The Protestant Ethic And The Spirit Of Capitalism Max Weber

**Synopsis of *"Between Us and the Stars"***: Keisha Joli, a driven and independent woman, is determined to build a life of her own without relying on anyone. But her world collides with that of Jarren, a powerful and wealthy CEO, whose arrogance represents everything she despises. Initially sworn enemies, their fierce rivalry gradually evolves into an undeniable attraction neither of them can ignore. Despite their differences, Keisha and Jarren find themselves drawn to each other, each challenging the other in ways they never expected. As they navigate the ups and downs of their passionate yet tumultuous relationship, Keisha and Jarren are surrounded by their close-knit group of friends, who are all on their own journeys of love and self-discovery. But just as Keisha and Jarren start to believe they can make it work, a tragic turn of events shatters their world: Keisha's plane crashes during a business trip, leaving Jarren devastated and heartbroken. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Jarren spirals into grief, regretting every moment he took Keisha for granted. As he struggles to come to terms with her loss, a mysterious new figure, Sofia, enters his life, bringing a flicker of hope. But is Keisha truly gone, or is there more to the story than meets the eye? With unresolved love, heartbreak, and the shadow of a second chance, *"Between Us and the Stars"* explores the fine line between fate and choice, with the promise of a new beginning lurking just beyond the horizon.

Warning: Matured content [18+] Ilang ulit na nabigo si Clea sa pag-ibig ngunit hindi siya nawalan ng pag-asa hanggang sa makilala niya ang isang lalaki na nakatalik niya lamang ng isang gabi. Muli silang nagkita pagkatapos ng gabing iyon, ngunit hindi niya inaasahan na ito ay ang kanyang bagong boss. Si Elias ang lalaki na nagpatibok muli ng kanyang puso. Siya ay isang bilyonaryo na nag-iisa sa buhay at sampung taong mas matanda sa kanya. Hindi tumigil si Elias sa pang-aakit sa kanya. Paulit-ulit silang nagtalik nang walang namamagitang relasyon, ngunit bigla na lamang siyang iniwan ni Elias nang walang kahit na anong salita matapos malamang buntis siya.

Sagara pura-pura cacat untuk mengelabui saudaranya, namun saudaranya yang bernama Awan masih ragu dengan kecacatan Adiknya mulai mengatur pernikahan untuk Sagara dengan Viola. Bagaimanakah jadinya jika Viola yang seharusnya menikah dengan Sagara malah tiba-tiba menghilang dan akhirnya Sagara menikahi Adiknya Viola yang bernama Viona. Gadis yang terkenal jelek dan bodoh seantero kota A. Bisakah Sagara tahan dengan semua tingkah konyol dan kemesuman dari Viona? Temukan jawabannya di novel ini. Enjoy ....

Humanity exists in a gray area between good and evil, and inside this gray area are mysteries that cannot be revealed or comprehended. Humans don't know about the strange creatures that live in their world. To interact with other people and live normally, like a normal human. They're on a mission with humans. Reclaiming the souls of the dead can help protect people and keep the balance of nature. Their patience will be put to the limit by Elize, a cool undercover lady who causes them trouble. If Elize doesn't fear death, how can Lucian, her Guardian Angel, keep her safe? Dark, an Angel of Death, must figure out how to keep her from joining the long line of lost souls who have brought them nothing but misery through the millennia. Consider the consequences if Aza, the Angel of Mischief and one of the fallen angels, decides to step in. If Elize is intransigent and Aza interferes, neither or both of the Guardians will be able to complete their mission.

The story takes place in the medieval time of kings and queens. In the place where there are four kingdoms with the names of the four seasons. Two large arranged marriages begin a terrible event, which will change everyone’s life, turning them into other people. Belle, the queen discovers that her own son was killed by her husband under the command of his mistress. Cassian, has a bad relationship with his father, after the death of his mother, he is hated by his people, is a man without mercy to his enemies. But after discovering that his father plans his death in a war, he is forced to team up with Queen Belle to prevent the war from happening, as her husband is also plotting against her for his death. The two embark on a journey in search of an unknown kingdom never seen, but always spoken of in mystical stories of the kingdom. In the midst of all this obstacle that arises, Cassian is injured, Belle kidnapped by outlaw men, but manages to escape to the kingdom ruled by women. Meanwhile, in his kingdoms, King Cassian’s best friend joins his father at the beginning of the war.

He is 38, cold, calculated, brutal. A mafia king with blood on his hand and no room for softness in his world. She is 21, reckless, untouched. The forbidden stepsister he never wanted, but now he can’t stop thinking about her. When a contract forces them into marriage meant to protect the family’s legacy, she becomes his most dangerous temptation. He tell himself it’s just duty. She swears she hate him . But the tension between them is a ticking bomb. He’s twice her age. Twice as cruel. And once he claims her, he won’t let go. In a world of gun, power, and unspoken rules, she the only thing he can’t control. And the one thing he’ll burn everything to keep.

Hindi inaasahan ni Marilyn na makikilala niya sa probinsya ng San Lorenzo ang pitong magkakapatid na Monroe na silang magpapabago sa takbo ng kanyang buhay, puso, at isipan.

On her wedding day, Xialia planned to escape with her long time boyfriend, Jay. She ran away and went to their meeting place, but what surprised her was when she arrived there, it's not Jay whom she met, it was her Fiance, Xavier Flint. He kidnapped Xialia and threatened her that he will kill her boyfriend and her family if she's not gonna marry him. Seven years later, the tables have turned. After their marriage has fucked up few years ago, they broke up and separated for so long. When they met again, Xialia was infuriated to know that Xavier was bound to marry someone else. So she did the most horrible thing, she kidnapped Xavier for revenge to stopped his wedding, and let his supposed bride know that her Groom ran away on their wedding day.

Sage Whitmore’s world is turned upside down when her beloved Bluebird Café—her late mother’s legacy and the heart of her hometown—falls into financial ruin. Desperate to save it, Sage finds herself making a dangerous deal with billionaire Damian Cross, a man as ruthless as he is enigmatic. The terms: work as his personal assistant for one year, and she’ll earn the chance to reclaim her café. Damian is a master strategist, a man who rules New York’s corporate empire with unrelenting control. To him, Sage is a puzzle—unpolished, stubborn, and brimming with passion. As Sage steps into his high-stakes world, she discovers that behind Damian’s cold, calculating exterior lies a man haunted by secrets and driven by more than just power. Their undeniable attraction sparks a battle of wills as Sage refuses to be a pawn in Damian’s games. But with each passing day, the line between business and desire begins to blur. When betrayal and long-buried truths come to light, Sage is forced to decide: trust the man who could ruin her, or walk away from the one thing she can’t deny—her heart. Beneath the Steel and Silk is a story of ambition, redemption, and a love powerful enough to shatter walls—or build something unbreakable.

The female lead is a famous inspirational speaker that makes millions of people just listening to her talk on the forum can revive the desire to live from suffering, she is an antique restorer that many giants hunt, to the geological restoration of tombs and antiquities worth billions of dollars. Standing at the peak of her career, she suddenly disappeared from the stage speaking before the eyes of millions of spectators.