Editora: Aroha
The Mediocre Man by José Ingenieros This philosophical essay explores the contrast between mediocrity and greatness in human character. Ingenieros critiques conformity, intellectual stagnation, and lack of ambition, advocating for personal growth, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence to elevate both individual and societal progress.
I never believed love could happen to someone like me.Until I met the man who taught me I was worthy. I never thought I’d fall in love with my enemy, but Luca has stolen my heart.If only high school was as easy to deal with as my mafia boyfriend. But I soon realize that my problems extend outside the realm of teenage drama.My mother’s absence has brought too much attention to me.And her return catches the eye of, not one, but two crime bosses. Soon I learn that I am going to pay the price for her mistakes—caught in the crosshairs of her past.I pray no on pulls the trigger. There’s only one man who can get me out, and I’ve put my trust in him.But I may have misjudged Luca.Because when it comes to his work for the family or me… Which will he choose?Ver livro
When a family friend died unexpectedly, Dr. Mary Jumbelic was pulled into the investigation-and uncovered the true cause of death. This woman was one of hundreds uanble to move, unable to speak, laying on autopsy tables due to violent crimes. Mary uses her unique voice to speak for these victims and seek justice. Throughout her career as a medical examiner, Mary saw female bodies that had been sexually violated, battered, stabbed, and shot. Their corpses were dismembered. Some were buried in shallow graves, while others meticulously hidden. A majority of these deaths had been caused by someone the women knew-just like her friend. As a woman in a man's world, Mary spent her life honing her forensic skills. Through this work, she came to terms with events in her own life. Experiencing motherhood in juxtaposition with her job provided constant reminders of her two lives: one with the living, and one with the dead. Personal and professional experiences are interwoven in this tapestry of memoir. Real Women. True stories. We bear witness and use the truth to effect change. Together, we speak her name.Ver livro
Miles is hoping to move on from the heartbreaking loss of his former lover. But when a casual fling with a co-worker spirals into another emotional whirlwind, the life he’s fought to rebuild hangs in the balance. Can Miles finally learn from his mistakes, or will his choices keep dragging him under? Don’t miss the gripping second installment of Casual Encounters With Women From Work.Ver livro
Varg has already completed no few tests in order to consider himself an experienced survivor in this world of zombies. But will that actually be enough? After all, fate is no slacker, the system neither, and it is quite probable that these two capricious ladies have joined forces. His future involves more tests in new worlds. Will he meet a new friend there? Or will he meet hoary vampires? Or maybe a mysterious lady to rescue in her hour of need. Or perhaps all this and more. Who knows? Well, the system knows, for sure, seducing Varg with ever newer tasks.Ver livro
The fiercer the battle, the sweeter the spoils Sutherland MacCoinnich flirts his way into the hardest hearts and most forbidden beds. All the ladies adore him. All except one. As lovely as she is infuriating, the daughter of Chieftain Greyloch barely gives him a passing glance. When she does, it's only to tell him he smells more like a horse than a Highlander. And to add insult to injury, the woman cost him a keg of fine whisky in a bet. An enticing trinity of beauty, wit, and fire. She would be his. Forever. If Sorcha Greyloch doesn't marry soon, she's sure to be the death of her father. Many a desirable suitor has come calling, but she has refused them all. She knows who she wants. She's loved Sutherland MacCoinnich since the first time he darkened her clan's door. But she's not about to tell him that until she has him on his knees. After all, most men share a particular trait. They're driven to possess what they think they can't possibly have. The womanizer of Clan MacCoinnich is about to be tamed by the one woman he feared he would never win, but unexpected danger lurks in Castle Greyloch. A danger that threatens the dueling lovers' future. Contains mature themes.Ver livro
With this exciting reissue, you can relive the emotion and passion of Carole Mortimer's powerful story.Remembering his touch…Suffering from amnesia is hard enough, but when Velvet learns that she may have been unfaithful to her beloved husband, it's almost too much to handle. Striking Jerard Daniels may claim to have known her intimately, but her mind is a blank…Velvet's memory loss was triggered by her husband's death on the day their son was born. Now she remembers nothing. Could Jerard be lying? It seems unlikely, if Velvet felt as passionate about Jerard then as she does now…Ver livro
