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In March 2021, an obscure financial technology company called Greensill Capital collapsed, going into administration. As it unravelled, a multibillion-dollar scandal emerged that would shake the very foundations of the British political system, drawing in swiss bankers, global CEOs, and world leaders, including former British Prime Minister, David Cameron. At the centre was an Australian financier named Lex Greensill. Pyramid of Lies charts the meteoric rise and spectacular downfall of Greensill and his company.

In this wonderfully simple yet profound book, professional counselor and teacher, Mavis Karn, author of the letter to kids (and former kids) known around the world as "The Secret," shares lessons learned from over 45 years of working with individuals, families, schools, businesses, hospitals, prisons, professional athletes, and teams.

For Miss Cordell, principal of Persephone College, there are two great evils to be feared: unladylike behaviour among her students and bad publicity for the college. So her prim and cosy world is turned upside down when a secret society of undergraduates meets by the river on a gloomy January afternoon only to find the drowned body of the college bursar floating in her canoe.

It's 1934. When Miss Pongleton is found murdered on the stairs of Belsize Park station, her fellow boarders in the Frampton Hotel are not overwhelmed with grief at the death of a tiresome old woman. But they all have their theories about the identity of the murderer and help to unravel the mystery of who killed the wealthy 'Pongle'. Several of her fellow residents - even Tuppy the terrier - have parts to play in the events that lead to a dramatic arrest.

Mysterious, funny, insightful, and heartbreaking, these are tales of expatriates and exiles, wise children and straying saints. They compose a secret history, both intimate and panoramic, of modern times, and offer a kaleidoscopic impression of the world within a world that is Paris.

Meltdown is the fascinating history of one of the biggest financial institutions of our times, which forces you to ask the question: in a modern world of free knowledge and information, will big banks ever be allowed to survive again? And, more importantly, should they be?

Aunt Mildred declared that no good could come of the Melbury family Christmas gatherings. So when Sir Osmond Melbury, the family patriarch, is discovered - by a guest dressed as Santa Klaus - with a bullet in his head on Christmas Day, the festivities are plunged into chaos. Nearly everybody stands to reap some sort of benefit from his death excepting Santa Klaus, the one person who seems to have had every opportunity to fire the shot.

In order to receive abundant life, you have to start thinking abundantly! Life is full of distraction. And it's easy to find yourself slipping away from God's word. Worry, doubt, and fear creep in. Before you know it, you're anxious and struggling through life. That's not how your God wants you to live!

Do you want to find Jesus today? Look into the word - it houses everything you need to know to succeed in this life. It’s all about Jesus. Consume yourself with the word just as he is consumed with his father’s business. The more word you get into you, the more you’ll activate Jesus in your life, the more you’ll start radiating with him.

Twelve-year-old JoJo is confused about his gender identity. He does lots of research and, after struggling, trying to decide what category he fits into, finally decides that he’s non-binary. The realization leaves him out in the cold as far as his best friend is concerned, who shuns him and wants nothing more to do with him. His only support is from his mom and his English teacher, but he has started on a path from which there is no turning back, whatever the costs and whatever courage he must muster.

Long ago, a strange hermit built a secret mansion in the woods. Now, three boys have to discover his secret before something precious is destroyed forever. Hiram Crandon was odd; everyone in town believed that he practiced dark magic out in the forest. They gossiped about him, feared him, and tormented him until he disappeared forever. But he was hiding something...something that the wicked Mayor Hocek will stop at nothing to take for himself.

Ten-year-old Richard expects many things when he leaves New York to move in with his newly remarried dad in his new home in Salem, Massachusetts. The one thing he does not account for is awakening an ancient evil in the house that will stop at nothing to get to him. Now, Richard has a choice to make: What is he willing to do to outlast the evil from the attic when no one is willing to believe he is being haunted?

Are you stuck "surviving" your way through life? God wants to upgrade your existence! Are you Christian and praying for physical healing? Remember, everything should start from your relationship with God. So, as you listen and repeat, you embark in a conversation with your Jesus that’s based on the word.

Join Mavi on the "Privacy Matters" podcast as she delves into the intricacies of maintaining privacy on location-sharing apps like Life360. Discover the various methods available to turn off location tracking without alerting anyone, ensuring your peace of mind and control over your personal information. From the innovative iWhere iPhone Location Changer to simple tactics like turning on Airplane Mode, learn how to navigate the digital landscape while safeguarding your privacy. Tune in to gain valuable insights into protecting your privacy in today's interconnected world.

"Rede mer Pizzali? Hier wird nicht nur ein bisschen geredet! Mavi und Jev könnten nicht unterschiedlicher sein, und dennoch sind sie ein perfektes Team. Mit einer Mischung aus Anekdoten, einem Feuerwerk aus Lachen und gelegentlichen ernsten Gesprächen bieten der Italiener und der Tamil einen Podcast voller Unterhaltung.Also Bro unbedingt lose!

Michael Don Riessi, known by his long-standing nickname as the 'boss of bosses,' was a man at the peak of his maturity, almost reaching his fifties. It could be said that he no longer had the old excitement and enthusiasm since he had achieved more than what he wanted. He was neither as lively as in his old days, nor was he a fearless man anymore! The man who used to get what he wanted in a very short time seemed to be far away now. The passing days had worn him out excessively.

"What I Need to Know Before I Die" by Mavis Beneby Walton is a heartfelt and reflective book that began as a personal letter to the author's daughters but evolved into a universal message for all sons and daughters. The book explores the challenges of expressing the attributes of God to young adults and emphasizes the power of written communication, aiming to provide answers to life's purpose and the reason for existence.

Bem vindo (a) ao ''c'est ma vie'', um podcast de uma mulher falante externalizando diversas questões internas acerca da vida pessoal e profissional da galerinha recém-adulta (como eu) de uma forma leve, com muita história envolvida. Fique à vontade para dialogar comigo através das redes sociais, espero que cada episódio seja uma ferramenta no processo de evolução e autodescoberta! Instagram: @maria.victoriacb

Cuando Richard, de diez años, se mudó a Salem, Massachusetts, pensó que lo peor de lo que tendría que preocuparse sería encajar en su nueva escuela. En cambio, se enfrentó a un embrujo que amenazó con consumirlo por completo. La única opción que pensó que lo salvaría a él y a su familia era huir... pero cuando descubrió que no hay forma de correr o esconderse del mal, se sintió acorralado.

A veces, la Navidad puede dar más miedo que Halloween.Ho, ho, hoSerá mejor que te pongas de puntillasHo, ho, hoTenemos que irEn la azoteaClic, clic, clicAquí para los niños traviesosMalo San NicolásLos hermanos Hannah y Jack son nuevos en la ciudad. Pero sus problemas son mucho más grandes que adaptarse a un nuevo hogar y hacer amigos en la escuela.Tras un desagradable encuentro con un Papá Noel que recoge donaciones benéficas, parece que ocurren cosas espeluznantes allá donde van.