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Pup and his boy are inseparable. But both their worlds change forever when Pup is cruelly taken away and abandoned in Dead Dog Alley. With nowhere else to turn, Pup joins a pack of misfit Street Dogs, who help him learn to fight for survival on the streets. Pup holds on to the hope of one day being reunited with his boy. But as that hope shrinks with every passing day, Pup begins to wonder if their bond is irreversibly broken …

Edinburgh, 1920. Seizing upon the possibility of a reunion with his closest comrade from the trenches, Dorian arrives in the capital city of Scotland on Halloween! Guisers are out in force, disapproving gentlemen walk the streets...and a sinister department store has a great deal more on offer than it might initially advertise. Note: The Confessions of Dorian Gray contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners.

Social media is replete with images of 'perfection'. But many are unrealistic and contribute to a pervasive sense of never being good enough: not thin enough; not pretty enough; not cool enough. Try too hard and you risk being condemned for being ‘attention-seeking’, don't try hard enough and you're slacking. Rosalind Gill challenges polarized perspectives that see young women as either passive victims of social media or as savvy digital natives. She argues the real picture is far more ambivalent.

Welcome to our podcast series, where we’re diving deep into one of the most transformative decisions an HR professional can make: Is HR or People Consulting your next big move?If you’re finding yourself yearning for more – more freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment in your career – but unsure of what’s next, you’re not alone. You could be at a career crossroads, wondering if there’s a better way forward.In each episode, join Sarah Hamilton-Gill, one of the HR industry’s most influential thinkers, as she shares insights and stories from her journey and the journeys of others who...

Gill has taught screenwriting for 20 years at such institutions as Drexel University, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and East Carolina University, and he’s noticed a common pattern among his students. First-time screenwriters are generally excited and full of ideas—until they hit a wall: “It feels good until they get somewhere between pages 20–30,” he notes. “Then, they run out of things to write about. Why is there nowhere else to go? Why is it so short? Where is the rest of the story? What do they do now?”

Eigentlich möchte sich die Erzählerin dieser inspirierenden Geschichte nur eine kleine Auszeit nehmen, um dem Stress und Trubel des Alltags zu entfliehen. Und so mietet sie sich scheinbar zufällig in ein kleines Hotel ein, das nicht nur wegen des steinernen Glückselefanten, der den Eingang schmückt, eine ganz besondere Aura ausstrahlt. Hier trifft sie auf die geheimnisvolle Inhaberin des Hotels: die charismatische Sita, die aus einem Dorf am Fuße des Himalaya stammt. Nach und nach offenbart Sita ihr die sieben Geheimnisse der Wunscherfüllung.

Let Yourself: The Book That Gives You Permission You’re not lost because you’re weak. You’re stuck because you’ve been waiting— for clarity, for confidence, for someone else to say “go.” What if the permission you’ve been waiting for… is yours to give? Let Yourself is a powerful self-help book for breaking free from fear, perfectionism, and self-sabotage. It won’t tell you who to become—it will help you remember who you already are beneath the noise, the doubt, and the pressure to be perfect. Inside you’ll discover how to: Stop overthinking and start living with ...

Keen to move out of the elephant's stomach, that stew of gray mists called weather in Wales, Jean Gill offered her swimming certificate to a bemused Provençale estate agent and bought a house with good stars and its own spring water. Or, rather, as it turns out, a neighbor's spring water that is the only supply to the kitchen, which, according to the nice men from the Water Board, is emptying its dirty water directly and illegally onto the main road.... And there's worse....

Dragonetz failed his liege, Eleanor of Aquitaine and is in exile, branded an oathbreaker. But she plans to be Queen of England and gives him one chance to redeem himself. His mission will take him alone into the hostile court of the Welsh princes, Rhys and Meredith, relying on song and sword to win their trust. Unlikely to survive, he intends to die alone.

The story of Belvie Rooks and Dedan Gills, their journey and their transformation, is “as old as eternity and as new as now.” As individuals, Dedan and Belvie were already activists, mentors, and voices for justice, but in their union, they became an even greater force for compassion and love.

Imprisoned in Damascus, Dragonetz suffers the mind games inflicted by his anonymous enemies as he is forced to remember the traumatic events of the crusade two years earlier. His military prowess is as valuable and dangerous to the balance of power as the priceless Torah he has to deliver to Jerusalem, and the key players want Dragonetz riding with them—or dead. Instead of remaining safely at home, Estela is desperate to rescue Dragonetz at all costs. She sets out for the Holy Land, never realizing that the person she thinks will be her knight's savior might actually be his doom.

This unforgettable, very short fictional memoir relates the incredible suffering of Gershon and his Jewish family in Europe. The inspirational short, historical fiction story about a survivor, tells the remarkable courage and determination during his struggle to survive. With the onset of World War II, Gershon’s life changes completely. His loving family understands that their happiness has come to a brutal end when forced out of their home and into a ghetto. They have no idea what awaits them, but they know that doing nothing is not an option.

Have you ever helped someone out of instinct, because not helping never even occurred to you? Remember how surprised you were at their gratitude? It is easy to feel like kindness and gratitude are becoming rare in the world today, but the truth is that it is all around you - you just need to learn how to see it. Kindness shows you how to do just that, and inspires you to take part with tips, ideas, recommendations, and advice. You will learn to see yourself and your surroundings in a kinder, happier way.

365 days and nights - one full Earth year - of total dark and killing cold? No human, ever, can live through it. None has tried since humans arrived on Storn. Tended by servos, they enter ancient cryostasis in tubes they know are beginning to fail. Until, that is, in the 357th year, desperate people known as The Group refuse to freeze in tubes. Instead, they will risk freezing on Storn's brutal surface because there are children who, if not taken to safety, will be the last of the new evolution. The last of the first true humans on Storn.

Little Nell Trent's childhood is over. Her grandfather's mind is failing, his dark secret makes him sad and distracted and he has nobody to care for him but Nell. The grotesque Daniel Quilp is out to cause trouble. What plans does he hatch with the dreadful Sampson and Sally Brass? What use can he hope to make of the foolish Dick Swiveller? Is Nell’s one true friend, Kit, a match for Quilp's villainous mind? Nell and her grandfather must disappear or be separated forever and so they begin their lives as beggars.

Reset with Resilience is a transformative breakthrough for anyone confronting obstacles and striving for greatness. Full of accessible and actionable insights, this book is a system for life that you can apply to any challenge—to see through and attain your highest ambitions.

A helpful and inspiring guidebook that provides key strategies for a cognitive path toward improving self-esteem and managing emotions. Filled with useful tips and tools to resolve stress, emotional turmoil, and issues with relationships, The Rational Emotion Train is an important reference for anyone who wants to learn more about how to face life’s challenging situations with courage and perseverance.

In this audiobook, you'll find out how to use tips, techniques, and advice on creating a positive mind-set and developing your positive thinking. Next, you'll find out how to apply that positive thinking to a range of potentially difficult situations.

Navigating Federal Retirement is the go-to podcast for federal employees on the brink of retirement. Navigating the intricate terrain of retirement benefits, policies, and preparations can be daunting, but we're here to simplify the journey. Join host Jeff Gill and a roster of esteemed experts as they dive deep into topics tailored for federal employees. Each episode promises a wealth of actionable advice, from policy insights and financial strategies to healthcare considerations and lifestyle changes. Whether seeking clarity on survivor benefits or exploring post-retirement opportunities, ...

Ti sembra che la vita corra troppo e fai fatica a tenere il passo? Rallenta e fai un bel respiro: è ora di imparare a vivere l'attimo presente. Il metodo Mindfulness apre i nostri orizzonti suggerendo nuovi modi di vivere le cose, riducendo lo stress e aumentando la nostra capacità di godere pienamente della vita.