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Cesare is 77 years old, a widower and cynical troublemaker, a man who has always had trouble caring for others and has given up trying. Aside from an intermittent fling with a mature nurse called Rossana, who moonlights as a sex worker, he prefers to live his own life, avoiding contact with his neighbors and even his own children wherever possible. Until one day, the enigmatic Emma moves into the neighboring flat.

Detective Trinity Calhoun's closest friend was due back weeks ago from his undercover operation, and the last thing she wants to do is take a trip. Not even to attend a high-profile conference at a swanky hotel on a beautiful island with all expenses paid. But with her boss counting on her, Trinity sets aside her misgivings and goes. Except from the moment she sets foot on the ferry, something feels . . . off. First comes a man who's far too interested in her. Then Trinity swears she's spotted her late-to-return friend. And someone is definitely planting breadcrumbs for her.

Brontolone, cinico, pigro, bugiardo: è così che si potrebbe descrivere Cesare Annunziata. Come quella volta in cui, per attaccare bottone con la sua futura moglie, si era inventato di possedere una collezione di scatolette di fiammiferi per poi essere costretto per oltre cinquant’anni a collezionarle davvero. Ormai vedovo e ottantenne, con mille acciacchi e le giornate vuote, Cesare si trova ad affrontare un agosto in città. Nel condominio al Vomero sono rimasti in pochi.

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The Wealth Code: DECODED is the no-fluff, real-talk podcast that breaks down how real people build real wealth — without trust funds, fluff, or fairy dust. Hosted by Lorenzo L. Sellers, bestselling author of The Wealth Code, this show pulls back the curtain on the systems, strategies, and hard truths that separate the financially free from the forever broke. Whether you’re in the military, grinding a 9-to-5, or trying to escape the paycheck trap, this podcast will teach you how to shift your mindset, multiply your money, and unlock the power moves most gurus won’t talk about. Every ...

The Spiritual Combat is considered one of the two greatest ascetic classics, the other being The Imitation of Christ. The authors of both are shrouded in mystery. There are many 17th-century editions which have the name Spanish Benedictine, John of Castanzia. Some Jesuit writers have ascribed the book to the Jesuit Achilles Gagliardi. However, most critics consider Fr. Lawrence Scupoli the author.

Tras una decepcionante experiencia con el sistema judicial, que ha puesto en libertad a un asesino al que había detenido después de una larga investigación, el brigada Bevilacqua, alias Vila, se halla desencantado y más escéptico de lo que acostumbra. Así se enfrenta al nuevo caso que le ocupa: un hombre llamado Óscar Santacruz ha aparecido con dos tiros en la nuca en el ascensor de su casa.

Mousse veut devenir pirate et embarque sur le bateau de son père. Sacré défi pour une fillette, confrontée à un équipage de vieux loups de mer ! Découvrira t-elle le trésor de l'île ? Un récit d'aventure qui montre qu'à coeur vaillant, rien n'est impossible.

Centouno spunti per avvicinarsi a una delle manifestazioni più enigmatiche e stimolanti del pensiero orientale. Lo zen, una pratica più che una filosofia o una dottrina, viene esplorato attraverso brevi ed esemplari racconti, che ne svelano i temi principali: la necessità di ricercare l'illuminazione attraverso l'esperienza diretta, l'insufficienza del linguaggio e della logica, il rapporto maestro-discepolo, l'attenzione per ogni singolo istante, l'amore per il paradosso.

Un caso único para Bevilacqua y Chamorro. Una de las sagas policiacas en español más exitosas. El subteniente Bevilacqua y la brigada Chamorro tendrán que enfrentarse a no de los mayores retos de su carrera: el esclarecimiento simultáneo de dos muertes en el momento más crítico que ha vivido nuestra sociedad en las últimas décadas. Dos casos que dejan huella en una novela que nos habla sobre cómo con ocasión de la pandemia se hacen sentir las fuerzas adversas a nuestro bien común, a nuestro futuro, a nuestra esperanza; unas fuerzas que vienen de más atrás y van más allá de la acción del virus.

Frank Lorenzo is the epitome of the American dream. A first-generation American and entrepreneur, Lorenzo started an airline advisory business in his mid-twenties and ultimately rose to control the largest fleet of airplanes in the free world. Flying for Peanuts explains how the son of Spanish immigrants put himself through Columbia College by driving a Coca-Cola truck and then grew the fledgling advisory into ownership of Texas International Airlines. From there, Lorenzo became CEO of Continental Airlines, a large loss-making west coast airline at the time.

The CSP Exam Essential Practice, by Farcas and Cena is, as the name implies, an essential set of questions in Occupational Safety. This book is well laid out in 19 sections. It draws the listener in, which certainly assists with their increased retention of the amount of material that has to be covered.

En estas meditaciones que se presentan bajo la forma de cartas a su amigo Lucilio, Séneca, uno de los mayores exponentes del estoicismo, nos invita a un viaje de introspección y reflexión. Escritas en un momento de crisis política y personal, las misivas no solo tratan temas filosóficos como el paso del tiempo y la naturaleza del mundo, sino que ofrecen consejos prácticos sobre cómo vivir una vida serena y feliz, enfrentando la adversidad con entereza y sabiduría.

Want to lose weight and keep it off forever? Clinical nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo shows you how in this easy-to-follow program and clearly explains the science and logic used to create it. Drawing from her own experiences, Sarah explains the factors that contribute to weight gain – stress, lack of sleep, unhealthy food options, mental and societal roadblocks – and provides tips on how to eliminate or respond more effectively to overcome the obstacles standing in the way of weight loss.

Touted as the next supermodel and engaged to a wealthy Wall Street banker, Trudy Beach has the world at her feet. But while sunbathing with her friends beside the pool at her fiance’s country cottage, Trudy is blissfully unaware that her life is about to be turned upside down. Secretly watching her is Hank, the abnormally well-endowed and emotionally unstable maintenance man.

Cesare Annunziata è vedovo, ha settantasette anni e nessuna voglia di essere un vecchietto come si deve. Cinico e irriverente, trascorre le giornate fra le bevute in compagnia del mite amico Marino e le chiacchiere stentate con Eleonora, la gattara che abita sul suo stesso pianerottolo. A queste si aggiungono il tedio di una figlia in carriera, il tiro alla fune con un figlio che gli tiene nascosta un’omosessualità che lui ha indovinato da tempo e gli appuntamenti con Rossana, la matura infermiera che soddisfa gli anziani del quartiere per denaro.

L'amore non è bello se non è litigarello. Così ci ricorda un melenso adagio e così proviamo a trovare consolazione noi poveri mortali quando affrontiamo litigi di coppia, dove la gelosia o i problemi pratici creano crepacci, silenzi e rotture spesso insuperabili. In questo libro scritto a quattro mani, invece, i nostri autori ci dimostrano come si può essere perfettamente allineati e in armonia su temi seri e problematiche importanti, per poi riempirsi di mazzate - metaforicamente, ben inteso - su argomenti improbabili e situazioni nate spesso da azioni mal calcolate, anche se partorite con fini amorevoli e benefici.

Clinical nutritionist and best-selling author Sarah Di Lorenzo’s four-week plan has helped thousands of her patients repair their inner health and now she’s sharing it with you. The Gut Repair Plan is packed full of essential information about how the digestive system works, the good and bad bacteria in our gut, which foods are prebiotic and probiotic superstars, and which are the worst offenders. Sarah examines the science behind gut health and gives you tools to transform your gut health and change the way you eat forever.

OHST Exam Essential Practice Simply and Thoroughly Explained as the name implies, an essential set of questions for anyone taking the Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician certification exam. This book draws the listener in, which certainly assists with their increased retention of the amount of material that must be covered.

La épica revuelta del pueblo de Castilla contra el abuso de poder de Carlos V culminó en la batalla de Villalar, el 23 de abril de 1521. Las tropas imperiales arrollaron a las de las Comunidades de Castilla y decapitaron a sus principales capitanes: Padilla, Bravo y Maldonado. Aquella jornada marcó el declive definitivo de un próspero reino que se extendía a lo largo de tres continentes y cuya disolución dio lugar a un nuevo Imperio que se sirvió de sus gentes y sus recursos.