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London, 1965. An unworldly young woman believes that a charismatic psychotherapist, Collins Braithwaite, has driven her sister to suicide. Intent on confirming her suspicions, she assumes a false identity and presents herself to him as a client, recording her experiences in a series of notebooks. But she soon finds herself drawn into a world in which she can no longer be certain of anything. Even her own character.

With your presenters, Serena Wadhwa and Lisa Page, you will examine the nature of burnout, from symptoms that trigger it to personal factors that contribute to burnout, such as personality and unhealthy coping strategies. You are also invited to answer questions that will help you assess your own level of coping in different areas that can help you get through challenging situations. You will learn the crucial steps that allow you to catch yourself from falling into burnout, build greater resilience, and manage life’s everyday stressors.

The Persian epic that inspired Eric Clapton's unforgettable love song "Layla" and that Lord Byron called "the Romeo and Juliet of the East," in a masterly new translation The iconic love story of the Middle East, by a twelfth-century Persian poet who has been compared to Shakespeare for his...

An anthology of verse by women poets writing in Persian, most of whom have never been translated into English before, from acclaimed scholar and translator Dick Davis. The Mirror of My Heart is a unique and captivating collection of eighty-three Persian women poets, many of whom wrote...

Tara Gallagher is knackered. She used to dream of being Beyoncé, but suddenly she’s 36—with three kids, a loving husband, a very boring job—and instead of headlining Glastonbury, she’s in her pyjamas on a Friday night, watching Gogglebox. It’s time for a mammy makeover. She’s going to show her teenage daughter she’s still cool. She’s going to show her husband she’s still an absolute ride. She’s going to show her colleagues she’s still a boss bish.

This anthology explores disability in fictional tales told from the viewpoint of disabled characters, written by disabled creators. With stories in various genres about first loves, friendship, war, travel, and more, Unbroken will offer today's teen listeners a glimpse into the lives of disabled people in the past, present, and future.

Atlas Vowler has it all—a loyal party and the world’s strongest Adventurer pretending to be his father. Life should be perfect. But his quest isn’t over yet. There are still two more stops before his second team is complete. The next destination: Mive, a city of secrets, ruled by six Nobles and protected by a Kitsune God who hasn’t been seen in months. Rumors whisper of dark magic, illicit underground fighting rings, and something ancient stirring beneath the city.

Ariel Ravenspeare has been taught to loathe the earl of Hawkesmoor and everything he represents. Their two families have been sworn enemies for generations. But it's one thing to hate him, and another to play the part her vicious brothers have written for her - trapping Hawkesmoor into a marriage that will destroy him, using herself as bait. Forced into the marriage, Ariel will find her new husband unexpectedly difficult to manipulate, as well as surprisingly - and powerfully - attractive.

Dear Listener: My new story begins on a terror-filled night when two babies - identical twin girls of noble birth - are separated. One grows to womanhood as the frail, manipulative ward of the handsome young earl of Harcourt. The other becomes an enchanting, street-smart urchin who earns her way as a traveling player on the streets of England and France. The two girls' paths might never again have crossed if Harcourt hadn't run into Miranda in the midst of an exuberant performance.

When Emmy sleeps with Kyle after a night of drinking, she quickly tries to put the mistake behind her. When the duo is snowed in together over a long weekend, Emmy begins to discover there is more to Kyle than his mean-spirited behavior. Unfortunately, Kyle has a steady girlfriend he is unwilling to break up with. Moving on and putting that long weekend behind her, Emmy starts dating attorney Luke Kessler. Luke treats Emmy with kindness, reverence, and loves her unconditionally. He is everything Emmy should ever want in a man - sexy, intelligent, successful, and funny, with strong family bonds.

Find biblically sound and research-based insights to help you get healthy, trim down, and achieve lasting transformation A Fad-Free Guide to a Healthier Life When it comes to diet and wellness, the sheer volume of conflicting advice available can make it feel impossible to find trustworthy...

After a disastrous experience with a boyfriend who turned out to be a con artist, the last thing Stacy Fielder is looking for is another guy. But dashing, devilish Englishman Rodney Charles seems determined to change her mind. But when she realizes he's been keeping a secret from her - and lying about who he really is - will she be able to trust him with her heart?

The war for the surface will be decided by a battle in the Great Dark. As the war for Lostrien spreads to the Underworld, Sol and Kyriel must place their trust in a dangerous drow sorceress with a haunted past. Meanwhile, the White Wyrm and his ravenous Tirzak swarm continue to grow in power. Dragon Centurion: Nightfall is the fourth book in a serialized arc of novels combining sword and sorcery action with romance.

The frontier is under greater threat than ever before. To save his people, Yager must risk everything in order to win one final and decisive victory. Baron Yager of Elkwood Valley seeks out the reclusive Elves of Aeltharion with a warning of betrayal, stolen immortality, and a war that will consume not just their lands but the realm. To unite Elves, Dwarves, and frontier folk, he must prove he is not another would-be tyrant—but the leader they are willing to follow into the final battle.

After reclaiming his sacred sword from the vines of the Ancient Grove, Sigfrid the Spellsword finds himself journeying the land to slay the evil beasts that haunt it. He’s dedicated his entire life to serving as a holy warrior to the gods, and now the very darkness that he’s fought his whole life, The Dark Flame, resides in him too. But his devoted Kindlers would never let him stray off the path of virtue.

Narrado por voces nativas con dicción clara y natural, Historias en italiano para nivel avanzado ofrece quince historias bilingües en un formato diseñado para maximizar el aprendizaje de idiomas: cada historia se escucha primero en italiano, luego en español y finalmente de nuevo en italiano—una estructura escuchar–comprender–consolidar que mejora la comprensión auditiva, amplía el vocabulario y refuerza la retención a largo plazo.

Chester and Mary Travis were Christian & Missionary Alliance missionaries to French Indo-China (today known as Viet Nam) between 1925-1975. They experienced an abundant measure of Christ’s indwelling and overflowing life. One of the aims of this book is to share the unusual experiences and their unshakable faith in their Lord and Saviour.

Ambre a tout pour être heureuse : un métier qu’elle aime au milieu d’adolescents en pleine crise, Manuela, sa meilleure amie excentrique, des sœurs jumelles qu’elle chérit comme une mère, et un drôle d’animal de compagnie à l’aile brisée.

Yager traded the life of a soldier for a barony on the edge of civilization—and the frontier is testing him once again. Spring comes to the Elkwood Valley with increased opportunities as well as more dangers. As his holdfast rises from raw timber and stone, Baron Yager must defend his lands from the likes of direwolves, assassins, and traitors – to name a few. As he builds his baronial stronghold he must also continue to master the ancient Dwarven magic flowing through his veins. Every step forward seems to bring new threats…and higher stakes.

Kaitlyn and her Mommy love to spend their nights looking for the Moon. Sometimes, they find it. Other times, the Moon disappears.