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Fashion is a business of smoke and mirrors, notorious for crushing the souls of most who dare to be part of the industry. Go on a global expedition with New York City-based fashion buyer, strategist, and consultant, Mercedes Gonzalez, as she learns that there is no glamour in fashion and that only cutthroat corporate espionage prevails. From politicking with blood diamond dealers and Russian kingpins to living in indigenous villages, she has relied on her street smarts and fear of her uncle in order to outwit the industry tyrants at their own game.

Americans are slowly waking up to the dire effects of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration, especially in disadvantaged neighborhoods and communities of color. Crook County bursts open the courthouse doors to reveal a world of punishment determined by race, not offense. Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve spent ten years working in and investigating the largest criminal courthouse in the country, Chicago-Cook County, and she takes listeners inside our so-called halls of justice to witness the types of everyday racial abuses that fester within the courts, often in plain sight.

Devin Báez is ready for a relaxing winter break at Lake Andreas. That is, until he runs into his obnoxious next-door neighbors the Seo-Cookes, undefeated champions of the lake’s annual Winter Games. After the Báezes offer up their cabin to their rivals in a reckless bet to finally take them down, more than just family pride is on the line.

They thought it was over, but the second wave was only the beginning. In the aftermath of the Clickers and Dark Ones' siege, and a coup against an insane President, America rebuilds. Change has come, and a better future is promised to all. But promises can be broken, and there may be no future at all. Because deep beneath the ocean, a new terror awaits. Dagon, god of the Dark Ones, is waking up....And if humanity doesn't stop him, then mankind will face extinction.

Simon Bolivar, known as “the Liberator”, was an incredible figure who led countless South American countries to independence from the Spanish. A military mastermind who rivaled the likes of Napoleon Bonaparte and George Washington, Simon Bolivar left behind a rich legacy which shook the world and changed the face of South America forever.

Harry Hole es enviado a Sydney desde Oslo para que investigue el asesinato de una mujer noruega, Inger Holter, cuyo cadáver ha sido encontrado entre oscuras rocas, al pie de un acantilado. La policía sospecha que fue violada antes de morir, pero no se ha hallado rastro alguno de ADN. Harry Hole tendrá como compañero de investigación a Andrew Kengsinton, detective aborigen australiano.

El embajador noruego aparece asesinado en un burdel de Bangkok. El embajador mantenía relaciones muy cercanas con el primer ministro noruego. En Oslo, para evitar el escándalo, tratan de desviar la atención hacia el ministro de Asuntos Exteriores... Harry Hole, alcoholizado y adicto a la vitamina B12, llega a Bangkok con instrucciones claras: silenciar el caso. ¿Será necesario ocultar pruebas? Harry descubre que el caso esconde otras tramas siniestras: se trata de un asesinato mucho más complejo de lo que a priori parecía.

It’s easy to get lost in Chicago’s Cook County Jail, the size of seventy-two football fields. For many released into the harsh elements beyond the walls, it can be impossible to find their way home. This haunting and powerful narrative reveals the intentionally disorienting tactics of the system and how the punishments meted out to prisoners, their families, and even innocent victims extend beyond the cages. Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve, the award-winning author of Crook Country, exposes the moral, spiritual, legal, and psychological wasteland - inside and out - of the nation’s largest jail.

Martin Briar’s life ended the day his daughter vanished. For twenty-two years, he has drowned in regret, haunted by unanswered questions. But when a mysterious antique shop offers him the impossible—a chance to travel back to 1996 and uncover the truth—he faces a terrifying choice. Stepping into the past means breaking every rule of time, and one wrong move could erase everything he knows. As he hunts for answers, Martin discovers a deeper conspiracy—one that binds him to forces far beyond his understanding.

Verte Regresar cuenta dos historias paralelas: por un lado, la desgracia de una trágica noche en la que el crimen organizado y elementos del Ejército Mexicano, desaparecieron de manera forzada a 43 estudiantes de la Escuela Normal Rural de Ayotzinapa que estudiaban para ser maestros. Por el otro, se entrelaza la vida íntima de estos jóvenes para conocer su origen y sus sueños. Se trata de un ejercicio estético y testimonial que parte desde la ausencia para ir hacia el reencuentro, que se sumerge en la incertidumbre para resignificar la esperanza.

Mereces dejar atrás el sufrimiento y despertar sin ese peso que has cargado durante años. Alex González desnuda su alma y te sumerge en su propio infierno: abuso, abandono, resentimiento. Sin filtros, sin adornos. Es cruda, es real… y te golpea leerlo. Pero, en medio del dolor, Dios le mostró el camino para perdonar lo imperdonable. Una historia de dolor y sufrimiento, pero también de restauración y libertad. Abandonado por sus padres, creció en un mundo de soledad, abuso y maltrato, factores que lo empujaron hacia las drogas, el alcohol, las pandillas y otros caminos oscuros.

Abandonado por sus padres, creció en un mundo de soledad, abuso y maltrato, factores que lo empujaron hacia las drogas, el alcohol, las pandillas y otros caminos oscuros. Un sendero sin escape, lleno de sombras y tinieblas, encadenado a heridas emocionales.

Join Rascals Luke and Jando on Holy Rascals, where faith meets everyday conversation. As two Christians with a love for exploring the spiritual side of life, we dive into everything from whether Coldplay is actually overrated to whether aura-farming is actually a form of self-idolatry. Expect a blend of lighthearted banter and deeper reflections as we bring a Christian worldview into the heart of pop culture and everyday life. If you’re a fellow rascal who loves mixing the sacred with the ordinary, this is the podcast for you.

Published every two weeks during the school year, EdLeadership on Tap is your go-to podcast for current and aspiring school leaders and administrators ready to lead with purpose, vision, and impact. Whether you're looking to sharpen your leadership skills, stay informed about the latest trends in education, or simply unwind with engaging conversation, this podcast has something for you.Questions? email us- info@edleadershipontap.com

Hablamos de lo que los profesionales de la salud no saben de salud.

Cuando nos rodean los muros, la aventura de toda una vida quizá consista en franquearlos. El regreso de Murakami a la novela después de La muerte del comendador. Poco se imagina el joven protagonista de esta novela que la chica de la que se ha enamorado está a punto de desaparecer de su vida. Se han conocido durante un concurso entre estudiantes de diferentes institutos, y no pueden verse muy a menudo.

Este completo manual está diseñado para hispanohablantes que desean aprender hindi desde cero, centrándose en situaciones prácticas y vocabulario esencial. Cubre saludos, números, colores y frases básicas, junto con guías de pronunciación detalladas. Incluye secciones específicas para viajeros, como pedir direcciones, ordenar comida, manejar emergencias y comunicarse en restaurantes o tiendas. También aborda interacciones sociales, clima, transporte y necesidades médicas, con ejemplos útiles para contextos cotidianos.

When the World Turns White, Will You Be Ready? Blizzards and whiteouts can arrive fast, last for days, and test even the toughest people and best-prepared homes. Whiteout Survival is the ultimate practical guide for anyone living in or traveling to regions where snowstorms can strike without warning. Inside this step-by-step survival handbook, you’ll learn exactly how to plan ahead, stay safe during the storm, and recover wisely when the snow clears. Whether you live in a city, a rural area, or off the grid, these proven tips will help you protect yourself, your family, and your home.

In this sequel to The American Dream Is a Terrible Thing to Waste, Francisco Gonzalez introduces us to more innovators who are succeeding in today's economy despite the increasing challenges to the American Dream. In this volume, documenting Francisco's journey across America, he complements the ten characteristics of the mind with ten new uncommon characteristics of the heart. He demonstrates why it's essential to build an entrepreneur's mindset but also to understand that the driving force that keeps every entrepreneur going comes from the heart.

Este es un podcast muy personal e íntimo sobre mis procesos mentales, emocionales y sociales; que me invita a recorrerme a mí misma, internamente, a través de mis sueños y mis miedos, dónde, hacer trabajo de introspección, es necesario para conocerme más allá de lo que siempre he conocido acerca de mí, con el único fin de sanar, seguir creciendo y además, servir de impulso a otras mujeres, porque este podcast también es un llamado a todas, para que seamos capaces de hablar sin miedo a ser nosotras mismas, sin miedo a representarnos a nosotras mismas a través de nuestra propia voz....