Life is better lived in the moment Meet Alex. She has a wonderful fiancé, a job she thrives in, and a best friend she’s known since childhood. Life’s not perfect, but it’s pretty fantastic. Until a shock diagnosis suddenly throws everything off course. But Alex has never been one to back down from a fight. Now single and unemployed, she packs up and moves from her Glasgow hometown to vibrant Birmingham for a fresh start. In a new job, in a new city, she’s learning all over again what’s important in life. Friendship, fun and even romance lie just around the corner – but can Alex get out of her own way and learn to just take a moment, and live? A stunning, uplifting romance for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Jo Watson. Praise for Take A Moment 'A beautiful thought provoking book, simply inspirational' Christie Barlow, author of the Love Heart Lane series ‘Honest, hopeful and beautifully written. A must read’ Sandy Barker, author of One Summer in Santorini ‘Having loved Nina Kaye’s Gin Lover’s Guide, I’ve been itching to get my hands on Take A Moment. Kaye’s humorous yet heartfelt writing is the perfect tonic for tough times’ Chrissie Manby, author of Three Days in Florence 'Take A Moment is a really thought-provoking and inspirational book. An uplifting, warm-hearted, wonderful read with really relatable characters, that I thoroughly enjoyed' Kim Nash, author of Escape to Giddywell Grange 'A refreshing and heartwarming tale that is sure to be close to many people's hearts. Loved it' Rachel Dove, author of The Second Chance Hotel 'A heartwarming story which makes you laugh, cry, reflect and think. Not one you'll forget reading; it'll stay with you.' Sasha Morgan, author of A Country Scandal 'This is so much more than a delightful romcom. Packed with music, fun, 'chance' meetings, liveliness, positive female characters... Rich, lively, heart-warming.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'Funny, charming, honest and the characters were fabulous. A beautiful read, love your work Nina.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'Being brave when your whole world tumbles around you is one of the most courageous things and I admired Alex’s strength. This book covered some very deep and hard subjects but it was so well handled. I really enjoyed this book.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
·Band 2 der All-Dilogie um die Kent-Brüder Julien und Miguel.· Regeln, Ordnung, Disziplin - Miguels Alltag ist voller Prinzipien. Sie zu brechen bedeutet, zu versagen, und das kommt für den perfekten Anzugträger, der nur für seine Karriere lebt und so hart für seinen Erfolg arbeitet, nicht in Frage. Bis Miguels Körper plötzlich streikt und er einsehen muss, dass er so nicht weitermachen kann. Ausgerechnet Lee soll ihm helfen. Lee mit dem Schmetterlingstattoo und einem Lächeln, das Miguels starre Welt aus den Angeln hebt und ihn schwach werden lässt. So herrlich schwach. Und gleichzeitig so angreifbar für die Bilder, die ihn nachts wachhalten. Die niemand sehen soll. Niemand, den Miguel schützen will. Am wenigsten sich selbst. _ Der Band bildet den Abschluss der Dilogie und sollte nicht unabhängig von Band 1 "All The Fucks We Give" gelesen werden. _ Inhaltswarnung: Falls Ihr gegenwärtig oder in Eurer Vergangenheit Probleme mit Depressionen sowie Traumata gehabt habt oder noch habt, seid vorbereitet. Es kann sein, dass diese Geschichte etwas in Euch auslöst, das diese Probleme verstärkt oder erneut aufkommen lässt.
Jean träumt nicht mehr, seit er isoliert hinter vierfach verschlossenen Türen lebt, weder vom Sommer draußen in Los Angeles noch dem Strand und dem Meer, das er damals so liebte. Einzig Blue hinter dem Telefon und Jeans launische Katze sehen die Bilder, die er noch davon malt und ihn atmen lassen, bevor die Panik zurückkommt. Bis ein weiterer Notfall eintritt und Elia, ein junger Mann aus der Nachbarschaft, plötzlich nicht vor der Tür, sondern mitten im Raum steht und Jean den Atem raubt, aber diesmal ist es anders. Die Welt, in der Elia lebt, ist anders und vielleicht gerade deshalb das Sicherste und damit Intensivste, das Jean je gefühlt hat. Aber zugleich das Traurigste, obwohl er dachte, dass das nicht mehr geht, denn Elia hat Augen wie die Nacht und sollte trotzdem nicht auch am Tag flüsternmüssen.
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Take the road less traveled and uncover the hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales other guidebooks just don't offer. Off the Beaten Path® features the things you'd want to see—if only you knew about them! From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits, you'll say over and over again: “I didn't know that!” Discover a different side of the Empire State. Check out Wing’s Castle, the fabulously eccentric stone dwelling overlooking the Hudson Valley; prospect for “Herkimer diamonds” in Middleville; or stop in Elmira to see what Mark Twain called “the loveliest study you ever saw” (he should know—it was his). So if you've “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Love & Other Monsters explores the search for love from the perspectives of three women at different stages of life ̶ a girl approaching adulthood trying to find herself while longing for love, a young woman experiencing love and heartbreak as an adult for the first time, and a middle-aged woman who has won and lost in love more than once and seeks to rediscover her joy no matter the state of her love life. Through these women's voices, we see love's first bloom as schoolyard crushes move through physical desire, soaring adoration, and heart-rending pain to peace and acceptance. The heart wants what the heart wants but the brain eventually learns the heart doesn't always get its desires.
Oslo is one of Scandinavia's most appealing capitals, combining a stunning waterfront, fascinating museums, and the natural splendour of its fjords and forests. This concise, full-colour guide has been fully updated by our expert author and tells you everything you need to know about the city's best places to visit, from the Opera House to the Munch Museum. It is packed with beautiful pictures and handy maps help you find your way around. The guide is full of ideas for enjoying this cool city, with our 10 top attractions in Oslo followed by a brand new itinerary for a Perfect Day in the city, as well as the lowdown on sports and outdoor activities, shopping, entertainment, and activities for children. You'll get the essential background on Oslo's culture as well as carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.
This fully revised and updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packed with all the information you need to enjoy Oslo, in a genuinely pocketable format. Places to go and unmissable attractions are explored within easy-to-use, colour-coded sections, so you can locate the information you need at a glance. The capital's top attractions are identified to help you plan your trip priorities and ensure you see the very best museums, natural beauty and more. From the city centre and along the Fjord to the 'marka' beyond, all areas are covered in depth alongside full-colour photographs that provide a highly visual introduction to this stunning destination. Full colour fold-out maps are also included to provide instant orientation wherever you are. A concise history chapter and the handy cultural tips throughout combine to give you a deeper understanding of the city's heritage, from Vikings to Ibsen and Munich. There are also plenty of ideas for how to spend your leisure time such as a visit to the Opera House or skiing at Tryvann Winter Park and activities for children too. The 'Eating Out' chapter recommends local specialities and includes a useful menu reader to help you place your orders. The comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides an A-Z summary of all the expert practical advice you will need, including reliable recommendations of hotels and restaurants to suit all budgets, information on climate, health, transport, currency, language and much more. Small in size but big on content, this guide will help you truly get to the heart of this exciting capital and all it has to offer.
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Breezy, sophisticated, hilarious, rude, and aching with sweetness: Love, Nina might be the most charming book I've ever read." -- Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette In 1982, 20-year-old Nina Stibbe moved to London to work as a nanny to two opinionated and lively young boys. In frequent letters home to her sister, Nina described her trials and triumphs: there's a cat nobody likes, suppertime visits from a famous local playwright, a mysteriously unpaid milk bill, and repeated misadventures parking the family car. Dinner table discussions cover the gamut, from the greats of English literature, to swearing in German, to sexually transmitted diseases. There's no end to what Nina can learn from these boys (rude words) and their broad-minded mother (the who's who of literary London). A charming, hilarious, sweetly inspiring celebration of bad food and good company, Love, Nina makes a young woman's adventures in a new world come alive.
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