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As India looks for ways to play a larger role on the world stage, the United States should welcome it into global institutions and reimagine the relationship between Washington and New Delhi.

Worn Out examines the underside of our historic clothing binge and the fashion industry's fall from grace. Former InStyle senior news editor and seasoned journalist Alyssa Hardy's riveting work explores the lives of the millions of garment workers—mostly women of color—who toil in the fashion industry around the world—from LA-based sweatshop employees who experience sexual abuse while stitching clothes for H&M, Fashion Nova, and Levi's to "homeworkers" in Indonesia who are unknowingly given carcinogenic materials to work with.

When teenager Amanda Wilcox has her fortune read by Madam Zu-Zu, she and her classmate, Tom Lassiter, never thought it would lead to her having a nightmare in which she dreamed she was being choked to death. Under hypnosis, Amanda reveals to Tom that she once was a woman named Kyla Decker, who disappeared 25 years earlier after being stopped by a policeman while driving home early one morning. As their relationship blossoms, Amanda and Tom uncover evidence linking a former Lafayette, LA, policeman and a funeral home employee to the abductions of Kyla and another woman.

He craved her trust, obedience, and submission in a relationship he knew would never be equal. Sharlee Armstrong had carefully crafted a safe existence in the shadows of life, trading information for a high price. But when she meets Jacquard Reynaud, she realizes it might be time to take a risk. He’s handsome, alluring, and powerful-and Sharlee can’t help but be attracted to him, but leaving the safety of her cocoon could be dangerous. Even deadly. From his first glimpse of her, Jac knows Sharlee must be his-but he also understands getting involved with him could put her in harm’s way...

Looking for a fun way to practice Spanish and English vocabulary through Spanglish story telling? These short and sweet episodes feature a blend of English and Spanish, told first in Spanglish with a varied percentage of Spanish content (10-90%) and then in all Spanish for different learning levels to make practicing Spanish or English easy, engaging, and fun!Go to www.gringaconsulting.com for more information about Gringa Consulting products and services.Go to rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/ for free transcripts

What is the XYZ factor? The XYZ Factor isn't a place or a company or an age. It's a new kind of culture where innovation, accessibility, and transparency are the norm. It's an environment created on the principles of the Millennial generation to foster intergenerational productivity in a new kind of office culture. An XYZ organization's employees are challenged, engaged, and excited to produce. Simply put, XYZ companies have an "it" factor that helps them rise above the competition. Any company can become an XYZ company. This audiobook is your blueprint.

Levi's got it all. He's a paranormal prince with more money and power than he knows what to do with, but something is missing - a mate. He has only until college graduation to find her. Allie's perfect, but she wants nothing to do with him. When attraction becomes something more, will he take a chance and show her who he really is, or will he lose everything?

North Dakota resident Jocelyn Charles has a life mission. Get her degree and help women and children work through violent acts committed against them. Jocelyn believes that there is no reason one person should inflict pain on another person purposely. From the moment Jocelyn meets Liam, the sparks and libido ignite. Everyone knows long-distance relationships never work. Right?

Elijah Sutton is no fool, despite his love of a country that enslaves people like him. When he's offered land, livestock, and - most importantly - his freedom if he fights in his Patriot owner's stead, Elijah believes he'll soon have everything he ever wanted...and then he meets Kate. The Crown has promised freedom to slaves who escape their Patriot masters and join the British side, and Kate intends to take them up on it. She's eager to leave America - and the painful memories it holds for her - far behind...and then she meets Elijah.

Lucinda Darby never dreamed that she would accidentally climb into the wrong bed during her seduction when she accepted a wicked dare! After one night of passion with Alexander, the Earl of Chisholm, Lucinda finds herself more than attracted to Alexander.

Elvis has entered the building! Charlotte and Cole’s first actual date gets interrupted by a man dressed as the King of Rock n Roll...and he’s carrying an unconscious woman. Our girl has a suspicious mind and delves deeper into the man’s sketchy story. Back at her ‘real’ job, Mr. Baker has her helping a desperate family searching for a loved one. After some digging, Charlotte thinks there may be a link to the between the missing drug addict and the unconscious woman. Cole reluctantly lends a hand in the search for an eyewitness that can expose the truth as they both suspect the ...

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat colors outside the lines of the traditional cookbook by asking you to challenge everything you know about cooking through a guide that’s part culinary interrogation and part cookbook. If you’ve ever wondered about the “why” behind the science of good cooking, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat is the cookbook for you! Perfect for those who would rather theorize about cooking than actual cook, Samin Nosrat transcends the traditional practice of simply providing you with recipes.

What if your phone truly helped you connect with the people more than disconnect with those around you? Author and youth-culture expert, Jonathan McKee, and his daughter Alyssa McKee, uncover 40 random realizations they've discovered over the last five years. Screens provide fun platforms to connect with faraway friends; and sometimes the people we love the most are the people we ignore all day. Jonathan and Alyssa help young adults navigate face-to-face communication in a screen-to-screen world.

Amara and Nea head off to the Gulf Coast Seafood Festival in Mangrove Bay, a nearby town, to cheer Bo and Cora Dawson on during a cooking competition. However, what starts out as a fun day of good food, friends, and some much-needed R & R quickly turns into a hunt for a possible killer when our girls learn the former mayor of the town is dead just hours after judging one of the cook-offs. Could the culprit be a simple case of heart failure? Mayor Tracy Hartfield of Gulf Breeze isn’t buying it, so he hires the two ladies to do some detective work for him. They head back to the festival and...

The Virtual Assistant Advantage is the podcast for Christian Virtual Assistants and the ministry leaders, business owners and bloggers who hire them! Learn the tips, tricks and advantages of working together.

SHEAR PLEASURE is a collection of five short stories meant to stimulate that warm fuzzy feeling of ASMR that we all need from time to time. Taken from the memoirs of a city stylist, these haircutting stories are both fun and poignant. Join four ladies and a gentleman as they test the boundaries of their courage in the salon and the neighborhood barbershop! For a Friend is the story of the long and winding trail to sacrifice for a friend. For Better or Worse is the love and hate triangle between two sisters and a groom, and the last minute act of revenge on the way to the altar. Naughty and ...

Unraveling secrets and defying limits, Piper stops at nothing to unveil the truth, even if it means crossing Daddy's lines. Piper has awesome plans, but they defy Daddy Dom's rules. Things could get hot. Piper Gentry was not one to back down from a challenge, not in her international investments company or in her personal life. Piper looks for sense in her father's death while looking for ways to make the family ranch profitable again in the wild heat of a Texas summer. Jackson Knight has always loved Piper Gentry. His challenge is to remind her that she feels the same about him. When ...

Unexpected Love at Christmas is all about Sassy Love, Laughter, Miracles, and the warmth of Christmas that comes when you least expect it. A Chance of Snow Billionaire Boss Icy roads, a fall, decorating tips, and a chance of snow were all that Ethan needed to know that Leilani was a keeper. Will she feel the same about him? Christmas Wishes and You Second Chances In the aftermath of a multi-car accident, and after some gentle encouragement, Beth blurts out her Christmas wish to a kindly old gentleman. He responds with a wise bit of truth if she will only heed his words. "Don't forget, my ...

Welcome to the Uptown Barbershop! Join Melanie as she navigates the world of alternative hairstyles as she clips, cuts, and combs her way from one head of hair to another. From a pretty cheerleader looking to make a statement, to five friends in trouble, a devious twin sister, to a threat to her own identity, Melanie sees it all in this fun and lighthearted look at today's barbershop. About the Author Alyssa Espada has had a colorful career as a hairstylist for more than a decade. Some of her clients believe she is more talented at gossiping and spreading rumors than she is at cutting and ...

Hey mama! Welcome to Revival Mom where we believe it is way past time to see revival in the home! Do you find yourself feeling stagnant in your relationship with God, anxious with raising your children in the chaos of this world, lost and not knowing what your purpose is, overwhelmed with the responsibility of your children’s spiritual growth, and like you’re not doing enough? This is the podcast for you! Hi! I’m Alyssa! Wife and mom to 3 young boys (#boymom). After feeling stuck spiritually myself, and struggling to help my children know the Lord, I thought.. “What am I doing wrong?!...