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"Remember you must die" says the telephone caller.This the voice, and message communicated in a series of anonymous calls made to many elderly people. Including; Dame Lettie, a blue-blooded reformer, Godfrey - her rather irritating brother, and his once fabulous novelist wife Charmian. But who is the caller? And why are they reminding them of this final truth? It's unsettling and mysterious. The activity increases and soon a witch-hunt is in full force, with nobody beyond suspicion.

An enchanting New York Times and international best seller and award-winner about life, art, literature, philosophy, culture, class, privilege, and power, seen through the eyes of a 54-year-old French concierge and a precocious but troubled 12-year-old girl.

The Girls of Slender Means is the third Muriel Spark audio release of 2012, following The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and The Complete Short Stories. It is 1945; a time of cultural and political change, and also one of slender means. Spark's evocative and sharply drawn novel focuses on a group of women living together in a hostel in Kensington who face new challenges in uncertain times. The novel is at once dramatic and character-based, and shows Muriel Spark at the height of her literary powers.

The Complete Short Stories is a collection to be loved and cherished, from one of the finest short-story writers of the twentieth century. From the cruel irony of A member of the Family to the fateful echoes of The Go-Away Bird and the unexpectedly sinister The Girl I Left Behind Me, in settings that range from South Africa to the Portobello Road, Muriel Spark coolly probes the idiosyncrasies that lurk beneath the veneer of human respectability, displaying the acerbic wit and wisdom that are the hallmarks of her unique talent.

"You girls are my vocation... I am dedicated to you in my prime." So says Miss Jean Brodie, a teacher unlike any other. She is proud and cultured. A romantic, with progressive, sometimes shocking ideas and aspirations for the girls in her charge. When she decides to transform a select group of pupils into the 'crème de la crème' at the Marcia Blaine School they become the Brodie set. In exchange for their undivided loyalty the girls earn a special place of honour and privilege within the school. Yet they are also introduced to a startling new world of adult games....

Lise is thin, neither good-looking nor bad-looking. One day she walks out of her office, acquires a gaudy new outfit, adopts a girlier tone of voice and heads to the airport to fly south. On the plane she takes a seat between two men. One is delighted with her company, the other is deeply perturbed. So begins an unnerving journey into the darker recesses of human nature.

People are drawn to, and influenced by, leaders who communicate authentically, connect with people, and have immediate impact. So how do you become one? How can you learn to “own the room?” This book will help you develop your leadership presence. The authors offer a simple and compelling framework as well as practices for developing your "signature voice." Wherever you sit in an organization, you can develop presence if you are able to do two things well: demonstrate your authentic value and distinction; and connect to others in a positive way.

Managing your wealth doesn't have to be complicated. In "Wealth Management Made Easy," you'll find a comprehensive guide to simplifying the often daunting world of wealth management. Learn the essential strategies to master your finances, make informed decisions, and secure a prosperous future for you and your family.

Espacio creado para compartir contigo las grandezas de nuestro Dios

What comes to your mind when thinking about Italy? Pizza, sun and beach? Dolce vita? But have you ever looked behind this? Thanks to „zis - Stiftung für Studienreisen“ who funded and helped me throughout the project, I travelled through Italy for 5 weeks talking to young people about politics! How do they feel about the current situation since there’s a right-wing government in charge? Do they see a future, do they have hope? Grab a pizza and follow me on this journey, a path of young, Italian voices sharing their stories. Boost your Italian knowledge, question DOLCE VITA!

En tant que coach je peux vous accompagner sur de nombreux sujets de votre vie, que ce soit dans votre monde professionnel ou personnel. Parfois, je peux avoir besoin de faire appel à des savoirs autres que les miens pour aider la personne que j'accompagne. Ses savoirs je les trouve chez d'autres thérapeutes, d'autres praticiens. Pour élargir mes connaissances j'ai décidé d'aller à la rencontre de ces praticiens et de ces thérapeutes qui nous font du bien. Une fois par mois, ils vous raconteront leurs pratiques, leurs disciplines et vous donneront des astuces pour votre quotidien. Vous ...

Welcome to the world of financial success and prosperity! In "Wealth Management Made Easy: A Guide on Mastering Your Finances," you'll discover a straightforward path to simplifying wealth management and achieving the financial success you desire. Managing your wealth can often feel overwhelming and complex, but this audiobook breaks down the barriers, providing you with practical strategies and easy-to-follow guidance. Whether you're a beginner or seeking to refine your financial approach, this comprehensive guide will empower you to take control of your finances with confidence.

La vida de la Rut té l'aparença normal de qualsevol adolescent de la seva edat. Ha començat a estudiar art en un nou institut, força allunyat de la seva llar, on ha trobat un nou grup d'amigues i un nou amor que treu el cap. Però sota la roba porta un secret que arrossega des de la infància i que no vol compartir amb ningú: una llarga cicatriu que li travessa la cintura, per on van operar-la de càncer. La vergonya, la por, les inseguretats... la Rut aprendrà, a mesura que avança el llibre, a combatre les preocupacions que l'assetgen.

We all want to get to the next level of our career, but so many of us get stuck. Longtime leadership coach Muriel Wilkins takes you inside real-life leadership coaching sessions with high performers working to overcome professional challenges and grow as leaders. Listen in on real conversations and leave with new insights and practical guidance for your own career. The views expressed on this podcast are those of its hosts, guests, and callers, and not those of Harvard Business Review.

Weihnachten 1888. Nach einer aufreibenden Zeit in Edinburgh ist Ian Frey froh, die Feiertage auf dem englischen Landgut seiner vornehmen Familie zu verbringen. Besinnliche, friedvolle Abende mit Brandy am Kaminfeuer, köstliche Speisen und die traditionelle Hirschjagd erwarten ihn. Doch dann taucht ein ungebetener Gast in Gloucestershire auf.

Monsieur Pierre Arthens är världens främste matkritiker, gastronomins Påve, de överdådiga festmåltidernas Messias. Han kommer att dö i morgon. Han vet om det men han bryr sig inte: vid dödsrikets port söker han desperat efter en smak som vibrerar i hans hjärta, en smak från barndomen eller ungdomsåren, en originell och underbar anrättning som han anar är mer värd än alla de gästabud han har upplevt i egenskap av fulländad finsmakare. Så han minns.

Edinburgh, 1888. Der begnadete Ermittler Ian Frey wird von London nach Schottland zwangsversetzt. Für den kultivierten Engländer eine wahre Strafe. Als er seinen neuen Vorgesetzten, Inspector McGray, kennenlernt, findet er all seine Vorurteile bestätigt: Ungehobelt, abergläubisch und bärbeißig, hat der Schotte seinen ganz eigenen Ehrenkodex. Doch dann bringt ein schier unlösbarer Fall die beiden grundverschiedenen Männer zusammen: Ein Violinist wird grausam in seinem Heim ermordet.

Un viatge per la costa espanyola que canviarà la relació que té amb les seves mares, amb el món i amb si mateixa. Corre l'any 1986 i la Mar, de deu anys, comença un trajecte en cotxe fins a Andalusia. Una de les seves mares es queda a Barcelona, mentre l'altre agafa la carretera amb la Mar. Pel camí recolliran un jove autoestopista, cantaran cançons de pop i discutiran per bajanades. Durant aquestes vacances, la Mar aprendrà més de si mateixa, dels seus sentiments i de la vida.

Surrendering to the way of life isn't always easy. It requires us to make conscious choices, let go of what we can't control, and a lot of patience - at its essence, surrendering challenges us to turn our ego and self-will over to our higher self. By doing so, we're letting go of what doesn't serve us but instead leads us to embrace the truth of uncertainty, connection, and oneness with the world around us. 

À Édimbourg dans les années trente, Mademoiselle Brodie enseigne dans une des écoles de filles les plus huppées d'Écosse. Ses méthodes d'éducation très personnelles et son charisme lui valent l'admiration de ses élèves les plus brillantes, un petit groupe de jeunes filles qu'elle nomme le "clan Brodie". Face à elle se dresse la presque intégralité de ses collègues, choqués par son enseignement d'avant-garde qui jure tant avec la rigueur historique observée dans l'école.