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These are just a few of the people who tell their stories in Modern Love, Revised and Updated, featuring dozens of the most memorable essays to run in The New York Times “Modern Love” column since its debut in 2004. Some of the stories are unconventional, while others hit close to home. Some reveal the way technology has changed dating forever; others explore the timeless struggles experienced by anyone who has ever searched for love.

A seriously entertaining collection of feelgood stories guaranteed to put the smile back on your face written especially by 10 best-selling novelists. From a hilarious race against time to a moment of unexpected eavesdropping, from righting wrongs in rural India to finding joy in unlikely places, these stories are all rich in wit and humour, guaranteed to lift your spirits and warm your heart.

Cyra is the sister of the brutal tyrant who rules the Shotet people. Cyra’s currentgift gives her pain and power – something her brother exploits, using her to torture his enemies. But Cyra is much more than just a blade in her brother’s hand: she is resilient, quick on her feet, and smarter than he knows. Akos is from the peace-loving nation of Thuvhe, and his loyalty to his family is limitless.

For 16-year-old Tris, the world changes in a heartbeat when she is forced to make a terrible choice. Turning her back on her family, Tris ventures out, alone, determined to find out where she truly belongs. Shocked by the brutality of her new life, Tris can trust no one. And yet she is drawn to a boy who seems to both threaten and protect her. The hardest choices may yet lie ahead…. A debut novel that will leave you breathless.

For some, it’s the end of the world. For others, it’s just the beginning. With brilliant imagination, today’s most visionary writers point to the future in a collection curated by bestselling author Blake Crouch. These stories range from darkly comic to deeply chilling, but they all look forward. Featuring stories by Andy Weir, Amor Towles, Veronica Roth, N. K. Jemisin, Paul Tremblay, and Blake Crouch; with narration by Evan Rachel Wood, David Harbour, Jason Isaacs, Rosa Salazar, Steven Strait, and Janina Gavankar.

Howard Roark es un arquitecto joven y osado. Es individualista, inconforme, y está dispuesto a enfrentarse al establishment de la vieja profesión, los arquitectos que prefieren la resignación a la integridad, que rechazan las innovaciones y cuya única ambición es rendirse al gusto de las masas.

It’s only two weeks before an asteroid turns home to dust. Though most of Earth has already been evacuated, it’s Samantha’s job to catalog plant samples for the survivors’ unknowable journey beyond. Preparing to stay behind and watch the world end, she makes a final human connection. As certain doom hurtles nearer, the unexpected and beautiful potential for the future begins to flower.

En junio de 2021, el mundo entero escuchó hablar a Britney Spears en una audiencia pública. El impacto que causó al compartir su voz, su verdad, fue innegable, y cambió el rumbo de su vida y el de la de infinidad de personas. La mujer que soy revela por primera vez la increíble peripecia vital y la fuerza interior de una de las mejores artistas de la historia de la música pop.

Look outward beyond the stars with six stories from bestselling visionary authors. An AI awakens to its purpose. A researcher seeds a thousand new worlds for one more chance at love. A murder rocks the crew of an interstellar ship. With a sweeping sense of wonder, these stories explore the galaxy . . . and the horizons of humanity’s potential.

Una decisión traza una línea que divide un antes y un después. A una decisión se enfrenta nuestra heroína: con qué hombre quedarse –el fortachón, el melancólico, el tierno, el astuto, el galante–, pero también debe decidir quién es y qué hacer con su pasado. Emily Randolph trabaja en la Agencia de Detectives Essex: en poco tiempo se ha transformado en alguien indispensable para la organización.

En medio de un juicio oral, una mujer se plantea si es capaz de hacer su trabajo: defender a un hombre acusado de violar a su sobrina. A pesar de que ella es una abogada con experiencia y conoce el caso, su cuerpo se pone en alerta. Duda. Poco a poco, se anima a recorrer hacia atrás el camino que la llevó hasta ese lugar. Sabe que decidió dedicarse a la justicia con la inocencia de quien quería cambiar el mundo. Pero los pliegues de la ley, el cuerpo de las víctimas y su propio cuerpo la van a interpelar. Libertad bajo palabras es la historia de una búsqueda personal y una transformación.

This bedtime story podcast focuses on the small things in romantic relationships. Drift off to a deep sleep while listening to these lovely, tender moments written and read by Veronica Klash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IO SONO PERSEFONE FUTURA REGINA DEGLI INFERI. Persefone e Ade sono fidanzati. A questa notizia, Demetra scatena una tempesta di neve, e si rifiuta di placare la tormenta a meno che sua figlia non annulli il fidanzamento. Quando gli dei dell’Olimpo intervengono, il destino di Persefone verrà messo nelle loro mani... e loro sono in conflitto. Lasceranno che Persefone sposi Ade, entrando così in guerra con Demetra, oppure ostacoleranno la loro unione e impugneranno le armi contro il dio dell’Oltretomba? L’unica cosa certa è che presto ci sarà una guerra.

On a planet where violence and vengeance rule, in a galaxy where some are favored by fate, everyone develops a current gift, a unique power meant to shape the future. While most benefit from their current gifts, Akos and Cyra do not - their gifts make them vulnerable to others' control. Can they reclaim their gifts, their fates, and their lives and reset the balance of power in this world?

La enemistad entre perros y gatos es un asunto muy antiguo. Sin embargo, en el parque de San Lorenzo todos respetan la tregua hasta que una mañana se presenta un extraño espectáculo: hombres, perros y gatos culpándose mutuamente. Esta vez, sólo la magia evidenciará al responsable.

Transportation planners, engineers, and policymakers in the United States face the monumental task of righting the wrongs of their predecessors while charting the course for the next generation. This task requires empathy while pushing against forces in the industry that are resistant to change. How do you change a system that was never designed to be equitable? How do you change a system that continues to divide communities? In Inclusive Transportation, expert Veronica O. Davis shines a light on the inequitable and often destructive practice of transportation planning and engineering.

Curious about what the stars have in store for you? This audiobook bundle is the perfect introduction to astrology, guiding you through the basics and beyond. Whether you're new to astrology or want to expand your cosmic knowledge, these audiobooks offer accessible insights to help you understand yourself and the world around you. This bundle is perfect for anyone looking to explore self-discovery, personal growth, and spiritual insight through the ancient art of astrology.

In the boundless expanse of the universe, where stars dance in the night sky, "Wisdom of the Stars: Navigating Life's Path with Celestial Wisdom" beckons you on an extraordinary odyssey—a journey that bridges the realms of the celestial and the terrestrial. This audiobook is your guiding light, inviting you to uncover the profound insights and timeless teachings hidden within the stars. The wisdom of the stars has fascinated humanity for centuries, and within this audiobook, you'll discover that it's more than just stargazing.

Cecily Miller ha sido criada en la abundancia. Hija de un pastor, sin embargo, también ha sido criada en el afecto por el prójimo. Cosa que, para ella, se limita, simplemente, a las reuniones de caridad, entre pares, entre personas que viven sin sobresaltos; de ser posible, lejos de aquellos a quienes buscan ayudar. Sin embargo, la perspicacia de su familia y un golpe del destino la ponen frente a frente con lo que no conoce y que, en el fondo, la aterra.

Greta Green didn’t take the job at her local amusement park, Hyper Kid Magic Land, to be a star, she did it to reinvent herself. After the incident last year, Hyper Kid is her fresh start, and she is going to become the best employee they have ever had…whatever it takes.