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We get it: You’re busy. Whether you’re acting as the CEO of a company, a family, or a career, it’s easy to make excuses for why you don’t have time to focus on your health. But getting fit doesn’t have to be another chore added to your already packed schedule. In this smart, snappy book, former Citigroup executive and CEO consultant Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann teams up with personal trainer and life coach Lilian So to introduce simple, fun habits for total health and well-being.

"From Potential to Prosperity: Create Your Own Destiny, Rise Above the Ordinary, and Live Fearlessly" is a transformative self-help book that takes listeners on a journey of personal growth and empowerment. Through a series of compelling chapters authored by a diverse group of experts, this book offers valuable insights and actionable advice to help you unlock your true potential and achieve lasting success!

A child of the 1970s, Terry Sidford didn’t realize she was born into an unhappy marriage until the age of five, when drinking tore the family apart. In an attempt to escape her mother’s issues with alcohol, Terry and her sister run away from home one night to join their alternative-lifestyle father, in the hope that they might find some adult stability. Thus begins Terry's unconventional "Wonder Years", in which she endures an absentee mom, teenage self-improvement bootcamp, and an educational system that misdiagnoses her sensitivity and intuitiveness as learning disabilities.

We live in a time of instant self-gratification. Just about everything we think we want is within our reach. This includes most things like food, sex, social entertainment, material things, even marriage. We have the advancement in technology to thank for a lot of it. In most states, obtaining a marriage license has little requirement other than filling out paperwork. There is even the option of going online to expedite the process.

Giant crocodiles exist—the man-eating Kaiju of the real world. Dr. Jennings plans on capturing one alive. Accompanied by a squad of hired mercs and an anti-poaching unit on loan from the local government, she sets out to locate and trap Tuwile, rumored to be the largest giant croc alive. Of course, things never go as planned....

Almost 10 years ago, a collision left me physically and mentally scarred. My rescuer showed me I could survive in my new reality by helping me fight through the darkness. When I was finally ready to start a life with him, he was taken away. Forced to heal alone, I stayed hidden in the safety of my condo until I collided with Jace Sinclair—one of the country’s most successful lawyers and one of New York’s most eligible bachelors.

Greg O’Connor and Josh Fagin, who cowrote summer thriller The Space Within, discuss with Audible Editor Sam how the stellar soundscape and all-star cast—led by Jessica Chastain—came together for this eerie, bingeable podcast.

Dr. Nancy Irwin, a Los Angeles-based psychotherapist, released a nonfiction titled You-Turn: Changing Direction in Midlife. This collection of more than 40 stories of people over 40 chronicles successful transitions in personal and/or professional lives.

What does it mean to be a righteous person in these uncertain times…. When anti-Semitic violence has rocked the Jewish community, it’s common to turn inward. Our heroes who give us hope shine a light through dark times. Throughout history, Jewish leaders have shown our community and humanity what it means to rise to the occasion. But do you know the stories of non-Jewish luminaries that uplift our community while inspiring their own?

Consumer protection advocate Ralph Nader praised Solved! Curing Your Medical Insurance Problems: “Who hasn’t been bewildered and outraged by lengthy, inscrutable medical bills and the tricky ways of the health insurers? …. Learn what to watch out for in this volume by authors who know the inside ways of sellers who try to take you to the cleaners.” Some say, “You get what you pay for.” If only this were true! Too often, consumers find themselves paying much more than they expected, getting much less than they bargained for. Medical care is no exception.

Pizza Pete is back! But he’s worried about seeing his friends after a long summer holiday selling pizzas from his van with Dad. He’s also in great danger. Someone wants the magical potions and will stop at nothing to get them. When they go missing, Pete has to summon all his courage to save the day.

The Lightbulb Moment is your guide to navigating the complex world of personal growth and resilience. This book compiles profound insights and practical advice from ten seasoned experts across diverse fields of self-help, each sharing their unique strategies for overcoming life’s obstacles and achieving personal excellence. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your mental health, boost your financial situation, or cultivate a robust entrepreneurial spirit, The Lightbulb Moment empowers you with the tools to thrive in every aspect of life.

Pete loves the pizza shop, where he lives with his dad, and is terrified of the outside world. But when a new restaurant steals their customers, Pete and his friend Anna have to come up with an INGENIOUS plan to sell more pizzas, otherwise he’ll be forced to move. When they find a mysterious briefcase in the attic, they create the most extraordinary magical pizzas, and soon a queue of customers snakes down the road. But can they make enough money in four days to save Pete’s home?

A must listen for any leader. The book is in tune with what is needed today for true leaders to be successful both personally and from a corporate perspective. The characteristics discussed are spot on to assist new leaders as they hone their management style. A great source to self-audit and improve a mature leader's management skills as well. The dynamic and unpredictable situations that have confronted everyone worldwide over the past several years have challenged established workplace orthodoxies and norms.

In 24 Ways To Get Paid To Speak, you’ll get insights from a booking agent and successful professional speakers on how to position yourself, find your niche, improve your presentations, follow up on leads, and ultimately get regular paid bookings.

They got through The Infernal Palisades, but not without a heavy cost. Half of their team is broken, soul-weary and mentally unhinged. Trust is shattered on the crumbling road behind them but not enough to stop the Brothers from tackling the quest that if they succeed, will give them a sliver of a chance to save their Momma and keep her from being a plaything to torture for eternity. It will also give them the opportunity for some payback and to punch the Spider Bitch in the jaw.

While this book may not handle every single possible scenario you may run across, I do have my finger on the pulse of the legal industry and what lawyers are challenged by every day. Take what you can from what I’ve learned and perfected on legal business development, marketing and networking to make it your own. My greatest hope is to hear from you someday that you did take action and that this book made the difference for you in your legal career. So enjoy the book, take lots of notes and most importantly, be that lawyer!

For 14 years, Darcy Holtzman had been going to her job as the chief financial officer at the largest independent office products dealership in all of North Carolina: Burgess Industries. One morning, she arrives at work to discover the owner and CEO is retiring, an announcement she anticipated more than the one that came after it: she would be taking on the title of vice president.

No Addict Left Behind is Pagano’s unflinching personal account of battling addiction. When he was discharged from the military, he was actually left on the side of a highway. ER doctors and nurses begrudged reviving him from an overdose. Society showered him with stigma and shame. Still, some people never gave up on him. And he never gave up on himself.

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey filled with inspiration, empowerment, and the promise of miracles? Open the door to a world of personal growth, fearless living, abundance, passion, purpose, and profit with our remarkable book, Inspired Miracles: True Stories About Personal Growth, Fearless Living, Abundance, Passion, And Purpose.