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A novel from internationally acclaimed author Paulo Coelho – a dramatic story of love, life and death that shows us all why every second of our existence is a choice we all make between living and dying. Veronika has everything she could wish for. She is young and pretty, has plenty of boyfriends, a steady job, a loving family. Yet she is not happy; something is lacking in her life, and one morning she decides to die. She takes an overdose of sleeping pills, only to wake up some time later in the local hospital. There she is told that her heart is damaged and she has only a few days to live. The story follows Veronika through these intense days as to her surprise she finds herself experiencing feelings she has never really felt before. Against all odds she finds herself falling in love and even wanting to live again…

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Brida O'Fern va fer a 21 anys el primer pas en el camí de la Màgia. Fins aleshores, de la necessitat de conèixer els grans misteris de l'Univers, només n'havia tret decepcions, equívocs i desillusions. Però Brida va ser fidel a ella mateixa i va caminar cap al seu destí fins a conèixer Wicca, que la va iniciar en els rituals millenaris de la Tradició de la Lluna, els secrets de les bruixes que saben desvetllar els Dons que tots tenim a l'ànima.

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The first ever guided journal from Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist and one of the most influential authors of our time.Paulo Coelho is one of the bestselling authors in the world, with more than 230 million copies of his books – from The Alchemist to The Warrior of Light – sold across 170 countries in eighty languages. In this enchanting and introspective journal, Coelho takes you down the path of reflection and imagination. With 45 thought-provoking questions, you will explore mind and soul as you consider the signs and omens along your journey, make peace with the unknown, and learn to listen to your heart's desires. Evocative and intimate, each page prompts big and small contemplations on fear, love, gratitude, forgiveness, destiny, and more. Journey includes an introduction from Coelho, plenty of blank space to write, and beautifully designed quotes from his most popular books, speeches, interviews, and posts. Exquisitely produced, with a white and copper foil-stamped cover, Journey is a must-have for fans of this legendary writer – and anyone seeking a space for discovery and inspiration.'You must get as much as you can from any journey, because in the end the journey is all you have. So why not live?' – Paulo Coelho- While Coelho has written many books and Journey is his first ever journal published in the UK.- This journal includes some of the most powerful and beloved quotes from Coelho's books, as well as all-new reflections to guide you on your journey.- Features a beautifully dyed, textured cover with foil stamping and a ribbon page marker.

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Another incredible novel from the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Alchemist. Centuries before, on the eve of the invasion of Accra, the citizens gathered. A man stood before them and invited the people share their fears that he might offer hope and comfort. His extraordinary insights on courage, solitude, loyalty and loss were transcribed and passed on. A timeless and powerful exploration of personal growth, everyday wisdom and joy.

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An essential companion to the inspirational classic The Alchemist, filled with timeless stories of reflection and rediscovery.From one of the greatest writers of our age comes a collection of stories and parables unlocking the mysteries of the human condition. Gathered from Paulo Coelho's daily column of the same name, Maktub, meaning it is written, invites seekers on a journey of faith, self-reflection, and transformation. As Paulo Coelho explains, Maktub is not a book of advicebut an exchange of experiences.'Each story offers an illuminated path to see life and the lives of our fellow people around the world in new ways, allowing us to tap into universal truths about our collective and individual humanity. As Coelho writes, a man who seeks only the light, while shirking his responsibilities, will never find illumination. And one who keep his eyes fixed upon the sun . . . ends up blind.' In these wise tales akin to Zen koans and other mysteries of the universe, there are talking snake

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L'Alquimista relata el viatge del jove Santiago, que va deixar les seves ovelles als camps d'Andalusia per endinsar-se en el desert, camí de les Piràmides. A través d'un llenguatge planer, Coelho construeix un símbol cristallí sobre l'home, els seus somnis i la vida en el món. Comparada sovint amb El Petit Príncep i Joan Salvador Gavina, aquesta novella ha captivat milers de lectors d'arreu del món i ha obtingut un important reconeixement internacional.

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Por el autor del bestseller internacional El Alquimista.Adapta la obra de Henry Drummond.El Amor es algo que nos debemos? O primero necesitamos amar para ser amados de vuelta? Hay una sola manera de amar o el Amor se presenta en distintas formas y apariencias? Y cómo aprendemos a amar de verdad? Estas son las preguntas que se hizo un joven pensador, Henry Drummond, en 1874. Sus selecciones dieron la vuelta al mundo hasta que Paulo Coelho, en un punto de inflexión en su vida, las descubrió y las adaptó a nuestros tiempos.Creía que ya había pensado todo lo que necesitaba pensar con respecto al Amor, cuando el sermón de Henry Drummond cayó en mis manos. A partir del momento en que leí las palabras de este libro, e intenté poner en práctica sus enseñanzas, mi vida cambió mucho.El Amor nunca falla. El Amor es la verdadera energía de la vida.

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La experiencia de recorrer el Camino de Santiago inspiró a Paulo Coelho a escribir esta novela, complemento ideal de El Alquimista, el gran bestseller internacional. Ambas narran dos grandes experiencias vitales, dos viajes transformadores.Adéntrate en el cautivador relato del peregrinaje de Coelho hacia Santiago. Al final descubriremos que lo Extraordinario reside en el Camino de las Personas Comunes. Novela de aventuras y guía de autodescubrimiento, este emocionante relato nos ofrece la combinación perfecta de encanto y conocimiento.Descubre las novelas imprescindibles del autor que ha fascinado al mundo.Una deslumbrante parábola sobre la necesidad de encontrar nuestro camino en la vida.

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Another stunning novel by the author of The Alchemist. Aleph marks a return to Paulo Coelho’s beginnings. In a frank and surprising personal story, one of the world’s most beloved authors embarks on a remarkable and transformative journey of self-discovery. Facing a grave crisis of faith, and seeking a path of spiritual renewal and growth, Paulo decides to start over: to travel, to experiment, to reconnect with people and the world. On this journey through Europe, Africa, and Asia, he will again meet Hilal—the woman he loved 500 years before—an encounter that will initiate a mystical voyage through time and space, through past and present, in search of himself. Aleph is an encounter with our fears and our sins; a search for love and forgiveness, and the courage to confront the inevitable challenges of life.

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The Winner Stands Alone is an enthralling novel by the incomparable Paulo Coelho. The story is set during the Cannes International Film Festival and the entire action plays out over 24 hours. Igor is a wealthy Russian businessman. His wife Ewa left him two years ago and Igor has never really come to terms with their break up, especially as Ewa is now remarried to a famous fashion designer, Hamid Hussein. Igor is insanely jealous and when Ewa left him he told her that he would destroy 'whole worlds' in order to get her back and he intends to keep his promise… The star-studded film festival acts as a backdrop to a maniacal murder spree and we are introduced to various characters along the way, all of whom are desperately trying to get their big break in the shallow world of show business; Gabriela a young and naive actress who is being exploited by her agent and Jasmine a troubled young Rwandan refugee working as a model. The Winner Stands Alone is a gripping, fast-paced thriller and Coelho cleverly weaves in elements of social satire, as he pokes fun at our celebrity and money obsessed culture.

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“A magical little volume.”San Francisco Chronicle Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. The Alchemist is such a book. The Alchemist is the story of Santiago, an Audalusian shepherd boy who travels in search of a worldly treasure. From his home in Spain he journeys to the markets of Tangiers and across the Egyptian desert to a fateful encounter with the alchemist. The story of the treasures Santiago finds along the way teaches readers, as only a few stories have done, about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and above all, following their dreams.

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It begins with a glimpse or a passing thought. It ends in obsession. One day a renowned author discovers that his wife, a war correspondent, has disappeared leaving no trace. Though time brings more success and new love, he remains mystified – and increasingly fascinated – by her absence. Was she kidnapped, blackmailed, or simply bored with their marriage? The unrest she causes is as strong as the attraction she exerts. His search for her – and for the truth of his own life – takes him from France to Spain, Croatia and, eventually, the bleakly beautiful landscape of Central Asia. More than that, it takes him from the safety of his world to a totally unknown path, searching for a new understanding of the nature of love and the power of destiny. With ‘The Zahir’, Paulo Coelho demonstrates his powerful and captivating storytelling.

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"El que fa en el present canviarà el futur".La nova obra de Paulo Coelho ens convida a passar a l'acció. Perquè arriba un moment que sentim la necessitat de plantejar-nos com vivim la nostra vida, si som on volem ser i si fem el que volem fer.Cada final ens dóna l'oportunitat de tornar a néixer. Decidir. Canviar. Descobrir. Creure. Despertar-se. Connectar de nou amb el món. Tots podem tornar a començar.Aleph és un viatge que transforma la vida. Veure vídeo promocional

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Por el autor del bestseller internacional El Alquimista.En Brida, mi tercera novela, que escribí justo después de El Alquimista, cuento la historia de una joven que se sumerge en el mundo de la hechicería y en sus experiencias con diferentes tradiciones mágicas. Exploro muchos temas que me son queridos, como la Gran Madre, las religiones paganas y las percepciones del amor.Esta es la fascinante historia de Brida, una joven irlandesa de veintiún años, que está interesada en la magia y quiere profundizar en sus poderes ocultos. En su viaje de descubrimiento, conocerá a un sabio que le ayudará a superar sus miedos y a una mujer que le enseñará algunos rituales ancestrales.Escoger un camino significa abandonar otros. Si pretendes recorrer todos los caminos posibles acabarás no recorriendo ninguno.

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Linda está casada con un hombre rico, tienen dos hijos y la familia vive en una hermosa casa en Ginebra, Suiza. Trabaja en el periódico más importante del país, es guapa, viste bien y tiene todo lo que se pueda desear. A ojos de todos, su vida es perfecta. Sin embargo, no es feliz; una gran insatisfacción la corroe y se siente culpable por no ser capaz de disfrutar de lo que tiene. Por eso no habla con nadie de lo que sucede. Ama a su marido pero la relación con él se ha vuelto rutinaria, apática.Un día, el periódico la envía a entrevistar a Jacob König, un antiguo novio del instituto que ahora es un político de cierta relevancia. Este encuentro es suficiente para que ella se sienta capaz de hacer algo con lo que soñaba desde muchacha, y empieza a dar rienda suelta a sus fantasías. Vuelve a sentir pasión por la vida. Ahora hará todo lo que sea para conquistar ese amor imposible y descenderá hasta el fondo del pozo de las emociones humanas para, por fin, encontrar su redención.

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14 de julio de 1099. Mientras Jerusalén se prepara para la invasión de los cruzados, un griego conocido como el Copto convoca al pueblo, jóvenes y viejos, hombres y mujeres, a reunirse junto a él. Mientras esperan el ataque enemigo, las gentes le preguntan acerca de la derrota y la soledad, la lucha y el cambio, sobre el amor y la lealtad, el destino, el sexo y la elegancia, la sabiduría y, también, lo que aguarda en el futuroLas respuestas que obtuvieron siguen siendo válidas mil años después. Paulo Coelho recoge en El manuscrito encontrado en Accra las reflexiones que se dieron en esa noche mágica en la que la derrota era inminente y el Copto habló.

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