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There is a renaissance blooming in the climate movement: leadership that is more characteristically feminine and more faithfully feminist, rooted in compassion, connection, creativity, and collaboration. While it’s clear that women and girls are vital voices and agents of change for this planet, they are too often missing or even barred from the proverbial table. More than a problem of bias, it’s a dynamic that sets us up for failure.

Our goal was the type of goal people roll their eyes at. It was the type of goal that most working-class families fear and dread. It was the type of goal many optimistic households envision, but all too often struggle to accomplish. It was the type of goal that puts a crippling amount of pressure and stress upon thousands and thousands of hard-working families and couples across the world. My family's goal was to become 100 percent mortgage and debt-free in five years.

Victoria’s reign was long and presided over the restless expansion of the British Empire and reams of creative genius. Within these volumes we can bring only a glimpse of the richness, beauty and words of their poets and their musings on this remarkable age. Many are world renowned - Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Kipling, Austin, Hopkins, Hardy and Swinburne. Some almost forgotten - Patmore, Newbolt, Synge. And some are barely noted - Lyall, Meynell and Merdeith. But together they encompass a great poetical age.  

Over time, literary agent Elizabeth Kracht noticed that many submissions had similar problems, so she began to make a list of the pitfalls. She knew that even excellent projects could be rejected based on these surmountable issues because those on the receiving end of proposals most often don’t have the time to walk writers through needed adjustments. The checklist Kracht has created helps writers make their manuscripts good to go. It offers short, easy-to-implement bites of advice, illustrated by inspiring - and cautionary - real-world examples. 

Are you infamous for half-finished projects lying around your house? Do you sit down to accomplish work with the best intentions but find your mind wondering within a matter of minutes? Do you find yourself intentionally diverting your eyes as you walk past cluttered, disorganized rooms in our home? Are you the well-known procrastinator among your coworkers, family, and friends? Do you find yourself frequently entertaining the alluring thought of, "I'll just do it tomorrow?" Then this book is for you.

I remember this time. Clearly. Vividly. I would get this feeling. In my gut. It would be almost like a tingling sensation in my hand. The sensation, the want to spend some money and to bring home something that I didn't really need. I also remember the times when I would see something. In a magazine, in a store display, or in an advertisement, and I would not be able to get it out of my head. It got so bad that it would even haunt my dreams.

Are you interested in investing but aren't quite sure where to begin? Does the thought of investing large sums of money into a fluctuating financial environment cause you stress? Does the seemingly complex state of the stock market make you doubt your financial decisions or actions? Are you unsure about your investment options? Are you struggling to find helpful resources and consultation services that will help your transition into the marketplace go smoother?

Included in this collection: "Who Killed Zebedee" by Wilkie Collins, read by Sean Barrett; "Blue Suit" by Edgar Wallace, read by Paul Panting; "A Mysterious Case" by Anna Katharine Green, read by Liza Ross; "The Crooked Man" by Arthur Conan Doyle, read by Stephen Thorne; "Vendetta" by Guy de Maupassant, read by Liza Ross; "The Sapient Monkey" by Headon Hill, read by Paul Panting; and more....

My experience made me realize that there are so many people out there who are stuck in similar situations. They want to leave their jobs to find and follow their true life passions but are unable to do so because of numerous reasons. Hence this book was written to help out all those people who need a little push and a little reassurance to break free from their mundane routines.

In "Alice's Adventures in Spankland", a young woman explores her curiosity about spanking by taking a trip to a very kinky club with a couple. In "Seven Years", a couple spice up their relationship with a touch of cuckolding. In "Striptease", an accountant shows her wilder side when she takes a job as a stripper, while "The Audition" explores what happens when a woman decides to test out men to dominate her. Lastly, "The Punishment" tells the tale of a woman who suffers when she cheats on her man.

An anthology celebrating the witches and sorcerers of epic fantasy - featuring stories by George R. R. Martin, Scott Lynch, Megan Lindholm and many more! Hot on the heels of Gardner Dozois' (Rogues, Old Venus) acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic. How could it be otherwise? For every Frodo, there is a Gandalf...and a Saruman. For every Dorothy, a Glinda...and a Wicked Witch of the West. What would Harry Potter be without Albus Dumbledore...and Severus Snape?

Does the thought of the retirement process, though perhaps still many years away, seem overwhelming? Have you heard contradictory information about 401(k)s, IRAs, pensions, and Social Security benefits? Do you find yourself questioning how you'll retire with enough money in your savings? Wherever you may be in the retirement process - still years away, considering retirement within the next year, or already retired - this book will help demystify your confusion and alleviate your worries.

Until I finally paid off my monthly mortgage, it felt like a drain on my soul and energy. I am sure that many people can relate to this feeling. Mortgages are painful but unavoidable realities of our lives. Most of us have to take some sort of loans to get our dream houses or cars. In such cases, getting into mortgages is easy, but taking them to full term is not. Month after month is an ordeal.

Career Change: The Career Change Roadmap to Live the Life You Want and Do What You Love is for the hardworking and passionate individual who, for whatever reason, has decided that their career needs a tweak or a complete overhaul. It's for the professional, entrepreneur, artist, or stay-at-home parent who seeks to transform their passions and values into a rewarding and fulfilling career. It's for the person who simply wants to do what they want and love.

A wonderful selection of classic Christmas poetry from G. K. Chesterton, Henry Vaughan, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Robert Burns, Lord Tennyson, and many more.

Retirement planning - the phrase itself has so many implications. It hints at the fact that you will one day not be in your prime and hence not able to work. Whether we chose to acknowledge it or not, this fact is a harsh reality of life. So many people delay retirement planning because they do not want to acknowledge this fact. There is always the small voice at the back of the head that says, "Oh, but I'm still so young." Yes! You are young and full of vigor now and that is the very reason why you should start retirement planning.

Preparing for retirement, no matter who we are or what we do, can be a longwinded, convoluted, and overwhelming process, though it certainly doesn't need to be. With the right amount of research, preparation, planning, support, and advice, anyone can smoothly transition from their life in the workforce to the retired life they've always envisioned. This book will explore and explain how you can do just that.

This book is for anyone and everyone who is interested in spending less money while maintaining the comfortable lifestyle they deserve. Whether you're a hardworking single parent, a dedicated working professional, a struggling college student, an aspiring artist, or a driven entrepreneur, living well while spending less won't require drastic life changes or long-term efforts.

This Thailand Travel Guide is for anyone and everyone interested in learning more about Thailand. It's for individuals and families who are in the process of planning their visit or are eagerly awaiting their fast-approaching departure date. It's for anyone who seeks to learn more about Thailand's ancient history, opulent temples, unique culture, pristine beaches, tropical atmosphere, bustling markets, and plethora of tourist attractions.

Mindsets of Success is for the professionals, entrepreneurs, students, or the curious listener whose current mindsets prevent them from reaching their full potential. As you listen to this, you'll learn about the seven most popular mind blocks that hinder our success, but more importantly, you'll also learn about the seven most powerful mindsets the success-driven and successful individuals incorporate into all their endeavors.