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At age 54, Chris Monnette is diagnosed with neovascular macular degeneration, an incurable retinal disease that slowly robs him of his eyesight. As each cell in his macula dies and his vision diminishes, he is forced, literally and figuratively, to see the world through different eyes. Raised in the shadow of an emotionally stifled father, Chris learns early on to mirror the belief that vulnerability equals weakness. A piercingly honest meditation on the emotional legacy of stoicism, Seeing Clearly is much-needed proof that being a man and being vulnerable are one and the same.

All I wanted to do was run away and never look back. Now, all I want to do is run straight to him and love me. As the Royal Princess, I have duties to live up to and that includes finding an influential mate. I don’t want this, wanting to marry for love but there’s no going against the King. But one day when scrolling through an Instagram chatroom, I met him. Judas, a handsome, dominating man who has made it very clear to me that he would steal me away any minute that he could.

On the evening of December 3rd, 1957, seven-year-old Maria Ridulph and her eight-year-old friend, Kathy Sigman, were playing in the new fallen snow on a street corner in the sleepy town of Sycamore, Illinois. A stranger approached the girls, introduced himself as "Johnny" and offered them piggyback rides. When Kathy Sigman ran home to get her mittens, she left Maria and Johnny behind on the street corner. Little did she know that she would be the last person to see Maria Ridulph alive.

Edward Snowden riskierte alles, um das System der Massenüberwachung durch die US-Regierung aufzudecken. Jetzt erzählt er seine Geschichte. "Mein Name ist Edward Snowden. Sie halten dieses Buch in Händen, weil ich etwas getan habe, das für einen Mann in meiner Position sehr gefährlich ist: Ich habe beschlossen, die Wahrheit zu sagen." Mit 29 Jahren schockiert Edward Snowden die Welt: Als Datenspezialist und Geheimnisträger für NSA und CIA deckt er auf, dass die US-Regierung heimlich das Ziel verfolgt, jeden Anruf, jede SMS und jede E-Mail zu überwachen.

Ausweichen, angreifen, ignorieren. Scharfe Kritik vom Chef, Stichelei von Kollegen, Gemeinheiten vom Lieblingsfeind: Lernen Sie, wie Sie Ihrer Spontanität auf die Sprünge helfen und mit Witz und Esprit auf Verbalangriffe reagieren: Blockaden überwinden. Die eigene Sprachkreativität trainieren. Auf Kränkungen selbstbewusst antworten.

Wounded, angry, and haunted, Major Duncan Greenville returned from war only to discover his young ward had grown into a beautiful woman. A fact that would make him question society’s custom of placing a man’s ward off limits. Especially the daughter of the man who saved his life. Miss Emily Winslow had loved the dashing Major since the moment he rescued her from that vile orphanage and the dangers of the factory floor. A British Lord, tall, handsome, and a war hero. What woman wouldn’t fall in love?

Negotiation is a skill people need to use every day. In this audiobook exclusive, learn the negotiation skills required to navigate difficult work situations. We are often unaware when we enter a negotiation; a conversation takes a turn, we're unprepared, and suddenly we've agreed take on a new role at work without additional compensation. In today's economy, we are more burdened than ever, and it is increasingly important to identify the red flags that signal a negotiation is about to commence.

Micah N. Dillon woke up one Monday morning to find her husband of 13 years unconscious in the shower. At 43 years old, on no medication, Ben Dillon died of a chronic total obstruction heart attack. At 36, mother to two young children, Stone and Stella, Micah now had to continue life without her husband. Yet, in the middle of it all, God provided himself to fill in the gaps of her life. My Mended Heart includes 100 encouraging quotes written by Micah that focus on being a sender of goodness to another so that they too can find the great mender, Jesus.

This book revisits some simple scientific research data which could be considered as the equivalent to Chicken Little's alarm call that the sky is falling. Based on materials widely distributed in the press, the author examines how the superstitions gain a place in the scientific research work, debunking some of them with simple arguments that can be taken from most high school manuals.

Hoy, el profeta de Nazareth sigue despertando un vivo interés en una amplia cantidad de círculos ortodoxos y heterodoxos. Los libros sobre él son tan abundantes como la proverbial planta de mostaza. Jesús, cuya muerte ocurrió hace casi dos mil años, continúa siendo la más célebre figura religiosa, seguida por cuando menos dos mil millones de personas en todo el mundo, y fuente de inspiración para algunas más.

In Pumpkin's Pennies, young listeners embark on a heartwarming journey with Pumpkin as she discovers the value of hard work, saving, spending wisely, and sharing. Set in the vibrant world of Springwell Farms, the story follows Pumpkin’s determination to earn her first "horsey coins," save for a warm blanket and eventually use her financial knowledge to lead her community toward prosperity.

Ein Stück Pop-Geschichte wird neu gedichtet: Ammers' Einheit nutzt die Songs der bekanntesten aller LPs, "Abbey Road", nicht für eine erwartbare Coverversion oder als Remix. Die Texte werden vielmehr übersetzt, neu gedichtet oder nach Regeln der Konkreten Poesie "dekonstruiert" mit Geschichten um den damaligen Tontechniker oder Gerüchten um die Gruppe angereichert und von einem Radio-Interview mit John Lennon gerahmt. Als Begleitband treten Heroen der deutschen Popkultur auf.

A new world offered Felicity Grant hope of riches, plentiful forests, and an arranged wedding engagement - but no one mentioned the monsters. Felicity’s father squanders the family fortune, then decides to travel across the sea to build a new life. She leaves behind her world of airships and automatons for one of the horse-drawn buggies. When the Grants arrive at port, they find it deserted. Meals are half-eaten on the tables, and fires smolder in the cookhouse. However, the inhabitants are still out there, only they’ve changed - and they’re hungry.

Still MD is an abbreviated form of the phrase "still a medical doctor". This audiobook affirms the crucial role of international medical graduates (IMGs) in the United States healthcare system. This book was authored by two international medical graduates Dr. Nina Lum and Dr. Kimberly Brown, who are now thriving in clinical practice. In Still MD, the doctors reveal tried and proven tips for success for each milestone required to grow from being an international medical student to becoming a practicing physician in the United States.

Luther is a traditional gay vampire who loves the baths and dance clubs. He's also a romantic. In fact, ask his new boyfriend...he'll tear your heart out. Teamed up with Max, the son of Satan, they manage to murder their way into the beds and dark spaces of every cruising bar in town. When a tattooed demon massacres an entire dance club during a "White party," the Florida police have no other choice but to accept Max and Luther's help to hunt down the paranormal creatures and have some dangerous sex along the way.

Englisch lernen von Grund auf - am besten ohne Buch - das wünschen sich viele. Der "Große Hörkurs Englisch" erfüllt diese Voraussetzung! Vorkenntnisse sind ebenso wenig erforderlich wie ein intensives Arbeiten mit einem Buch. Der Lernstoff auf dem Hörbuch wird lediglich durch ein Begleitheft unterstützt.

Toiminnantäytteinen romaani kansainvälisistä konflikteista On vuosi 2016 ja Ruotsin liikennevirasto on tietämättään paljastanut Ruotsin tiedustelupalvelun salaiset agentit. Ruotsi joutuu ensimmäistä kertaa vuosikymmeniin liikkumaan kansainvälisellä kentällä ilman silmiä ja korvia.Kun Gotlannin saarelta tehdään odottamaton löytö, erikoisjoukkojen operatiivisen tekniikan osaston kovapintainen Hanna Hjerta lähetetään muiden mukana tutkimaan asiaa. Tiedustelupalvelut kaikkialta maailmasta suuntaavat huomionsa nyt Gotlantiin, ja kansainvälinen tilanne kiristyy kiristymistään.

The Learn in Your Car language series is the first system ever designed to teach a language in your car...or anywhere...without a textbook. And now with Learn in Your Car from audible.com, you can turn your PC, your Rio, or any mobile device into your own personal language tutor. Browse more Learn in Your Car.

It was just supposed to be a modeling gig where I would be facing the biggest obstacle. Now, I have to face the obstacle of the heart. As a model, I have to the strangest things, but I have a big fear of horses. Imagine my horror to do a modeling gig for Rustic Ridge Horse Company. I thought it would all come crashing down until I met him.

In Organised Chaos, Nick Lennon-Barrett tackles the barriers ADHD present each day, sharing his own lived experience. Drawing on decades of navigating the corporate world as a learning professional, he challenges the obsession with fixing weaknesses and instead champions the power of strengths. This book reimagines the six executive functions of the brain as superpowers, complete with cheat codes (because we need them!) and foundational skills to help you take charge of when and how to use them.