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Thanks to an overprotective dad and a secluded existence in the Sierra Nevada wilderness, Haley has never experienced a typical life. Her dad claims there's a good reason for their isolation, but he refuses to tell her why, delaying her questions with the promise of answers when she turns 18. That day has finally arrived, but the explanation raises more questions than answers.

In Go Big Now, Pimsleur distills two decades of studying complex mindset practices into eight essential “mindset keys” that can be used by anyone to get the Go Big Mindset and achieve ambitious professional and life goals. Pimsleur shares personal stories of how she used these keys to raise venture capital and build multimillion-dollar companies, and illustrates each key with an example from a leader, CEO, or celebrity whose mindset catapulted them to success.

The Grapes of Conquest unearths the working-class, multiracial roots of the California wine industry, challenging its contemporary identity as the purview of elite populations.

No witnesses, no clues, no dead body. Josy, the twelve-year-old daughter of the well-known psychiatrist Viktor Larenz, disappears under mysterious circumstances. Her fate remains unsolved. Two years later, the grieving Viktor has retreated to a remote vacation home. But a beautiful stranger tracks him down there. She is tormented by delusions. In them, a little girl keeps appearing to her, who disappears without a trace just as Josy once did. Viktor begins therapy, which increasingly becomes a dramatic interrogation.

Sie hat die Spiele der Götter gewonnen, kann sie gegen die Titanen bestehen? Lyra hat zwar das Crucible überlebt, doch jetzt sieht sie sich einer noch gefährlicheren Prüfung gegenüber – im Tartaros beginnt ein tödlicher Wettlauf gegen die Zeit. Die Fortsetzung des Bestsellers »The Games Gods Play« – wird Lyra verhindern können, dass Hades auf der Suche nach ihr die Welt niederbrennt?

Do you constantly second-guess your partner’s words, actions—or even your own feelings? Are you stuck in a mental spiral of "What ifs?" and worst-case scenarios, even in the happiest moments? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. You're simply overthinking in a way that’s sabotaging your peace, trust, and connection.

Die Welt ist gefährlich und voller Ungeheuer, aber Alexis ist keine Heldin. Sie versucht einfach nur zu überleben. Doch das Schicksal hat Größeres mit ihr vor. Als sich ihre wahre Abstammung offenbart, muss sie sich in der spartanischen Kriegsakademie mitten in den Dolomiten ausbilden lassen und sich dem Privileg der Unsterblichkeit als würdig erweisen. Um das tödliche Training, mordlustige Mitschüler und den Kampf gegen blutrünstige Bestien zu überstehen, muss Alexis selbst über Leichen gehen und ihre Menschlichkeit aufs Spiel setzen.

A team of accomplished sales and coaching leaders delivers an insightful and engaging take on how to go from just holding your webinar audiences captive to truly captivating them.

Best-seller internacional, Fosforescência é uma surpreendente investigação da luta da humanidade moderna para encontrar e alimentar a alegria. Aqui, Julia Baird reflete sobre o que iluminou seu caminho através da escuridão, destacando a força que encontrou na conexão com a natureza e na admiração pelo mundo ao redor.

In this gentle, uplifting animal adventure—perfect for bedtime listening and family time—you’ll meet Moley, a brave little toy mole discovering Florida for the very first time. In these opening chapters, you’ll hear Moley’s excitement and worries as he steps into a world filled with mysterious sea turtles, pelicans, crabs, bats, and other surprising creatures that make this new place feel magical…and sometimes a little challenging.

In this enchanting collection, Ms. Cowles presents a selection of her favorite fairy tales, beautifully retold for young listeners. While the works of renowned authors like Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm are featured, she focuses on lesser-known tales that carry significant messages. Join Ms. Cowles on a journey through these captivating stories that inspire and teach valuable life lessons. - Summary by Carolin

A podcast for the ones building a life of adventure, alignment, and intentional growth. Join host Julia Halcrow as she explores habits, travel, wellness, mindset, relationships, and the messy beautiful are of figuring life out. Real stories. Real reflections. Real growth. Every episode ends with a journal prompt to help you connect deeper with yourself. Thriving on the journey; where we grow, explore, and glow through every chapter.

Podcast host Julia Sagebien interviews prominent engaged Buddhist thought-leaders about their lives, their aspirations, and their views on how Buddhist values and social action can help heal the world. This podcast is organized by the Buddhist Coalition for Democracy.

Massachusetts, 1954. With bags packed alongside her heavy heart, Alice Campbell escaped halfway across the country and found herself in front of a derelict building tucked among the cobblestone streets of Cambridge. She turns it into the enchanting bookshop of her dreams, knowing firsthand the power of books to comfort the brokenhearted. The Cambridge Bookshop soon becomes a haven for Tess, Caroline, Evie, and Merritt, who are all navigating the struggles of being newly independent college women in a world that seems to want to keep them in the kitchen.

Deuxième volet d'une série so british, "Rendez-vous avec le mal" est un polar drôle, plein de charme et au casting haut en couleur. Quand Mme Shepherd vient voir Samson O'Brien à l'Agence de Recherche des Vallons, convaincue que quelqu'un essaie de la tuer, le détective privé pense avoir affaire à une vieille dame un peu sénile.

Are your actions pushing people away? Do you struggle with negative thinking and emotional outbursts? You don’t want to hurt the people you love, yet somehow, toxic habits keep creeping into your relationships. Maybe you lash out when you feel criticized. Maybe you struggle with jealousy, control, or defensiveness. Maybe you’ve been told you’re difficult to be around. You’re not alone, and you can change. Toxic behaviors don’t define you, but they do hold you back. The good news? You have the power to break the cycle.

As a shocking betrayal shakes the very foundation of everything he believes in, Kell must decide who to trust, who to challenge, who needs him most—and figure out fast whether Rachel’s warnings about his girlfriend are credible or yet another tactical maneuver in a city founded on them.

Dad gave me my late mother's engagement ring, platinum and diamonds galore. Shannon wouldn't care if I slid a giant hard-candy ring on her finger instead of a three-carat diamond designed to impress. But my future mother-in-law, Marie, will pass out when she sets eyes on that rock, which will give us two minutes of blessed silence ... I was going to make it perfect, from the color of the tablecloth to the freshness of the roses. And it was perfect...until Shannon swallowed the ring.

Julia Sweeney says she was a "happy Catholic girl" when, one day, she walked into church and signed up for a Bible-study course. "What an eye opener that was!" she says. Equally comedic and insightful, Letting Go of God is Sweeney's brilliant one-woman show about her struggle with her faith.

Coming home to Dogwood Cove after eighteen years away is bittersweet. But running into Ethan Monroe has me wondering why I put it off for so long. He isn’t the boy I played hide and seek with as a child anymore. Now he’s the seriously hot, plaid wearing, scruff bearing, mayor of this small town. A man who can sweep me off my feet, and make me feel safe, all at the same time.