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Tens of thousands of people have put down their knives in favor of a vegan or vegetarian diet for weight loss or to control blood pressure and cholesterol. Many people got exactly what they were looking for, along with a few surprises, such as loss of bone density and dental issues. Mielle Chenier-Cowan Rose has experienced much the same in her journey as a vegan chef raising her child vegan.

Jen Minkman was born in the Netherlands in 1978. Although she has always written stories in Dutch, the poems and lyrics she writes are almost exclusively in English. The aborigines of Australia use Dreaming tracks or Songlines to find their way across vast expanses of land. Words in these songs describe natural landmarks originally created by the gods in song, and the songs must be sung regularly in order to keep the land alive. Likewise, the poems in this audiobook mark my walk of life and should be listened to in order to keep my soul alive and help me find my way.

An actor researching a role. A cupcake cake shop owner with a broken heart. Can he convince her she’s more than a stand-in heroine? Cassidy Erickson refuses to obsess over the fame-chasing ex-fiancé who left her at the altar. Instead, she’s focused on making her new cupcake shop a success. Then the unthinkable happens. Jase Larson - A-list actor and co-star of her heartless ex - shows up at the family ranch to research an upcoming role.

Trey Zayne, a web designer from Texas, is sick of his sister constantly trying to set him up with women he has no interest in. When he's contracted to do a website for a company called Matchrimony, he finds himself fascinated by the concept. A relational psychologist will interview him and find him a match. The only catch? They will meet at the altar. Can a techie from Texas fit in with a small town girl from Wisconsin? Will they find more than companionship and move straight to love?

Our lives are filled with stories and with each story - if we think hard enough - there's a lesson learned. The Sisters of IHM and their friends share here their Lessons from Life. As you listen, we encourage you to take time to think and pray on these stories. What stories have shaped your life? What lessons have accompanied your stories?

"It's a marathon, not a sprint." We hear this truism all the time, but in business there's constant pressure to go all out and never let up. Leaders are driven to set stretch targets, relentlessly reduce costs, launch new initiatives, expand into new markets, hire more people, develop more capabilities, and execute flawlessly. It all sounds great - until the company overextends itself and collapses like a badly trained racehorse in the home stretch.

"Champion for introverts" Jennifer Kahnweiler offers a road map for everyone in the workplace - including leaders, human resource managers, and team members - to create inclusive, introvert-friendly cultures. Kahnweiler provides an assessment to determine how introvert friendly your organization is and looks at every aspect of organizational life - hiring, training, leading, communicating, meeting, designing workplaces, and more - through an inclusive lens. 

A fashion designer burying her pain. A surgeon drowning in guilt. Can their relationship survive a fake engagement - and find a second chance at love? Jasmine needs a fake fiancé, and fast. After quitting college to pursue fashion, she’s finally working on a celebrity wedding. The bride’s even asked her to spend a week in Isla del Amor as part of the gig. But when the groom flirts with Jasmine, the bride declares no single women can attend the wedding - and Jasmine blurts out that she’s engaged, even though the only man she wants ghosted her two months ago.

Author Brenda Knight, part of the team who made the world a better place with Random Acts of Kindness as well as a little more thankful with The Grateful Table, writes "At the end of life, I feel sure having lots of money, fancy cars, and real estate is not nearly as important as how much love you gave to the world." This realization was the inspiration for Be a Good in the World, a book of "good days" filled with ideas for making a difference.

Here's a juicy treat for fans of Angela Pepper's Wisteria Witches Mysteries: a paranormal romance novella featuring a hilarious young lady named Zebrina, or Zeb for short. Zeb is a gifted singer who's taking a break from touring in her beat-up Volkswagen van (named Piglet) to attend a prestigious music college. Zeb meets a snooty composition teacher, and sparks fly. Literally. When they touch, sparks fly out of all sorts of places. Embarrassing places. Get ready for a wild ride as Zeb finds out she's a witch and masters her powers. Sort of. (Life is nothing if not a work in progress!)

Charlie Savoy was once Hollywood’s hottest A-lister. Now, 10 years later, she’s pushing 40, exiled from the film world and back at the summer Shakespeare theater in the Berkshires that launched her career - and where her old flame, Nick, is the artistic director. It’s not exactly her first choice. But as parts are cast and rehearsals begin, Charlie is surprised to find herself getting her groove back, bonding with celebrity actors, forging unexpected new friendships and even reigniting her spark with Nick.

Curt Steiner has served 12 years as a boatswain’s mate in the Coast Guard, but it is time to move on. He is still deciding on the where and how to move on when he runs into his high school sweetheart, Lois, at a party during a visit home to Michigan. What Curt does not know is that Lois still holds a torch for him, and their meeting at the party is not by chance. When Curt meets Lois’ son, Steve, he is even more convinced that it is time to become a family of three. In doing so, Curt and Lois will enter the tugboating life.

Opal gets a dirty, old suitcase for her birthday. She's not impressed. Her grandfather tells her she'll need it, because she's going to live with her great aunt in a far-away place where magic is real. The evening Opal arrives, a body is discovered in the woods, not far from where she passed through. A terrifying creature has emerged from the ground, and it hungers for the innocent, whether people believe in it or not.

I’m no longer just a regular girl working at a bookstore. Now, I’m a curvy underwear model, starring in a huge international campaign. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy all the attention. Maybe I am cut out for a life of fame. One thing that isn’t going as planned is my love life.

Sandi Kahn Shelton's hilarious tales from the frontlines of parenthood connect with parents, grandparents, and parents-to-be.

Although Raggedy Ann looks like an ordinary doll, Raggedy Ann Stories chronicles her extraordinary adventures. In one instance, she bravely rescues the family dog, Fido, from the dogcatcher. On another occasion, she falls into a bucket of paint and finds herself in need of new stuffing, then is stitched back together with her famous “I Love You” heart. From flying high off the ground inside of a kite to mentoring the other dolls in the nursery, the adventures are endless. Raggedy Ann has proven herself to be an iconic companion across generations.

This career development tool kit is for people who want to take charge of their own professional futures. Skills for Career Success maps the strategies and skills you will need to take responsibility for your own future. It provides an overview of career development basics, including how to write an Individual Development Plan (IDP) that is practical and useful to you. The core of the audiobook is an easy-to-navigate catalog of 51 critical skills, such as communicating clearly, adapting to situations, advocating for yourself, managing time, and selling your ideas.

Skyler Tegan is a children’s dance instructor with a chip on her shoulder and a scandalous past. She despises rich people. Charlie Ward is one of those rich people Skyler hates. She doesn’t know that yet. Charlie has been disguising himself as a groundskeeper to go undercover and expose her secrets. While these two are busy deceiving each other and playing games, they don’t notice they’re falling madly in love.

Determining what is best for an aging loved one can be a difficult and involved process. In order to be properly informed to make this decision, you need to understand all of the variables involved. To help you do just this, we've created 101 Signs of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse.

I get homesick sometimes, but I keep finding new ways to get into trouble here, and that keeps me busy. Now all I need to do is wrap up a few lingering issues from my old life. I need to return the car I stole, and I really need to finally break up with Adrian for good. But before I do that, there’s something else that’s caught my eye. I’m not sure if it’s a bold career move or my second big mistake of the new year, but I have to give it a shot. My peachy personality has gotten me this far, so why not shoot for the moon?