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On a train to Berlin in late 1930, William Bradshaw locks eyes with Arthur Norris. This chance encounter ignites a close friendship between the two Englishmen, one that draws Bradshaw into the seedier quarters of the city. Here, Norris runs a dubious import–export business and lives in excited fear of his bullying secretary, his creditors and his dominatrix girlfriend, Anni. Yet there is something sinister about Norris himself. Bradshaw’s new companion is a man of contradictions: heavily in debt but extraordinarily lavish, excessively polite but sexually deviant.

Is change possible? Everyone who has tried and failed, wished they could be happier, or has been told they were too old to learn something, has wondered why we just seem to be stuck with ourselves. But this amazing and hopeful audiobook shows us that it is not only possible for us to control our...

Whether you’re a seasoned supervisor, newly promoted (and wondering "What do I do now?"), or preparing yourself for a future leadership position, this book is for you.By applying the information found inside, you’ll reduce any fears or frustration you may be feeling, increase your personal effectiveness, gain greater respect from the people reporting to you, and enhance your overall career. Most importantly, you’ll prove to everyone (including yourself) that you ARE the kind of leader that others will want to follow.This is the handbook you’ll want all your leaders reading and using...

Arabella Godwin is an Incomparable in London Society—elegant, wealthy, and meticulously trained. Yet, she has nothing to show for her efforts aside from her pretentious reputation and a collection of disappointed suitors. When her plan to secure a promising offer of marriage is temporarily delayed, she must bide her time in the company of an estranged childhood friend—the much-too-endearing, but regrettably untitled, Augustus Brundage.

"Kick bad mental habits and toughen yourself up."—Inc. Master your mental strength—revolutionary new strategies that work for everyone from homemakers to soldiers and teachers to CEOs. Read by author Amy Morin! Everyone knows that regular exercise and weight training lead to physical...

Full-cast dramatisations of three insightful novels by Christopher Isherwood, plus a bonus interview Novelist and playwright Christopher Isherwood is best known for The Berlin Stories of pre-Hitler Germany, which inspired the musical Cabaret. Many of his works have been adapted for stage and...

Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States, tells his personal stories about more than 30 years of fighting for social change, from teaching at Spelman College to recent protests against war. A former bombardier in World War II, Zinn emerged in the civil rights movement as a powerful voice for justice. Although he's a fierce critic, he gives us reason to hope that by learning from history and engaging politically, we can make a difference in the world.

All his life Harley had it easy; his looks assured the attention of every lonely woman while his natural charms managed to soothe even the most aggressive of beasts. Even Lady Luck had a way of shining her light on Harley, that is until that fateful day in Las Vegas, when luck turned the tables on his good fortune. The day of reckoning is a monumental moment for most but for the forever charmed like Harley, it comes with a way out; submit to a three-day excursion with a horny and eccentric recluse and wipe the slate clean. Now, Harley is faced with the challenge of a lifetime. Can he ...

"I loved every page. This is middle grade fiction at its best."-- Ann Patchett From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Magicians comes a must-read, wholly original middle-grade debut perfect for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and Roald Dahl. Dear Uncle Herbert, You've never met me...

In this thrilling adventure in the New York Times bestselling Silver Arrow series, Kate and Tom must confront the limits of what even magic can do—all while trying to bring balance back to the world. A lot has changed for Kate in a year. She and Tom are now full-fledged conductors of the...

The way you think can shape your entire life. You may not realize it, but you are actively co-creating your reality with your belief system and most persistent thought patterns. The beauty of this fact is that you can change the way you think if it is not serving you.

On June 9, 1865, while traveling by train to London with his secret mistress, 53-year-old Charles Dickens -- at the height of his powers and popularity, the most famous and successful novelist in the world and perhaps in the history of the world -- hurtled into a disaster that changed his life...

There is a cruel peculiarity to the way humans learn the most important lessons. In almost every domain, instruction precedes examination. But in the domain that matters most — the actual conduct of a life — the sequence is reversed. The test comes first. The lesson, if it comes at all, arrives afterward. We cross the threshold before we know it's a threshold. The pivotal conversation. The decision that redirected everything. The moment we stepped into — or away from — the life that was possible. In hindsight, these moments seem obvious, even inevitable. At the time, they felt like ...

On February 22, 1978, a devastating freight train derailment drastically altered Waverly, Tennessee, and its place in history. This was one of the worst train explosions of the twentieth century, killing sixteen people, injuring hundreds more, and causing millions of dollars in damage. What could have been dismissed as a single community's terrible misfortune instead became the catalyst for radical change, including the formation of FEMA, much-needed reforms in emergency response training, and the creation and enforcement of national and state safety regulations.

★ Are You Living Your Dream? What If You Could Live the Life You Want by Making a Few, Simple Changes? ★ When we were young, we all had dreams of what our lives would look like when we got older. But for far too many people, those dreams dissolve into something that is at best mediocre. They go through the motions, and never reach their potential or accomplish their dreams. But here’s the deal: It’s never too late to get the life you want—both professionally and personally. Some people believe that you have to undergo a huge transformation to change yourself so you can change ...

The cutting-edge, scientifically accurate, definitive book on the most popular behavioral issues that cats face In the United States, one of the predominant reasons that owners abandon or give up their pets (often leading to euthanasia) is because of unwanted behaviors. Many have tried to...

Do you want to change your life for the better and retrain your brain to achieve maximum results? Here, you can find all the information about cognitive behavioral therapy, positive thinking, and effective communication! In this guide, you will discover all the secrets of positive and negative thinking, mind patterns, persuasion, and awareness. You will learn how to obtain a successful mindset, deal with stress, anxiety, and depression. Reach any objectives with the power of your mind!

Are you tired of the old approaches to weight loss: dieting, counting calories and starving yourself? Then you are ready for a new approach. This is the last diet book you’ll ever need because it addresses the REAL reasons we gain weight – the brain which is responsible for old habits, cravings, mental blocks, emotional eating, lack of motivation and even self sabotage. When you understand how your brain works, you can put it to work for you. Empowered with practical brain skills and strategies, you’ll be making healthier choices, end cravings, stress less, find more motivation for ...

Procrastination is one of the most well-known issues that humans have. For as long as humans have been around, they have been faced with the habit of delaying, avoiding, and procrastinating on different issues. During humans' more productive moments, when they figure out temporarily how to stop procrastinating, they feel satisfied and accomplished. But those moments don't last forever. You need to know that there exists a way to stop the procrastination problem--a cure that will help you have more productive moments than avoiding them.

On a wager, the eccentric English gentleman Phileas Fogg accepts a challenge to circle the globe in 80 days. Follow Phileas and his faithful valet Passepartout in this classic fantastic adventure.