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Want to discover how to unlock the power of your mind to dramatically improve your life through meditation? Whether you are looking for lowered stress/anxiety, better sleep, increased energy/focus, or a resilient sense of peace, the professionally produced meditations in this collection are for you. Every meditation in this bundle was written and recorded to deliver all the benefits of time-tested, ancient practices to your modern life. Experience Kundalini and Yoga Nidra practices in the comfort of your home.

Want to discover how to use meditation to transform your life? In this meditation series, we have taken the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation, developed by experts across multiple arenas, and condensed it into an easy guide for you to follow.

Don’t wait to become the most confident, independent, alluring version of yourself. Discovering your personal dark feminine energy can transform the way you see yourself and the rest of the world. It’s not something just anyone is ready for… Manifesting the life you desire is a journey of self discovery, bold exploration, and embracing parts of yourself and femininity that society has long feared and attempted to control.

When newcomers arrive in the park and bring the fame and excitement of southern California with them, residents see themselves in movies, on stage, or hanging on the arm of the handsome man. Unfortunately, life doesn't always work out the way we expect. The charming actor is killed, victim of a violent rage. Was it a rival for the affections of the ladies in the park?

Do you know all the amazing mental and physical benefits of meditation, but can’t find the time to learn or practice consistently? What if you could learn how to melt stress, sleep better, and feel incredible in five minutes a day? For most people, the idea of sitting down and “clearing the mind” (which you’ll learn should not the goal of meditation) for 30 minutes to an hour seems impossible.

Miss Patty is a socially awkward widow trying to get along in a mobile home and RV park in Florida. Well, kind of trying. She always seems to be on the wrong side of the crime scene tape. With neighbors, pets, and a ghost or two, she solves mysterious deaths.

Want to introduce your child to the life changing power of meditation in just five minutes per day? There are no shortage of new studies praising the endless benefits of mindfulness meditation for kids. The 12 meditations in this series were professionally written and recorded to introduce kids to meditation in a fun, approachable way. Each meditation is designed to teach fundamental meditation skills in a “bite-size” five-minute chunk.

Do you want your child to learn fundamental mindfulness skills that allow them to be resilient, deal with stress in a healthy way, and truly thrive? Mindfulness gives kids a toolkit to help them engage more fully with themselves and the world. Sadly, most of the mindfulness literature available is geared toward adults. Asking a child to sit still and “be mindful” or “concentrate on their breath” for 20 minutes doesn't work. The activities and meditations in this bundle were professionally designed and recorded to teach mindfulness skills to kids in a fun, engaging way.

Cats are incredible creatures, and they can make an incredible choice as a pet. There are very few feelings that are as special as when a cat shows you love. And yet, these moments are often few and far between. Perhaps you already have a pet cat, and you are searching for a book that will help bring you closer to your feline friend. Or maybe you are considering getting your first cat or kitten, and you want all the tools and information ready in your back pocket.

Ah, “adulting.” Promises of living independently, tossing curfews to the curb, and being the boss of your daily schedule. Yet once you approach your late teens, adulthood suddenly picks up its pace, racing up from behind and tackling you with responsibilities like choosing what to study, getting a job, and sorting your finances. Who sold you on the marvels of adulting in the first place? If you want your money back, I don’t blame you! Here’s the good news. You don’t have to create your definitive life plan just yet…

Joining us in the Audible Studios to discuss her latest book, The Four Tendencies, is New York Times best-selling author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin. Author of international best sellers The Happiness Project and Happier at Home, Gretchen Rubin has made waves with her insights into habits, happiness and human nature. With more than 600,000 people having taken her online quiz and a hugely successful podcast and blog, Gretchen delves further into personality traits with her latest title, The Four Tendencies.

The retirement communities of Florida bring together a very diverse group of residents. Close communities bring out the best in some people and the worst in others. When the worst comes out - murder happens.... When the best comes out...murders are solved and life is more interesting! Who could bludgeon a good-hearted ne'er do well for no apparent reason? Will the guilty party get away with it?

What if you could start every day with energy, motivation, and focus? What if you could feel a sense of calm, grounded wellness throughout the day? Morning Meditation has taken the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation, developed by experts across multiple arenas, and condensed this knowledge into a morning meditation routine for you. From Buddhist monks to Fortune 500 CEOs, the happiest, most successful people in the world practice some kind of morning meditation.

When Gretchen Carlson made the decision to "walk off the set" and speak up about sexual harassment in the workplace, she jumped off a cliff by herself, but it led to a new calling: empowering women to reclaim their power against any injustice. After the former Miss America, mother of two, and star news anchor stood up and spoke out, women all over the world joined the movement and began to take back their lives, careers, and dignity. Gretchen became the voice for the voiceless.

Is your life difficult because of an out-of-control teen? Are you scared witless for your out-of-control teen? Do you stay up at night worrying and feeling guilty, wondering how things got so bad? Do you wish you knew what to do to change the situation and, maybe, even feel a little bit of peace? Lisa G. Nichols is the mom of a former difficult teen. She went through hell and back with her son and learned the biggest lessons of her life, which she shares with you in Out-of-Control Teen.

Star of Breaking Bonaduce, a VH1 reality show with her former Partridge Family star husband Danny Bonaduce, Gretchen Bonaduce focuses on the rest of her personal story including her 18-year marriage to Danny and all that entailed including addiction, infidelity, divorce, and the chaos of celebrity in Surviving Agent Orange....

You want your children to grow strong, healthy, and resilient, and become competent, happy, and fulfilled in their lives. You know you won’t always be around to be their safety net, so they need to become competent and effective in their own right, at some point. But adding ADHD into the mix means we need to bring a whole different level of thinking to our parenting strategies. It’s not just about managing what the rest of the world sees as naughty or bad behavior. It’s not just about getting them to sit still, be quiet, and obey. That kind of thinking went out with the Titanic!

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Suzanne Rindell’s The Other Typist. Read by the actress Gretchen Mol, who plays Gillian Darmody in the hit US series Boardwalk Empire. New York City, 1924: the height of Prohibition and the whole city swims in bathtub gin. Rose Baker is an orphaned young woman working as a typist in a police precinct on the lower East Side.

Have you ever felt really, really mad? It can be tough to figure out what to do when you’re super angry, right? In Tame that Flame, book 3 of the Adventures in Lusair, Billy feels the same way. Don’t worry! Billy’s friends Rudy and Joey are about to go on another exciting adventure in Lusair. But here’s the twist—Lusair has turned into a land full of anger! Come along with these good friends as they learn all about dealing with their own anger and discover how to make things right in Lusair. It’s going to be a fun journey!

Where there is light there is shadow. Where there is love there is war. When Selkie, an orphan with a gift for drawing, first meets Aidan, a stranger with an intoxicating smile, she thinks that her lonely heart has finally found a home. Unfortunately, love isn't always as easy as it seems, and Selkie soon discovers that Aidan has secrets that could alter her very existence. To make matters worse, something dangerous has been lurking around, contaminating her dreams with terrifying shadows.