Eine junge Frau erbt die Last des Marmors …Burnt Stand, North Carolina: Darl Union ist die einzige Enkelin von Swan Samples – der mächtigen Inhaberin der traditionsreichen Hardigree Marble Company. Sie wächst in der Familienvilla auf und freundet sich mit Eli Wade an, dem Sohn eines Steinschleifers. Doch als ihre Tante Clara getötet wird und Elis Vater fälschlicherweise beschuldigt wird, werden die Freunde getrennt. 25 Jahre später arbeitet Darl als Strafverteidige...

Das Echo vergangener Tage …Nach vielen Jahren kehrt Ursula Powell zurück auf die abgelegenen Farm ihrer Eltern am Bear Creek. Hier, in den Bergen Georgias, erwarten sie viele schmerzliche Erinnerungen, so auch die alte Bärenskulptur, die ihr Vater einst erwarb: ein stummer Zeuge besserer Zeiten – und Trost für ihren labilen Bruder Arthur, der den Tod seiner Mutter nie überwunden hat. Als plötzlich der wortkarge Künstlersohn Quentin Riconni auf der Farm auftaucht, u...

Die erste Liebe vergeht nie …Zwanzig Jahre sind vergangen, seit ihre große Liebe, Roan Sullivan, die kleine Stadt Hals über Kopf verlassen musste. Seit jenem Tag hat Claire ihn nicht mehr gesehen – doch vergessen konnte sie ihn nie. Was damals zwischen der Tochter aus gutem Haus und dem Sohn eines Tagelöhners geschah, liegt wie ein unsichtbarer Riss über dem ganzen Ort, in dem man traurige Geschichten hütet wie das Porzellan der Großeltern. Als die sorgfältig bewah...

Tad O'Malley, a red hair, no-nonsense Sylvan, prefers living alone in his pinewood. However, one morning he receives a letter and must suddenly leave his home to find and rescue his uncle, trapped in a dangerous scheme by a mysterious villain who isn't working alone. With his companions, O'Malley travels through unfamiliar lands filled with hazards and with hope. As he encounters dangers, confronts personal fears, and receives unexpected help, O'Malley realizes the great value of friendshi...

Science tells us that happiness is 50% genetic, 10% circumstantial and 40% how we think and act. Which means that it is possible to increase our happiness by up to 40%.For anyone wanting to increase their wellbeing. Grow Your Own Happiness shows how positive psychology - the science of happiness- can be used every day. With key principles explained to provide the foundation for change, tests for measuring wellbeing and simple techniques th...

There is a lot of hype surrounding apple cider vinegar; claims show that apple cider vinegar is a magical solution to all and can help you do everything from losing weight to controlling acneOther claims suggest that drinking a daily dose of apple cider vinegar can also help you live longerApple cider vinegar which is also known as ACV is amber in color vinegar that is made from crushed apple, it is considered by a lot of people to be a healthy and helps to save money

Goodbye, Sagebrush is a semi-autobiographical tale of one young girl's experience moving from the Wyoming frontier of her upbringing to the "big city" of Salt Lake, at the tail end of the Great Depression. As Dottie 'Rie travels the long road to Utah's capital city, her mind drifts back to the good life she enjoyed back in the old log cabin and at the ranch. Struggling to overcome her feelings of disappointment with the move, she gradually learns to embrace the new, while cherishing fond m...

A toolbox of positive principles, tips and techniques for happiness.Science tells us that happiness is 50% genetic, 10% circumstantial and 40% how we think and act. Which means that it is possible to increase our happiness by up to 40%.For anyone wanting to increase their wellbeing. Grow Your Own Happiness shows how positive psychology - the science of happiness- can be used every day. With key principles explained to provide the foundation for cha...

Parce qu'elle a sauvé de la noyade la fille du gouverneur de Géorgie, Alice Riley, 34 ans, se trouve projetée sous les feux de l'actualité et fait connaissance avec ses tantes paternelles : Lilith, Mara et Pearl Bonavendier, descendantes d'un flibustier et de Mélusine... une sirène.Orpheline, Alice est partagée entre le désir de rompre sa solitude en se liant avec ses tantes et le refus d'origines aussi fantastiques, même si elles expliquent ses particularités : des pieds palmés, d'extraor...

Deborah Smith Pegues, author of the popular 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue (over 500,000 copies sold), now offers friendly, doable money management strategies in 30 Days to Taming Your Finances.Giving readers the benefit of her many years’ experience as a public accountant and certified behavioral consultant, Deborah sheds light on the emotional and practical side of putting finances in order. The wealth of information readers will gather includes how to

Speak up.Don’t take it so personally.Just make a decision already.Every day, whether they’re competing in the business world or serving in a nonprofit, women hear that they’re not enough. They’re too emotional to lead, and the way they act, speak, and even think is detrimental to success.But in Lead Like a Woman, former Fortune 500 executive Deborah Smith Pegues shows that your uniquely female qualities can position you for ...

Learning to control the tongue is a lifelong pursuit. That’s why it’s so important for you as parents to help your children learn to tame their tongues from the moment they begin to talk.Certified behavioral consultant Deborah Pegues offers invaluable insights for parents who long to help their children learn not only what to say and how to say it, but also what not to say. With humor and wisdom, Deborah devotes chapters to teaching your kids such important lessons as...