"Strength is a weapon, but its also a curse, because it lifts expectations in others. Confidence on the other hand is a shield that can protect you from the harsh sides of reality." Marie is a plain girl, her wardrobe composed of nothing but white shirts and blue jeans, until one day she meets a strange girl on the pavement: Paula. Involuntarily Marie gets dragged into a journey along Paula's bucket list and uncovers a world beyond society's morals and conventions.
Hannah is head over heals in love with one of the cheerleaders. To get closer to her she decides that becoming a cheerleader is the only option. The following weeks Hannah and her friend attend cheerleader practice. Even though Hannah is bad at it, she still managed to catch her crush's attention. They quickly become friends. Will Hannah get with her crush or will her heart get shattered when she gets rejected?
Charlotte Engemann was born on the 13th of June, 2037, 16 years before the outbreak of the Weeping. Her diary was found on the 19th of October, 2113, on an abandoned farm near Winterkasten, a small town in Hesse, Germany. Researchers have restored and translated the worn paper to the best of their abilities, providing a small glimpse of life before and during the Weeping. It is unknown how long Charlotte survived after the outbreak, as no other diaries or pieces of writing have been found, nor were there any signs of a body. ___________________________________ - Restored by Emilian Lang, head researcher of the Herrmann Schutz Institute, 12.07.2113 - - Translated into English by Lukas Werner-Thomson, researcher of the Herrmann Schutz Institute, 03.08.2113 -
'In her moving and sympathetic book, Paula Knight charts the emotional cost of the pursuit of motherhood and thoughtfully challenges the societal notion that to live a life without children is to live a lesser life.'— Aminatta Forna A clarion call to recognise that parenting isn't the be-all and end-all of family life, Paula Knight's extraordinarily powerful graphic memoir is a beautifully drawn, funny and sometimes painful exploration of what it takes to be a woman, and a mother—or not. In 1970s Northeast England, best friends Polly and April are sitting up a tree, whispering about periods and swapping their hazy knowledge of the facts of life. They both expect to have families one day—it's the normal script to follow, isn't it? But, as Polly grows up, education and career become important too, and she believes that she can have it all. When, some years later, Polly settles with Jack, her career has taken off and she feels torn over whether or not to try for a baby. Has she left it too late? Did she have any control over that choice? They go ahead, but, after repeated miscarriage and chronic illness take their toll, Polly and Jack have to face a very tough decision. As Polly looks back to discover the origins of her own expectations, she has to confront what family means in a society where 'family' usually means 'children'.
Are we truly different from our ancestors, or are we more alike than we think? To Our Core explores this question by drawing intriguing parallels between ancient writings and modern behaviour. In this book, we travel through timeless themes of love, humour, scandal, and philosophy of ancient Rome to uncover what lies beneath our surface. We will discover whether we have truly changed or remained the same at our core.
"Aurelius was a good Christian. That's what his parents thought, at least. And his congregation, to whom he preached every Sunday. No one knew of his demons. The secret he had carried with him since his youth, undetected by everyone but himself. Every night he stood before the altar of his church, made from centuries-old stone, and stared through the stained-glass windows toward the sky. Every night he prayed that God would take away his curse, and that his true self would never be discovered by anyone." Aurelius was a priest in a small Bavarian village. Always with an open ear for his congregation and his life in order - at least, until on a stormy evening a young man with beautiful eyes and a contagious smile found his way into his church and threatened to plunge that order into chaos.
