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In Rise Like Lions, Booker Prize winning writer Ben Okri has compiled a collection of poems that celebrate the many voices of politics, from polemics and rallying cries to lyrics and meditations. Many of these poems have resonated with readers over lifetimes and through generations, from William Blake to Marvin Gaye. In exploring the impact political poems have on ideas, vision, protest, change and truth, Okri demonstrates how the need for this strand of poetry is as great as it has ever been, and its inspiration just as powerful.

Is there a singular way to change your life? One set of skills designed to improve the core aspects of your mental, emotional, and social health forever? Well, from my experience there is. Improving my emotional intelligence gave me all of these benefits and more.

Mike Black and his wife, Shy, are trying, again, to put that life behind them, raise their children, and spend the rest of their lives loving one another in peace. That peace is shattered when Elias Colton, a prominent member of the Black Business Association and close associate of New York City gangster Mike Black, is murdered. The detectives assigned to the case believe that they have a suspect, and the motive is sex, money, or both.

Navy SEAL Ray Tanner sitzt unschuldig im Gefängnis - so behauptet er jedenfalls. Die junge Gefängnisärztin Lana Russel ist die Einzige, die ihm glaubt und verspricht, ihm bei der Aufklärung zu helfen. Aber kann sie ihm wirklich vertrauen? Oder lässt sie sich von seiner Anziehungskraft blenden? Immerhin knistert es gewaltig zwischen ihnen. Als Ray sie als Geisel nimmt, um aus dem Gefängnis zu fliehen, bereut Lana ihre naive Gutgläubigkeit.

Nació el 21 de octubre de 1925, en el barrio Santo Suárez de La Habana, Cuba. Fue una de los cuatro hijos que tuvieron sus padres, Catalina Alfonso y Simón Cruz. Conocida como La reina de la salsa y La guarachera de oriente comenzó su carrera artística en La Habana, luego de haber ganado un...

Medicina, ciencia y espíritu se encuentran en el tercer audiolibro del doctor Nico Soto, en el que le habla a sus wachinis sobre cómo descomplejizar procesos médicos de una forma en la que nunca antes se había planteado la ciencia y la medicina. Ocupando su superpoder de la narración de distintos procesos, desmenuza los procesos médicos para que sus wachinis, como llama a los pacientes, puedan observar observar, analizar, digerir, integrar y transformar las enfermedades desde una perspectiva integrativa y antroposófica.

En esta sección se presentan elementos de la cultura tradicional japonesa tales como el "Sumo", el "Kabuki" y el "Zazen", con la finalidad de que el visitante conozca su historia y sepa cómo disfrutarlos mejor.

Sexy, emotional und wild - ein prickelndes Hörerlebnis für Fans von erotische Literatur wie "Fifty Shades of Grey". Die Schauspielstudentin Jill versucht ihre Karriere in besonderer Weise voranzubringen, aber ihr Ergebnis ist leider nur ein Krankenhausaufenthalt. Doch vielleicht zählt auch das als Erfolg, wenn man Dr. George bedenkt... Hinter dem Namen "Hot Chocolate" verbirgt sich eine Bar in Los Angeles, in der die vier Freundinnen Ava, Jill, Kate und Lisa arbeiten, um ihr Studium und ihre gemeinsame WG zu finanzieren.

Einem Wiedersehen mit dem eingebildeten Firefighter Evan Cooper wäre Mila gerne aus dem Weg gegangen. Der "Held von Queens" hatte sich bei ihrem letzten Zusammentreffen total daneben benommen und sie wissen lassen, dass er keine großen Stücke auf sie hält. Diesmal ist es jedoch anders. Evan scheint sich geändert zu haben und Mila lässt sich schließlich auf eine Beziehung mit ihm ein. Selbst als sie auf ein dunkles Geheimnis in seinem Leben stößt, über das er nicht reden will, lässt sie sich nicht abschrecken.

Writer and amateur sleuth Peggy Rector returns home to a full plate following a star-studded vacation in the English countryside. She needs to finish her latest book and plan her wedding to the hunky Jess Carson, all while her children plot to convert her rambling Victorian house into a B&B. When Velma Whittaker, a local genealogist, dies under mysterious circumstances, Peggy must puzzle out who wanted Velma dead and why? Was it her multi-million-dollar lottery win or something more? A search for Velma’s will turns up a cryptic clue left for her heirs, but are they up to the challenge?

Nova Scofield isn’t looking for anything serious. She’s not looking for anything at all, actually. Still recovering after walking away from her narcissistic fiancé weeks before their wedding, she is happily focused on her floral shop, Wild Flora. But then Jax Stratford walks into the shop and Nova suddenly remembers what it’s like to feel the gravitational pull of chemistry. For one night, she allows herself the freedom of letting her desire lead her.

After winning the US Open, Greyson Jennings couldn't help but take playful jabs at the expense of his prime competition, Bryan Nelson. His snarky claims during the press junction may have burned off like fog on the green if a week later they hadn’t found themselves at the same golf resort.

For Brielle Armstrong the pomp and circumstance of the days leading up to the Kentucky Derby are truly the most thrilling time of the year. Press junkets, designer gowns, everyone schmoozing her in hopes of getting in her daddy’s good graces. What’s not to love? But this year, her heart is racing with anticipation to see Colby Hensley.

Allison Wood is single and not looking to mingle. Unfortunately, her sister, Erin, doesn’t take no for an answer. As the producer of a new reality TV show, that turns a traditional Easter egg hunt into a dating show, Erin believes her sister would be a perfect contestant and secures her a spot.

Kiss the Blarney Stone, because Hope Dunn is going to need some good ole fashion Irish luck! In the chaos of tax season, the Arizona accountant is pulled away to stand in her cousin’s wedding. All it takes is one step back in the Big Apple and she regrets making the trip.

When more and more people start complaining about having horrible nightmares, Miranda starts to wonder if there’s more to it. Could something supernatural be causing the nightmares? And if so, how do you stop something that you can only see in your dreams? She’s not sure, but as the only person who stands between the paranormal world and humans, it’s her responsibility to figure it out.

After her marriage failed, Nyla Clark started a new life in the charming town of Oak Island, NC. With her medical practice thriving and a new man in her life, everything seems perfect. But Cohen Sumner, her handsome new beau, has a secret. From the moment he saw Nyla, Cohen ached for her. He was willing to risk everything to be with her, even if it meant concealing the shocking truth.

Hoy es el día más bello de mi vida, el de ayer ya lo fue y el de mañana pronto lo será. Pareciera que tuviéramos la urgencia de darle significado a la vida a partir de todas las cosas que decidimos suponer de ella. Para que un día sea bello o especial, hay que suponer que algo no lo es. Reconozco el amor como un estado de conciencia, donde construyo constantemente posibilidades de experimentar bienestar con todas las relaciones. Somos los amos de nuestro destino y los conductores de nuestras almas.

As the charming town of Hunter's Hollow bustles with life, tragedy strikes at the heart of its beloved Uptown Cafe. Andie Swartz collapses over lunch, a victim of poisoning, and Presley finds herself swept into the midst of the drama. With Cooper running for mayor, Presley knows she needs to be careful not to make him look bad with her sleuthing.

February is the month of love, but not for Sophie. One week before Valentine’s Day, she learns her boyfriend of two years has been cheating on her with one of his dental hygienists. As much as she wants to erase any trace of him from her life, she has no choice but to face him and his new squeeze at a huge Valentine’s Day bash that has fast become the social event of the season. No way is she going alone. What she needs is a beautiful hunk of arm candy...stat.