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Ana Wicker’s life turns upside down, when her parents inform her, they intend to divorce. Ana thinks the answer is to run away, but in doing so, she finds herself transported to the strange world of Eperidium. There, she meets Frey, Felix, and Clomtrop, three magical children known in their world as Scions. They explain to Ana that the only person who can help her return home has disappeared without a trace.

Discover the easy way to improve your conversational skills and climb the ladder of success in both personal and corporate life! Do you know what the common trait of all successful and wealthy people is? Their IQ? Their "morning routines" like getting up early? Their integrity and passion for work? Actually, it's none of these things. The common trait that they share is the ability to talk to anyone about anything and conveying their message clearly and loudly - whether they want to sweet-talk them into deals or seduce them.

Experts highly recommend keeping your child awake for a little longer than their usual bedtime using calm, pre-sleep activities. Bedtime stories help your child’s brain create a new association, one that connects bedtime with an easy, more positive, and calming transition to sleep. This is why Bedtime Stories for Kids by renowned child development expert Katie Miller, and seasoned teacher Sarah J. Young is perfect for you and your child!

A woman scorned. The sanctity of her sanctuary threatened. The betrayal of trust...even loyalty. Don’t ever tell her not to take it personally, because that’s exactly what it is. Personal. Your first blunder was mistaking her kindness for weakness. Your second was betraying her. The third? Underestimating her. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Take the plunge into these tales of deadly women who will stop at nothing until vengeance is theirs. The Better Off Dead series delves into the farthest corners of your mind, where your deepest, darkest fears lurk.

As parents, we all go through a mini mutiny in the ranks once it’s time to get ready for bed. If you’re lucky, you could get your kids in bed by eight o’clock...but not without a fight! And definitely not without creating a stressful environment that negatively affects your child’s sleep quality. This is why bedtime meditation practices come in handy because they help create a warm, loving environment that lowers stress hormone levels.

15 Social Practices of Saying the Right Thing in Any Situation is your ultimate guide to becoming a pleasantries pro, with practical strategies that help you establish genuine connections and leave people with a positive, lasting impression. You’ll also find a range of simple ways to start, maintain, and exit conversations gracefully, listen actively, and keep others interested and engaged.

We've interviewed industry experts, studied the research, and written one of the first comprehensive guides to crafting, revising, and delivering online presentations that are engaging and effective. Our book examines all aspects of presenting online, from the planning process, to designing your environment, to selecting images and text on your slides, to the principles of delivery - all adapted to the nuances and new norms of presenting in an online setting.

The “Indictment of the Pearl Harbor 5", is a podcast based on the book of the same name written by Donald J. Young. It carefully details and rightfully places the blame for the unpreparedness of the December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor disaster, on the heads of the U.S. Navy and War Departments in Washington DC. “Indictment of the Pearl Harbor 5, “ is available on Amazon.com. Donald J. Young is a military historian, author and lecturer, who writes on the pre-Midway period of World War II in the Pacific. His books on the subject include "The Battle of Bataan," "The First 24 Hours of War in the ...

2 GROWN A$$ MEN ON SOME GROWN MAN ISH!! IT'S ALL ABOUT THE SPORTS WORLD BUT WE KEEP THE MUSIC IN ROTATION ALL WHILE GIVING OUR VIEWS ON LIFE OR AS WE CALL IT "SOME SOUL FOOD" WE HOPE YOU ENJOY!!

The collected poems of David J. de Young, most previously unpublished. Read by the author, 70 poems touch on topics from Elvis, to Hostess Twinkies, to late-life fatherhood. This is David de Young's first anthology of poetry, assembled from poems written over 33 years, from 1984 to 2017.

Somewhere between the twisted worlds of Tim Burton, the parables of C.S. Lewis, and the bouncing meters of Dr. Seuss, you'll find the upside down town of Nottingswood. Having cast out the majestic guardian who was once their protector, Nottingswood built the Great Wall to block out the sun. Now holed up in their houses, Nottingsfolk are content to let their town decay into a colorless wasteland. Until one day...a curious cry from the center of town catches the attention of a pair of twins who guard the Great Nottings Gate.

Back to Basics Management explains the difference between business administration and business management, how this distinction has been obscured, and the need to revive the craft of leadership in management. revive the craft of leadership in management. It is an invaluable book for every conscientious manager, detailing the tools used in effective management, and it offers concise and comprehensive guidelines for developing and refining primary leadership skills.

Since his untimely death on June 29, 1978, Bob Crane's unofficial biography has become akin to a broken record. Like a skip in the acetate, his murder and the scandal that grew from it have been the repeated focus of attention, to the exclusion of nearly everything else. Over time, the line between fact and fiction blurred, and his life story became distorted. All perspective on Bob Crane as a human being was lost, and he became nothing more than a two-dimensional cartoon character without depth or understanding.

In this selection from The Fortune Book Club, two Pace University Business professors show you how to apply economics to business decision-making. Other programs from the Portable M.B.A. series are available in management, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

Young Tawa is the impetuous son of the tribal chieftain. While out hunting, he encounters a flying monster, but no one believes him when he shares what he has witnessed. The Itiwana tribe soon learn they have more than just a monster to worry about. Ancient powerful Sky Elders have returned after three hundred years, and they’re still angry.

The 365 Growth Marketing Podcast is composed of a core team of engineers, hackers, and quants changing the way companies grow? This isn’t just another podcast; it’s a powerhouse of innovation and expertise offering a comprehensive suite of topics designed to empower companies in their growth journey, like SEO, SEM/PPC, Social Ads, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation and Data Analytics Services. 365 growth marketing podcast is constantly looking ahead, anticipating changes in the digital marketing landscape, and adapting its strategies accordingly. Our forward-thinking ...

They say talking about music is like dancing about architecture. We're going to do it anyway. J Young and Jordan Gillium are your hosts for discussion about all things music and the inspirations that make it a life long obsession for us both.

Mark Norman can’t catch a break—until he’s hired as a live-in home health aide for two elderly siblings who live at Alden Manor, a run-down mansion mired in the past. His charges, former stage magicians Roy and Alma Walgrave, give off an eerie vibe, but they are also wealthy and careless with their money. Seizing the opportunity, Mark soon makes himself indispensable to the old folks, losing himself in fantasies of inheriting the Walgrave fortune upon their deaths.

Kennedy’s Horror Collection series continues with Book 15. Once again, he has collected stories from authors from all over the world, and this time, they have been selected specifically from the LGBTQIA+ community. As always, only the best made the cut, and have been gathered here for your listening pleasure. Sit back, relax, and get ready for some of the best scary stories you will listen to this year.

More than one hundred years ago, the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, perpetrated a massacre against its Black residents. For generations, the true story was ignored, covered up, and diminished by those in power and in a position to preserve the status quo. Blending memoir and immersive journalism, RJ Young shows how, today, Tulsa combats its racist past while remaining all too tolerant of racial injustice.