Pale, cold mistress of the serpent's lair, blood red lips and coal black hair...Enter the world of the Black Swan, a dark and seductive tale where things are not always as they seem. Odile is the reviled villainess of Aarroughac, a castle inhabited by the evil wizard, Count Rothebart. After a sinister magic sweeps through the land and results in death, Odile is accused of the crime. Von Rothebart vanishes, leaving her to face the wrath of an entire kingdom alone until mysterious st...

Love will find you, and then your story begins...When what should have been one of the best nights of his life takes a turn, seventeen-year-old Elvis Sullivan,who always seems to run into trouble, finds himself in a situation where he has no choice but to act bravely. A girl's life falls into his hands and, in the face of fear, Elvis becomes her only saving grace. For years after that tragic night, in spite of all his attempts to forget what happened, he can never get the girl out ...

Camille Claudel, sister of writer Paul Claudel, was a gifted nineteenth-century French sculptor who worked with Auguste Rodin, became his lover, and then left him to gain recognition for herself in the art world. With a strong sense of independence and a firm belief in her own considerable talent, Claudel created some extraordinary works of art and challenged the social and artistic limitations imposed upon the women of her time. Eventually, however, she crumbled beneath the combined weigh...

Today, it is difficult to imagine that in 1948 L’Oréal was just another small business. In 35 years its turnover went from 200 million to 20 billion francs. This book reveals that factors such as money or classic management techniques played a minor role in L’Oréal’s growth. For François Dalle, such expansion was due primarily to the adherence of the entire L’Oréal staff to what he called the “L’Oréal Spirit:” an infusion into the company’s “psyche” of a passionate will for conquest and de...

Was Jesus a Cynic?Cynicism and Christianity in Antiquity is a literary tour de force analyzing and refuting the hypothesis that Jesus was a Cynic. Marie-Odile Goulet-Cazé examines the arguments submitted by some New Testament scholars who believe that Jesus and his disciples were influenced by the ethics and social behaviors of itinerant Cynic preachers.In examining the "Cynic Jesus hypothesis," Goulet-Cazé offers a reliable, accessible, and fully documented summar...

There are outstanding women in the history of Scotland, from Mary Queen of Scots to Nicola Sturgeon. At a time when Scotland is envisaging itself as a nation again, the volume examines the part played by women in this construction. Adopting a perspective that is cultural as well as political, the contributors focus on the representation of historical characters such as Queen Mary and Queen Margaret, Marie de Guise, or women Makars, and on public and cultural policies. The volume also looks...

2021 Audio Book of the Year - Australian Business Book AwardsThis is a laugh-out-loud, narrative-driven self-help book – think Bridget Jones getting a critical-thinking makeover.In Why Smart Women Make Bad Decisions, protagonist Kat learns that the philosophies of ‘Believe in yourself’ and ‘Magic will happen’ will not deliver her a better life. Her story, which recounts her hapless attempts to navigate scenarios that will be distur...

A book for begginer ou experienced writers.Have you ever felt blocked when trying to write something? Or maybe you have a thousand ideas, but you don't know how to turn them into a book? If so, you have to experience ChatGPT! This book presents the best strategies for writers to explore the full potential of ChatGPT. With chapters devoted to creative ideas, proofreading and editing, sources of inspiration, vocabulary enrichment, different writing styles, compelling characters, over...

Klaus Maxmilian is a born domineer, he knows the power he has, he uses it in a life of pleasure and lust, but something is out of his control, something inside is broken, and therefore, he seeks a liberating experience. Sex, pain, and love are not random themes in this mystery novel and explicit scenes. Venture into this world of hidden desires and revealed pleasures.Attention: This book is only suitable for people over 18.

A book for parents, grandparents, educators, and people interested in the well-being of their children.A complete and accessible guide for parents who want to create a healthy and balanced environment for their children, away from the harmful effects of electronic devices. With practical tips, creative game suggestions, and healthy alternatives for using these devices, this book presents an action plan to establish limits and rules that will help children grow with more imagination...

The Historical Dictionary of Latin American Literature and Theater provides users with an accessible single-volume reference tool covering Portuguese-speaking Brazil and the 16 Spanish-speaking countries of continental Latin America (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela). Entries for authors, ranging from the early colonial period to the present, give succinct b...

This book has Cyberculture and Cancel Culture as its subject, bringing the repercussions on the image and advertising communication, that is, the reflection in the image of companies. The paper brings a case study of the Brazilian digital influencer Monark, the consequences of his “cancelling” in his professional life, in addition to the reflections on his relations with the partner companies of his company, Flow Podcast. The objective is to understand how Cyberculture shows itself and how...