371 results for 'Poniatowska, Elena'

The Fightin'est Ship: The Story of the Cruiser Helena By Hugh B. Cave The cruiser "Helena" earned its nickname during World War II for its bravery and tenacity in combat. This book tells the story of...

Elena Davis's life took a dramatic turn in 1959, when she left her job in New York to settle in the northwest coast of Mallorca, Spain. What began as a four-month stay turned into a 47-year...

This candid and humorous collection of e-mails offers a unique glimpse into life on the remote island of St Helena. Written by Sue Fisher during her time on a British Government education contract,...

Danny and Elena are on a mission to track down the vengeance-seeking Black Star, a bomb-master with a deadly reputation. Their goal is simple: locate Black Star and kill him, no matter the cost. With...

Selena the Sleepover Fairy is a fun and exciting Early Reader from Daisy Meadows. In this story, Selena makes sure that sleepovers are full of fun and games for everyone!But when some naughty goblins...

The Alibi Man by Tami Hoag is a gripping mystery that delves into the dark underbelly of Palm Beach society. When a woman's body is found murdered, Elena Estes, an undercover cop turned outsider, is...

Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein: Their Lives, Their Times, Their Rivalry This biography tells the story of two extraordinary women who revolutionized the beauty industry. Elizabeth Arden and...

Straight from the Dragonfly Inn's executive chef, Sookie St. James, comes a cookbook that brings the warmth and charm of Stars Hollow to your kitchen. Gilmore Girls: Sookie St. James's Official...

The Wife Before Me A Twisty, Gripping Psychological Thriller by Laura Elliot is a heart-stopping tale that delves into the darker side of love and relationships. When Elena Langdon moves in with her...

A lesbian summer holiday romance with a hint of mystery and intrigue. Lucy Holloway is in desperate need of an escape from her high-flying law career, while Elena Garcia looks to unwind during the...

Elena's Lebanese cuisine has long been celebrated for its health benefits, combining Mediterranean staples with an abundance of fresh vegetables and superfoods. This new cookbook from Mona Hamadeh is...

The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion is set against the backdrop of the Iran-Contra Affair in 1984. A complex web of intrigue and violence unfolds as Elena McMahon, out-of-work journalist, embarks...

Elena Gorokhova's A Mountain of Crumbs is a powerful memoir about a young girl's struggle for freedom and self-discovery in a society that seeks to control her every move. Born into a world where the...

This commemorative edition of To Selena, with Love is a heartfelt tribute to the life and legacy of music superstar Selena. Chris Perez's powerful story offers a rare glimpse into Selena's life,...

Join Zick and Elena as they return to Oldmill Village for a new school year filled with monster shenanigans. In this thrilling third installment of Monster Allergy, they face bullies, homework, and...

Elena's life as a fighter was one of strength and duty. Yet she had sacrificed her own dreams and love long ago. Her secret relationship with Nathaniel Black, her sworn enemy, seemed like a fleeting...

Discover the fascinating life of Selena Gomez in this engaging and informative book. High-interest details and bold photos bring her story to life, making it an enthralling read for reluctant readers...

This book offers an in-depth look at Selena Gomez's life, revealing surprising facts about her career and personal choices. With high-interest details and engaging photos, it's well suited to readers...

Elena's life as a fighter was one of strength and solitude. With no family to call her own, she had long given up on love. Yet, when Nathaniel Black, her sworn enemy, became her secret lover for just...

Alter Ego, Volume 1 by Ana C. Sánchez A secret confession changes everything for Noel, who has long harboured feelings for her best friend Elena. But when Elena starts dating someone else, Noel's...

Napoleon's Garden Island: A Botanical Exploration of St. Helena. St Helena, a tiny island in the South Atlantic Ocean, holds more than just historical significance as an exile site for Napoleon...

The Highland Shift by Laura Harner is a tale of betrayal, murder, and magick that spans two continents and hundreds of years. Elena MacFarland's new life on her farm holds secrets she's desperate to...

California Dreaming A Novel by Noa Silver Elena Berg's journey to California was one of stories and expectations. Growing up in New England, she had heard tales of her mother's wild youth in the...

St Helena, an island in the South Atlantic Ocean, is one of the world's most remote inhabited places. Its unique history and stunning scenery have captivated Lindsay Cooper, who bought a second home...

A violent past threatens to derail Selena Bailey's college ambitions. When her roommate is attacked at Delta Kappa Alpha house, police refusal to prosecute sparks determination in Selena to take...

The Fury is a dark and gripping novel that explores the complexities of love and desire. In this third book of the Vampire Diaries series, Elena's world is turned upside down when she exchanges blood...

A woman's disappearance sets off a chain of events that will test the limits of love and loyalty. Two years after Amelia Madison's car was found in the sea, Elena Langdon meets Nicholas Madison, who...

On the Eve is Ivan Turgenev's third novel, a love story that explores the complexities of middle-class life and the tensions between art and philosophy. Set against the backdrop of the Crimean War,...

The Russian Doll is a gripping thriller that combines elements of romance and social commentary to create a wildly entertaining novel. When Ruth Miller returns a dropped scarf to Elena Shilkov, she...

The Rome Affair by Karen Swan is a captivating novel that brings the glamorous city of Italy to life. Born into a life of wealth and beauty, Elena Damiani's world is one of luxury and excess, but...

A century ago, a tragic event occurred in F- that has been shrouded in secrecy. Local teacher Catherine Evans is determined to shed light on the story of Ilsbeth Clark, who drowned in the well, and...

Helena Blavatsky was a young woman who rejected the materialism of her time and set out to uncover the sources of ancient wisdom. At 17, she left Russia and traveled extensively throughout Asia and...

The Awakening is a dark and romantic tale of forbidden love and supernatural secrets. When a new student arrives at school, Elena is drawn to his mysterious nature, but their budding relationship is...

The Story of a New Name by Elena Ferrante In this poignant and universal story, two young women navigate the complexities of love, family, and friendship as they embark on new chapters in their lives...

The Living Wood: A Historical Novel by Louis De Wohl This gripping historical novel tells the story of Helena, the devoted mother of Constantine, the first Christian emperor. Set against the...

A young witch emerges from a centuries-old curse to find her world turned upside down. Elena Boureanu, once confined to a marshland by a powerful spell, is now struggling to regain her magic and...

The Gallows Curse by Karen Maitland is set in 13th-century England, a time of great turmoil and upheaval. King John's dispute with the Pope has led to widespread death and disease, leaving many...

Archangel's Heart, the ninth book in Nalini Singh's captivating series, brings together the threads of a mysterious and ancient order of angels known as the Luminata. When the archangel Lijuan...

Published in 2002, "Helena o el mar del verano" is a highly regarded novel that has maintained its power and lyrical writing style over time.First introduced to readers in 1952, this Spanish post-war...

Bound For Barcelona Breaking Free, The Journey by Marcella Steele is a gripping novel about one woman's bold quest for love and self-discovery. Elena Vidal embarks on a thrilling adventure that takes...

The Struggle is the second book in a series that explores the complex relationships between love, loyalty, and the supernatural. Elena finds herself torn between her devotion to her boyfriend Stefan...

Raphael and Elena have finally found a year of true peace, free from the horrors of their past. But when the earth beneath their Refuge begins to tremble, threatening the safety of the angelic young...

As Elena navigates her fourth year at the Academy, she's faced with an impossible choice: focus on final exams and graduation, or stop a decades-long war to save her future with Lucas. An unexpected...

A dark force has taken hold in Detroit's 1973 election, threatening to destroy the city's progress. Elena Abbott, a determined reporter, must use her skills to uncover the truth behind the...

A moment of change can alter the course of life forever. For Elena Godwin, that moment came unexpectedly on a summer evening in Mexico. Ten years later, she still can't forget the face of the...

Elena Huelva's story is one of courage and resilience in the face of adversity. Diagnosed with cancer at a young age, she could have easily let her illness define her. Instead, she chose to fight...

The Last Thing He WantedA gripping novel about trying to create context for democracy and getting caught up in conspiracies, arms dealing, and assassinations. When Elena McMahon leaves her life of...

In 1483, the Pyrenees mountains pose a treacherous world for women. Elena de Arazas navigates life with a bird's agility, haunted by a childhood tragedy. An unexpected romance offers new hope, but...

The Sheikh's shocking proposal sets off a chain of events that will change Miranda's life forever. Kidnapping her cousin's groom-to-be, she expects to save him from an unwanted marriage, but instead,...

Bologna, 1575. Elena Morandi has gained a foothold in the workshop of a master tailor, defying the profession's official ban on women. However, her fragile position is threatened when a powerful man...

The Switch by Lily Samson is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the darker side of desire and obsession. When house-sitting in Wimbledon, Elena is drawn into a seductive game with her...

A luxury cruise becomes a fight for survival as two women's pasts collide on a round-trip voyage from New York to Havana. New York heiress Catherine Dohan seems to have it all, but her life is built...

In 1979, Detroit teeters on the brink of darkness. Elena Abbott, a hard-hitting tabloid reporter, faces her toughest challenge yet as she battles supernatural forces that threaten to consume the city...

The Return: Nightfall is the latest installment in Elena's story, as she navigates her complicated relationships with Stefan and Damon. But when a darkness begins to infiltrate their town, Damon...

Elena's plans for an education and career in art and design are put on hold when she is sent to live with her uncle. Her aunt seems content with this arrangement, but Elena longs for more. As she...

V.I. Warshawski's life is turned upside down when her aunt Elena arrives unexpectedly, fleeing from a burning hotel. But Elena's arrival is short-lived, as she vanishes and a corpse is discovered at...

The Return: Midnight by L. J. Smith After rescuing her vampire love, Stefan Salvatore, from the Dark Dimension with the help of Damon Salvatore, Elena Gilbert faces new challenges. Stefan's...

A luxury cruise becomes a fight for survival as two women's pasts collide. On a round-trip voyage from New York to Havana, Catherine Dohan and Elena Palacio must navigate a web of secrets and danger...

Mussolini's Island is a powerful and moving novel about secrecy, desire, and survival. Based on a true story, this debut explores the lives of a group of Sicilian men rounded up by the fascist police...

A beautifully written dark fable from the perspective of a doll, Elena Ferrante's latest novel explores the inner world of Celina, a small porcelain figure struggling with jealousy and abandonment...

The Muslim Question and Russian Imperial Governance by Elena I. Campbell A complex set of ideas and concerns shaped Russia's approach to its diverse Muslim population from the Crimean War onwards...

Softening Time: A Collection of Poems by Elena Brower Elena Brower's debut poetry collection is a poignant exploration of grief, self-compassion and learning from the past. Drawing on her own...

With a meteor days away from causing an extinction-level event on Earth, time is running out for Elena Marlowe. Her application to escape on one of the giant spaceships was denied due to her...

In 1972 Detroit, Elena Abbott's search for truth becomes an all-consuming quest. A series of gruesome crimes has gone unsolved, and she knows they're linked to dark forces that took her husband from...

Sam Levitt, a master sleuth, and his partner Elena Morales are on the case when a Riviera socialite's diamonds are stolen. The latest in a string of seemingly unconnected but increasingly audacious...

Elena Michaels didn't know that her lover Clay was a werewolf until he bit her, changing her life forever. Betrayed and furious, she cannot accept her transformation, and wants nothing to do with her...

This gripping dual-novel explores the high-stakes world of search and rescue operations. When Elena Navarro is abducted by a drug cartel, military man Cash Meyers and his Rottweiler, Bear, arrive...

The Library Suicides A Captivating Locked-Room Psychological Thriller by Fflur Dafydd A shocking act of revenge sets off a complex web of loyalties and motives in this hauntingly written thriller...

Elena Michaels has finally found a sense of control over her life as a werewolf. But when she sets off to Alaska with her partner Clay, they are drawn into a mystery involving a series of gruesome...

In the heart of a city built for wealth and glamour lies a dark world of exploitation and suffering. Trafficked to Hell is a powerful and thought-provoking novel based on real-life stories, exploring...

In the world of archangels and immortals, Elena Deveraux is a Guild Hunter with a reputation for success. She's been tasked with retrieving a rogue Archangel, a mission she accomplished despite the...

David Hammons Bliz-aard Ball Sale by Elena Filipovic In 1983, David Hammons staged an unannounced street sale in the East Village, selling snowballs of varying sizes to passersby. This event, known...

Trafficked: The Diary of a Sex Slave is a heart-wrenching novella that explores the devastating reality of sex trafficking. Inspired by real victims' accounts and research into the sex trafficking...

A young woman's life is forever changed by a chance encounter with a mysterious figure on a beach in 1942. Elena Arbués, a 27-year-old bookseller, stumbles upon a body washed up on the shore, and her...

A masterful and mesmerizing story about a family of luchadores struggling with forbidden love and secrets in Mexico City, Los Angeles, and beyond. Ernesto Vega's life has been marked by multiple...

Viruses as Complex Adaptive Systems by Ricard Solé and Santiago Elena is a concise exploration of viral origins, populations, and evolution. Drawing on complex systems theory, this book sheds new...

A small-town lawyer and a cerebral pastor form an unlikely team as they uncover the truth behind one man's death. Matt Thompson's life wasn't all it seemed, with his marriage on the rocks and...

Renta't les dents! by Blanco, Elena;Oñoro, Gonzalo;Bernal, EstherThis board book is designed to help little ones learn about taking care of their teeth. With simple and easy-to-understand text, it's...

Doughnuts and Doom is a fantastical graphic novel about two young people whose lives are turned upside down when they meet. Margot, a stressed-out witch trying to get her potions business off the...

Join Zick, Elena, and Charlie Schuster for another thrilling supernatural adventure in Monster Allergy, Vol. 4. School has just started up again, but that's not the only thing that's changing - a new...

Buddha on a Bull: A Practical Approach to Enlightenment by Elena Nezhinsky is a refreshingly honest guide to spirituality and enlightenment. This accessible book cuts through the fantasy surrounding...

Greed and lies bound Elena Bardot to her past, but will the truth set her free? When she retreats to Wolfe Manor, an abandoned estate once used by her father's partners in crime, she hopes to escape...

Elena Petrakis has always called the Greek island of Zakynthos home. But when World War Two looms, her way of life is threatened. With no choice but to act, she joins the island's resistance to fight...

The third installment in Elena Ferrante's critically acclaimed Neapolitan Novels series continues to explore the complexities of human relationships, love, and belonging. Since the publication of the...

Discover the story behind one of the world's most renowned restaurants and its legacy in Basque cuisine. This book tells the tale of Juan Mari Arzak, a pioneering chef who has been at the forefront...

Discover the power of alkaline ketogenic recipes for natural weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Elena Garcia's comprehensive guide offers easy-to-follow, delicious, and nutritious low-carb, no...

In the aftermath of a zombie virus outbreak, China is ravaged by an estimated one billion undead, forcing survivors to seek refuge in vertically built villages and towns. Against this backdrop, three...

A spellbinding novel of bloodlines, self-discovery, and redemption. Abandoned as a child in turn-of-the-century Paris, Yvette Lenoir has longed to uncover the secrets of her magical heritage and tap...

In the sun-kissed hills of Provence, a chance encounter between two strangers sets off a chain of events that will test their resolve and challenge everything they thought they knew. Maria Brooks,...

The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening and The Struggle By L. J. Smith In this two-part collection, Elena finds herself at the centre of a supernatural world where ancient secrets and hidden dangers lurk...

In this vibrant graphic novel, the power of words and found families come together in a story that bursts with life and detail. Elena and Cinzia, two girls from different worlds, join forces to fight...

The Happy Hedgerow by Elena Mannion is a heartwarming tale about the importance of preserving our natural world. A beloved old oak tree watches as its hedgerow is destroyed, but hope returns when new...

A collection of poems from Valparaíso Ediciones' series, Amores Cronofóbicos is a rare and intimate work by Elena Carrilero Jiménez. Published in 2016, this edition features 86 pages bound in...

Meli & Mac by Elena Joannides is a heartwarming story about two unlikely friends who find comfort and companionship in each other.The tale follows their adventures as they navigate the ups and downs...

The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante is a deeply personal and introspective novel that explores the complexities of identity, family, and belonging. Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous...

Elena Ferrante's third novel in her critically acclaimed Neapolitan series continues to explore the complexities of human relationships and belonging. Since the publication of My Brilliant Friend,...

The Wonders by Elena Medel is an audacious debut that explores the lives of working-class women across two generations. This critically acclaimed novel heralds the emergence of a new European...

FREE YOURSELF! A Complex PTSD Recovery Workbook for WomenThis workbook offers a proven 10-step path to recovery from emotional abuse and complex PTSD, helping women rebuild their lives after...

Just a Boy by Elena Varvello is a gripping novel about family, loss and secrets. A seemingly ordinary boy with a loving family turns out to be hiding a dark truth.A shocking attack sets off a chain...

A gripping thriller set in 1980s California, 'The Recruit' follows Detective Benjamin Wade as he investigates a series of hate crimes that threaten to unravel the social fabric of his quiet hometown...