Marissa the rag doll has lived snuggled between the roots of an old oak tree for so long she has become a forest spirit. Her face and body have turned green. Her ears are now pointed like leaves. Her hair looks like a tangle of vines with purple berries. One day, children having a picnic discover her. Marissa surprises them by speaking. She offers to tell them her life story. Magical things begin to happen.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Planning a Portugal getaway? From the vibrant streets of Lisbon to Porto’s UNESCO allure, the sun-soaked Algarve beaches, or the cultural treasures of Sintra, Coimbra, or Costa Vicentina, this guide delivers exactly what you need—clear, practical advice without the clutter.Inside this 2025 Portugal travel guide, you’ll discover:- Fresh, up-to-date insights for 2025 to plan effortlessly and avoid stress.- In-depth...

This book highlights stories of women who have felt invisible at some point and now open up to share how they went from invisible to INVINCIBLE.Not all of the stories are about domestic violence, but it is rampant throughout the world and we want to put a spotlight on some of the staggering statistics relating to domestic violence. Here's one thing to consider, not all domestic violence is against women. Men are abused in their relationships, too.This book ...

Poets Choice is a poetry book publishing brand registered and having its head office in Mumbai, India. We are on the verge of setting up our offices in USA as well.We have been around since 2010.Our writers hail from over 48 countries across the world. To view the complete list visit our website.We welcome book reviews on our website – www.poetschoice.in . Books can also be ordered directly from our website.Now, video and audio reviews can be sent across to ...

Après avoir enterré un homme, échappé à la mafia russe, publié un best-seller et envoyé la fiancée de son ex-mari derrière les barreaux, Finlay Donovan espère un peu de répit. Hélas, la tête de Steven, le père de ses enfants, a été mise à prix sur un étrange forum de mères de famille. Une internaute répondant au nom d’Excédée offre une récompense de 100 000 $ à quiconque se débarrassera de lui, pour de bon. Bien qu’il ait été infidèle, Steven est un père aimant, et ses enfants l’a...

The internet, social media platforms, and digital technology all seem to point to a world of greater interconnectivity and social connection. Yet even against this background of global social networks, loneliness remains a major issue for millions of individuals, and one with tangible consequences: studies have demonstrated that loneliness correlates with to an increased risk of mental illnesses, as well as a 45% increased risk of death.In Loneliness: Science and Practice, experts ...

The past two decades of psychoanalytic discourse have witnessed a marked transformation in the way we think about women and gender. The assignment of gender carries with it a host of assumptions, yet without it we can feel lost in a void, unmoored from the world of rationality, stability and meaning. The feminist analytic thinkers whose work is collected here confront the meaning established by the assignment of gender and the uncertainty created by its absence.The contributions br...

Depuis qu’elle s’est découvert un talent particulier pour retirer les taches de sang de ses vêtements, Finlay Donovan, autrice à succès et mère célibataire, en voit de toutes les couleurs. Et ce n’est pas fini ! Lorsqu’elle s’est retrouvée contrainte d’« emprunter » une voiture de luxe avec sa nounou et partner in crime, Vero, la mafia russe les a sorties d’affaire et désormais Finlay lui est redevable. Derrière les barreaux, le boss de la mafia, Feliks, qui continue de faire la l...

Rien ne va plus pour Finlay Donovan, autrice de romans policiers qui peinent à décoller et mère célibataire de deux enfants. Le livre qu’elle a promis à son agent n’est pas encore écrit, son ex-mari a renvoyé la nounou sans lui en parler, et ce matin elle a dû déposer à l’école sa fille de quatre ans, du scotch dans les cheveux à la suite d’un incident capillaire.Alors qu’elle discute de l’intrigue de son nouveau manuscrit avec son agent dans un restaurant, leur voisine de table pre...