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Did you ever think about where your jeans come from? How about the people who made your T-shirt, or what happens to the clothes you grow out of when you're done wearing them? The fabrics clothes are made of, the way they are designed and sewn and shipped around the world, and the way we consume them and get rid of them - every step in this process has a big impact on our environment, on the people who work in clothing factories, and on our cultures.

It is said that once the pain of the addiction is greater than the reward, that is when change occurs. Sex addiction is a shameful topic. There are some books written for male sex addicts, but few from a female sex addict’s point of view. I am an American middle-class mom who works as a physician.

Lady Bridgerton tanzt. Violet Bridgertons Geschichte beginnt vor dem Tod ihres Mannes. Sie ist nicht nur eine leidenschaftliche Ehefrau und die besorgte Mutter, die die Geschicke ihrer acht Kinder Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory und Hyacinth günstig lenken möchte. Vor allem ist sie eine Frau mit einem gütigen Herzen, und dies ist ihre Geschichte.

Wer ist Lady Whistledown? London, 1824: Seit langem ist Penelope heimlich in den umschwärmten Colin Bridgerton verliebt – hoffnungslos, da der begehrte Junggeselle sie, ein unscheinbares Mauerblümchen, bis jetzt gar nicht wahrgenommen hat. Doch dann begegnet sie ihm im Haus seiner Schwester. In einem bewegenden Gespräch gesteht Colin ihr, wie sehr er sich nach wahrer Liebe sehnt, und küsst sie zärtlich. Fortan hat er nur noch Augen für sie. Aber Penelope hat ein Geheimnis, dessen Enthüllung ihr unverhofftes Glück gefährden würde.

For Indigo Phillips, life has always been about basking in the shadow of her identical twin, Violet - the perfectly dressed, gentle, popular sister. The only problem the girls had in their lives was the occasional chaos that came with being part of the Phillips family brood. But when Violet becomes terminally ill and plans to die on her own terms via medically assisted death, Indigo spirals into desperation in her efforts to cope. That’s when she begins to hear a mysterious voice- a voice claiming to be God.

Cayden Chappell has been interested in Ginny for months, and she's definitely interested in him, too. They've attended all of her social functions together over the holidays, but everything is so stiff and formal. He's not sure if he's getting the real version of Ginny or the one wearing a mask to keep up appearances. When her mother tells Cayden that horses and whiskey don't mix and that he needs to end their relationship, he doesn't know how to disobey someone as powerful as Wendy Winters.

This is the true story, a psychology memoir, of a 29-year-old lifelong perfectionist who struggled with the mental health disorders of skin picking, nail biting, and hair pulling. Starting from a young age, this resulted in years of hiding her body-focused repetitive behaviors from everyone she knew while simultaneously pursuing a professional career in psychology to treat others with the same exact challenges.

Amber Brown is happy her dad has moved back to New Jersey, but her mom isn't. It means the beginning of shared custody, and that means more fighting. Amber feels as if half of her belongs to her mom and half of her belongs to her dad, and that doesn't feel good at all. Then her mom says she can't get her ears pierced, but her dad doesn't know that. Amber makes a decision. Something has to belong to her, so why shouldn't it be her ears?

It is said that there is a universe close by adjacent to our own. A place where anything is possible. Where illusions become reality and the delicate fabric of time becomes torn to reveal the weird, strange or unexplainable. This is The Phantasmagoria.

Birds of a feather flock together. We're all in the same boat. Great minds think alike. While just figures of speech to some, they reflect a simple truth - it's the company we keep that often determines the level of personal growth and professional success we achieve in life. Business leaders exchange information and ideas. They network to make deals and build partnerships. They work together to optimize best practices, and they reach out to leaders outside their companies to accelerate growth.

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain has helped over 90,000 individuals manage their pain and strive to live satisfying, fulfilling lives. In the new second edition, the authors have carefully developed and improved every chapter. Packed with useful advice, tips, strategies, and positive reinforcement, the book empowers listeners to become their own informed pain self-managers.

At 12, Emily Parmenter is left mostly to herself after her mother disappears and her beloved older brother dies. Emily has built a life around the faded plantation where her remote father and hunting-obsessed brothers raise hunting spaniels. It is a meager, masculine world, but to Emily it has magic. And then comes Lulu Foxworth, troubled daughter of a truly grand plantation, who has run away from her hectic Charleston debutante season.

The testimony that the author has gleaned for this audiobook from the 30-year record of the House Un-American Activities Committee focuses on HUAC's treatment of artists, intellectuals, and performers. This highly listenable and absorbing collection of significant excerpts from the hearings shows with painful clarity how HUAC grew from a panel that investigated possible subversive activities in a "dignified" manner to a huge, unrelenting accusatory finger from which almost no one was safe.

Sistah Vegan is a series of narratives, critical essays, poems, and reflections from a diverse community of North American Black-identified vegans. Collectively, these activists are de-colonizing their bodies and minds via whole-foods veganism.

With her feet firmly planted in the present, Apep no longer a threat and with a pair of twins on the way, Lex is ready to settle back into her normal life - or what qualifies as normal now that her family knows everything about the secret world of the Nejerets, mythic gods of time.

Thirty classic Chinese tales, carefully selected from Chinese history and literature, capture scenes, perspectives, and attitudes reflecting the Chinese spirit across thousands of years. Editor's commentary follows each story, comparing eastern and western culture through anecdotal and academic analysis. Easily accessible to learners of all ages and abilities, this collection is an excellent introduction to Chinese culture, as well as the perfect resource for listeners who want to reconnect with their heritage.

They Know Everything About You is a groundbreaking exposé of how government agencies and tech corporations monitor virtually every aspect of our lives, and a fierce defense of privacy and democracy. The revelation that the government has access to a vast trove of personal online data demonstrates that we already live in a surveillance society. But the erosion of privacy rights extends far beyond big government.

Canyon was once on top without a financial care in the world. With his boo, Symba, by his side, he never imagined the law - and an affair with his baby mama - would catch up with him. Blue and Zac, like any young couple - have faced their fair share of problems. But things really get complicated when a new guy comes into the picture. Raelyn and Caesar were the perfect match made in heaven - until an unexpected robbery took place. Now they're slowly picking up the pieces while they try to start new.

Internationally renowned actor Geraint Wyn Davies performs Dylan Thomas’ best-known and most beloved poems: “Fern Hill,” “Death Shall Have No Dominion,” and the eternal, “Do Not Go Gentle.” Also included are complete (and abridged) performances of the best selling "A Child’s Christmas in Wales" and "A Visit to Grandpa’s."

Travel to Kenya and see if you can spot giraffes, elephants, lions and other African animals! Dinosaur bones and giant crocodile fossils discovered in Kenya reveal that the country has been home to a variety of wildlife for millions of years. Learn more about Kenya’s wildlife, and explore Kenyan culture and the diversity of people that call this beautiful place home.