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Ein charmant-heruntergekommener Landsitz in den schottischen Highlands, eine Gruppe Banker beim Teambuilding, eine schwungvolle Haushälterin mit gebrochenem Arm, Lord und Lady McIntosh, die das alles unter einen Hut bringen müssen, dazu jede Menge Tiere - und am Ende weiß keiner, was eigentlich passiert ist.

Over the past decade, our understanding of the cognition of literature has been transformed by scientific discoveries, such as the mirror neuron system and its role in empathy. Addressing questions such as why we care so deeply about fictional characters, what brain activities are sparked when we read literature, and how literary works and scholarship can inform the cognitive sciences, this book surveys the exciting recent developments in the field of cognitive literary studies.

Paula, nata il 22 ottobre 1963, è una ragazza felice, innamorata del marito, appassionata del suo lavoro. La sua è una vita semplice, che non ha niente a che vedere con quella di sua madre Isabel. Due donne, due destini diversi. Improvvisamente Paula si ammala di una malattia gravissima, la porfiria, che la trascina in un coma da cui non c'è ritorno. Isabel accorre al suo capezzale per cercare di trattenerla in vita, o forse per accompagnarla dolcemente verso la fine...

"Abandon hope all ye who enter here." Dante, our young, naive hero, has woken from a deep sleep to find himself in a cold, dark wood. Before he can begin to work out where he is, his path is blocked by a leopard, a lion, and a she-wolf. Things get worse from there, and our pilgrim finds himself on a journey through the very depths of hell. Why is he there, and will he ever make it out alive?

More than just a good listen, Angels I’ve Met Along the Way is a self-help novel that offers beneficial advice to individuals and couples, and at far less than the price of counseling. Written by a doctor of counseling psychology, this poetic novel is about relationships and the importance of family. Told in beautiful prose, it dares to answer the deepest questions of modern couples.

Security, a sparkling sea view and the best kind of neighbours - The Starlings gated community has it all. The residents are like family to each other, in a place where doors are left open and children run free. But that all changes when an idyllic street party takes a dark turn. Who knows what really happened to him? And what answers are harboured within the old building, a former asylum?

Soy su entretenimiento, su juguete, el pago de la deuda. Me digo que le odio, pero cada vez que entra en mi habitación, mi cuerpo me traiciona. ¿Cómo puedo desearle y temerle al mismo tiempo? No me di cuenta de que esto sería una completa anarquía. Debería haberlo sabido. Cuando interviene Mount, no hay reglas. No me rendiré. No mostraré debilidad. Me mantendré firme y saldré de esta empresa con mi corazón y mi alma intactos. Pero él tiene otros planes....

Nathan King, socio de Joyerías Diamond, un hombre que vive para los riesgos y las emociones fuertes, conoce a Elizabeth Castillo en una noche de copas enredándose en una aventura apasionada sin saber que sus caminos estaban unidos de tiempo atrás.

Leopold Gallagher, un rico hombre de negocios inglés de familia aristocrática, serio y obsesionado por el trabajo, conoce una noche en la terraza de su casa a la que, en un principio, toma por la amante de su viejo vecino. Catalina Stapleton, la nueva habitante del piso de al lado, es una joven extrovertida y generosa que disfruta ayudando al prójimo. En cuanto cruza dos palabras con su estirado vecino decide que, aunque él mismo no lo sepa, el señor Gallagher es un hombre infeliz que necesita ser salvado de sí mismo.

Regina Talbot-Jones has always known her rambling family home was haunted. She's also aware her brother has invited one of his friends to attend an ill-conceived séance. She didn't count on that friend being so handsome...and she certainly didn't expect him to be a dragon. Younger son of a family of shapeshifting dragons, Highlander Colin MacAlasdair has lived a life free of both family duty and mortal cares....

Isabel Stenzel Byrnes and Anabel Stenzel tell of their lifelong struggle to pursue normal lives with cystic fibrosis while grappling with the realization that they will die young. Their story reflects the physical and emotional challenges of a particularly aggressive form of CF and tells how the twins' bicultural heritage - Japanese and German - influenced the way they coped with these challenges.

Esto no puede estar pasándole a ella. Al menos eso es lo que se repite Achu, una y otra vez, cuando su ordenada vida -una meteórica carrera en un conocido bufete de San Diego, un novio atractivo y con una buena posición económica- salta por los aires y, de pronto, se encuentra en una cabaña perdida, en mitad de una tormenta de nieve y sin otra compañía que un desconocido de ascendencia nativo americana, de pocas palabras y con los ojos azules más bonitos del mundo. Las cosas ya no pueden ir a peor, o... ¿quizá sí?

Read this book for free with your Kindle Unlimited membership! History of Scotland Scotland is a surprising country that will take your breath away if you decide to visit it. But the same can be said if you want to find out more about its intriguing, rich history that will certainly captivate you. Have you ever wondered about the events that shaped the history of Scotland? If the answer is yes, we challenge you to read this book, as it represents an overview of the main events and people that contributed to the creation of this beautiful country. We also provide a brief travel guide for you...

FonoLibro se enorgullece en presentar el audiolibro en español "Los 7 pasos para el éxito en el amor" escrito y narrado por Dra. Isabel Gomez-Bassols, anfitriona del programa popular de consejos en Univisión Radio y autora de otros títulos como "Los 7 pasos para ser más feliz" y "Los 7 pasos para el éxito en la vida" disponible también de FonoLibro. En "Los 7 pasos para el éxito en el amor," la Dra. Isabel te ofrece la guía imprescindible para lograr una relación de pareja feliz y sana en tan sólo siete pasos.

We’re so afraid of aging that we begin to devalue ourselves and others with each passing year. The words "30 years old" incites panic. Seniors live in separate communities, and they barely interact with young people, while middle-aged people spend millions each year on anti-aging products. But what if we have it all wrong?

The war for Scottish independence rages, but it's only a matter of time before England is victorious. Exhausted and battle-weary, Highland dragon Erik MacAlasdair will face unknown seas to seek the Templar stronghold and claim a power so great it could free his beloved homeland forever....

hello!! i am isabel and i am just here to share my faith and experiences with you about God! ✝️💜

Madoc of Avandos is on a journey to cement alliances. Targeted by an assassin, he needs a companion who can fight. When dragon shifter Moiread MacAlasdair returns from war, he knows she's the best woman for the job. Duty and political strength compel Moiread to agree, but when they cross into the otherworld and Madoc's life is threatened, Moiread jumps into protection mode-and will do whatever it takes to keep the man of her dreams alive.

Elise is cursed. Every time she touches someone, she experiences how they will die. And when she predicts, but is unable to prevent, her brother's death, Elise is desperate to escape her terrible gift. Then she meets Claire, a vampire tasked with helping Elise master her rare powers - and recruiting her to the Veil, a secret organisation determined to protect the paranormal world at all cost.

Un valioso Greco del que no se tenía noticia sale a subasta en Nueva York. Carolina Valdés, sofisticada marchante de arte, recibe en su hotel la visita de Philip, un rudo taxista de Brooklyn, quien la embarca en una peligrosa aventura destinada a demostrar que el cuadro, robado por los nazis a su familia, le pertenece.