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I always knew marriage for me would never be to a man of my choosing. As a young girl, I was all too aware of the power I wielded in a world where men were supposed to be the superior gender. To the underworld, I was just a mafia princess. To my family, I was an equal. To my soon-to-be husband? Well, that was yet to be determined. But I prayed Enzo Bianchi was ready for me because I was damn sure prepared for him.

Chicago Attorney Robert Mazzara has just been informed of the suicide death of his childhood friend Marco Pezza. The two of them grew up together in a small suburb in Chicago during the turbulent '60s and '70s, when the issues of household violence were seldom ever addressed. Along with their best friends, Petey Rodriguez, Billy Kozar and Johnny Orozco, they all experienced the coming-of-age events that all young boys go through during grade school and high school, with one exception: They were all survivors of severe physical and sexual child abuse.

Kailani had been scarred from her last relationship and love was the last thing on her mind, but when Hendrix makes an appearance, she can't seem to shake, she learns to lower her guard. The two build a bond that seems unbreakable until someone from Kailani's past threatens to ruin it all.

Ironico e dissacrante, impietoso ritratto dell’Italia di oggi nelle sue infinite piccolezze, Che la festa cominci è un’irresistibile commedia umana. E sullo sfondo del party più esclusivo della nuova Repubblica, Ammaniti mette in scena un moderno Satyricon, con il palazzinaro Sasà Chiatti nelle vesti di novello Trimalchione e una schiera di improbabili invitati a rappresentare, oggi come allora, una società alla deriva.

First came the shocking story of Rainey Paxton being born addicted to heroin and the sacrifices she made to accommodate her parents’ reckless lifestyle. Now comes the terrifying, extraordinary novel that picks up after Rainey’s release from juvenile detention. With no money and lost in a section of North Philadelphia dominated by gangs and violence, Rainey won’t accept that it may be too late to save Ivy. Instead, she pushes all limits to fight for her sister, surrendering herself to keep her vow.

Sawyer Kingston is an a**hole. The thing is, he’s got everyone fooled. To them, he’s the gorgeous billionaire who owns the hottest bar in the city. To me, he’s the cocky jerk whose favorite pastime has always been torturing me. The only thing we’ve ever agreed on is our mutual dislike for each other. But that was before I moved in next door to him, and we shockingly agreed on something else. There’s a fine line between love and hate. The problem is...I think I crossed that line.

There's nothing like two pretty American girls to take Daniel Cunha's mind off his troubles: getting dumped by his pregnant girlfriend; his cirrhotic grandfather dropping dead the day before; the looming anniversary, on New Year's Eve, of the raid that doomed his drug-dealing aunt and uncle; and his long-gone mother, escaped to States with another American fool like his father. But a cold bottle of cachaça and a pair of flirty turistas to is all Daniel needs to feel like turning up.

Emily has worked hard to be the chic city girl she always dreamed of being. She's definitely not still thinking about Andy, her last boyfriend who ghosted her completely out of the blue. She's got her eyes on the new guy at work. He's much better suited to her new image. When a séance goes haywire, Andy barges back into her life, switching off lights, moving through furniture and moaning about his untimely death. He didn't ghost her, he died...and he's a bit miffed she's trying to move on. And if Emily is going to stop Andy's ghost ruining her love life, she's got to get rid of him.

Clover Brooks has always felt a stronger connection with those at the end of their life than in the middle of it. She dedicates herself to ushering people peacefully though their final days, working as a death doula in New York City. Her client's last words are collected in three treasured notebooks, neatly labelled: ADVICE, CONFESSIONS and REGRETS. Then she meets Claudia: a woman who has had the kind of life that Clover hasn't dared imagine for herself.

Malcolm Gephardt, handsome and gregarious long-time bartender at The Half Moon, has always dreamed of owning a bar. When his boss is finally ready to retire, Malcolm stretches to buy the place. He sees its unquantifiable magic and potential and hopes to make it a bigger success, but quickly realizes that his customers don't like change. His wife Jess is smart and confident, and has devoted herself to her law career. But after years of trying to have a baby, she's struggling to accept the idea that motherhood may not be in the cards for her.

Youth by Kevin Curran dives into the lives of four teenagers in Ireland's most diverse town, Balbriggan. Angel is about to finish school and discover if Drill music and his YouTube fame can deliver on their promises. Princess is battling to escape her claustrophobic surroundings and go to university. Dean is ready to come out from under his famous father's shadow. Tanya, struggling with the spotlight of internet infamy, is still posting her dream life for all of her faithful followers.

Eine kuriose Wiener Geschichte die Jung und Alt zum Schmunzeln bringt. Beim Schottentor. Der Fremde trifft zuerst Herrn Weninger, die anderen kommen allmählich hinzu. Fremder: Ich bitten, Sie können mir sagen, wie ich kommen in die Dorotheergasse? Rudolf Stürzer (1865 – 1926) war Schriftsteller, Journalist und Redakteur.

Eine kuriose Wiener Geschichte die Jung und Alt zum Schmunzeln bringt. Weil ich Augengläser trage sagen manche Leute „Doktor“ zu mir. Merkwürdiger Weise schätze sie mich nicht als Mediziner sondern als Juristen, so auch der Monteur... Rudolf Stürzer (1865 – 1926) war Schriftsteller, Journalist und Redakteur.

Heute gehe ich zu Fuß vom Westbahnhof bis zum Hotel Bauer. Meine schwarze Tasche, deren Träger abgerissen sind, halte ich umschlungen. Wie einen Schutzpolster. Stark befahrene Straße, schmaler Gehsteig. Vorbei am Café Novi Beograd, vorbei am Restaurant Donaudelta, vorbei an der Kirche Maria vom Siege. Die Tasche wie ein Baby tragend vermeide ich jeglichen Blickkontakt, schaue zumeist auf den grauen Gehsteig.

Eine kuriose Wiener Geschichte die Jung und Alt zum Schmunzeln bringt. Ein Wiener Nachtstück aus der seligen Backhendlzeit. Personen: Ein Fiaker, ein Herr und ein Hausmeister... Rudolf Stürzer (1865 – 1926) war Schriftsteller, Journalist und Redakteur.

Eine kuriose Wiener Geschichte die Jung und Alt zum Schmunzeln bringt. Es ist ein Wiener Grundsatz, bevor eine Straße aufgerissen wird muss sie vorher schön gepflastert werden. Einige Tage liegt sie dann so da... Rudolf Stürzer (1865 – 1926) war Schriftsteller, Journalist und Redakteur.

„Baron D’Agneau“ ist eine Erzählung von Angelika Slavik die auf Basis eines Gesprächs mit Franz Boos-Waldegg (geboren 1926) beruht. Ich kannte mich noch immer nicht besonders gut aus in Wien, als ich mich an einem Donnerstagmorgen im März 1964 auf den Weg zur Arbeit machte. Erst drei Wochen davor war ich aus Bad Ischl in die Bundeshauptstadt übersiedelt, weil mir im Hotel Intercontinental ein Job als Einkaufsleiter angeboten worden war. Zum Glück wies mir die eindrucksvolle Klotzigkeit des neu erbauten Nobelhotels schon aus mehreren Kilometern Entfernung bestechend sicher den Weg.

Alfred Eduard Forschneritsch, geb. am 2. 4. 1872 in Wien, gest. am 18.4.1917 ebenda. Forschneritsch arbeitete als Handelsangestellter und Buchhalter und Zu seinen Werken zählen u. a. "Neue Märchen" (1910), "Von unserem Grund" (1912), "Wienerisches aus der Kriegszeit" (1916) und "Wiener Bilderbogen" (1916). Er verfasste Wiener Geschichten und Skizzen mit humoristischer, lebensnaher Darstellung des Alltags.

Alfred Eduard Forschneritsch (1872 bis 1917) verfasste Wiener Geschichten und Skizzen mit humoristischer, lebensnaher Darstellung des Alltags. Still liegt über der breiten Straße ein kalter graublau Morgen. Ein Bäckerjunge kommt daher, er pfeift ein Lied ohne Worte und ohne Melodie. Die Morgenkälte zwingt ihn das Genick einzuziehen und den Rockkragen aufzustellen... Eine kuriose Wiener Geschichte die Jung und Alt zum Schmunzeln bringt.

Alfred Eduard Forschneritsch (1872 bis 1917) verfasste Wiener Geschichten und Skizzen mit humoristischer, lebensnaher Darstellung des Alltags. Ich lehnte gerade in einem Beiwagen der Straßenbahn und ließ mir von der hübschen Schaffnerin das Straßenbahnenleitmotiv so lange vorblasen bis ich es fast auswendig konnte. Dabei war mein Herz vergnügt und meine Seele dachte an nichts schlimmes, da tritt aus dem inneren des Wagens Fräulein Pepi Brandlmeier und sagte... Eine kuriose Wiener Geschichte die Jung und Alt zum Schmunzeln bringt.