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The Rule of St. Benedict arose from an era when a great civilization was threatened by violence, economic forces that favored the wealthy, political leaders that lacked the trust of the public, and rampant xenophobia. In How to Live, Judith Valente explores the key elements of the rule and clearly demonstrates how incorporating this ancient wisdom can change the quality and texture of our lives offering a way forward from the divisions gripping our country.

How do you maintain a family-friendly office without discriminating against singles? What’s the difference between showing romantic interest and sexual harassment? Which colleagues should be invited to family weddings? When should you be unavailable, at or away from work? Don’t convene a focus group or appeal to Human Resources - consult Miss Manners! With wit and wisdom, Miss Manners restores civility, guiding you around your coworker’s messy cubicle, past your overly prying boss, around the bridal shower for the new temp, and through tedious staff meetings.

Minding Miss Manners: In an Era of Fake Etiquette is a modern guide to modern manners. Facing down the miscreants purveying false etiquette rules (no, you may not wait a year to send a thank-you note for a gift and yes, in an age of social-media-encouraged over-familiarity you can politely refuse to answer nosy questions), Miss Manners guides you through these turbulent times with her timeless wisdom and archly acid wit.

In How to Live, Judith Valente explores the key elements of the rule and clearly demonstrates how incorporating this ancient wisdom can change the quality and texture of our lives offering a way forward from the divisions gripping our country. How to Be offers a window into two people living their lives on purpose (or not) and struggling to come to terms with the big issues everyone faces: faith, mortality, mystery, prayer, work.

Empowered Millionaire is the combined edition of two corresponding works - Your Greatest Power and How to Become a Mental Millionaire by J. Martin Kohe and Judith Williamson. By placing these motivational works in the same volume listeners can enjoy the big message that Kohe delivers in less than 30 minutes, and then immediately begin to apply the dynamic lesson in daily life by practicing the examples set in How to Become a Mental Millionaire. This double edition offers a real one-two punch for getting to the heart of the matter.

Rattapallax, described as the "visceral multimedia hit of poetry" by TimeOut magazine, features readings from leading contemporary poets and writers. This issue was published right after September 11 and includes poets responding to the tragic events. Some notable poets in this issue are Billy Collins, Richard Price, Glyn Maxwell, Agha Shahid Ali, Grace Schulman, Marie Ponsot, Jean Valentine, Cornelius Eady, and David Lehman.

Jola hat Finn eingeladen, die Sommerferien in Polen zu verbringen, bei ihren Großeltern auf dem Land. Mit einem selbstgebauten Floß geht es auf große Fahrt, zusammen mit dem Jungen Antek und seinem dreibeinigen Hund. Dann müssen Finn und Jola noch ganz nebenbei herausfinden, ob Jolas Onkel wirklich eine Leiche im Schuppen versteckt hat, und zwei großmäuligen Berliner Brüdern Manieren beibringen, was am Ende zu einer krachende Silvesterfeier führt - mitten im Sommer.

Manchmal kriegt man einfach noch ein Hörspiel. In der lebensnahen und authentischen Hörspielinszenierung besucht Jola Finn in Berlin. Die beiden ziehen zusammen mit Finns Freund Carlo durch Kreuzberg, sind bei einem echten Filmdreh dabei und helfen zwischendurch ein bisschen im Altersheim aus. Und sie fahren Leichenwagen – Jolas großer Traum! Aber eigentlich ist Jola ja "in die Tzitti" gekommen, um mal so richtig Party zu machen. Da trifft es sich gut, dass Finns Mutter kurzfristig auf Dienstreise muss – und die Party nimmt ihren Lauf.