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Every child comes with an innate temperament, which includes a unique set of emotional reactions and personal strengths, a motivational style, and needs that demand attention. And every family has its own values and culture. While we cannot change our child’s natural temperament (nor would we want to!), we can impact their self-regulation systems, nurture their positive behaviors, and promote healthy social and emotional development.

What happens to your insides with a bra strapped to your outside? Booby Traps: A Book of Bras, Breasts, and Bands weaves a never-before-seen look at underthings. Follow an osteopathic physician as she guides an adventure from the history of modern bra-wearing to how to choose the best bra for the job. Surprise! Nature is often best. Browse tips for choosing the best bra for the occasion (you wouldn't wear your prom shoes to run a marathon) and healthy ideas for alternative, bra-free first layers.

Tiger, tiger, burning bright, in the forests of the night. In the town of Never-Again, Pennsylvania, this hand-game song contains a history - centuries of inexplicable tiger sightings. It also reveals a frightening prophecy, one that only a small circle of players envisions. After Never-Again becomes the scene of unimaginable violence, a researcher uncovers the truth about the game, right down to its final chilling verse.

Fasting has been around for centuries and veganism has been around for decades, but intermittent fasting has only made its way into the world recently. Despite being relatively new, this type of fasting has already caught the attention of experts and celebrities alike, making it the latest health craze in today's society. While the fundamental principles of this new diet seem to contradict many of the former beliefs surrounding meal times and meal frequency, the results that people have seen are astonishing.

Every time I turn the corner towards home, I yearn for Ed to have returned. But he’s not coming back. The man I thought was my forever has been living a lie with me since the moment we met. I’m sick of hearing his voicemail message. I’m even more sick of the unanswered texts. He’s left me completely in the dark and I can’t even give our kids an answer to their never-ending question, ‘When’s Daddy coming back?’

Es víspera de Navidad y la visita de la clase de Joséphine al zoo ha sido una catástrofe. Nadie sabe qué ha pasado exactamente y los padres de la niña están dispuestos a descubrirlo. Mientras la investigación avanza, comprendemos poco a poco que una catástrofe nunca llega sola, que las apariencias engañan y que los acontecimientos pueden tomar un giro que nadie imagina.

Welcome to English Podcast, a place where you can listen, learn, and enjoy English in a simple and clear way. If you like my work and want to support me, you can kindly buy me a coffee using the link below. Your support helps me keep creating more helpful episodes for you. Thank you! Please support my Podcast : https://buymeacoffee.com/mariaspencerNarration in this podcast is performed by an AI-generated voice to deliver slow, clear English for learners. All episodes are written and owned by the podcast creator. Hosted on Acast. See

As the car pulls up to my husband Dominic’s family home the night before Christmas, I suppress a shudder. I’ve never felt welcome here. His parents make it clear I’m a poor comparison to his perfect first wife, Carla. But I’m determined to lean into the festive cheer. Until Dominic’s mother bustles into our bedroom and blindsides me: ‘You won’t mind, will you. Carla is coming for the holidays. She’s still one of the family, and she can’t get home because of the storm.’ My eyes widen–did she and Carla plan this on purpose?

He needs a fake girlfriend but all I've ever wanted is him... Rock bottom has never felt so good. At least, that’s what I tell myself when I bargain with the enemy and score a renovation for my hair salon. The enemy? Nick Stamos, my best friend’s older brother. He’s got a body and face the Greek gods would envy but his personality needs a major overhaul. He’s surly. A rule-follower. Did I mention he’s seen me n*ked?

To secure a comfortable afterlife, ancient Egyptians built fortress-like tombs and filled them with precious goods, a practice that generated staggering quantities of artifacts over the course of many millennia—and also one that has drawn thieves and tomb-raiders to Egypt since antiquity. Drawing on modern scholarship, reportage, and period sources, this book tracks the history of treasure-seekers in Egypt and the social contexts in which they operated, revealing striking continuities throughout time.

La persuasión es una habilidad imprescindible en cualquier actividad profesional a todos los niveles en organizaciones y empresas. Pero, ¿cuáles son las mejores técnicas de persuasión?, ¿qué elementos de la comunicación permiten conquistar al público?, ¿cuáles son los momentos fundamentales en una argumentación? y ¿qué diferencia a un comunicador eficaz de un auténtico persuasor?

Die Fortsetzung der erfolgreichen Familiensaga: Die wilden Zwanziger, eine Familie, die ihren Traum retten muss, und der Duft von Schokolade. Stuttgart, 1926: Die junge, abenteuerlustige Serafina zieht zu ihrem Halbbruder Victor in das prächtige Familienanwesen der Rothmanns, die "Die Schokoladenvilla". Mit dem charmanten Karl stürzt sie sich in die Vergnügungen der goldenen Zwanzigerjahre. Doch erst als sie dessen ruhigeren Zwillingsbruder Anton kennen lernt, verliebt sie sich Hals über Kopf.

A work that has inspired generations, this new edition of Letters to a Young Poet features a fresh translation of Rilke's 10 classic letters, along with the missing letters from the young poet himself.

In realtà, la radice del benessere si trova dentro di noi, nella capacità di riconoscere, comprendere e trasformare le emozioni. Imparare a leggere le emozioni - nostre e degli altri - è il primo passo per cambiare prospettiva e costruire una vita in armonia con chi siamo davvero. È qui che entra in gioco l'educazione emotiva, il cuore del metodo di Ana Maria Sepe e Anna De Simone. Un approccio che unisce evidenze scientifiche, psicologia ed esercizi pratici, guidandoci in un percorso di consapevolezza quotidiana.

Tra sette giorni Jet Mason sarà morta. Jet ha ventisette anni e sta ancora aspettando che la sua vita decolli. Il suo mantra è "lo farò più tardi", pensando di avere tutto il tempo del mondo. Fino alla notte di Halloween, quando viene aggredita in casa sua da un intruso. L'attacco le procura un forte trauma cranico e il medico è certo che entro una settimana la lesione scatenerà un aneurisma mortale. Jet non ha mai pensato di avere dei nemici, ma ora vede tutti sotto una nuova luce: la sua famiglia, la sua ex migliore amica, ora sua cognata, il suo ex fidanzato possessivo.

En este volumen podemos entender qué tienen en común los imperios y las leyendas negras que irremediablemente van unidas a ellos, cómo surgen creadas por intelectuales ligados a poderes locales y cómo los mismos imperios la asumen. El orgullo, la hybris, la envidia no son ajenos a la dinámica imperial. La autora se ocupa de la imperiofobia en los casos de Roma, los Estados Unidos y Rusia para analizar con más profundidad y mejor perspectiva el Imperio español.

⚠️Trigger Warning⚠️ Mental health, trauma, abuse, infidelity, and suicide are discussed — listen with care. If you need help, call or text 988. _____________________________________________ A little laughter, a little chaos, a lot of truth. She’s sophisticated enough to sip wine from a tumbler — and unfiltered enough to tell you exactly why. Sophisticated & Unfiltered: Lessons from a Bitter Housewife is Maria’s unapologetic mix of humor, healing, and hard truths. Expect raw reflections on parenting, autism-mom life, marriage, and motivation — from calm coffee talks to feral ...

to study for my IB exams i made a podcast covering the 2025 IB bio course! dm me for any questions and feedback @mariaagraau :) i hope you enjoy!

Die Historikerin Anna Maria Sigmund zeichnet in ihrem Bestseller acht eindringliche Porträts von Frauen in herausragender gesellschaftlicher Position des NS-Terrorregimes, darunter Emmy Göring, Magda Goebbels, Eva Braun und Leni Riefenstahl. Diese Neuausgabe überrascht mit zahlreichen neuen Erkenntnissen aus lange verschlossenen Archiven und neu aufgefundenen Quellen.

Manual que propone un enfoque único e integral, basado en la ciencia del apego, para construir o reconstruir relaciones de pareja seguras, conscientes y resilientes. La psicóloga clínica Soledad Grunert explora cómo el amor de pareja puede entenderse y fortalecerse desde la teoría del apego. En este libro, ofrece herramientas prácticas para construir relaciones seguras y conscientes. El libro se divide en tres grandes secciones. Cada capítulo ofrece estrategias concretas para reencauzar conflictos, fomentar la conexión afectiva y cultivar la interdependencia.