The Library

Francis Rosenfeld

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When the search for meaning yields too much. Welcome to reality according to everybody.

Disponibile da: 17/07/2023.

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Knocked Down - A High-Risk Memoir

Aileen Weintraub

A laugh-out-loud memoir about a free-spirited Brooklyn girl who, after a whirlwind romance, finds herself living in a rickety farmhouse, pregnant, and faced with five months of doctor-prescribed bed rest because of unusually large fibroids. 
 
 
 
Aileen Weintraub has been running away from commitment her entire life, hopping from one job and one relationship to the next. When her father suddenly dies, she flees her Jewish Brooklyn community for the wilds of the country, where she unexpectedly falls in love with a man who knows a lot about produce, tractors, and how to take a person down in one jiu-jitsu move. Within months of saying "I do," she's pregnant, life is on track, and then wham! Her doctor slaps a high-risk label on her uterus and sends her to bed for five months. 
 
  
 
As her husband's farmhouse begins to collapse and her marriage starts to do the same, Weintraub finally confronts her grief for her father while fighting for the survival of her unborn baby. Will she stay or will she once again run away from it all? 
 
   
 
Knocked Down is an emotionally charged roller-coaster ride of survival and growth. It is a story about marriage, motherhood, and the risks we take.

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Ask a Native New Yorker -...

Jake Dobkin

Ask a Native New Yorker is Jake Dobkin's essential guide to the Big Apple's culture, people, and lifestyles. 
 
 
 
As a third-generation New Yorker who was born, bred, and educated there, Jake Dobkin was such a fan of his hometown that he started Gothamist, a popular and acclaimed website with a focus on news, events, and culture in the city, and Ask a Native New Yorker became one of its most popular columns. This book version features all original writing and aims to help newbies evolve into real New Yorkers with humor and a command of the facts. 
 
 
 
In forty-eight short essays and eleven sidebars, the book offers practical information about transportation, apartment hunting, and even cultivating relationships for anyone fresh to the Big Apple. Subjects include "Why is New York the greatest city in the world?," "Where should I live?," "Where do you find peace and quiet when you feel overwhelmed?," and "Who do I have to give up my subway seat to?" 
 
 
 
Part philosophy, part anecdote collection, and part no-nonsense guide, Ask a Native New Yorker will become the default gift for transplants to New York, whether they're here for internships, college, or starting a new job.

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A Modest Proposal

Jonathan Swift

Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal offers a scathing commentary on 18th-century Ireland's poverty. The narrator, with chilling seriousness, proposes a solution to the burden of poor children: selling them as food to the wealthy. This outrageous idea, delivered in a satirical tone, mocks the indifference of England towards Ireland's struggles.

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When Sally Killed Harry: A...

Lucy Roth

‘Dark and funny’ Jackie Kabler, author of The Murder List
‘Deliciously dark and hilariously witty’ Sunday Post
'A razor-sharp revenge thriller with bite, brains and a body count' The Observer
Say hello to Sally.
This is the story of how I killed Harry Collins. Destined to be the great love of my life – until one day I wake up in the Big Apple with the world's worst hangover, an empty bank account, and the sinking feeling that my life just nosedived. How it happened is a blur, but one thing is clear: I’ve been swindled and I’m not happy about it.
She’s the woman of your dreams.
And it's all thanks to Harry – a total dreamboat and a devil in disguise. He’s got charm, secrets, and a smile that screams trouble. Little did I know, Harry's not just a pretty face – he's a liar and conman.
Or is she your worst nightmare?
When I discover I’m not the only victim, I decide it’s only right I take my revenge. And with a group of wronged women behind me, murder isn’t on the agenda yet because Harry’s in for a nightmare and I’m only just getting started…
A wicked, whip-smart revenge thriller, perfect for fans of Katy Brent, Bella Mackie and anyone who wants to take their revenge on The Tinder Swindler or Sweet Bobby.Readers LOVE When Sally Killed Harry!
‘Darkly funny’ i News
‘Witty and sharp’ Bella
‘Everything a romcom gone wrong should be’ BookTrib
‘Sharp, brilliantly written, addictive’ Cosy Moose
‘Incredibly pacy, funny, oh-so-dark, devious and dare I say, relatable… I loved everything about it!’ Noelle Holton, author of His Truth Her Truth
‘Wow! I loved it. Devoured it in two days. It was dark, delicious and deadly.’ Louise Swanson, author of End of Story
‘I couldn't put it down … I'll have what Lucy Roth is having’ L.M. Chilton, author of Don’t Swipe Right
‘A bold and clever coming-of-rage story that gives a razor sharp twist on the classic romcom’ Victoria Hawthorne, author of The Darkest Night
‘The characters leapt off the page, their back stories were compelling and drove the story well. The Sally and Harry names riff was also good fun.’ Kay Wilson, author of The Stand-Up Mam
'Whip-smart characters and a compelling story' Lucy Vine, author of Date with Destiny
‘Found family, found salvation and found mission – plus a few surprises along the way. And yep, you will root for all of them.’ Reader review
‘Sally is a compelling anti-heroine who reminds me of Jason Dean – Christian Slater’s character from Heathers. She’s unhinged… and watching her unravel is part of the glee.’ Reader review
‘A darkly funny and unhinged wish fulfilment tale about women pushed to the edge to get justice in a patriarchal society.’ Reader review
‘If you’re looking for a rom-com that’s anything but conventional When Sally Killed Harry will have you laughing, gasping and rooting for Sally and her crew every step of the way.’ Reader review
‘Sardonic and sharply written… a fun, fast-paced read’ Reader review
‘A bold, unapologetic and raw exploration of frustration, fury, and the simmering rage women feel when the world constantly asks them to

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How to spoil your health? Bad...

BARAKATH

Fictional funny health steps you should follow. Just for fun!!!

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Questions for Couples Edition...

Sina Kim-Renken

Hi and welcome! 
The way we communicate nowadays, via email, WhatsApp, or Twitter, is different. That's for sure. But that doesn't mean our good old face-to-face conversation is out of date. 
This collection of 60 conversation starters will help you connect. The concept is very straightforward, and you will find yourself in a deep conversation in no time. 
Each question you are about to hear is followed by 3 minutes of music. If you are not interested in one of the questions, simply skip the chapter to hear the next one. If you need more time, pause the audiobook and press play when you are finished talking. 
What is inside:60 Questions for couplesEach followed by 3 minutes of musicTopic: Deep ConversationStraightforward conceptShort introduction 
Enjoy! 
Oh and before I forget, you can find other editions from this series and a bundle.

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