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Una pareja de españoles viaja a La Habana. Ella es de origen cubano y le muestra a su amado varios lugares históricos de la ciudad, así como también lugares grotescos. Sin embargo, no pueden compartir su privacidad en un hotel dolarizado y toman la decisión de alquilar un "rent a room" de una familia cubana. Su esposo alquila una bicicleta y sale a dar una vuelta por las periferias de La Habana. Desaparece. Su cuerpo es encontrado, a medio enterrar, por Samuel González (quien conoció al español antes), un empleado de Servicios Comunales, mientras desyerbaba un área asignada por su jefe.Intrigante thriller donde el capitán Veitía y su ayudante Rodríguez intentarán descifrar el dialecto lucumí de los homicidas en un desembrollado final.A través de una prosa lineal y transparente, el autor muestra la historia tal y como se puede ver en el cine. Cada acción de los personajes es seguida como si fuese un lente cinematográfico. Su lectura atrapa desde el comienzo. Utiliza cortes y saltos que mantendrá en vilo al lector, creando a la vez un suspenso o una tensión acompañada con una intensidad. El lenguaje es coloquial, se emplea un diálogo natural y significativo.INCLUYE Glosario de cubanismos al final del libro.

Después de atrapar al asesino del cuño, el capitán Veitía y su ayudante Rodríguez viajarán hacia una intrincada escuela rural en busca de dos hermanas, Katia y Kenia Hernández y su amiguita, Sandra Suárez, de la misma aula, desaparecidas del recinto educacional. Mediante giros inesperados, entrevistas a los alumnos y profesores, se desentrañará una historia de amor, una familia separada, y unos criminalistas perplejos en la que fuera una Escuela Secundaria Básica en el Campo (ESBEC) "Mártires de Sijú".A través de una prosa lineal y transparente, el autor muestra la historia tal y como se puede ver en el cine. Cada acción de los personajes es seguida como si fuese un lente cinematográfico. Su lectura atrapa desde el comienzo. Utiliza cortes y saltos que mantendrá en vilo al lector, creando a la vez un suspenso o una tensión acompañada con una intensidad. El lenguaje es coloquial, se emplea un diálogo natural y significativo.INCLUYE glosario de cubanismos al final del libro.

Apasionante thriller donde dos jóvenes se reencuentran después de muchos años. Uno es criminalista; el otro un asesino en series que acuña a sus víctimas en la frente y les dispara a los genitales. El capitán Veitía y su ayudante Rodríguez se encargarán de descifrar las letras del cuño así como sus inclinaciones en la frente hasta "retratar" al asesino mediante entrevistas a testigos. Un narrador personaje, amigo del asesino del cuño, le irá narrando y describiendo al lector hasta mostrarle al autor de los crímenes seriales.A través de una prosa lineal y transparente, el autor muestra la historia tal y como se puede ver en el cine. Cada acción de los personajes es seguida como si fuese un lente cinematográfico. Su lectura atrapa desde el comienzo. Utiliza cortes y saltos que mantendrá en vilo al lector, creando a la vez un suspenso o una tensión acompañada con una intensidad. El lenguaje es coloquial, se emplea un diálogo natural y significativo.INCLUYE Glosario de cubanismos al final del libro.

Seres cercados por un medio que se hace más hostil a medida que pasan las semanas, en el que su obsesión se reduce al intento de escapar de un entorno irrespirable, de una jungla sin regla aparente como no sea la de que "vale todo"En los 20 relatos que integran el libro de Merino, convergen marginalidad, jerga, y la picaresca como mecanismo de supervivencia. La adversidad de la Isla, de "la maldita circunstancia del agua por todas partes", es aquí testigo presencial, telón de fondo y protagonista indiscutible. Todo se confabula en los relatos de este cuaderno de escritura precisa y ágil, descarnada y pujante... A través de una prosa lineal y transparente, el autor muestra la historia tal y como se puede ver en el cine. Cada acción de los personajes es seguida como si fuese un lente cinematográfico. Su lectura atrapa desde el comienzo. Utiliza cortes y saltos que mantendrá en vilo al lector, creando a la vez un suspenso o una tensión acompañada con una intensidad. El lenguaje es coloquial, se emplea un diálogo natural y significativo. En ocasiones apela a la risa, la única forma de venganza de sus personajes variopintos o ambiguos. INCLUYE Glosario de cubanismos al final del libro.

Una pareja se escribe cartas. El sueña salir de una prisión. El ex Gerente Jaime Sardiñas piensa que tiene la razón y su esposa que él regresará al restaurant El Bodegón cuyos ingresos eran en dólares. El capitán Veitía, junto a su ayudante Rodríguez, intentarán hacer realidad el sueño de ese matrimonio de dos hijos. El culpable de que el ex Gerente esté preso comete un homicidio en la Quinta de la Caridad, una mansión cuyo propietario abandonó el país en 1959 y dicha residencia fue entregada a personas que no tenían donde vivir. El capitán Veitía y su ayudante Rodríguez investigan la escena del crimen donde se dan de bruces con una realidad precaria: la droga, la prostitución y negocios ilícitos pululan sin control, además de sueños y esperanzas que apuestan por una mejor vida.A través de una prosa lineal y transparente, el autor muestra la historia tal y como se puede ver en el cine. Cada acción de los personajes es seguida como si fuese un lente cinematográfico. Su lectura atrapa desde el comienzo. Utiliza cortes y saltos que mantendrá en vilo al lector, creando a la vez un suspenso o una tensión acompañada con una intensidad. El lenguaje es coloquial, se emplea un diálogo natural y significativo.Incluye GLOSARIO DE CUBANISMOS

Apasionantes historias que evocan el submundillo de los marginados, gentes de escasos horizontes, corazones con deseos de vivir, a través de un estilo coloquial o lenguaje informal mediante crudas sobrevivencias, aventuras, riesgos sin límites, en una ciudad de grandes miserias y pequeñas grandezas, en la bulliciosa y sórdida vida durante los años noventas.A través de una prosa lineal y transparente, el autor muestra la historia tal y como se puede ver en el cine. Cada acción de los personajes es seguida como si fuese un lente cinematográfico. Su lectura atrapa desde el comienzo. Utiliza cortes y saltos que mantendrá en vilo al lector, creando a la vez un suspenso o una tensión acompañada con una intensidad. El lenguaje es coloquial, se emplea un diálogo natural y significativo. En ocasiones apela a la risa, la única forma de venganza de sus personajes variopintos o ambiguos.INCLUYE Glosario de cubanismos al final del libro.

En esos cuentos que presento al lector vuelven a deambular seres marginados, pero en un mundo diferente. Por ejemplo: en "La laguna roja", dos albañiles, Cuzo y Heras, se retan por sobrevivir y escapar de un entorno hostil.En "Un viaje imaginario de Don Quijote", ambos personajes de Miguel de Cervantes, El Quijote y Sancho Panza, "viajan" (más El Quijote que Sancho) ilusoriamente hacia una isla del Mar Caribe donde viven una aventura singular, pues los isleños casi los confunden con unos criminalistas. Ese relato fue enviado al Concurso Reescribir el Quijote en Cuba (capítulo VIII), organizado por la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional y la Embajada de España en La Habana, 2005.En "La expulsión" hay algo de mágico y de realista. Un tío mío, ya fallecido, me contó una anécdota sobre dos pescadores de su natal Puerto Padre, provincia de Oriente, quienes se encontraron un misterioso objeto cilíndrico, arrojado por el mar hacia una playa. Uno de los pescadores recogió ese objeto, sin sospechar de lo que le aguardaba en un futuro.En "La obsesión de Anselmo" un albañil acepta el reto de extraer de una pared o muro de carga una botija sin dañarla.También en "El recogedor de piedras" un campesino trata de cultivar en un terreno pedregoso donde encontrará algo inesperado."Cita con Gioconda" es una aventura de amor."El elegido" es un cuento de terror; "La expedición", de ciencia-ficción.A través de una prosa lineal y transparente, el autor muestra la historia tal y como se puede ver en el cine. Cada acción de los personajes es seguida como si fuese un lente cinematográfico. Su lectura atrapa desde el comienzo. Utiliza cortes y saltos que mantendrá en vilo al lector, creando a la vez un suspenso o una tensión acompañada con una intensidad. El lenguaje es coloquial, se emplea un diálogo natural y significativo. En ocasiones apela a la risa, la única forma de venganza de sus personajes variopintos o ambiguos. Ojaláa les guste esas narraciones, cortas y largas, amigos lectores.INCLUYE Glosario de cubanismos al final del libro.

The War Between the States was over... ...and for the son of a Confederate Colonel, the battle had just begun. Will Buck be able to adapt in the New South? Just barely 13, the only home he'd known was sold for pennies on the dollar, and they left the plantation in Mississippi to start a new life in East Texas. On the Plantation, Buck's best friend was a slave. Scouting and hunting was his favorite thing they did together, but now that life was done. How would he cope with being poor? Growing up was hard. As the nation worked at Reconstruction, Buck made some hard decisions. Not all of them were good and he made enemies along the way. When he met three women, his life changed forever. One befriended him, one betrayed him, and one loved him. You'll adore this Post-Civil War Historical fiction because Buck's journey is one of struggle, deception, and ultimately love. Get it now.

From the author: My purpose for writing this book was two-fold. In fact, I had initially planned to write two small books. One, on the search for the child I had given up for adoption at birth...and the other, about the mystical experiences that occurred during those years. This book is a combination of those two subjects.I hoped by writing this book that adoptees would realize this: Whether or not you know your original, first, natural, or birth mother, she has not forgotten you. Not every birth mother is able to search for her child, for a variety of reasons, but that does not mean you are not in her heart.Intertwined with the search are my experiences with the metaphysical world, and how clues that led me were so vividly brought to my attention. In fact, there is a world beyond our vision, a world that co-exists with us, and comes to our aid even when we do not seek the help of the powers there.I hope this book uplifts you, enlightens you and introduces to you a different experience...and maybe that voice you hear in your heart is not your imagination, but someone real who loves you.God Bless.

Jesus says that many of his followers aren't going to heaven.Read that again. Jesus didn't say atheists. Jesus said people who claimed to be his followers. He says they will be surprised because they thought they were doing everything right!We are saved by faith in Christ! But faith means to trust. What exactly are we supposed to trust Jesus to do? What did Jesus say that he promised to do?Please don't take my word for it. Just reflect on the Biblical passages I show you.

Their Journey Begins...A prequel featuring individual short story vignettes of Greggory, Robert, Marissa, and Daniel before their lives converge in Journey to Freedom. Greggory is a half-breed; a mix of Indian and black blood, and struggles both emotionally and physically with hatred and prejudice. Robert is a slave on a Florida plantation who takes in the starving, angry young Greggory, under his wing and helps him grow into a man of honor. Marrissa is a young girl who watches her mother waste away working as a maid in the saloon. Dodging the advances of the owner and his threats to put her in service, Marrissa dreams of having a better life and strikes out on her own after her mother's death. Daniel is an introvert who finds safe haven away from civilization and his past. His business of trapping is successful and he finds contentment in the simple life he leads until he has two visitors. There are no spoilers in this book so it can be read before or after Journey to Freedom. About Journey to Freedom: Set amid the tumultuous backdrop of the American Civil War, Journey to Freedom, chronicles the harrowing misadventures of individuals through nineteenth century America, battling violence, prejudice, and the inherent struggles of their time. Join author K-Trina Meador for a touching saga of love, faith, and survival.

King Gelleran is facing a dilemma. The dangerous dark elf he holds captive and uses as his protection from the neighboring country of Kerbia has drawn the attention of Welmar, a kingdom even more powerful. The Welmarians have offered a generous sum for the prisoner; refusing the offer could mean war.As the king tries to find a way to handle this, he learns a devastating news: things are not as they appeared, and the prisoner he thought securely jailed is playing a game of his own, threatening vengeance if it's not played by his rules.The King is Book 3 of The Dark Elf of Syron series of fantasy novellas. Book 1, The Prisoner, and book 2, The Knight, are also available, as well as the combined 3 in 1 edition.

With their first single shooting up the Billboard charts, the Zebras hit the road as the opening band for an epic stadium tour across America. The future looks bright for the band...if they can survive the rioting fans, Queen Mab of Faerie, the dullahan, and some evil teddy bears.Aoide the Lutist and Liadan the banshee wolf cross into man-world on the trail of the stolen fairy instruments. Aoide is shocked at the strangeness of life among the humans, but she also learns about a thrilling new kind of music never heard in Faerie...rock and roll.

Visual Basic 2010 Made Easy is written by Dr. Liew, the webmaster of our popular online Visual Basic Tutorial, vbtutor.net. This book is a complete guide to mastering Visual Basic 2010, from beginner to intermediate programmers. This book has been written to complement our free online Visual Basic 2010 tutorial with much more content. It is also an excellent reference text for high school or college-level computer science courses. Reading this book will allow you to: 1. Understand the basic concepts of Visual Basic 2010 programming2. Create your own Visual Basic 2010 applications from scratch3. Get inspiration from a variety of interesting sample programs4. Modify the code samples easily to suit your needs5. Learn how to package and distribute your applications

A new verse translation of Moliere's classic play with an introductory essay on religious hypocrisy.

A new verse translation of Racine's tragic play.

This poetry book consists of much more poetry about holidays and multiple subject matter. This grand poetry journal has four sections that discuss various educational topics such as character education and social studies, math and science, Author Nicole S. Brown's teaching experiences, and holidays and in between including English/Language Arts, writing, and music. Each section has introductory prose that describes the poetry in each section. There is also a bonus article about educational issues that are faced daily. This book is a great teaching tool for educators and a great reference for students of all ages. Many More School Days, Holidays, and All Days That Lie Between will punch your time into learning around the clock. The book encourages many to become lifelong learners and goal seekers. The book provides intriguing information and inspiration to students and teachers.

This is a concise book of 50+ Qur'anic and Prophetic duas both in Arabic and English for both children and adults. As people in Ramadan generally do not find enough time to read an extensive collection of duas on a daily basis, this book provides a comprehensive collection of 30 duas, one for each day of Ramadan. The objective is to linger at the door of Allah Most High by focusing and persisting on one dua throughout the day. Persistence in making dua is encouraged by the Prophet (May Allah Most High bless him and grant him peace). The possible implications of each dua with a brief explanation and/or reflection is given. These duas can be practiced throughout the year as souvenirs from the blessed month of Ramadan. This book also includes a bouquet of 20 Qur'anic supplications towards the end.

Part espionage thriller, part romance, part fantasy, part adventure, 'Notoriously Naked Flames' is Mike Steeden's first novel. Spanning the lead up to World War II, the war itself, and into the early 1950s, the unnamed heroine of the piece, a bewitching albino of Bohemian bent, masquerades in all manner of risqué guises dishing out her own version of clandestine justice to those evil souls spawned of conflict's disregard for compassion, law, and order. She also finds herself nursing her lover, a giant of an Englishman once in the employ of MI5, back to a semblance of his former self following his torture at the hands of Cold War Soviets that had left him deaf, mute, and blind. Her task is made a little easier with the help an Eastern European girl she befriends in bizarre circumstance. Together, the trio of 'Notoriously Naked Flames' takes on life in all its demonstrative disguises while the racy heroine keeps under wraps her tale of otherworldly evolution, for were it to become known to the public at large, it might just invalidate religion as we know it and bring forth a new Dark Age. Can she keep safe her secret?

It is the year 2160, and a war is being fought. On one side is S.P.I.R.I.T., a clandestine government organization with advanced technology. On the other side is F.L.E.S.H., a terrorist group determined to change the world by any means necessary.In the middle is Typher Zole, a teenage thief from Neo Jamaica. He and six other gifted teenagers have been recruited by S.P.I.R.I.T. to battle F.L.E.S.H. and retrieve a power weapon stolen by the extremist organization.It will take intense training and a shocking transformation to mold the seven into a fighting force. They all have their brains removed from their bodies and connected to a virtual network called the Zone. When the time comes, they'll be given strong and sleek new cyborg bodies to help them complete their mission.As Typher and the others train for "graduation," he soon realizes that the agency is keeping many secrets from its latest recruits, and he tries to resist. However, Typher's handler, the formidable Mrs. Ironsides, is determined to turn him into a deadly assassin.In a future full of robots, virtual realities, and cyborg enhancements, Typher will have to fight-both to keep his humanity and save the entire planet.

Dans un petit village des Corbières, les chats en ont assez de se faire assassiner. Un jour, un meurtre de trop va déclencher une puissante et terrible malédiction. A partir de cet instant, nul ne sera épargné. Les coupables seront traqués et châtiés comme ils le méritent. Commencera alors une vendetta dans laquelle tous les coups seront permis et où certains utiliseront les événements pour régler des comptes personnels. Mais Bastet, la Déesse Egyptienne, veille...

Introducing Pink Bluebonnets, an enthralling family saga that embarks on a captivating journey through time. This remarkable novel weaves together the historical account of the founding family of Gristmill, Texas - starting from the tumultuous period preceding Texas' struggle for independence, all the way to the present day, covering two hundred years of captivating history. Authored by Jordan, this dual narrative effortlessly transports readers through the generations, delivering a sweeping saga that encompasses pivotal moments in the family's remarkable journey. From the epic battles fought for independence, to the rugged era of cattle ranching and oil exploration, and even the evolving political landscape in the early twentieth century, Pink Bluebonnets immerses readers in the captivating stories of these resilient individuals. It is a history full of violence and conflict, political chicanery and wheeling and dealing, but also patriotism, statesmanship, compassion, loyalty and love. It delves into the challenges they faced, both familial and societal, across different time periods, painting a vivid picture of their struggles and triumphs. The two strong-willed sisters, descendants of this remarkable cast of characters, encounter trials as difficult today as their legacy experienced. Jordan's narrative captures the essence of the founding family's experiences and brings their stories to life. Through meticulous research and a keen eye for detail, the author masterfully breathes authenticity into each chapter, making the reader feel like an integral part of the story. Pink Bluebonnets offers a unique blend of historical insight, political intrigue, and personal struggle, combining to create an unputdownable saga that will keep readers eagerly turning the pages. Whether you enjoy rich historical fiction or are simply fascinated by the power and resilience of familial bonds, this novel is sure to captivate and transport you through time.

What do you do when you like someone...like REALLY like someone, but the timing is all wrong...?Gemma has always been Gianna's chief priority, but now Gianna feels guilty for allowing her involvement with Ramsey to come between her close bond with her sister. Drowning amidst her own internal conflicts with her mother whom she resents so much while continuously caring for her ill sister, Gianna doesn't know what happiness is anymore. Scratch that. She does! She's found happiness with Ramsey. She likes being with him, and he seems to enjoy being with her. But how on earth is she supposed to give her heart to, and fall in love with, a man whom she knows can't love her back? She knew he was looking for companionship from the beginning - not love. Why would a man who can have anything he wants, any woman he wants, tie himself down to her? Yeah, definitely not love.But what if...What if Ramsey St. Claire can finally face his past and come to terms with losing Leandra? Will that free up his heart for endless possibilities with Leandra? He can't very well move on into a new relationship with Gianna when he's still holding on to the past, can he? If he's still harboring deep-rooted pain? Still grieving after fifteen years? He's a man - a smart, alpha. He realizes that he must let go of Leandra if his relationship with Gianna has any chance of survival. But knowing and doing are two completely different things. Besides, maybe he can string Gianna along long enough for her to accept their relationship for what it is - mere companionship.Nah, he couldn't do that to the sweet, cupcake lady, could he? *The Boardwalk Bakery Romance is a three-part continuation series: Book 1 - Baked With LoveBook 2 - Baked With Love 2Book 3 - Baked With Love 3

Ramsey knows what he wants. He wants the cupcake lady...Ramsey does his best to condition Gianna before Felicity, owner of Wedded Bliss, presents Gianna with his offer of marriage. Ramsey wants Gianna more than he wants his next million. He can't see himself without her and would do whatever it takes to make sure she's eventually his. But is he moving too fast for a woman who likes to take things slow. She has no experience with relationships. He's hoping to change all that.Gianna is still confused as to why a man like Ramsey St. Claire has set his sights on her. She doesn't have time to devote to him - no, not when she has Gemma to worry about. Still, she can't help but love the way her stomach flutters whenever Ramsey is within a few feet of her. Whenever their eyes connect. Whenever she sees that brilliant, sexy smile of his. For the first time in her life, she actually likes a man and is experiencing all the tingly, pulse-racing sensations that comes along with it. But is she ready for a permanent attachment to a man she hardly knows?

En un día hermoso, con el sol que todo el cielo llenaba, Dos gatos vecinos se juntaron en un jardín que cerca estaba.En un clima cálido, donde el invierno había terminado, Respirando la primavera que las flores había germinado.

Scott McNally was taken into care at a young age and currently resides in a children's home. He lives his life knowing very little about his past and has an uncertain future. Two close friends are the only people he views as family. Scott longs for a life of his own choosing, to be master of his own destiny. His goals are unattainable in his present circumstances, but this doesn't stop him from dreaming. Whilst studying in the school library, he thinks of a daring plan that could make his dreams of independence and adventure come true. He shares his thoughts with his friends and, realising he is determined to pursue his own destiny, they reluctantly become involved, but do they understand the dangers and consequences of Scott's plan? Find out in Scott McNally's Mystery, an emotionally engaging, thought provoking and thrilling adventure for readers of all ages.

Enjoy read alongs with your children. Read Fruit Pals as a bed time story or in class at nursery, preschool and early years. Children will enjoy the engaging reading and new words as well as activities that Fruit Pals introduces into their world as they grow. Join the learning and fun adventure.

Private security entrepreneur Jeb McCormick is in over his head with his latest client. Not only is the painfully shy woman he's meant to be protecting a total knock-out, she's also his former Army buddy's sister. Helping her find the reason why anyone would ransack her house is demanding enough, but keeping his hands off her is proving to be the real challenge. Carolina Walker wants a quiet life, thank you very much. She left intrigue and deception behind in Washington D.C., never expecting it to follow her home to Bowling Green, Kentucky. When events happen that can't be explained away, help arrives in the form of the very attractive and muscular Jebediah McCormick. But as the tension escalates between Jeb and Carolina, so does the danger facing them...

In a world where all seventeen-year-olds receive a memory from their future selves, Logan Russell's vision is exactly as he expects-and exactly not. He sees himself achieving his greatest wish of becoming a gold-star swimmer, but strangely enough, the vision also shows him locking eyes with a girl from his past, Callie Stone, and experiencing an overwhelming sense of love and belonging. Logan's not sure what the memory means, but soon enough, he learns that his old friend Callie is in trouble. She's received an atypical memory, one where she commits a crime in the future. According to the law, she must be imprisoned, even though she's done nothing wrong. Now, Logan must decide if he'll give up his future as a gold-star swimmer and rescue the literal girl of his dreams. All he'll have to do is defy Fate.

Running into someone from the past. Smelling a familiar scent out of nowhere. Hearing a certain song on the radio. These happenings, all quite ordinary to some, may be quite extraordinary to others. What lies behind these moments? Are happenings of coincidence truly coincidence or something greater? Do "what are the odds moments" serve as a means of communication from those "on the other side"? Through a series of her personal experiences, take an up close and personal look at what these moments have meant to author Dorothy De Angelo Tang. Travel with her over the course of two decades as she puts these moments in perspective with the joys and tribulations of everyday living. As you make the journey, you may begin looking at happenings in your own life from a different point of view, and find yourself asking others, "Do you see what I see?"