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Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times called him "one of the unsung heroes of modern times." Fazle Hasan Abed was a mild-mannered accountant who may be the most influential man most people have never even heard of. A former finance executive with almost no experience in relief aid, he founded BRAC, originally the Bangladesh Rehabilitation Assistance Committee, in 1972, aiming to help a few thousand war refugees. A half century later, BRAC is by many measures the largest nongovernmental organization in the world-and by many accounts, the most effective anti-poverty program ever.

The Uncaged Pod is the podcast for bold, soul-led women who are ready to break free from the cages of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and limiting beliefs. Hosted by Jess MacMillan, mama, keynote speaker, and women's empowerment advocate, this show delivers raw conversations, powerful insights, and unapologetic truths that will inspire you to reclaim your voice, rewrite your story, and rise with unstoppable confidence. Each week, Jess and her guests dive into topics around leadership, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and motherhood, offering real-life strategies, soulful reflections, and ...

I never wanted to be part of his life. I am the law, and he is everything I've vowed against. He has a reputation. A dark possessive side. I know he'd hurt me. But maybe that's what I want… I never wanted to hurt her. She should've known to stay away from me. But there's something about her innocence that I desire.

I don't think I can sink any lower. Somehow I've ended up blackmailing a girl into pretending to be my girlfriend. Let me back up. I've known Charity since high school. Well, we went to the same exclusive prep school, anyway. We weren't friends, though. Now we're at the same university, and her friend group keeps crossing paths with mine, much to her obvious dismay. Given how vocal she is about disliking me, it's become a hobby of mine to needle her more anytime the opportunity presents itself.

"I'm greeted by the strangest sight. A small dark-haired boy is standing there. It's like he's a human parcel, delivered to my front door. "My name is Luke," he says." When Johnny meets Lauren in a bar in Santa Cruz, there's an instant connection. On an American road trip with best friend Will, Johnny promises to return to the girl who has stolen his heart. Until tragedy strikes, forcing Johnny to fly back home without ever seeing Lauren again. Six years later, Johnny is living his life in London, even if he's never forgotten the girl with the grey eyes and dark hair.

Is true love just a few dates away... or even closer than you think? Tom has always been a hopeless romantic: but now he's just hopeless. After lockdown in particular made the millennial a reclusive introvert, it was finally time to get back 'out there' – at least according to his best friends Adam, Allison and sister Sarah. As the group sets up 10 dates to rejuvenate Tom's love life, he soon realises how difficult the dating scene has become, along with juggling his Shakespearean-themed cafe and a hobby of romantic mixtape making.

American consultant Kat is staffed on a six-month project in London and has two very small, very reasonable ambitions before returning home: get promoted to partner and fall in love with a handsome English aristocrat. No problem, right? But work is a grind, and the British men she meets are a far cry from her royal ideal. Then one morning, she sees a man on a double-decker bus and just knows that he’s her person. But when Kat finally musters the courage to board the bus and introduce herself, he turns out to be very different from the Prince Charming she expected.

Drei Frauen treffen in einem abgelegenen Ferienhaus ein, tief in der Moorlandschaft von Northumbria an der schottischen Grenze. Es ist der erste Abend ihres langen Wochenendes, am nächsten Morgen erwarten sie ihre Ehemänner. Doch auf dem Küchentisch von Dark Fell Barn finden sie einen Brief, in dem jemand behauptet, einen ihrer Männer umgebracht zu haben. Die Frauen glauben zuerst an einen perfiden Scherz. Doch sie haben keinen Handyempfang und kein Internet.

Renowned for her exquisite landscapes and fine portraits, painting has been Judy Ann MacMillan’s life from a very young age. Once again, she has turned that acute and truthful eye upon herself with a sensational new self-portrait. But this time, she is using a pen rather than a paintbrush. With startling honesty, Born Ya lays bare the unique sacrifices required of a female artist living and working in an island that can often confound even the strongest spirit. Despite all the trials and tribulations, MacMillan has remained true to her twin passions of painting and homeland.

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In the 20 years since it was first published, this title has become a Christian classic. Over 45,000 copies have been sold; it has been reprinted six times and translated into a number of languages. This new edition includes the author’s personal testimony of how he, a shepherd in Argyll, was found by Jesus Christ, the Great Shepherd.

As the product of a conservatoire, mental health was something that was barely discussed for fear of being seen as weak, incapable, vulnerable, unemployable - the list is endless…I graduated nearly 13 years ago to the day and although conversations are much more open and honest and mental health is way more of a priority, we are still losing beautiful, talented and valuable people to varying mental health conditions.We need to take action: it’s time to continue opening up those conversations.I have a number of interviews lined up from incredibly talented people across the industry but I’...

Amy Wilson, Macmillan Information & Support Manager hosts our cancer stories podcast, interviewing people who have had a cancer experience. The cancer stories podcast series aims to bring you local stories from local people in the Northern Trust, sharing anecdotes from diagnosis and treatment, to telling family and loved ones. Provided by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland, generously supported by funding from NHS Charities Together (https://nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/). Feedback and suggestions would be very welcome via our short online survey, https://...

The Wall Street banker is single in New York City and overwhelmed by the pressure to scramble up the corporate and romantic ladders. Feeling her biological clock ticking, she analyzes her love life like a business deal and vows to lock in a husband before her 30th birthday. The Manhattan dating-app scene has as many ups and downs as the stock market, and outsourcing dates to an algorithm isn’t exactly Rae’s idea of romance.

User Tested delivers an eye-opening and compelling treatment of putting customers back at the center of your business model. In this book, you'll discover why the company that offers the best customer experience always wins and that real, three-dimensional people can't be reduced to data points on a graph.

Lucy war neun Jahre alt, als ihr kleiner Bruder verschwand. Lucy war die einzige Zeugin, und ihre Aussage der einzige Anhaltspunkt für die erfolglosen Ermittlungen. Doch ob ihre Erinnerungen an die Nacht wahr sind, weiß Lucy selbst nicht – seit ihrer frühen Kindheit hat sie eine blühende Fantasie, die sie manchmal nicht von der Realität unterscheiden kann.

Jocelyn Holt non ha trascorso un'infanzia felice. Cresciuta nella grande e tetra casa di Lake Hall con due genitori freddi e indifferenti, ha cercato conforto nell'unica persona in grado di dimostrarle affetto: la sua adorata tata, Hannah. Ma una notte, all'improvviso, Hannah è scomparsa senza lasciare tracce e la bambina ne è rimasta sconvolta. Ossessionata da quel mistero, non si è mai ripresa del tutto e, crescendo, è diventata una donna scostante e silenziosa, incapace di fidarsi completamente del prossimo.

Die siebenjährige Jo wächst im Luxus auf, doch Wärme und Zuneigung erfährt sie nur von ihrer geliebten Nanny Hannah. Als die eines Nachts ohne jede Erklärung verschwindet, bricht für das Mädchen eine Welt zusammen. Dreißig Jahre später kehrt Jo nach England in das Anwesen ihrer Kindheit am See zurück. Die Beziehung zu ihrer Mutter ist noch immer geprägt von Vorwürfen und Ablehnung, und so ist Jo überglücklich, als eine ältere Dame auftaucht und sich als Hannah, Jos ehemalige Nanny, vorstellt. Doch Jos Mutter ist misstrauisch.

Award-winning broadcaster and educator Alvin Hall hits the road alongside activist and social justice trainer Janée Woods Weber. They drive from Detroit to New Orleans, collecting powerful, personal testimony about how Black Americans used the historic travel guide The Negro Motorist's Green Book during the height of segregation as a vital resource to quell fears, find safe havens, and travel with dignity. As he drives the Green Book, Alvin unearths both inspiring and heartbreaking tales that tell a different story from what Hollywood would have you believe. Driving the Green Book is a living...

A podcast designed for women with an adventurous spirit, busy midlife professionals, and empty nesters eager to rediscover life’s magic through travel. After years of dedication to your career and family, it’s time to embrace the joy of discovery and reignite your passions. In each bi-weekly episode, I’m joined by guests who share your love for travel, personal growth, and wellness. Together, we’ll explore the topics that matter most, guiding you toward a more enriched and adventurous life.