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Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track-and-field athletics. It is about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible; it is about faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark reminder that saving one can help save thousands...

When Ambrosia first arrives at prestigious college Wesleyan, she’s desperate to fit in. But Amb struggles to navigate the rules of this strange, elite world, filled with privileged ‘nice’ young women - until she meets the charismatic but troubled Sully, with whom she forms an obsessive friendship. Intoxicated by Sully’s charm and determined to impress her, Amb finds herself drawn deep into her new best friend’s dangerous manipulations. But if she wants to play Sully at her own game, Amb has no idea just how devastating the consequences will be.

The truth is the world is full of difficult people. Haters, liars, narcissists, drama queens, and control freaks lurk around every bend. Chances are you've crossed paths with some of these characters before. It's possible that you share a workspace, a relationship, or even a home with them. And perhaps they're really starting to get on your nerves. It's time to put a stop to their shenanigans! This audiobook will teach you how to defeat the drama, decode the deception, and defend your mind from toxic people.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Key to Happiness written and read by Meik Wiking. Meik Wiking understands happiness better than anyone. In his role as Founder and CEO of the world's only Happiness Research Institute, he has travelled the globe interviewing the world's happiest...

In Episodes, lifelong best friends Kat and Mara take listeners on an unfiltered journey through friendship, mental illness, and survival. Kat, a successful professional, is preparing for marriage and motherhood. On her fourth round of IVF, it happened—a frantic call to Mara. Mara comes over to find Kat, her friend of 25 years—the one who'd always been levelheaded, hilarious, and over-the-top thoughtful—trying to jump through a window.

You check your phone again. Still no reply. Your stomach tightens. Your mind starts building worst-case scenarios you know aren't rational. But you can't stop them. This isn't weakness. This is anxious attachment. And it has been quietly running your relationships for years. Reassurance feels good for a moment. Then the anxiety comes back, stronger. Because reassurance never fixes the root. Your nervous system does.

Have you recently moved to a new city and are struggling to make friends? Do you find yourself constantly making plans with friends that fall through? Are you more likely to see your friends' social media posts than their faces? You aren't alone. Millions of adults struggle with an uncomfortable and persistent ache: platonic longing, which is the unfulfilled wish for authentic, resilient, close friendships.

Kind-hearted Jo Potter and fun-loving Eve Langton have been best friends since they were teenagers. Despite not seeing each other for a few years, they keep in touch every day with texts and calls. They'd love to meet up face-to-face, but life keeps getting in the way; they are both just so busy!...

Izzy has always taken everything in her stride, but motherhood is proving more difficult than she thought. She keeps telling herself it’s just a phase, but the dark clouds are starting to appear. Neighbour and widower Arthur might be in the winter of his life, but he’s not ready to be packed off to a care home. He’s determined to do things his way. When Izzy hears about Arthur’s big move, she offers to help. But Arthur isn’t telling her the whole story.

Have you suffered a loss? How was your life changed by the grief you experienced? Did you feel like your grief was properly acknowledged? Mourning is a personal experience and shouldn't be judged. There are no do-overs in death, but there are do-betters. All My Dead Cats is not a book about pet...

Making new friends doesn't have to be a chore. Learn how to do it quickly, efficiently, and effectively.

Uncover the remarkable strategies to thrive with ADHD, even if past efforts have left you frustrated and unsure! Do you long for practical, relatable solutions that genuinely enhance your daily experience? Are you ready to transform " overwhelmed" into "organized" and "distracted" into "focused"? You are not alone if you've answered "yes" to any of these questions. Discover how to turn your ADHD into a strength rather than a limitation with "Thriving with Adult ADHD." Let this empowering guide be your compass, helping you navigate and thrive in everyday life with confidence and poise.

Do you crave closeness but fear rejection? Do you pull away when relationships feel intimate or overthink messages with your partner? These patterns indicate insecure attachment, but they can be healed with awareness and care. In the Anxious and Avoidant Attachment Decoded audiobook, Eva Spencer merges two guides, Anxious Attachment No More and Avoidant Attachment Recovery, to help you understand your attachment style, break unhealthy cycles, and find the emotional security you desire.

'Extraordinary... a raw, vulnerable, breath-stealing love you can feel as you read' Emily Henry 'Dazzling, tender, and romantic' Carley Fortune We've always been best friends... but what if we were more? Laniah and Isaac have been best friends since childhood, and they couldn't be more different...

Science journalist Lydia Denworth takes us in search of the biological, psychological and evolutionary foundations of this important bond. She finds that the human capacity for friendship is as old as humanity itself, when tribes of people on the African savanna grew large enough for individuals to seek meaningful connection with those outside their immediate families. Lydia meets scientists at the frontiers of brain and genetics research and discovers that friendship is reflected in our brain waves, our genomes and our cardiovascular and immune systems.

Learn how to set and maintain boundaries: Overcome fear of saying no, and improve self-esteem so you can stop being taken advantage of and start building meaningful friendships. “You have to be able to set boundaries, otherwise the rest of the world is telling you who you are and what you should be doing.”

We are built to love. Every part of our physiology and psychology is designed to attach with others and share our lives in deep and meaningful ways. As social animals we need people, this is simply our biology. But in modern life, so much has got in the way of building healthy attachments. This book will offer tools and strategies for creating positive, secure attachments and help us create the fulfilling and nourishing relationships we need.

Whether meeting a new client or bumping into a potential mate, you only have a few seconds to make a favorable impression. Is that really possible? Author Nicholas Boothman, a lecturer and licensed master practitioner of neurolinguistic programming, believes yes! He introduces a revolutionary approach to face-to-face communication that will help anyone succeed at making meaningful, and immediate, connections.

No matter what your long-term goals are, there’s a crucial component of success you can’t afford to overlook: meaningful connections. With this fascinating guide from the creator of Peak Mind, you’ll learn to truly resonate—and never miss out on a great connection again.

From the “Friendship Explainer,” a definitive step-by-step guide to understanding the fundamental mechanics of friendship Modern friendships can be painfully ambiguous. But they don’t have to be. Journalist Anna Goldfarb has your back. “It’s understandable if your friendships are...