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The summer of 1968 is warm and humid, but rife with possibilities. Something is in the air; something more than thunder and lightning. Sally and her husband, Otis, have decided to spend the summer in their small cabin by The North Sea. Her career as a ballerina is over, and Sally is ready to have children. She spends her days enjoying the sun, thinking of her future and trying to make her husband be as interested in her, as he is in his congregation. But, when she is injured on the beach, she meets the doctor, James Black, who does more than just fix her leg.

From developing leadership skills to mastering communication and networking, Career Advancement for Women covers the key areas you need to focus on to succeed in today's competitive job market. Regardless of whether you're at the initial stage of your career or striving to elevate your current position, this audiobook serves as the ultimate handbook to empower you, boost your confidence, and help you attain a sense of fulfillment in your workplace.

During the kissing season, one kiss from Remy or her older sister Maggie will give the boy—or girl—good luck. Or so it has been for all the Holloway girls before. But this year, Remy's first season, she doesn't follow the rules, dooming the boy she kisses to bad luck that almost kills him and leaving Remy with a cursed kissing season. Now Remy is adamant about keeping her lips to herself. But the new boy in town is making it hard to keep her promise. Especially because he seems to really want to get to know her, and isn't just using her for the Holloway luck.

Seit Monaten wird Nuria von einem Unbekannten verfolgt. Um dem Stalker zu entkommen, verlässt sie ihre Heimat Spanien und flüchtet nach Australien, wo sie als Au-pair arbeitet. Doch weitere Geheimnisse warten dort auf sie: Die Tochter der Familie ist verschwunden, und Zain, der älteste Sohn, scheint mehr darüber zu wissen, als er zugibt. Seine düstere Ausstrahlung nervt Nuria gewaltig und zieht sie dennoch in seinen Bann. Ein verhängnisvolles Verlangen, denn plötzlich lauert ihr Stalker nachts wieder in den Schatten ihres Zimmers, um sie ausgerechnet vor Zain zu beschützen.

När livet vänder är en känslofylld berättelse om en kvinnas tuffa kamp mot bröstcancer. Läsaren får ta del av den cancerdrabbade kvinnans vardag som fylls av sjukhusbesök och behandlingar men också värdefulla, fina stunder tillsammans med familjen. Texten är självutlämnande och författaren vågar visa sin sårbarhet. Berättelsen ger en bra inblick i vad som väntar för någon som nyss har fått ett cancerbesked. Det är en berättelse om hur livet och vardagen snabbt kan förändras, och en berättelse om tålamod och kämpaglöd.

Bas heeft echt geen zin in kerst dit jaar; zijn vrienden zijn allemaal druk en door het coronavirus kan hij eigenlijk ook zelf maar weinig ondernemen. Als hij op eerste kerstdag voor zijn ogen een motorrijder onderuit ziet gaan, krijgt zijn kerst een heel andere wending.

Fun fact: Nellie Samsin has ten days left of high school, and she’s never been kissed—which is fine with her. She’s been more focused on editing the yearbook and being named valedictorian than worrying about a boyfriend. But when she has a chance to kiss her longtime crush, she hopes it will be a magical experience. Until she learns it was all a lie, a hurtful prank orchestrated by her so-called best friend, leaving Nellie heartbroken and angry with everyone involved.