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Sometimes, that promising lead turns out to be a bust. That first date doesn’t lead to a second. The sales pitch fails to land the client. But what if they could? What if you knew the steps to “set up” each conversation to increase the likelihood that you connect, engage and win?

Nathaniel Hawthorne masterfully grabs the imagination of children with these timeless tales of adventure based on the incomparable Greek mythological heroes' escapades. Children will enter a world of magic and intrigue as they face ferocious beasts, clever enchantresses, and tricky gods, alongside the greatest heroes of all time.

Dans le cabinet de la sexologue Maylis Castet défilent des femmes de tous âges et de tous milieux souffrant d'un mal mystérieux : une « libido » à zéro. Ce n'est pourtant pas faute d'y mettre du leur : bon gré mal gré, une fois le linge plié et la vaisselle rangée, elles remettent le couvert, à l'ancienne, au rythme des « pulsions » de leur compagnon. Et de l'avis général, le problème, c'est leur absence de désir et non cette situation. Pourquoi, au XXIe siècle, nonobstant #MeToo, les femmes se forcent-elles encore ?

"Il était une fois, un couple de vieillards qui vivait paisiblement au bord d'une rivière. Un jour, alors que la vieille femme lavait son linge, elle vit une grosse pêche qui flottait sur l'eau. Songeant que son mari aimerait certainement goûter de ce fruit, peu commun en cette saison, elle la prit dans ses bras, et toute contente l'emporta à la maison..." Ce sont des textes légendaires issus de la tradition japonaise du XIe siècle, pleins de rêve, de poésie, d'imaginaire et de sagesse. Ces contes simples et enchanteurs, sont lus avec une infinie douceur par Lou Saintagne qui sert le texte à merveille. Ils raviront enfants comme adultes.

Lorsque Margot, quinze ans, et ses trois sœurs arrivent au Manoir d'Applecote en juin 1959, elles espèrent passer un été tranquille dans la campagne anglaise. C'est compter sans leur oncle et leur tante, qui ne parviennent pas à se remettre de la disparition de leur fille Audrey, cinq ans auparavant. Alors que les tensions entre les sœurs grandissent suite à la visite de deux beaux voisins, Margot se sent irrépressiblement attirée par le mystère de la disparition de sa cousine. Lorsque que l'été prend une tournure macabre, les sœurs doivent s'unir pour faire un choix cornélien.

After an autistic classmate goes missing in the small Appalachian community, young Brooks Raker and his friends stumble into the middle of the police investigation. As the dark secrets of the town’s past start to unravel, the list of unusual suspects climbs, and people continue to disappear. When Brooks and his friends dig deeper into the unexpected events, they begin to suspect a sinister force is at work in Harper Pass. Can they work together to survive?

Your companion on the journey into a more rewarding life, this book is a proven and curated collection of quick and simple techniques that make Mindfulness more accessible to those of us with busy, fast-paced or distracted daily lives. It breaks down the best hacks for learning to use your own amazing mind to open up a new awareness, a more fulfilling life, without the deep, heavy work that most Mindfulness and Meditation books make you trudge through.

Été 1989 : Suzanne, dix ans, est fascinée par l'univers sulfureux du groupe de rock de son père. Quand sa mère se remarie, elle en profite pour le suivre dans une tournée qui s'annonce légendaire ! Mais la gloire a un prix : tandis que le groupe grimpe dans les classements, les rivalités internes mènent tout droit à un drame tragique. Depuis vingt-neuf ans, seul témoin de cette explosion de violence, Suzanne tente d'oublier. Elle a troqué la fureur de la scène contre une banlieue tranquille et une vie maritale rangée.

Nous voulons tous être de bonnes personnes. Des gens calmes, polis, résilients, adaptés à la société, conciliants et sages, en bref : la « meilleure version de nous-mêmes ». Est-il cependant si malin de vouloir supprimer nos mauvaises pensées ? À première vue, il est honteux et mesquin d'avoir le seum. Personne ne voudrait être accusé d'être mauvais perdant, envieux, jaloux ou boudeur. C'est un sentiment qu'on s'efforce de refouler à grands coups de développement personnel. Pourtant, le seum est profondément humain. Mieux : il pourrait même constituer la clef de notre plénitude.

IntroductionEvery man dreams of success, but few understand its rhythm. Success is not a single climb—it is a cycle. You learn, you do, you fail, you succeed—and then you repeat. Each loop takes you higher, like a ladder stretching toward Mars. This book is my chair-level philosophy after 44 years behind the scissors and across seven countries of wisdom. I’ve seen employees who never dared to fail, clients who turned heartbreak into destiny, and champions who climbed higher because they kept repeating the cycle. My mission in writing this book is simple: to show you the structure of success.

An average, honest guy, Richard Lewis, "accidentally" steals millions of dollars in hard cash. Only one problem: The money was from the mob to pay the cartel. As they blame each other, looking for the weasel what took it, the police join the hunt that was already in play by the IRS looking for Rich's back taxes.

A murderous wife or a scheming mother? David Friedkin (writer), Edgar Barrier, Elliott Lewis (producer, director), Eve McVeagh, Irene Tedrow, Joseph Kearns, Lou Merrill (host), Morton Fine (writer), Roy Rowan (announcer), William Conrad.

Le nouveau phénomène Dark Romance de Wattpad en livre audio ! Laura Swan allie drame psychologique et romance, un cocktail addictif.

Sisters Kacey and Kayla have huge imaginations and a taste for adventure. When their shadows mysteriously come to life, Kacey and Kayla can't believe their eyes! The shadows love to play, but will their clumsiness get Kacey and Kayla into trouble with mum, who doesn't believe the shadowy sisters exist?

Jake Mercer’s life is spiraling out of control. As a criminal profiler and one of the senior homicide investigators in the Oakland Police Department, he’s spent the last twenty-five years getting inside the heads of killers and trying to understand the way they think. He’s the best at what he does, but constantly playing in the minds of madmen carries a heavy price, leaving Jake an out of shape, alcoholic loner suspended from active duty.

Fifteen-year-old Nova Hawthorne would give anything to be a regular kid. But her unusual ability to see sounds—what the doctors call Synesthesia—has branded her a freak. When she’s attacked by a stranger and accidentally punches a hole in reality, all hope of being like everyone else disappears on the doorstep of a whole new world. Her unique differences are actually a powerful magic. But an ancient prophecy could require the ultimate sacrifice to avoid a deadly destiny.

Misguided Missouri explores Missouri's lack of mental healthcare. Sound interesting? The author thinks so too!

Casey grapples with telling those closest to her what really happened. That includes Daniel, the man she loves. Daniel’s a cop, and Casey is afraid of how he’ll react. Little does she know, Daniel has his own secret he’s keeping. As each day passes and they face more trials in the African wilderness, their hidden truths tear them further apart.

It's not about trauma; it's about triumph! Dr. Nancy Meyer's Defying Fear: Finding Courage to Embrace Your True Value isn't just a book—it's a beacon of hope for those navigating through the shadows of doubt and adversity. Through the captivating tale of Lila, a composite character born from the resilience of real women, Meyer masterfully intertwines personal experiences, biblical truths, and profound insights to illuminate the path to unwavering self-worth.

From the actress who starred as "Baby Grace" on the beloved series Little House on the Prairie comes an uplifting memoir about finding the grace of God in every chapter of life. With candor and insight, Wendi Lou Lee takes us through her early days in show business to life-changing events of adulthood, including her brain surgery in 2015. Starting with a red-tailed bird camouflaged by a shrub, Red Tail Feathers traces Wendi's reflective journey of discovering God's grace in all of life's circumstances and challenges you to do the same.