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New York City, 1926. Nurse Althea Anderson's heart is near breaking when she witnesses another premature baby die at Bellevue Hospital. So when she reads an article detailing the amazing survival rates of babies treated in incubators in an exhibit at Luna Park, Coney Island, it feels like the miracle she has been searching for. But the doctors at Bellevue dismiss Althea and this unconventional medicine, forcing her to make a choice between a baby's life and the doctors' wishes that will change everything.

This BBC Radio 4 series explores the fascinating subject of human evolution, firstly by looking at the primary advantage mankind has over those poor saps, "The Animals": language. We explore the number of languages now in use (5,000 or so) and why the people of Lewisham don't seem to have chosen one as yet. Among other things, Professor Herring demonstrates his value-based translation machine, and we meet a man who thinks his bees are telling him about unsolved crimes.

Based on his Perrier-nominated Edinburgh hit show of 2004, Chris Addison's Civilisation is a comedy lecture series for Radio 4. It neatly follows on from Chris' first Radio 4 series, The Ape that Got Lucky. Western civilisation, like many very old things, is pretty much on its last legs. And if western civilisation as we know it is dying sooner rather than later, we're going to have to build ourselves a new one. And how are we going to do that, then?

One claiming mark on her throat, another at her shoulder, Brenya Perin stands amidst the soft breeze above the glittering city ruled by her mate. And trembles. She'd tried to run from her fate. And failed. Punishment came in the mania of her mate's obsession, in the Commodore's constant need for her.

The best and surest way to pursue such wholeness is through prayer. Not the semimindless I-just-ask-God-for-stuff-then-listen-to-the-deafening-silence kind of prayer you've tried before. That's not working. What you need is authentic connection that leads to harmony with God, yourself, and others. That kind of prayer is what Words with God is all about. In this thoughtful book, Addison Bevere breaks prayer out of its religious box and places it at the center of your everyday life, the place where God longs to make himself real to you.

This book is like a personal trainer for your brain. If you follow these exercises, you will notice an increase in your mental toughness and resilience. You will also find that your mental powers are growing far beyond what you thought was possible. This book will unlock your full human potential by showing you step-by-step how to train your brain and develop the kind of mental toughness that will allow you to accomplish anything you desire.

In Dhaka, Bangladesh, a garment factory burns to the ground, claiming the lives of hundreds of workers. A bystander captures a heart-stopping image: a teenage girl lying in the dirt, her body broken by a multistorey fall, and over her mouth a mask of fabric bearing the label of one of America's largest retailers. A year later, in Washington, DC, Joshua Griswold, a disgraced former journalist, receives an anonymous summons from a corporate whistle-blower promising information that will fan the flames of a decades old controversy.

"Beyond The Crime: A Psychological Analysis" is a riveting podcast led by Dr. Lars Madsen Shay Addison, and Dr Rob Brockman. Together, they delve into the minds of criminals, dissecting real-life cases to provide listeners with a unique and insightful exploration of the psychological aspects behind crimes. With expert analysis, captivating storytelling, and thought-provoking discussions, this podcast offers a deeper understanding of criminal motivations and behaviours, as well as the evolving landscape of forensic psychology and its role in the criminal justice system. Whether you're a true ...

Thirty-year-old Black woman Sidney Taylor is a talented early American history professor, working in fast-paced Washington DC, with her eyes on promotion. She's also currently persona non grata. Who knew that making an inconvenient historical discovery would see her stuck at her desk, shuffling paper? So when she receives an anonymous and very cryptic invitation to visit historic small-town Robbinsville, North Carolina and hunt for a missing archaeological treasure—with a million-dollar payout at stake—it's one she can't refuse.

Mayson McBride has worked tirelessly to restore her family's magazine empire with her two sisters. She's never been one to walk on the wild side, but when she literally falls into the arms of a sexy stranger at her sister's wedding, she throws caution to the wind. But one passionate night has unexpected consequences.

One thing leads to whiskey and Izzy is starting to think happily ever after doesn't seem like such a bad idea. Holt is starting to rethink his stance on fairytale endings. But Izzy has a secret that has turned her world upside down. Holt has a secret of his own that cost him far more than he ever bargained for. Sometimes life doesn't give you the happily ever after. Sometimes it's best to leave fairytale endings on the bookshelf where they belong. Izzy can't stop thinking about Holt. Holt can't seem to quit his favorite new addiction - Izzy.

With these expert tips, learn how to dominate real estate. You'll be well on your way to passive income and becoming financially free with this easy guide. This audiobook breaks down into easy-to-understand modules. It starts from the very beginning of real estate investing, so you can get great results, even as a beginner!

Tony Black is the hottest surfer on the planet. He travels the world throughout the year and spends his summers on Cape Cod with his friends, at the Seaside cottages in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. He's got his choice of women, but Amy Maples is the one he wants. Fourteen years ago, she was his for an entire summer, until a devastating accident changed everything, and what they had seemed like it had never existed - at least for her.

Join Henry, Sam, and an appealing supporting cast as they ride a roller coaster of emotions when their lives are derailed before coming back on track, leaving Nash as collateral damage in the novel, 'Til Death Do Us Part, novelette From This Day Forward, and short story Okay, Then. Nash takes an unusual path to his own happily ever after in To Love and to Cherish.

A desperate murder committed by Angela Miller’s mother tore Angela’s life apart and brought her to Martha’s Vineyard to live with her wealthy grandparents. It’s where her cousin, Kiki King, was born and raised, and Kiki now wants nothing more than to see the world beyond its sandy perimeter. Kiki’s mother escaped it. She took a late-night swim off Tashmoo Beach and was never seen again.

My name is Bizzy Baker, and I can read minds - not every mind, not every time but most of the time, and believe me when I say it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Bizzy Baker runs the Country Cottage Inn, has the ability to pry into the darkest recesses of both the human and animal mind, and has just stumbled upon a body. With the help of her kitten, Fish, a mutt named Sherlock Bones ,and an ornery yet dangerously good looking homicide detective, Bizzy is determined to find the killer. Cider Cove, Maine is the premier destination for fun and relaxation.

CEO Keira McBride has put more than a decade of blood, sweat, and tears into restoring her family's magazine empire and knows she can handle any business challenge thrown her way...until sexy billionaire and corporate raider Nathan Cooper makes a play for her legacy. Nathan's not accustomed to losing and neither is Keira. When an all-consuming attraction threatens to devour them both, Nathan makes it clear he wants to move their relationship out of the boardroom and into the bedroom.

Not just any werewolf either, but the top enforcer in the Bryant Pack. Which is why Neil Duran is pulled off a major case by his High Alpha to retrieve this unknown daughter of their most valuable member, or their entire wolf pack in the Pacific Northwest will lose all hard-won territory, shifting the balance of powers. But convincing this feisty woman to come with him poses its own problems. First, Alexia Raine never knew her real father. Second, she doesn’t know that werewolves even exist. Or that she herself might be one.

Best-selling author Kurt Remington lives to write. He spends 12 hours a day in front of his computer, rarely leaving the seclusion of his beach-front property, where he's come to finish his latest thriller - that is, until free-spirited Leanna Bray nearly drowns in the ocean trying to save her dog. Kurt's best-laid plans are shot to hell when he comes to their rescue. Kurt's as irritated as he is intrigued by the sexy, hot mess of a woman who lives life on a whim, forgets everything, and doesn't even know the definition of the word organized.

After decades of pushing away traumatic memories from childhood, Colette De Luca is ready to start a family of her own. It’ll be healthy, a wish come true, with a man she believes is the love of her life. Thankfully, she thought ahead when she was younger and froze her eggs for this very moment. Greta O’Brien, a wealthy hedge-fund manager, is forced to confront the making of her own family when tragedy strikes her twin teenage sons.