Olivia Smith is a biologist who dreams not of a romantic relationship, but of a doctorate. But what to do when the best friend does not give you peace with that love neither day nor night? Of course, to find a guy who will pretend to be a lover. Not everyone is suitable for this role, but the young and hot Professor Carlsen: hmm, biology, Stanford, kisses... Not a bad start, you must agree! Olivia has a clear plan and is not waiting for understanding or support from the famou...
Vakhtang Kipiani's book "The Case of Vasyl Stus" was published in May 2019 by the Vivat publishing house, and received a number of awards: Book Forum Lviv a personal award of the director of the NGO "Publishers' Forum", the Cherkasy Book Festival in the nomination "Popular Science Book for Adults", and the members of the Ukrainian PEN Club included "The Case of Vasyl Stus" in the list of the best books of 2019, which appeared in print in domestic publishing houses. A...
This unofficial chronicle takes you behind the scenes of the stunning rise and unexpectedly uncertain triumph of the most influential cultural phenomenon of our time the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Twenty years ago, Marvel Entertainment was in the toy business and on the verge of collapse. Today, Marvel Studios is one of the major players in Hollywood and global pop culture. How did an ambitious film studio manage to conquer the world? In this book, the authors demonstrate th...
Amelia Collins is a successful accountant. She would say: successfully single. At work, she is great with taxes and numbers, but on the personal front, it's quiet as a tomb. Her relatives constantly ask her about relationships. So, when she is invited to another wedding, she decides to find someone to pretend to be her boyfriend. Anyone. A chance acquaintance, Reginald Cleaves, is perfect for the role: a little strange and extremely handsome. For Reggie, a centuries-old v...
What can we learn from the ruler of the world's largest empire, who lived in the 2nd century and kept a diary about self-discipline, virtue and peace of mind? Marcus Aurelius was the last great Stoic philosopher of the ancient world, and his Meditations, which have survived to this day, are rightly called a spiritual classic. In Thinking Like a Roman Emperor, psychotherapist Donald Robertson combines fascinating stories from Marcus Aurelius' biography and his philosop...
Zachary Yin never had the opportunity to learn more about his Chinese heritage. His mother raised him alone and was always busy making a living, and at school they only studied Western history and myths. So Zach was completely unprepared when he learned that he was born to receive the spirit of China's first emperor. The boy has an important mission to complete: to close the portal to the Chinese underworld before the Ghost Month begins, otherwise the gateway for spirits ...
The Dragon King is looking for a wife... This news causes quite a stir among women across the country and even reaches my remote village of Popelishcha, located at the foot of Popelova Mountain. However, there is one condition: the king's chosen one must be endowed with enough magic to bear an heir. The royal guard is constantly searching for and delivering suitable women of childbearing age to the royal castle. I know I don't stand a chance, because I'm just an o...
After King Thorin nearly froze me to death, I fell through a portal and ended up in my true homethe kingdom of the Unrighteous. But I am not alone here. Thorin rushed after me to save me. However, when he saw the horns on my head, he realized that I was an enemy of his kingdom. Despite having horns, I am not welcome here either. Queen Meb accuses me of treason, and her soldiers inflict unbearable torment on Torin and me. To survive, we must stay as close to each other as poss...
Like a warrior who sold his sword for gold, Conan arrives in Sukhmet, a gloomy and dirty town south of the Styx River. Here, in the ranks of Zarallo's Free Companions, he serves among a motley crew of mercenaries from all over the world. They are cruel, battle-hardened, and loyal only to the sound of coins. In a local tavern, Conan meets Valeria of the Red Brotherhood, a fearless sea robber with whom he once went on raids. She has a reputation as a dangerous swordswoman, ...
Jess Aroons trained all summer to become the best runner in fifth grade. And he would have achieved his goal if it weren't for the new girl, Leslie Burke, who beat him to it. But this loss does not stand in the way of true friendship, and the children spend their days in the forest, where they invent a magical kingdom called Terabithia. In the real world, they face difficulties at school, tests of strength, minor fears, and... the understanding that you must always move f...
Life for Rose and the animals on their island seems perfect. Suddenly, their small world is on the brink of extinction: resources are rapidly depleting, and the inhabitants are forced to fight for survival. Rose calms and organizes the animals, but soon a toxic wave wreaks terrible damage on the island. So the robot sets off across the ocean, determined to stop it. During her journey, Rose discovers amazing geological formations, encounters incredible creatures, and sees with...
Is there anything more beautiful in the world than a unicorn? Yes, there is a little unicorn! One such baby was born in the Unicorn Sanctuary. All the animals here are magical, and each unicorn is unique, unlike any other, yet they all dream of a family of equally special creatures! But they say that black unicorns bring misfortune... and this little one was born as black as coal! Now we have to prove that he is just as magical as the others! Will we be able to find him a fa...
There is only one thing in the world better than a birthdaya birthday in Yedynorozhzhya! Here you will find magical cakes, candies that change shape and taste, and sparkling magic in an amusement park with a Ferris wheel flying above it! However, Paula's birthday starts off very badly... So we urgently need a celebration plan to fix everything! Can we make her birthday unforgettable?
Hello! My name is Claudia, and I recently moved to Unicornia, the most magical place in the whole world! Here, unicorns fly in the sky, and at school they teach you how to brew potions... and no math! Unicornia is wonderful! But it's not perfect: you still have to take exams at the Higher School of Magic! Tomorrow morning, I have a test on flying on a unicorn! Will I be able to learn to fly in such a short time?
Love is as varied as life itself and as powerful as death. This anthology brings together works about love. About passion and desire, tenderness and care, erotic attraction, friendly affection, responsible partnership, carefree play, painful obsession, sacrifice, and selfishness. Twenty-two authors tell you about love in Ukrainian in 24 texts: from Kvitka-Osnovyanenko to our 20s from Marusia to Maria Radosti. Ukrainian love classics captivate and amaze with their depth of ps...
Venice, 1704. In this city of dazzling splendor, despair and poverty are always close at hand. Eight-year-old Anna Maria is one of three hundred girls growing up within the walls of the Pieta, a shelter for children born to prostitutes. Despite the strict rules, the girls are given singing and music lessons from an early age. From childhood, Anna Maria knows that she is not like everyone else. Gifted and obsessed, she aspires to become the most outstanding violinist in Venice...
The pages of this work are inspired by the true story of Tan Yunxian. She was a 16th-century aristocrat who managed to break stereotypes and become a doctor, as well as the author of a book on medicine. This novel is about women and their difficult fate: in China, there were many traditions and rules that they had to follow. Ms. Tan recounts how she lived in her parents' home, how she prepared to become a good wife, and does not hide the details of foot binding and the il...
Life in a provincial town somewhere in Minnesota in the 1980s seems quite happy. Cassie lives on a farm, loves school, and is secretly in love with her cutest classmate. Yes, her parents throw bizarre parties, but the teenager is already used to their eccentric guests. Everything changes when a child predator appears in Lilydale. One by one, the boys disappear. And one by one, they return... changed: aggressive, gloomy loners. What happened to them gives rise to terrible rumo...
Berlin. Late Saturday evening. Jules Tannberg is filling in for a friend at a telephone support service for people who feel anxious about returning home at night and want someone to stay in touch with them, reassure them, and call for help in case of danger. Since leaving the emergency services, Jules has not encountered any life-threatening situations. Until today's conversation with Clara. The young woman is terrified. She believes she is being stalked by a psychopath w...
Dalia Munoz returns to her hometown of Lake Wisteria after a painful breakup with her fianc. She is a well-known TV presenter and interior designer who is trying to rebuild her career and personal life. Her path crosses with Julian Lopez, with whom Dalia has had a tense relationship for a long time. Julian has his own reasons for avoiding Dalia, but his mother resorts to trickery to force her son and Dalia to join forces. Together, they undertake the restoration of an old hou...
Recently deceased Delphi Bookham, a 27-year-old woman who never had a romantic relationship, finds herself in the waiting room of the afterlife. Here she meets her soul mate Jonah, a man she can't take her eyes off. And now she has a second chance at life (and love!)... on one condition: she must find Jonah on earth and get a genuine kiss from him within ten days. For Delphi, this is a real challenge: she has never trusted people and has hardly ever known the joy of inti...
Dante Russo likes to control everything in his personal and professional life. One of the richest men in New York, the arrogant CEO of a large corporation, he never planned to get married. But blackmail forced him to agree to an engagement with Vivienne Lau, a barely acquaintance and the perfect heiress to a jewelry business, daughter of his new enemy. No matter how elegant, ambitious, and sophisticated she is, Dante Russo will do everything he can to destroy the compromising...
On Olympus and in the Underworld, all anyone talks about is the god of the dead and Demeter's lively daughter. However, despite rumours of their romantic relationship, Hades and Persephone have plenty of other problems to deal with. Since her arrival on Mount Olympus, Persephone has tried to maintain the image of an impeccable virgin goddess, and the heavy burden of the other gods' expectations has become even more burdensome since she began to be attracted to Hades. ...
