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Dear Bennington College Admissions Officer: I'm probably not your average applicant from Beverly Hills, CA. And I'm not one to brag, but I'm pretty much the smartest girl in my class at Mark Frost Academy. My grades are excellent. My motivation is high. I don't drink or do drugs or hang out with the bad kids. I'm pretty much all business. My life is not going to end here, in this part of Los Angeles. I'm going places. Which brings me to my latest venture: babysitting teenagers.

Eine außergewöhnliche Frau auf der Suche nach ihrer eigenen Stimme. Während ihre Mutter alles daran setzt ihre Tochter zu verheiraten, schlägt die rebellische Elisabeth einen Verehrer nach dem anderen in die Flucht – ganz im Gegensatz zu ihrer Schwester Helene, die sich auf die Verlobung mit Kaiser Franz von Österreich vorbereitet und von der Aussicht auf die Ehe geradezu begeistert ist. Gemeinsam machen sich die Schwestern auf den Weg nach Bad Ischl, um den Geburtstag des Kaisers zu feiern. Auf einmal steht Elisabeth Franz unerwartet im Schlosspark gegenüber und fühlt sich sofort zu ihm hingezogen.

When three-year-old Joshua Gortler and his family were forced from their hometown in Poland during World War II, they scrambled for safety across border after border, finding refuge at last in Europe’s Displaced Persons Camps. Undocumented and unschooled, Gortler spent his adolescence learning to survive. When his family eventually relocated to the US, Gortler found himself starting over, and after teaching himself English, Gortler managed to complete high school in three years, earn an MSW, and begin what would become a distinguished career in the field of eldercare.

Welcome to the "Virgin River Cafe Rewatch Podcast"! Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer looking to dive into the heartwarming world of Mel, Jack and all the residents of this charming Northern California town ... this is the place for you.Join Tracey and Gigi as they revisit every episode of "Virgin River," exploring the small-town dynamics, heartfelt moments, and captivating storylines that make this show a fan favorite. Each week, they will break down the drama, discuss favorite scenes, and maybe even share some behind-the-scenes insights. So grab your favorite caffeinated beverage, ...

In this fabulous, fashion-forward guide, transgender icons Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik discuss the ins and outs of being transgender with their honest, hilarious, and GORGEOUS tales of what it means to be true to oneself - and they've picked up a few friends along the way. Whether you're embarking on your own transgender journey or seeking the knowledge to be the best ally you can be, there is something to be learned from every story they tell. Join the conversation with Gigi and Gottmik as they get real.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US, affecting 40 million adult Americans. This accessible guide provides listeners with an overview of anxiety: what it is, who gets it, how to recognize it, what the major causes are, how a small amount of anxiety can actually help motivate us, and what the dangers of letting more severe anxiety go untreated are. In addition to case studies and patient interviews, Dr. Small also includes side-bars with factoids, lists, and other helpful information.

While on a well-earned vacation in the south of France, renowned San Francisco architect and designer AJ Taylor has a chance encounter with a bright, charming couple who later find themselves playing matchmakers. The couple arranges a meetup between AJ and their close friend Patrick Walker, recluse billionaire cybersecurity genius. Unmistakable sparks fly as AJ’s open and honest personality begins to break down Patrick’s walls. But can the two resolve the issues within themselves in order to allow the affection to unfold?

Damian Black, billionaire CEO and owner of BlackJet Sportswear, just hired me to nanny his daughter. Rough around the edges, demanding, and bossy, he's got his smoking hot good looks going for him, anyway. I'm not sure what he was expecting from me, but he doesn't look happy with me most times. My heart holds a deep secret so painful that I cry myself to sleep at night, but outwardly, I put on a mask of sunshine. I'm a little too happy for Mr. Grumpy-Dad, but his daughter sure seems to adore me.

Every photograph is a frozen moment, a story waiting to be told. A wedding photograph of a secret marriage. A dapper man who may be a lost relative. Three women covered in funeral shrouds. A brother. A father. A sonogram. These are six of the seventeen that comprise an album of photographs and their stories—nonfiction short stories found and told by a group of Columbia Journalism students. Perhaps in discovering these stories you may set off to find your own photographs, and with them, the stories they tell.

After a heartbreak leaves intelligent billionaire Dillon Quinn lost in love, it’s up to his best friend, Jill Sinclair, to help him move on. But with each lingering touch and gentle caress, Jill can’t help but wonder: Could her feelings for Dillon go beyond friendship? Could this be love? Dillon is ready to investigate his growing feelings for Jill as well. He has never felt anything like this before. Jill triggered in him something that no woman had before. Right at the height of their fervor, Jill and Dillon receive news that shocks them to the core.

How to make sense of the astonishing upheaval of Spring 2020 and following? Normal life – in which expected rights and freedoms were taken for granted – came to be replaced by a new society as managed by a medical/ruling elite that promised but failed to deliver virus mitigation, all in the name of public health. Meanwhile, we’ve lost so much of what we once had: travel freedoms, privacy, a democratic presumption of equality, commercial freedoms, and even the access to information portals. Something has gone very wrong. To make sense of it all, the Brownstone Institute is pleased to ...

Alex’s billions bought him a private jet, but he has yet to capture a woman’s heart. With Samantha Stone, he thought he had found the one. But Sam needed him most, he pushed her away. She left him. She chose Damian, and Alex lost his chance at love...until a beautiful bridesmaid sashayed into his life. Courtney Chase was everything Alex wanted. But her beauty fueled an unhealthy drive to become head nurse. Her job took her from Alex. Three years later, a literal blow to Alex’s heart has brought them together for another try.

Do actions really speak louder than words? Prince Talkalot knows the answer. This adventurous story takes place in medieval times and features princes, princesses, damsels in distress, and a dragon with one very sore jaw.

A Mother-Daughter Knitting Podcast.

Billionaire CEO Alexander Sinclair was once unstoppable, but his fiery temper has finally caught up with him. His board has given him an ultimatum: seek therapy or face the axe. Desperate to save his empire, Alex turns to the one woman who can tame his demons — Hailey Ford, a stunning and sharp-witted therapist who's as intrigued by his enigmatic nature as she is determined to keep her distance.

Career-driven journalist Samantha Stone has cryptocurrency, not men, on her mind when she travels from her home in Texas to the Acapulco Bitcoin Conference. Sam’s world revolves around words. Damian Dunne, billionaire investor and author of a book on the finer points and ideals of Bitcoin, knows his words, and he speaks them from a reserved and compassionate heart. But Alex, Damian’s flashy, ambitious, and intoxicating twin and business partner, has his eyes set on Sam, and he has a reputation for getting what he wants. Sam can't have them both. She has to choose.

“Get out!” Atticus’ father screamed as he threw him out of his house with only $6,000 and a baby blue Prius. Gone is his billion-dollar inheritance unless he can get his life together—by his father’s rules. Forced to live under a false identity as one of his father’s stipulations, Atticus a/k/a Jimmy meets the funny and beautiful Charlene—“Charlie”—in the men’s bathroom. She’s cleaning after hours when he happens in. Sparks fly instantly.

Matthew Hale, billionaire CEO of Hale Properties, is drop-dead gorgeous. I mean hot, but he demands obedience from his employees. I’m his brand-new assistant, and I’m no exception. When Mr. Hale instructs me to pack for a three-hour hike to a remote cabin, I know I have no choice. Go or be fired. The snow pours from the sky, stranding us in the cozy, secluded cabin in the middle of the mountains. As the snow deepens, so do our feelings. He opens up to me in ways I never thought possible. I’m playing house in my head, and I need to stop.

Nestled in the beautiful, serene mountains of Lake Arrowhead, California, Gigi & her sidekick G-Pop extend a warm invitation to children of all backgrounds into their cozy A-frame cabin for story time. A loving place where the fireplace crackles with warmth & the scent of Gigi's homemade banana bread wafts through the air. With a unique blend of original music, authentic nature sounds, soothing visualizations & positive affirmations, Gigi Phenix & Brent Felix co-create the children's audiobook, Starlight Grove: A Bedtime Meditation & Musical Journey in 432 Hz.

King Leo and the Feast is a delightful story of a cat named King Leo who decides to serve a magnificent feast. Invitations are sent far and wide, but those who accept are quite a surprise! Come to the king's table, where pink kangaroos and tangerine lions sit side by side, where all are called to come and to eat. Welcome to the world of King Leo!