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From the National Book Award–winning, bestselling author of Tree of Smoke comes a provocative thriller set in the American West. Nobody Move, which first appeared in the pages of Playboy, is the story of an assortment of lowlifes in Bakersfield, California, and their cat-and-mouse game over $2...

Sometimes life hits hard - we fail to get a promotion or, worse yet, get laid off. Maybe we miss an important sale, lose customers to the competition, or simply make a major mistake. Maybe your finances just aren't getting better. It's what we do right at that time, how rapidly we recover, that separates the highly successful individual from everyone else.

This is the 21st story from The Art of Sherlock Holmes project and first appeared in The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories, Part 1.

Rameaus Nephew, or the Second Satire (French Le Neveu de Rameau ou La Satire seconde), is a thought-provoking and imaginary philosophical dialogue penned by Denis Diderot, likely between 1761 and 1772. Although initially published in German translation by Goethe in 1805, the original French manuscript has since vanished. The German version was later translated back into French by de Saur and Saint-Geniès, appearing in 1821. It wasnt until 1823 that the first published edition based on the original French manuscript was released in the Brière edition of Diderots works. Modern editions draw ...

In the expert hands of two of the mystery world's top storytellers, being a housewife takes on a whole new meaning. These original stories explore the dark side of the housewife psyche and are guaranteed to delight. But be cautioned: These stories—"GDMFSOB" by Nevada Barr (author of the Anna Pigeon series) and "Acid Test" by Sara Paretsky (author of the V.I. Warshawski novels)—are meant to be listened to alone while sipping a glass of wine.

This audiobook presents the fifth set of guided meditations (Meditations 41-50) from the 112 techniques revealed by Lord Shiva in response to Devi’s inquiries about reality, the universe, and the nature of consciousness. Rather than offering philosophical explanations, Shiva shares direct, experiential meditation practices—eternal techniques designed to expand awareness and deepen self-understanding.

We all struggle at times to get our message across. This practical manual offers clear, simple methods to help you be understood with ease, whether you are writing or speaking. It supports success in presentations, exams, interviews, workplace interactions, and everyday life. You will learn essential skills such as how to structure your communication, ideas, and sentences; give relevant answers to questions; manage space and pace; support your points with images and convincing facts; and tune in to your audience.

Classic stills from the life of one of Britain's most cherished entertainers. This is the extraordinary life story of comic legend Denis Norden, told in momentary snapshots by the master British comedian himself. Containing reminiscences of a career stretching back to the golden age of the radio...

If wisdom can only be gained through experience, our elders are clearly our greatest resource. Recent Gallup polls reveal that the "greatest generation" experience more calm, compassion, peace, comfort, contentment, and happiness than the rest of the population. In our society, it takes a lifetime of worldly experience to attain this understanding and bliss, but don't you wish you could attain it now? If so, then people who have gone through the full cycle of life are the best resources available.

"600 Quotations from French Philosophy" is a collection of thoughts and reflections from six of the greatest French thinkers of all time. France’s influence on Western philosophy cannot be understated, from the Age of Enlightenment through to the founding of modern philosophy. Many of these quotes have as much resonance today as they did when they were first coined. Superb for dipping in and out of, there are more than a few thoughts in this book worth memorising, and even more that are sure to inspire.

The way of the cross is not confined to a lonely road in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago:it is a busy highway winding through every village, town and city in our modern world. Fr Denis McBride C.Ss.R. reflectively guides us along the way of the cross. He contrasts the beauty and solemn simplicity of the more traditional Stations by artist Curd Lessig with modern images that challenge us to link Jesus’ story to the struggle of our everyday life.

The notion of global peace has often been relegated to wishful thinking, akin to the disbelief that once surrounded moon landing. However, the core message of Global Unity Unleashed is clear–Unity is Possible, and the power to attain it lies within our grasp. Dive into a masterful compilation of insights on communication prowess, leadership efficacy, engaging social discourse across generations, and spearheading the global movement towards common human bonds. This course is a tapestry of twelve one-hour sessions, each extrapolated from bestselling programs by renowned experts.

Écrit en plusieurs étapes, à partir de 1773, "Le paradoxe sur le comédien" ne sera publié qu'en 1830. Sous la forme d'un dialogue, dissymétrique, entre deux interlocuteurs censés défendre une thèse opposée, Diderot développe une véritable réflexion sur l'art du comédien et, plus largement, sur la création artistique. "Mais quoi ? dira-t-on, ces accents si plaintifs, si douloureux, que cette mère arrache du fond de ses entrailles, et dont les miennes sont si violemment secouées."

This audiobook focuses on building a culture of resilience by hiring and developing highly resilient people. It introduces the concept of Hormesis, where small amounts of stressors can have positive effects on individuals, and shows how Hormesis can be applied to businesses by encouraging individuals and teams to step outside their comfort zones.

This timeless masterpiece has been expanded by the author, offering time-tested principles for achieving authentic, lasting success combined with current research in high-performance behavior and supported by anecdotal evidence from the lives of winners in many different areas of society. It's for you if you have never really succeeded, if you want more of the same success you now enjoy, or if you have made it, lost it, and would like to get it again and keep it.

Die Heilkräfte von Heidelbeere und Co. Zweifelsfrei erwiesen: Durch den Verzehr bestimmter Lebensmittel kann man das Krebsrisiko reduzieren! Die beiden Molekularmediziner präsentieren ihre aufsehenerregenden Forschungsergebnisse und zeigen, mit welchen Nahrungsmitteln man die besten Ergebnisse erzielen kann.

Parce qu'elle est une enfant illégitime, Suzanne Simonin est enfermée par ses parents chez les religieuses de Longchamp où on la force à prononcer ses voeux. Pieuse et innocente, elle tombe sous la coupe d'une nonne illuminée déjà perdue de mysticisme avant de devenir la proie d'une mère supérieure qui va faire de sa réclusion un enfer. Harcelée, martyrisée, elle subit les pires sévices. Femme cloîtrée soumise à toutes les perversions de la vie monastique, Suzanne peut-elle échapper à la folie ?

The powerful, untold story of the 1950 revolution in Puerto Rico and the long history of U.S. intervention on the island, that the New York Times says "could not be more timely." In 1950, after over fifty years of military occupation and colonial rule, the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico staged...

Determined to end a long dry spell, Tina is thwarted by her best friend, Des, who scares off the only eligible guy at their party. But Des more than makes up for it when she and her boyfriend, Josh, invite Tina to their own intimate celebration. The encounter awakens cravings Tina didn't even know she had. She's intrigued when the couple asks her to join them for two days of sun, sand and steamy sex in Santa Barbara. She should say no. But she doesn't...

Denis Waitley has developed for you this revolutionary new program, Empires of the Mind. This program goes to the very heart of your life today, both professional and personal, and examines your prospects for the future. You'll learn how to discover and exploit your core passion-finding the skills you were born to develop and using them to increase your personal motivation, success and achievement.