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If you are in the middle of an anxiety attack or just feeling stressed, let me read you a story. Let me provide you with a calm place to go. I hope it will help you as much as it will help me.I am a veteran who also struggles with anxiety. Working in nuclear power for the Navy put immense pressure. In trying to decompress the weight, stories are a kind of haven. Let me share that with you. Let’s get through this together!Leave a comment on Facebook, or request your favorite stories to be read!https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093676038708Through each and every story, I wish you the ...

Four Dragons of ADHD is crafted especially for teens and college students facing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, offering a fresh perspective on ADHD. The authors aim to accomplish two vital goals: to help you recognize the incredible potential your unique brain possesses and to equip you with practical tools to excel in both academic and personal spheres. Inside, you'll find a wealth of explanations, insights, strategies, and practical tips that merge into a simple, effective system.

Cosmic Conversations is your portal to multidimensional wisdom, where ancient mysteries meet modern consciousness. Hosted by Hayden Crawford of Dreemtime Academy, this podcast explores the forgotten truths of humanity’s origins, Starseed awakenings, galactic lineages, and the hidden teachings of ancient civilizations.Each episode features mind-expanding dialogues with world-renowned thought leaders, authors, mystics, and truth-seekers like Freddy Silva, Amrit Sandhu, and more.

How to Start Composting: A Beginner’s Guide to Eco-Friendly Practices is your ultimate resource for transforming organic waste into a powerful tool for sustainability. Whether you’re new to composting or looking to refine your methods, this guide is packed with practical composting tips to help you reduce waste, enrich your soil, and embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle. Composting is a simple yet impactful way to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost. By integrating home composting into your routine, you can minimize landfill contributions and support a healthier planet.

Francis Marion Crawford, an only child, was born on 2nd August 1854 at Bagni di Lucca, Italy. He was a nephew to Julia Ward Howe, the American poet and writer of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". Crawford was educated at St Paul's School, Concord, New Hampshire, and then on to Cambridge University, the University of Heidelberg and the University of Rome. In 1879, he went to India, to study Sanskrit and then to edit The Indian Herald. In 1881, he returned to America to continue his Sanskrit studies at Harvard University.

My Secret Life, the anonymously written erotic memoirs of a Victorian English gentleman who refers to himself simply as 'Walter' is one of the most idiosyncratic and sexually obsessed books ever written. In this vast autobiographical confessional the author recounts, in meticulous detail, his sexual exploits throughout the course of a life devoted entirely to the pursuit of carnal pleasure. Through this compelling exploration of the author's sexual behaviour we are left with a uniquely entertaining insight into life behind the closed doors of Victorian society.

Originally published in two volumes, Katharine Lauderdale tells the tale of a would-be New York society belle, if it were not for her miserly father. Her older sister has escaped the unhappy parental home by marrying and Katharine plans to do the same, but her father has already refused to sanction her nuptials with her cousin and childhood sweetheart, Jack Ralston. Desperate measures are needed and what role will rich Uncle Robert play in the future of the young people? How will the young couple's defiance of family and society affect their future life together?

Daphne Gianakos begins having strange dreams as she prepares for college life at the University of Florida. A chance encounter with a striking young man triggers conflicting emotions within her, but his identity challenges her entire worldview - he is the last surviving Greek god. When he goes missing, Daphne must learn who she is, who she was, and the truth about what has happened to the gods...or the world will pay the price.

The drifter is a man out of time. Plagued by visions of historic events he never could have witnessed, he struggles to understand the strange abilities that seem so natural. Then Death comes for him. With no choice but to run, he must find allies who can protect him until he learns why he is being pursued. The keystone of a terrible plan. A society of demigods buried in the rolls of history. Deadly schemes older than man. Welcome to the world of The Essentials.

Melbourne teacher Netta Phillips is staring down the barrel of her fortieth birthday with her relationship in the bin, months of negative pregnancy tests and a mortgage she can't afford. Things really aren't going to plan. When she finds the childhood diary of celebrity musician Morrison 'Mo' Maplestone, he offers to pay her to personally return it to him in London. Fiercely private, Mo's desperate to keep its darks contents hidden from the tabloids.

When the actors who play iconic superheroes in big screen blockbusters start dying on set, Ken Allen, failed actor and neophyte detective, answers the call after the blame falls on effects expert Ray Ford, Ken’s oldest friend. But the deaths are not accidental. Someone is killing heroes. Maybe for love, maybe for money. Maybe for both. Ken Allen finds himself outmatched and outgunned when he learns that Ray Ford’s banished apprentice makes weapons that are anything but props.

The hit TV show, The Lands Beyond, has become a cultural phenomenon, influencing fashion and baby name trends. Its creator, R. R. Reynard, masterminds the story each season, pitting the cast against each other in a toxic, kill or be killed, environment. But Reynard has even greater ambitions.

Women, in both mind and body, were the all consuming object of Walter's interest. From early youth through to old age his quest for erotic discovery and adventure with them was never diminished. Unlike contemporary 19th century erotic texts, such as The Pearl, whose sole object was to titillate, Walter's interest in his subjects did not end with the extinguishing of the carnal flame. His hunger to understand the circumstances and minds of the women he encountered is never upstaged by the sex.

Eighteen years ago, Ken Allen played the famous fictional superspy in Near Death, a movie so bad it was never meant to be seen. Since then, Ken has faded into cult obscurity, but when his celebrated successor is killed in the same ghastly fashion as the villain in Near Death, Ken is cast as the prime suspect.

After the pond dries out, the duck has to swim in the bathtub instead. The duck likes it so much, it won't leave!

The Fathering Heart of God Raising Sons and Daughters for Kingdom Succession True spiritual fathering is more than mentorship—it is a divine investment in the next generation, an impartation of wisdom, identity, and purpose that raises sons and daughters into their own place of spiritual maturity. Yet, in today’s Church, many have misunderstood the role of spiritual fathers and sons, leading to leadership built on affirmation rather than transformation. In The Fathering Heart of God Dr. Greg Crawford provides deep insights into what it means to be an authentic spiritual father and how ...

Led by leadership development expert Ron Crawford, this podcast will focus on developing natural, authentic leaders.

Breathe Easy: Transform Your Home into an Allergy-Free Haven. Are sneezing fits, itchy eyes, or breathing trouble part of your everyday life—inside your own home? You’re not alone. Allergens like dust mites, pet dander, mold, and poor indoor air quality affect millions, but your home doesn’t have to be a source of discomfort. The Anti-Allergy Home: How to Reduce Allergens & Improve Indoor Air is your practical, step-by-step guide to creating a cleaner, healthier home.

Glasgow, 1979. Towerblock-wean Janey is out for a walk on an abandoned railway with her dog, Sid Vicious, when she finds the body of a woman - and her innocent childhood ends in a shocking moment of trauma. Janey’s nana, Maggie, is distraught, especially when the corpse turns out to be a local hardman’s lassie. Janey claims she can’t remember what she saw that day, but the police think she’s hiding something, and they’re not the only ones. Maggie wont rest until she knows Janey is safe, but she’s got secrets of her own, right bad ones too.

The podcast about everyday stuff that turns out to be older, weirder, and way more meaningful than we realized.