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Is your life difficult because of an out-of-control teen? Are you scared witless for your out-of-control teen? Do you stay up at night worrying and feeling guilty, wondering how things got so bad? Do you wish you knew what to do to change the situation and, maybe, even feel a little bit of peace? Lisa G. Nichols is the mom of a former difficult teen. She went through hell and back with her son and learned the biggest lessons of her life, which she shares with you in Out-of-Control Teen.

A large part of the population is struggling with their health and wellness. They are experiencing an array of symptoms from light to chronic health issues, depression, and anxiety. And it feels awful, it feels as if your body is failing you somehow. But what if these health issues do not stem from your physical body?

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Suzanne Rindell’s The Other Typist. Read by the actress Gretchen Mol, who plays Gillian Darmody in the hit US series Boardwalk Empire. New York City, 1924: the height of Prohibition and the whole city swims in bathtub gin. Rose Baker is an orphaned young woman working as a typist in a police precinct on the lower East Side.

This groundbreaking book takes a deep dive into the latest scientific research on sleep, revealing the fascinating complexities of the sleep process and its crucial role in our overall health and well-being. You'll learn about the different stages of sleep, the impact of sleep deprivation, and the surprising benefits of napping.

Do you want your child to learn fundamental mindfulness skills that allow them to be resilient, deal with stress in a healthy way, and truly thrive? Mindfulness gives kids a toolkit to help them engage more fully with themselves and the world. Sadly, most of the mindfulness literature available is geared toward adults. Asking a child to sit still and “be mindful” or “concentrate on their breath” for 20 minutes doesn't work. The activities and meditations in this bundle were professionally designed and recorded to teach mindfulness skills to kids in a fun, engaging way.

Don’t wait to become the most confident, independent, alluring version of yourself. Discovering your personal dark feminine energy can transform the way you see yourself and the rest of the world. It’s not something just anyone is ready for… Manifesting the life you desire is a journey of self discovery, bold exploration, and embracing parts of yourself and femininity that society has long feared and attempted to control.

Raising a child with ADHD presents unique challenges that require empathy, patience, and resilience. This book is designed for parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers seeking trusted support and innovative techniques for a fulfilling family life. Imagine fostering a loving atmosphere where your child’s unique strengths shine. You can guide them toward a successful and balanced life by utilizing compassionate strategies and practical tools.

Nobuko is based on author Trisha Ready's experiences teaching English in the 1980s in Japan, where she fell for a woman who lived in a rustic cabin and made dentures for a living. A twisting maze of subplots involve the yakuza, the Japanese organized crime syndicate—as well as food, art, adventure, samurai swords, and marriage.

In the heart of Lincoln Park, Chicago, where the city’s vibrant pulse meets the calm of nature, there’s Nevaeh—a young woman caught in life’s noise. Like so many of us, she’s grappling with the question that tugs at the core of existence: Who am I? Feeling more adrift than ever, Nevaeh hears about a Philosopher named Joe Bandra, known simply as “J.” It is believed that he’s cracked the code of existence, uncovered life’s secrets, and lives a simple, insightful existence by Salem Lakes, just outside Antioch, Illinois.

Während des Zweiten Weltkrieges warfen die Briten gefälschte Lebensmittelmarken über den deutschen Städten ab, um die deutsche Binnenstruktur zu schädigen. Ein Fehler, denn diese Aktion lieferte den Deutschen die Idee für einen weitaus gefährlicheren Gegenschlag. Inspector Chesterton von Scotland Yard fällt nun die Aufgabe zu, ein Verbrechen aufzuklären, das sich zu Kriegszeiten mitten im Feindesland abgespielt hat.

Judith Vander Wege found that, when going through emotionally difficult situations, it helped her feel better to write a poem or song, which was also usually a prayer. After discovering many Christian periodicals would buy and publish these poems, she decided to gather them together in a book.

A boy with perseverance, willing to go the extra mile, meets a girl whose daunting parents dictate every step of her life. When the two formally meet, what will happen? What awaits them as they deal with the turbulences of life as young adults?

Pater Brown besucht ein Gemeindemitglied im Krankenhaus, als er von der Oberschwester Sabel Glover um Hilfe gebeten wird. Die Patientin Ella Rhodes ist verstorben und der Pater soll Melanie Fox, der besten Freundin der Toten, die Mrs. Rhodes leblos in ihrem Krankenbett aufgefunden hat, Beistand leisten. Schnell wird jedoch klar, dass Ella Rhodes keines natürlichen Todes gestorben ist. Doch wer hatte ein Interesse an ihrem Tod? Pater Brown beginnt zu ermitteln und sieht sich bald mit einer Reihe von möglichen Tätern konfrontiert.

Als am Loch Moran die ersten Menschen das Opfer plötzlicher, unerwarteter Angriffe werden und spurlos in den Fluten des Gewässers verschwinden, beginnt die Invasion der Medienleute und Schaulustigen. Schon kurz nach ihrer Ankunft stoßen Faith und ihre Freunde mit dem geheimnisvollen Fischer Ron Morrow zusammen, der sie bereits erwartet hat. Gemeinsam treten sie den Kampf gegen den Giganten aus der Tiefe an. Aber können sie Morrow wirklich trauen ...?

What happens when you're pulled into an alternate version of your life? Cassidy Marchand is abandoned, on the run, and out of money. She’s just gotten arrested for stealing, but that’s the least of her worries. When she wakes up, everything seems normal—at first. She soon discovers she has entered an alternate reality where she encounters devoted and loyal friends she’s never met, meets the golden-boy doctor she’s engaged to, and finds out the father who deserted her in her own world actually stuck around to raise her alternate self. The biggest hitch?

Making new friends in the traveler’s paradise of Antigua happens quickly, but how well can you know people you’ve just met? When one of Kira McKnight’s new expat friends ends up in a coma, after drinking a cocktail meant for Kira, she realizes she is in danger and needs to be very careful who she trusts. Was she just being paranoid, or was there a darker reason she’d been accepted for the language program and sent that plane ticket?

Nach einem Gespräch zur Vorbereitung einer Hochzeit befindet sich Pater Brown auf dem Heimweg, als er auf einer Bank in der Nähe des Bahnhofs von Newton eine weinende Frau sieht. Sally Page kann die Hilfe des Paters gut gebrauchen. Zu allem Unglück ist auch noch ihre Geldbörse gestohlen worden. Pater Brown nimmt die Ermittlungen auf und sieht sich bald mit einem Fall konfrontiert, der immer verworrener wird.

"I am not moving to Iraq to teach." But the recession came hard for Gretchen Berg. Tens of thousands of dollars in debt, her only option was to uproot her life and move to the Middle East for work. She was prepared to make some good money, pay off some bad debt, take some photos of camels, and suffer through expected misogyny typical of the Middle East. She was unprepared for the drama and chaos that erupted within the well-intended, burgeoning university program, and the comical carnival of personalities she’d encounter, along with unexpected misogyny coming from inside the building.

Here is a new collection of short quotes and excerpts carefully gathered and compiled by Debra Herbeck, this time on the all-encompassing subject of love.

Unlike other diet books, The Ultimate Weight Loss Hack isn't about short-term fixes or quick results. Instead, Braveboy provides a sustainable approach to weight loss that can help you achieve lasting success. With his expert guidance and practical advice, you can transform your body and your life, and say goodbye to the frustration and disappointment of traditional dieting methods.