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Discover how the world celebrates new beginnings. From fireworks in Brazil to first-footing in Scotland, and from red underwear in Italy to lunar rituals in China, New Year’s Around the World takes you on a cultural journey through more than 25 countries and their unique ways of saying goodbye to the old year—and welcoming the new. This richly researched and engaging book explores: Traditional foods and symbolic ingredients Superstitions about love, money, and luck Midnight rituals, music, and fireworks Double celebrations in countries with both Gregorian and lunar calendars Reflections...

Marine Mammal Science is a podcast covering some of the latest scientific research on marine mammals – whales and dolphins, polar bears, seals and sea lions, manatees and dugongs, and sea otters. The podcast is produced by Absolutely Smashing Events and Consulting on behalf of the Society for Marine Mammalogy and the journal Marine Mammal Science. The host, editor and producer is Dr. Ashley Scarlett, familiarly known as Dr Scarlett Smash.

If you're over 40 and feeling “off” — bloated, exhausted, anxious, moody, or just not yourself — this book is your gentle companion. Unlike strict protocols or confusing advice, The Hormonal Comfort Plan offers a soft, emotionally intelligent guide to support your body through hormonal shifts. No shame. No pressure. Just clear, comforting strategies built for real life. Inside, you’ll discover: The 5 hormonal imbalances that often go undiagnosed What to eat (and what to avoid) to reduce discomfort Daily rituals that regulate mood, digestion, and energy How to calm the shame spiral...

Ça commence parfois par une inquiétude ou un malaise. On se sent en décalage, on craint d'agir de manière déplacée. On a le sentiment de ne pas "être à sa place". Mais qu'est-ce qu'être à sa place, dans sa famille, son couple, son travail ? Quels sont les espaces, réels ou symboliques, qui nous accueillent ou nous rejettent ? Faut-il tenter de conquérir les places qui nous sont interdites, à cause de notre genre, notre handicap, notre âge, notre origine ethnique ou sociale ? Peut-être faut-il transformer ces lieux de l'intérieur et s'y créer une place à soi ?".

Saul Blayke siempre supo que sus imprudencias acabarían llevándolo a una cama de hospital. Lo que jamás imaginó es que allí encontraría a un desconocido capaz de incendiar su mundo. Angelo Barone tampoco esperaba toparse con alguien tan rebelde y cabezota, que hiciera tambalear las reglas que siempre habían guiado su vida. Dos hombres. Un destino caprichoso. Un amor escrito entre fuego y peligro. ¿Podrán sobrevivir a las llamas que ellos mismos han encendido?

Guatemala has so much to offer that it's hard to know where to start. 'Take the Kids Along' - Guatemala makes your trip easy with tons of important information:Find Unique Family Friendly Hotels What to See and Do for the Family Where to See Tons of Wildlife and Have Personal Encounters Travel Like a Local - Find Secret Attractions Your Kids Will LoveFreebies and Great Deals for the Whole FamilyTry Local and Traditional Guatemalan Food and RestaurantsHelpful Maps of each areaGreat Images to Know Where You Are goingPlus so much more! Traveling with younger kids is also challenging, this ...

The story of a girl whose strange life in a mysterious lighthouse is turned upside down when her mother's murder leads her to a hidden door - and a mission into an alternate world. Hannah Silver has a secret. She can sense things that other people can't, like the cotton-candy smell of a bad sign, or the weightless touch of an approaching storm. Or the warm, smooth voices of people who aren't really there. In the Cliff House, secrets of all kinds float through the air and bounce off the walls.

Whisper of the Sea By Marin Belle After a cold divorce and years of living a life that never quite fit, Olivia Harcourt escapes to the windswept Cornish village of Roseport in search of quiet and healing. There, in a quaint cottage by the sea, she hopes to reconnect with her writing—and with herself. But her retreat is upended the moment she steps into The Saltwater Café and meets Sophie Blake, the café’s vibrant and magnetic owner. Sophie is everything Olivia isn’t—confident, openly queer, and unapologetically passionate. Their connection is immediate, electric... and utterly ...

Creo que, al leer este libro, su vida será inspirada a vivirla en intensa oración, usted se volverá un intercesor fervoroso por sus hijas e hijos, por su comunidad, por la iglesia, por los perdidos, por los pecadores, por los que cometen abominaciones, por esos con que Dios está airado; interceda para que Dios ponga su sellos sobre usted, y así sea libre de la ira que vendrá.

When I was ten, my mom bought me a pumpkin for Halloween. A year later, it transformed into a bizarre animal that I ended up raising as my dog. Except that it isn't a dog at all. My lazy, lovable pet Pumpkin turns out to be an extremely dangerous fighting machine that never should've been created. Now, those who made him steal him back, taking me along by mistake. I find myself on a haunted spaceship with no crew, hurtling through space with a destination unknown.

Aliens came to Earth to abduct our women, but it backfired. Now they're returning them, and I'm in charge of shuttling women back from orbit. Ever since I first laid my eyes on the alien ship's commander, I've had a crush on him. Who can blame me? He's tall and gorgeous, with skin the color of midnight. He has a voice that can purr or roar and seven long tails that he really knows how to use. I know I can't have him. I've never even spoken to him. But when an incident renders the commander unconscious, I have no choice but to take him to my remote hunting cabin.

Dragon shifter Grizz Magna has become one of the most dangerous men in the world - one with nothing to lose. With a death sentence hanging over his head, he doesn't hesitate to escape prison when he gets the chance. Now he's being hunted by all of dragondom, including one particularly delicious, curvy agent from Wildridge Security.

Marcus and Doro were part of a left-wing commune from the late 1960s until the early 1990s: lentils, free love, spliffs, radical politics, cheesecloth blouses, sex, housework and cooking rotas, crochet, allotments. Their children have grown up rather different from them: primary schoolteacher Clara craves order and clean bathrooms, son Serge is pretending to his parents that is still doing a Maths Ph.d. at Cambridge, while in fact making loadsamoney in the City; third child Oolie Anna, who has Down's Syndrome, is desperate to escape home and live on her own.

Taking behavioral economics from the cocktail party to the boardroom, with dramatic results Books like Predictably Irrational and Nudge have brought behavioral economics into the mainstream. But while we all marvel at how different-and weird-real people behave compared to the "rational actors" of traditional economics, in the end we go back to business as usual.

Beth Anders is just fine with her single life. Why mess with the heart when it isn't broken? Being alone means never dealing with hurtful ex-girlfriends or parents who have shunned her for being gay. Being alone has its perks - she's just fine on her own. Or so she thinks until the young, vivacious, and sexy Toni Vincent enters her life. In one moment, Toni quickly unlocks Beth's heart, and the two women plan a future together. But when Beth learns that Toni may not want the same type of happy ending she had in mind, fate steps in yet again to steal her happily ever after.

"Kinder, Küche, Kirche" is an award-winning short story, a gripping tale that transcends time, delving into the deep complexities of societal norms and the eternal struggle between pursuing one's aspirations and surrendering to the whims of conformity. In the bustling city of 1930s Zurich, Elsa Walther shatters societal norms as the first woman to rise above the oppressive barriers of a male-dominated university education. Her steadfast determination propels her towards an unconventional dream – to become a triumphant businesswoman, defying the expectations placed upon her by a ...

Managing Psoriasis Naturally – A Step-by-Step Lifestyle Plan If you’re tired of flare-ups, frustrated with creams that offer only temporary relief, or looking to understand what truly works for managing psoriasis—this book is for you. Managing Psoriasis Naturally is a practical, research-backed guide to calming inflammation, supporting the immune system, and building a personalized care plan that works for your body and your life. Inside you’ll discover: The truth about psoriasis: causes, triggers, and standard medical treatments Anti-inflammatory diet strategies that reduce skin ...

An in-depth study by Marina Vaizey explores the lives and art of David Hockney and Vanessa Bell, drawing on exhibitions at the Tate and Dulwich Picture Gallery.

📘 Learn to Encourage Yourself How to Become Your Own Mentor When You Never Had One What if the voice you've been waiting for — has always been yours? This is not a book about fixing yourself. This is a book about finally supporting yourself. Learn to Encourage Yourself is a healing guide for adults who grew up without real encouragement, emotional support, or inner safety. It's for those who always seemed “strong” on the outside — but quietly carried self-doubt, perfectionism, and the feeling of being alone with everything. With a voice that is equal parts steady mentor and ...

Healing Herpes is a compassionate and practical guide for anyone living with HSV-1 or HSV-2. Whether you’ve just received a diagnosis or have been managing herpes for years, this book offers clear information, natural strategies, and emotional support to help you move from fear to freedom. Inside you’ll discover: The truth about HSV — symptoms, testing, medical treatments, and common myths Natural remedies, immune-boosting foods, and antiviral supplements that support healing The powerful role of stress, hormones, and emotional wellbeing Real talk about relationships, sex, and how to ...