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Un canto a la libertad y a la dignidad de aquellas mujeres a quienes nadie suele escuchar: las empleadas domésticas. Reglas esenciales para la organización del servicio domésticoextranjero: 1. Seguridad: Las criadas pueden generar muchos problemas en este sentido. Por ello te recomiendo guardar bajo llave su pasaporte, sobre todo si se ocupa de cuidar a tus hijos. 2. Relaciones: No debes permitir que tenga novio. Al fin y al cabo, un embarazo significaría su deportación y podrías verte obligada a pagarle el vuelo de regreso a casa. 3. Alimentación: Aconsejo separar su comida desde el primer día. Por ejemplo, yo tomo café Illy, que cuesta veinte dólares el paquete. ¡No esperaréis que lo comparta con ella! Estas reglas son algo que la joven Jules, recién llegada a Singapur, no consigue comprender del todo, por mucho que sus nuevas amigas insistan en que son necesarias para manejar al servicio filipino. Frente a esas señoras privilegiadas, las doncellas como la joven Dolly o su rebelde hermana Tala, soportan esa situación escandalosamente injusta a cambio del dinero necesario para mantener a sus familias. Pero, ¿hasta cuándo aguantarán sin rebelarse? La crítica ha dicho... «Las comparaciones con Criadas y señoras son inevitables. El cuarto de la criada tiene una trama adictiva y unos personajes extraordinarios. Una historia que había que contar y que mucha gente debería leer.» Bookphace «Una novela hermosa y conmovedora, narrada con humor y sensibilidad. Verdaderamente maravillosa.» Heat

Settle down, boys and girls, and prepare for twisted tales of fun delights! We have here a selection of scary stories to keep you up all night! EIGHT fantastic, spine-tingling short stories from the hairiest and scariest writers who have given you something to sink your teeth into! Dare you read it? Make sure the lights are on and that you are ready for a hairy-legged ride! (No spiders were harmed in this work of fiction.)

This two-volume manual provides over 70 alphabetically arranged chapters covering every aspect of company law from Accounts to Ultra Vires. Each chapter provides a thorough discussion of the law, cites relevant cases and puts the legal issues into a practical business context. Thoroughly indexed and cross-referenced, it offers an ideal solution when in-depth reading and research is required.

Your cost-effective online language lab, accessible anywhere, anytime. This course provides an integrated learning package, directly meeting the needs of learners preparing for the AQA GCSE Spanish assessment, and teachers delivering the new syllabus.

Beneath the facade not everything is as it seems... A moving and suspenseful story of family dynamics, obsession and the power of true friendship from Australia's master storyteller, Fiona McCallum. On the surface Natasha and Mitchell live an idyllic life in the Adelaide Hills with their two daughters and kelpie cross. While both have busy careers, they ensure time is spent with family and friends. Natasha, an aspiring interior designer, has started her own homewares shop and is excited to develop her business further. Mitchell, on the other hand, is becoming more withdrawn. Is he pressured by work, having a mid-life crisis or hiding something from his family? Jesse, a charismatic new locksmith in town, offers to help Natasha with client leads. She welcomes the assistance and distraction. But is Jesse all he makes out to be? Who ultimately is looking out for whom, and who is hiding from the truth?

A gripping exploration of modern greed as bestselling Australian author Fiona Lowe unpicks the moral quagmire of those who trade on the bonds of their closest friendships and family for money. Izzy Harrington's fiance is a successful entrepreneur and everyone's friend, but today she's waiting for him to get home so she can tell him they're over. Except Brad never arrives. Instead, three angry men knock on the door and insist on talking to Brad. When the police arrive asking difficult questions and demanding to see his passport, Izzy's packed suitcases suddenly take on a whole new meaning. Brad's disappearance sends ripples through their small town and a furious mob camps on Izzy's lawn desperate to recover their losses. They have Izzy in their crosshairs, determined to make her pay for Brad's audacious con. As the search intensifies, conflicting clues emerge. Clues that suggest no one really knew Brad - least of all Izzy ... "Fiona Lowe is the undisputed queen of Australian small-town fiction" - Canberra Weekly

"It has everything...romance, friendship and fun mystery." --Amazon reviewer (A Chance Fall) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Can't put the book down!" --Amazon reviewer (Always, Forever) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ FOREVER MINE is the fourth book in a spellbinding new romance series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of The Inn at Dune Island, whose books have over 10,000 five star ratings and reviews! In picturesque Ashville, Minnesota, the ice may be cold but hockey gets heated at Ashville College. Bree Mitchell, a whip-smart business major, is tasked with creating a marketing strategy that helps the Ashville Aces hockey team shine on social media. However, one left winger’s antics disrupts Bree’s plan—though maybe he intentionally hoped to snag her attention. But she's skating on thin ice when the team's assistant coach, a mastermind of strategy and kindness, draws her into a play for her heart. Caught in a high-stakes love triangle that could make or break her career, Bree must choose which man truly aligns with her winning strategy—for love and for hockey. Prepare to be captivated by ALWAYS ASHVILLE, where a small town romance beckons, leading you to a charming setting replete with witty banter, heartfelt moments, and unexpected twists. It will steal your heart and have you reading late into the night. (This series has been revised and renamed from its original title, Ashville Aces.) Future books in the series are now available! “Endearing characters, a plot that keeps you reading, and the right amount of romance. I can’t wait to start book two!” --Amazon reviewer (Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I enjoyed first book, this one just as much….Excited to continue the series." --Amazon reviewer (Always, Forever) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A bit of romance and a very determined woman! I have read many of Fiona Grace's novels and loved every one of them—this was no exception!” --Amazon reviewer (Always, With You) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A five star rating. Any age person will enjoy it. It is a great book with a happy ending." --Amazon reviewer (A Chance Love) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sound, music and storytelling are important tools of resistance, resilience and reconciliation in creative practice from protracted conflict to post-conflict contexts. When they are used in a socially engaged participatory capacity, they can create counter-narratives to conflict. Based on original research in three continents, this book advances an interdisciplinary, comparative approach to exploring the role of sonic and creative practices in addressing the effects of conflict. Each case study illustrates how participatory arts genres are variously employed by musicians, arts facilitators, theatre practitioners, community activists and other stakeholders as a means of 'strategic creativity' to transform trauma and promote empowerment. This research further highlights the complex dynamics of delivering and managing creativity among those who have experienced violence, as they seek opportunities to generate alternative arenas for engagement, healing and transformation.