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"Do you still want to run away after what happened last night?"Their relationship changes overnight. She tries to keep her distance from him, while he comes closer and closer.Spoiling her, he gives her everything she desires. His only wish is to keep her around. The whole world is envious of what she has."Never rush in a relationship," she says calmly."I will wait until you fall in love with me," he replies affectionately.

You say Spoiled like it's a bad thing. Sixteen-year-old Molly Dix has just discovered that her biological father is Brick Berlin, world-famous movie star and red-carpet regular. Intrigued (and a little) terrified by her Hollywood lineage, Molly moves to Los Angeles and plunges headfirst into the deep of Beverly Hills celebrity life. Just as Molly thinks her life couldn't get any stranger, she meets Brooke Berlin, her gorgeous, spoiled half sister, who welcomes Molly to la-la land with a smothering dose "sisterly love"...but in this town, nothing is ever what it seems. Set against a world of Redbull-fuelled stylists, tiny tanned girls, popped-collar guys, and Blackberry-wielding publicists, Spoiled is a sparkling debut from the writers behind the viciously funny celebrity blog GoFugYourself.com.

Thanks to these generous donors for making the publication of the books in this series possible: Lloyd E. Cotsen; The Maurice Amado Foundation; National Endowment for the Humanities; and the National Foundation for Jewish Culture Tales from Arab Lands presents tales from North Africa, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq in the latest volume of the most important collection of Jewish folktales ever published. This is the third book in the multi-volume series in the tradition of Louis Ginzberg?s timeless classic, Legends of the Jews. The tales here and the others in this series have been selected from the Israel Folktale Archives (IFA), named in Honor of Dov Noy, at The University of Haifa, a treasure house of Jewish lore that has remained largely unavailable to the entire world until now. Since the creation of the State of Israel, the IFA has collected more than 20,000 tales from newly arrived immigrants, long-lost stories shared by their families from around the world. The tales come from the major ethno-linguistic communities of the Jewish world and are representative of a wide variety of subjects and motifs, especially rich in Jewish content and context. Each of the tales is accompanied by in-depth commentary that explains the tale's cultural, historical, and literary background and its similarity to other tales in the IFA collection, and extensive scholarly notes. There is also an introduction that describes the culture and its folk narrative tradition, a world map of the areas covered, illustrations, biographies of the collectors and narrators, tale type and motif indexes, a subject index, and a comprehensive bibliography. Until the establishment of the IFA, we had had only limited access to the wide range of Jewish folk narratives. Even in Israel, the gathering place of the most wide-ranging cross-section of world Jewry, these folktales have remained largely unknown. Many of the communities no longer exist as cohesive societies in their representative lands; the Holocaust, migration, and changes in living styles have made the continuation of these tales impossible. This series is a monument to a rich but vanishing oral tradition. This series is a monument to a rich but vanishing oral tradition.

Who can compete with a magical angel? After the sudden appearance of Creamy Mami, Parthenon Productions has all but forgotten about Ayase Megumi. But using her jealousy of and burgeoning rivalry with Mami, Megumi is ready to do what it takes to propel herself back into the limelight!

There once lived a king in a grand far-off palace Along with his daughter, the sweet princess Alice; The king loved his daughter, gave her all he had So she would be happy, and never feel sad.

The Life of a Spoiled Brat is the true first-person story of an eighty-one-year-old woman. The first five years of her life, she had the run of an eighty-acre farm and the total attention of her parents while they were working hard to make a living with horses and no electricity. Life was a challenge for her. She shows how she survived accidents and circumstances while growing up, and through two marriages, with divine grace, protection, and blessings in spite of her self-centeredness. Her first marriage ended with an alcoholic husband rejecting her. The second marriage was a marriage of convenience that started questionably and then turned out to be a blessing. In the end, she thinks she knows how Job must have felt.

Ayako is disabled, but she has a dream. She's a young Japanese highschooler, visually impaired since birth, and sees life like a path leading her to her achievement: to become a singer! But how can this work when you're easily blinded by spotlights? Nothing is really impossible when you're that passionate! Follow Ayako's life through the years in this Japanese light novel-inspired, slice-of-life story full of fun and moving moments. The author, nearly blind himself, shares his experience in Japan as a disabled person through the eyes of Ayako.

"Secrets: A Novel" by Jo Ann Lordahl is the first book in the Secrets Series. This novel tells the captivating story of three strong and independent women, Rachel, Ahanna, and Maria, as they navigate their lives filled with secrets, challenges, and personal growth. Through their interconnected journeys, the book explores themes of love, friendship, self-discovery, and the power of forgiveness. The story begins with Rachel, a successful and ambitious journalist who uncovers a long-held family secret that changes her perception of her own identity and prompts her to seek answers about her true heritage. As she digs deeper into her family history, Rachel's journey leads her to Ahanna, a compassionate and wise African woman living in Zimbabwe, who holds the key to unlocking the secrets of Rachel's past. Ahanna's story is one of resilience and strength, as she faces numerous hardships in her life, including the loss of her parents, political turmoil, and the oppressive nature of society. Despite these challenges, Ahanna maintains her faith and demonstrates unwavering commitment to her community. The bond formed between Rachel and Ahanna serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of friendship and the shared experiences that connect us all. The third woman, Maria, is a successful lawyer who, on the surface, appears to have it all. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Maria is haunted by a secret she has kept buried deep within. Through her journey of self-discovery and healing, Maria learns the transformative power of opening up and embracing vulnerability. Throughout the book, the author skillfully weaves together the stories of these three women, intertwining their lives and experiences to create a rich tapestry of love, resilience, and personal growth. Secrets from the past are gradually revealed, and the characters are forced to confront the pain, trauma, and emotional baggage they have carried with them.