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The 11th century was a dangerous time to be of the line unbroken of King Æthelred II Unread and his first queen, Æfgifu of York. Born in Hungary after King Canute III's failed attempt to murder her father, Edward the Exile, Margaret found her life turned upside down by King Edward the Confessor's discovery of her father's survival—and the resulting recall of her family to England.

Im Jahre 43 n. Chr. scheint die römische Eroberung Britanniens nahezu gewiss - bis ein zufälliges Zusammentreffen von König Prasutagus der Icener und einer entflohenen Sklavin königlicher Herkunft vom Stamm der Aeduer in Gallien das Schicksal der britannischen Inseln für immer ändern.

Actions can only speak louder than words when their intentions are clear. Are you tired of fighting? Feel like your actions and intentions keep getting lost in translation? Frustrated with feeling misunderstood and perpetually caught in a vicious cycle of miscommunication? Psychotherapist Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva, who was also tired of the cycle, developed the IAP Model—Intention, Action, Perception—which she calls the “Google Translate” of communication.

She Is the Light, Not the Lightning: For the Leo Woman Healing in Public is a reflective exploration of the inner world of the Leo woman, her loyalty, her visibility, her leadership, and the emotional responsibility she often carries for the people and spaces around her.

Lassen Sie sich auf eine Zeitreise ein, mehr als tausend Jahre in die Vergangenheit, und treffen Sie die erste und einzige regierende Kaiserin Chinas. Geboren als Wu Zhao erhielt sie den Herrschertitel „Zetian“ erst Wochen vor ihrem Tod im Jahre 705 vor unserer Zeitrechnung. Sie war die unerwünschte Tochter des Finanzministers Wu Shihuo – zu intelligent, zu gebildet und zu politisch versiert, um eine gute Ehefrau abzugeben; zumindest laut den zeitgenössischen Analekten des Konfuzius.

Mary Queen of the Scots tells Mary's true story, focusing primarily on her reign as queen of Scotland by celebrating her life more than her death, showing us all why she was truly a woman ahead of her time.

During football season, when NFL coaches gear up for war on the gridiron, their wives are left to fend for themselves. NFL wife B.J. Almond has had enough. When she walks in to find her head-coach husband in bed with one of his assistant coaches' wives, she is livid. But what really sets her off is when she discovers the other wives knew about the affair all along. Now she's furious and hungry for revenge. And what better way to exact that revenge than to air everyone's dirty laundry in a juicy tell-all book! 

Being a teen is truly the best time of your life—it's full of friendships, goals, and hope, something that is worth taking advantage of. But at the same time, the hustle and bustle of being a teen can keep you quite busy.

¿Te cuesta decir “no” aunque estés agotado? ¿Sientes culpa cada vez que intentas poner límites? Este libro es tu guía práctica para recuperar tu tiempo, tu energía y tu paz mental sin destruir tus relaciones.

A Novel of Memory, Surveillance, and the Ghosts We Choose to Follow Matthew Whitford once captured life through a lens with reverence and clarity. But when the woman he loved—Katie—vanishes without a trace on a routine field research trip, his world fractures.

Victoria Halloran was the heir of the great Whitcomb legacy which came with an estate beyond value situated on a private island, called Belle Isle, outside of Detroit. With her kind and attentive husband Herbert at her side, from there she reigned as queen on her throne. Unfortunately her throne was her bed—she was a hypochondriac invalid that had not escaped her world of pillows and linens for more than a dozen years. Imperious, entitled, and bitter, she only found happiness when the world revolved around her.

Discover the profound wisdom of the Second Matriarchy in "The Order of Eos: An Introductory Guide." This transformative book unveils the hidden history, teachings, and power dynamics of the Order, connected to the goddess Eos. Challenge societal norms as you explore the interplay of dominance and submission, the spiritual significance of power dynamics, and the balance of male servitude and female authority.

In this powerful memoir, Coline Monsarrat shares her journey of overcoming imposter syndrome, a condition that almost killed her in 2020. Many people think of imposter syndrome as only affecting careers or education. But the author discovered firsthand how it can infiltrate all aspects of our life without us even realizing it. And when it erupts in your health, the cost of it can be staggering.

Wealthy luxury boat maker Tim Dowd had all but given up on dating. He’s far too picky and his darker cravings don’t exactly qualify him as husband material in his conservative community. When an unforgettable newcomer arrives with a short-term aim of developing a new subdivision, Tim can’t help but wonder “What if?” Valerie Lawson has the full package. She’s stunning, smart, has a wicked sense of humor, and possesses lustful urges that rival his own. But the ambitious architect is a rising star and had never planned to stay.

Victims to Victors is a guide of how I've transformed my life. I couldn't keep this a secret, so I've decided to share it with the world. I was someone who was not in alignment with his name. Even though my parents named me Victor, I lived as a victim of my circumstances for a very long time.

How would you like to be given a new identity to live by and then removed from your sisters and brothers—never to be legally permitted to contact them again—even upon your deathbed? This is just one of many examples of red tape adoptees are forced to contend with. This book reveals the making of the current child welfare system. The pioneers who built and profited from the industry continue to deny adoptees access to documents that could lead them back to their families. This book protects you against adoption profiteers and traffickers who profess God is on their side.

This book includes real-life screening questions and conversations that will help recruiters match candidate's resumes to Java development job descriptions; it’ll prepare recruiters for asking questions of their candidates to ascertain level of expertise. In order to ask these questions effectively, the recruiter must first understand the technologies, right? This is why this book also starts off describing the principles of Java development using areas of development, categories of Java developers, description of the different frameworks tools, and how they are used.

As the Olympics approach, Everette suppresses his most ardent emotions for his trainee, Sophie, while doing everything he can to make sure she wins the gold medal. But Sophie has let her most intense desires and her relationship with her coach, who's way older then her, get in the way. A desire so powerful, yet so impossible to fulfill will stand in the way of their path to victory, leaving them with no choice but to...

Königin Elizabeth Tudor ist auch heute noch als „Gloriana“ bekannt. Ein Name, der auf den Sieg ihrer kleinen Flotte wendiger Schiffe über die 131 Galleonen der spanischen Armada im Ärmelkanal am 6. August 1588 zurückgeht. In diesem wunderschönen biographischen Sachbuch lernen Sie Elizabeth so persönlich kennen wie nie zuvor. Ob Sie Fan der Tudor-Dynastie sind, oder dies Ihre erste Entdeckungsreise in die englische Geschichte ist, Sie werden einen wertvollen Einblick in den Geist der vielleicht legendärsten Frau der Weltgeschichte bekommen.

Lady is a ladybug who sees the world differently from everybody else. Nonetheless, Lady recognizes that being different is a superpower, not a reason to be an outcast. This compelling story follows Lady on her quest to prove she is more than her dyslexia. Not only must Lady overcome difficulties in reading and writing, but she must also confirm she is as capable as any man! Although Lady struggles with her understanding of words, she has many other talents to show the world.