive guide you've been waiting for.

À qui parcourt la littérature médiévale apparaît clairement l'importance du motif du cœur au sein de multiples genres littéraires. Les occurrences de « cuer » sont multiples et interviennent en de nombreuses circonstances. Le cœur se révèle ainsi être la racine de quantité d'équations posées au centre du tumulte des sentiments humains, dont le « corage » est finalement la résultante : traduire l'humeur générale d'un être par un tel dérivé, où « cœur » se lit sans cesse en filigrane, est bi...