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Why do we say "no dice" when refusing someone's request? Why are some people born with a “silver spoon” in their mouths? What does it truly mean to be a “jack of all trades”? Like many people, you’ve probably used idioms or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. In Why Do We Say That, we have curated 101 regularly used idioms, proverbs, turns of phrases, and colloquial terms that have the most fascinating backstories. For each phrase, we have explained how it was coined, how its use evolved through the ages, and how it gained its contemporary use.

Do you want to manage stress better? Do you struggle with blowing up at others? People all over the world have changed their lives by managing their stress and anger...It all starts with understanding how stress affects you and learning ways to relax. The trouble with managing stress is not knowing how stress presents itself in one’s life, thinking it takes hours and hours for a coping skill to work, and denying the negative effects poor stress management has on your life. Don't miss out. Start releasing stress today!

I Am Not the Cause of Your Problems will help you to identify behaviors that try to deceive you into thinking you are the cause of other people's problems, to help you begin to stand up for yourself in such a situation, distance yourself from such a situation, recover from erroneously being blamed for other people's problems, and to begin a life free from carrying other peoples weight around. You can gain the confidence to stand up and firmly state "I am not the cause of your problems" to anyone who tries to cast blame on you for their own problems.

Clementine had fallen prey to an online predator, and failed to check in with her family on Sunday night as she always had in the past, stirring her family to action. The charming date wasn't what he appeared to be, showing a creepy familiarity with Tine and her habits, likes, and dislikes. Ending the date earlier than planned, she staggered to her blue Hyundai, hoping to get in and lock the doors. That was her last memory until she woke up cuffed to a bed frame.

Modern-day investigations frequently require the identification, preservation, and collection of electronic evidence from a variety of data sources. The field of digital forensics is constantly evolving, and it is vital for all parties involved to work together to understand where relevant data is stored, and how it can be accessed and collected, in a forensically sound manner that is defensible and efficient. Learn about the different types of methodologies utilized, the various documentation generated, and important considerations for planning and performing forensic data collection.

Making friends the first day at school a great experience. Young children often experience fear or anxiety about going to school for the first time. Many experience anxiety when starting a new class, even though they may have gone to school before. Although these fears may appear small and transitory to parents and other adults, they could be very real to the young children who experience them. These fears could sometime masquerade as stomach aches and headaches and can prevent the appropriate adjustment of young children to the school environment.

My life had changed dramatically since my eyesight loss had progressed. I ventured to my mailbox on an ordinary day without my service dog, King; unaware of the threat to me and the blood of my neighbor still fresh on the murderer's hands. Sensing a presence, I called for King, then 9-1-1. I saw the murderer by way of smell, taste, hearing, and touch; my remaining senses heightened since my sight loss. King saw him, too. But who would ever believe a blind girl and her dog?

You may have read a lot of media lately about the pros and cons of fasting for weight loss and control. With any diet and lifestyle change, just like with just about anything in this world, there will always be both good and bad. After listening to the ins and outs here, you can gather the necessary tools to unlock a healthier, more disciplined individual. I want to share with you a guide to this way of eating, and how you too can boost your confidence and manage your nutritional needs.

You may have read a lot of media lately about the pros and cons of fasting for weight loss and control. With any diet and lifestyle change, just like with just about anything in this world, there will always be both good and bad. I want to share with you a guide to this way of eating, and how you too can boost your confidence and manage your nutritional needs.

This story is about two friends. One is a catfish and the other is a water frog. They spend their time playing. The world around them does not understand why the two of them are friends because they are different. The two friends just do not see that they are that different, and their friendship is stronger than the peer pressure.

As a soon to be mom, whether this is your first pregnancy or your fourth, these scriptures will bless you and give you peace. The scriptures in this audiobook are powerful and God-breathed. By praying and meditating on these scriptures you can build faith and strength for this pregnancy. These scriptures are centered around, peace, love, protection, and provision. Allow the promises in these scriptures to wash over you and your unborn child. They will help you to pray in the right way when certain circumstances arise. Life throws many challenges our way.

Nicole is the wife of a 20-year law enforcement officer and gives us a glimpse into what LEO spouses deal with. Nicole tells us the story of watching her husband go through changes and ultimately try and take his life at the end of his law enforcement career.

Have you ever wanted to feel like you were part of a story you were reading? Well, that's what Jason Carmichael wished for, until he discovered the book called Imagination. Jason shows his best friend and love interest, Aaliyah. But trouble starts, the moment they start reading the book. Now, they've become the book's characters. And in order to escape, they must finish the story along the way, and face a warlock, hardships, and personal issues.

1962. Marlie Bloom keeps people at arm’s length. Though the aspiring fashion designer struggles to keep up with the New York City, she puts up with a stuffy fiancé who will provide for her broken family. But the world and its worries all stop spinning when she meets a rugged man over twice her age who sparks a burning primal attraction. Jack Watson has lost his sense of purpose since the death of his daughter and his subsequent divorce. So when a beautiful young woman relights the fire in his heart only to flee because of her engagement, he’s determined to win her over.

Nine Lives: Endless Dreams is an interwoven journey through history, culture, spirituality, philosophy, and love. Marlene is a heroine who overcomes adversity and uses it to her advantage. She also paints portraits of violent periods in the Middle Eastern history, such as the Lebanese Civil War and the Armenian Genocide. Whether confronting civil conflicts, family drama, or her sons’ diseases, Zaedyan demonstrates how individuals can endure while still living with hope and joy.

Essential parenting guide to the emotional health of your child. Ideal for responsible parents who want to prevent emotional problems, any kind of addictions, and develop the true self of their child. This audiobook focuses on the gradual emergence of the self within a child's emotional world. This audiobook describes in-depth, various milestones of psychological development including the birth of the child’s emotional world.

The story is about five little china ornaments, and how they came to be in Nanna and Pa's house...Nanna loved them and gave them all names. What happened to them when a Magic Friendship Fairy came sliding down a moonbeam was so amazing, it was hard to believe.

Valerie isn’t welcome in Evil Castle because she isn’t a normal kind of witch - she loves to bake cookies. However, things start to change after Valerie opens her own bakery. The Baking Witch is a tale to teach children about accepting people for who they are and never changing just to fit in.

Barking Boo is based on a dog the author used to know who barked at almost anything that moved. The author transforms the story into a funny book about a dog who loves to bark at the different kinds of people and animals he encounters moving about. Children will be able to learn about different jobs, animals, and numbers.

Crypto investing, depending on whom you talk to and what you hear, is either a way to make it rich or get poor fast. This book has a simple goal, to explain what cryptocurrencies are, a bit of the history, so you understand the context and where we believe all those old "stablecoins" and new coins are going. We will discuss the historical perspective on the blockchain, its underlying technology, and why we think it's reasonably secure. But more importantly, we want to give you as much information as possible to start looking into investing in some exciting crypto coins today.