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Like Mother, Like Daughter
How often have you seen a teenage girl pretend to be perturbed, but secretly smile, when she is told that she acts or looks just like her mother? Fathers, brothers, and friends sometimes shake their heads in wonder as girls "turn into their mothers."
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You've Got To Be Kidding!
Success = Talent & Slogging ... A babe, a stud, a hunk and a smarty hop on board London flights to chase their dreams. A loyal wife gives company. A local naiveté joins the bandwagon. And therefrom begins a remarkable journey of bonding, love, hatred, kicks in the butt and bolts from the blue. Their compelling drive – money, status, ambition Their solid strengths – talent, diligence, suavity The only problems – timing, destiny, no godfathers The final outcome – strange, incredible, bizarre You’ve Got to be Kidding! is a tale of six friends, bullish on life and bearish on, well, nothing. What lies in store?
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Dealing With People You Can't Stand
At best, such people can make life stressful and unpleasant. At worst, they can keep you from achieving important goals. The good news is that you don't have to let them do either! It's fully within your power to bring out the best behavior in people who are at their worst.Sound impossible? It's not. Just ask the millions who have benefited from Brinkman and Kirschner's proven, innovative approach to dealing with difficult people. From this one-of-a-kind guide, you'll learn:* How to identify 10 bothersome behaviors, and deal successfully with each of them!* How difficult people think, what they fear, and why they act the way they do.* How to use advanced, sophisticated "listening techniques" to unlock the doors to people's minds, hearts, and deepest needs.* How to cultivate nine "take-charge" skills that turn conflict intocooperation by reducing the differences between people.* How to change the destructive behavior of the tank...the know-it-all...the grenade...the whiner...and many more!Dr. Rick Brinkman and Dr. Rick Kirschner are naturopathic physicians, professional speakers, and trainers, and the coauthors of the bestselling audio and video tapes How to Deal with Difficult People, which have sold more than 300,000 copies. Since 1980, they have shared their insights with audiences across the nation and around the world through their company, R&R Productions.
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Looking At Life Differently
Swami Sukhabodhananda has rich wisdom of both Oriental and Occidental teachings. In his enlightened presence the book of life unfolds itself. He guides you to evolve from a mere biological being to a spiritual being.His method of enquiry focuses on multi-dimensional aspects of life. He makes you experience inner bliss. He teaches the art of enjoying 'what is'. He makes you realize that if one door closes another door opens. Life is an opening.He is a regular invitee to various forums in India, USA, Canada, Germany and Australia. He has been addressing many gatherings at important Universities in India and abroad. Leading industrial houses invite him to conduct 'In-house workshops' for their executives. His self-development programs have benefited many in the corporate sectors of reputed institutions like banking, finance, industry and education.
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Second Chance
Jane Green once again showswhy she is a nationally bestselling author with legions of loyal fans. The story of a group of people who haven't seen each other since they were best friends in school, they reunite when one of them dies in a terrible tragedy. Recapturing the intimacy of their younger days, they are each surprised at the impact their encounter brings. Warm, witty, and as wise as ever, Second Chance will strike a chord with anyone who is still trying to figure life out.
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Book IV
During a dire battle against the fearsome Skinners, Daine and her mage teacher Numair are swept into the Divine Realms. Thoughhappy to be alive, they are not where they want to be. They are desperately needed back home, where their old enemy, Ozorne, and his army of strange creatures are waging war against Tortall.Trapped in the mystical realms Daine discovers her mysterious parentage. And as these secrets of her past are revealed so is the treacherous way back to Tortall. So they embark on an extraordinary journey home, where the fate of all Tortall rests with Daine and her wild magic.
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The Intimate Adventures Of A London call Girl
Belle de Jour is the nom de plume of a high-class call girl working in London. This is her storyFrom the summer of 2003 to the autumn of 2004 Belle charted her day-to-day adventures on and off the field in a frank, funny and award-winning web diary. Now, in her Intimate Adventures, Belle elaborates on those diary entries, revealing (among other things) how she became a working girl, what it feels like to do it for money, and where to buy the best knickers for the job. From debating the literary merits of Martin Amis with naked clients to smuggling whips into luxury hotels, this is a no-holds barred account of the high-class sex-trade, and an insight into the secret life of an extraordinary woman.