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Think there's just one fairy tale with two children sent into the woods? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Hansel and Gretel stories. Visit Germany, Russia, Italy, and Japan, and find out who follows a line of ashes instead of breadcrumbs, and who escapes the witch using a handkerchief that turns into a river. Listen to the Spanish audio.

Rowena’s community is called the Silversmiths and is settled in Romania. Although the ones who stayed behind were made slaves in the 19th century and were deported during World War II, they never gave up on their country. Listen carefully to hear the great-great-grandmother’s song, enslaved in her youth. Close your eyes, and see the caravan where Rowena’s grandmother was born. See the slum of Alexandria, where her mother grew up. Bathe yourself in the enticing smells of a Gypsy dinner of what is allowed or forbidden for these Romani women.

After the unexpected death of the family patriarch, rancher Christopher Bennington decides it's time to find a wife to continue his family legacy. Tired of being hounded by the unmarried women in town he sends for a mail order bride. Orphan Lucy Robbins is thrilled when she finds an ad posted by a rancher who is looking for a mail order bride. Determined to leave her unhappy life she's willing to do anything to go to Larkspur Valley, Wyoming. Both Lucy and Christopher seek marriage for entirely different reasons. Can they come to realize what the true purpose of marriage is? This mail-order...

Your hormones control your metabolism — not your willpower. If you’re struggling with stubborn belly fat, fatigue, cravings, mood swings, or weight that won’t budge, the real issue may not be discipline. It may be hormonal imbalance. The 24-Hour Hormone Reset Blueprint reveals how cortisol, insulin, estrogen, and other key hormones shape your energy, fat storage, appetite, sleep, and long-term metabolic health — and how to bring them back into alignment naturally. Inside this science-backed, practical guide, you’ll discover: How chronic stress drives belly fat and metabolic ...

The 24-Hour Reset: Beat Brain Fog, Fatigue & Low Motivation Naturally A practical, science-backed guide to help you restore energy, clarity, and focus — in just one day. Do you feel mentally foggy, emotionally flat, or constantly tired — even if your blood tests say you're "fine"? You’re not lazy, broken, or weak. You’re overwhelmed, inflamed, or simply out of rhythm with what your brain and body truly need. The 24-Hour Reset is your guide to reclaiming focus and energy naturally. Through a simple, step-by-step plan, you’ll learn how to align your nervous system, hormones, and ...

Would you marry the man you adored if you knew he had a chance of inheriting one of the cruelest diseases on earth? Therese Crutcher is not a risk taker. Through meticulous planning, she eliminates as much uncertainty from her life as she can. Yet during her senior year of college, blithely planning to marry her beloved John Marin, she is suddenly thrown into turmoil when John’s sisters announce they finally know what killed their mother, institutionalized when her four children were all under ten. Phyllis had Huntington’s disease, an inherited neurological disease with horrible odds: ...

The Vagus Nerve and Inflammation: Your Path to Natural Healing A science-based, practical guide to reducing chronic inflammation by activating your body’s most powerful healing nerve. Are you constantly tired, inflamed, or struggling with anxiety, gut issues, or brain fog? Do you feel like your body is stuck in stress mode — and nothing seems to help? This transformative guide reveals the missing link in the inflammation puzzle: the vagus nerve — the body’s natural regulator of the immune system, digestion, mood, and energy. When your vagus nerve isn’t functioning well, your body ...

For fans of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild and Helen Macdonald’s H Is for Hawk, a lyrical memoir and “engaging, endearing, deeply felt” (David Coggins) ode to the art of fly fishing and how it can shape a life—by renowned female angler and conservationist Marina Gibson. As her twenty-first...

Discover the healing presence of Saint Raphael the Archangel—healer, guide, and protector across cultures and centuries. In this inspiring and accessible guide, you'll explore the powerful role of Saint Raphael in Christian tradition, mysticism, and everyday spiritual practice. Learn how this divine companion can help with emotional healing, love and marriage, protection from harm, and inner peace. Inside, you’ll find: Who Saint Raphael is in the Bible and apocryphal texts His role in Orthodox, Catholic, and other spiritual traditions How to pray to him for healing, guidance, and ...

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.

Easter is celebrated worldwide—but do you know how many cultures blend ancient rituals, sacred symbolism, and surprising traditions to mark this powerful season of renewal? In Easter Around the World: Traditions, Superstitions, and Celebrations Across Cultures, author and editor Marina Rasnoveanu takes readers on a vibrant journey through the spiritual, folkloric, and festive dimensions of Easter. From midnight processions in Greece to egg-tapping battles in Bulgaria, chocolate bunnies in the U.S. to dramatic Passion plays in Brazil, this beautifully researched guide reveals how one ...

A beautiful summer's evening in a Kent field and around their two caravans a group of strawberry pickers celebrates a birthday. But what lies behind the buy-one-get-one-free offers at your supermarket and who picks our strawberries? The Ukrainians: Irina, just off the coach from Kiev, and Andriy, the miner's son from the other Ukraine; the Poles: Tomasz and Yola; two Chinese girls; Emanuel, the round-eyed eighteen-year-old from Malawi. And although he can't pick strawberries, there's also the Dog…

¿Sabes escribir, pero no encuentras la energía para sentarte a hacerlo? Tienes la técnica. Has estudiado la teoría. Sabes cómo arreglar una escena. Sin embargo, sigues luchando contra tu propia capacidad de ejecución, sintiendo culpa cuando no escribes y ansiedad cuando lo haces agotada. Nos han vendido la imagen romántica del escritor bohemio que vive en el caos y espera a la "musa". Esa mentira está matando tu carrera. A un cirujano o a un atleta olímpico se les exige un control total de su fisiología. Al escritor se le anima a operar desde la improvisación. Este libro viene a ...

You have a great course idea…because you know how to get results. There’s just one problem. You don’t know how to price your course. Setting a course price feels risky. Pricing too low harms your bank balance and people might think it’s not valuable. Conversely, pricing too high may hurt sales. Asking your friends isn’t the answer. You need Dr. Lucas C. Marino, PMP, who is a serial entrepreneur in training businesses and co-founder of the Empire Builders Masterclass. Lucas helps entrepreneurs and authors launch and sustain online training products.

When interior architect Elsie Dodd discovers her musician husband hiding his drumstick under the backup singer’s dress, she files for divorce and moves back to her hometown of Portland, Oregon. Determined to get her life back on track and reboot her career, she enters her house into Modern Marvel Magazine’s Portland contest, where the winner will receive a coveted showcase boutique downtown. Only when she arrives home, she finds an uninvited and unwelcomed guest playing goldilocks in her shower—naked.

Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Naturally – An Anti-Inflammatory Guide is a comprehensive, evidence-informed resource for anyone living with RA. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing this autoimmune condition for years, this guide empowers you with practical tools, medical insights, and natural strategies to take control of your health. Inside, you’ll discover: What RA really is, and how it affects your body How to work with your rheumatologist and build a collaborative care plan Natural and holistic approaches to reduce inflammation Anti-inflammatory meal plans, ...

Are you tired of recurring digestive issues, skin flare-ups, brain fog, or unexplained fatigue? Candida overgrowth may be the hidden root cause—and this clear, comprehensive guide shows you exactly how to heal it. In Healing Candida Overgrowth: A Natural Plan to Rebalance Gut and Immunity, you’ll learn how to identify the signs of Candida imbalance and follow a four-phase, science-informed approach to recover naturally. Written in plain, motivating language, this ebook provides: Clear explanations of symptoms, causes, and the gut-immune connection A phased, anti-Candida diet with sample...

Explore the life, legacy, and spiritual power of Saint John the Baptist in this richly detailed and accessible book. From his prophetic role in the Judean desert to his lasting influence across Christianity, Islam, and world spiritual traditions, this work offers historical insight, devotional guidance, and reflections for seekers of all backgrounds. Learn about his miracles, his martyrdom, his Akathist, the meaning behind ancient prayers and icons, and the continued relevance of his message today. Whether you're a lifelong believer or spiritually curious, John the Baptist: Voice in the ...

Wild meets Endless Love in this multilayered story of love, survival, and self-discovery McKenna Berney is a lucky girl. She has a loving family and has been accepted to college for the fall. But McKenna has a different goal in mind: much to the chagrin of her parents, she defers her college...

Large corporations, big governments, and other centralized organizations have long determined and dominated the way we work, access healthcare, get an education, feed ourselves, and generally go about our lives.