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There's only one thing notorious thief Lyta loves more than a big score: her little brother, Kit. But when Kit is arrested for producing seditious pamphlets, he stands to lose not only his printing press, but possibly his life. In exchange for her brother's freedom, Lyta strikes a daring bargain with the king -she will steal the infamous Book of Gold: a mysterious manuscript reputed to be hiding vast magical power within.

When 21-year-old Gwendoline Crockford signed up to join the Berkshire Constabulary in 1951, she had little idea of what she was getting herself into. Whether carrying a human skeleton out of the woods, finding a missing child, investigating thefts, or chasing an escaped zebra, every day brought fresh adventures. In this nostalgic, tender and honest account of post-war British society, we follow a bright, determined woman navigating a man's world, serving as many people as she can.

Spanning over 500 years, Pura Belpré Award winner Ruth Behar's epic novel tells the stories of four girls from different generations of a Jewish family, many of them forced to leave their country and start a new life.

Als Harriet, 21 Jahre alt und hoch verschuldet, ein Schreiben von einem Anwalt in Cornwall erhält, glaubt sie zunächst ihre verzweifelten Gebete erhört: Ihr wird ein großzügiges Erbe in Form eines Herrenhauses inmitten ausgedehnter Ländereien in Aussicht gestellt, Erblasserin sei ihre kürzlich verstorbene Großmutter. Es gibt nur ein Problem: Harriets Großeltern sind seit 20 Jahren tot. Eine Verwechslung? Inspiriert von ihrer Vergangenheit als Teilzeit-Wahrsagerin beschließt Harriet, dem Schicksal auf die Sprünge zu helfen, und fährt nach Cornwall.

The Boston Westerlys are reuniting for a wedding - a longtime wish for its matriarch. If only Nicolette, the youngest of the clan’s siblings, could find love. With her true parentage suddenly in question, she feels like more of an outsider than ever. It figures that the one guest of any comfort is her grandmother’s greatest enemy. Now, Nicolette’s only impulse is to run. Disappearing to a small Iowa town, she can build a future on her terms without the Westerly name or money - or the secrets that have divided the family for years.

When television producer Sophia is assigned to convince Christmas fanatic Will to be on their reality show, she imagines him to be an oddball mama's boy wearing a reindeer sweater. What she doesn't expect is the handsome, mysterious man who captures her attention and seems determined to win her heart. Their attraction is undeniable, and as charming Sophia convinces Will to work with her, she slowly unwraps the secrets in his past that make this determined and soulful man still yearn for the childhood he never had.

Dex works as a gardener for Dr Jefferson at his home on Hexam Place in Pimlico: an exclusive street inhabited by the rich, and serviced by the not so rich. The hired help, a motley assortment of au pairs, drivers and cleaners, decide to form the St Zita Society (Zita was the patron saint of domestic servants) as an excuse to meet at the pub and air their grievances. When Dex is invited to one of these meetings, the others find that he is a strange man, ill at ease with human beings....

When we talk about the practice of gratitude, we're not talking about saying "thank you" or counting your possessions. Rather, the practice of gratitude is about consciously taking time to be grateful for all the good things in our lives and altering our perspective to focus on that gratitude daily. There is an increasing global interest in gratitude, with the increasing numbers of articles and studies being published, but why all the fuss, and why now?

Playboy Mason Thorne is nothing short of complicated. Though he was a movie star at a young age, his life took a downward spiral when he turned to drugs after losing his mother. He cleaned up his act and became a senator but still keeps his distance from most everyone - including his own father. There are plenty of women around, but most are gone by morning.

We are just two sisters watching Brooklyn 99 and sharing our thoughts on each episode

Ko Puripaha te tapanga ka tukuna ki Te Pane Kaewa, a, ki Te Tairawhiti o Aotearoa e pakanga ana etahi kokoro tokorua kia whakawahia hai pane.

Together we can make a world where all children grow mentally fit and cognitively strong. But what about the days—and there are many—when we feel completely, totally, and undeniably disheartened? The days that threaten joy and attempt to swipe our hope. These are the days when we need tools, resources, and straightforward conversations to know that hope can stick—even in the stickiest situations.

Kurzüberblick über das aktuelle Geschehen im Vergabewesen für Praktiker: News aus dem Vergabewesen und neue Entwicklungen im Vergaberecht, va zu Österreich und EU

Hey!What’s up guys? Welcome to faith for the moment. Let’s have fun, and talk about faith. In this podcast Luis speaks about life, culture, news, random thoughts and the Bible to encourage you to have faith for the moment. Let’s Go!!

Nina ist ein ganz normaler Teenie. Aber viele aus ihrem Umfeld lassen sie etwas anderes spüren. Denn Nina sitzt seit anderthalb Jahren nach einem Reitunfall im Rollstuhl. Eigentlich kommt sie mit der Situation ganz gut zurecht. Das, was nervt, sind die mitleidigen Blicke, die unüberwindbaren Hindernisse auf Straßen und in Gebäuden und die Überfürsorge ihrer Mutter. Zu allem Überfluss wird ihr dann auch noch an der neuen Schule von ihren Mitschülern Fabian und Max das Leben schwer gemacht.

Jiddy Vardy is a survivor. Rescued at birth, she grows up in Robin Hood's Bay, a community which harbours a dangerous secret that could get you killed. Always the outsider, with her dark skin and hair, at sixteen Jiddy is clever, brave and headstrong, soon risking her life and freedom to play her part in the Bay's clandestine activities. Then, just as romance blossoms and Jiddy finally feels like she belongs, figures from the past threaten to tear her world apart, and she has to decide where her loyalties truly lie.

Join Elmer Elevator on an unforgettable adventure in My Father’s Dragon, a timeless children’s classic by Ruth Stiles Gannett. Elmer’s daring journey to the magical Wild Island is filled with excitement and heart as he sets out to rescue a captive baby dragon. Along the way, Elmer faces clever challenges, encounters playful yet mischievous animals, and discovers the true meaning of bravery and kindness.

Timmy and Tammy are on a field trip to the Road Safety Community Park. What will they learn about road safety?

Timmy and Tammy want to know what Singapore is, but everyone is giving them a different answer. Soon, they come up with their own definition of Singapore that is both creative and heartwarming.

Grandpa takes out a few interesting items from when he was a young boy. What will Timmy and Tammy learn about the war that Grandpa lived through?