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Equal is an inspiring book about how we should and can fight for equal pay and other kinds of equality in the workplace, by former BBC China editor Carrie Gracie. Gracie joined a group of high-profile BBC women who challenged the national broadcaster over equal pay after enforced disclosures revealed huge gaps between top men and women. Gracie had insisted on equal pay at the time of her China posting, and after trying with other BBC women to put things right through negotiation, she eventually resigned her post, complaining publicly of a 'secretive and illegal' pay culture.

Lucy: The Hiking Bunny is about going out and having a summer adventure outdoors.

Lo último que Susie esperaba en la mañana después del apocalipsis eran sandías. Lo último que Na'ima esperaba era viajar a Marte. Pero, ¿Habrá Sandías en Marte?

Wanjirũ works too hard on her real estate career. But except for many acquittances, and her recent phenomenon of stories bubbling in her head, she doesn’t feel a sense of connection or any personal belonging besides making a living. All this work and no play stress her to the limit.

You are sure to laugh when a Nevada housewife, struggling through her own midlife crisis, shares her experiences while teaching in China. Through a plentitude of cultural nuances and interesting characters, Salyer details her touching and provocative journey leading to a greater appreciation for everything American. Whether you desire to teach abroad, make a life change or merely satisfy your own curiosity, this story is filled with the truths of one woman's journey and teaching experience abroad.

Not Dead Yet studies the uncertainties of loss, turning a gaze toward the often-silenced voices of the infirm, elderly, and adolescent. Rich in humor and honesty, Hadley Moore’s debut collection of short stories presents a contemporary set of narratives from a lush cast of characters. We find the protagonists of her stories tenderly revealing their pain after the loss of loved ones and coping with the voids left by the passing of youth, happiness, and fulfilment.

Kelsey Callahan is smart, tough and fiercely loyal to her friends. She wants nothing more than to follow in her father's footsteps and become a detective just like her hero, Sherlock Holmes. A natural leader, problem-solver and lover of mysteries, Kelsey finally gets the chance to solve a mystery of her own when Ethan, a cute but enigmatic loner, appears in her class.

This audiobook provides a platform for improving your day to day life during your 9-5. Challenge your choices on why you're working where you are now. Learn about and implement little daily cheats to make the workday more palatable. Find and define your support networks and how they can contribute to your comfort and confidence levels. This book should help ease the grind of the day-to-day and get you closer to finding happiness and satisfaction in your vocation.

It's all about love was the lesson learned. Carrie shares the funny, the heartbreaking and the sobering moments that have made hers a colorful life. She eventually decided to let go of the anger and fear that threatened her joy. Her mission to show love, extend grace, and give courage with a groovy attitude seems to help when the storm clouds roll in with a thunderous rumble. She prefers the blue skies, but who doesn't? Some days, we feel like the clouds in our lives are just too much to bear.

StraightJacket Publications Presents Midnight Forever is a collection of short horror stories by Brandon D. Henry. There are stories of ghosts, things that go bump in the night, shadows in fog, a boogieman, evil dolls, and a vampire or two.

Eve Doucette finally almost has it all. She's free from her mistake of an ex-husband and just landed her dream job: project manager for a new City Hall and drafter of the final design. That is, until a handsome architect sweeps into town to commandeer her blueprints. Famous architect Matt Brison is unsatisfied with his mundane life in Toronto. When the mayor of Halifax asks him to spearhead his City Hall project, Matt jumps at the opportunity. There's just one problem: the feisty and beautiful project lead, Eve, who isn't exactly thrilled about her new "coworker" hijacking her design.

Do you hear strange noises in the night? Do you ever think there are monsters under your bed? Poor Oscar does, and it's causing him to have scary dreams. It's time for the Dream Catcher Rescue Squad to help. But what if the Moon Drifters get to Oscar first?

If having a better understanding of whom God created you to be interests you, and if you have a nagging space in your heart you need to fill, Carrie invites you to take a journey with her through this book to help discover how to tap into the good life: the life God intended you to live! Who you choose to be matters, and you do get to choose!

In this audiobook, we will go over how to step out of your shell and overcome social anxiety the right way. There are many ways out there on the Internet that may make social anxiety worsen. We will only talk about methods that will help you. Many websites say that shyness is a negative trait and is one that people should strive to get over. This book absolutely does not stand by that. Shyness is a trait that many of us possess, and it is okay to be shy!

A current affairs parody and stupidly feasible visit to the 24-hour Hall Of Opinion Mirrors. Because there are two stories to every story. In the first episode - 'Stalemate' - a new trend in children’s parties and an international humanitarian disaster come under the Agendascope™. Plus - should Britain seek the expert advice of wheelwrights and hubmen? In episode two, 'Timebomb', some exciting new old repeats on your TV, a new use for cardboard and shepherds pie quite literally sweeps the nation. Plus an extraordinary revelation about Kate Bush...

Love is in the air when Hollywood arrives in Mermaid Bay, and the town may never be the same. Fans will do almost anything to get a glimpse of the actors or a chance to be an extra in the Love Channel's "My Coastal Valentine." Crowds flock to the cozy beach town from all over and business is booming for Christmas shop owner Jade Hicks, until the body of a testy reporter is found in one of the actors' rooms. And if murder isn't bad enough, someone tries to kill the show's star, hunky Raphael Allard.

In the frozen wilderness, Angela is running: away from the man who's trying to kill her; away from a lonely upbringing; and away from terrible family secrets...when she discovers something else hidden from prying eyes - horrors unthinkable, inconceivable. Monstrous things that might just save her life. Join best-selling and award-winning author Paul Kane as he once again puts a dark modern spin on another well-known fairy tale in Snow.

Lola prepares to evacuate with her father and grandmother while making sure her pets are safe. A relatable story to help children prepare for hurricane evacuation. The book takes a social-emotional learning approach to prepare children for possible hurricane evacuation.

As leaders of prestigious executive search firms and organizational consulting firms, Janice Reals Ellig and William J. Morin have decades of experience working with people who failed to see the signs of trouble in their careers—or to read them right. These two experts have distilled the twenty most compelling problems and situations that can cause a person to detour, stall, get lost, or crash and burn on their career highway.

As I learned different healing modalities, I began to put together my own spiritual tool belt. I think of it as a construction tool belt with healing tools in it. Each time I learn something new or come up with a new tip or trick for healing, I add it to my tool belt. My hope in this audiobook is to pass along to you some of my favorite tools, tips, and tricks so that you can begin to build your own spiritual tool belt and begin to make changes to really change your life.