Antonio Roberts and Paige Tillary are from vastly different backgrounds, so when they meet and fall in love, it won’t be easy.Antonio, born of an affair between a beautiful actress and a notorious crime boss, lost his mother to drugs and was forced to navigate foster care and survive on the streets of the Bronx. He is ignored by his father, the infamous head of a powerful crime syndicate, and his half-brothers are living the life Antonio used to dream about. Antonio has turned his ...

Your child is smiling, but their eyes look sad? Or they've become unusually quiet and well-behaved—you're relieved, but something inside keeps nagging at you? You're afraid you're missing something important, but you don't know what it is or how to ask about it?Children have learned to say "I'm fine" even when their world is falling apart inside. Not because they don't trust you. But because it's hard for them to put feelings into words—or they're not sure they'll be heard without ...

Just as every superhero has an origin story, so does every drug dealer who holds the title “kingpin." This is the origin of a true dope girl who took Philadelphia by storm in the period of one summer.Before all of the hood fame, fancy cars, nice clothes, lavish homes, luxurious vacations, and loads of money, Sarita Powell had to go through the mud. She experienced the heartbreak of her mother's death when she was a little girl; pain from the abuse she endured at th...

Has your child stopped talking to you and spends all day glued to their phone? Does every request to put away toys turn into a battle? Can't tear your son or daughter away from their tablet even for family dinner? Do you feel like you're losing connection with your own child and don't know how to get it back?It's not about your child's bad character or your parenting mistakes. The world is simply changing so fast right now that children and parents speak completely different langua...

Antonio Roberts and Paige Tillary are from vastly different backgrounds, so when they meet and fall in love, it won’t be easy.Antonio, born of an affair between a beautiful actress and a notorious crime boss, lost his mother to drugs and was forced to navigate foster care and survive on the streets of the Bronx. He is ignored by his father, the infamous head of a powerful crime syndicate, and his half-brothers are living the life Antonio used to dream about. Antoni...

Philadelphia's kingpin is a queen with a tragic past; this is her story of survival and strength from the beginning …Just as every superhero has an origin story, so does every drug dealer who holds the title "kingpin."Before all of the hood fame, fancy cars, nice clothes, lavish homes, luxurious vacations, and loads of money, Sarita Powell had to go through the mud. She experienced the heartbreak of her mother's death when she was a little girl; pain from the abuse she endu...

Philly Girl 2 will have you re-evaluating the bonds of friendship and love. It will make you think twice about chasing street money, as loyalty is put to the test with drugs, murder, sex, and mayhem in the mix. This quick thriller will have your jaw dropping.Born and raised in the slums of West Philadelphia, Rita is no stranger to the street life. In fact, she indulges in the fast life, getting money from selling drugs just as hard as the men she competes ...

Philly Girl 2 will have you re-evaluating the bonds of friendship and love. It will make you think twice about chasing street money, as loyalty is put to the test with drugs, murder, sex, and mayhem in the mix. This quick thriller will have your jaw dropping.Born and raised in the slums of West Philadelphia, Rita is no stranger to the street life. In fact, she indulges in the fast life, getting money from selling drugs just as hard as the men she competes with. It’s no surprise tha...

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Physik zum Staunen und NachmachenSie möchten mit Wirbelringen zum Star im Schwimmbad werden, einen Feuertornado im Papierkorb entfesseln oder mit Ihren Kindern Raketen bauen, die jedes Gartenfest rocken? Kein Problem!Judith und Marcus Weber liefern zahlreiche zündende Ideen zum Nachmachen. Sie erzählen humorvoll vom Alltag voller verrückter naturwissenschaftlicher Phänomene, bieten einfache Versuchsanleitungen und erklären verständlich die Wissenschaft dahinter. Die verblüff...

Alles physikalisch!Wissen Sie, warum wir beim Fahrradfahren immer Gegenwind haben und was wir dagegen tun können? Wieso die Kavitation Schiffe bremst, uns aber hilft, Gurkengläser zu öffnen? Wie man die Kondensation austrickst und beschlagene Brillen verhindert? Ob Schwerkraft, Reibung oder Treibhauseffekt – physikalische Prinzipien machen unser ganzes Leben aus, ob uns das gefällt oder nicht. Judith und Marcus Weber erzählen humorvoll von Momenten, wo die Physik richtig nervt – un...

“This is science made eclectic and entertaining.”—Publishers WeeklyA spectacular and humorous guide to the physics of everyday life—perfect for readers of Storm in a Teacup and The Disappearing Spoon.Why do bridges sway in the wind? Why do doorknobs sometimes produce a shock? Where does lightning actually come from—and more importantly, what should we do if we’re suddenly surrounded by it? The Ups and Downs of...