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Welcome to Plastic Surgery: Before and After, where board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith dishes on the ins and outs of plastic surgery in today's world. We cover popular questions about common procedures, demystify lesser known but powerful tweaks, tackle trending stories in beauty news, speak with industry insiders, and more. Please note that the information provided in this podcast is not medical advice and is never a substitution for a consultation with a medical provider.

Eighteen-year-old Atticus wakes from a fall and learns he comes from an ancient bloodline and that he alone can wield the Sword of Bonvida. To do this, he must first travel treacherous lands to gather the shards that give the sword its power. Then he must face Luvanasis, who has escaped the dark realm of Calsriv with his army of Arcods and taken control of Bonvida. But how can he accomplish any of this when he struggles to accept his own identity as the chosen one?

Sometimes life in a small town does not go as planned—including the life part. James Wilder was looking for a quiet, safe place to escape his former life. A place to walk, garden, and cook, along with his loyal cat. He found it in the charming campus town of Warm Springs. Or maybe not, as he soon finds a cold body floating in the picturesque lake. The mystery begins as the body is identified as a local real estate agent. Well-liked in town, she had no enemies, except perhaps the jealous husband, the roguish boyfriend, or the shifty business partner. They all have plenty of their own ...

Small town life continues to prove deadly... James Wilder and Kat embark on a new career as bookstore owners in picturesque Warm Springs. The quiet life suits them, and James enjoys his gardening and cooking. But then a pilot is found violently murdered and discarded on Pine Mountain. The local police chief enlists James as an official crime consultant. James uncovers an unexpected underbelly of illegal marijuana trade in the region, with webs of deceit and crime as competitors vie to remove each other. Were the killers of the pilot his military partners in crime, the crooked sheriff ...

Do you have a small backyard space that is brimming with potential? Have you always wanted to grow your own food and save up money in the process? Are you looking to take a simpler, more self-sufficient path in life? You’re in luck! If you’re looking to create a highly productive, sustainable space that provides homegrown fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs, milk, and meat...then Sustainable Backyard Homesteading for Beginners by D.G. Smith is for you!

An ESPN-sponsored powerboat regatta is coming to their tranquil lake in central Maine, but a shadowy environmental group is fighting back with nighttime attacks on race planners and participants. But when Doug and Anne determine that the accidental deaths of two local men involved in regatta planning were in fact homicides, they must try to figure out if they are linked to the increasing hostility between regatta sponsors and the “Water Rats”.

The mystery surrounding a man sealed into a West Virginia coal mine horrifies the public and threatens the entire state’s mining industry. Investigator Josh Draper and delectable sidekick Annie McBride risk their lives to unravel the mystery. A walloping who-dun-it, interlaced with sharply etched portraits of the state and her people. “After reading this novel, I can say this book now is at the top of my list of all time favorites.” - MCCOA’s Book Review

Una colección de misterios humorísticos, cada uno con un final sorpresa.

Lovers of fine travel and adventure relish Scott Smith’s rich tale as a Peace Corps volunteer. Smith’s keen observations never sag in human interest as he confronts living on the edge of Pacific island paradise. It is a must listen for island lovers and anyone considering a journey to change the world or themselves.

A concise, updated summary of top Bible scholars on male/female leadership, focusing on facts rather than theories and leaving conclusions to the audience. Includes a fascinating look at ancient texts, Bible translations through the centuries, and early church actions on women leaders. Academically sound but written for the average person. A quick listen of about three hours, backed up with references to more than 100 leading scholars.

Diversity Dawn Academy is back for another year, and Benjamin and Sarah are in a pickle! Between the overwhelming number of new applications, the ever-snappy, always obstinate school board of the Ridgefield school district, and a full-blown pandemic...Yeah, it's safe to say the pair's got their work cut out for them! Despite the chaos, everything had been going swimmingly at Diversity Dawn Academy. With all-time high enrollment rates, all the communal support they could ever ask for, and an absolutely immaculate graduation rate, everything was as perfect as could be.

All ADs have crazy, over-the-top, stories, that no class or book has prepared them for. We want to hear them, laugh with you, and grow into better ADs as we navigate across the U.S. for the craziest athletic director stories out there. Let's turn our setbacks, into knowledge.

Being a motivational listener takes practice and is a set of skills you can apply on a daily basis. You will be interesting because you are interested. Confident people are more attractive and interesting. The practical skills you will learn in this audiobook will enable you to walk into any networking event full of confidence that others will recognize.

Waking up in a strange house, with no memory of how or why he is there, Stuart Milton finds his life has changed beyond recognition. His pregnant wife is missing, but his only living relative, his brother, is incapable of substantiating his claim. Lost in a world of confusion that is spiralling out of his control, Stuart finds temporary salvation in a psychiatrist assigned to his case. Meanwhile, peculiar events across the world lead a team of Oxford scientists to develop top secret technology that will change the future of humanity. Betrayed by double agents, the race to control this ...

La detective Jenn Moreno persigue al asesino de un ejecutivo global de la industria petrolera a través de su país natal, Ecuador. Ella sospecha que el asesino se esconde entre los miembros de un grupo internacional de ecoturistas en unas vacaciones de corredores que abarcan las montañas de los Andes, la selva amazónica y las Islas Galápagos. El asesinato del director general de Aspire Oil durante un lujoso banquete en Quito, Ecuador, envía ondas de choque a través de los corredores del poder. Conocido por su ferocidad despiadada en los negocios, el director general acababa de cerrar ...

Unfortunately, too many people jump right into bed and begin a relationship without taking the time to think. They forgot to ask themselves and the prospective companion some questions first. I mean, the type of questions that matter.

Americans spend an average of $1,200 per year on prescription drugs alone. That’s more than any other country in the world. Yet every American can reduce this huge expense! The world gives us plenty to worry about, but at the end of the day, it’s our health that should be our biggest concern. So why is it that we put it off? We pile on the calories and the stress until our bodies and minds can take no more.

'Hope is his cruellest torment.' Josette DuPres Collins gambled her soul - and lost it - in an ill-conceived bid to destroy her rival, Angelique. Now the Dark Lord has sent his emissary to bring Josette to her place in hell. Only a last-minute intervention can give her a final chance at redemption. But as Josette struggles to win back her soul, she realizes that her guide's life and soul are inexorably intertwined with her own. And so, as the sands of time flow, Josette begins her final journey....

People are the heart and soul of every organization. By tapping into the power of praise and recognition, every leader can learn to lift people up. Discover how to get the most out of people and give them the most in return - a process the authors call "peopleship". Innovation consultants and authors Dr. Susan Smith Kuczmarski and Thomas D. Kuczmarski share the secrets of how to become a people leader.

Happy simply and effectively explains how anyone can reach their own personal high-water mark of positive feelings. It’s not euphoria Smith is after. He understands and explains the difference between the too-brief rush that comes from getting something you’ve wanted instead of becoming someone you want to be.