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Billionaire CEO Vitaly Chekov needs a new secretary. As he interviews potential intern candidates, one particular blonde woman catches his eye. At first glance, he knows he must hire her for his personal pleasure. Upon meeting Vitaly, Sarah tries to keep things professional. But when an after-hours meeting turns into a passionate encounter, things get complicated....

Leadership is a core part of every doctor's day. Still, our common connotation of physician leadership doesn’t recognize that or emphasize its development as a key skill set for all physicians. The Forbes Books Podcast, "All Physicians Lead," reveals how accepting that you are leading and reflecting on it with the intent to improve can transform your impact, relationships, and patient outcomes. Dr. Leon Moores welcomes fellow physicians, scientists, and thought leaders to discuss tangible ways doctors can elevate their ability to care for patients through practical leadership training. ...

When Jude and Aiden are paired up together for an internship at a local radio station, things are awkward. Jude is quiet, withdrawn, has one friend, and is suspicious of everyone. Aiden is charming, outgoing, and popular, with a seemingly easy confidence and golden retriever energy. But after they discover a shared love of podcast dramas, Jude and Aiden realise that they have more in common than they first realised – especially after Aiden reveals that he is a huge fan of Jude’s own podcast, The Night Merchant.

Taekwondo is distinct in many aspects. Although it is a combat sport, it is incredibly ironic. In contrast to violence or anarchy, Taekwondo sparring fosters a sense of camaraderie. Taekwondo is a lifestyle that you need to experience.

Welcome to Wellness Rebranded podcast. You’re a woman in mid-life who’s tired of feeling drained, putting everyone else’s needs ahead of your own. You’re tired of battling food or your body, endlessly worrying about what you eat or the number on the scale. You’re done with the wellness fads, quick fixes, and extreme approaches that don’t ever work or last. You’d like tools to help you opt out of toxic diet culture… and shed the societal pressures that make you feel like nothing you do is ever enough. You’re seeking freedom, peace, and confidence. You want to connect with a ...

Are you looking for a new hobby, a great way to exercise, or perhaps a means of self-defense? Learn the ways behind the art of karate.

Commissario Brunetti beginnt seinen neunten Fall mit Ermittlungen in eigener Sache: Ein Beamter des Katasteramtes behauptet, die Wohnung der Familie Brunetti sei illegal gebaut worden. Dem Venezianer Brunetti, eigentlich ein unbestechlicher Vertreter des Rechtsstaates, ist sofort klar, dass sich dieses Problem nur mit Hilfe "Feiner Freunde" lösen lässt...

Es beginnt mit einem Telefonanruf am frühen Morgen. Im kühlen venezianischen Frühdunst ist ein Akt von Vandalismus verübt worden.

A successful walrus hunt means Anna and her beloved Kinauquak will soon be joined in marriage. But before they can seal their promise to one another, a tsunami wipes their village from the rugged shore ... everyone except Anna and her little sister, Iya, who are left alone to face the Alaskan wilderness. A stranger, a Civil War veteran with golden hair and blue eyes, wanders the untamed Aleutian Islands. He offers help, but can Anna trust him or his God? And if she doesn't, how will she and Iya survive?

Imagine traveling through time to 5,000 AD and seeing nothing left on Earth, no human beings, just desolation and a huge statue of a golden horse. Imagine traveling through time to 47,000 AD and seeing grey aliens who speak to you telepathically and tell you they are humans, just like you are, that have evolved this way after 45,000 years of planetary abuse. Imagine traveling through time to 3,500 BC and seeing huge, muscular humanoid beings speaking a dialect of Hebrew and treating you like a slave.

"Die Charaktere aus der Feder guter Autoren sind wie echte Menschen, nur echter", sagt Donna Leon. Darum wohl ist ihr Leben auch so reich an Figuren, echten und erfundenen. In Backstage tritt eine bunte Truppe auf: das Rock-Genie Frank Zappa, Venedigs bekanntester Diamantenhändler, eine tollkühne Sexworkerin, ein cleverer Komponist, tragische Helden, bewunderte Kollegen und Kolleginnen. Donna Leon gestaltet diese Begegnungen zu funkelnden Geschichten.

Congratulations on finding your ultimate travel guide to Ireland!

So you’re going to Ireland? Lucky you. Your friends and family will sure be jealous because you’re going to experience a lifetime worth of adventures in one single trip.

As a traveler who has covered more countries than I care to count, I would never hesitate to recommend Ireland as one of the best travel destinations in the world.

The moment I set foot in this country and gazed in unabashed wonder at the vivid greenery around me, I knew I was in for a treat, but nothing could have prepared me for the delightful clash of colors, cultures and adventures that I was about to experience.

Fifteen-year-old Amani Kendall’s biggest problem is being the only plus-size Black girl at a white private school—until her house burns down and her family is unexpectedly on the run. Suddenly, she’s reeling from the news that her formerly boring mom is being pursued by an ex-boyfriend turned stalker, and her scientist dad has gone MIA. At the same time, she has to navigate an underfunded school in the city, suffering the cultural whiplash of being surrounded by other Black students, including the cute boy who’s an old family friend.

As Donna Leon's many fans have come to expect, beloved Commissario Guido Brunetti once again finds himself pursuing a puzzling case his fellow policemen would rather leave closed. After a wealthy elderly woman is found brutally murdered in her apartment, the authorities suspect her maid. But when the maid meets an untimely end trying to escape from border police, and it appears that the money she carried may not have been stolen, Commissario Guido Brunetti decides, unofficially, to take the case on himself.

Discover the fastest path to organizational growth and impactful messaging through the immersive world of live events. In this book, you'll gain invaluable insights from my 18 years of experience producing world-class events nationwide. Million Dollar Event unveils the strategies that have propelled me to serve prestigious clientele, including US presidents, professional sports teams, Fortune 500 companies, Grammy Award-winning artists, social media influencers, christian ministries, and numerous non-profit organizations.

Prepare to embark on an unconventional journey as "F--k Happiness" navigates uncomfortable truths with humor and insight. Rather than dismissing joy or contentment, it encourages listeners to embrace the complexity of human experience, find solace in authenticity, and redefine the essence of a truly fulfilling life.

In Being There, Tony Leon goes behind the scenes, reflecting on how history is made, both here and around the world, through his unique mixture of anecdote and informed opinion. His vantage point ranges from a ringside seat in the formation of the government of national unity (GNU)—recounted in detail here for the first time—to close encounters with the likes of Harry Oppenheimer, Yasser Arafat and Boris Johnson, and reappraisals of FW de Klerk, Nelson Mandela and Mangosuthu Buthelezi.

Die Bromance Daddys - das sind Nick und Leon, beste Buddies, die zufällig gleichzeitig Papa geworden sind. Mit diesem Podcast wollen sie einen ehrlichen Einblick in väterliche Gefühlswelten geben. Der Podcast Bromance Daddys war bis zum 8. Juli 2025 ein Produkt der ARD (Hessischer Rundfunk). Nun verantwortlich für den Podcast und die Inhalte sind Leon Fröhlich und Nick Lessik. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Der renommierte niederländische Gehirnchirurg Jaap Hollander ist im Ruhestand, aber Ruhe findet er nicht. Seit seine Tochter zehn Jahre zuvor in Israel verschwunden ist, kehrt er jedes Jahr nach Tel Aviv und in die Wüste Negev zurück. Diesmal wird er dort unversehens gebeten, eine äußerst riskante Gehirnoperation durchzuführen. Er sagt zu, obwohl die Erfolgsaussichten verschwindend gering sind. Nicht nur das Leben seiner mächtigen Patientin hängt von der Operation ab, vielleicht eröffnet sie ihm sogar eine neue Spur zu seiner Tochter.

True stories about dolphins, aliens, mind expanding chemicals and the destiny of planet Earth. Adapted from the book by John C. Lilly. Written and Performed by Jon Leon Torn. Music & Production by Freddie Katz. Contains graphic depictions of drug use, animal research and sexual situations. Listener discretion advised.