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In 1961, Wally Funk was among the Mercury 13, the first group of American pilots to pass the ‘Women in Space’ programme. Wally sailed through a series of rigorous physical and mental tests, her scores beating many of the male candidates, including those of John Glenn, the first American in orbit. But just one week before she was due to enter the final phase of training, the programme was abruptly cancelled. A combination of politics and prejudice meant that none of the women ever flew into space.

Whitleigh Haynes wrestles with the boundaries of her limited faith after an unexpected marriage proposal leaves her wondering what to say to longtime boyfriend Collier Cromwell, now an Army soldier, who's asking her to leave everything she's ever known, loved, and planned.

In a small town near the city of Boston lives Filomena, a 12-year-old parakeet. As she pays close attention to the people and to the world around her, Filomena discovers her universe is much bigger than the cage in which she lives and that life can be a wonderful adventure if we choose to make it so. Join Filomena in her adventures as she fights a pirate in an imaginary ship, remembers growing up with two children, and helps us see the world through her small eyes and her big heart.

If you are tired of wasting time thinking about how you wished you looked or how your home looked, or feeling that everything you do must be Pinterest-worthy, this book was written for you! Get ready to become skillful at believing that your imperfect life is perfect enough - because it is!

Are you discouraged because your small business is not performing as you had envisioned? Are you stuck and confused about how to turn things around? This audiobook will help you identify where the holes are in your business and show you EXACTLY how to fix them. You'll learn from owners just like you who are seeing real success, growing their companies and living their dream. Think back to when you were so excited about starting your own business. Don't continue spinning your wheels with little to no progress. Your answers are right here and can be surprisingly easy to implement.

When their parents died beneath the surface of a frozen lake, brothers Baldr and Thor began new lives as orphans. The loss of their parents gutted them both, but years later, with comfortable homes and good friends, the brothers were thriving. They set out on a thrilling journey to reach the top of Mount Logan. Along the way, they gain a trusted canine companion, but soon the group is in over its head as they fight the arctic conditions and an ancient power. Who is waiting at the top of Mount Logan? What is living in the mountain?

Pongo, a spirited young orangutan, loves his life in the rainforest. His days are spent alongside his mother in the magical tropics of Borneo. Playing among the vines, eating plentiful fruit and seeds, and chasing his friends through the trees, he is blissfully unaware that his home is on the brink of destruction. Don Henderson, a palm oil businessman, is out to make money, regardless of whom, or what, he has to destroy to achieve this. But when things don't go as planned, he is forced into a situation that he never expected.

Altering Destiny is the story of Lynn Kelly, a young woman who, upon the discovery of almost a million dollars, finds her life-altering dreams soon becoming nightmares as she is relentlessly pursued for the money and for something else - something she does not know she has. When she discovers what she has inadvertently stumbled on, she soon learns that there is no way back and nowhere to turn. Neither the unidentified men chasing her nor the police can allow her to publicly reveal what she has discovered. As Lynn attempts to run, the people around her are used as pawns.

In book number one, you got to know Miracle and how he was rescued. You met Penny, Sparky, Bitsy, Shadow, and Blackberry. You followed along as they came face-to-face with a horrible monster, heard about the day Miracle was too curious, and met the two newest members of the family. Now, they're back to share more adventures with you. In this volume, you'll hear about the creature of the night and the time Miracle escaped. You'll also meet other members of the family along the way.

Restore and Balance is a 60-minute guided restorative yoga session created specifically to release the stored tension created by the way we sit, stand and move during our daily lives. The session will rebalance your whole body, increasing mobility and reducing muscular imbalances caused by stored tension. In this restorative yoga session, poses are held whilst the body is comfortable and supported. Your body will not be pushed beyond its natural range of movement.

Yoga Relaxations consists of three separate 25-minute guided relaxation sessions suitable for those with and without previous yoga experience. The sessions will clear the mind, banish stress and induce a state of total muscular relaxation and deep inner stillness. The Yoga Relaxation sessions are suitable for all levels; they use simple and effective yoga breathing, muscular relaxation and visualization techniques that are followed whilst lying down.

Seated Relaxations consists of two different guided relaxation sessions that have been devised to be followed whilst sitting in a comfortable chair. The first session runs for 20 minutes, and the second runs for 25 minutes. Both sessions use clear, easy to follow expert guidance combined with subtle background music which creates a mood for total relaxation.

Yoga Vinyasas for Beginners is made up of three progressive 26-minute flowing yoga sequences suitable for those with a little yoga experience. Each session instructs an effective series of basic yoga postures that are linked to the flow of your breath. Yoga Vinyasa sessions move at a faster pace than normal classes and are a very effective way of building strength. They help to shape and tone all of the major muscle groups of the body, reduce excess body fat and clear and focus the mind.

Yoga Vinyasas for Improvers is made up of three progressive 26-minute flowing yoga sequences that are suitable for those looking to move on from a beginner level. Each session instructs a series of postures that are linked to the breath; the pace is then increased until the postures are performed in true vinyasa style using one breath per movement.

On his death bed, Lord Pembroke took great care to try to ensure the future of his beautiful, unconventional niece, Lady Jane. Her debutante ball featured the most eligible bachelors of London society. But when the night of the dance arrives, things do not go as planned.

Maria and the 21 authors in this book share how they have found their passions and Maria poses thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter helping guide the listener effortlessly through a mental journey that too few take the time or energy to navigate on their own.

Yoga for balance is an easy to follow yoga class suitable for those with previous yoga experience. It contains a series of carefully selected asanas (postures), pranayamas (breathing exercises) and mudras (gestures) to encourage physical and emotional balance. As the body is rarely symmetrical to help prevent injury or any imbalances from creating discomfort it is important to take time to tune into your body with a clear and focussed mind and work to rebalance both body and mind.

"My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you." If you just heaved a contented sigh at Mr. Darcy's heartfelt words, then you, dear listener, are in good company. Here is a delightful collection of never-before-published stories inspired by Jane Austen - her novels, her life, her wit, her world.

The ever rhyming Inky Winky visits his spider relatives in a city far away where they have fun learning their geometric shapes while getting their bodies toned.

This audiobook version asks what's the secret to playing the violin beautifully? The golden cricket knows - but before Ellie is able to ask, the cricket escapes! With the help of a shy friend and her three spunky pups, Ellie encounters nature's colorful surprises as she searches for the easy solution to a squeaky violin.