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There are at least 100 things wrong with Meredith Schwarzwelder. In fact, keeping track of these things is the only way David Carew has managed to remain living with him for as long as he has. Meredith is an irredeemable eccentric who flirts with everyone in his path (#3 on the list), cries at anything (#35), makes the worst coffee in the world (#70), and talks to mice, or imagines he does (#50).

The book examines the relationship between the presidency and the sport, and argues through stories that the two naturally go together. Golf is the sport of presidents. It defines the presidency. It is a game of patience, concentration, focus, and moving forward toward a target. The job is about aim and guiding others toward an end goal amid the obstacle, and the job requires simplicity and making progress in as fewer moves as possible. Golf allows access to the president, and it is also a form of communication the leader uses to send subtle messages to the public.

Theology is not just something we study in books or articles or debate in academic ivory towers. It is something we live, breathe, and practice in the messiness and creative chaos of our lives. Whether you are ordained clergy, a lay person like me discerning their calling to ministry, an artist seeking to understand the sacred in your work, or someone curious about how theology intersects the world around us, this podcast has got you.

Dein astrologischer Wochenausblick - von und mit Sternenfee Alexandra Kruse. Als eine der bekanntesten Astrologinnen im deutschsprachigen Raum – gefeierte Autorin (Vogue, InSTyle, Annabelle, CNT, ...) Kolumnistin, Stimme und Mutter des Kosmo(s.) Sie verbindet uraltes Sternenwissen mit Popkultur, Mode und Magie, schreibt über Chanel und Neumonde ebenso elegant wie über Saturn und Selfcare, und macht so Astrologie nahbar, sinnlich und stylish. Mit Humor, Tiefgang und einem Hauch Glitzer verwandelt sie jedes Horoskop in ein Kunstwerk.

🎙️ Podcast de true crime.Certains crimes sont spectaculaires. D’autres passent inaperçus. Tous racontent quelque chose.Disparitions, meurtres, légitime défense, dérives judiciaires, violences médicales : dans chaque épisode, nous creusons là où les regards glissent trop vite.Ici, on ne cherche pas seulement les coupables traditionnels, mais aussi ce (et ceux) qui permettent que ça recommence. Encore. Et encore.Des histoires vraies. Des angles rares. Un regard critique.🎧 Disponible sur toutes les plateformes. Mini-séries exclusives sur Patreon.

In London ist die Erdhexe Arina zusammen mit ihren zwei Schwestern dafür zuständig, die Schattenwesen an der altehrwürdigen Universität der Stadt im Auge zu behalten. Als Arinas Schwestern jedoch in Gefahr geraten, wendet sich das Blatt schlagartig, denn nur Henry kann ihr jetzt noch helfen. Wer ist wirklich auf ihrer Seite? Und warum wird selbst ihr Herz zum Verräter, wenn es um Henry geht?

Baan kwijt, vriend kwijt, woning kwijt. Er rest Jo Müller niets anders dan op bijna veertigjarige leeftijd weer bij haar ouders in te trekken. Met een stevige portie optimisme in haar bagage vliegt Jo naar de Highlands. Duncan denkt helaas dat Jo een volleerd hovenier is en hij drijft haar met zijn eisen tot waanzin. Jo, die van beroep eigenlijk kok is, probeert haar tekortkomingen koste wat het kost te verbergen – wat natuurlijk eindigt in chaos.

Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. With the hearts of 17 princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of her own. To punish her daughter, the Sea Queen transforms Lira into the one thing they loathe most - a human. Robbed of her song, Lira has until the winter solstice to deliver Prince Elian's heart to the Sea Queen and or remain a human forever.

Decentralized finance (DeFi) is a rapidly growing field in fintech, having grown from $700 million to $100 billion over the past three years alone. But the lack of reliable information makes this area both risky and murky. In this practical book, experienced securities attorney Alexandra Damsker explains DeFi's role in both blockchain and finance. Ideal for developers looking to build decentralized applications (DApps), this book compares DeFi to traditional bank-led fintech and explains why DeFi is exploding in interest and popularity.

Per sedici anni, Selestra è rimasta intrappolata nella torre sulla Montagna Fluttuante preparandosi a prendere il posto della madre come strega del re, e manifestare i poteri per predire la morte dei richiedenti alla Festa delle Predizioni. Come soldato dell’esercito reale, Nox è un candidato improbabile per la Festa, ma spinto dalla vendetta è determinato a rubare l’immortalità al re e a uccidere le sue streghe, partendo proprio da Selestra. Tuttavia, quando lei gli tocca la mano per la sua prima predizione, i loro destini si intrecciano e la morte marchia le anime di entrambi.

Callum Walker kills people for a living. Although he doesn't get a say in who his boss puts on his list, he likes to hunt people who hurt children in his spare time. After a misunderstanding that leads Callum to believe Ryan Fairview—a local funeral director—is responsible for hurting one of the neighbourhood children, he finds his next target. However, Ryan isn't like other morticians. He can see dead people. So, when Callum breaks into Fairview Funerals ready to kill him, Ryan is shocked to find that his would-be murderer is haunted by all the people he's killed.

Between August and October 1720, two female pirates named Anne Bonny and Mary Read terrorized the Caribbean in and around Jamaica. Despite their short career, they became two of the most notorious pirates during the height of the eighteenth-century Golden Age of Piracy. In a world dominated by men, they became infamous for their bravery, cruelty and unwavering determination to escape the social constraints placed on women during that time.

Wallflower heiress Lydia Hope-Wallace's secret life as the anyonymous author of seditious political pamphlets has led her into a correspondence with the charming Earl of Strathrannoch. When she learns he's in dire financial straits, Lydia sets out for Scotland to offer him a marriage of convenience. Arthur Baird, Earl of Strathrannoch, is stunned when a bewitching stranger offers him her hand in marriage - but when he realizes that his traitorous brother has been writing to her under his name, he's bloody furious.

Compelling and perceptive, Tomb Sweeping probes the loyalties we hold: to relatives, to strangers, and to ourselves. In stories set across the US and Asia, Alexandra Chang immerses us in the lives of immigrant families, grocery store employees, expecting parents, and guileless lab assistants.

When seventeen-year-old Violet is left heartbroken by the captain of her school's ice hockey team, she vows to never date a jock again. But, in an attempt to prove she's moved on, she turns to the most unlikely person—her ex's biggest rival, the notorious captain of the Ransom Devils. Reed Darling is gorgeous, mysterious, and intimidating, both on and off the ice. Wild rumors constantly circulate about him, and the only thing people love to talk about more than his hockey skills are his exploits as a ruthless heartbreaker. Who better to serve as Violet's fake boyfriend?

En lo que se refiere a sexo, Johanna y Patrick habían probado infinidad de cosas. Pero cuando su amiga swinger Rebecca les visitó una noche, descubrieron nuevas maneras de explorar que nunca hubieran imaginado. ¿En qué consiste ser swinger? ¿Qué ocurre dentro de esos misteriosos clubes? Este breve relato erótico guiará a Johanna y Patrick a través de un laberinto de placer.

From your body temperature to your bedtime rituals, you might be surprised at what could help you sleep better at night - and what could be making you sleep worse. Here are some easy microsteps you can start implementing tonight.

Born in China’s northwestern province, Sayragul Sauytbay trained as a doctor before being appointed a senior civil servant. But her life was upended when the Chinese authorities incarcerated her. Her crime? Being Kazakh, one of China’s ethnic minorities. The northwestern province borders the largest number of foreign nations and is the point in China that is the closest to Europe. In recent years, it has become home to more than 1,200 penal camps - modern-day gulags that are estimated to house three million members of the Kazakh and Uyghur minorities.

Many men have written about Tibet and its secret lore, but few have actually penetrated it to learn its ancient wisdom. Among those few was Madame Alexandra David-Neel, a French orientalist. A practicing Buddhist...she actually lived in Tibet for more than 14 years. Magic and Mystery in Tibet tells the story of her experiences in Tibet, among lamas and magicians. It is neither a travel book nor an autobiography but a study of psychic discovery, a description of the occult and mystical theories and psychic training practices of Tibet.