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In an era of irregular labor, nagging recession, nuclear contamination, and a shrinking population, Japan is facing precarious times. How the Japanese experience insecurity in their daily and social lives is the subject of Precarious Japan. Tacking between the structural conditions of socioeconomic life and the ways people are making do, or not, Anne Allison chronicles the loss of home affecting many Japanese, not only in the literal sense but also in the figurative sense of not belonging.

Say goodbye to spiritual self harm. We discuss new shifts in spiritual thinking, putting the emphasis on self-growth and determination. Understanding our own DNA blueprint and recognising the remarkable potential in each of us frees us to a life of purpose and positivity. Our frequency is pulled into an every higher vibration al level and we ascend toward the reality of the "new earth".

No matter what your own life's construction story is, you will need help and support to navigate through change with purposeful intent. In her first book, Allison Liddle, a John Maxwell Team certified keynote speaker, executive coach, and leadership trainer, will share with you her own life-under-construction story and offer simple yet effective techniques that you can use for designing your own life.

After four years working in a New York brothel to pay off a debt to the mob, Nina is nearly paid up and ready to go home. She just needs to see one more client, a recluse who always pays a half-million in cash for a night with the brothel's best girls, but this last trick soon becomes a battle for Nina's soul. Meanwhile, the brothel's sadistic madam has been secretly hoarding money so she can move up in her family's organization, and she's depending on that windfall to tip the scales in her favor, but her driver Ramón has other ideas.

Your deep-rooted beliefs are what drives the way you act, think, and feel. By transforming them, you can change your behavior (and therefore your life) without exerting willpower, creating new habits that serve you, and allowing you to reach your goals efficiently. Skeptical? This short guide will teach you a simple, two-minute daily ritual that will help you transform your mind, your beliefs, and your thought patterns, and it will explain why it works, so you won't need to just take my word for it.

When street urchin Georgiana Hayes meets a mysterious gentleman who offers her a warm meal and a chance to get warm again, she cannot resist. The man who has rescued her from the cold is, in fact, Mr. Philip Hartley; headmaster of the Ashby Chateau - a finishing school, and a place where young ladies can learn to submit and rediscover their inner 'little' selves. He is looking for a new nanny, and is quick to offer the position to Georgiana. Georgiana accepts gratefully, and she instantly becomes The Nanny.

One soul coursing through two hearts. Three tokens to save them all. Myths and magic collide as Violet risk's losing herself to wake The Lady of The Lake. With the war for the Magical world just beginning, Violet must learn to trust her enemies if she's to save the people she loves. As Violet sets out on her quest for The Pieces of Three, she and Robert learn there's more to magic than they ever dreamed possible. But learning to work together and control their magic will prove to be far more difficult now that Robert's returned with the woman who tried to kill her.

The Gospel or “good news” of Jesus Christ is something we all want and need. But what does that look like in real life? Jason and Allison Bell will help you see the gospel in new, relevant ways through insights from scripture, prophets, and the experiences of everyday people.

What is it about cops that so excites gay men? Could it be the buzz cut and chiseled jaw, those bulging thighs under tight blue serge, the cool mirrored glasses that reflect unbridled lust in the eyes (and other body parts) of their beholders? Maybe it's the promise of punishment at the end of a nightstick. Perhaps it's the sheer pleasure of transgression ? of getting down and dirty with a man who's supposed to enforce the law but seems more interested in the perp than in his crime.

Are you new to dog shows? Confused and overwhelmed? Seeking advice to improve your success? Want a refresher course while you drive to the dog show, commute to work, or groom your dog? This audiobook is for you. Enjoy this curation and collection of Pure Dog Talk podcast episodes on stacking your dog, moving with your dog, counting championship points, and much more, with bonus commentary from your host, Laura Reeves, and tips from Allison Foley of the Leading Edge Dog Show Academy.

This is a 2500+ word song, straight bars, written to the shook ones part 2 instrumental, shout outs to the infamous mobb deep. This song has yet to be recorded, and may never be, time will tell. It exists as an example of the lyricism component of hip hop. In this piece, written over several days free time, I show off my flow, wordplay, rhyme scheme, and syllabic finesse while delving deep into some dark themes that have haunted me since my early days. This is one of my gifts. As if being so pretty wasn't enough. Check it.

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Synopsis: Carefully curated stories from our monthly magazine to create a themed short story book about the philosophy and ethics of technology. Perfect for classrooms and book clubs, each story is 1,500-7,000 words and comes with five suggested discussion questions. Edition Editor - Deborah Serra Abrama’s End Game: Abrama learns the gods created her dimension as their play-space to visit, and is forced to fight across realities when she discovers their plan to shut it down. The Formula: A group of boys get into a car crash and an AI ...

People have been sharing their life stories with Psychologist Allison Keating for the past 18 years and the words she hears most often are ‘I feel overwhelmed’, followed by ‘I thought I’d have it figured out by now’. Adulthood is tough. As we try to divide ourselves between our partner, children, parents, siblings, friends and colleagues, it is no wonder we can feel overwhelmed, often neglecting the most important relationship of all - the one we have with ourselves.

Eleven-year-old Benny Feldman spends his days at Sieberling School obeying his number-one rule for surviving sixth grade: blend into the background. So when he signs up his klezmer band to play in the school talent show, his classmates are shocked. Teased by guitar superstar and former friend Jason Conroy, Benny vows to win the trophy and erase the embarrassing nickname that has haunted him since his disastrous debut performance in a first-grade Sabbath play.

An international best seller ranked number one in six different business and finance categories, Your Dollars, Our Sense is your go-to guide for decoding the essentials of life and money. It makes sense of a variety of topics including credit, saving priorities, investing, home ownership, insurance, marriage, children, retirement, estate planning, and much more.

Diagnosed with Bipolar 1 in 1999, Allison took medication for 20 years. Through her faith in God, she has overcome symptoms of Bipolar 1 and has been medication-free for over a year. She has never been happier. All is on! That is the spelling and motto of 55-year-old, recently ordained Martial Artists of the Faith, Pastor Allison Joan Hall. She holds a Black Belt in Kenpo Karate and a Blue Belt in Taekwondo. She taught high school Spanish and Art for Baltimore City Public Schools for 22 years from which illness forced her into early retirement.

Where autism, recovery, and life coaching collide. Join me one battle at a time in this war on autism.

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Michael W. Allison is a self-made entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to helping others by sharing his own story of dedication, resiliency, and faithfulness. As a US Armed Forces Veteran, he was the recipient of a number of awards during his career, including several Navy Achievement medals with two Bronze Stars, the Combat Action Ribbon, and the distinguished Purple Heart.

Fall into a gripping yet charming tale of love, secrets, and families that drive you mad. Forget Me Not is an epic coming-of-age romance for the ages. Theodora “Teddi” Donovan and Calvin Wynne have been enemies for a long time for reasons neither of them had any power over. Teddi, a society debutante with a mind of her own, and Calvin, an orphan without any social standing, both had parents who died on the same night many years ago. The rumor was that Teddi's spoiled black-sheep dad, a member of the highly respected Donovan family, killed Calvin's father, a local reverend without much ...