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In Food, Genes, and Culture, renowned ethnobotanist Gary Nabhan shows why the perfect diet for one person could be disastrous for another. If your ancestors were herders in Northern Europe, milk might well provide you with important nutrients, whereas if you’re Native American, you have a higher likelihood of lactose intolerance. If your roots lie in the Greek islands, the acclaimed Mediterranean diet might save your heart; if not, all that olive oil could just give you stomach cramps.

Negotiation is a skill people need to use every day. In this audiobook exclusive, learn the negotiation skills required to navigate difficult work situations. We are often unaware when we enter a negotiation; a conversation takes a turn, we're unprepared, and suddenly we've agreed take on a new role at work without additional compensation. In today's economy, we are more burdened than ever, and it is increasingly important to identify the red flags that signal a negotiation is about to commence.

The Learn in Your Car language series is the first system ever designed to teach a language in your car...or anywhere...without a textbook. And now with Learn in Your Car from audible.com, you can turn your PC, your Rio, or any mobile device into your own personal language tutor.

Yuna Lark weiß dank ihrer Gabe genau, wann jemand sterben wird – und ihre Mutter hat nur noch wenig Zeit. Als sie den Halbgott Zenon versehentlich von einem uralten Fluch befreit, bietet er ihr eine Reise in die Unterwelt an, um mit den Schicksalsgöttinnen selbst um das Leben ihrer Mutter zu feilschen. Je näher sie den mächtigen Moiren kommen, desto mehr verliert sie sich in Zenons rauen Berührungen. Doch ist er wirklich der Held an ihrer Seite – oder vielleicht das tödlichste aller Monster?

Like pilots navigating turbulence, CEOs must handle the invisible forces that want to drag their companies down and learn to take advantage of the ones that keep them soaring. Drawing from three decades as a growth advisor to CEOs around the world, Kevin Lawrence explains how even exceptional leaders can become victims of their own success and reveals what it takes to keep a company on course. Filled with examples from real CEOs, The 4 Forces of Growth offers a clear path to achieving real, consistent, and scalable growth by harnessing a few simple tools and avoiding common pitfalls.

Jana Doktor ist fast dreißig, frisch getrennt und vorübergehend wieder bei den Eltern eingezogen. Spontan begeben sich die beiden Frauen auf einen Road-Trip nach Italien, der für Jana ein unerwartetes Erlebnis bereithält: eine Epiphanie? Lakonisch und zugleich warmherzig erzählt Lisa Roy von der Suche nach Sinn und Zugehörigkeit, nach Glauben, Familie, Liebe und Freundschaft in einer zunehmend unübersichtlichen Welt.

The New York Times bestselling collection from FOX News star Greg Gutfeld features his best and pithiest monologues on the current state of the world, covering everything from pop culture to politics, annotated for the modern day with all new content. “Wherever I go, I am hit repeatedly by the...

In The Trial for Murder, Charles Dickens delivers a chilling and suspenseful ghost story set in the tension-filled backdrop of a courtroom. When an ordinary man is selected to serve on a jury, he finds himself haunted by the ghost of the murder victim, who seems determined to influence the outcome of the trial. As the eerie presence grows stronger, the line between the natural and the supernatural blurs, leading to a suspenseful and eerie conclusion.

Ever worried that your golden years might be filled with moments of boredom? Picture yourself cozying up with stories so good they turn "another quiet evening" into "a walk down memory lane." From the 1940s, 50s, 60s, 70s, & 80s to today, each story captures the essence of a different era, celebrating love, friendship, family, and the simple joys that make life beautiful. Whether you're reminiscing about the past or discovering these moments for the first time, this book is the perfect companion for a cozy afternoon.

They were going to get rid of me to the monster in the forest… Now, he has protected me. Due to me being different, the clan turned against me. They are going to sacrifice me to the monster in the forest who only eats virgins. My fate had been sealed… Josh, a fearsome Tiger shifter with a heart of gold who just wants to find his mate and give her the world. That’s me. I’m his mate.

Au milieu de nulle part, vous pouvez perdre bien plus que votre chemin... Déménager à la campagne avec Patrick devait être mon nouveau départ. Mais dès notre arrivée, quelque chose m'a semblé... bizarre. Les locaux sont étranges, et j'ai l'impression d'être observée. Les ombres qui bougent constamment devant notre fenêtre ne peuvent pas être simplement celles des arbres, n'est-ce pas ?

Die sechzehnjährige Dessi führt ein Doppelleben: Im Münchner Brennpunktviertel Neuperlach gibt sie mit Jogginghose und Alman-Jokes die coole Ausländerin, im Innenstadtgymnasium trägt Daisy eine blonde Perücke, blaue Kontaktlinsen und spricht Hochdeutsch. Ihre jeweiligen Freund*innen hält sie voreinander geheim. Lieber versucht sie, überall dazuzugehören, als sich angreifbar zu machen. Die Taktik funktioniert – bis sie eines Tages von Bo bei ihrer Verwandlung erwischt wird.

Everyone hates a harpy... For the record, I don't drag people to Hades. I'm not a guardian of the Underworld. And I'm not an evil monster. I'm just... a shifter who happens to control birds. Dangerous? Yes. A monster? No. Unfortunately, most people disagree with me. For some stupid reason. So, it's no surprise when monster hunters, the stoic gargoyles themselves, track me down. What is a surprise? The gargoyles are kind of sexy. But unfortunately, they haven't kidnapped me for bedroom fun. They want to use my abilities to stop a curse and save a town. Easy right?

Als ihre Schäferin Rebecca urplötzlich die Europareise abbricht und die Herde rund um Miss Maple zurück in irische Gefilde führt, sind die Schafe zunächst optimistisch wie Frühlingslämmer. Denn wo könnte es schöner sein als auf der Heimatweide? Auch der jüngste Zuwachs ist gespannt – Madouc, offiziell Ziege, inoffiziell »Schaf auf Probe«, hofft auf viele neue Einblicke in die geheimnisvolle Welt der Schafe.

A glittering landscape of twenty-five speculative stories that challenge oppression and envision new futures for America - from N. K. Jemisin, Charles Yu, Jamie Ford, G. Willow Wilson, Charlie Jane Anders, Hugh Howey, and more.

People are hurting at a scale we’ve never seen. They’re dealing with an onslaught of issues like anxiety, grief, mental illness, family troubles, and hopelessness. Pastors and counselors can’t see everyone in need. This book can help. Based on national research with more than 2,000 church leaders, social researcher and bestselling author Shaunti Feldhahn and psychologist and professor Dr. James Sells show how this is the church’s moment–and present a tested vision that is already thriving in churches of every size across the country!

Nathaniel Holliday and Justin Cromwell are the number one bull riders and sexy as sin men who could get any girl that they want. To top it off, for whatever reason they want me, and I can’t fight my attraction for them. It doesn’t matter. But can I really accept the both of them? Or was it a bad idea to deal with men like them?

It was just supposed to be a modeling gig where I would be facing the biggest obstacle. Now, I have to face the obstacle of the heart. As a model, I have to the strangest things, but I have a big fear of horses. Imagine my horror to do a modeling gig for Rustic Ridge Horse Company. I thought it would all come crashing down until I met him.

I used to hate them more than anything. Now they are making me doubt everything. As a barrel racer, I thrive for the win. I thrive to never let anyone hold me back. But the only men who have been able to tear down my ways have decided they want me back.

This program is read by a full cast. Edited by The Bronx Is Reading founder Saraciea J. Fennell and featuring an all-star cast of Latinx contributors, Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed is a ground-breaking anthology that will spark dialogue and inspire hope In Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed...