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  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) We all face conflicts, but what happens when things take a darker turn? Whether you’re aware of it or not, you’re being subjected to countless manipulations every single day. Yet, it can be hard to recognize. While some are obvious, others can be more devious. Do you want to prepare and take control of your life? Or do you want to leave it to someone else? This audiobook will tell you all about dark psychology, how to know if you’re being manipulated, and what to do about it. Discover various tricks, tactics, and even your own dark side! All of this and much more, including: Gaslighting, how manipulators distort reality and cause you to doubt yourself. How to tell if you are being manipulated, and preventative strategies. Proven tactics to read people Like An FBI Agent. Persuasion: how marketers, news, and the media manipulate your mind. Recognize emotional predator traits and behaviors. What to do when the wor

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) 'You Can Still Make It' by Nicolas Darvas is an inspirational self-help book that serves as a guiding light for those seeking success in various aspects of life, particularly in the realm of finance and personal development. Drawing from his own experiences as a successful dancer turned stock trader, Darvas shares invaluable insights and practical strategies for achieving one's goals despite adversities and setbacks. Through engaging narratives and actionable advice, Darvas empowers readers to harness their inner potential, cultivate a mindset of perseverance, and take decisive actions towards realizing their dreams. With a blend of wisdom, wit, and optimism, 'You Can Still Make It' is a compelling read that motivates individuals to overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and carve their path to success in both the financial markets and beyond.

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family's winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father's reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphill battle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia's iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April's fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool's folly? And will Connor's fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show, April

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) John Flanagan, author of the bestselling Ranger's Apprentice fantasy adventure epic, delivers a second prequel to Ruins of Gorlan, the novel that started it all, with Halt and Crowley preparing for war against a near-unstoppable enemy   When the former Baron Morgarath escaped to avoid punishment for treason, an uneasy peace fell on Araluen. But Morgarath, now in hiding, is already planning his next move, recruiting an army of savage, overpowering beasts known as Wargals. Newly crowned King Duncan knows he must assemble his troops for battle.   To find out the full extent of Morgarath’s plan of attack, Halt prepares for a seemingly impossible task--climbing the deadly cliffs of the Mountains of Rain and Night and venturing deep into enemy territory to spy. After all, the winner of this war could be determined by one wrong move.   At the Battle of Hackham Heath, the fate of a Kingdom will be decided. This ori

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) Two kings. One throne. Three ghosts. Merrik Niles has his hands full. Wallowing in grief and self-pity, Merrik Niles finds himself at the bottom of a bottle of brandy, straining the patience of anyone who might care about him. Shamed into shaping up, Merrik decides his bystanding days are over. He's going to rejoin the war effort against the cruel hunchback currently vying for the throne of Greymond. That's easier said than done. Along the way, Merrik must rescue himself and his companions from shipwreck, form an alliance with a sorceress who previously tried to murder him, infiltrate a city under siege, and concoct an unlikely plan to bring the war to a quick conclusion . . . all while trying to keep himself and his friends alive. The enemy will stop at nothing to kill him . . . if his friends don't do the job first. There is one problem. Even if Merrik and his friends should prove victorious, ther

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) From the beloved author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven comes his most critically acclaimed novel yet—a stunningly original tale of love: love between a man and a woman, between an artist and his mentor, and between a musician and his God-given talent. Narrated by the voice of Music itself, the story follows Frankie Presto, a war orphan born in a burning church, through his extraordinary journey around the world. Raised by a blind guitar teacher in Spain and gifted with a talent to change people’s lives—using six mysterious blue strings—Frankie navigates the musical landscape of the twentieth century, from the 1950s jazz scene to the Grand Ole Opry to Elvis mania and Woodstock, all the while searching for his childhood love. As he becomes a famous star, he loses his way, until tragedy steals his ability to play the guitar that had so defined him.

Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) In the bestselling tradition of Charles Duhigg’s The Power of Habit and Angela Duckworth’s Grit, a renowned social psychologist demonstrates how a subtle turning of habits into rituals can “clear a little space for everyday magic” (The Guardian) in our lives. Our lives are filled with repetitive tasks meant to keep us on track—what we come to know as habits. Over time, these routines (like brushing your teeth or putting on your right sock first) tend to be performed automatically. But when we’re more mindful about these actions—when we focus on the precise way they are performed—they can instead become rituals. Shifting from a “habitual” mindset to a “ritual” mindset can convert ordinary acts from black and white to technicolor. Think about the way you savor a certain beverage, the care you take with a particular outfit that gets worn only on special occasions, the unique way that your family gathers around the t

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Embrace the Present, Transform Your Future: Master the Art of Mindfulness!   Are you ready to experience life with newfound clarity and serenity? 'The Power of Now: Mindfulness Strategies to Relieve Stress and Enhance Your Life' offers an enlightening expedition into the heart of mindfulness. It's a meticulously crafted guide that beckons you to the present moment, revealing the secrets to lasting peace and psychological resilience. With this book, you embark on a profound exploration of self-awareness, learning to live with intention and embrace a life of enriched personal growth. Within the, 'The Power of Now' lies a treasure trove of wisdom that delves into the very essence of mindfulness. You will uncover:   - How to cultivate self-awareness and self-compassion - How to navigate life's challenges with grace - How to enhance mental well-b

Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad)   From #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels comes a brand-new novel that blends her rich, character-driven storytelling with a hint of suspense, as a reclusive young woman struggles to piece her life back together. … Ellie Bowman barely remembers the incident that put her into a coma. When she awoke, filled with unease, all she knew for certain was that her boyfriend, Rick, was missing. She knew she needed to get away from her old life and recover in safety. With the proceeds of a video game she helped develop, Ellie starts over in rural Missouri, working from her cottage and trusting no one except her friend and business partner. Yet even in this quiet small town, it’s impossible to completely isolate herself. Especially when a curious eight-year-old boy, smitten with Ellie’s pup, stops by every day to talk to him over the fence. Little by little, Ellie is being drawn back into the world through th

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) A patient-proven eating and lifestyle program to balance nutrition and sustain weight loss—including more than 40 delicious recipes and 6 weeks of meal plans—tailored to women in midlife. “I haven’t changed my diet or exercise habits and yet the scale keeps moving in the wrong direction. What’s going on?!” Time and again, this is the question Dr. Mary Claire Haver’s patients asked. At first, a practicing OB/GYN, she’d dutifully advise what she’d been taught in medical school: eat less and work out more. But that standard advice didn’t solve the problem because back then she—and so many other doctors—hadn’t taken into account the physiological factors affecting women. They tend to store fat, they can have a hard time accessing that stored fat as active fuel, and their hormonal fluctuations in midlife exacerbate the situation. Then, Dr. Haver found herself in this exact predicament with the added issues of low en

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) The Three Sisters is a terrifically romantic Cinderella story about daring to believe in yourself, your family and love. Maya's life is in ruins. She is broke and grieving the loss of her mother. When her father suddenly reveals to her that her biological father is the rich businessman and 'travel king', Axel Kildesøe, who has two other daughters as well, her life is turned upside down. Does her new family even want her?

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Recommended by the Today show, People, Elle, Good Housekeeping, Parade, Harper's Bazaar, and more! “Like a donut in a break room: unexpected, surprisingly sweet, and totally made my day. Which is to say: I devoured it! . . . Fans of The Office will delight.” — SHELBY VAN PELT, New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures ''This book is snarky and funny, and then it sneaks up on you by being way deeper and more emotional than you’d guess . . . I could not put it down.” — JULIA QUINN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series In this wildly funny and heartwarming office comedy, an admin worker accidentally gains access to her colleagues’ private emails and DMs and decides to use this intel to save her job—a laugh-till-you-cry debut novel you’ll be eager to share with your entire list of contacts, perfect for fans of Anxious People and

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) The story of Preston Perry’s path toward God. A hope-filled apologetics and evangelism book written by the popular cohost of the podcast, With the Perrys. Includes a foreword by Jackie Hill Perry. In this compelling and gripping book, Preston tells the story of how God chased him. The streets of Chicago were his home, and it was there that he encountered all sorts of people who had their own versions of the truth―from Jehovah Witnesses to Mormons to Hebrew Israelites. That is where Preston discovered not only the importance of the truth but how to tell the truth in a way that speaks to someone’s heart. Sharing our faith is not about winning arguments; it’s about winning hearts. And the way we do that is by engaging with friends, neighbors, and coworkers around us about our beliefs with truth, dignity, and respect. With How to Tell the Truth, you will: - be inspired by Preston’s own incredible story about how Go

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) Join Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Virgin River and Thunder Point series, as she explores the healing powers of rural Colorado in a brand-new story of fresh starts, budding relationships and one woman's journey to finding the happiness she's long been missing Between the urban bustle of Denver and the high-stress environment of a career in neurosurgery, Maggie Sullivan has hit a wall. When an emergency high-risk procedure results in the death of a teenager, Maggie finds herself in the middle of a lawsuit-and experiencing levels of anxiety she's never faced before. She knows she needs to slow down before she burns out completely, and the best place she can think to do that is Sullivan's Crossing. Named for Maggie's great-grandfather, the land and charming general store at the crossroads of the Colorado and the Continental Divide Trails have been passed down through t

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz’s brilliantly thrilling novel of suspense. In the midst of a raging blizzard, lightning struck on the night Laura Shane was born. And a mysterious blond-haired stranger showed up just in time to save her from dying. Years later, in the wake of another storm, Laura will be saved again. For someone is watching over her. Is he the guardian angel he seems? The devil in disguise? Or the master of a haunting destiny beyond all time and space? “A gripping novel…fast-paced and satisfying.”—People

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) “[Steve Berry] has a genuine feel for the factual gaps that give history its tantalizing air of the unknown.”—The New York Times Book Review After narrowly escaping incineration in a devastating fire that consumes a Danish museum, Cotton Malone—former Justice Department agent turned rare-book dealer—learns from his friend, the beguiling adventurer Cassiopeia Vitt, that the blaze was neither an accident nor an isolated incident. As part of a campaign of arson intended to mask a far more diabolical design, buildings across Europe are being devoured by infernos of unnatural strength. Born from the ashes is a new Eastern European nation whose ruthless leader will soon draw Cotton into an intense geopolitical chess game against a shadowy cabal of power brokers. The prize lies buried with the mummified remains of Alexander the Great—in a tomb lost to the ages for  more than two thousand years. Trekking from Denmark 

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) It's summertime, but sales at their bakery are below zero, so Mel and Angie are willing to try anything to heat things up! When local legend Slim Hazard offers them a chance to sell cupcakes at the annual Juniper Pass rodeo, they're determined to rope in a pretty payday! But not everyone at the Juniper Pass is as sweet for Fairy Tale Cupcakes as Slim--including star bull-rider Ty Stokes. The girls try to steer clear of the cowboy's short fuse, but when Ty is found dead, face down in the hay, it's a whole different rodeo. With a murderer on the loose, the ladies know that while they came to save their business, they may have to save themselves--and that's no bull.  

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) “You can’t prepare yourself for the magnitude and emotional impact of this powerful novel.” —John Irving, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The World According to Garp “Exceptional, layered and compelling…This book moves like a freight train.” —Amy Bloom, New York Times bestselling author of In Love From the New York Times bestselling author John Boyne, a devastating, beautiful story about a woman who must confront the sins of her own terrible past, and a present in which it is never too late for bravery Ninety-one-year-old Gretel Fernsby has lived in the same well-to-do mansion block in London for decades. She lives a quiet, comfortable life, despite her deeply disturbing, dark past. She doesn’t talk about her escape from Nazi Germany at age 12. She doesn’t talk about the grim post-war years in France with her mother. Most of all, she doesn’t talk about her father, who was the commandant of one of the Re

    Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) How to Breathe While Suffocating is your antidote to the all-too-common tendency to surrender, giving up on your life's ambitions. You don't have to give up! For anyone who has gotten caught in the trap of 'I can't do it,' this book reminds you that you are enough, you possess value, and your unique ability to engage with the world can and will get you to where you want to be. Through simple positive affirmations, unflinching first-person stories, and insightful analysis, author Bruce W. Brackett helps you focus on the positive an

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) A desperate father. A raped and murdered boy. A city where everyone seems to know but everyone lies. Disgraced police detective Ewert Truut returns to the Stockholm office after reassignment on one condition - that he take on cold cases and solve them. To his chagrin, Truut discovers that he is part of a team and not allowed to work alone. Their first case is baffling and the team is not welcome in the small town. Who knows the truth about Mattia's death ten years ago - the boy's mother, the gym teacher, the former police chief or the gangster-turned-lawyer?

Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ann Rule, “America’s best true-crime writer” (Kirkus Reviews), her unforgettable classic account of the horrifying murders in the Pacific Northwest and her shock when she discovered her friend—Ted Bundy—was not only a suspect but also one of the most prolific serial killers in American history. Meeting in 1971 at a Seattle crisis clinic, Ann Rule and Ted Bundy developed a friendship and correspondence that would span the rest of his life. Rule had no idea that when they went their separate ways, their paths would cross again under shocking circumstances. The Stranger Beside Me is Rule’s compelling firsthand account of not just her relationship with Bundy, but also his life—from his complicated childhood to the media circus of his trials. Astonishing in its intimacy and with Rule’s clear-eyed prose, you can’t help but share in her growing horror at discovering that her fri

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) “Napoleon Hill was one of America’s great, influential thinkers who continues to have an enormous impact today.” —Steve Forbes, editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine Bestselling author Napoleon Hill reveals the seven principles of good that allow us to triumph over obstacles…and find success. Using his legendary ability to get to the root of human potential, Napoleon Hill digs deep to reveal how fear, procrastination, anger, and jealousy prevent us from realizing our personal goals. This long-suppressed parable, once considered too controversial to publish, was written by Hill in 1938 following the publication of his classic bestseller, Think and Grow Rich. Annotated and edited for a contemporary audience by Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Three Feet from Gold coauthor Sharon Lechter, this book is profound, powerful, resonant, and rich with insight.

  Listen To This Audiobook FREE Here When You Sign Up For a Free Trial (ad) #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller The Obstacle is the Way has become a cult classic, beloved by men and women around the world who apply its wisdom to become more successful at whatever they do. Its many fans include a former governor and movie star (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a hip hop icon (LL Cool J), an Irish tennis pro (James McGee), an NBC sportscaster (Michele Tafoya), and the coaches and players of winning teams like the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Cubs, and University of Texas men’s basketball team. The book draws its inspiration from stoicism, the ancient Greek philosophy of enduring pain or adversity with perseverance and resilience. Stoics focus on the things they can control, let go of everything else, and turn every new obstacle into an opportunity to get better, stronger, tougher. As Marcus Aurelius put it nearly 2000 years ago: “The impediment to action advances action. What sta