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Neuf jours. C'est ce qu'il reste à vivre à Mia Hayes, surnommée affectueusement « Rabbit ». Neuf jours, après plusieurs mois de combat – parce que Rabbit est une battante, une Irlandaise bien trempée. À son chevet, famille et proches se relaient en un joyeux ballet de souvenirs. Entre silences, gaffes et fous rires, toute la vie de Rabbit ressurgit alors : l'enfance, l'adolescence, Johnny son grand amour, et Juliet, sa fille de 12 ans – une certaine idée du bonheur... Au fil des jours, tous s'interrogent sur leur vie et accompagnent Rabbit dans un voyage émotionnel d'une grande intensité. Quel meilleur bagage pour partir vers la lumière ?

Na het overlijden van haar ouders reist Harriet Devereux naar de Hebriden. Daar staat Bhalla House: al generaties lang in haar – verre – familie. Het enorme huis is verwaarloosd en Harriet twijfelt tussen verkopen of investeren in een luxe hotel. Tijdens een inspectie inverband met de restauratiekosten stuiten ze onder een vloer op menselijke resten, waarschijnlijk al van een eeuw geleden. Via oude dagboeken en brieven die ze vindt, ontdekt Harriet dat aan het begin van de twintigste eeuw Beatrice Blake in het huis woonde, een jonge aristocrate die pas getrouwd was met de gevierde schilder en naturalist Theodor Blake. Een erg gelukkig huwelijk lijkt het niet te zijn geweest. En dan zet een enkele kus een keten van gebeurtenissen in gang die hun levens voorgoed zal veranderen…

This comprehensive biography explores the life of a pioneering educator and activist who transformed our understanding of children's minds. Born in 1870 in Chiaravalle, Italy, Maria Montessori defied societal norms with her self-confidence, strong will, and fiery temperament during a time when women were expected to be submissive. She pursued her education relentlessly, becoming a doctor at a time when female graduates were met with scandal. Rejecting the conventional path of marriage and motherhood, she chose to focus on her career, even giving up her son to do so. At around thirty, Montessori was inspired by her work with underprivileged children in the San Lorenzo neighborhood, leading her to envision a new educational approach that would change schools and society. Despite facing significant resistance—scientists deemed her ideas too mystical and clergy too scientific—she gained recognition and established the influential Montessori Method, which is now globally practiced. This nuanced portrait of Montessori, who remains a controversial figure, is the first biography by an author outside the Montessori movement, featuring access to original letters, diaries, and previously unpublished materials.

Ogni anno, il cinque febbraio, nonna Agata insegna alla nipote Agatina i segreti della preparazione dei dolci in onore della santa di cui entrambe portano il nome. Mentre impastano le cassatelle a forma di seno, la nonna racconta il martirio della Santuzza, avvertendo la nipote sui pericoli del mondo maschile: «... Devi sapere che gli uomini, se non ci provi piacere quando ti toccano, si sentono mezzi masculi, ma guai a te se ci provi piacere, perché allora ti collocano tra le buttane». Questi avvertimenti, insieme alla ricetta delle cassatelle, sono eredità indispensabili per formare Agatina come donna. Dal profumo di ricotta e cioccolato nella cucina, parte la rievocazione della storia di due famiglie siciliane e delle loro donne, ognuna con un significato speciale legato alle minne. Nonna Agata ripete che il conto delle minne deve essere pari: due seni e due dolci per ogni fanciulla. Tuttavia, la vita è imprevedibile e il seno può nascondere malattia e disamore. Da Catania a Palermo, seguendo la protagonista, Agatina dovrà affrontare il suo percorso verso una femminilità matura, portando con sé gli insegnamenti delle sue antenate. Giuseppina Torregrossa esplora il corpo e i bisogni delle donne con una narrazione che unisce il fascino dell'epico alla delicatezza di un diario intimo, creando un romanzo vitale e ricco di sapori.

The dead woman on a cold slab in the Arizona morgue was a talented artist recently arrived from the West Coast. The Washington State Attorney General's office thinks this investigation is too big for a small-town female law officer to handle, so they're sending Sheriff Joanna Brady some unwanted help -- a seasoned detective named Beaumont. Sheriff Brady resents his intrusion, and Bisbee, Arizona, with its ghosts and memories, is the last place J.P. Beaumont wants to be. But the twisting desert road they must reluctantly travel together is leading them into a very deadly nest of rattlers. And if they hope to survive, suddenly trust is the only option they have left...

An allegedy "reformed" contract killer ist the last client Miami criminal attorney Jack Swyteck wants. But Tatum Knight ist the older brother of Jack's best friend - and the ruthless assassin swears he had nothing to do with the shooting death of Sally Fenning, though he claims the beautiful, depressed multi-millionairess tried to hire him to do the deed. The biggest surprise, however, comes when Knight is named in Fenning's will, along with five others, all vying for a fortune

State of Terror is a critically acclaimed, Sunday Times and number one New York Times Bestseller; it is an edge of your seat international political thriller by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny.

Belevenissen van een Engels echtpaar dat in de Franse Pyreneeën een vervallen klooster koopt en restaureert om er vervolgens te gaan wonen.

Shizo groeit aan het einde van de negentiende eeuw op in het zuiden van Japan. Daar staat hij bekend om zijn uitzonderlijke hardlooptalent. Na jarenlange intensieve training is hij uitverkoren om mee te doen aan de Zweedse Olympische Spelen van 1912. Maar tijdens die wedstrijd bezwijkt Shizo en hij kan de marathon niet uitlopen.Shizo is bang dat hij zijn ouders teleurgesteld heeft en durft na deze schande niet terug naar huis. Hij trekt zich terug in de bergen. Niemand weet waar hij gebleven is. Uiteindelijk wordt hij, inmiddels een oude man, ontdekt door een Zweedse journalist die zijn verhaal kent en onthult. Wat gebeurde er precies tijdens de marathon en waar is Shizo al die jaren geweest?Het jaar dat Shizo Kanakrui verdween is gebaseerd op een waargebeurd verhaal. Toen Franco Faggiani voor een sporttijdschrift een artikel over marathons moest schrijven, stuitte hij bij zijn research op iets vreemds. Achter een Japanse atleet stond de volgende marathontijd: 54 jaar, 8 maanden, 6 dagen, 5 uur, 32 minuten en 20 seconden. Faggiani was geïntrigeerd en besloot zich te verdiepen in deze man, om deze mysterieuze uitslag te verklaren. Zo ontstond zijn nieuwe roman.

Wat zou jij doen als je nog honderd dagen te leven had? Lucio zwiert door het leven. Hij heeft vrienden en vrouwen bij de vleet. Zijn vrouw Paola heeft er genoeg van en zet hem buiten de deur. Voorgoed. Een dag later krijgt Lucio vreselijk nieuws: hij heeft in het gunstigste geval nog honderd dagen te leven. Wat nu? Lucio besluit om ondanks alles gelukkig te zijn. Om zijn kinderen mooie herinneringen te kunnen geven, en de goede kanten van het leven te vieren. Maar kan hij wel betekenis geven aan het laatste stuk van zijn leven zonder zijn echte liefde, Paola?

A captivating new mystery for fans of C. J. Sansom's "Winter in Madrid."

Een jonge Siciliaanse, die door haar vader wordt onderdrukt, denkt door haar huwelijk meer vrijheid te krijgen, maar komt bedrogen uit.

Nayeri's exploration of exile is both tender and urgent, capturing the complexities of displacement. The narrative possesses a memoir-like immediacy, lending it intimacy and atmosphere. With crystalline and vivid prose, Nayeri addresses timely themes that resonate universally, particularly the immigrant experience and the search for belonging. The novel highlights the relationship between an Iranian father and daughter, revealing the beauty and pain of their divergent experiences of exile. It poses essential questions about home, especially for those navigating cultural divides within families. As a former Iranian refugee, Nayeri crafts a nuanced narrative that reflects the current global refugee crisis through the lens of familial bonds. The story of Niloo and her father unveils the struggles of immigrants and the emotional weight of seeking sanctuary. Gentle humor and evocative language illuminate the individuality of those caught between love for their homeland and the need for refuge. This richly imagined work deftly intertwines personal, political, and cultural threads, resulting in a poignant and often humorous exploration of what it means to seek refuge. Set against a backdrop of political unrest, the novel offers a captivating portrayal of lives straddling different worlds, making it a vital read for anyone striving to understand the complexities of displacement and home.

Danielle Steel takes us from a Manhattan courtroom to the Deep South in a gripping tale of family, crime, and redemption. Eleven years after leaving Charleston behind due to her ex-husband’s betrayal, Alexa Hamilton has rebuilt her life as an assistant D.A. in Manhattan, balancing her demanding career with raising her teenage daughter, Savannah. However, her life is upended when she takes on the case of accused serial killer Luke Quentin. As she delves into the trial, threatening letters addressed to Savannah emerge, leading Alexa to believe Quentin is behind them. Faced with danger, she makes the painful decision to return to the South, the very place she vowed to escape, to protect her daughter. While Alexa navigates the trial in New York, Savannah begins to uncover her family’s southern roots, meeting her estranged father and half-siblings, and discovering a world filled with charm and complexity. As secrets unravel and old wounds heal, both mother and daughter confront their pasts and the challenges of their separate lives. In this masterfully crafted narrative, Steel contrasts the gritty reality of Manhattan's justice system with the allure of southern tradition, ultimately exploring the profound bond between a mother and daughter. This electrifying story will keep readers on their toes until the very end.

The next astonishing thriller from the master of the legal thriller. 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 9 blockbuster films: NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM[Bokinfo].

Amazon.com's #1 Book of the Year 2014 Lydia is the favourite child of Marilyn and James Lee; a girl who inherited her mother's bright blue eyes and her father's jet-black hair. Her parents are determined that Lydia will fulfill the dreams they were unable to pursue - in Marilyn's case that her daughter become a doctor rather than a homemaker, in James's case that Lydia be popular at school, a girl with a busy social life and the centre of every party. But Lydia is under pressures that have nothing to do with growing up in 1970s small town Ohio. Her father is an American born of first-generation Chinese immigrants, and his ethnicity, and hers, make them conspicuous in any setting. When Lydia's body is found in the local lake, James is consumed by guilt and sets out on a reckless path that may destroy his marriage. Marilyn, devastated and vengeful, is determined to make someone accountable, no matter what the cost. Lydia's older brother, Nathan, is convinced that local bad boy Jack is somehow involved. But it's the youngest in the family - Hannah - who observes far more than anyone realises and who may be the only one who knows what really happened. Everything I Never Told You is a gripping page-turner, about secrets, love, longing, lies and race.

Many rumors abound about a mysterious gentleman said to be the love of Jane's life—finally, the truth may have been found. . . . What if, hidden in an old attic chest, Jane Austen's memoirs were discovered after hundreds of years? What if those pages revealed the untold story of a life-changing love affair? That's the premise behind this spellbinding novel, which delves into the secrets of Jane Austen's life, giving us untold insights into her mind and heart. Jane Austen has given up her writing when, on a fateful trip to Lyme, she meets the well-read and charming Mr. Ashford, a man who is her equal in intellect and temperament. Inspired by the people and places around her, and encouraged by his faith in her, Jane begins revising Sense and Sensibility, a book she began years earlier, hoping to be published at last. Deft and witty, written in a style that echoes Austen's own, this unforgettable novel offers a delightfully possible scenario for the inspiration behind this beloved author's romantic tales. It's a remarkable book, irresistible to anyone who loves Jane Austen—and to anyone who loves a great story.

A chilling new thriller that gets into the heart and mind of the killer, and the victim . . . Seventeen-year-old Tessa, dubbed a 'Black-Eyed Susan' by the media, became famous for being the only victim to survive the vicious attack of a serial killer. Her testimony helped to put a dangerous criminal behind bars - or so she thought. Now, decades later the black-eyed susans planted outside Tessa's bedroom window seem to be a message from a killer who should be safely in prison . . .

Het grootste deel van ons leven functioneren we op de automatische piloot; we denken niet echt na over de dingen die we doen. Net zoals de toerist, die dezelfde zin met steeds luidere stem herhaalt omdat hij niet begrepen wordt, blijven wij ons hardnekkig op dezelfde manier gedragen. Zelfs als het niet resulteert in wat we willen. The Mind Gym leert je om deze mentale patronen te doorbreken. Niet op een zweverige, ingewikkelde manier, maar met praktische tips en doelgerichte oplossingen. In Engeland is de methode van The Mind Gym inmiddels al een groot succes! Wat is The Mind Gym? Het idee achter The Mind Gym is simpel: wat de sportschool is voor het lichaam, is The Mind Gym voor de geest. Bedrijven als Barclays Bank, Boston Consulting Group, Microsoft en Deutsche Bank hebben de coaches van The Mind Gym ingehuurd om trainingen te geven op het gebied van onder meer creatief denken, indruk maken en effectief beslissingen nemen.

Jake Brigance returns; a death row inmate makes an unusual final request; a dysfunctional legal family gets their day in court-but maybe not the way they envisioned it. These are just a few of the unforgettable characters you'll encounter in Sparring Partners, three novellas that prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that John Grisham is truly America's Favorite Storyteller

Zweden, 1798. Emil Larsson, een drinkende en gokkende vrijgezel, raakt bevriend met de eigenaresse van een goklokaal, mevrouw Sofia Mus, die hem de toekomst voorspelt aan de hand van een nieuwe vorm van kaartlegging: het octavo. Wanneer Sofia na een lange nacht aan de goktafels een kostbare waaier van barones De Uzanne wint, leidt dat tot bittere rivaliteit en een moorddadig complot waar niemand ongeschonden uit tevoorschijn komt. Ondertussen krijgt Emil te horen dat hij `de Zoeker' is, en dat niet alleen zijn toekomst maar ook die van de monarchie, de stad en heel Zweden afhangt van zijn vermogen de acht leden van het Stockholm Octavo te achterhalen...

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Voor de drie leden van het gezin van een volslanke kookboekenschrijfster speelt voedsel een heel verschillende rol.