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Dubbed "the poet laureate of medicine" by The New York Times, Dr. Oliver Sacks is one of the great medical writers and storytellers of our time. He has transformed our understanding of the human mind and restored narrative to a central place in the practice of medicine. His best-selling books, including Awakenings, The Man Who Mistook his Wife for a Hat, and An Anthropologist on Mars, entertain, enlighten, and inspire his many fans around the world.

She Stoops to Conquer is the comedic drama that depicts the story of Charles Marlow, a wealthy young man who is promised to a woman that he has never met. While he is eager to meet her, Charles is quite shy in the company of women of wealth, however in the company of women of the lower classes he transforms into a lecherous rogue. Learning of this, Kate Hardcastle, the woman he is promised too, pretends to be a serving-maid in order to win Charles's affections.

Nombreuses et nombreux sont celles et ceux qui prennent leur sommeil pour acquis et présument qu'il vient naturellement. La préparation au sommeil nécessite que l'on y prête attention et qu'on l'approche avec bienveillance afin d'apaiser le corps et l'esprit. S'endormir en étant détendu.e et se réveiller en se sentant vraiment reposé.e : c'est ce que promet "Deep Sleep", un programme divisé en 28 séances guidées. Ecoutez-en une chaque jour pour retrouver un sommeil profond et réparateur.

Gen X—often overlooked, sandwiched between the Boomers and Millennials—has a unique story to tell about aging. "Gen X: From Mixtapes to Menopause - A Short Story About Growing Up and Growing Older" dives into the journey of a generation raised on grunge, MTV, and the dawn of the digital age, now navigating the complexities of midlife. With wit, wisdom, and a bit of irreverence, this short story book explores what it means to grow older while staying true to the rebellious spirit of Gen X.

A most provocative business parable for our troubled times, LeaderShift is the story of how David Mersher, the successful CEO of IndyTech, sets out to discover why the United States is losing its leadership edge and what he can do to turn things around and make America truly great again. In the process, Mersher and his team learn how the Five Laws of Decline are eroding the nation's economy - quietly ruining businesses and big institutions - and what American executives and citizens need to do to put a stop to this.

In life, money exerts significant control, while freedom holds paramount importance. In this book, you will discover a path to attain both. Jim shares his personal journey, detailing his transition from childhood scarcity and homelessness to adult wealth and abundance, offering guidance on how you can achieve the same. Jim challenges conventional beliefs about money, shedding light on the real principles in a straightforward and easily understandable manner.

Simon liked the idea of having a Fated Mate; after all, Ra and Seth certainly seem happy enough. A random encounter in Jackson changes his thinking though, making him wonder if he should have thought that mate thing through more thoroughly. As a snake shifter, he was used to being alone. Who cared if he upset anyone or not? But his old behavior wasn’t going to win him any hearts, including his mate’s.

Hinter Wiener Schmäh, Lebenslust und Zauberkunst lauert ein grausamer Mörder. Wien, 1896: Ausgerechnet bei dem Zaubertrick "Die zersägte Jungfrau" stirbt die junge Bühnendarstellerin vor dem schockierten Publikum. Inspektor Leopold von Herzfeldt ermittelt, ihm dicht auf den Fersen ist die Reporterin Julia Wolf, seine unglückliche große Liebe. Rund um den Prater werden weitere Frauen getötet. Junge Dirnen und Dienstmädchen, die keiner groß vermisst. Jede der Toten ist anders verkleidet. Ist es ein und derselbe Mörder? Leo braucht Unterstützung und wendet sich an seinen Freund Augustin Rothmayer.

Hank's school is hosting its first-ever Build-a-Robot competition, and Hank is ready to win. There's just one problem: He completely forgot about the contest! While other kids have been working on their robots for a month, Hank has just two days to create an amazing robot that will wow the judges and win him the trophy. To make matters worse, there might be another problem, too. Hank has no idea how to build a robot! With help from Jaden, a robot expert at his school, Hank and his friends construct their robot, Stanley, just in time.

From November 6 to November 12, 2005, natural healer and herbal medicine specialist Dr. Sebi shared details about his autobiography and his life's work with author Beverly Oliver at his healing center in Honduras, Central America. Usha Village is the setting for Seven Days in Usha Village: A Conversation with Dr. Sebi. Herman Washington narrates the voice of the late Dr. Sebi.

Oliver Pötzsch: Der König des historischen Kriminalromans - Teil 2 der beliebten "Henker"-Saga. Ein vergifteter Pfarrer. Ein geheimnisvoller Sarkophag. Ein berüchtigter Geheimorden. Der Schongauer Henker Jakob Kuisl, seine Tochter Magdalena und der Medicus Simon suchen den legendären Schatz der Templer - und dabei sind sie nicht allein. Denn nicht nur eine Räuberbande, auch ein unheimlicher schwarzer Mönch hat schon längst die Verfolgung aufgenommen.

Take Your Place in the Greatest Revival of All Time Could we be headed for another Azusa Street Revival—only this time with an even greater global outpouring of God’s glory? Diving deep into the extraordinary story of the Azusa Street Revival—and its ongoing impact on the global church—revival experts and bestselling authors Jeff Oliver and Rick Joyner reveal the keys to igniting an even greater movement today. Full of incredible testimonies, biblical teaching, and captivating storytelling, Keys to Experiencing Azusa Fire reveals that this miraculous revival is not just history, but...

There’s a big world out there—do you want to make your mark on it? Are you hungry for more money, success, confidence, or security? To get to that next level, you’ve got to make it happen. Entrepreneurship is one of the best ways to move your life and career forward, so long as you have proper expectations and the mindset for success. Oliver Seidler had to learn these lessons the hard way. He started his own real estate company right before the recession, fought like crazy to keep it alive during the lean years, then saw rapid growth and expansion in the years that followed.

Nous ne disposons que de 4 000 semaines sur Terre, en moyenne. Alors pourquoi gaspillons-nous une si grande partie de ce temps avec des tâches qui ne nous procurent pas de joie ? Il faut se rendre à l'évidence : la durée de vie moyenne de l'être humain est scandaleusement courte. Ceux d'entre nous qui atteignent l'âge de 80 ans n'auront vécu qu'un peu plus de 4 000 semaines. Comment est-il possible de faire des projets ambitieux dans un laps de temps aussi court ?

Original-Hörspiel zu Oliver Kerns Kult-Ermittler Fellinger – bayrischer Regionalkrimi mit Humor und Herz Grantelig und geradeheraus – das ist der Fellinger. Seines Zeichens Lebensmittelkontrolleur in einer Kleinstadt im Bayrischen Wald – und Hobby-Ermittler! Denn ausgerechnet an diesem idyllischen Fleckchen häufen sich rätselhafte Todesfälle vom abgestürzten Senffabrikanten bis zur Frauenleiche im Sarg des verschwundenen Bürgermeisters. Da sich die Polizei der Aufklärung in bayerischer Gemütlichkeit widmet, ist der Fellinger stets zuerst am Tatort.

Growing up in the Bronx, Billie Grand sought solace in music, finding herself in the pulsing beats, striking lyrics, and mesmerizing voices that saved her when money issues and familial strife proved deafening. When she finally lands a coveted A&R assistant role at Lit Music Productions, one of the largest music labels in the country, it initially seems like everything she’s dreamed of—sleek offices, exclusive parties, flashy dealmaking—and she can’t wait until it’s her turn to find the next breakout headliner.

Based on firsthand experiences from six years of professional work as a librarian in high-poverty neighborhoods of Washington, DC, as well as interviews and research, Overdue begins with Oliver's first day at an "unusual" branch: Northwest One. Using her experience at this branch allows Oliver to highlight the national problems that have existed in libraries since they were founded: racism, segregation, and class inequalities.

In Quit Your F*cking Job, Oliver Trojahn shows you that everything you want in life is waiting, but first you need to reject the principles of the American dream, or as he calls it, the great American hoax. Whether your dream is to start a passion business, travel the world, or just have time to stop and smell the roses, the first step is quitting your job and embracing the unconventional. This book shows you how. Oliver spent seven years in the corporate nine to five grind, slowly accumulating cash-flowing real estate on the side.

Oliver Jeffers offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child - and in doing so gifts children and parents everywhere with a gently sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home. Insightfully sweet, with a gentle humor and poignancy, here is Oliver Jeffers' user's guide to life on Earth. He created it specially for his son, yet with a universality that embraces all children and their parents.

JACOB - Hiring a rent boy to get over my sexual hang ups is either the most brilliant idea I’ve ever had, or the worst. It’s hard to tell. I mean, what do I know? I’m an almost 30-year-old virgin. Everyone else makes it look so easy, but my head makes it the most complicated thing in the world. And then I book Evan for an evening, and everything gets infinitely more complicated. It’s not anything he does. He’s perfect. Being with him is perfect. Touching him comes naturally. Flirting with him is effortless.