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When the bodies of two men are found shockingly posed in the garden of an elderly countess, Captain Natalia Monte of the Carabiniere is assigned the case. Soon she finds herself shuttling between Naples' decadent art galleries and violent criminal underworld. If she is to succeed in solving the heinous crime, Natalia must deal with not only her own complicated past and allegiances but also those of the city as a whole. A Few Drops of Blood is a riveting and poetic exploration of the violence that lurks in the heart of beauty.

Discover the fragmented world of first-century Judaism: the culture that shaped the Church at its very beginnings! Dr. Randy Weiss, a Jewish believer and expert in the Jewish roots of Christianity, explains the little details of culture and practice that affected Christ’s ministry, but are almost unintelligible today to western Christians. Audiobook narrated by Rich Reneau.

Did you ever look carefully at a spider's webs? Did you ever wonder what causes thunder and lighting? Why do dogs chase cats? Why does it look like there's a man in the moon? In this delightful recording of tales from around the world, each story explains why an animal, plant, or natural object looks or acts the way it does.

Fear is ubiquitous but slippery. It has been defined as a purely biological reality, derided as an excuse for cowardice, attacked as a force for social control, and even denigrated as an unnatural condition that has no place in the disenchanted world of enlightened modernity. In these times of institutionalized insecurity and global terror, Facing Fear sheds light on the meaning, diversity, and dynamism of fear in multiple world-historical contexts, and demonstrates how fear universally binds us to particular presents.

Negotiation is a skill people need to use every day. In this audio exclusive, learn the negotiation skills required to navigate difficult situations that arise in everyday life. From buying a car to purchasing a home, one needs to know how to effectively negotiate, especially when the other party is a seasoned professional. Harvard professor, Joshua N. Weiss, Ph.D., gives us to tools to negotiate when we have a major stake in the game or when we're perceived as the "weak consumer."

Negotiation is a skill people need to use every day. In this audiobook exclusive, learn the negotiation skills required to navigate difficult work situations. We are often unaware when we enter a negotiation; a conversation takes a turn, we're unprepared, and suddenly we've agreed take on a new role at work without additional compensation. In today's economy, we are more burdened than ever, and it is increasingly important to identify the red flags that signal a negotiation is about to commence.

In this story from Peru, we meet a baker who is so stingy that he wants to charge people just for smelling his baked goods. When the baker takes his case to court, the wise judge decides to teach the greedy man a well-deserved lesson. Illustrated by Tom Wrenn.

In this chain story from Cuba, Rooster learns that he needs a lot of help to get cleaned up for Heron's party. Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire.

In this story from Russia, two frog sisters learn the truth of that old saying, "It ain't over 'til it's over" - or, "The opera isn't over until the fat frog sinks." Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss, the team that brought us The Hidden Feast and Noodlehead Stories, put their noodles together to bring us this delightful tale of exploration and perseverance.

The Negotiator in You: Sales is for people who sell anything and everything! Salespeople negotiate constantly in today's increasingly competitive marketplace - making negotiation one of the most vital skills. Take this audio with you on the road, listen to it for timely advice before important meetings, and rest assured that it will provide you with the tools you need to become a more effective negotiator.

When the barnyard animals are invited to a party by their neighbors, they dress in their Sunday best and set off for a day of merriment. But when dinnertime arrives, the famished animals are perplexed to find a simple meal of cornbread. Most of them are polite, but Rooster turns his beak up in disgust and rudely leaves the party, missing the treasures hidden for the guests.

Music managers and artists will learn the secrets of successful management with scenarios from a manager’s work life, along with the legal and business skills to master them. The book teaches future music managers and artists how to acquire clients, negotiate contracts, develop image, administer taxes and finances, and deal with promoters, media, attorneys, and unions. Packed with industry guidelines and sure-fire career tips from industry icons, this book is a professional springboard for music managers, recording artists, singers, and rock bands alike.

In the Wye Valley Writers' first audio anthology, discover the truth about love with tales of dogs, zombies, chickens and vampires. Whether looking for love, finding it on the side, or falling out of love, there is a story for all. Join a mysterious stranger searching for his dream in the dead of night, sympathise with Henry and his broken home, and mourn the loss of Gloria.

Elizabeth è reduce da un amore sbagliato e avviata sulla strada della depressione. Pedro è un ricco giovanotto messicano segnato prima dalla morte del fratello e poi da un'indecisa relazione con una donna sposata. Elizabeth e Pedro non si conoscono, ma il dottor Weiss ha ascoltato da entrambi, durante la terapia di regressione, il racconto dello stesso episodio doloroso risalente a centinaia di anni prima.

Ein kalter Sturm fegt über Sylt, und wer schuldig ist, wird sterben ... Der lang ersehnte Kurzurlaub von Kommissarin Liv Lammers endet abrupt, als in der Mörderkuhle bei Tinnum ein Toter gefunden wird. "Schuldig" steht mit schwarzem Nagellack auf seiner Haut. Das Opfer: ein Rocker. Liv und ihre Kollegen von der Flensburger Mordkommission denken zunächst an eine Vergeltungsaktion. Doch bald gibt es einen zweiten Mordanschlag auf einen jungen Mann, der als Freiwilliger für eine Meeresschutz-Organisation arbeitet. Die Handschrift des Täters ist dieselbe.

Hvert andet minut døgnet rundt dør en kvinde på grund af komplikationer i forbindelse med graviditet og fødsel. Det er mere end 300.000 kvinder om året, over 800 hver dag. Heldigvis er der nogle, der arbejder for deres sag. For Maternity Foundation er en skarp hjerne og et varmt hjerte ikke hinandens modsætninger, men tværtimod hinandens forudsætninger. Organisationen skaber digitale redskaber og innovative træningsmetoder, som hele verdens jordemødre og fødselshjælpere bruger i deres hverdag.

«In crescendo -una novela profunda, cautivadora y poética- te invitará a revisar tu vida con nuevos ojos y a encontrarle nueva belleza y significado. Weiss profundiza en las preguntas fundamentales que son inherentes a todo viaje: ¿Por qué estamos aquí? ¿Cuál es el significado de la vida? ¿Es posible perder para siempre aquello que más amamos? ¿Cómo estamos interconectados?

Menschen im Hotel, Menschen ums Hotel. In der Seitengasse der Blumenladen Zeflor, der das Hotel beliefert. Dort arbeitet Susanne Egbert, ein armes Mädchen, als Blumenbinderin. Das Antiquitätengeschäft gegenüber gehört dem jungen, blendend aussehenden Grafen Lensdorf, den man 'Schnorrergraf' nennt, weil er sich all das schenken läßt, was er braucht, obwohl ihm ein Hundert Millionen Vermögen nachgesagt wird. Alle halten ihn für einen charakterlosen Salonlöwen.

Fachbücher über Finanzen gibt es genug. Mindset-Ratgeber über Deine Beziehung zu Geld gibt es genug. Romane, in denen der Gewinn die Hauptrolle spielt, gibt es genug. Mathematikbücher gibt es genug. Das Buch, das all das vereint und dort beginnt, wo wir alle stehen - nämlich mitten im Leben - gibt es noch nicht. Bis jetzt. Altersarmut, leere Rentenkassen, Finanzkrise und Falschberatung sind hausgemachte - und unterm Strich gesellschaftliche - Probleme, deren Lösung für jeden einzelnen nicht darin liegen kann, darauf zu hoffen, dass der Sozialstaat es richten wird.

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