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I see a lot of self-help videos and books telling people to "stand straight" or "look people in the eye" in order to look more confident. But you don't want to look more confident, do you? You actually want to be more confident, to feel it deep inside you. This is exactly how I felt when I was starting to research self-confidence. I thought to myself: "Ok, I'll look people in the eye when I talk but, what do I say?" Sure, I'll speak up more in meetings, but how? When the voice inside my head is going crazy about how I might sound weird or the question I'm asking might sound dumb.

Sir Braden de Bremont guards his secret gift, keeping others at arm's length, trusting no one outside of his family. When he's injured during a mission in Berwick, Scotland, he's forced to remain until he heals, while protecting a lady from a powerful lord determined to kill her family as a warning to others with English ties. Lady Ilisa Douglas is haunted by the terrible events she witnessed during the attack on Berwick when thousands were killed.

Lady Sophia struggles to gather the pieces of her life after the devastating attack on Berwick, Scotland, that tore her world apart. Now head of her family, she does all she can to keep them safe and help the people of her city regain what they lost. The arrival of an English knight raises her distrust, especially when he suspects her of stirring unrest.

Chelsie Peebles - an OB/GYN for vampires - is dying from stage four glioblastoma, and there is only one cure. She must turn into a vampire herself. Keeping the devastating news from her vampire family, she researches her options for survival. But the realisation is that she is going to die. In her desperation, she blackmails her clinic into aiding her through her life-altering transformation. Asa Bradley, one of Chelsie's partners, thinks she is crazy. But he has no idea she's dying. He is, however, bewitched by her, and wants to know why she is hellbent on becoming one of them.

Christian is the exception to Tiffany's rule that all males are louses. For years Tiffany has lusted after Christian and of late she can't help but wonder what it might be like to have a brief fling with him. The opportunity to explore her secret fantasy appears when Christian offers her a job as the IT person for his practice, the V clinic. She knows if he gives her the green light, she's going to have a romp with her sexy vampire. When the night finally arrives and she and Christian have sex, the experience is so overwhelmingly powerful, Tiffany backpedals.

In this humorously read audiobook for ages two and up, Gabriel keeps his mom and dad awake week in and week out. He wakes up and moves beds to sleep in their bed in the middle of every night. His exhausted parents finally hit upon a plan they think will work, but it is Gabriel's own developing understanding that will save the day.

Es war Liebe auf den ersten Blick. Matt und Luisa lernten sich an der Uni kennen und waren sofort Feuer und Flamme füreinander. Sie schmiedeten Pläne, heirateten, kauften ein Haus und bekamen eine Tochter. Ihr Leben war vollkommen. Doch eines Tages schlägt das Schicksal erbarmungslos zu und verändert alles... Plötzlich ist nichts mehr so, wie es war. Luisa erkennt, dass selbst Matt sie nicht davon abhalten kann zu gehen. Doch ausgerechnet der Tod, der ihr das nahm, was sie mehr liebte als ihr eigenes Leben, möchte ihr beweisen, dass es sich lohnt zu bleiben. Kann er sie davon überzeugen, nicht für immer Lebewohl zu sagen?

Four months ago, Taemon was able to stave off an invasion by the Republik Army by using tricks to convince his enemies that the people of Deliverance still had the telekinetic ability known as psi. Now, though, the truth of his deception has come to light, and the Republik is preprared to mount another attack, led by General Sarin and his son, Gevri.

Thomas ist gebunden, Johanna ist frei, aber nicht frei von ihrer Vergangenheit. Sie treffen aufeinander und verlieben sich. Amors Pfeil hat mitten ins Herz getroffen - mit schwerwiegenden Konsequenzen.Sie lieben sich, lachen, leiden gemeinsam und einsam. Er muss nach New York, sie bleibt in Wien. Die Trennung auf Zeit überbrücken die zwei mit E-Mails und Telefonaten und finden trotz der Distanz noch inniger zueinander. Doch meint es das Schicksal gut mit den beiden?

There was a time when I almost gave up celebrating Christmas. Our kids were still young and weren't yet hooked on the idea of Santa Claus and presents, Christmas trees and decorations. I had read that the Puritans who first came to America were so zealous in their faith that they didn't celebrate Christmas at all. Instead they charged fines to businesses in their community who failed to keep their shops open on Christmas day.

Pete Williams is not a teen and he is not a child. He is twelve years old. He hasn't always been lonely, broke and left out, but he is now. His life has been turned upside down and he is struggling to return to normalcy. His main goal is to help his dad get out of prison. When events start quickly moving and Pete's goal is in sight, he makes a discovery that threatens everything he holds dear. Can Pete find the strength to stand when doubts and fears begin to shake what he has always believed.

It’s been four months since Taemon got rid of psi, or telekinesis, in the secluded city of Deliverance. But rather than ushering in a new era of peace and prosperity, Taemon’s actions seem to have driven a deeper wedge between the people. Worse yet, Taemon soon discovers that he alone still has psi - a revelation that is sure to make him a target of the angry populace. make him a target of the angry populace. With society in disarray, his mother in a coma, and a target on his back, Taemon decides to attempt to rescue his father.

A collection of four erotic spanking stories, including 'Bodyguard' by Laurel Aspen: Film star Columbia Walker is nice as pie on screen but a bitch in real life. When she tries to get her bodyguard, Jon, to take the rap for her attempt at shoplifting, he realises it’s time she was reminded how to treat people nicely. But even Jon can’t foresee the effect her first proper spanking will have on her.

When Claire Wright wakes in hospital, she doesn’t recognise the person staring back at her in the mirror. She’s told that she has the perfect life: she’s beautiful, famous, with a husband and a house to die for. But Claire can’t remember anything from before the devastating car crash that’s left her injured. And now she’s surrounded by strangers, saying they’re her family and friends.

When a ghost from Vadim’s past returns to haunt him, he resorts to his worst instincts—putting his relationship with Tiffany to the test. With no end to his paranoia in sight, Tiffany is forced to decide once and for all whether to conquer their shared demons together. Or protect her heart by walking away for good.

Hello there! I am Tanya and this is my podcast “A thing with feathers” about being Russian during Russian war against Ukraine. I am a 30 something woman living in Moscow and I want to share my feelings and emotions about this war with the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Jean "Lana" Turner (February 8, 1921 - June 29, 1995), born in Wallace, Idaho, was an American actress. Over a career spanning nearly five decades, she achieved fame as both a pin-up model and a film actress, as well as for her highly publicized personal life. In the mid-1940s, Turner was one of Hollywood's highest-paid American actresses. She was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for 1957's Peyton Place. The following recording is from a 1981 television interview.

He brings his woman to his private club where anything goes and there are no rules to abide by. Join Maxim and Francesca on a sinful weekend at Club XXX where desires and confessions collide in an erotic display of devotion.

Hey Du!🩷 Ich bin Lana und habe beschlossen, meine Begeisterung zu Büchern nicht nur auf Instagram und TikTok unter @crazy.bookheart zu teilen, sondern auch hier wöchentlich über buchbezogene Themen zu quatschen. Der Podcast ist vor allem hoffnungslosen Romantiker:innen und Fantasyliebhaber:innen (wie mir) gewidmet. Na, hab ich dich überzeugt? Dann lass uns zusammen über den „crazy bookclub“ unsere friendship bracelets knüpfen und das Leben als Booklovers feiern!📖✨ Ich hoffe, wir hören uns, Lana 🌸

Dieser Bodyguard wird mehr mit deinem Körper tun, als ihn nur zu beschützen... Payton Griffey. Ich weiß nicht viel über meinen wortkargen, einschüchternden Bodyguard mit den breiten Schultern. Aber ich weiß genug, um zu wissen, dass diese eisblauen Augen mein Herz zum Flattern bringen. Seit ich denken kann, kämpfe ich gegen alles und jeden; mein ganzes Leben besteht aus Krieg. Aber unsere Kämpfe sind anders … Ich will, dass er mich in die Schranken weist! Ich will, dass er mich besiegt! Ich bin bereit, diesen Krieg zu verlieren, wenn ich dadurch sein Herz gewinne.