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Gut geplant sind in diesen 18 Geschichten die Morde, Einbrüche und Überfälle. Auch die eine oder andere raffinierte Betrügerei ist dabei. Doch irgendwas geht meistens schief. Und es sind nicht immer die cleveren Ermittler, die dafür sorgen, dass auch den ganz gewieften Gaunern das Handwerk gelegt wird.

We all carry sexual shame. Whether we grew up in the repressive purity culture of American Evangelical Christianity or not, we've all been taught in subtle and not-so-subtle ways that sex (outside of very specific contexts) is immoral and taboo. Psychotherapist Matthias Roberts helps listeners overcome their shame around sex by overcoming three unhealthy coping mechanisms we use to manage that shame.

Joseph Stalin had never been able to shake off the nightmare of Adolf Hitler and in 1945 was unwilling to believe that the dictator had committed suicide in the debris of the Berlin bunker. In his paranoia, Stalin ordered his secret police, the NKVD, precursor to the KGB, to explore in detail every last vestige of the private life of the only man he considered a worthy opponent, and to clarify beyond doubt the circumstances of his death.

Economic growth isn't working, and it cannot be made to work. Offering a counter-history of how economic growth emerged in the context of colonialism, fossil-fueled industrialization, and capitalist modernity, The Future Is Degrowth argues that the ideology of growth conceals the rising inequalities and ecological destructions associated with capitalism, and points to desirable alternatives to it.

A podcast on moving towards what's meaningful despite hardship.

Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard was made to look a fool in the Sherlock Holmes stories. Now he gets his own back, introducing 16 tales of detectives whose abilities rival that of the great Sherlock Holmes.

In Holy Runaways, psychotherapist Matthias Roberts reaches out to those who, like him, want to understand the religion they've run from and erect a new faith on firmer foundations. He concludes that the best blueprint for a new spiritual home requires reimagining ourselves, God, and our very definition of faith.

We know that through Baptism we become children of God and heirs of heaven—that we receive sanctifying grace and have a share in the life of God himself. But what does that mean in our daily lives? The Glories of Divine Grace describes the immense gift of grace won for us by the Savior and the inconceivable power this grace gives to our lives.

Are you a founder searching for customers to grow your B2B startup? Fast Forward will help you find, win, and keep customers. This detailed guide on B2B sales tells you how to grow your revenue from zero to one million, 10 million and 100 million. The authors share more than 40 years of successful operating experience as startup founder, senior executive, board member, mentor, and investor in startups.

Step into Chicago during the 1960s and ’70s, when mobsters influence everyone from strip-club owners to Teamsters, aldermen, judges, and local police. It is a world where good men are corrupted by the irresistible lure of money and power and families are shattered by lies, violence, and tragedy.

Whether in everyday life or at work - wherever people and different characters meet, there is potential for conflict. Do you often find yourself in situations where minor disputes lead to lengthy arguments or where you fail to assert your interests? Do you perhaps jeopardize relationships with people who are important to you or with whom you are dependent? Do you perhaps even feel less educated or eloquent than your counterpart after discussions?

By understanding your own anger triggers and using the right techniques, you can manage your emotions and enjoy a healthy and peaceful marriage. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to understand the causes of your anger spiral and offer a simple, yet effective six-step approach to improve the relationship with your spouse.

Gehaltserhöhung verweigert, Beförderung fällt aus oder die Leistungen Ihres Teams bleiben weit hinter den Möglichkeiten zurück? Wer trotz optimaler Vorbereitung, Top-Kompetenzen und harter Arbeit nicht weiterkommt, der steht oft am Rande der Verzweiflung – doch was, wenn der Fehler "im System" liegt? Dann gibt es eine gute Nachricht: Denn mit der effektiven Methode der systemischen Fragen gehen Sie Problemen ganz einfach auf den Grund und dieses Buch zeigt Ihnen, wie! Die Belegschaft, das Projektteam oder die gesamte Firma: Ganz gleich, in welchem Umfeld Sie sich bewegen, Sie sind niemals allein, sondern stets eingebunden in komplexe Systeme.

Like most adults, you have likely attended a number of presentations, speeches, or talks while in school or at work. But how many have stayed with you? Sadly, it wouldn't be surprising if you answered, "very few or none at all." If you are planning to speak before a group, big or small, on a particular topic, the last thing you want is for your message to fall flat and soon be forgotten. However, if you incorporate these simple yet vital elements in this book, your message will be clearly conveyed, understood, and easily remembered.

We need not rely on advanced medicine to live a long, productive life. Any individual can live longer through the self-determined actions highlighted in this book. As you listen to this book, review the strategies herein—all backed by science—to help you live longer and be happier by making some simple and powerful lifestyle changes.

Parents everywhere want their children to be happy and do well. Yet how parents seek to achieve this ambition varies enormously. Through personal anecdotes and original research, Matthias Doepke and Fabrizio Zilibotti reveal that in countries with increasing economic inequality, such as the United States, parents push harder to ensure their children have a path to security and success.

Wie wir Manipulation erkennen und Menschen ehrlich für uns gewinnen. Shitmoves sind manipulative Techniken, die im Gespräch anstelle von sachlichen Argumenten zum Einsatz kommen, mit einem einzigen Zweck: gewinnen um jeden Preis. Und seien wir mal ehrlich: Wir alle haben schon mal den einen oder anderen Shitmove eingesetzt, sind Opfer oder Zeugen davon geworden. In der Beziehung, im Job, in Talkshows, im Supermarkt. Und wem das stinkt, für den ist dieses Buch goldrichtig. Fast alle Probleme der Welt entstehen durch Kommunikation und lassen sich durch Kommunikation lösen.

"Paul's Letter to the Galatians & Christian Theology" conference was held at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland from July 10-13, 2012. This book contains articles by theologians, scholars, and pastors who presented their research at the very important theological conference on the book of Galatians.

George Saunders, der "König der Kurzgeschichte" (NZZ), erzählt einfühlsam und virtuos von den Gefängnissen, in denen wir stecken - den realen wie den eingebildeten. George Saunders erzählt mir großer Klarsicht von einer zutiefst verunsicherten Gesellschaft: Da ist der Großvater, der in einer nicht allzu fernen dystopischen Zukunft einen Brief mit einer zärtlichen Warnung an seinen Enkel schreibt. Oder die Mutter, die ein Unrecht an ihrem Sohn sühnen möchte, dabei jedoch nur noch größeres Unrecht verursacht.

Für Katrin und Hans wird der Alptraum aller Eltern wahr: Nach der Geburt verlieren sie noch im Krankenhaus unweit von Leipzig ihr erstes Kind – und kurz darauf auch sich als Paar. Denn Katrin quälen Zweifel an der Darstellung der Ärzte, Zweifel, von denen Hans nichts wissen will. Als Katrin Jahre später stirbt, wird klar, dass sie mit ihren Befürchtungen womöglich Recht hatte. Bei seinen Recherchen, die ihn tief in die Geschichte der DDR führen, stößt Hans auf Ungereimtheiten und eine Mauer des Schweigens.