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Es posible hablar de las diferentes evoluciones culturales contemporáneas abandonando deliberadamente toda interpretación en términos de crisis, de pérdida de valores, de desaparición de la religión o de ocaso de la fe. Los autores de este libro están convencidos de que el Evangelio, tanto hoy como ayer, cuenta con todas sus posibilidades de ser escuchado y oído de nuevo, como una Buena Noticia que da la vida... La pastoral de engendramiento tiene su fuente de inspiración en esta convicción de fe. El reto al que deben enfrentarse nuestras sociedades y la Iglesia es dejarse engendrar a esta vida nueva, gracias a la Palabra de Dios que resuena en los relatos fundacionales y que va trabajando las conciencias.Desde esta perspectiva, al mismo tiempo que propone una lectura teológica y pastoral de las mutaciones de nuestra cultura, el libro Una nueva oportunidad para el Evangelio trata, sucesivamente, del anuncio de la Palabra de Dios, de la práctica sacramental de

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Qué hay peor que una aburridísima gira por polvorientos castillos en compañía de unos padres apasionados por el arte y una hermana que se pasa el tiempo leyendo novelas de amor? Encontrarse en el viejo castillo de Castle Rock la noche del 23 de agosto, cuando se conmemora la sangrienta batalla del tulipán negro. De hecho, si en el cielo brilla la luna llena, mejor estar lejos: el fantasma del cabo Hug está sediento de venganza... y no está solo!

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One of the BBC's '100 Novels that Shaped the World' The Far Pavilions is the story of an English man - Ashton Pelham-Martyn - brought up as a Hindu. It is the story of his passionate, but dangerous love for Juli, an Indian princess. It is the story of divided loyalties, of friendship that endures till death, of high adventure and of the clash between East and West.To the burning plains and snow-capped mountains of this great, humming continent, M.M. Kaye brings her exceptional gifts of storytelling and meticulous historical accuracy, plus her insight into the human heart.'Magnificent' Evening Standard'A long, romantic adventure story of the highest calibre ... wildly exciting' Daily Telegraph

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M. M. Kaye, author of The Far Pavilions, sweeps her readers back to the vast, glittering, sunbaked continent of India. Shadow of the Moon is the story of Winter de Ballesteros, a beautiful English heiress who has come to India to be married. It is also the tale of Captain Alex Randall, her escort and protector, who knows that Winter's husband to be has become a debauched wreck of a man. When India bursts into flaming hatreds and bitter bloodshed during the dark days of the Mutiny, Alex and Winter are thrown unwillingly together in the brutal and urgent struggle for survival.

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Mary Williams - faced with unexpectedly losing her job and the possibility of losing custody of her daughter as well - answers an unusual help wanted ad. When an ailing man offers her an outrageous proposal that could solve all her problems, Mary takes fate into her own hands and accepts, agreeing to the extraordinary thing this man is asking. It''s a decision that changes everything. Because what Mary thought was true is in fact a lie, and now she faces a new reality that is far more disastrous than anything she could have imagined. Relentless and propulsive, The Helper is a compulsive page-turner fueled by lies, deceit, and revenge. Punctuated with biting wit and satirical social commentary, Dewil''s debut gives us a peek behind the lie that was once the American dream and explores the story of one woman struggling for footing in the modern world.

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Si la necesidad de que las mujeres se cubran la cabeza pertenece en el judaísmo, más que a auténticas normas escritas, al conjunto de prescripciones que invitan a la modestia, la situación está más articulada en el cristianismo y, decididamente, se presenta todavía más compleja en el islam.En el mundo cristiano el velo se ha emancipado tanto en el plano simbólico como en el normativo (porque ya no es obligatorio ni para las religiosas ni para las mujeres laicas), mientras que en el islámico algunas mujeres lo llevan por devoción, otras porque quieren ser identificadas a simple vista como musulmanas, otras aún para que las dejen en paz. Las hay que han tenido que dar la batalla en la familia para ponérselo y otras, en cambio, se han visto obligadas a ponérselo por la misma familia; hay quienes lo ven todavía como el emblema de la sumisión y quienes lo entienden, por el contrario, como modo de rebelarse, contra el régimen o contra el Occidente.

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The pursuit of the financial proceeds of criminal activity has become a central theme of contemporary crime control. Initially conceived to tackle the global trade in illegal drugs, these methods have been more recently employed in the context of terrorism. This work offers a judicious account of the national and international strategies which seek to cope with crime by attacking its financial underpinnings. The book focuses on the increasingly civil legal orientation of these strategies - a sea change from criminal prosecutions to civil legal instruments. The author focuses on developments of the civil strategy in the US and the UK beginning with its historical origins. The work reveals the contradictions that animate the civil approach to criminal finance and discloses the failure of civil devices, as presently constituted, to comply with rights. It bridges the gap between two jurisdictions prominent in this area; the United States and the United Kingdom. This comparative element distinguishes the project from other work in the field that focuses on a single jurisdiction. Critical in its perspective, the work brings balance and reflection to an emergent area of national and international interest.Money Laundering and the Proceeds of Crime analyzes rather than merely describes the proceeds of crime laws, anti-money laundering regimes and the civil legal approach to criminal finance and as such will have a wide readership. The book will appeal to, amongst others, government actors involved in constructing instruments to confront criminal finance, scholars and researchers working in the area and banks, financial institutions, lawyers and other professional private actors charged with anti-money laundering functions.

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Five years ago, my little boy went missing. Now my husband’s vanished, too.I wish I could say that the tragedy of little Jack disappearing brought me and Nate closer together. But my husband is more distant from me now than he’s ever been. Perhaps that’s why I don’t ask him exactly where he’s going when he sets off on another business trip.Or perhaps I was too distracted by the woman moving in across the street with bouncing blonde hair and a cherubic toddler boy. He reminds me so much of the child I lost. But his mother doesn’t seem to properly watch him. And I can’t be sure, but I think Nate and this woman share a look of recognition before he leaves.The first day Nate’s away, things feel okay, even though I know when he returns we’re going to have to discuss what I found in his coat pocket. But one day turns into two, and then three. I don’t want to seem like the crazy wife, but I have to call his work and ask what’s going on. And that’s when they tell me the shocking truth.Nate hasn’t worked for the company in six months.Once I’ve found this lie, it’s hard not to pick at the scab of our marriage, see what other secrets lie beneath his apparent love for me. By the end of the week, I hope I might finally learn the truth about my husband, about the woman across the street, and about what really happened to my little boy.The Perfect Family Man is a jaw-droppingly good rollercoaster ride of a novel with twists that will leave readers going ‘OMG’. Perfect for fans of The Woman in the Window, Ruth Ware and Lisa Jewell.Read what everyone is saying about M. M. DeLuca…‘Okay, I was totally blown away by this book. I thought it was going to be your run-of-the-mill mystery… Wow, I was wrong. This is an amazingly written book. If you think you can figure it out, well good luck to you… I will be bringing this book up every chance I get. Great story!!!!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A heart-wrenching clash of past and present which is not for the faint-hearted. It is rare for a book to make you feel so many strong emotions… Captivating and intriguing… I couldn't put the book down… This has been the most memorable book I have read in a long time.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This novel is one you cannot put down! I put aside all my work so I could binge it in a day. A gripping story… With many twists and turns, this novel kept me on edge and guessing till the end.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Crazy good... Ups and downs throughout and an absolutely heartbreaking ending. I loved it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Utterly compulsive reading. I found the subject matter harrowing but so well written and well researched…’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Ooo this one definitely had a twist that I was not expecting! Go ahead and read this one for yourself because trust me it will keep you guessing until the very end. I loved it! Writing style was fantastic as well.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This book had such a raw storyline. I really enjoyed it. Would recommend this to every person who asked me.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Really enjoyed this quick read… It did not end how I expected which left me both surprised and satisfied…. Would recommend!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This book is a very good read… The author builds tension that grows throughout the book and you find yourself unable to put the book down. I would definitely recommend this book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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How far would you go for family?Anna’s done bad things before. Neglected and unloved as a child, she had to do whatever it took to keep herself and her little sister, Birdie, safe. But the worst thing she’s ever done is let her sister walk out of a diner when they were teenagers. She would never see her sister again.Years later, and Anna is a new person. After a whirlwind romance, she’s married handsome, successful, and generous Guy. She has a steady job and a new life of comfort. Things seem perfect. But she hasn’t told her husband about her dark past or about Birdie, that she’s still looking for her. It’s not about his too-perfect veneer, or her suspicion that he flirts with other women. It’s that he has a complicated past and family secrets, too. Secrets that might be more entwined with hers than he knows.After all this time, one thing about Anna remains the same. There’s nothing she wouldn’t do for her sister. And when she finds out who’s kept them apart for all these years, there will be hell to pay.A completely addictive, dark and eye-opening novel about what people hide behind closed doors, perfect for your next book club pick. Fans of Megan Miranda and Shari Lapena will love The Secret Sister.Read what everyone is saying about The Secret Sister… ‘Okay, I was totally blown away by this book. I thought it was going to be your run-of-the-mill mystery… Wow, I was wrong. This is an amazingly written book. If you think you can figure it out, well good luck to you… I will be bringing this book up every chance I get. Great story!!!!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A heart-wrenching clash of past and present which is not for the faint-hearted. It is rare for a book to make you feel so many strong emotions… Captivating and intriguing… I couldn't put the book down… This has been the most memorable book I have read in a long time.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This novel is one you cannot put down! I put aside all my work so I could binge it in a day. A gripping story… With many twists and turns, this novel kept me on edge and guessing till the end.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Crazy good. This story tells of an incredible bond between twin sisters who end up in the care system. Ups and downs throughout and an absolutely heartbreaking ending. I loved it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Utterly compulsive reading. I found the subject matter harrowing but so well written and well researched… The story of Anna and her twin sister Birdie broke my heart… I can highly recommend it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Ooo this one definitely had a twist that I was not expecting! Go ahead and read this one for yourself because trust me it will keep you guessing until the very end. I loved it! Writing style was fantastic as well.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This book had such a raw storyline. I really enjoyed it. Would recommend this to every person who asked me.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Really enjoyed this quick read… It did not end how I expected which left me both surprised and satisfied…. Would recommend!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This book is a very good read… The author builds tension that grows throughout the book and you find yourself unable to put the book down. I would definitely recommend this book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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El Señor habla a nuestro corazón. Es él el que busca, llama, interroga al hombre, pidiéndole simplemente que le escuche y le acoja. La oración es nuestra respuesta a Dios y, por consiguiente, al amor.

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Encuadernación: RústicaColección: AbiertaUn libro sencillo y breve que ofrece respuestas a las múltiples preguntas que nos hacemos en el intento de facilitar a nuestro hijo el mejor pasaporte para que se desarrolle plenamente en la vida.De qué elementos se compone la autoestima? Cuáles son las actitudes de los padres que la favorecen o perjudican? En qué consiste el sentimiento de seguridad? Son algunas de las cuestiones a las Duclos, psicopedagogo y logopeda con 25 años de experiencia trabajando con niños y adolescentes con problemas de aprendizaje y adaptación escolar, ofrece respuestas.

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EL PRIMER LIBRO DEL PAPA FRANCISCO SOBRE SU VISIÓN DE LA POLÍTICA Y DE LA SOCIEDAD.Entre febrero de 2016 y febrero de 2017 el papa Francisco tuvo doce encuentros con el intelectual francés Dominique Wolton, en los que mantuvieron amplias y profundas conversaciones sobre los grandes temas de nuestro tiempo.Este libro es el fruto de estos diálogos excepcionales e inéditos, que tuvieron lugar en un clima de total libertad, calidez y humanidad, y en los que se abordaron múltiples cuestiones, tales como la paz y la guerra; la política y las religiones; la mundialización y la diversidad cultural; los fundamentalismos y la laicidad; Europa y los migrantes, la ecología, las desigualdades en el mundo; el ecumenismo y el diálogo interreligioso, y el individuo, la familia y la alteridad.Saliéndose de cualquier cliché o etiqueta prestablecida, este libro ilustra, de un modo que sorprenderá a casi todos, cuál es la visión que el actual papa tiene sobre la Iglesia y la sociedad, centrada

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Con el matrimonio se contrae un vínculo indisoluble. Contemplar la imagen de María que desata los nudos en la celebración del rito nupcial subraya el hecho de que, durante el camino de la vida familiar (representada por la cinta blanca), se pueden formar nudos aparentemente inextricables. Si se invoca a María, ella, con dulce paciencia, ayudará a desatarlos. La familia podrá redescubrir la alegría del frescor originario.

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