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Barbara Butcher was early in her recovery from alcoholism when she found an unexpected lifeline: a job at the Medical Examiner’s Office in New York City. The second woman ever hired for the role of Death Investigator in Manhattan, she was the first to last more than three months. The work was gritty, demanding, morbid, and sometimes dangerous—and she loved it. In What the Dead Know, she writes with the kind of New York attitude and bravado you might expect from decades in the field, investigating more than 5,500 death scenes, 680 of which were homicides.

In 1938, 29-year-old 'Nicky' cancelled a ski holiday and instead spent nine months masterminding a seemingly impossible plan to rescue hundreds of Jewish children and find them homes in the UK. Over 6,000 people are alive today because of his efforts. What motivated an ordinary man to do something so extraordinary? This book, written by his daughter, Barbara, explores the 106-year life of an incredible humanitarian, a man whose legacy only came to public light decades later.

Born in the United States, but reared in Mexico, Harrison Shepherd finds precarious shelter but no sense of home on his thrilling odyssey. Life is whatever he learns from housekeepers and, one fateful day, by mixing plaster for famed muralist Diego Rivera. When he goes to work for Rivera, his wife, exotic artist Kahlo, and exiled leader Lev Trotsky, Shepherd inadvertently casts his lot with art and revolution.

Kerstin Kvist didn't know what to expect when she took up a job with the Cosway family at their odd, almost grand, house. The family turned out to be even odder than the house: living at home with the widowed Mrs. Cosway were her four daughters and a son who haunted the house. Then, just as Kerstin was getting some inkling of what was going on, a stranger sets the family on a path to self-destruction...

When young Tyballis discovers her husband has been arrested for murder, she is delighted. As a young orphan coerced to marry her abusive neighbor, she was horribly used. Now is her chance to be rid of him for good and find the confidence she never had. When Tyballis joins forces with the motley network of Andrew’s informers and thieves, they are lured into the dark and dangerous world of medieval London’s political intrigue and back alley slums.

Breaking Free is more than a memoir; it’s an inspiring testament to the transformative power of education, courage, and self-discovery. Tara’s journey reveals the emotional cost and the profound liberation that comes from confronting family trauma, seeking truth, and embracing an authentic life. Through candid, heartfelt storytelling, this powerful narrative speaks directly to anyone who’s ever felt trapped, silenced, or misunderstood.

Some secrets refuse to stay buried… even in paradise. Rose is settling into being a newlywed and hosting guests at Seaview Bed & Breakfast on the Caribbean island of Anguilla. Whispers of spies on the island begin to circulate. Someone threatens to unmask them. Rose’s peaceful retreat risks becoming a battleground. At a lavish party, the hostess introduces a British couple to a Russian one, and the tension seethes. Recognition. Sizzling hostility. Delicious gossip makes the grapevine hum. Were the men spies on opposite sides? Or do the wives share a more dangerous past?

Du hast keine Ahnung, wie man Kartoffeln kocht, aber keine Lust mehr auf Tiefkühlpizza? Dann bist du hier richtig. „Was ist mit Essen?“ ist der Podcast für alle, die zum ersten Mal frisch und selbst kochen – ohne Stress, ohne Fachchinesisch, dafür mit vielen Aha-Momenten. TV-Koch Mirko Reeh und Texterin Barbara Stromberg nehmen dich mit in die Küche mit Basics, Anekdoten, Küchenmythen und Rezepten, die wirklich funktionieren. Jede Folge dreht sich um ein konkretes Thema – von Nudeln bis Tomaten – und zeigt dir: 👉 Wie du einfach anfängst 👉 Was du wirklich brauchst 👉 Und...

In her debut, captivating, genre-bending contemporary novel, Barbara Burton draws us into the world of her intrepid protagonist Skyler Bennett. Skyler Bennett is reclusive, lonely, and depressed living in a small town in Southern California. She takes walks with her black lab at night to find peace and escape thoughts of her abusive family and the death of her supportive husband. One late night, during her regular walk down Rushville Street, she observes a murder in progress. Her life takes a turn when the assailant sees her face.

War gibt es Schöneres als einen Winter in Virgin River? Dieses Jahr hat Becca zu Weihnachten nur einen Wunsch: endlich über Denny Cutler hinwegzukommen. Vor drei Jahren verließ er sie und brach ihr das Herz. Es ist an der Zeit, nach vorne zu schauen. Kurzerhand beschließt sie, Denny unangekündigt in Virgin River zu besuchen, um mit ihrer Jugendliebe abzuschließen. Das kleine Dorf in den Bergen heißt sie auf zauberhafteste Art willkommen.

In den dunklen Tiefen der Galaxis, wo die Konsularische Hegemonie und das Triarchat von Vaylen einen fragilen Frieden wahren, wartet ein Geheimnis, das die Zukunft aller Spezies verändern könnte. Als Überlebender einer Mission, die nie hätte scheitern dürfen, stehst du vor einer Wahrheit, die dein gesamtes Dasein infrage stellt. Deine Entscheidungen bestimmen nicht nur dein eigenes Schicksal – sie werden über den Verlauf der Geschichte der ganzen Galaxis entscheiden.

Caemos durante varios segundos, muchos más de los que esperaba. Por fin, me estrello contra el suelo. Eric cae sobre mí, todavía gritando. Miro a mi alrededor y le doy un empujón suave para que se quite de encima. Se suponía que era una misión sencilla, casi aburrida. Colarme en un museo para robar una reliquia mágica es pan comido. Pero algo debe haber salido mal, porque antes estábamos dentro de un edificio y ahora nos encontramos en plena naturaleza. Además, antes era de noche y ahora apenas está anocheciendo. ¿Cómo es posible? ¿Dónde estamos?

Emmalyn McGuire has finally found her rhythm as a kindergarten teacher—but the once-in-a-lifetime love she reads about in her favorite books? Still missing. Enter Hunter Kane, a brooding military pilot recovering from a life-altering accident. Grieving, injured, and reeling from the loss of his closest friend, Hunter retreats to Ocean Shores—only to find himself the temporary guardian of his late buddy’s young daughter.

Bienvenue au Kiwi Business Café : un café chaud, une dose d'inspiration entrepreneuriale avec Barbara Manivet et Leadkiwi! Après 20 ans d'immersion auprès de dirigeants de startups innovantes, elle partage avec vous, en toute authenticité, ses propres inspirations ainsi que les précieux éclairages de leaders visionnaires qu'elle a côtoyés. Le Kiwi Business Café est bien plus qu'un simple podcast : c'est un espace de réflexion privilégié sur la croissance, tant personnelle que professionnelle, envisagée sous l'angle stimulant de l'entreprise. Que vous soyez un entrepreneur en ...

My name is Asia Quicksilver, and my life has never been a bed of roses. Well, I spent a lot of time in bed, but not to sleep. As a, well, let's say... lady of the night, I’ve seen a lot of action between the bedsheets. I won't apologize for my employment at De Luna House, the most luxurious brothel in London, but I'm not planning to make it forever. Once I set aside enough pounds to move out of London, I’ll start fresh.

A sense of unrest is growing among the descendants of those who survived the asteroid impact. It's been 230 years since it hit earth. Some feel it’s time to leave the retrofitted mine. The mayor enforces the old rules. Only when he feels it's safe will anyone go topside. That’s despite the breakdowns and crop failures. So, the rebellion begins.

Madame Brussels, the most legendary brothel keeper in 19th-century Melbourne, is still remembered and celebrated today. But until now, little has been known about Caroline Hodgson, the woman behind the alter ego. Born in Prussia to a working-class family, Hodgson arrived in Melbourne in 1871. Left alone when her police-officer husband was sent to work in remote Victoria, she turned her hand to running brothels.

No, it's not a joke, but time for the big adventure. The soul is ready to start life anew. Assisted by consultants Lee and Jo, the soul ponders the many aspects of the physical world, eventually finding the exact placement it needs in order to evolve in this lifetime. Later the four-and-a-half year-old child finds her way into the magical corner shop, where kindly old Mrs. Mills helps her to choose the protective behaviours that will see her safely through childhood.

In 2000, a Chinese woman gave birth to twins in a bamboo grove, trying to avoid detection by the government because she already had two daughters. Two years later, an American couple travelled to Shaoyang to adopt a Chinese toddler they thought had been abandoned. Their understanding had been that China's brutal one-child policy was leading to hundreds of abandoned girls, desperate for the care of adopted parents.

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