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  • Rev. Gerald T. Brennan

    From the writer of "Angel Food" comes a simple children's book on the passion and death of Our Lord Jesus Christ. (Summary by Maria...read more

  • A Sister Of Notre Dame

    A charming collection of 12 true, simple stories of real life little boys and girls, written for little ones preparing for their First Holy Communion. (Summary by Maria...read more

  • Maria Ressa

    Brought to you by Penguin. WINNER of the Nobel Peace Prize 2021 and the UNESCO Press Freedom Award 2021 What will you sacrifice for the truth? Maria Ressa has spent decades speaking truth to power. But her work tracking disinformation networks seeded by her own government, spreading lies to its own citizens laced with anger and hate, has landed her in trouble with the most powerful man in the country: President Duterte. Now, hounded by the state, she has 10 arrest warrants against her name, and a potential 100+ years behind bars to prepare for - while she stands trial for speaking the truth. How to Stand Up to a Dictator is the story of how democracy dies by a thousand cuts,...read more

  • Maria Toorpakai

    'Armed with a squash racket and enormous will, Maria Toorpakai has risen from the turmoil of tribal life in Pakistan to become not only a world-class athlete, but a true inspiration, a pioneer for millions of other women struggling to pave their own paths to autonomy, fulfilment and genuine personhood' Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner Maria Toorpakai Wazir has lived her life disguised as a boy, defying the Taliban, in order to pursue her love of sport. Coming second in a national junior weightlifting event for boys, Maria decided to put her future in her own hands by going in disguise. When she discovered squash and was easily beating all the boys, life became more...read more

  • Maria Campbell

    A new, fully restored edition of the essential Canadian classic. An unflinchingly honest memoir of her experience as a Métis woman in Canada, Maria Campbell's Halfbreed depicts the realities that she endured and, above all, overcame. Maria was born in Northern Saskatchewan, her father the grandson of a Scottish businessman and Métis woman--a niece of Gabriel Dumont whose family fought alongside Riel and Dumont in the 1885 Rebellion; her mother the daughter of a Cree woman and French-American man. This extraordinary account, originally published in 1973, bravely explores the poverty, oppression, alcoholism, addiction, and tragedy Maria endured throughout her childhood and...read more

  • María Folguera

    LUMEN REÚNE A CATORCE DE LAS MEJORES ESCRITORAS ESPAÑOLAS DE LA ACTUALIDAD. Un proyecto de María Folguera y Carmen G. de la Cueva. Con Marta Sanz, Edurne Portela, María Folguera, Lucía Asué Mbomío Rubio, Sabina Urraca, Silvia Nanclares, Roberta Marrero, Carme Riera, Jana Leo, Nerea Barjola, María Fernanda Ampuero, Gabriela Wiener, Aixa de la Cruz y Carmen G. de la Cueva. Ilustrado por Sara Herranz. Desde niñas nos alimentamos de relatos terroríficos acerca del bosque, primero, y de la calle después. Los barrios peligrosos, los bares de madrugada, el despacho a puerta cerrada de un jefe, el coche o la casa de un desconocido: en realidad, el mundo entero es una...read more

  • María Emma Mejía

    El libro de memorias de María Emma Mejía Cuando María Emma Mejía se abrió paso en la vida política colombiana, el país transitaba por uno de los periodos más violentos de su historia. Conoció de cerca una guerra en la que perdieron la vida la periodista Diana Turbay, su amiga, y Luis Carlos Galán, su jefe político. En aquellos difíciles años, en su ciudad, Medellín, lideró el programa Arriba mi barrio, referente de inclusión social en las comunas a través del reconocimiento, la identidad y el arte, donde fue testigo del trasfondo de una sociedad dividida. En un mundo político convulso, dominado por hombres, María Emma fue una pionera. Su vida es...read more

  • Maria Shriver

    'I've learned that asking ourselves not just what we want to be, but who we want to be is important at every stage of our lives, not just when we're starting out in the world. That's because in a way, we're starting out fresh in the world every single day.' Just Who Will You Be is a candid, heartfelt, and inspirational book for seekers of all ages. Inspired by a speech she gave, Maria Shriver's message is that what you do in your life isn't what matters. It's who you are. It's an important lesson that will appeal to anyone of any age looking for a life of meaning. In her own life, Shriver always walked straight down her own distinctive path, achieving her childhood goal of becoming...read more

  • Maria Sharapova

    This program is read by the author. From Maria Sharapova, one of our fiercest female athletes, the captivating—and candid—story of her rise from nowhere to tennis stardom, and the unending fight to stay on top. In 2004, in a stunning upset against the two-time defending champion Serena Williams, seventeen-year-old Maria Sharapova won Wimbledon, becoming an overnight sensation. Out of virtual anonymity, she launched herself onto the international stage. “Maria Mania” was born. Sharapova became a name and face recognizable worldwide. Her success would last: she went on to hold the number-one WTA ranking multiple times, to win four more Grand Slam tournaments, and to become one...read more

  • Maria Sharapova

    Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Unstoppable written and read by Maria Sharapova. The fiercely honest, fearless, darkly funny autobiography of global tennis star Maria Sharapova In the middle of the night, a father and his daughter step off a Greyhound bus in Florida and head straight to the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. They ring the bell, though no one is expecting them and they don't speak English. They have arrived from Russia with just seven hundred dollars and the conviction that this six-year-old girl will be the world's next great tennis star. They are right. This is Maria Sharapova's gripping and fearless autobiography, telling her story from her roots in the...read more

  • Maria Hatzistefanis

    Random House presents the audiobook edition of How to Be an Overnight Success by Maria Hatzistefanis, read by Janice Vee and with an introduction read by the author. 'You are not born an entrepreneur. It's a skill that you learn along the way.' When the skincare company Rodial launched its cult 'snake' serum, the press quickly called the business an 'overnight success'. However, Rodial's founder Maria Hatzistefanis had been toiling for 18 years, building the company from scratch in her bedroom. Now, the beauty boss sets out to demonstrate in this very accessible book that its success stemmed from sheer hard work, tireless efforts and a lot of patience. Fashion-loving Maria set out...read more

  • Luz María Doria

    Sueña con todas tus fuerzas y acabarás convirtiéndote en eso que siempre has soñado.En reveladoras conversaciones con Sofía Vergara, Ismael Cala y Emilio Estefan #entre muchos otros# y recordando anécdotas que incluyen a personalidades como Cristina Saralegui, Oprah Winfrey y Jennifer Lopez, Luz María Doria recorre el camino que la llevó a conquistar el éxito. Todos soñamos con triunfar, con lograr lo que nos proponemos. No importa la edad: siempre pensamos en esas versión mejorada de nosotros mismos que queremos ser. En La mujer de mis sueños, verás que sí es posible lograrlo: con fe, sin miedo y con muchos consejos. En estas páginas descubrirás los secretos...read more

  • Luz María Doria

    De la autora de La mujer de mis sueños ¿Cómo se crea ese momento mágico en el que logras el gran negocio, abres tu propia empresa, te anuncian que eres el elegido para la posición de tus sueños o alguien cree en tu gran idea? Luz María Doria, autora, conferencista y productora de televisión, parte de su propio sueño hecho realidad: publicar su primer libro (La mujer de mis sueños), para explicar en Tu momeno estelar la importancia de no dejarse vencer por el miedo ni las inseguridades, e ir detrás de lo que uno siempre ha querido. El libro, amenamente escrito, cuenta con prólogo de Eugenio Derbez, el popular actor mexicano que vive su momento estelar en Estados...read more

  • Maria Hatzistefanis

    Brought to you by Penguin. Success is not final and failure is not fatal. Maria Hatzistefanis should know. Having spent 20 years building her own company (described by the press as 'an overnight success'), she acknowledges how hard it is to keep going and find your motivation, especially in the face of self-doubt, rejection and unexpected setbacks. This punchy, easy to digest book spells out how to motivate yourself and harness your drive and energy to make things happen. With clear guidance, tips and celebrity stories throughout, Maria sums up her business secrets with three golden rules: set your goals; plot your trajectory; make it happen! This book will help anyone looking...read more

  • Maria Rodale

    In Love, Nature, Magic, organic advocate and former CEO of a global health and wellness company Maria Rodale combines her love of nature and gardening with her experience in shamanic journeying, embarking on an epic adventure to learn from plants, animals, and insects—including some of the most misunderstood beings in nature. Maria asks them their purpose and listens as they show and declare what they want us humans to know. From Thistles to Snakes, Poison Ivy to Mosquitoes, these nature beings convey messages that are relevant to every human, showing us how to live in balance and harmony on this Earth. Through journeys filled with surprises, humor, and foibles, follow Maria’s evolution...read more

  • María Esclapez

    Tras el éxito de Me quiero, te quiero, llega el nuevo libro de María Esclapez. Un nuevo libro para comprender tu historia, hacer las paces con el pasado, reconectar contigo y los que te rodean y hacer de ti tu lugar seguro. Con Me quiero, te quiero, María Esclapez ya ha ayudado a miles de lectores a sanar sus relaciones y a mejorar su autoestima.Ahora se centra en la importancia de sanar el pasado y las heridas emocionales de la infancia para poder relacionarnos mejor y vivir nuestro mejor presente. «¿Por qué siento lo que siento? ¿De dónde viene mi malestar? ¿Cómo he aprendido a relacionarme con los demás y conmigo mismo? ¿Cómo influye el tipo de apego que...read more

  • Susan Wittig Albert

    In 1940, art-world icon Georgia O'Keeffe bought a house in a mountain-rimmed New Mexico desert, planning to live there for six months every year. To manage her remote household while she paints, O'Keeffe invited Maria Chabot—a young and naïve would-be writer—to join her. Their tempestuous relationship endured throughout the chaotic years of WW2, the death of Georgia's domineering, philandering husband (famed photographer Alfred Stieglitz), and Maria's design and building of a remarkable adobe house and studio for the artist in the native village of Abiquiu—a generous gift from an exceptional friend. An evocative story that explores the dimensions of friendship and the debts we incur...read more

  • Lita Donoso

    Quién es en verdad este personaje. En la actualidad existe un intenso resurgir de María Magdalena en la literatura, el cine, la televisión, a través de quienes dicen canalizar sus mensajes o, simplemente en el deseo de, cada vez más personas, por saber más de ella, siguiendo un llamado a conocerla mejor Lita Donoso, psicóloga y creadora de Alkymia ha realizado una extensa investigación, ha entrevistado a múltiples personajes ha viajado por América, Europa y Medio Oriente y ha buscado descifrar su misterio. ¿Quién fue ella en verdad? ¿La mujer que nos presenta en Nuevo Testamento o aquella que a través de los evangélicos apócrifos se nos revela como la...read more

  • Javier Marías

    Una recopilación en audiolibro de los mejores cuentos de Javier Marías seleccionados y narrador por él mismo. No más amores es una recopilación de los mejores cuentos de Javier Marías, es decir, una buena muestra de los mejores cuentos que se han publicado en lengua española en los últimos años. El propio autor ha efectuado la selección, y el resultado puede considerarse muy representativo de sus técnicas narrativas y de sus principales preocupaciones, tanto literarias como intelectuales. Esta grabación posee además el considerable valor añadido de que los relatos están leídos por el propio Javier...read more

  • Maria José Flaqué

    La autora del best seller Soy una mujer holística regresa con el audiolibro que todos sus seguidores estaban esperando: un manual práctico para vivir una vida en abundancia. Más de 10,000 ejemplares vendidos de Soy una mujer holística y una inmensa comunidad de seguidoras alrededor del mundo convierten a María José en una de las influencers de espiritualidad y bienestar más exitosas de los últimos tiempos. ¿Crees que la realidad que vives es la que realmente te mereces? O por el contrario, ¿sientes que vives en modo automático tus relaciones, tu trabajo y tu diario vivir? Ha llegado el momento de los cambios, de abrirte al mundo y de recibir toda la...read more