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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER From the bestselling author of The Taking of Jemima Boone, the unbelievable true story of a real-life Swiss Family Robinson (and their dog) who faced sharks, shipwreck, and betrayal. On December 10, 1887, a shark fishing boat disappeared. On board the doomed vessel were...

For thousands of years there have been healers, some working through massage, others through meditation, it’s the most natural thing in the world that we reach out and help each other through times of crisis. There are also places of healing, sometimes spas and sometimes just quiet spaces that people have come to for generations to seek peace and find perspective. In this podcast, I'm going to share some of the amazing types of healing I've experienced around the world - and even some new ways of healing based on recent scientific studies. It's not all woo woo! I've had the most incredible ...

Viens te noyer avec moi au bord du Sinking Pearl ☠️, un bateau peuplé d’âmes perdues prises au piège dans une tempête d’illusions. Leur péché ? Avoir cru aux mensonges juteux de gourous de secte ou de psychopathes à l’allure angélique. Ici, je te parle de sectes, de cultes, d’endoctrinement, de manipulation et de toutes les autres histoires farfelues qui me traversent l’esprit. *** Pourquoi "Le Sinking Pearl" ? Pour illustrer la détresse mentale de ces pièges et en hommage à ma chienne (05/05/2016 – 18/02/2025). *** 📩 Contact : lesinkingpearl@gmail.com

The rhythm, ritual, and pleasure of knitting are celebrated in this new collection for lovers of both knitting and literature. In Knitting Pearls, two dozen writers write about the transformative and healing powers of knitting. Lily King remembers the year her family lived in Italy, and a knitted hat that helped her daughter adjust to her new home. Laura Lippman explores how converting to Judaism changed not only Christmas but also her mother's gift of a knitted stocking.

When Edmund White moved to Paris in 1983, leaving New York City in the midst of the AIDS crisis, he was 43 years old, couldn’t speak French, and only knew two people in the entire city. But in middle age, he discovered the new anxieties and pleasures of mastering a new culture. When he left 15 years later to take a teaching position in the U.S., he was fluent enough to broadcast on French radio and TV, and in his work as a journalist, he’d made the acquaintance of everyone from Yves Saint Laurent to Catherine Deneuve to Michel Foucault.

Hi Thrivers! I hope you are well and taking care of yourselves!Welcome to Redefine and thrive A podcast that invites you on a journey to become your best self and intentionally cultivate a holistic life that feels nourishing, grounded and Awakened.With your girl Stephy PearlIt’s a Safe space over here and You are always Welcome dear one❤️

Margaret, Duchess of Argyll (1912-1993) was an international celebrity in her youth. But in 1963, the year of the Profumo Affair, the 11th Duke of Argyll shocked the country when he alleged that his adulterous wife had slept with over 80 men behind his back. The duke won a divorce, and Margaret was abandoned by most of her friends. Lyndsy Spence tells a tragic story of the life and downfall of this fascinatingly complex woman, and shows how she fell victim to a cruel husband, harsh social mores, and an unforgiving class.

Priscilla Buckley is probably known for her long and admired tenure as managing editor of the conservative political journal National Review, founded in the 1950s by her brother, William F. Buckley, Jr. But in String of Pearls we meet a different Priscilla, young Pitts Buckley, just out of Smith, eager for the next step up from the college paper to "real" journalism.

Pearl Taylor left her conventional home and life in Toledo, Ohio, to take up gambling on the Mississippi. She survived life in a boom camp in the Arizona Territory and ultimately became an outlaw. Once caught, she awaited trial for an armed stagecoach robbery, while reporters dubbed her "The Bandit Queen".

Author Stephen Young - a seaman on the battleship Oklahoma when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor - recounts his terrifying experience with incredible realism.

In the summer of 1913, under the cover of London’s perpetual smoggy dusk, two brilliant minds are pitted against each other - a celebrated gentleman thief and a talented Scotland Yard detective - in the greatest jewel heist of the new century. An exquisite strand of pale pink pearls, worth more than the Hope Diamond, has been bought by a Hatton Garden broker. Word of the “Mona Lisa of Pearls” spreads around the world, captivating jewelers as well as thieves.

It takes something really powerful to make you leave Hawai’i (or you know, running out of money). I found myself called back to England by my heart, but not for long. It wasn’t yet time to settle, it was time to explore another country I’d once fallen in love with, Croatia and to see if I could find a home, a place to rest and write. I didn’t have any idea quite how much more I had to learn, to understand and this journey was going to show me, above all things, the power of forgiveness.

Betty White’s award-winning career spanned seven decades. From the early days of television on the game-show circuit to her unforgettable roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls, and Hot in Cleveland, she was the first lady of television. With her irreverent wit and comedic timing, she was a force of nature forever cherished by fans young and old. In Betty White’s Pearls of Wisdom, listeners will find a more intimate look into Betty’s life as told through the eyes of Patty Sullivan, her lifelong friend and adopted family member.

In June 2016 I decided to sell my house of 22 years and leave my comfort zone. Slowly the Camino de Santiago showed itself and I decided, with no rucksack or hiking experience, to start... But that’s another story, the one that led to this one. My Camino in Spain taught me to let go of everything I didn’t need, to travel light and wash my clothes in the shower, but most importantly it taught me to trust my heart and my feet, to let my journey unfold naturally, instinctively, intuitively.

Are you an aspiring author staring down your first draft? Join Ashley on From Draft to Done, the weekly novel writing podcast that chronicles the real, messy, and inspiring writing journey from a blank page to a finished manuscript. Every Monday, get an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at the first draft process where she tackles everything from writer's block and imposter syndrome to mastering the writing process and hitting weekly word count goals.If you've ever dreamt of becoming a fiction novel writer, this is your source for writing motivation and steps to turning your idea into a ...

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Where True Crime collides with chilling ghost stories and Southern folklore. Join us, sip sweet tea, and uncover shocking tales of murder, mystery, and the supernatural, all with a healthy dose of Southern charm and a touch of sass!

Welcome to "Wuman Being," the podcast where two girls embark on a journey of discovery, learning, and open conversations about everything woman. Join us as we delve into a wide range of topics that resonate with women of all ages, from self-care and mental health to career success and relationships. Together, we'll share our experiences, insights, and wisdom, aiming to empower and support our listeners in embracing the beauty and strength of womanhood. No stones unturned

我是一名商業顧問&品牌大使，擔任播客節目和社交媒體的主持人，同時幫助其他女企業家取得成功。 I am a business consultant & brand ambassador as a host on podcast programs and social media, also helping other women entrepreneurs to achieve the goals. www.monglobeunited.com

Follow along Pearl's journey in healing from past traumas and discovering herself. Pearl touches upon casual topics from work, art, and games to more serious topics such as therapy, traumas, and struggles with mental health. Pearl graduated from APU with a Masters in Clinical Psychology: Family Systems. Although she did not pursue a license, she chooses instead to use her knowledge and skills as a Mental Health Advocate, raising awareness across the internet, and in online communities such as Twitch, Discord, and other platforms.