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What does the U.S. Coast Guard do? How does the U.S. Marine Corps work with other military branches? U.S. Armed Forces answers these questions and more, while introducing listeners to the military branches, their training, missions, and careers.

Take a trip to “The Land Down Under” and discover all of the unusual wildlife inhabiting the Outback! There are kangaroos, wild dogs called dingoes, and nearly 700 types of birds in Australia. This title will also take listeners to the Great Barrier Reef and to some of the largest cities in Australia, showing kids the daily life and culture of Aussies.

Reluctant listeners will love their front-row seats to action with this series! This volume includes Ostrich vs. Cheetah and Tiger Shark vs. Leopard Seal.

Nature has the ability to turn our world into a disaster zone. From blizzards to volcanoes, this series looks at the science behind the destruction. How is a blizzard different from a snowstorm? What causes hurricanes to form? How do you stay safe in an earthquake? Children can answer these questions and more. This volume includes Earthquakes, Heat Waves, and Hurricanes.

How do fireflies light up? Why do bees and wasps sting? How do butterflies get nectar from flowers? This series shows how unique insects eat, work, and live. It will have young listeners buzzing with excitement! This volume includes Ants, Dragonflies, Fireflies, Grasshoppers, and Beetles.

By applying these five principles into your daily routine, you can immediately get relief by allowing others to be who they are going to be. You'll begin to see things for what they really are, not how our distorted perception sees them.

The Great Place to Work Institute develops the annual ranking of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. In this book, the authors explore the model of a Great Place to Work For - one which fosters employee trust, pride in what they do, and enjoyment in the people they work with. They answer the fundamental question, "What is the business value of creating a great workplace?" and bring the definition of a great place to work alive with anecdotes, best practices, and quotes from employees working at the best workplaces in the US.

Eine Frauenleiche lag an einer Straßenabzweigung ins Dorf Weltersheim. Blond, in roter Strickjacke und offenbar durch einen Messerstich getötet. Jedenfalls will der Kellner Klothe sie dort entdeckt haben, jedenfalls behauptet er lautstark, von einem Kommissar Halder zur Protokollaufnahme ins Präsidium bestellt worden zu sein. Nur dass hier niemand von einer Toten am Rande der Stadt etwas weiß und Kripomann Halder gar nicht am Fundort gewesen sein kann: Er hatte ein paar Tage Urlaub. Gehört Klothe also zu jener Art von Psychopathen, bei denen sich die Grenze zwischen Einbildung und Wirklichkeit verwischt? Getrost könnte das Ermittlungsteam Halder und Mollmann die Angelegenheit zu den Akten nehmen und vergessen, drängte sich nicht die Parallele zu einem spektakulären Mordfall vor einigen Jahren auf.

Life can hurt, but complete healing is possible. We have all been wounded. The pain can hit deep and settle into our bodies and souls. In reaction to our pain, beliefs and patterns emerge that hinder the way we see ourselves, relate to others, and move through life. Pain slows us down and drains our mental and emotional energy. Pain holds us back. Modern society provides many opportunities to numb, hide or escape symptoms of pain without addressing the root cause.

This anthology details encounters with ghosts, loved ones that have passed, evil spirits, lost entities, devious spectors, and haunting encounters that’ll send a chill of dread tickling up your spine. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. There’s almost certainly a ghost or two reading over your shoulder now. This anthology makes a great gift for the horror fan in your life, perfect for the storyteller that loves to scare others around a campfire, or for anyone who thinks ghosts aren’t real!

Wie jedes Jahr verbringt die 15-jährige Margarita den Sommer bei den Großeltern in den USA. Viel lieber will sie aber zurück nach Berlin, zu ihren Freunden und ihrem Vater, der in einer Synagoge die Gebete leitet. Die Mutter hat die beiden früh verlassen. Höchste Zeit, beschließt der Familienrat, dass sie einander besser kennenlernen. Und so wird Margarita zu ihrer Mutter nach Israel geschickt. Die gemeinsame Reise von Mutter und Tochter durchs Heilige Land fördert alte und neue Wunden zutage.

"An Unexpected Friendship" is a heartwarming collection of tales that transports listeners to the charming town of Willow Grove, where ordinary moments transform into extraordinary adventures through the power of friendship. In this book, listeners will follow the journey of three unlikely companions—Lily, Oliver, and Ethan—as they navigate the ups and downs of childhood, facing challenges, overcoming obstacles, and forging bonds that withstand the test of time.

As the Japanese battleship Yamato steams toward the island of Okinawa in the closing months of World War II, a naval officer on board makes an unexpected discovery among the stores of rice, leeks, and pickled radishes. A child has stowed away there, hoping to return to her mother on Okinawa. His reluctant decision to protect her prompts a voyage of inner discovery and stirs emotions as deep as the seas that threaten to swallow his “unsinkable” ship. Recorded live in performance at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Santa Monica, in July 1995.

Create a successful fasting mindset using the power of affirmations combined with journaling, power questions, and emotional freedom technique. Intermittent fasting doesn’t have to be hard work, by using the power of daily affirmations combined with journaling, EFT tapping, and asking yourself power questions, you can prepare yourself mentally and emotionally to deal with all of the challenges of fasting, particularly for women over the age of 50.

A child who never quite fit in, Rebecca Dana worshipped at the altar of Truman Capote and Nora Ephron, dreaming of one day ditching Pittsburgh and moving to New York, her Jerusalem. After graduating from college, she made her way to the city to begin her destiny. For a time, life turned out exactly as she’d planned: glamorous parties; beautiful people; the perfect job, apartment, and man. But when it all came crashing down, she found herself catapulted into another world....

Greater Than a Tourist - Bangkok Thailand, by Dana Konotop, offers the inside scope on Bangkok.

Mit "Alte Feinde" endet die Geschichte der Henkerstochter Geneve, die Letzte einer uralten Dynastie. Das furiose Finale der Meisterin-Trilogie von Deutschlands erfolgreichstem Fantasy-Autor Markus Heitz - ein Audible Original. Die Henkerstochter Geneve Cornelius und der Vatikan-Polizist Alessandro Bugatti haben sich ausgesprochen: Trotz des Mordes an Geneves Bruder Jacob wollen sie die Fehde zwischen ihren Familien endgültig begraben. Doch es bleibt keine Zeit für die Gefühle, die zwischen ihnen aufkeimen.

Deutschland im Jahre 1722: Charlotte stammt aus einem verarmten Adelshaus und muss sich als eine von acht Töchtern glücklich schätzen, dass Fürst Carl Anton sich bereitfindet, sie zur Frau zu nehmen. Für ihren Bräutigam ist sie jedoch nur Mittel zum Zweck, ihm den ersehnten Thronfolger zu schenken - denn nur so kann er das Reich vor seinem gefährlichen Feind schützen.

The fearless Tina Rosenberg has spent her career tackling some of the world's hardest problems. The Haunted Land, her searing work on how Eastern Europe faced the crimes of Communism, garnered both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. In Join the Club, she identifies a brewing social revolution that is changing the way people live, based on harnessing the positive force of peer pressure.

In Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown, Amber is excited and a little nervous about starting second grade. What if the new teacher doesnâ¿¿t like her? With best friend Justin and her new bear backpack, Amber decides she's ready for whatever happens - but is second grade ready for Amber Brown?